The Five Below Tablet - Ultimate Budget Tablet?

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024

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  • @paulnkiki68
    @paulnkiki68 2 дні тому +21

    I bought the same tablet on black Friday and seeing it in action is pretty much what I expected.
    I got mine mainly to stream media (especially when it comes to my internet radio that I stream thru the TuneIn app).
    Speaker quality won't be a issue because I will patch it thru a stereo speaker with mp3/headphone jack port.
    Having it will allow me to put less stress on my smart phone by not running it almost 24/7.

  • @Xi_Pooh_Shill
    @Xi_Pooh_Shill 4 дні тому +115

    This looks straight out of 2013.

    • @aominese
      @aominese 3 дні тому +9

      I think it is. I used to have a tablet that looked identical to this well over a decade ago. The only thing that's different is the rear camera and flash, the type c port and the os version.

    • @jonesvaughn8946
      @jonesvaughn8946 3 дні тому +5

      That's because anyone under the age of 10 is not going to notice the difference between a good tablet and a junk tablet😂

    • @mannyw_
      @mannyw_ 3 дні тому +3

      @@aominese Most definitely the RAM and CPU as well. These would've been high-end specs in 2014

    • @pardox444
      @pardox444 3 дні тому +1

      Yeah, it looks like one of those picture frames from that era. The shape and the names on the back for the buttons really help give it that feel.

    • @DatboiYugo
      @DatboiYugo 3 дні тому +2

      If it looks straight out of 2013, it probably is

  • @paultidd
    @paultidd 3 дні тому +28

    The $39 Onn Tablet is a much better deal from Walmart, it comes with the newest version of Android, and practically has identical specs to the Amazon Fire Tablet, but has stock Android, instead of the weird version that Amazon Tablets get with all of the ads and bloatware.

    • @slick5077
      @slick5077 3 дні тому +3

      I wonder if they know that. This things not worth $25

    • @impaco12341234
      @impaco12341234 3 години тому

      I agree, but I did get the $39 onn tablet and it is running android go. I returned it after one day. My mistake, I guess I was expecting too much. You get what you pay for.

  • @aarsho
    @aarsho 4 дні тому +36

    I picked this up expecting nothing and honestly I'm kinda impressed at what it is for the price. Perfect for streaming some videos or music or reading an ebook while I lay down which is really all I need it to do.

    • @KelThaFunkeeGaming
      @KelThaFunkeeGaming 2 дні тому +8

      Yeah I see this as an eReader, was hoping one would pop up

  • @Newishrevolution1
    @Newishrevolution1 День тому +6

    Looks like a crane game prize

  • @ilcilc2910
    @ilcilc2910 4 дні тому +27

    I actually have to give this tablet a lot of credit for being able to do what it does for only 25 USD even in comparison to a Amazon Fire tablet 7 (on sale or not). Is it for me...............a solid NO. I am sure there are some people out there where even scrapping together $25 for a tablet is a hardship and if that's the case this tablet is at least somewhat/marginally functional enough to stream, albeit at 480p, and even get online. I mean it's only $25!!!!! What I'm really questioning is the longevity prospects of this tablet. If this tablet is going to die after only a few months of use than even at $25 it's not worth it. I do agree with you about it not being for kids !00%. A kid would get oh so frustrated with this due to how slow it was they'd probable throw it against the wall within 10 mins of use lol.

    • @PJ-sv4iw
      @PJ-sv4iw 3 дні тому +4

      These cheap tablets are akin to those free government tablets you get in grocery store parking lots. Nothing special or high end, but disposable enough to not care if it breaks or gets stolen.

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 3 дні тому +2

      You could deactivate/uninstall all the bloatware you don't want/need, and yeah at least use for it for very basic stuff if you had too, or just get a prepaid for about the same price with better specs you know does not need to be activated to use WiFi, and just use that.

  • @user-sw4qd2up2s
    @user-sw4qd2up2s 3 дні тому +18

    You're judging this unfairly. Dude it was $25. Give it a break.

  • @jessragan6714
    @jessragan6714 4 дні тому +15

    Yes, I would like to know how it handles emulation. A device that could handle early arcade games could be useful for projects, and not being chained to Amazon's dumb OS would certainly be a plus.

