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00:00:00 – 00:16:07
The video provides an in-depth review of the Verizon Ellipsis 7, a budget mid-range tablet offered by Verizon Wireless with 4G LTE connectivity. Joe Mari, the presenter, discusses the tablet's design, hardware, software, and overall value, mentioning its large bezels, VGA front camera, front-facing speakers, and several ports including micro SD and micro USB. Despite its plastic build and unattractive design, the tablet performs adequately for basic tasks but struggles with multitasking and gaming due to its 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and 1 GB of RAM.
The video also notes that the 7-inch display has poor viewing angles and the tablet's cameras are disappointing. Furthermore, the device's connectivity is limited as it does not support fallback to 2G or 3G networks outside of 4G LTE areas. Running an outdated version of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, the tablet misses out on the benefits of newer versions, impairing its performance and user experience.
The reviewer highlights the pros, such as solid battery life and expandable memory via microSD card, but ultimately criticizes the tablet for its poor design, low performance, outdated software, and high price point of $249 without a contract. Comparatively, other tablets like the Google Nexus 7, HP Slate 7, and Kindle Fire HDX offer better specifications and performance at competitive prices. The presenter concludes by advising viewers to consider these alternatives before purchasing the Verizon Ellipsis 7.
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In this part of the video, Joe Mari introduces the Verizon Ellipsis 7, a 7-inch budget mid-range tablet available through Verizon Wireless, featuring 4G LTE data connectivity. He outlines that the video will cover the tablet’s design, hardware, software, and overall value. Joe points out the device’s large bezels and front-facing 0.3 MP VGA camera. He notes the practical aspect of the bezels for gaming but criticizes their size. Additionally, the video includes a demonstration of the tablet’s front-facing speakers, though Joe expresses concern about the tablet’s slow performance, as evidenced during an audio test.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker evaluates the audio and hardware features of the Verizon Ellipsis 7 tablet. They note that while the front-facing speakers are convenient, they are easy to cover and not of high quality. The video highlights various ports and slots, including the micro SD card slot and the micro USB charging port. Additionally, the plastic build of the tablet is criticized for its unattractive design and difficulty to hold with one hand compared to the Nexus 7. Despite the budget nature of the tablet, the performance is surprisingly smooth for basic tasks, but it struggles with multitasking and heavier games like Riptide GP2, showing its limitations with a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and 1 GB of RAM.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the host discusses the performance and limitations of the tablet in various scenarios. They highlight that while the tablet can play games like Riptide GP2, Plants vs. Zombies, and Angry Birds, the gaming experience may be impaired by frame rate drops and lag due to limited processing power. Multitasking also tends to slow down the device. The 7-inch display, although marketed as HD, has a resolution of 1280×800 and approximately 216 pixels per inch, resulting in poor viewing angles and fuzzy text. The tablet’s cameras, a 3.2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front camera, are also described as disappointing. Overall, the tablet is deemed adequate for basic tasks but lacks in performance and display quality compared to higher-end devices.
00:09:00
In this segment, the speaker discusses the camera interface and performance of a tablet, noting it looks outdated and performs poorly with VGA quality that is grainy. The device, however, offers solid battery life, lasting a full day or around six to eight hours of video playback under mixed usage. A key issue highlighted is the tablet’s connectivity limitations: it supports Verizon’s 4G LTE but lacks fallback to 2G or 3G networks, resulting in no mobile data when outside 4G LTE areas. This connectivity limitation is a significant downside for the speaker. Additionally, the tablet runs on an unspecified version of Android out of the box.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the outdated version of the Android operating system on a specific tablet, which is still running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean despite newer versions like 4.4.3 KitKat being available. The outdated software affects the tablet’s performance, particularly in multitasking, and the user experience misses out on the improvements made in more recent updates. Although the tablet retains functional features like Google Now, lock screen widgets, and quick settings, its obsolescence is highlighted as a significant drawback. The speaker also points out that, compared to other modern and competitively priced tablets such as the Google Nexus 7, HP Slate 7, and Kindle Fire HDX, this tablet lags in design, processing speed, display quality, and connectivity options. Moreover, the price of $249 without a contract is seen as unreasonable. As a result, the speaker finds it challenging to recommend this tablet given its outdated software and stiff competition.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the pros and cons of the Verizon Ellipsis 7 tablet. The main points include the tablet’s ability to expand memory via a microSD card slot as an advantage, but its outdated Android version and other cons make it less recommendable. The presenter suggests that while it could be a basic device for online use, there are much better options available. Viewers are advised to research thoroughly before purchasing. The segment ends with a mention of a comparison video with the Google Nexus 7, details on following the presenter on social media, and a reminder to like and subscribe to the channel.