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Creative ZiiO 7 review

7.2/10 AVG.
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7.2/10
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The Creative ZiiO 7 currently has an Informr score of 7.2 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 6 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
7"
Yes
Camera
Camera
Yes
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Pocket-lint
Pocket-lint

Google have repeatedly said that Android 2.x builds are not designed for tablets, with Android 3.0 specifically designed for the larger screen and offering a more complete experience. We’ve been in contact with Creative who have again confirmed that an Android 2.2 update is coming, but they wo...

- Chris Hall, Pocket-lint
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

The Creative Ziio's screen's colours look washed-out, its built-in app store is horrible and it uses an outmoded resistive touchscreen, but it's still one of the best sub-£200 tablets money can buy. Video playback is decent, it's a good-looking device and with a bit of know-how and an hour or...

- Andrew Williams, TrustedReviews
NotebookCheck
NotebookCheck

The Creative ZiiO 7" definitely doesn't belong to the verified "iPad Killers". But it's not trying to, either. All the same, you can get two Creative ZiiO 7"s with an 8 GB memory for the price of one iPad. In return, the Creative ZiiO 7" is rather more multimedia center. Considering the tablets poss...

- Simon Kohlstock, NotebookCheck
Techradar
Techradar

It's a long way behind the iPad and the Galaxy Tab in terms of overall usability. But at just £199, the Creative Ziio does offer great value for money. If you've got £200 to spend, you won't find a better tablet than the Creative Ziio.

- TechRadar Team, Techradar
Zath
Zath

You know what, I think we should leave it there. On a positive or I’m only going to be dragged back into slaughtering this device. There are so many flaws in the software it’s an easy conclusion to come to. If you want something that will leave something in your wallet, then you might wa...

- Rob Nichols, Zath


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Screen Size
7"

The Creative ZiiO 7's screen size is 7 inches with 480 x 800 pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a ZiiLABS ZMS-08 processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on the Android 2.1 Eclair operating system (OS).

Camera
Yes
There is a front-facing camera with VGA (640 x 480) 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

The tablet is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Creative's performance ratings are 4 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

ZiiO 7 Specs

Overview
Release Date December 15, 2010
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System Android 2.1 Eclair

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Processor ZiiLABS ZMS-08
Internal Storage 8 GB
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Data Cable, Stylus
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, aptX
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC Unknown
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Zoom
No
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
No
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 7 inches
Sensors Motion / Accelerometer
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock No
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Resistive Touchscreen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity Unknown
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Up to 5 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 4 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Up to 3 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 20.7 x 13.3 x 1.4 cm (8.2 x 5.2 x 0.6 in)
Weight 415 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key Yes
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Unknown
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Graphics: Wallpapers
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: No
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP
PC Synchronization: Yes
TV Out Info: HDMI
Audio Formats: AAC, Audible, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, AVI, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: No
Viewable document types: XLS, PPT, PPTX, JPG, TIFF, GIF, DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT, HTML, BMP
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, NotePad

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