Uploaded November 2015 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I've not had the slightest inclination to purchase and utilize a tablet computer for my day-to-day needs; a traditional computing environment is more to my personal preference, like that which is offered by a desktop or laptop computer. That being said, I still wanted to see about the possibility of using one of these low cost Android tablets, which I recently discovered were on sale at a local retailer, as a device through which I could stream internet radio stations to a proper stereo system without the need for an actual computer.
Though my expectations were rather low for such an inexpensive product, the prominent mentions on the exterior of the box of its 1.2Ghz Quad Core processor, 512MB of ram, 8GB of internal memory, and keyboard and case deceived my better judgement of dubious electronics. The bold claim of "EXTRA FAST" is eminently advertised by way of a starburst. If I were feeling rather benevolent, I'd say that those responsible for such a tablet were optimistic in their representation of said tablet's capabilities; however, the pessimist and realist in me would say that it was a poor attempt at misguiding people into thinking they're getting something they're not--a usable, fast, and responsive tablet that can at least keep up with basic tasks and functions.
Fortunately, I didn't pay too terribly much for this tablet, as I was highly suspicious of one selling for less than $50 being both functional and usable. Cheap and flimsy construction notwithstanding, the entire experience was marred by lagging and unresponsive behavior that made for a counterproductive venture into the land of beleaguered, cut-rate electronics that are so priced for a reason. I would NOT recommend this even for those who have considerable amounts of patience. Spending a bit more on a proper tablet will no doubt prove to be worth the added expense, especially if you actually want to be able to use your tablet at speeds that exceed those of dial-up.
I've not had the slightest inclination to purchase and utilize a tablet computer for my day-to-day needs; a traditional computing environment is more to my personal preference, like that which is offered by a desktop or laptop computer. That being said, I still wanted to see about the possibility of using one of these low cost Android tablets, which I recently discovered were on sale at a local retailer, as a device through which I could stream internet radio stations to a proper stereo system without the need for an actual computer.
Though my expectations were rather low for such an inexpensive product, the prominent mentions on the exterior of the box of its 1.2Ghz Quad Core processor, 512MB of ram, 8GB of internal memory, and keyboard and case deceived my better judgement of dubious electronics. The bold claim of "EXTRA FAST" is eminently advertised by way of a starburst. If I were feeling rather benevolent, I'd say that those responsible for such a tablet were optimistic in their representation of said tablet's capabilities; however, the pessimist and realist in me would say that it was a poor attempt at misguiding people into thinking they're getting something they're not--a usable, fast, and responsive tablet that can at least keep up with basic tasks and functions.
Fortunately, I didn't pay too terribly much for this tablet, as I was highly suspicious of one selling for less than $50 being both functional and usable. Cheap and flimsy construction notwithstanding, the entire experience was marred by lagging and unresponsive behavior that made for a counterproductive venture into the land of beleaguered, cut-rate electronics that are so priced for a reason. I would NOT recommend this even for those who have considerable amounts of patience. Spending a bit more on a proper tablet will no doubt prove to be worth the added expense, especially if you actually want to be able to use your tablet at speeds that exceed those of dial-up.
