Tablet PCs aren't anything new, but with the launch of the iPad the buzz is definitely strong these days. In addition to Apple's new product, plenty of other companies have something to offer, or something on the way. Camangi offers a tablet PC that first made its debut late in 2009, and after a bit of refinement was relaunched in the spring of 2010. This review is going to take a look at the "new and improved" Camangi WebStation 7" Android based tablet PC.



The promotional image above shows the WebStation loaded up to its home page, and the first impression it makes is definitely a good one. It has a sleek look, a vibrant 7" touchscreen display, and the promise of tapping in to the Android marketplace for a variety of useful applications. Before taking a look to see if the first impressions are on the money, let's look at some published data on the unit, as taken from the Camangi website.

Features and Specifications:

» System:
   » Google Android
   » CPU: Marvell PXA303 624MHz
   » System memory: 128MB Mobile DDR
   » Flash memory: 256MB NAND (system)
   » Input: Software keyboard; USB keyboard support
   » Storage: 8GB Micro SD Card

» Size:
   » Height: 4.72 inches (120mm)
   » Width: 7.87 inches (200mm)
   » Depth: 0.57 inches (14.5mm)
   » Weight:13.75 ounces (around 390 grams)

» Display:
   » 7-inch TFT LCD, 16M True Color
   » Single Resistive touch panel with hard glass
   » High-resolution screen, 800-by-480 pixels
   » G-sensor

» Power and battery:
   » Built-in rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery (3.7V 4000mAh)
   » Standby time: up to 4 days (without GPS & Wi-Fi connection)
   » Internet and media use: up to 4-5 hours
   » Power charging: 5V 3A DC in

» Communication:
   » Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
   » USB dongle to 3G connectivity (not included)
   » GPS module

» Media:
   » Audio playback: 3GP, MP3, OGG, MID, WAV
   » Video playback: 3GP, MPEG4
   » Photo viewer: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP
   » eBook viewer: EPUB

» Connectors and input/ output:
   » Built-in speaker (80hm 2x 1W)
   » 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
   » AC Adaptor, 4mm DC in
   » Built-in omni-directional microphone
   » Micro SD card slot, supports 1G~16G
   » Type A & mini-B USB port

» Accessories:
   » Headset with mic
   » AC Adapter Input: 110-240V 0.5A
   » Quick Start Guide & Important Product Information
   » Stand
   » Pouch
   » Wipe

For a more complete list of technical data regarding the Camangi WebStation, please visit this link.