Le Pan TC 970 9.7-Inch Multi-Touch LCD Google Android Tablet PC
- Android Operating System, 1 GHz procesing speed
- High-Definition Display 9.7" high definition touch screen, 1024X768 XVGA TFT LCD,supports 720P HD video playback
- Support WiFi, Blu-tooth
- Abobe Flash 10.1 Supported
- Expand tablet with Micro SD Slot, Camera and GPS built-in
This nice design with 9.7 inch 720 HD touch screen,Android Le Pan tablet keeps you connected and entertained everywhere you go! The touch screen Google Android comes with a built in webcam for video chat, Wifi, and numerous cable ports, including one micro SD slots which support up to 32GB,an audio jack,a connector to USB (for charging and USB drive), and It includes a built in GPS chip, which allows Le Pan tablet to be used as a GPS device. Maps can be purchased online and downloaded to the Le
List Price: $ 329.99
Price: $ 299.99
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A review for those new to tablets AND Android,
Before I even start, I absolutely LOVE my Le Pan tablet. It’s a blast to use, has a lot of upside for the things I want to do with it, and has a definite “wow” factor with bystanders. Typical quotes are, “wow,” and “I want one” and “that is so cool!” This could be said about a lot of the better tablets (e.g., iPad) that have nice, high def, shiny screens showing video, but I appreciated the coveting looks (and I let people play with it extensively and had trouble getting it back a couple times).
I have never used a tablet (well, 10 minutes goofing with an iPad in the Apple Store a year ago) and have never used anything with the Android operating system.
A lot of my “cons” are probably pertinent to a lot of similar pieces of hardware, as well as shortcomings of the Android OS as it is currently implemented, rather than unique to the Le Pan.
I would NOT recommend this for someone looking for a turnkey, works perfectly out of the box solution. You will need either some experience, or a strong nerd compulsion (or a little of both). You’ll have to overcome quirks of the hardware and software.
First, the “bad.”
The power button sucks. After four days I STILL fumble with that sucker.
The fingerprints on the screen drive me nuts. I think it’s worse in a tablet with a large screen than on an Android or Iphone with smaller screens. I’m already carrying around a microfiber cleaning cloth. A definite hazard of this entire class of machine. You might want to invest in some wet-dry LCD screen wipes for when you want to get it in pristine condition before you show off in front of the boss (e.g., Audiovox Surface SURF402 Wet/Dry Screen Wipes). Think of it as detailing your tablet.
Saying the speakers are “tinny” might be generous and there is absolutely no recognizable bass component. I’m ready to get a bluetooth headphone for this immediately.
Can’t run Hulu to watch TV (yet) – the hardware is probably perfectly capable, but Hulu sees “Android mobile device” and just serves up an annoying message. However YouTube (included app) looks and works better than I have ever seen it.
It’s heavier than I thought, but not that bad. It’s about the same weight as an iPad. I found that holding it in one hand I would cramp up after a couple of minutes. It is light enough to cradle, and propping it up on an ample paunch while in bed was ok. Sitting down with tablet on lap, no problem.
Next, the “weird.”
The onboard camera only shoots pictures in a mirror mode (i.e., titles of books are reversed like in a mirror). In using Skype I found that for this version of Android, video calling is not supported. Otherwise, Skype works quite nicely on this platform.
In certain network environments (I’m on a University network half the time) you can easily purchase apps via the included Android Market, but downloading wouldn’t commence – probably some security feature of our network. Using my home wifi connection (DSL via AT&T) I had no problems downloading and installing Skype and some other navigation based stuff.
The included browser can’t handle Ebsco databases (if that means anything to you). The browser handles most websites well, and the large screen means you don’t need to access the specially configured mobile sites, which are still a lot cleaner. I ran this on our library catalog and most of our databases with no problem, but the Ebsco ones didn’t allow any search entry. Weird. (NOTE ADDED June 2, 2011: Just installed the Opera Mobile Web Browser ver. 11 from the Apps for Android store on Amazon and the Ebsco databases work just fine).
Finally, the “good.”
The screen is awesome (except in daylight where it is useless). Use this indoors, not at the beach.
The response time is lightning fast. Apps come up fast and operate fast. Scrolling, screen switching, etc. is ultra-smooth.
In the right network environment, getting, installing, and using apps is trivial.
The integration with web based Google apps is seamless. I didn’t even notice my calendar and contacts were downloaded and synchronized (and continue to be synchronized). A very cool thing I discovered this morning was that when I was out of wifi range (on my bus and train commute) I could still do my Gmail offline. The Gmail app downloads and caches your email so you can use it offline, including replying to messages. The next time you get a wifi connection, synchronization will send all pending messages, and download new ones – this was all done while sitting in my backback.
The GPS is useful, but not yet a substitute for a good stand-alone unit (I’m a TomTom user). But the connection to Google…
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|Never heard of Le Pan, but it’s a terrific tablet,
I was a bit skeptical about this tablet. After all, I’d never heard of the name Le Pan and it sounds like a cheap knock-off. But I have to tell you that it’s a terrific tablet.
This tablet probably has the most vivid display I’ve seen on any computer, including my far more expensive Fujitsu models. The screen can be viewed from nearly any angle and is simply excellent. Videos played on YouTube looked great and some of the sample photos bordered on amazing. The live desktop is a trip and there are some cool options offered and a lot of customization available in nearly every area.
