I have been testing out the Nextbook Premium 7 tablet by E FUN and
this is my review. This is a snazzy little tablet that has a ton of
great features. You can’t compare it to a Galaxy Tab or iPad because it
is not in the same price range but you will be pleasantly surprised at
just what this tablet has to offer.
The Nextbook has the following features:
- Bright, crystal clear Capacitive 7″ touch-screen
- Android-powered 2.3 OS system that is Flash 10.1 ready (can be updated)
- Built-in 802.11 WiFi
- eBook Reader + Kobo for purchasing more eBooks
- SlideME application manager
- OfficeSuite Pro
- ASTRO File Manager
- 1GHz processor
- 4GB of built-in flash memory
- SD/MMC card slot for up to 32 GB
- SD memory card slot for expansion purposes
- G-sensor
- Task Killer app
- Mini 2.0 USB
- Earphone jack
- integrated speakers (in the back)
- Protective suede-like cover
- wall power adapter unit with cable
- USB computer cable
If you like surfing the web, checking email, listening to MP3 music
files, watching videos on You Tube, chatting on Twitter, Facebook,
reading eBooks, playing games, keeping an electronic grocery shopping
list, or checking the time and weather, the
NEXTBOOK Premium 7 could be
just the tablet for you.
The price is much less than one of the larger tablets at $299.99. You
can purchased the Nextbook Premium 7 at AAFES (Army/Air Force
Exchange), Alcos, Conn’s, HSN, MCX (Marine Corps Exchange), Adorama, CWR
Electronics, Heartland America, NEX (Navy Exchange), Bon-Ton,
Fingerhut, ABC Warehouse.
The Touch Screen
I found that the touch screen is very intuitive and easy to see
because it is clear and bright. It recognized my touch easily and typing
on the keypad was easy as well. The buttons on the Nextbook are also
intuitive and very similar to other tablets.
Just like a lot of tablets and Smartphones, you can turn the tablet
in any direction and the screen will turn. You can lock it too through a
setting on the tablet (not a button on the side like the iPad).
The App Store
I found it a little hard to find apps to install but then I watched
one of their instructional videos on the Nextbook site and figured out.
You have to use the SlideME app and then bring up the search to find the
app you want to install. Touch
Download,
Install and then touch
Settings because the Nextbook will block any installing of apps until you allow it to access the Wifi connection you are using.
Once you are in Settings touch next to “Unknown sources” and touch OK.
The you can continue with the install. I found this a bit confusing
until I watch the video and once I figured it out I didn’t have to do it
each time I wanted to download something.
Just so you are clear, even though this is an Android operating
system you cannot use the Android Market to get apps. You have to use
the SlideMe app market and pick from the apps available. That means you
will not be able to get every app made for the Android systems. I was
not able to find Angry Birds but I did find lots and lots of apps like
the Flashlight, games similar to Angry Birds, eBooks, videos, utilities
and lots more. There are 10s of thousands of apps, many free so even
though you might not be able to get some you heard about you will
definitely have more than enough to keep you busy. If you have kids
definitely try out the LEGO Master app. When I looked it was on 30 cent.
EBook Reader and Kobo Store
The Nextbook has apps already installed like an eBook reader that has
25 books pre-installed, ready to read. To add more ebooks to the
built-in eBook reader you will have to attach the Nextbook to your
computer.
It also have the Kobo eBook store built-in. This means you can
download books directly from the Internet with your WiFi connection.
Built-in Features
Because it is on the Android system you can customize your home
screen (which you can’t on an iPad) and put just those apps you use a
lot on it. It also has a neat photo gallery and a lot of photos you can
use to customize your background on the desktop.
Here are some of the other cool features I found on the Nextbook Premium 7:
- Large Time and Weather feature right on the main screen
- Task Killer built-in so you can kill apps that are open and zapping your battery’s life
- Nextbook Guide installed so you can look for help when you can’t figure something out
- Calculator
- Astro File manager to easily see the files you have downloaded from
the Web, from attachments via email, or through your computer
- OfficeSuite Pro – yes, you can create and read Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint or slideshows
- Google search right on the home screen which makes it convenient for searching the web
Sound
The speakers are in the back. I never understood why tablet makers
put them in the back. If you are on a train and are sitting across from
someone you often have to turn the sound up high and then it blasts the
person across from you and you still can’t hear it. This is a problem
for many tablets, not just this one, and maybe it isn’t a problem but
more of a personal annoyance on my part.
Adding Videos, Music, Photos, Documents
You will need to hook the Nextbook tablet to your computer if you
want to add videos, music, photos, or documents you already have. You
can also email the documents to yourself and check your email on the
Nextbook and download or open the attachments you have sent to yourself.
At the current time I haven’t found apps you can use to download
music or videos from the web similar to iTunes but there may be
something available in the SlideME app store.
Nextbook Accessories
You get a USB cable and power cable with the Nextbook Premium 7 and
also a suede-like pouch to keep it in. I am using the pouch to keep the
manual and the cables in. I purchased a leather-like case to put the
Nextbook in and it helps to keep the dust off and protected when I put
it in my purse.
You can get a cover fairly cheap from
Amazon.com.
The one I purchased was for the Nook and fits perfectly. I think it
cost me around $20 and it came with all kinds of extra like a screen
protector and extra cables. Definitely make sure you get a screen
protector.
Update: You can buy just the leatherette cover that has the soft velour fabric inside for around $11 on
Amazon.com
In Conclusion:
The Nextbook Premium 7 Tablet is a snazzy little tablet that does
just about everything you need it to do. You aren’t going to get this
tablet and expect to replace your computer. I also own an iPad, which is
much larger, and I can’t work on it either. Tablets are for convenience
if you don’t own a Smartphone or want something you can give to your
children or teens to use when they are in the car on a trip or at home. I
don’t ever see them replacing computers. The Nextbook Premium is super
fast, super clear, and has tons of features that make this well worth
the price.
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