https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:11:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/15/what-a-gaming-tablet-looks-like-when-kojima-productions-controls-the-design/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/15/what-a-gaming-tablet-looks-like-when-kojima-productions-controls-the-design/#respond Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:27 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=498273 Gaming laptop collaborations have trained people to expect a sticker job. Print a character on an existing lid, swap one accent color, and call it a special edition. Buyers have seen that formula so many times that most don’t look twice anymore. The Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP, built with Kojima Productions, skips it entirely. Price: […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/15/what-a-gaming-tablet-looks-like-when-kojima-productions-controls-the-design/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/aumi-10-1-android-tablet-review-an-ipad-user-tries-a-69-budget-tablet/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/aumi-10-1-android-tablet-review-an-ipad-user-tries-a-69-budget-tablet/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:38:31 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=495034 REVIEW – Tablet computers have been a dream since before the crew emerged from stasis in 2001: A Space Odessey and caught up with what they had missed while hurtling away from the Earth. Since then, Star Trek had their PADDs, and Apple got roundly roasted for calling their tablet “iPad”. We have nearly sixteen […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/aumi-10-1-android-tablet-review-an-ipad-user-tries-a-69-budget-tablet/feed/ 2 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/02/tabwee-t90-11-inch-tablet-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/02/tabwee-t90-11-inch-tablet-review/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:38:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=480555 REVIEW – I have been an Apple junkie since the 4S came out, so the Android ecosystem is a whole new frontier to me. My aunt, however, is getting into Android, so I thought I would try one myself to see how far they’ve come. The TABWEE T90 11 inch tablet is affordable, has a […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/02/tabwee-t90-11-inch-tablet-review/feed/ 4 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/28/bncf-10-1-inch-bpad-android-tablet-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/28/bncf-10-1-inch-bpad-android-tablet-review/#respond Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:00:30 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=480989 REVIEW – I’ve been looking for an upgrade to an old Samsung tablet that I’ve had for a while now as it’s starting to get a bit slow and it’s a bit small for what I’d prefer in a tablet. An opportunity to try a brand I haven’t seen before came up and I decided […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/28/bncf-10-1-inch-bpad-android-tablet-review/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/07/17/redmagic-astra-gaming-tablet-review-phenomenal-gaming-power-and-oled-screen-in-a-mini-tablet/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/07/17/redmagic-astra-gaming-tablet-review-phenomenal-gaming-power-and-oled-screen-in-a-mini-tablet/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:11:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=476293 REVIEW – I have thoroughly enjoyed several REDMAGIC phones here at The Gadgeteer, but today I get my first crack at one of their gaming tablets. The REDMAGIC Astra gaming tablet is rocking some of the best mobile hardware available in a compact tablet that’s much easier to carry around than a 10-13 inch one. […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/07/17/redmagic-astra-gaming-tablet-review-phenomenal-gaming-power-and-oled-screen-in-a-mini-tablet/feed/ 2 Android tablet - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/30/oneplus-pad-3-review-this-android-tablet-gives-you-a-lot-of-bang-for-your-buck/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/30/oneplus-pad-3-review-this-android-tablet-gives-you-a-lot-of-bang-for-your-buck/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:04:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=474889 REVIEW – If you’re a regular visitor/reader of The Gadgeteer, you’ll know that I’m (stuck) in the Apple ecosystem. I have an iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, MacBook, and an iPad Pro. This doesn’t mean I’m anti-Android, though, because I also use Android devices, such as the OnePlus 13 smartphone, which I often use as a backup […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/30/oneplus-pad-3-review-this-android-tablet-gives-you-a-lot-of-bang-for-your-buck/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/06/8849-tank-pad-review-the-swiss-army-knife-of-android-tablets/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/06/8849-tank-pad-review-the-swiss-army-knife-of-android-tablets/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:30:46 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=471256 REVIEW – The brand of this tablet, 8849, is the height of Mt. Everest in meters. That pretty much tells you everything that you need to know about what this tablet is intended to do. If you ever need a tablet for your end-of-the-world go-bag, the 8849 Tank Pad Tablet is the one to choose. […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/06/8849-tank-pad-review-the-swiss-army-knife-of-android-tablets/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/28/x-plus-piccolo-g-series1-10-5-handheld-tablet-gaming-pc-review-interesting-hardware-held-back-by-weak-internals/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/28/x-plus-piccolo-g-series1-10-5-handheld-tablet-gaming-pc-review-interesting-hardware-held-back-by-weak-internals/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:00:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=458272 REVIEW – I’ve owned multiple mobile Windows gaming PCs now, including the excellent Asus ROG Ally and the larger Lenovo Legion Go. I also frequently play Windows and Xbox games streamed to mobile hardware (Android phones and tablets) combined with controllers. Mobile gaming is great if you’re commuting, traveling, or simply away from your desk […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/28/x-plus-piccolo-g-series1-10-5-handheld-tablet-gaming-pc-review-interesting-hardware-held-back-by-weak-internals/feed/ 0 Android tablet - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/04/agm-pad-t2-tablet-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/04/agm-pad-t2-tablet-review/#respond Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:21:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=454530 REVIEW – I’m a gadget geek. I like playing around with products that offer something different or can provide a different use case. I wanted to review the AGM Pad T2 tablet because of the cellular functionality and form factor. I was intrigued about having a bigger device than my phone that is always connected […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/04/agm-pad-t2-tablet-review/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/31/lincplus-t4-tablet-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/31/lincplus-t4-tablet-review/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:00:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=450472 REVIEW – I have been using my iPad for many years but I am accustomed to having access to both iOS and Android. My kids are always wrecking their Android tablets and then they take mine. Right now I have not had my own Android tablet for a while so I am happy to test […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/31/lincplus-t4-tablet-review/feed/ 0 Android tablet - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/09/boox-note-air3-c-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/09/boox-note-air3-c-review/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:00:51 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=448051 REVIEW – I’ve been very curious about Boox notebooks ever since I found out that these lightweight, versatile notebooks existed.  