It incorporates Android 2.2, which I’ve never used, but it’s pretty easy to figure out. In fact, there are minimal instructions that come with the unit, but it’s pretty intuitive.
It was simple to connect the tablet to my WiFi. The operating system is fast and snappy, moving between applications without lag. Many functions can be operated via voice command. GPS is very cool and includes photographic maps. The Le Pan TC970 synced quickly and easily with my e-mail and Google contacts. I downloaded Skype and was able to make high-quality phone calls without hassle.
This tablet has a front camera that seems decent enough. Sound quality is also good enough for a unit of this size and the battery life seems quite good. Downloading applications from “the market” was fast and easy and there are countless free applications. Games work great on the thing.
The unit is small and compact. I think that many cases which fit an iPad2 could potentially fit this unit, as the sizes are similar. The Case Logic case I am currently using is a near perfect fit, although it does require minor modification. I used a hobby knife (similar to an exacto knife, but more precise) and cut a bit of the case’s vinyl material away from the Le Pan’s controls. I also cut out a small rectangle around the camera lens. I recommend drawing the outline of where you want to cut in pen before you do so, so you get it right the first time. I did not cut out material around the charging port, as I just leave part of the flap open when charging, but I suppose you could do that if you wanted to. If you’d like to take a look at this case, just search Amazon for Case Logic IFOL-202 iPAD2 Folio (Black)
This tablet incorporates multi-touch and it’s simple to use and completely accurate.
Concerns? Well, I had difficulty reaching customer support (855-537-2672). I called the phone number provided and it said, “For Polaroid press 1, for everything else press 2″. I did that and the line rang and rang maybe 20 before finally telling me that the extension was not available. Plainly, there needs to be improved support for a $350 tech product. Also, the company’s website, which is lepantab and you know the rest of the address, seems to be pretty simplistic without a lot of info. I’d like to see that improved. Finally, I’m not sure if the battery is user replaceable. I’d ask the company, but so far I’m having difficulty reaching them. I’ll update this info once I have an answer. Finally, the included documentation is lacking, in my view. It’s essentially nothing but a 2 sided quick start guide the size of a postcard. While it’s pretty easy figuring out how to use this tablet, some form of an owner’s manual would be helpful.
But all-in-all, I really like this tablet. I’m not sure what an iPad can do that this can’t, but I’m guessing not much at all. I highly recommend this tablet.
Additional information: After I wrote this review, I tried out GPS. To do this, I spoke to the tablet, verbally telling the it to navigate to my office address (to do this “navigate to” is the command). It worked well, although the highly detailed, Google photo overlay only worked for a few miles before it reverted to a simple map image. Still, it did get me to the office. I then tried to route myself back home via GPS. Because I didn’t have a wifi connection, I was unable to do that. So you can load a route via wifi and it will get you to where you are going, but you must also have wifi to begin a new route. However, you don’t have to have a connection once the route is loaded, if that makes sense.
I have a Bluetooth speakerphone which broadcasts to FM stereo. I was able to stream music and the GPS computer spoken commands through my FM stereo via the tablet’s Bluetooth function as well as routed through my Bluetooth speakerphone.
I also called Le Pan customer service this morning and received a call back this afternoon. She said that the battery is not user replaceable, although that is common with units of this type. I also asked about the custom case with stand that is made for this unit, but she didn’t seem to know much about that.
Even more information: I received an e-mail from Le Pan customer service…
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|Nice entry level Unit with flaws,
I have had the Le Pan tablet for 3 days and I know that is kind of quick to make a judgement but I had to make a review. I am actually contemplating returning the unit, it has a bright spot of light about 1/4″ wide on the screen in the left center of screen like the tft screen is worn away there, so starting off with a defect. I come pre-biassed because I bought a Asus EEE Transformer Honeycomb tablet and ordered the base laptop for it. I was online and saw this, because I could not justify spending almost $600 on a tablet + base so I was going to return the ASUS. However after comparing the 2 I have to say the ASUS wins hands down. The ASUS is only $399 (without base), this one is $349. I do not like Honeycomb and thought I would get a tablet with Froyo but the ASUS screen is SO MUCH MORE CRISP. I will say the screen is very crisp and has VERY wide viewing angles on the Le Pan, but any video I play I see pixilation and bluryness as the processor is not a dual core. The quality of the resolution on the Le Pan is not as good. I do have a fast N connection and get better video on other tablets. The ASUS pad has it’s own issues with video and I hate Honeycomb so far, but I cannot justify spending $50 less and getting a tablet (Le Pan) that is NOT widescreen (9.7) 4:3 ratio and so far has no real history or support. I dont want to be stuck with a tablet that 6 months down the road, the company will not exist or support updates. I will say the unit does play Angry Birds well, so other games should not be a issue. As others have said Netflix does not play out of the box. The few things this tablet has going for it, is long battery life, GREAT viewing angles, it DOES fit most generic ipad cases very well and it is fairly light with good build quality. I dont know why they chose to put the charger port at the top of the unit though. Overall the unit is good if you just want something that works and fairly good quality that mimics the ipad shape. I however think I will stick with the more known companies products right now.
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