1. 5 out of 5

   Rave Baker (California) – November 29, 2011:

   Just got the uPlay PhonePad a few weeks ago, and I’m really diggin’ it. My wife has an iPad (gen 1) but I needed something that’s smaller and has 3G. The PhonePad fits the bill! Got it for a great price without signing any contract.

   Battery life: great
   Screen: nice
   Responsiveness: great
   Internet speed: very, very good
   OS (2.2): pretty good, not as bad as some would have you believe.

   Also GPS/ Google Navigator is better than my standalone GPS device, so I picked up a suction mount for my windshield.
2. 5 out of 5

   Alex Fried (Charleston SC) – December 9, 2011:

   I bought this tablet because I wanted to get an alternative to the iPad and it’s proprietary market. I wanted similar functionality. I also discovered during my research that I liked the 7″ size. It’s just perfect. I have to say that I use it exactly for what it was intended for and have been very pleased. No buyer’s remorse at all. I love this tablet device. I got exactly what I was expecting to get. I had no unrealistic expectations or a handheld supercomputer as it seems others have. Because my expectations were realistic I have not been disappointed. Great job uPlay! A sturdy device with a quick and easy to use interface. I’m so glad I made this purchase. Get this product and you won’t be disappointed. More like pleasantly surprised.
3. 5 out of 5

   mark cervantes – December 15, 2011:

   i have both an ipad and the uPlay PhonePad. And the uPlay is way better. No website restrictions like on ipad, so i can get on websites that run flash like fancast and youtube. (on the ipad you need an app to watch videos on youtube, and they have to be videos that were made to be seen on the apple, which means many aren\’t apple ready). The keyboard is a lot fater to use. Out of the box it comes with some great apps. I dont have to link to itunes to transfer files. On the uPlay PhonePad I can download files from email and open them just like a pc, unlike apple where i would need a special app and link to itunes to see files. its more portable than the ipad. It\’s unlocked and i can use my phones sim card on it… overall a better product than the ipad and without the apple restrictions.
4. 5 out of 5

   Kaffinito (Michigan) – January 9, 2012:

   I spent a few months researching various tablets before buying this one. I’ve had it for well over a month now, and am still very happy with it.

   Blue tooth works. The form factor is very comfortable and the size is great in my hands. It’s easy to put in a pocket or in a purse. The buttons work very well, and do light up when you tap the screen. Web over WiFi and 3G is very fast, and is a joy to use. Video playback is of good quality, and the tablet does record decent videos as well. Multi touch is very precise, and I use both pinch to zoom and double tap which are both responsive.

   I do have Skyfire web browser installed, and that gives me the ability to have the Tab recognized by websites as a pc – which works well for sites like Amazon and eBay. I also have Docs installed, and can view and edit any word or excel document with ease. The bluetooth earphone included makes it really work as a normal phone.

   Games play well on the tablet, and it’s functionality can’t be beat. I did check out the iPad in person before buying this tablet, and found it to be too big and too cumbersome. Not exactly portable,since it’s 10 inches, while the uPlay PhonePad is very portable.

   I really can’t recommend this product enough.
5. 4 out of 5

   David Truong (New Mexico) – January 11, 2012:

   The body (chasis) feels really well built and sturdy. The screen is bright, has great contrast ratio which makes the colors pop, has great color reproduction (can display a huge gamut of colors), and is vibrant and very bright. Other things that make it a great tablet is the ability to use it as a wifi and 3G tablet (no cellphone company service needed), micro-Sd expansion slot, great capacitive touch screen, swype keyboard functions, and blue-tooth functions. The advertised battery life of up to 7-hours is actually a reality too. It can actually be much longer if you primarily use it as a web-browser too.

   The 1ghz processor is actually pretty darn fast. I know there are dual-core tablets out there now, but the 1ghz processor on this thing can handle most anything. Unless you are using a very detailed 3D intensive app, the processor doesn’t show any signs of slowdown. I haven’t really run into an App or game that it struggles to run. It runs the 3d racing game Asphalt just fine and HD video runs very smooth too. I would’ve liked there to be a HDMI video out port on it, but I’m not really sure how much I’d use it even if it was on it. All in all, I have very little bad to say about this tablet. It would be nice if uPlay made it easy to upgrade to the latest Android OS… I’m still running 2.2 which was pre-installed.

