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    Velocity Micro Cruz 7? Android Tablet $69.99

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Rodster, Sep 25, 2011.

  1. Rodster

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    Rodster, Sep 25, 2011
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    Man, that's pretty cheap. I'm tempted to get one for myself too.
     
    kobe, Sep 25, 2011
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    Wow, Cool! I bought one from Buy.com for ~$90 but this one looks better, probably better support. Maybe I will return the Buy.com one if I can without a restocking fee. This is the one I bought at buy.com: Buy.com - SVP 7.0-inches Touch Panel WiFi Adroid 2.2 Tablet PC / Mobile Internet Device

    More detailed specs can be found for this Velocity Micro one here: http://www.cruzreader.com/R101.php

    Seems it doesn't have access to any android market or other markets, mainly just books and magazines.
     
    HTWingNut, Sep 25, 2011
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    I'd stick with the one you've got if you paid $90. It'll cost you shipping and like you said a restocking fee. Your Tablet runs on Android 2.2 whereas the Newegg device runs on Android 2.0 and the details are minimal.

    Your device allows for Micro SD expansion up to 32 GB.
     
    Rodster, Sep 25, 2011
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    I realized this cruz one has access to the "cruz market" but they only have a couple dozen apps on there that I can see:

    cruz Market Apps List

    The Cruz also has an 800x600 screen where the one I got only has 800x480.
     
    HTWingNut, Sep 25, 2011
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    There are really easy ways to get just about any android device to access the google market. I have an Archos and easily put the regular "market" app on it.
     
    MSGaldenzi, Sep 26, 2011
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    Every time I see your avatar I think of Old Spice. :D
     
    Rodster, Sep 26, 2011
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