    • @doodledude2d295
      @doodledude2d295 3 дні тому +3

      You can install Android on Fire Tablets if you didn't know already. (Just saying, if you don't like FireOS, maybe consider a tutorial on how to install stock android on one of those?)

    • @ilcilc2910
      @ilcilc2910 3 дні тому

      @doodledude2d295 If you are taking about what I think you are talking about (Fire Toolbox) that's not replacing FireOS with "stock" Android at all. At best it's possibly replacing the UI launcher and/or tweaking some settings that are, for the most part, hidden from users so FireOS isn't as obtrusive. That's it. It's not replacing anything except the launcher if you want to. Don't misunderstand.....Fire Toolbox is an absolutely great app and definitely is much needed but it doesn't replace the OS. Now if your talking about replacing FireOS on much older Fire tablets with something like Legacy OS that is possible. Unfortunately it's not possible for Fire tablets from the last couple of generations. Amazon made sure they closed that possibility up.

    • @richconroy5559
      @richconroy5559 2 дні тому +1

      Going to be honest with you, once you said 3 gigs of RAM which is a really weird number like doesn't it usually come in even numbers? The first thing I thought of was there's no way there's going to be a USB type-c connector on here and lo and behold there it is

  • @JeremyLeePotocki
    @JeremyLeePotocki 4 дні тому +18

    Once I saw "Android GO" I knew we we were in for a bad time. Android Go is like Windows CE of the 90's to 2000's a hacked up & restricted OS for the lowest tier of hardware (flip phone grade). The best thing for it would be a glorified MP3/Flac player, a emulation tablet for 2nd to 3rd generation console games (might do 2D PS games), or a simple Comic/E-Reader.

    • @umamifan
      @umamifan 2 дні тому +1

      It's great for what most people would want out of a tablet, and at the price it's at, can't really beat it.

  • @3DJapan
    @3DJapan 18 годин тому +1

    I'd almost be afraid to enter my Google password into that.

  • @victormarrotti2575
    @victormarrotti2575 3 дні тому +4

    For it's price, what do you expect ?

  • @Shanexda
    @Shanexda 2 дні тому +2

    As you were leaving the store, if you felt anything hit you in the back on your way out, that was definitely your change.

  • @theatomicpunkkid
    @theatomicpunkkid 2 дні тому +3

    And that ladies and gentlemen is what is known as a portable internet radio the first thing you do when you free it out of the box is put it in power saver mode and the second thing is you go in to app settings and see what can be uninstalled

  • @RealJonDoe
    @RealJonDoe 2 дні тому +1

    Honestly, having prepared similar deals, this seems like it would be great for a basic control panel. The SOC itself looks to be more at home on a modern refrigerator, but might be nice as a browser-based button panel on a DIY kegerator or custom brew station. Maybe a custom jog control for a 3d printer or in house CNC. But nothing that is going to leave it browsing the internet or downloading general apps. Lack of expected updates makes this a bit of a nightmare in that respect unless it gets at least a custom, maintained, ROM.
    It has it's place, a very small but legitimate niche, but in the end it is kinda just manufactured e-waste.
    it would have been so much more had they added something like a USB-A port, or even a second USB-c host port alongside charging.

  • @benjamingaster
    @benjamingaster 2 дні тому

    screen rotate button is by the square app switcher button 4:30

  • @bramvandenbroeck5060
    @bramvandenbroeck5060 День тому +1

    That A133 cpu is called an Allwinner ;) it doesn't win all, but their chips are not that great, gets really hot after using them for a while, also, they like to (agressively) throttle down to combat the heat, cheap chip = bad optimalizations

  • @itsmeari246
    @itsmeari246 4 дні тому +8

    I just ordered this completely blind not knowing what to expect so thanks for this 😊
    Edit: Please try emulation I want to see how it would look

    • @silverlanswoodworking
      @silverlanswoodworking 23 години тому

      Can emulate up to psx for the most part and anything below, not N64 at all.

  • @MichaelWeaser
    @MichaelWeaser 16 годин тому

    Looking up the gpu online , the video codec that UA-cam uses , this tablet only supports up to 720p decoding that codec. The gpu can decode up to 4k for other codecs.

