Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader
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The Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader has a TFT-LCD 7" color touch screen with 600 x 800 resolution. It runs an Android operating system, which makes available the AppsLib. The Novel eReader supports text, photo, video and audio files. The high-resolution screen is great for reading, watching movies and viewing photos. There's also a headphone jack for listening to music and audio books in private.
Pandigital has integrated WiFi connectivity into the Novel eReader as well. You can surf the Web, read daily newspapers, e-mail, shop, check social networks and download books & magazines whenever and wherever you want. The Android AppsLib gives you access to thousands of downloadable ebooks, comics and fun applications including games and functional apps. All of this goes straight to your device; there's no need for a computer.
The Novel eReader has an internal memory capacity of 2GB, but a 2-in-1 card reader facilitates memory expansion up to 32GB. Besides WiFi, it also offers USB 2.0 connectivity. The Novel eReader also has full virtual keyboard, volume up/down and power on/off functions. It offers so much more than a typical eReader, is RoHS compliant and is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and Mac OS X.
- Features
- • 7" digital TFT LCD touch screen with 600 x 800 resolution • Supports ebook, audio, video and image file formats • 2GB internal memory with SD/SDHC & MMC/MMC+ expandable storage up to 32GB • Full virtual keyboard and tactile volume up/down and power on/off functions • WiFi connectivity, USB port & headphone jack • Over 2 million books, magazines and newspapers available from the Barnes & Noble online bookstore
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 7" (17.8 cm) |
| Resolution | 600 x 800 pixels |
| User Interface | Virtual: Full touch screen / Virtual keyboard Tactile: Volume Up/Down, Power On/Off |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Internal Memory | 2GB |
| Card Readers Supported | SD/SDHC & MMC/MMC+ (up to 32GB) |
| Supported File Types | |
|---|---|
| eBook | EPUB, PDF |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, WAV |
| Images | JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF |
| Video | MPEG4 |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| WiFi Compatible | 802.11 b/g |
| USB Port | mini-USB 2.0 |
| Output | Stereo 3.5 mm mini-jack (headphone) |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Menu Language | English |
| Operating System | Android |
| System Requirements | Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 Mac OS X |
| Battery Type | Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion |
| Compliance | RoHS, WEEE, CARB |
| Certification | FCC, CE, UL |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.25 x 7.25 x 0.5" (13.3 x 18.4 x 1.3 cm) |
| Weight | 12 oz (340.2 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 20 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
45%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to read (11)
- Good screen quality (10)
- Attractive (9)
- Compact (6)
- Durable (5)
Cons
- Limited compatibilty (7)
- Poor software bundle (7)
- Short battery life (7)
- Flimsy (4)
- Limited storage (4)
Best Uses
- Entertainment (7)
- Everyday (7)
- Travel (6)
- Multimedia (5)
- Good for commuting (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (5), Student (5), Traveler (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes (10), No (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
A great value for the money but.....
Having purchased the Novel 7" ereader for my grandaughter I was delighted with the capabilities of the device. Instead of just an ereader she got a mini-IPAD albeit a little slow. I foun...Read complete review
Having purchased the Novel 7" ereader for my grandaughter I was delighted with the capabilities of the device. Instead of just an ereader she got a mini-IPAD albeit a little slow. I found the keyboard easy to use despite some reviews I found to the contrary. You just need to realize it's pressure sensitive. I was delighted to discover how intuitive the interface was as my 10 year old grandaughter began to use it with no instruction from me.
The only BUT is the fact that the WIFI is a little slow but easily good enough for email but not interactive gaming. As an ereader it is also just fine. For youngsters where investing a lot of money may not be appropriate this is an ideal device.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
not bad..NO ANDROID MARKET ACCESS
great if you want a practical reader w/wifi capability. Can surf the web and shop online. They say there is an update for the reader, but unless I am doing something wrong I...Read complete review
great if you want a practical reader w/wifi capability. Can surf the web and shop online. They say there is an update for the reader, but unless I am doing something wrong I can not get it to work. Submitted a manufacturer email for support, so far no answer 24 hours later. Purchased one for me and one for my partner. Reader works great with Barnes and Noble, but havent been able to get Amazon or other book services to work unless I download them into my desktop PC and transfer them to the reader. SPECIFICALLY BOUGHT IT FOR ANDROID APPS, BUT THEY ARE ONLY 1.5 VERSION COMPATIBLE AT THIS POINT. If I figure the update and get better service from Pandigital, I will certainly update thi sreview at that time. So far battery life VERY SHORT.