   Here are some quick Pros and Cons for reference:

   Pros:
   -Very well built and sturdy
   -Bright and Vibrant Screen. Looks as good as the screen on the iPad 1 in my opinion.
   -Nice portable size and very light
   -expandable micro-sd slot. Very easy to move files to and from the Tab… copy and paste from computer using windows!
   -1Ghz processor works great for most of your needs… I haven’t had a 3D game it couldn’t run yet.
   -Video runs really well, even HD files. It plays Divx native so just drag and drop on to the tab and it plays it!
   -Up to 7 hours of battery life as advertised! Very nice when you’re stuck on a long flight and wanna watch more than one movie!
   -You can use it as a wifi only tablet, no need to get service through T-Mobile.. or Verizon for that matter.
   -Capacitive touch screen works great, and Swype keyboard works awesome too!
   -Built-in Blu-tooth, GPS, and Wifi! I had a Blu-tooth keyboard at one time and it worked great on the Tab.
   -unlocked phone and 3G data.
   -HDMI port. You will be amazed when you play the HD video on your big HD TV screen.

   Cons:
   -No dual-core processor. This would be nice for very 3D graphic intensive games and better multi-tasking, but not really a must-have.

   Conclusion:
   As you can see, the positives greatly exceed the negatives. This tablet was designed, conceived, and built well. That’s why it is a great tablet even when compared to the new tablets out on the market now which have dual-core processors. Keep all of this in mind before you buy a Tablet. In my opinion, this tablet is the best bang for the buck without sacrificing quality, reliability and sturdiness. If you are looking for a high quality and affordable, Non-Apple tablet, look no further… this is it.
6. 5 out of 5

   Richard – January 13, 2012:

   This is not a review by an IT pro, but simply an end-user’s initial thoughts after a week of using the machine.

   I put off buying an iPad because it seemed to be just an oversize iPod without the functionality of a laptop. I reckon that uPlay has produced exactly the machine that the iPad should have been and half price. It has all the bells and whistles, including front facing and rear facing cameras, Bluetooth, internet, wireless, GPS, micro-SD slot, etc, etc – oh, and it’s a really good cellphone. The Android 2.2 operating system is terrific and seems to be as intuitive as the Apple OS. I have all sorts of documents loaded on the Tab including Pdf’s, Word, jpegs, etc and they all open easily. The screen is sharp and is easy to read even in sunlight. The email function is really good, and attachments open without a problem. I have not tried the video function yet, so I cannot comment on that. However, the camera is nothing to rave about,as the resolution is pretty grainy, but I didn’t buy the Tab to take photos. The virtual keyboard is responsive and easy to use, however the unit is too large to do typing with both hands,and anyway, I plan to get a Bluetooth key board for use in the office. I have not tried the rear facing camera, but will do so as soon as I can load Skype. All in all, this seems to be a well-designed, quality built piece of kit.
7. 5 out of 5

   Gary Campo (Houston, TX) – January 16, 2012:

   This product is really good. Carrying a stock android of 2.2. Although it feels almost like a pound but its just the right size for your pocket or purse. uPlay tablet really made promised on overall graphics of the tablet. i still haven’t fully dug into the tablet all the way. Very fast on WiFi. As for games is really great. I usually have all my movies and TV shows on iTunes, so there is no need to buy any from the media hub unless there is a reason if my show or movie isn’t specified on iTunes. The box comes in white like iPad box. A set of headphones, bluetooth earphone, the tablet, and a user manual. There is even an extra case as bonus! Battery power is awesome. Charged very fast charging. From a half a charge in about an hour. I’d say two hours for a full charge. As for camera, it’s no that bad. GPS is great! I’d say that I am waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich update for the tablet itself to experience the full force of a tablet. 2.2 is a good build on it, just not perfectly set for the tablet. There are apps that aren’t adjusted for it. But all developers will jump on track as soon as this tablet sells more often. That’s it for my review. Its a great tablet. It will not or cannot replace a laptop. And its a lot like and android phone, just bigger. I do recommend buying this tablet if your interest in one for yourself.
8. 5 out of 5

   Max Phillips (Fairfax, VA United States) – January 18, 2012:

   I have been using it to take notes and read on the Kindle app since I bought it. I have a Droid X, which filled the need, but it is so much easier now with a 7 inch screen. The uPlay PhonePad is basically the size of three Droid X screens, so much easier to type and to read.

   I haven’t found any apps developed for the uPlay PhonePad specifically, but most android apps I use seem to work ok or even better on the larger form factor. I am hoping, just like some developers have built apps just for the iPad, that soon apps will come out built to take advantage of the additional screen size.

