Nextway F7 Dual Core Tablet PC, 7 Inch IPS Screen 1G/16G Bluetooth HDMI $99 Free Shipping
 

Got this tablet for kids @$114.99, now they drop the price to $99, Nice Deal.

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Ne...14559.html

I follow this root method:
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/4...right-way/

and stock firmware is here
http://www.rtkmp3.com/includes/pr...850079.rar

This post can and should be edited by users like you :)
 

Operating System: Android 4.1.1
Model: Nextway F7
Announced: 201211
Product Type: Tablet PC
Keyboard: Touch Screen
Display Technology: IPS Capacitive touch screen
Screen Size: 7 inch
Max Resolution: 1024*600
CPU Manufacturer: Rockchip
CPU Model: RK3066 Dual Core
CPU Speed: 1.6GHz
RAM / Technology: DDR3
RAM Installed Size: 1GB
Hard Drive Type: NAND FAST FLASH
Hard Drive Capacity: 16GB
PCMCIA Expansion: Micro SD Card/ T-FLASH(Support 32GB MAX)
Camera: 0.3MP+2.0MP
HDMI: Yes
3G: External 3G
Bluetooth: Yes
GPS: NO
G-Sensor: Yes
Audio: Built in stereo speakers/Built in Microphone
Software: Youtube/Facebook/Twitter/MSN/Android market/Skype/Calculator/Google Mail/Google maps/iReader/Quick Office
Language:
Afrikaans, Amharic, Indonesian, Catala, Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Hrvatski, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Malay, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Rumantsch, Slovak, Slovenian, Finnish, Swedish, Swahili, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Turkish, Zulu, Greek, Bulgarian, Russian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, Hindi, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese




Battery Type: Li-ion 3200mAH
Battery / Run Time(up to): Up to 6 hours
Power Device Type: AC Adapter, 100-240V
Charging Voltage: DC 5V 2A
Color: Black
Item Dimensions/ W*D*H: 174*118*9mm
Net Weight: 270g
Input/Output Connectors
Ports: 1 x MiniUSB OTG Port
1 x Micro Sd Card slot
1 x DC jack(2.5mm)
1 x Earphone jack(2.5mm)
1 x MiniHDMI port
Communications
Networking / Data Link Protocol: Fast Ethernet
Wireless Connection: WIFI
Wireless Protocol: 802.11 b/g/n
Support Format
Video: AVI/RM/RMVB/MKV/WMV/MOV/MP4/DAT(VCD format)/VOB(DVD format)/PMP/MPEG/MPG/FLV/ASF/TS/TP/3GP/MPG
Audio: FLAC/APE/WAV
Picture: JPG/BMP/PNG/GIF
Ebook: WORD/EXCEL/PDF/TXT/CHM/HTML

delivery time?

In 4 1, Thanks OP!

good buy?

6-14 business days according to the "delivery time" link on right side of the page.

any user review?

Thats what I am waiting for too. Wondering if its fast and responsive with the 1.6 ghz processor or if its sluggish like the other value tablets. Is this one of the better deals for a $100 price point?

Definitely a very capable tablet. The only thing I would worry about with something like this would be the prospect of future updates.

Reminds me of that Craig tablet from CVS for $25. It was so buggy, and no development online to fix anything. Returned it. Had great specs. First and last chinapad for me. The Nook Color, although so much slower, was so much better. Get a refurb Nook Tablet for the same price point next time they come around. Or spend $50 more - there was a Nexus 7 16GB for $156 IIRC yesterday.

http://slickdeals.net/f/5788572-1...ance-Touch

I believe this CPU is the same one used in many of the android TV sticks. Probably why it has HDMI out.

If that's the case, I have one and its pretty snappy and can play HD movies no problem. I have not played any games on it though.

Why can't you just put Window 7 on it? I don't get why these things that have so much power (chip/ram) can't run a full version of windows? I've never owned a tablet, have never used a tablet, and know nothing about them, so maybe i'm missing something (drivers?)...

Not compatible.

I'd be all over this if it had gps but Im not even sure if the big names in tablets have this standard.

