Cube U15GT Unboxing And Impressions (Photo Heavy)

Raz · **Joined:** Fri Jul 25, 2003 5:53 am **Posts:** 22200

TroyNation wrote:

yeahman45 wrote:

does it have hdmi out?

No, just a mini USB port and micro SD slot on the side of the U15GT.

I just finished watching Alex's video review of the U15GT and I think I may consider this instead of another 7" tablet. It looks pretty snappy and I'm mainly looking for something better than my old MIDnite. Performance wise, I'm just looking for a stable wifi connection, better video playback and gaming. Comparing the MIDnite to the T760, I found the MIDnite to be narrower and easier to slip into my shirt pocket even though it is a bit heavy. A smaller 5" tab like this U15GT may be easier for me to move around with.

Games generally work well on the u15, some slow a little but still very playable.

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AniMemories · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2011 2:33 am

My paycheck can't come soon enough! :lol:

I can't wait to order this and maybe some Brainwavz when I get paid. Looking through this thread, I'm really impressed with the video results! The lack of HDMI is a downside, but I'll mostly be carrying this around campus so I wouldn't need TV-out anyway.

Btw, nice pics TWP!

The Warrior Poet · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:18 am

maderin1 wrote:

thanks for playing with the music app, looks nice ad better than on a full blown tablet, were almost at the point where we have a truly portable music player and then some

No problem mad. I was playing with both this, and my Rocktab. Of course with the bright 7" screen on the Rocktab, it's easier to see, but no where near as portable. :wink:

TroyNation wrote:

Amazing pictures TWP. They're almost like wallpaper......

Thanks Troy, appreciated. i was actually a little disappointed in them, lol. I had the shaky hand that night. They're usually much more crisp.

admin wrote:

Sound quality is good, the wolfson chip helps

but try to avoid using the standard music app as it doesnt have eq options, which leaves the audio sounding a bit flat.

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Damn, I didn't even know it had a Wolfson chip in it, lol. Learn something new everyday.

Matt wrote:

The Warrior Poet wrote:

I watched one of Matt's clips again last night, and I noticed it stutter a bit, but remembered wifi was on. Turned it off, and smooth as silk.

Why does the wifi make a difference? I noticed it in the video review too. Is it a hardware issue, or a firmware issue? Or does no one know?

admin wrote:

The active wifi maybe using more resources.

Btw the android music app does have eq, just found them under 'sound effects'.

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I agree, just a resource hog. I noticed in Alex' video that Fruit Ninja lagged, but when he turned wifi off, flawless.

admin wrote:

TroyNation wrote:

I'm a fan of PlayerPro as a music app. If I had one of these U15GT's MoboPlayer and PlayerPro would be the first two apps I'd install.

I have moboplayer downloading right now.

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You like it?

TroyNation wrote:

yeahman45 wrote:

does it have hdmi out?

No, just a mini USB port and micro SD slot on the side of the U15GT.

I just finished watching Alex's video review of the U15GT and I think I may consider this instead of another 7" tablet. It looks pretty snappy and I'm mainly looking for something better than my old MIDnite. Performance wise, I'm just looking for a stable wifi connection, better video playback and gaming. Comparing the MIDnite to the T760, I found the MIDnite to be narrower and easier to slip into my shirt pocket even though it is a bit heavy. A smaller 5" tab like this U15GT may be easier for me to move around with.

I do love the portability of this player. It's fun, it reminds me of the old days. You know, when we all would freak out when a new MP4 player came out. It's what we all wanted back then, internet on a smallish player.

AniMemories wrote:

My paycheck can't come soon enough! :lol:

I can't wait to order this and maybe some Brainwavz when I get paid. Looking through this thread, I'm really impressed with the video results! The lack of HDMI is a downside, but I'll mostly be carrying this around campus so I wouldn't need TV-out anyway.

Btw, nice pics TWP!

This is a nice unit. I have noticed a few small bugs thus far. I need to start a known bug list on the first page. I have noticed, on the screen, when locked, the background flickering slightly. When you unlock it, it doesn't do it. Doesn't hurt anything really, just an observation. Also, in settings, I have the screen lock turned off, but it still locks. Again, no biggy, just an observation. Thanks for the compliment, btw.

TroyNation · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:04 am

Thanks for pointing that out TWP. Over the years I've noticed these types of devices have different quirks in them like that. My MIDnite used to flicker when my battery was really low and just about to turn off. The T760 I returned used to flicker during certain apps.

I look forward to your known bugs list on this U15GT.

I really hope Onda kicks out a 6" version like this. They had a smartPMP that was 6" called the VX590R. I found that the 6" size is very portable, just smaller than a 7" to make it easier to hold in one hand.

The Warrior Poet · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:19 am

I was noticing that even after I unlocked the screen, it still flickered. It's slight mind you, but there none the less.

The Warrior Poet · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:24 am

Added "Known Bug" list to page 1.

maderin1 · **Joined:** Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:50 pm **Posts:** 20627

the background flickering - is that live backgrounds or static wallpaper

The Warrior Poet · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:32 am

Wallpaper. I like the live backgrounds, but I'm sure it sucks more battery life.

The Warrior Poet · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:08 am

This player sounds good, but can't say I'm crazy about the stock player. Gonna have to find something else.

AlexL · **Joined:** Mon Nov 01, 2010 1:36 pm **Posts:** 280

Lol, I had the Bug List zip down outta town for at least 20 seconds whilst trying to read it - slow comp loading images... sigh.

But as Raz said, thanks for the ongoing review! Super appreciated! I haven't had a chance to get my hands back on the U15GT to notice as much, but it looks like as far as the bugs go, it's still a top drawer tablet!

Have you managed to try earphones with it yet? I can imagine with the portability of this many would be pocket carrying and therefor wanting to listen to music on the go. Perhaps it's even worth coupling it up with a small amp?

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