   It fits well in my hand, but with the case it does not fit in my pocket. I also find that even in landscape mode that I can not really type with both hands. I hear there is an optional qwerty keyboard you can buy, but I haven’t gone that route yet.

   I have tested out using Skype as a phone and it seems to work fine – at least when calling people in the US.
9. 5 out of 5

   Dave G Stuart (Austin, TX USA) – January 29, 2012:

   As a current iPad owner who also uses the Droid X, I must say that after spending 15 minutes with this thing I absolutely love it. The size is fantastic in that its a signifcantly improved viewing experience over the 4.3 inch Droid X screen (which is also great) and it is easy to hold with one hand and navigate with the other – an added bonus is that it also fits in a suit coat pocket.

   The screen is very nice, speed is quick and the Google location services (GPS, Latitude, Maps, Place and the list goes on and on) are fantastic.
   I would highly recommend this product.

   Update – after 1 week of ownership, I love it even more. As someone who travels (4 cities over last 5 days), I’m considering leaving my notebook home on business travel with future trips. The benefits of the form factor can’t be overstated – it fits in my jeans pocket when out casually and in my suit jacket during business. I also watched a movie on my East to West coast trip – 3 hour and 13 minute move burned less than half the battery time. It’s also great to be able to modify .xls documents when needed – seamless integration with outlook / attachments.
10. 5 out of 5

    uly – January 30, 2012:

    I highly recommend this gadget, offering a very good price … highly recommend this gadget, offering a very good price … bid $ 299.99 instead of making it sweeter? ha ha ha it is really a good one … just like what they said It’s very stylish, has very high built quality, and is quite robust. Love it..
11. 5 out of 5

    tuntreeteen – February 10, 2012:

    I was a Kindle fan until I discovered this device last month. I was speachless to learn how I can leave both my laptop and wireless broad band at home due to uPlay PhonePad being a multi-functional device. It can also serve as an internet hub. As a current iPad owner who also uses the Droid X, I must say that I absolutely love it. The size is fantastic in that its a signifcantly improved viewing experience over the 4.3 inch Droid X screen and it is easy to hold with one hand and navigate with the other – an added bonus is that it also fits in a suit coat pocket. I have been using it to take notes and read on the Kindle app since I bought it. I have a Droid X, which filled the need, but it is so much easier now with a 7 inch screen. The uPlay PhonePad is basically the size of three Droid X screens, so much easier to type and to read.
12. 5 out of 5

    RAM – March 21, 2012:

    This product is really good. Carrying a stock android of 2.2. Although it feels almost like a pound but its just the right size for your pocket or purse. uPlay tablet really made promised on overall graphics of the tablet. i still haven’t fully dug into the tablet all the way. Very fast on WiFi. As for games is really great. I usually have all my movies and TV shows on iTunes, so there is no need to buy any from the media hub unless there is a reason if my show or movie isn’t specified on iTunes. The box comes in white like iPad box. A set of headphones, bluetooth earphone, the tablet, and a user manual. There is even an extra case as bonus! Battery power is awesome. Charged very fast charging. From a half a charge in about an hour. I’d say two hours for a full charge. As for camera, it’s no that bad. GPS is great! I’d say that I am waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich update for the tablet itself to experience the full force of a tablet. 2.2 is a good build on it, just not perfectly set for the tablet. There are apps that aren’t adjusted for it. But all developers will jump on track as soon as this tablet sells more often. That’s it for my review. Its a great tablet. It will not or cannot replace a laptop. And its a lot like and android phone, just bigger. I do recommend buying this tablet if your interest in one for yourself.
13. 5 out of 5

    Jeff Wilson – March 23, 2012:

    I LOVE IT + ITS EVERYTHING I EVER WANTED IN A TABLET / SMARTPHONE
14. 5 out of 5

    Cathy Levin – June 22, 2012:

    AMAZING w/ INTEGRITY! TRUST UPLAY! The service is AWESOME GREAT! HIGHEST REC! 100 STARS!
15. 5 out of 5

    jason – April 23, 2013:

    I bought uPlay PhonePad last week, and it was delivered in 3 days. Fast delivery!

    I was thinking to use it with T-mobile plan, but it turned out our local T-mobile doesn’t use the frequency that uPlay PhonePad supported. I then tried AT&T, it works perfectly. I bought a bluetooth earphone, so I don’t have to put my PhonePad next to ear when I make phone calls.

    Everything works. The quality of the tablet is also quite solid. I am a happy camper!

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