So they lack any hardware support (cpu?)... maybe i have read about that...need a tablet then with an intel chip?

Windows 7 only works on x86 processors well, plus touch interface of windows 7 would not be usable on this small a screen. Android is great for touch, windows is NOT great for touch.

I've had a touch capable laptop since windows XP, and typing on win 7 touch tablet and have Win 8 too. Works for my strange needs, but for couch surfing/news reading I use android 7 and 10inch tablets.

Nook tablet HD is nice if you can grab a refurb to modify. The sell out faster than google IO tix

I want a Kindle Fire HD //although it sucks that it doesn't have an SD slot on it...although it does have usb (only 2.0 though)...the kindle is 1080p

flying-

Yeah...i just remembered reading an article about x86 and tablets... now i understand... its not supported by windows... good stuff.

I'll look into that Nook.. I lug around a 14inch dell e6410..my kids drop it, its missing keys...so i think a tablet is in my future...

Theoretically, you could probably get W8 installed on it if you can find the ARM version. I don't know if anyone has actually succeeded in doing anything like that though.

No go for me, not without some reviews. I got the Mach Trio last week. It's OK in speed and battery life, and only costs only $25 IF the MIR come through. My biggest complaint about that tablet is the glass. It is so soft and scratches so easily. I have only used it lightly for a few days. No way to tell if this has tablet Gorilla Glass or at least some type of tempered glass.

NO GPS no thanks

!@#$%^& Crap. I hate this site. I bought this 2 days ago from focal price for 18 bucks more. Well...that's alright...Its for my kid anyway.

Just saying that Rockchip CPUs are terrible in comparison to other ARM chips. Usually those are used in cheap Chinese tablets and give you an idea of the quality of the device you're purchasing. You're much better off paying $60 more for the refurb 16 GB Nexus 7. Please, just trust me on this.

You're missing a lot more than just drivers if you think you can just easily load Win7 on this thing and the usability will be fine and dandy...

Thanks for the useful links! You bought this for your kids, how is it working out? I bought this for my almost 3 year old so he can stop playing on my wifes S3.

The Rockchip: It can be solid as a rock or just...a rock.

There are so many better choices at the low end these days.

A Nook Tablet / Nook Color in the sub-$100 range if you can follow instructions well and put real CM7/CM10 on it.

$150-$180 or so - A Nexus 7 or a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0".

Go with one or the other instead of these no-name brand tablets. ROM development, fixes, cases, etc - makes them all much better.

That's bullshit. Other than s4, rk3066 beats all bother arm a9 dual core in term of benchmarks n real use. Do some research before posting.

For the most part, I agree with you.

Except that there is one area in which I actually prefer the no-name tablets from China, weight.

Most of the generic low quality tablets are in the 290-320 gram weight range, and after long enough holding them my hand gets fairly tired.

The Nook Color is 448g. The Nook Tablet is a little better at 400g.

The Google Nexus 7 is _much_ nicer at 340g.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is 345g.

So the question is, are you happy with another 40g in weight? My next tablet will probably be the Nexus 7 or something close to it, or another cheap tablet from china once you can get 1280x800 in the $80 range instead of the $120 range.

But then again, I use mine for reading books, and I need the backlight, so, your mileage will probably vary.

This tablet will run circle around nook tablet. Rk3066 is a very capable soc. It also has a huge ROM development behind it including cm 10. This is the most popular soc in China and you think they don't know how to developed ROM? Lol.

OP should change the title. When you say "Tablet PC", it implies that the tablet runs Windows. This is an Android tablet not a "Tablet PC".

This has multiple cores (maybe quad core i think) mali 400, which is great for gaming.

I think the hardware is great for the budget, but I think the firmware support from this brand might be spotty at best. Intel SoC for tablets/phones have terrible battery life atm.

I TD this deal in part of the vendor. Horrible service. Should anything go wrong you are screwed.

These are the same guys as mcbub.

This or Kindle Fire (1st gen)? KF can be had for under $100

The Windows version that run on ARM is Windows RT, not Windows 8. It looks the same but the name if different. Also it need a specific hardware configuration, so it's essentially missing driver or other support for tablets that are not build for Windows RT.

