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Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet

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1 out of 5 stars   Don't waste your money or time
By mom on January 27, 2012
Review submitted for Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet (SXSP700A)
Pros: Looks nice
Cons: Faulty power adapter, Touch screen inaccurate, No battery life, Needs to be reset often, Difficult To Use, Intermittently shuts off, Lacks Power
Other Comments: Kids got it for Christmas (x2). Had to return one with adapter after a week for several of the problems listed above. Power adapters have failed even on the ones they have returned to us. Company won't refund money.
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2 out of 5 stars   Lots of Irritating problems
By Howard on January 21, 2012
Review submitted for Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet (SXSP700A)
Pros: Inexpensive, Seems Sturdy
Cons: Difficult To Use, Hard To Set Up, No Google Market
Other Comments: My wife purchased me a Skypad Alpha Model SX-SP700A for christmas. Because she was not familiar with tablets I got to check it out for two months before christmas to ensure there was nothing wrong with it. I'm sorry to say the unit is far from perfect. Construction - Seems to be very well constructed. Feels sturdy and is easy to hold for long periods of time. Manual - Seems to be written for a different device from the Alpha. Makes references to activating your device as if it had 3G capability which it does not. Also talks about the set-up wizard which was not on my device. Seems to describe simple apps like the camera, but does not talk about hard apps like the weather app at all. Very hard to follow. Apps - ** Note: The Alpha does not have Google Market. Just about every site you go to for a app simply refers you to Google Market. Unless you somehow get it installed you will not be able to get many of the more usefull apps. I used some advice on the internet to install google market however it messed up many of the functions of the tablet. Such as the home key no longer did anything and the unit would not go into suspend mode. I remove market and everything started working again. 1. Aldiko - Used to download and read book I found it easy to use and I read several novels with it. 2. GetJar - Used as a replacement for Google Market to download apps. I never succeeded in downloading a app from this site. It either does not start or when I do succeed in attempting to download a app comes back with a download error. 3. Fring - Used as substitute for Skype. Again never got it to work. Did not seem to detect my microphone although I know the mike did work. I tested it with the sound app. 4. Weather App - Could never change the default address from Los Angeles. Also Apps that constantly update information like this one are Apps which Skypad recommends you do not use in order to save battery life. This app cannot be removed from the device.
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1 out of 5 stars   Do not buy
By Disappointed on January 10, 2012
Review submitted for Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet (SXSP700A)
Pros: None
Cons: Bad technolocy, bad wifi connectivity, Bad customer service
Other Comments: If I could give this zero stars, I would. When I received this product, it would hold my wifi connection for about 10 minutes then lost it right in the middle of using it. I was never able to connect to it, though it said it was connected. The same thing happened on both my home and work wifi's. They sent me "fix" which didn't work. Was frustrated and didn't use it for a few weeks over the holidays (wasn't working enough for holiday travel, which I wanted it for). After only two months, it isn't even charging so I can't even turn it on. After all this frustration, I just wanted to return it for a refund, but they told me I only had 15 days to return it! I don't want to return it because I changed my mind, I want to return it because it is a bad product!!! Skytex doesn't stand behind their product. They will provide warranty service, but that doesn't bode well considering it has been nothing but headaches since I received it... do not buy!!!
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4 out of 5 stars   Skypad alpha
By Yuri U on October 28, 2011
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Review submitted for Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet (SXSP700A)
Pros: Version, price, Easy to use, Fast
Cons: Can't connect to ssl cert, Doesn't have android mrkt, Speaking clicking noise, Resistive screen
Other Comments: I use the product mainly for school. It's a lot easier that lugging around my laptop. Super light and has a great price. Was overall what I was expecting and hoping it would be. Only thing that bothers me is the speaker makes a clicking noise sometimes, but I've been told that their should a be an update soon to fix it.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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2 out of 5 stars   dont judge a book by its cover
By moneymaster on October 24, 2011
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Review submitted for Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet (SXSP700A)
Pros: Ships quick, Nice stylus, Good customer service
Cons: Shuts down unexpectedly, Battery
Other Comments: the touch screen needs to be more touch sensitive. good customer service. it ships really fasti got it within 3-4 days when i ordered it. i recommmend you buy this for angry birds and watching movies.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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1 out of 5 stars   Great product -- WHEN IT WORKS!!!
