Hi. I've had my LePan since July 22. It fully charged really fast - way less time than they indicated. It's lightweight. I am enjoying this tablet for the features I've explored. Set up out the box was easy. Setting my preferences was just as easy but I do wish it came with a play-by-play user guide so I could understand the Settings choices. I printed the manual that was provided on the QVC page. It's okay - more of a general overview. I did spend some time searching out information online and found tidbits that was helpful. Not always successful, but I do look. I also downloaded the Le Pan Tablet TC 970 from LePan's website just for informational purposes.
I have a Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (which I LOVE). But I am favoring this LePan just a bit more in some areas, so here goes.
What I like so far -
1. Lock screen password (I have it set so password won't kick in for two mins after screen goes to sleep)
2. Bluetooth set up was easy
3. I like that I can change the wallpaper
4. Battery lasts a bit over a week for me so far, but I am just taking time to get to know it - I have not transitioned over full time yet.
5. Love the Apps and have downloaded a few. I have some games, but have not taken time to play yet. Just opened and poked around.
6. The Reset button is scary, because from what I read, once you do that it defaults back to manufacturers settings. I hope I never have that pleasure.
7. You can schedule the power to come on and off. I love that feature since I don't need to have it on all the time.
8. I have no knowledge about microsd cards, so I researched it. Some info was very scary. I recently bought a microsdhc 32gb card and put a few songs on it just to see if it would be painful to access. It was a breeze. So I will be placing more music on it soon. I also plan to place a movie or two on it as well - but no rush for me there.
9. I added the Kindle App and find it easy to use.
10. Most of all I was amazed at all Google has to offer. I've been with Amazon for so long that I haven't venture away, but I'm liking what I'm learning about Google.
11. The camera is ok - I find that the closer I am to the subject the better the pic (not so grainy). Same for video.
12. The Google talk gives clear audio response.
I'm still working my way around this and am taking my sweet ol' time. Like I said, I not techy, but I can find my way around some things. I have read comments about LePan, but I do believe a company has to start somewhere and for $99.96, I believe I found a gem.
Final note - Give it a try. That extended return policy (by January 31, 2015), is the only reason I went for it. The normal 30 days would not be enough time (for me) to get to know this or any other tablet.
LadyA
P.S., there's another member here - Letsgoplaces - who also gave a good review on this (it's farther down the page and subject is "LePan mini tablet sales rep" - page 2. Maybe they will add some info here too. Here's what they said,
"I bought this tablet and it's amazing. Reviews on Amazon are 5 star. I own several well known brands, samsung note, galaxy and several kindles. This tablet is every bit as good and actually nicer in some areas. I DID Google LePan and read the amazon reviews and that along with qvc's extended return clinched it for me. Its AMAZING, clear picture, nice camera, smooth fast response on the screen and downloads are quick and easy. I got a GREAT deal on a fabulous tablet. Too bad it's sold out but I'd buy again from Amazon even though it costs more there."
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