ARM is not ARM is not ARM.
Using an ARM processor does not say anything about what ARM instruction set, etc. that are implemented. So saying it has an ARM inside does not mean anything.

I got an Acer Iconia Tab (A500), it's running Android and using an ARM, but there are a lot of apps that is NOT compatible. :mad:

No, PC does not mean Windows despite what Apple commercials are telling you.

Exactly. I'll take even a slow Nook Color with solid dev support behind it over these cheap no-name brand tabs. When you end up with a broken app or some incompatibility or inability to stay connected to certain routers...etc...you can count on dev support, assistance on XDA in fixing your problem, etc. Or if you go with a Tab 2 or a Nexus, you can count on the vendor to fix issues. Support is non-existent for these types of cheap gadgets.

Hardware is only one part of the mix. Add in well-developed firmware/O.S., accessories, etc...you're better off with something more popular.

https://play.google.com/store/app...lite&hl=en

What does External 3G means?

Means "No 3G"
But you can add it by plugging in a 3G usb dongle

Isn't that too obvious?

How about a review - how long have you had it? Any issues? Wifi stability? Overheating?

I have a single core 512M tab with mali gpu that is nice but it is a little slow bringing up webpages. Everything else works fine. Wondering how much of a boost this unit may offer.

thanks

This tablet has got more features than nexus 7, but i'm not sure about the overall quality and durability ...Still waiting on the checkout page to see more reviews here, any help?

Can you? Driver issues make me skeptical that this would be so simple.

How does the nextway compare to this http://www.amazon.com/Capacitive-...ords=pipo?

Im curious how yours (or another similar spec) would do with Opera mobile browser from play store. It took my browsing experience from choppy slow and many things which didnt work to downright impressive. I ask because i am looking for lower price lower spec for kids but would like to make it capable. I'll be in the $40 range ea. Disposeable. If they dont break them then ill upgrade.

Anyone know?

IMHO I'm staying from away these china no name brand tablets because:

1- If anything happens you pay shipping back to china
2- questionable hardware quality and support from manufacture
3- lower community support.
4- rarely come out of the box and work right like it should and you have to tinker with it and do this/that just to get it right.

Personallhy I would raither jut spend alittle extra for piece of mind of support and warranty from vendor/manufacture and have it work like it should. my time is worth more $ than looking up roms and fixes etc...


On a personal note I order one of those Ainol crystal 7 from Geekbuying a few months ago. the touchscreen was defective. it took a month to a RMA (mainly because it takes them a week to respond to a email. and inital 3 weeks they tell me to do this, do that to fix it).
- Long story short it took a month till they received it (and thats only becasue I asked).
- They said they will refund it but they never did (dispite numerous emailed) I had to go through Paypal to file a FRAUD CASE to get a refund and the guy just paypal me the money so I get charged the paypal fee.. (on top of the $27 postage I aleready spent on shipping back to them)
- Geekbuying have alot of complaints look at their facebook page.

Just a suggestion: if it was possible, someone would have done it. If you're not computer saavy, just assume that someone who is has already tried, do a google search, and if it comes up blank--the reason is not because you're the first one to ever think of it.

(so, next time you find yourself writing "I don't get why these things..." on the internet, you'll remember this and google it first)

I finally found a similar product review here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBWxJUI-Jv8

I think the problem is the customer service. I've read the reviews and there are so many complaints about the company. It is very likely that you buy one and find it problematic,then return is a hassle..

appreciated!

Windows 7 doesn't support ARM chips, it only runs on x86 chips (Intel and AMD mostly). Windows 8 RT will run on ARM chips, but it has special hardware requirements. The most difficult thing for a manufacturer is the high licensing cost of Windows.

So did you all get your Nextway F7 by now??

How is its? Any custom ROM's out there that work well??

