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Chi has launched a new 7 inch Android tablet with built in 3G calling in the market. Called the Chi VX1, it has notably better design and hardware configuration compared to the its previous models, V99X and V88. The Chi VX1 specs include a powerful MediaTek MT8382 quad-core CPU, and is manufactured using 28nm process. It has frequency of up to 1.3GHz, and has integrated 3G, GPS, FM, Wi-Fi, BT modules.

This new MediaTek processor abandons the use of PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU and instead uses ARM Mali graphics chip, Mali-400MP. PowerVR SGX 544MP runs at 286-357MHz, while the Mali GPU runs at 533MHz.

Compared to its predecessors, VX1 has a narrower frame design. The border is only 5mm, and body thickness measures 7.9mm. It has 178 ° viewing angles and refresh rate is ideal for video watching. 1280 × 800 screen resolution makes its IPS + OGS display look very sharp.

The tablet supports both 3G, 2G mobile networks and has full support for dual SIM stand by as well. Supported bands include 850/1900/2100 and 850/900/1800/1900.

VX1 has optimized GPS navigation system, and we have been told it is very accurate.

After churning out the first Firefox phone, Foxconn is all set to make the first Firefox OS tablet, InFocus New tab F1 in the market. Powered by 1GHz A31 (ARM Cortex A7) quad-core processor and PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU, it comes with 2 gigabytes of DDR3 RAM, 16 GB of flash storage, micro SD card expansion, micro USB port, and a large battery with a capacity of 7000 mAh.

So, while the specifications are not groundbreaking, the Foxconn Firefox OS Quad Core Tablet runs the OS just fine as it is a fairly lightweight operating system.

Display size of InFocus New tab F1 is 10.1 inches packing 1280×800, which is just fine for a budget tablet. Since the specifications are not that high, its 7000 mAh battery will yield great battery life.

We reviewed the Kiano Elegance 9.7 3G in December 2013 and we loved the fact that it came with Android 4.2 jelly bean operating system pre loaded which ensured fluid user interface. Kiano’s Dual Core 10.1 tablet was still devoid of it, until now. The company is finally offering the new OS for it. You can download and install the OS by following this link.

The Kiano Dual Core 10.1 3G has all the hardware to run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean smoothly, thanks to the Rockchip RK3066 dual core processor that hums at 1.6 GHz clock speed and 1 gigabytes of RAM. For storage, you get 16 GB of flash storage and micro SD card slot (supports 32GB capacity).

Also read Kiano Elegance 9.7 3G review here.

Screen measures 10.1 inches and packs 1280×800 pixel resolution. Other specs include 2 megapixel rear camera, 0.3 MP webcam, HDMI output, micro USB port and a battery with a capacity of 8000 mAh .