What's this? Based on Ease of use, Display, Touch response, Versatility, Battery life, and Weight. Due to test upgrades, results may vary from past Ratings.
Price range:
$149.88 - $175.99
Summary:A larger tablet from Coby with a 9.7-inch screen and Wi-Fi Internet only, running on the Android 4 operating system. Uses the GetJar app store for downloading apps. Tested with 8GB of storage.
The Coby MID9740-8 (Wi-Fi, 8 GB) is a larger tablet computer with a 9.7-inch screen. It has a screen resolution of 1024 x 768, which is low for its size. The squarish screen is a better shape for photos than for videos.
The tablet has a 1 GHz Alwinner Cortex A8 processor with 1 cores. It runs on the Android 4 operating system. It has 1GB memory and is available with 8GB storage. You can add a microSD memory card for more storage.
There is a headphone jack with a volume control, a built-in microphone, and a mono speaker. Internet connectivity is via Wi-Fi. You can plug a digital TV into the HDMI port for a large-screen view. It has a 0.3-megapixel webcam, and a 2-megapixel camera.
The tablet measures 9.6 inches long by 7.5 inches wide by 0.5 inches thick, and weighs 1.4 pounds.
About This Brand
Coby produces budget-priced Android-based tablets in a variety of sizes.
Features & Specs - Coby MID9740-8 (Wi-Fi, 8 GB)
Screen size (in.) Diagonal measure; most are 15:9, iPads are 4:3.
Screen size (in.)
9.7
Internal storage (GB) Internal storage; can be expanded with a memory card on most models.
Internal storage (GB)
250
Operating system The underlying program that runs the user interface and applications.
Operating system
Android 4
Cellular data Can use a wireless carrier's data plan to connect to the Internet.
Cellular data
No
Memory-card reader Has a slot for a standard memory card (usually a micro-SD) to store or transfer files.
Memory-card reader
Yes
Webcam A front-facing video camera for video chat.
Webcam
Yes
Camera A rear-facing camera for shooting photos or video recordings.
Camera
Yes
GPS Can receive satellite data for precise navigation.
GPS
No
Optional folding keyboard Custom-designed keyboard+trackpad docking unit that folds like a laptop, available at extra cost.
Optional folding keyboard
No
Fingerprint-resistant screen Screen coating reduces adhesion of skin oils and makes cleaning easier.
Fingerprint-resistant screen
No
Approved app market Can access a rich variety of apps authorized by the operating system manufacturer.
Approved app market
No
Length (in.) The length of the computer measured to the nearest tenth of an inch.
Besides no Google Play compatibility issue, It did work ok for the first 40 days.<br /><br />I was using it but battery was at 35% so I left it charging for 2 hours on a table and when I turned back on, the screen just went black & white with scratches as if the LCD had broken.<br /><br />Never fell down and always treated it well just for checking emails at home and some game playing (there arent many for this tablet).<br /><br />I hate dealing with customer service causeed by bad quality issues. Besides, I am sure they will tell me its my fault for the broken lcd (hope not).
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By Exasperated
from Waverly, WA
1.0
Coby MID9740-8 (Wi-Fi, 8 GB) is junk
1/19/2013
Pros
Looks Nice
Cons
Frustrating
Getjar App Has Problems
Keeps Going Back
Screen Freezes Constsntly
To Main Screen
When Loading App
Best Uses
Anchor For Small Boat
Comment:
Purchased this for my mother-in-law to play games. Downloaded some games with difficulty and found out that Getjar, the app that Coby uses for downloading, had issues, check out Coby website,then downloaded the SlideMe app. Had problems at first which I contributed to the Coby tablet because I didn't have any issues with my Samsung. The screen kept freezing up at which time I put it in the box and am returning it on Monday.
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