The other week we posted some details of the new tablets that Gemini Devices were planning on selling at the Gadget Show Live before Christmas.
Well it seems they have released some more info on the budget 7″ Android tablet.
The spec is as follows:
-CPU – ARM Cortex A8 1.2Ghz (A13)
– Memory – 512MB DDR3
-Memory Storage – 8GB built-in, upgradeable to 32GB with Micro SD Card
-Display – LCD Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen/7inch TFT LCD – 800 x 480
– Connectivity Micro USB Port, Micro SD Audio: Built-in 1W Speaker, Built-in Mic, 3.5mm Stereo Earphone Jack
– Wireless Network Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
– Camera Front 0.3 Megapixel
– Battery Up to 4 hours (2500mAh)
– Gyroscope built in G sensor for gaming and automatic screen rotation
– OS: Google Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
– Dimensions and weight: (W) 110mm x (H) 195.1mm x (D) 8.6mm / 267g
So it’s pretty basic. It’s probably going to be along the lines of other sub £100 devices. With no wireless N and only 512mb of RAM it’s defintely going to be a “my first tablet”.
Here is the press release:
Gemini Devices delivers a high quality entry level 7inch Tablet PC in time for Christmas
The Gem7008: Ultra thin design, Android 4, 1.2GHz processor for only £79.99
Birmingham, UK. 15th Nov 2012. UK based, mobile consumer electronics brand, Gemini Devices is launching an entry level 7inch Tablet PC. The new Gem7008 is designed to offer a genuinely high quality, user friendly Tablet PC for those that want to enjoy the touch-screen computing experience without paying a premium price tag. At only £79.99 the Gem7008 makes an ideal gift for novice tech adopters this Christmas.
The Gem7008 (aka JoyTAB Solo 7) is the latest edition to the JoyTAB Tablet PC series and features a responsive 7” LCD capacitive multi-touch screen; just pinch to zoom, twist to rotate and much more. The ultra-thin form (8.6mm) is designed to go with you everywhere fitting comfortably in a handbag or large pocket.
The Gem7008 is equipped with Google’s acclaimed OS, Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) providing access to over 600,000 downloadable applications from multiple Android app markets including Google Play and the Amazon App store. Get online with super-fast Wi-Fi. Simple navigation, innovative multi-tasking support and a quick web browser makes it easy to relax and enjoy this user friendly tablet.
To complete the package the Gem7008 includes: a front mounted 0.3MP camera; plenty of storage options for media content, with 8GB built-in storage supplied as standard, and a Micro-SD slot to add a further 32GB any time; and Micro USB Port.
Make a big impression with a perfectly small tech gift this Christmas. The low budget Gem7008 tablet makes for a great stocking filler at only £79.99 inc. VAT! It is available to buy from various UK retailers, supplied with a one year warranty which is fully supported in the UK.
See the Gem7008 at Gadget Show Live Christmas and purchase at an exclusive show price of only £69.99. 30th Nov – 2nd Dec, EXCEL London, on stand A1
When will people understand 8gb is totally useless for ideal tablet operation because ICS and upwards does not allow apps to be installed on the SD card. So you’re effectively left with 5gb for apps. Coolsmartphone and others should make this clear because it makes the above none news. A tablet needs at least 16gb for typical operation IMO.
Unless you are an electronic pack rat the only thing that could cause you to need more than 7GB of usable space is music/movies
I’d be surprised if you’re left with 7gb. 2 high quality games such as Ashphalt 7, MC3, 1 gig of music, a few other small essentials, a movie and your typically left with 7-800mb. ICS/Jellyb struggles with this amount of swap memory, this is my experience. I have a 16gb Nexus 7 and 8gb Moto.