Jay-Tech Tablet in the test: bargains or scrap?

At Real, the Jay-Tech Tablet PA 762 was regularly on offer for 55 euros. In this article we show you what the tablet is really good for in the test and with which alternative you are better served.

Jay-Tech Tablet: is it worth buying?

• The real Jay-Tech tablet costs only 55 instead of 99 euros. For the price, you get a handy 7-inch tablet with Android 4.2.2. The weight is 300 grams.
• The processor achieves a meager 2 x 1.0 GHz, the display has a resolution of only 800 x 480 pixels. The free space is 8 GB.
• The battery has a capacity of 2, 500 mAh and is charged via micro-USB. You can access the Internet via WiFi, GPS and 3G are not on board.
• Conclusion: Both the software and the hardware of the Jay-tech PA762 are more than outdated. Despite the low price, you are not doing yourself a favor.

Amazon Fire 7: alternative to the Jay-Tech tablet

• The Fire 7 tablet from Amazon also comes with a 7-inch display. However, the resolution is significantly higher at 1, 024 x 600 pixels. The weight is approximately the same at 295 grams.
• Instead of Android, the so-called Fire OS runs on the Fire Tablet. It is a slightly modified version of Android. Nevertheless, you can install all Android apps on the Fire Tablet.
• The processor also runs significantly faster with 4 x 1.3 GHz. The memory is 8 GB, and you can expand it by up to 256 GB using a microSD card.
• The Fire 7 comes with two cameras. The front camera is suitable for video telephony in modest VGA quality, the rear camera has a resolution of 720p in HD.
• The Fire 7 HD is also priced at the level of Jay-Tech. It is already available for 55 euros. If you can endure some advertising from time to time, you can get it for just 40 euros.

In the next practical tip, we will show you what really matters when buying a tablet.