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Chinon Swift-10 review

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Chinon Swift-10
Chinon Swift-10
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Some people say that once you’ve seen one Android tablet, you’ve seen them all. Normally, this isn’t true, but in the case of the Chinon Swift-10, it actually is. There is nothing about it that can be considered unique or noteworthy. It’s your standard touchscreen-equipped Android-powered mobile computing device, and if you’re the type of person who needs nothing more than a good web browser, then this tablet from Chinon will most certainly get the job done.

It features a 1.2GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of internal storage. Its touchscreen display measures 9.7-inches diagonally and has a native resolution of 1024x768 pixels. Its other features include a 2MP rear camera, a 2MP front-facing camera, USB connectivity, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, and a microSD card slot. Its default operating system is Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which puts it on par with mid-range to high-end smartphones that run the same.

The Swift-10 is a difficult tablet to recommend for almost any use other than watching movies because of its pre-loaded software. The standard battery lasts about 5 hours of video playback, which is on par with a lot of similarly sized alternatives in its price range. But with later versions of the Android software, users will surely be able to get more out of it. The relatively high price tag still makes it kind of a bitter pill to swallow, though, and those who want to save a bit of money will want to look elsewhere.

Need to Know: Chinon Swift-10

1. Comes with a 9.7-inch 1024x768 HD touchscreen display. (The Good)

2. Its two cameras both use 2-megapixel sensors. (The Good)

3. Pre-installed software is an outdated version of Android. (The Bad)

4. Battery life is short and price is high. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.2 GHz
9.7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
9.7"
2+ MP
Camera
Camera
2+ MP
8000 mAh
Battery



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Screen Size
9.7"

The Chinon Swift-10's screen size is 9.7 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a Cortex-A8 1.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
2+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 2+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 2+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
8 GB

Internal memory is 8 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
8000mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 8000 mAh battery. Chinon's performance ratings are 5 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Chinon Swift-10 Specs

Overview
Release Date January 16, 2012
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Cortex-A8 1.2 GHz
Internal Storage 8 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Manual
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth No
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Zoom
Unknown
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD
Colors Unknown
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 9.7 inches
Sensors Motion / Accelerometer
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock No
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 8000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 5 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 5 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 5 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors
Dimensions [H x W x D] 24.5 x 19.0 x 1.1 cm (9.7 x 7.5 x 0.4 in)
Weight 669 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock No
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: No
Web Browser: Yes
PC Synchronization: No
Audio Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -


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