Linx Commtiva N700 Android Tablet Review

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The Linx is a hardy and attractive tablet and suitable for home use and on the move.

This tablet offers 3 mega pixel camera as well as front facing can photography and record making it perfect for any of you Skype users out there. It has reachable volume controls on the top of the device. There’s four touch sensitive buttons creating access to shortcuts and navigating through menus. The operating system is slightly dated using Google android 2.2. the edges are a bit sharp but reasonable and easy to hold comfortably.

“The Linx Commtiva N700 is the most affordable, feature rich multimedia tablet available”. Simon Slater (Product Manager at Linx)

The Linx Commtiva best bits

• Allow shortcuts to media files and eBooks,email and internet
• Access to the Android Market app store to download third party video players
• 802.11g Wi-Fi connection
• An impressive feature is that the Sim card slot an be used to browse internet even when Wi-Fi networks aren’t available.
• 300 minutes of battery life looses the inconvenience of draining whilst on the go
• Free leatherette case, protects from abrasions and doubles up as a stand when folded in half providing a prop for hands free use.
• Chassis is strong and capable of keeping up with your busy schedule.

What could be improved

• Ports are limited with just a mini USB connection
• Screens sharpness is limited due to low 800×480 pixel resolution- photos and movies to be a lower quality.
• Videos  in HD stutter occasionally
• QUALCOMM processor has problems if too many apps are open at the same time.

The screen is bright and eye catching and it is 7 inch display is responsive when zooming and rotating. As pictured on the left hand side are four shortcuts creating an easy access tool for busy users. The side view may appear chunky at first glance but is most definitely portable. The black finish creates a professional feel with the only downside of messy fingerprint marks.

The Linx comes in at a cool £330 making in affordable but efficient enough to compete with the best. It has desirable features and its a lightweight 375grams and 0.5 inches thick and can be slotted into bags and even larger pockets if you wear a matrix trench coat to work! This tablet can handle the endurance of the day and also provide a reasonable size screen of good quality. If it looks familiar it may be because it is very similar to the Viewsonic Viewpad 7 only £90 cheaper which cant be a bad thing. The reviews seem positive and acknowledge the capability of this tablet.

What other people think

Amazon review rated 3.5/5

Expert review  - rated 4/5

Which review has a insightful video:

WHAT LAPTOP Magazine- reviewed at 3.5/5

Do you own the Linx Commita N700 or plan to buy one in the near future? What is your opinion on the quality of the screen and your experience of the battery life?

I hope to hear from you guys. Don’t be afraid to voice your opinions!