Compare Proscan PLT7223GK4 7" Tablet with case and keyboard
Proscan PLT7223GK4 7" Tablet with case and keyboard Review
Proscan PLT7223GK4 7" Tablet with case and keyboard, Front Camera. Built in wiFi. Connections: 1 miniUSB 2.0 Port, 1 Headphone JackBuilt-in Rechargeable BatterySupports all Common Photo, Music & Video Formats.
Price : $119.00
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Proscan PLT7223GK4 7" Tablet with case and keyboard Feature
- 7" Capacitive Multi Touch Display Keyboard and Case included
- Resolution: 800x480 HDMI, 720P, 1080P Output
- Android 4.1 Jellybean Operating System 1.2GHz Processor, google Play
- 512MB Ram Memory 4GB Nand Flash Storage Memory
- Expandable up to 32GB via Card Slot 0.3MP Front Camera 3D G Sensor
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Good tablet in the sub $100 category
By Laurentiu Cristofor
[BEGIN DISCLAIMER] I currently work for Microsoft. I purchased this tablet because I was looking for an inexpensive tablet to gift to my niece and all sub-$100 options are running Android. So this is my personal opinion as a consumer, but if you think I may be biased, just ignore my review.
There seem to be several versions of Proscan Android tablets on the market. This one is PLT7223GK4. I have also seen another product with similar specs but the model number was PLT7044K (Proscan 7-Inch Android Internet Tablet, Capacitive Touch Screen, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, with Included Case and Keyboard). I am not sure about the differences between them, except I think the number next to the K is indicating the internal memory - 4GB in this case.
I saw this PLT7223GK4 model at a local supermarket and then I discovered an 8GB variant at Walmart as well (PLT7223GK8, $75 with tax and free shipping, now no longer listed) - that is the one I am actually reviewing, but I expect the only difference between these models is in the storage size.
The box contains: tablet, cover with keyboard, USB cord (for attaching to a computer), charger, manual, warranty card
The tablet is made of plastic - no metal here. The power button (the only button, volume is controlled in software) protrudes a bit, so it is easy to find and it has a nice feedback when pressed. The overall feel is nice - there is no cheap feel, but it does not feel high end either. All ports are on one side of the tablet and on one side of the power button.
The manual indicated that I should charge the tablet for 10 hours for the first time. But after an hour it was already charged with no charging feedback and after a couple more hours I decided to play a bit with it. You may still want to play it safe and just follow the instructions of the manual, however, by keeping it plugged in for 10 hours at first. The manual also warns that the battery should not be left to discharge completely as it will shorten its life (I know most people ignore manuals, so I am including the more useful bits I found in this one).
I never used Android before, but the interface was easy to pick up. A kid will probably also pick it up quickly by watching an adult using it. If you need a tip for navigation, here is one: use the home button to get back there and use the list of recently used apps (two overlapping rectangles) to switch between them or to close those that you don't need anymore (swipe app to left to close). The manual describes the gestures and some of this interface, but it is sketchy and uses weird terms - the French version is better written, which makes me wonder if the English one is not a straight machine translation of the French version.
The touchscreen works fine. The low screen resolution is noticeable, but you forget about it if you start reading something or watching a movie. This is the reason I took 1 star off as I have seen other Android tablets with a stronger processor and a higher resolution screen at the same price point.
The case with the keyboard is nice. However, these cases seem to also be available separately for around $10 (7" Tablet Stand with USB Keyboard - Black Faux Leather Carrying Case), so they should not necessarily influence your buying decision. The case could also store a larger tablet - it has a sliding hook that allows you to hold a wider tablet in place. The keyboard has a miniUSB cable that needs to be connected to the tablet. Keys feel nice, but I did not get to use the keyboard much - the touchscreen keyboard worked just fine. The case has a back stop to hold the screen up and allow the combo to be used like a small laptop.
Reviews of other Proscan tablets had me worried that the app store (Google Play) is not available. It works just fine and I downloaded a bunch of games for my niece. I also tried the pbskids site and it worked just fine. Every app I tried worked fine. I have not tried Netflix, but it was available. Wireless connectivity was good so far - one room away from my router.
During download I ran out of storage space and I had to move the apps to what the system calls SD - the larger piece of those 8GB of storage memory. I am not sure yet why downloads don't go there by default. I am also not sure how I could move apps to a microSD card instead. I now have about 3.7GB free, which makes me happy I found an 8GB version.
If you want to extend the memory, keep in mind that the manual mentions 32GB as the maximum size of a microSD. I have no idea what would happen if you tried to use a 64GB card.
I also found one app (Words By Post Free) that claimed to not be compatible with this hardware, so I could not download it.
The processor was overwhelmed at times (with many downloades/updates started) and the interface stopped responding at such times, but it never got stuck. I think the touchscreen is pretty responsive if the processor is not under load - if you ever feel differently, look at what apps are running and try to reduce their number.
A note on the use of microSD cards. They have to be pushed all the way into their slot (as the manual specifies) - you basically have to push them to the point where they cannot be seen and you feel a spring clicking - only the edge of the card will be visible after this operation. To release the microSD card you have to again push the card a bit and then it will pop out a bit (~2mm) giving you a chance to scratch at it, to pull it out. Both these operations sound easy, but try doing them with short nails. If you don't have a nail to push/pull the card, try using some other tool - for example, I used the tip of the nail file of my Swiss knife because it is thin but blunt.
Bottom line: This is a nice tablet for the price. Everything works and it provides access to Internet and mainstream Android apps (news, social networking, games, shopping, etc), It basically delivered on all I expected from it so far. I give it 4 stars because I have seen one other tablet at the same price point offering better resolution. I'll update this review if I see/hear any problems developing further down the line.
[UPDATE - later, same day] I proofread again this review and made some minor corrections. I also looked more carefully through the manual and I realized that the closing of applications was described in one section that I missed during the first pass through. But there is no description of memory management and many other aspects that I found while setting up the tablet. For example, when memory got filled, several of my downloads got aborted - fortunately, rather than having to wade through the store list to find them all again, I discovered that I could just select the download error notifications, which took me back to the respective app download page where I could restart each download - this is a very nice feature (although it would have been even nicer if the downloads just paused and waited for the problem to be corrected), but can be easily missed by a first time user.
And here is a choice quote of the Engrish used in the manual (I inserted a line with a hypothesis around its source in the review):
"Do not [do this and that], or it may make the error."
I also inserted links to some of the other amazon listings mentioned above. Here is another inexpensive offer for the keyboard case: Glanzix 7-Inch Tablet Stand with USB Keyboard Black Faux Leather Carrying Case.
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