Huawei MediaPad X1 - user opinions and reviews
- Pate64
- nmN7
Been using the Mediapad X1 for 1,5 months now and here are the main pros and cons:
+ Display. Wonderful quality and brightness. Sunlight is no problem and the automatic brightness works very well.
+ Internet speed. 3G and especially 4G function really good and the surfing is a joy with my favourite browser Dolphin
+ Size. Perfect hybrid of a tablet and a phone. Fits into pockets and can be held on ear like any phone. For me this is the ultimate do-it-all mobile device
+ Look and feel. High quality feel and look, no cracks or other noises. Nice and slim body
+ Hardly anyone has this in Finland so draws positive attention :)
+ Camera. Not quite the level of the best today's phone cameras but still very good in good light. Lots of details and natural colors in pics
+ Speaker sound very good
+ Display surface very easy to be kept clean, just a wipe and it is like new
- Bluetooth connection breaks sometimes, especially if something else is being done with the device simultaneously
- Just a tiny lag exists, hopefully Kitkat fixes this. The lag is by no means disturbing although
- Have had to boot twice in 1, 5 months
- Tony Shen
- Tu91
Pate64, 31 Aug 2014You're right, noticed this in Helsinki yesterday: the GPS fix took almost a minute. For me thi... moreAs a comparision, my 2 years old Samsung Galaxy Note 2 can alway lock satellite signal within 10 seconds, even in city urban area - thanks for the Glonass ability. It is not only about locking speed but also accuracy - the more satellites it can see the more accurate it is.
- Pate64
- nmNY
Tony Shen, 30 Aug 2014Not a big problem on motorway but in city area where high buildings exist everywhere and the s... moreYou're right, noticed this in Helsinki yesterday: the GPS fix took almost a minute. For me this is however not such a big deal..
- Tony Shen
- Tu91
Pate64, 30 Aug 2014Even without the glonass, my X1 gets the satellite fix always in about 10 seconds. Haven't had... moreNot a big problem on motorway but in city area where high buildings exist everywhere and the street/road is narrow, it is essential that the handset see as much sattelites as possible. It will make a big difference. Plus, you normally do not need navigation on motorway, but in city urban areas, you do neet it.
- Pate64
- nmMN
Tony Shen, 29 Aug 2014Now you can buy it with stock Android without Huawei's UI, but has to be under the HP brand. T... moreEven without the glonass, my X1 gets the satellite fix always in about 10 seconds. Haven't had any problems with gps or navigation yet.
- Tony Shen
- Tu91
Now you can buy it with stock Android without Huawei's UI, but has to be under the HP brand. The true problem for me of this device is it does not support GLONASS which will sure reduce the positioning performance.
http://store.hp.com/SwedenStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=J5U77AA&opt=UUW&sel=TBL
- Pate64
- nmNn
X-Man, 28 Aug 2014Thanks a lot for your reply. Now there is nothing that can stop me from getting this beauty. ... moreYes, as saw min said, the is more than 10 gb available, after installing apps (i have music, office and game apps)
- Pate64
- nmNn
dwaha, 29 Aug 2014i want this device but speed just 1.6,is it fast enough ?and any big difference between this a... moreTo my opinion it is as fast as Note 3 or Xperia Ultra. I use Nova Prime launcher and works like a charm!
- Pate64
- nmN7
Saw Min, 29 Aug 2014I do recommend you guys to upgrade to kitkat 4.4.2. Coz It was a little lag before it with JB ... moreYeah, would like to do it, but for the European version there is no update available yet.
- Saw Min
- vL5B
I do recommend you guys to upgrade to kitkat 4.4.2. Coz It was a little lag before it with JB 4.2.2. After the update, the phone runs so smooth and fast.
- Saw Min
- vL5B
It's over 10GB left after I have installed my fav applications on phone. It's more than enough i guess ....
- dwaha
- pFj2
i want this device but speed just 1.6,is it fast enough ?and any big difference between this and 2.3 ?please tell me because I want this if it fast enough.
- X-Man
- IWHj
Pate64, 27 Aug 2014The Chinese ROMs of the X1 have the small hiding arrow, which hides the navigation bar and you... moreThanks a lot for your reply. Now there is nothing that can stop me from getting this beauty. Another question if you don't mind. How much is the user available memory for the 16GB? My GN7 has 13.43GB. Thanks in advance.
- Anonymous
- NyjE
Pate64, 28 Aug 2014Yes, usually it doesn't matter. Just some TV apps didn't slide it away and there it disturbed... moreI use Dragon VLC Lite and it slides away the navigation bar when it plays web TV shows in full screen.
- Saw Min
- vL5B
I have upgraded to Kitkat 4.4.2 B010 on 3G version. Very smooth fast and love this ...... but can't install Google+. It's due to 400 dpi as xdevelopers say ... Just buy it I bet you won't get even a single regret ... :)
- Pate64
- nmPd
Anonymous, 28 Aug 2014I have the European version 7D-501L, it is not a big deal even the navigation bar is always th... moreYes, usually it doesn't matter. Just some TV apps didn't slide it away and there it disturbed a bit. I also like Dolphin browser's full screen setting and there it is nice to have the full 7 inches in use.. I had Sony Xperia Ultra and for some reason the navigation bar irritated me there :)
- Anonymous
- NyjD
Pate64, 27 Aug 2014The European version is 7D-501L, it must be rooted in order to get the hideable nav bar. Chin... moreI have the European version 7D-501L, it is not a big deal even the navigation bar is always there.
It doesn't bother me.
- Pate64
- nmPd
The European version is 7D-501L, it must be rooted in order to get the hideable nav bar. Chinese versions (7D-501u) have that functionality activated.
- Pate64
- nmPd
X-Man, 27 Aug 2014I am thinking of buying this device. But I have a question in which I hope you can answer. Y... moreThe Chinese ROMs of the X1 have the small hiding arrow, which hides the navigation bar and you can easily swipe it back when needed.
However the European version, that I have, didn't have the possibility to hide the nav bar. I rooted my unit with KingoRoot and used a root browser to modify a system folder according to instructions I found at XDA developer forum. I just added two command rows and boom, now I have the possibility to hide the navigation bar.
I must say that the functionality is very handy, when you need the full screen, e.g when browsing, you just click the bar away.
Can totally recommend X1. Same screen quality as in Nexus 7, but much more compact thanks to narrow bezels. Much better camera and phone function, etc..
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