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T**4
Read my method for installing apps to an SD card. Great tablet, definitely worth the money.
This tablet is is fantastic. I have always purchased iPad's as I generally prefer the performance of Apple devices however the downside is they cost far more than most Android ones. I have an iPad Mini but decided I needed a larger tablet for streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video but I didn't want to outlay too much and this tablet seemed the perfect choice. It helps I have a TV that has android OS installed so naturally I can pair my Huawei MediaPad to my Chromecast for stream mirroring.The 10 inch screen is great, it's as clear as you need it to be, very crisp and the colours are as vibrant as any other tablet I have previously used. The weight is good, it feels as though it's extremely well made and after testing it the performance I can say it's fantastic, Huawei have done a great job by manufacturing a very affordable tablet but also enabling it to have high-end performance. In comparison to my iPad Mini the response time for app loading, stream loading etc. is non-existent, it performs just as well so considering this cost the best part of around 60% less it was worth the investment.Now the downside (and the only downside I might add) to this tablet is by default you cannot install or transfer apps to the SD card. This is a problem for many as you do not want to eat into your internal storage if you like to download movies and TV shows for offline viewing as the 32GB will quickly disappear if you do. I managed to find an alternative method which allows you to store the downloaded data to an SD card, that method is:On the tablet via a browser (I used Chrome) search for 'apkpure', generally it's the first option in any search list, when you see it click on it and download it. When downloaded and installed this app will appear on screen and acts as a secondary app store to the Google Play one. Open apkpure, as you will see you can directly download the apk's of nearly all of the apps that are available on the Google Play store (making the Play store redundant). I managed to download the Netflix and Prime Video apps, and within those apps you can select the SD card as the default storage for downloads in the advanced setting areas (open Netflix, go to advanced settings and enable the SD card storage option). From there on anything you download for offline viewing will be stored to the SD card so you are not losing internal memory. It worked perfectly for me on this very tablet, I hope it works for you.Overall I would highly recommend this tablet if you are looking for one that performs as good as high-end ones but doesn't come with the same price.
M**A
Not as good as first thought
Although at the beginning I thought this was a great little performing tablet for the price, (had damaged my ASUS beyond repair) am so glad I waited before writing a review.Only 2-stars due to:1. EMUI OS does not allow easy moving of apps to SD Card, have to use a 3 party app. The whole point of an SD card (for me) is that I can store all my apps/data so as not to use up internal storage. Even stating default storage is the SD card, the command is ignored.2. Most of the options to administer the tablet are greyed out.3. Bluetooth only works if Location is disabled.4. Constantly freezes5. Hidden apps like Dialler cannot be removed - I have no need for it on my tablet - I use my mobile6. Bought two different cases that were supposed to be able to open/sleep tablet neither worked - option to use this type of cover not available on the tablet although it stated they can be used in their blurb.On the plus side:1. Good battery life2. Good screen resolution3. Good soundAll in all wish I had repurchased an ASUS instead as at the moment to much of my time is taken up trying to keep this darned Huawei in a semblence of working order for me.
T**Y
A well priced compromise
Last year I purchased a Fire HD 10 to replace an old Samsung tablet and a Kindle with a single device.That was an awful mistake and I have finally ditched the FIRE HD and reinstated my Kindle PaperWhite. I hated the FIRE with its OS restrictions and poor build quality. I also found reading Kindle books on it to be very tiring (with a very short battery life).As such, I wanted a plain, simple and cost-effective tablet (to accompany my Kindle). This seemed to fit the bill and at £100 (as a Prime Day deal) it is good value.Now, it then depends on what you want from a tablet. If you are looking for dazzling display graphics running resource hungry games, then this one is not for you!However, I wanted something to use when travelling that allowed me to check emails, has a reasonable word processor and lets me browse news and sports apps. This tablet is more than adequate for these purposes. It is a simple quad-core device with limited memory. The screen and battery are very adequate.It’s great to see it comes with Microsoft office already installed - surprisingly an unadvertised feature! OK, it is the 'free' version and it does prompt you to buy a subscription - but it does everything I need and means documents are compatible with my home and office PCs.It also comes with the useful Google Maps pre-installed (see note below regarding storage of off-line maps)..There is not too much bloatware but I did disable a number of apps such as GMAIL (I use Yahoo Mail). For reasons unknown it comes with HP Print Enabler ready installed. That I disabled and I installed the Epson equivalent instead. I then added BBC and SKY news and Sports and a banking app, followed by some of my favoured apps such as, BBC Weather, Prime Video, Thetrainline, a variety of TV catch-up apps and my favoured File Manager (by ASUS). The pre-installed video and music apps I ignored and installed VLC for media playback - which allows me to access media on our home NAS via our local network. I also use VLC on my PCs and mobile, indeed, its available on almost any platform.The biggest issue is not being able to install apps on the SD card. For reasons unknown, this is a Huawei rather than a Google Android OS restriction. However, all is not lost and I use a 128GB micro SD card for media files and as the tablet default storage location - eg. I have set up MAPS to store off-line maps on the card. Not being 'internal storage' means I can dis-mount the card and pop it into a PC for data exchange (though I usually use MS One-drive for anything but the largest files). I also use the card for backups.The lack of internal memory (just 16GB) can cause issues if too many apps are installed or running at the same time. However, with everything I need installed I have 3+GB free which is more than adequate for my needs. The tablet is very responsive and I don't find myself waiting for something to load. As I said above, screen resolution is very adequate however I do find it often necessary to tap the screen twice to select things. That appears to more a function of the OS rather than the tablet itself. It is a tad annoying but something I have got used to!So, this tablet more than meets my needs and I am very pleased. There are similar tablets available from Samsung and Lenovo. This one (IMHO) has the advantage as regards build quality and price – and accessories are readily available. I have also previously owned a FUSION5 tablet. That had an excellent specification but proved to be poorly built and unreliable - and had to be returned. I suppose at this price its a question of build quality Vs tech spec. I'd opt for reliability every time.I have dropped one star in my rating due to the SD card limitations and because the T3-10 doesn't support auto sleep/wake.Be aware of what you are buying here and do not set your expectation too high. However, for the price, I think this is an excellent purchase.
M**U
Great Build quality.
I am really surprised by the build quality of this tablet. Solid metal case and running android seven. I purchased this to replace a Lenovo which gave up the ghost after 20 months. Much better quality screen, camera and build quality. Really recommend it.
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