ZTE Optik 7 inch

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

0
Average:

1
Bad:

4

Pros:

Inexpensive, Great screen, Comfortable to hold, Proficient performance.
Good build quality, Fast processor with lots of memory, Cheap, both on and off contract
Low initial cost; Sturdy design; Rear grips provided extra stability;

Cons:

Too expensive both with contract and unsubsidized, Ships with Honeycomb 3.2 OS, no ICS yet, Limited to Sprint 3G with no 4G, No HDMI
Doesn't ship with the latest version of Android, Occasional app crashes and full system resets, Mediocre battery life, 3G, not 4G.

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Last revision on August 29, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Inexpensive, Great screen, Comfortable to hold, Proficient performance
Good build quality, Fast processor with lots of memory, Cheap, both on and off contract
Low initial cost; Sturdy design; Rear grips provided extra stability;
Affordable, sharp display and solid dual core CPU

Reviewers Didn't Like

Too expensive both with contract and unsubsidized, Ships with Honeycomb 3.2 OS, no ICS yet, Limited to Sprint 3G with no 4G, No HDMI
Doesn't ship with the latest version of Android, Occasional app crashes and full system resets, Mediocre battery life, 3G, not 4G
Sluggish performance at times, No 4G connectivity, Camera performance is lacking
Lacks 4G; Underwhelming performance; Lackluster audio quality; Short battery life over 3G;

Expert reviews and ratings

Is it possible this review has come to an end without any kicking and yelling about any glaring oversights, horrific performance issues, or nitpicky complaints? If so, take it as a good sign -- but take it with a grain of salt. Unfortunately, it's not...

By tabletpcreview.com on April 20, 2012

If you're looking to grab a tablet with a mobile data plan, the ZTE Optik is the least expensive yet, and it doesn't make many sacrifices, with a great, high resolution display and solid performance—but don't expect the best software experience or...

By PC Mag on April 12, 2012

The ZTE Optik is cheap enough that it falls into the impulse purchase category, and users who drop $99 on the Optik will definitely get their money’s worth. It is a capable tablet that will perform all the basic tasks without issue, but if you’re...

By Phone Arena on April 06, 2012

Sprint's 7-inch ZTE Optik Android tablet would seem a steal at $99, but its flaws and data fees outweigh the...

By LaptopMag on April 06, 2012

twitter: @lisagade) Sprint's rolling out a new affordable 7 inch Android tablet, the ZTE Opik, and honestly it's a solid tablet for the money. The Optik sells for $99 with a 2 year contract and $349 without contract. That doesn't mean the specs are...

By MobileTechReview on March 31, 2012

The ZTE Optik is a nice little surprise from Sprint. It's an unassuming but well-built and well-running 7-inch Honeycomb tablet that runs on Sprint's 3G network, and it is probably one of the better devices nobody has heard much about. With no...

By Android Central on April 30, 2012

The Sprint ZTE Optik is a mid range Android Tablet geared at hitting the price conscious consumer. It features a 7 inch display, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage, 5 megapixel rear facing camera, 2 megapixel front facing camera,...

By booredatwork.com on April 22, 2012

If I had to describe the ZTE Optik in one word, I'd probably use "junk." But if I had to describe the type of product it is - a budget tablet - I'd use "potential." For $99, there are a few compelling pieces of hardware in here, but the execution...

By pocketables.com on April 09, 2012

In the end, ZTE's Optik is a decent device. It certainly doesn't set any precedents, but for a 7" tablet that costs $99 on contract, it's definitely not bad. If you don't mind a somewhat lacking video/photo capture experience and can figure out the...

By Android Police on April 07, 2012

Lisa Gade reviews the ZTE Optik Android tablet on Sprint. The ZTE Optik runs on a 1GHz dual core Snapdragon CPU, has a 7″ 1280 x 800 touch screen, a 5 megapixel camera and a 2 megapixel front video chat...

By thunderbaylive.com on March 31, 2012

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