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Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Poor Backlight
Best Uses
- Everyday
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
The product that I got was ordered new but it looks like is was used
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Read
- Good Screen Quality
Cons
- Limited Compatibilty
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Entertainment
- Travel
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
I use this product as entertainment
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Durable
- Easy To Read
- Good Screen Quality
Cons
- Limited Compatibilty
Best Uses
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
Purchased this product for my wife, primarily as an e-reader but also for some limited tablet related things (e.g. Facebook, e-mail). Quickly found out that this product was very hard to use due to the extremely poor touch screen and slow responsiveness. I appreciate that you pay for what you get, but there would be a 1 or 2 second delay from applying your finger (or the supplied stylus) before the touch screen moved. In addition the e-mail client was poor and did not recognize either my Hotmail account or my wife's Yahoo! account.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Good Screen Quality
Cons
- Poor Software Bundle
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
This is Very GENERIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable
- Easy To Read
Cons
- Limited Storage
Best Uses
- Entertainment
- Multimedia
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
To search the web. My son enjoys playing games and downloading music.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Read
Cons
- Flimsy
- Poor Screen Quality
- Poor Software Bundle
Best Uses
- Entertainment
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
Ok product, but I watched my son set his tablet down on the table and "crack" just like that. It was not even that hard. I would say add another 75 dollars or so and buy something that may last longer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Read
Cons
- Limited Compatibilty
- Poor Screen Quality
- Poor Software Bundle
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
I couldn't use the product because it did not come with the info my computer needs and when the computer searched the wed for the info. it found nothing! and the wifi is so slow i never even got to create an account, I gave up after 4 tries, it's going back to the store!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Read
- Good Screen Quality
Cons
- Limited Storage
Best Uses
- Entertainment
- Everyday
- Multimedia
- Travel
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
the tablet is a gift but I had to take it out and see if it was easy to figure out and use, which it seems to be.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
Cons
- Customer support
- Limited Compatibilty
- Limited Storage
- Poor Screen Quality
- Poor Software Bundle
Best Uses
- Check email
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
I wouldn't rate this a star but it was a required field. Everything that's cheap isn't good and this tablet was too cheap tp be good. I tried to download several apps, some I even paid for and they didn't work. I didn't get upset, just figured I would call customer support; 30 minutes later and I am removing any personal info there is from this device. It does not support adnroid apps and it is very slow. There are some things on it that worked ok for the money but after downloading 10 apps and only 2 worked and the lack of customer support has me finished with Pandigital. In my opinion they get 0 stars, poor product and even poorer customer service.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Limited Compatibilty
Best Uses
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
This product dose not have a real android operating system with it. You can not download android apps on this tablet. Did not like B&N books. Do research before buying this product. I had problems updating the system too. It stinks.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact Design
Cons
- Limited Compatibilty
Best Uses
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
Not bad product if you like B and N bookstore, but you can't downdload any true Andriod apps on this tablet. Is very hard to understand how to use. With short battery life.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Good Screen Quality
Cons
- Poor Software Bundle
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
It was just delivered before she stepped out, so she wanted me to see how things on it worked. The wifi was easy to connect on "linkys" but setting my own up, I had no clue but wasn't to worried about at the time. After fooling with ebook on it... which was alot more complicated than it should have been, it kept asking for the android phone. After 30 minutes of fooling with it, the battery died, because it was not charging. As we speak, I have it plugged into the computer, But as I go to turn it on, it just shuts back off. I then looked for help online thinking maybe it doesn't have enough life to be on and charge at the same time, but this issue is very common with this device. Some didn't work when they recieved it, some didn't work after a few weeks to a month. Mines, well my mother's worked just enough to look at it. She got this product to see if she would enjoy the use of it enough to step her game up to an iPad. I would suggest anyone to save for an Ipad (even though I heard iPad struggles to charge on a lapton, and will need a strong motherboard at times)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Read