By loserband on September 30, 2011
Review submitted for Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet (SXSP700A)
Pros: Colorful screen, Video Playback, Nice size, Wi-fi
Cons: Stopped working, slow boot, Frequent crashes
Other Comments: I bought this simply because of the price. My thinking was that if it didn't work, I would not be out that much money. When this thing works, it is GREAT. The video is smooth and clear. It is fairly easy to use. It is easy to get all the android apps you need even without access to the "official" Android Market. However, this unit experienced frequent crashes (five to six a day) and finally died this week. It will no longer boot up after the power is turned on. I'm returning it for a full refund.
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1 out of 5 stars   Beach Camera
By Roge on September 20, 2011
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Review submitted for Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet (SXSP700A)
Pros: None
Cons: junk
Other Comments: This item worked for about two hours and locked up, I shipped it back for a refund.
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4 out of 5 stars   Great Tablet for Travel and Games!
By leonsceco on September 19, 2011
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Review submitted for Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet (SXSP700A)
Pros: Built in 4GB Memory, Big enough for movies, Angry Birds Runs Smooth, wireless is great, Fast, Small enough for pocket, Does not crash or freeze
Cons: No USB or Btooth Keyboard, Not a Capacitative Touch, No android market, Layout too spacious, Hard to use wout stylus, Does not come with case, Not very sensitive
Other Comments: If you're just searching for a Fast Tablet to do basic tasks, I would highly suggest this one! Got it on sale for about $140 and I couldn't be happier. The IPAD and Galaxy is just too overpriced for a big toy. These can never really replace a PC, and holding the tablet with one hand and typing with the other is not exactly my idea of a laptop replacement. At best, this is a great internet and basic task tool. Boots quickly and lightweight. Since one would not do alot of work on the machine, the built in memory storage is more than enough for basic PDF and word files and a bunch of games. Stop Hesitating and GET IT!
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Cool tablet
By tarothand on September 18, 2011
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Review submitted for Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet (SXSP700A)
Pros: Great customer support, Easy to use
Cons: Stylus should be dockable, No HDMI port
Other Comments: This is the first tablet I've ever purchased and I love it. I've got most of the apps that I'm interested installed like Flash 10.3, Facebook, YouTube, Netflix (1.3. The WiFi connection is pretty good, most of the time, and the screen resolution is great when viewing HD movies.The sound card is kinda eh, headphone are better though. Unfortunately there is no HDMI port, the stylus dangles from the earphone jack but those are my only complaints.[...]Overall, great tablet to take on the road when you want to leave your laptop behind.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   like a small i pad
By richie on September 16, 2011
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Review submitted for Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet (SXSP700A)
Pros: Inexpensive tablet good
Cons: Small letters and numbers
Other Comments: traded it for a macbook 4
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Bargain Power
By SimplyTablet on September 08, 2011
Review submitted for Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet (SXSP700A)
Pros: Can add Amazon Appstore, Great Value, Wifi, Android Gingerbread
Cons: Single touch screen, No android market
Other Comments: I was hesitant to buy this at first due to the resistive screen, however I learned that moisture on your fingers disrupts a capacitive screen, that doesn't happen with resistive screens so I decided to give this a shot. While a stylus is not necessary with this screen, it does help with the accuracy in case anyone has fat fingers like me, my gf uses it just fine though. The GetJar app is alright, but I have my preferred appstore that was installed without a problem. I think this is a nice balance between price and performance. I'm not paying an arm and leg or some crazy mark up for this device and it works for me just as well as a tablet 3x its price would work for me so I'm a happy buyer :)
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   A 7" tablet that gives more bang...
By CEBEASTT on August 02, 2011
Review submitted for Skytex SX-SP700A Skypad Alpha 7-inch Touch Screen Android Tablet (SXSP700A)
Pros: value in price, Wifi, Very fast CPU, Android 23
Cons: Apps market, Resistive panel
Other Comments: This product is more bang for the buck. My wife owns a Coby Kyros and this thing kicks the Coby's butt big time...yes it only has resistive panel but look at all the other features...a no brainer for me and besides, it comes with GETJAR for apps..good enough as far as im concerned...
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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