Published: 2011-05-25, Author: Jonathan , review by: channelpro.co.uk
Abstract: A fine 7in tablet, and the lack of Android 3 doesn’t hurt it much, but the price is far too high HTC is well known for ploughing its own furrow when it comes to mobile devices. It insists on using its custom Sense UI on Android smartphones, and its fir...
The HTC Flyer certainly succeeds where other Android tablets have fallen down, in that it provides a slick, nicely designed user interface. We really love how HTC Watch is implemented and how the Magic Pen/stylus works; we had hours of fun doodling on ...
There’s no question that this is the best 7-inch tablet on the market right now. Comparisons with the iPad and 10-inch slates are inevitable, but are only relevant because both are slightly luxurious product types that people want rather than need. If ...
No Honeycomb, not dual core, no space for the pen on the actual device
This is a tablet for those that don’t necessarily want the latest features of Android, but do want something that will work, work well, and ultimately be familiar...
Portable size, HTC user interface looks attractive, Useful stylus can take notes anywhere in the user interface
NonHTC apps don't suit the big screen, Terrible battery life compared to competitors, Doesn't run the latest version of Android
The 7-inch HTC Flyer is generally slick and easy to use, but it doesn't run the tablet-optimised version of Android, so certain apps are out of bounds until a software update arrives....
Abstract: When it launched, the HTC Flyer was based on the Gingerbread Android 2.3 smartphone OS, rather than the tablet-centric Honeycomb, although an update is due in the near future. However, for the time being, the Flyer is still stuck in a Gingerbread-flavoure...
Abstract: We have written a lot about the Nexus 7 recently, we have looked at every aspect of the device and even took looked at how to hack the thing as well. But how does it compare to other devices? It has been well documented that Google are not making a pro...
Published: 2011-11-01, Author: James , review by: gadgetreview.com
Small form factor and pen design is excellent for children, The 1.5GHz processor is blazingly fast, even for a singlecore CPU, The pen ($50 addon) functions well and is highly accurate
Software doesn't solve any pentablet expected functions, and is not suitable for professionals, Small size makes writing on the device more of a hassle than it's worth, There is nowhere to keep the stylus on the Flyer, Prices vary greatly between retailer
The Flyer is a solid tablet, but professionals shouldn't confuse it with a serious business tool. I...