I know plenty of folks like them because they run Android (and thus apps), sip power, and the fact that they are more distraction-free than a regular tablet.  I found that to be true when […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/09/boox-note-air3-c-review/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/08/03/tcl-tab-10-nxtpaper-5g-tablet-review-a-solid-midrange-5g-tablet-option/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/08/03/tcl-tab-10-nxtpaper-5g-tablet-review-a-solid-midrange-5g-tablet-option/#respond Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:30:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=439264 REVIEW – I’ve used a baker’s dozen or more tablets over the years (Android, ChromeOS, and iOS), everything from early touchscreens that were resistive (ugh) to the latest and greatest Apple iPad Pro. The cheaper Android tablets have almost all had issues for me ranging from minor to unusable, but the TCL TAB 10 NXTPAPER […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/08/03/tcl-tab-10-nxtpaper-5g-tablet-review-a-solid-midrange-5g-tablet-option/feed/ 0 TCL TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G Tablet testing for my Gadgeteer review nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/01/20/amazons-newest-tablet-is-on-sale-make-it-run-android-apps/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/01/20/amazons-newest-tablet-is-on-sale-make-it-run-android-apps/#comments Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:00:56 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=420760 NEWS – Amazon’s newest Fire Tablet, the Fire HD 10,  is on sale for $104.99. Other models also seem to be discounted. The 3GB RAM should be sufficient for browsing, reading, streaming and light gaming and it has 64GB of storage. If you don’t need to add a lot of apps the 32GB version is […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/01/20/amazons-newest-tablet-is-on-sale-make-it-run-android-apps/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/01/13/oukitel-ot5-12-inch-2k-android-13-tablet-with-stylus-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/01/13/oukitel-ot5-12-inch-2k-android-13-tablet-with-stylus-review/#comments Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:30:42 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=418793 REVIEW – When it comes to tablets, I have a long track record. I have a 7-inch Samsung Android tablet that I have used for many years at bedtime to browse the day’s news and maybe check some email before I fall asleep. I also have a Microsoft Surface Pro 13” tablet that I use […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/01/13/oukitel-ot5-12-inch-2k-android-13-tablet-with-stylus-review/feed/ 10 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/12/29/oukitel-rt7-10-inch-android-13-rugged-tablet-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/12/29/oukitel-rt7-10-inch-android-13-rugged-tablet-review/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:04:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=414461 REVIEW – Whenever I get the opportunity to take a look at a new smartphone or tablet, I am always up for the task. Much of the recording and broadcasting work that I do has remote process monitoring built in, so it is always nice to have a capable mobile device that has enough power […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/12/29/oukitel-rt7-10-inch-android-13-rugged-tablet-review/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/11/14/blackview-tab-70-android-tablet-review-great-price-via-compromise/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/11/14/blackview-tab-70-android-tablet-review-great-price-via-compromise/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:56:13 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=410748 REVIEW – I had high hopes, but the Blackview Tab 70 Wifi Android tablet frankly needs work. Read on to see my trials and travails and maybe at this price point you could still find a use for one. What is it? The Blackview Tab 70 Wifi is a 10” tablet computer with an OS […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/11/14/blackview-tab-70-android-tablet-review-great-price-via-compromise/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/11/03/amg-pad-p1-android-tablet-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/11/03/amg-pad-p1-android-tablet-review/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:00:06 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409294 REVIEW – Android tablets come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of quality. As an iPad lover, I still try to make sure there’s not something else out there I want, so every year or so, I’ll volunteer to review one. This year’s sacrificial lamb is the AGM PAD P1 from AGM Mobile. I’ve used […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/11/03/amg-pad-p1-android-tablet-review/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/29/boox-tab-mini-c-review-the-perfect-sized-android-tablet-with-color-e-ink-thats-easy-on-the-eyes/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/29/boox-tab-mini-c-review-the-perfect-sized-android-tablet-with-color-e-ink-thats-easy-on-the-eyes/#respond Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:57:36 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=409702 REVIEW – I love e-ink devices. Text is so easy to read. They use very little power for the most part. The tablets with handwritten note-taking abilities are my favorite. My favorite one up to this point has been the reMarkable 2, but I’m always on the lookout for the next best thing. One manufacturer, […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/29/boox-tab-mini-c-review-the-perfect-sized-android-tablet-with-color-e-ink-thats-easy-on-the-eyes/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/22/blackview-tab-8-android-tablet-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/22/blackview-tab-8-android-tablet-review/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:36:43 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=402285 REVIEW – Recently I have been looking to make my daily workflows as portable and efficient as possible, and some of the effort has been focused on having a tablet in various locations of my home so that wherever I am I can just grab one and access the internet, etc. This Blackview Tab 8 […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/22/blackview-tab-8-android-tablet-review/feed/ 3 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/10/grab-this-10-1-inch-android-tablet-while-its-60-off/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/10/grab-this-10-1-inch-android-tablet-while-its-60-off/#comments Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:30:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=398366 DEAL NEWS – It looks like many companies are rolling out their deals ahead of Prime Day which starts tomorrow (7/11/2023) and this one is for a Blackview 8 WiFi Tablet which features a 10.1 inch IPS display, Quad-core processor, 7GB of RAM that can be expanded using a microSD card, dual cameras, and a […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/10/grab-this-10-1-inch-android-tablet-while-its-60-off/feed/ 11