I bought it for my son on March 12. The one I got had 3 defective pixels and the battery was burning through quickly on idle and at the rate it was going it would've only lasted an hour; just on idle! My first china tablet experience was a bust. It cost me 30 bucks to send it back registered mail via USPS :( I was looking forward to it as I had custom roms ready to load for the thing. I'm still going to get a china tab as I like testing out new and different stuff. I shipped it out on April 10 and was delivered on the 24th. I've opened a Paypal dispute for a refund for Item being internel/externally being defective within the 45 day period to cover my ass regardless of the merchants promises and talk. They denied that initial refund request stating that I already had an RMA case open with them and that they havent received the device yet even though tracking says delivered. They say the item is "Delivered" to the post office in the area but still is in transit to their warehouse/office and to give them 2-4 days for an update. (I hear these overseas retailers like to play the stalling game, I don't know for sure, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt) I'm staying on top of focal price for the refund and if I they pull another excuse I'm going to escalte my dispute to paypal detailing all the info I have from all the tracking websites as well as the RMA correspondence from them all in PDF form should paypal need it. I'm either going to get a Teclast P88 from here http://www.aliexpress.com/item/20...53083.html as they ship DHL and the user comments for this tablet looks very good over at slatedroid or a used ASUS TF101. I may do the ASUS since I know I'll be able to get accessories and cases for it. In terms of accessories they are little to none when it comes to these china tabs.

Man that's too bad. So you think there was some internals problems or a bad battery and a custom rom would not have fixed the power issue? Did you leave it on the charger for a few hours before using it, maybe the battery gauge was not initialized because it was so new and maybe not charged.

Well, I didnt do any of that so you may be right, but the dead pixels were enough for my wife to say send it back. But I think it may have been an issue cause I found a reviewer left a comment stating they only got an hour out of it. I dont remember if it was a forum or a merchant review from a buyer.

Just giving peeps a heads up when dealing with these overseas merchants. I recommend using Paypal, documenting everything regarding the sale, all correspondence with the merchant, damage/defect items with pictures/videos and staying on top of them when you request a refund as they will come with excuses to stall you. If you're without the item, no matter the circumstance or what the merchant may say, be sure to submit your dispute to paypal within the 45 day period or you're screwed. Escalate within the time frame if necessary. *Don't waste your time getting an exchange from the merchant as it will be too late for you to get any recourse.

Summary of Events

3/12/2013: Paid for item

4/2/2013:Received item per track# RBXXXXXXXXXCN *Item had 3 defective pixels & battery drain on tablet was poor

4/3/2013:Contact Merchant to report defect & begin RMA

4/4/2013:Merchant Rep Yan.Qin requested images documenting defects

4/7/2013:Contact merchant regarding submission of images documenting defects

4/8/2013:Merchant Rep Yan.Qin acknowledged defect and offer $3 coupon as compensation; I decline and ask for address to return item

4/9/2013:Merchant Rep Yan.Qin replies back with RMA ship address

4/10/2013:Returned via Registered Mail per track# REXXXXXXXXXUS (which cost $30)

4/23/2013:To protect myself from further possible loss, I submitted a paypal claim within 45 day time frame, which was denied stating that RMA was in progress

4/24/2013:RMA Item delivered per track# REXXXXXXXXXUS which can be verified from links below

https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackCo...XXXXXUS%3E

http://www.17track.net/en/result/...XXXXXXXXUS

http://intmail.11185.cn/itemtrace_en.jsp

4/25/2013:contact merchant to make them aware return was delieverd & when to expect refund

4/26/2013:Merchant Rep Kobe.Jiao replies item Delivered to country but has not reached warehouse & to wait 2 - 4 days & when checked I would get full refund or compensated by resending new item. I told merchant that my primary concern is to get full refund as I dont want another tablet.

5/1/2013:Waited 4 days made a 2nd request to merchant for refund via Paypal & provided tracking links showing Deliverd status; merchant Rep Sophia denied my refund saying that theyre checking their warehouse. I informed the merchant if I couldnt get a resolution through them directly I would escalte the claim to paypal.

5/1/2013:contacted merchant through website for status of RMA & denial of refund request, was told by merchant rep Yan.Qin to wait a couple days more for them to get the item

5/3/2013: Escalated Dispute to Paypal for resolution detailing summary of events up to this point and documentation of tracking info and RMA correspondence with this merchant in .PDF form

5/5/2013: Merchant finally offers refund of item price to which I accept.