- Good Screen Quality
- Great features vs price
- Great Software Bundle
- Lighter than a laptop
- Uses a SD card also
Cons
- Glass digitized screen
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Commutting
- Entertainment
- Everyday
- Mini laptop
- Multimedia
- Travel
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
I bought this to replace a KOBO reader. I was looking to trade up from the basic KOBO to the one with the touch screen when I saw this one at [...] and thought, WOW for the same price of [$], I can have a beautiful color screen where the KOBO is B&W, be able to also have somewhat of a tablet as well..The screen is gorgeous. The free available apps are great. The ability to read my B&N books great.My only real complaint is its weight, more than a pound which does get heavy when holding in my hand while reading in bed.I like it so much that I have decided to just consider it a small laptop . . . which it basically is. It allows me to surf the web, and add office programs in addition to the many just mentioned.If you want something light, this will not be the one for you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Durable
- Good Screen Quality
- Great Software Bundle
Cons
Best Uses
- Academics
- Everyday
- Travel
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
I havent got the tablet yet but based on other reviews it seems pretty good despite all the little flaws. I love that it has wifi. I wanted this for about three years now and im finally goingto get for my birthday that was three days ago im so excited. I am mainly going to use it for reading and sometimes to go on the internet. Overall it looks awesome!!!!!!!!! :)
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact Design
Cons
- Flimsy
- Poor Backlight
- Poor Software Bundle
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Academics
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
I understand why Apple is the first. At Pandigital nothing works! The eareader is very slow and has bugs and hardware problems. It doesn't shut off or turn on when you want. The touchscreen is really mistake. Google Android App is a joke. Nothing works.
I will give it to my dog and buy a Ipad2
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Read
- Good Compatibility
Cons
- Flimsy
- Not Durable
- Poor Customer Service
- Poor Screen Duribility
- Poor Screen Quality
Best Uses
- Everyday
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
Great price for color screen! However, easily breakable and not user friendly. It took several months to figure it out. Even with normal wear and tear issues, customer service is very hard to deal with. Either you get no response or they send you a preautomated message. My pandigital stopped working when it was still covered by warrenty, and it was just a headache dealing with customer service.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact Design
- Easy To Read
- Good Screen Quality
Cons
- Limited Compatibilty
- Limited Storage
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Commutting
- Entertainment
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
great if you want a practical reader w/wifi capability. Can surf the web and shop online. They say there is an update for the reader, but unless I am doing something wrong I can not get it to work. Submitted a manufacturer email for support, so far no answer 24 hours later. Purchased one for me and one for my partner. Reader works great with Barnes and Noble, but havent been able to get Amazon or other book services to work unless I download them into my desktop PC and transfer them to the reader. SPECIFICALLY BOUGHT IT FOR ANDROID APPS, BUT THEY ARE ONLY 1.5 VERSION COMPATIBLE AT THIS POINT. If I figure the update and get better service from Pandigital, I will certainly update thi sreview at that time. So far battery life VERY SHORT.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Durable
- Easy To Read
- Good Screen Quality
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Everyday
- Travel
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
Having purchased the Novel 7" ereader for my grandaughter I was delighted with the capabilities of the device. Instead of just an ereader she got a mini-IPAD albeit a little slow. I found the keyboard easy to use despite some reviews I found to the contrary. You just need to realize it's pressure sensitive. I was delighted to discover how intuitive the interface was as my 10 year old grandaughter began to use it with no instruction from me.
The only BUT is the fact that the WIFI is a little slow but easily good enough for email but not interactive gaming. As an ereader it is also just fine. For youngsters where investing a lot of money may not be appropriate this is an ideal device.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact Design
- Durable
- Easy To Read
- Good Compatibility
- Good Screen Quality
- Great Software Bundle
- Long Battery Life
Cons
Best Uses
- Commutting
- Entertainment
- Everyday
- Multimedia
- Travel
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
Easy to use. Wifi connects fast.I love downloading from my libary, FREE.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Price
Cons
- Poor Software Bundle
Best Uses
Comments about Pandigital Novel 7" Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader:
I bought it hoping to give it to my 7 yr old to surf web, but after updating firmware and converting to tablet, even for a 7 yr old, doesn't cut it. Very sluggish and the screen is made of glass, delicate.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What's in the Box
- AC Adapter
- Tabletop Stand
- USB Cable
- Stylus
- 1-Year Warranty
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