Latest tablet from SmartQ with top specs is the SmartQ X7, and is another nice alternative to the subsidized Nexus 7 like the ViewSonic N710 i reviewed earlier. The X7 gets it right where Nexus 7 does not and you may be asking why would anyone buy the X7 over Nexus 7, here are few points: Dual cam, 16GB internal storage, microSD slot, HDMI and 2GB RAM, you are not living in US. I had 2 days with the SmartQ X7 and will share my experiences here, revisit this post as i will keep this updated. The good

• High-res display, 1280 X 800 pixels
• 2GB LPDDR2 RAM
• Slim design
• Dual-cam
• Pre-rooted
• Good firmware support
• GPS / Bluetooth / FM radio and transmitter

The bad

• Cam only 2MP
• Slightly too large frame around the screen
• Expensive
• No USB charhing
• Chinese apps preloaded (can be removed)

  Hardware SmartQ X7 Specification

• Operating System Google Android 4.1（Jelly Bean）
• CPU TI OMAP4470 Dual-core Processor
• Frequency 1.5GHz
• Memory 2GB LPDDRII RAM
• Storage 16GB eMMC Built-in flash memory
• Micro SD(TF) card slot
• Function Hardware 1080P video decoding
• 3D graphics acceleration
• HDMI video output
• 2 MP front and rear dual cameras
• FM radio receiver and transmitter
• Connectivity IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WiFi network
• Bluetooth3.0 BLE+EDR
• USB 2.0 high-speed OTG port
• Sensor GPS(Global Positioning System)
• Three-axis accelerometer
• Audio 3.5mm standard stereo headphone jack
• High-quality loudspeaker
• Microphone
• Screen 7 inch 1280 x 800 IPS screen
• Capacitive multi-touch touch screen
• Battery 4200mAH Built-in Li-poly battery
• Dimensions 200.6mm (length) x 127.2mm (W) x 9.5mm (thickness)

Only 9.5mm thickness at its thickest point. All ports are located on one side, from left: microSD card slot, microSD, mini HDMI, AC port, 3.5mm earphone plug. Display and sound One of the most expensive parts on a tablet device is the display and SmartQ dis not want to disappoint us on this point. The X7 has a 1280 x 800 IPS panel and the screen is very bight even at very low brightness setting, colours are vibrant and it has a good contrast from all viewing angles. Text, photos and HD movies look great. Someone will hate me for this, but i have to confess that comparing to "the on", the display on Nexus 7 had less contract and bleak colours, i maybe had a bad unit at hand but i was very surprised how mediocre the IPS screen was on the Nexus 7. In my opinion the SmartQ X7 has a important advantage with the great looking display. When it comes to the built-in speaker the power and quality of the sounds is is at best average or maybe worse compared to other t-inch tablets i have tested. This due to its slim design, but adding a second speaker would not rise the cost but add more volume, better keep a pair of earphones with you for better movie and game experience. Performance and battery life Video playback During video playback the battery lasted 9 hours and 14 min, from 100% to 4%. Software The X7 comes preloaded with Android 4.1.2. Camera Pricing and comparison Found issues and suggestions

• Internal mic noise, effects the voice search function
• Add font size option under Display
• Set the battery alert lever to a lower value (5%)