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Introducing the first multimedia tablet from Le Pan - the MODE DE VIE. Committed to “nothing but the best”, Le Pan Tablets are engineered for perfection. In keeping with this vision, the Le Pan MODE DE VIE is crafted out of premium grade materials, with a lustrous black exterior, smooth chrome frame and a sleek brushed aluminum finish on the back in addition to a stunning high-definition screen with multi-touch.
Inside, the Le Pan MODE DE VIE comes equipped with built-in GPS and Wi-Fi, a powerful 1 GHz mobile processor with plenty of memory, impressive storage of up to 32GB, opening up a whole new world of multimedia possibilities, including true video chatting with the front-facing camera, seamless media streaming and PC-like web browsing.
Full, Fast BrowsingExperience the Internet at its fullest with a 1GHz processor and Adobe Flash. True PC like web browsing is here.
Always ReadyWith up to 32GB of storage and built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even GPS, it's ready for anything and everything.
Gorgeous ScreenWith a stunning high-definition display that's large, crisp and clear, videos, games and the web never looked better.
Naturally IntuitiveSimply tap, swipe, pinch and flick to navigate your way around the large multi-touch enabled screen.
Crisp Video CallingEnjoy bright, clear video calls with the front-facing 2.0MP camera, built-in microphone, and high-resolution screen.
Thousands of AppsWith so many apps to choose from on the latest Android platform, personalizing your experience is easier than ever.
Pros: Beautiful screen, excellent color saturation and viewing angles due to using an LG LP097X02-SLA3 IPS display, exact same panel as the Apple iPad 1 and HP Touchpad. 4:3 ratio (1024x768) display is better for web browsing in either orientation. Very sensitive GLASS capacitive multitouch touchscreen. Excellent materials and build quality, rear panel is made of black anodized brushed aluminum. Amazing battery life, can go 1 to 1-1/2 weeks between charges with daily use. Fast and responsive, surprisingly little lag for a single-core tablet. It handles every game and app I've tried, flawlessly. Easy to root using instructions posted on XDA forums. You definitely get a lot for your money with this tablet!
Cons: No official upgrades beyond Froyo 2.2. Connects to my Wifi router at G speeds despite having an N wireless chipset (4626 firmware). Default pixel density is too large, making textboxes and icons take up too much screen real-estate, although this may be a pro for someone with visual impairment (can be changed if rooted). Uses a proprietary 30-pin USB cable, although an iPod/iPad/iPhone USB cable can be made to work with modifications to either socket or plug. Not fast enough or no CODEC to allow 720p x.264 .mkv files to play smoothly (but 720p Xvid .avi files play fine). Thicker and heavier than modern tablets like iPad 2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, but slightly lighter than iPad 1 and HP Touchpad. MicroSD door does not stay firmly shut on mine. Sleep of death (not waking up when pressing the power button) has occurred twice in 1-month on 4431 firmware. Has not occurred yet on 4626 firmware.
Overall Review: Le Pan may not be a well known name when it comes to tablets, but this tablet is definitely an amazing value. When you pick it up, you know immediately this is NOT the average cheap Chinese tablet. The only real disappointment I have is this tablet is stuck on Froyo 2.2 (Android for phones), with no ability to be upgraded. I do hold onto a slim hope that hackers can figure out how to get Ice Cream Sandwich on the Le Pan. Unfortunately, Le Pan has chosen to violate GPL by refusing to release source, but I've been following some threads on XDA where progress is being made that may lay the groundwork for custom ROMs. However, even if it's stuck on Froyo forever, it's an excellent tablet and worth the money.