  • @nathanreddent2427
    @nathanreddent2427 2 дні тому +3

    Can you install the Kobo book app or kindle app??
    I wanna get one to use as a ereader

    • @WorldWithOEnd
      @WorldWithOEnd День тому

      Kindle(never heard of Kobo) . I've played with it & it's an Android for tiny hands

  • @mybachhertzbaud3074
    @mybachhertzbaud3074 22 години тому

    Seems good for the price ,longevity may be they key?🤔

  • @Digital_Ninja279
    @Digital_Ninja279 3 дні тому +4

    13 years ago I bought a tablet for $40 and it ran pretty well. Mostly used it for streaming videos and reading books on it.

  • @moonbladem
    @moonbladem День тому

    I got one after watching your review. Only one Five Below near me had it in stock!
    Yes, the processor is slow, like you mentioned. Also, I find that the battery runs hot while in use or while it's being charged. Anyone else find this to be the case?
    I tried watching Twitch streams on it and it occasionally stutters, but is mostly fine. On UA-cam, it stutters too, more than with Twitch.
    I'm still figuring it out, but those are my initial thoughts on it. Thanks for the heads up by reviewing it. The algorithm thought I might like your video, and I did. 👍

  • @iLLMiNDEDWiLL
    @iLLMiNDEDWiLL 3 дні тому +8

    You get what you paid for, but you sacrificed $25 so you can demonstrate for us and I will honor you for that 👍

  • @manlystranger4973
    @manlystranger4973 4 дні тому +2

    If you loaded a screen sharing app, would this tablet be a decent second screen for a laptop or tablet on-the-go office set-up? $25 seems like a good deal for a second screen.

  • @lpoki8897
    @lpoki8897 2 дні тому

    Could still be a fine todo list thing, or something to read on that can do a bit more than an e-reader.

  • @Hallowvr918
    @Hallowvr918 2 дні тому +2

    This is good for little kids even though they will want your phone rather than their tablet but hey

  • @myface6739
    @myface6739 4 дні тому +6

    Its interesting how those chinese tablet makers have used the same form factors for years. Had a friend that got a tablet exactly like that in like 4th grade and it was terrible then too. been graduated for a few years now.

  • @chriswright8074
    @chriswright8074 День тому +3

    Why the gloves

  • @95Comics
    @95Comics 4 дні тому +4

    The specs are good enough, but do you know if it is possible to wipe the SSD and install xubuntu? Or a smaller Linux? If so, it would be bringing back the net book lol. Puppy Linux would fly on this!

    • @basicdadtech
      @basicdadtech  4 дні тому +2

      I’m sure there’s a way to wipe the drive and install some other OS. Might have to look into that.

    • @RealJonDoe
      @RealJonDoe 3 дні тому +1

      Puppy would not run on this at all.

    • @95Comics
      @95Comics 3 дні тому +1

      @@RealJonDoe is there a reason why or are you just preparing your grinch act for Christmas? Lol.

    • @95Comics
      @95Comics 3 дні тому +1

      @ plus there are a bunch of different ISO’s based on puppy. None could work?

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 3 дні тому +3

      @@95Comics I just checked the Puppy Linux website, and for the official versions there are no ARM based ISOs, & same for the unofficial versions. I'm only seeing X86, an X64 bit ISOs, so that's why it won't run on this tablet, you need an OS with an ARM build to run on this that will fit in the onboard 32GB flash storage, so maybe one of the ARM builds of Manjaro, or Raspbian OS, but I'm not sure they have the specific drivers needed for the SOC on this tablet.

  • @allengator1914
    @allengator1914 День тому +1

    You're way too harsh. For only $25 the fact that it works at all is miraculous.

  • @ZandreJames-911
    @ZandreJames-911 2 дні тому

    The fact the charging is USB-C is a W in my books XD

  • @Devious_Reviews
    @Devious_Reviews 10 годин тому

    Holy cow, it looks just like my iRulu x7 (Black Friday 2012) only mine's rocking 4.4.2 "KitKat" OS. It still works _mostly_ fine and has all of my Angry Birds (including Star Wars version) progress on it. The one I bought a few years later at Walmart was a dud from the start. It's refused to turn on for the past year. RCA Viking if anyone cares. Waste of $100 can be fixed a few ways but considering its lackluster performance, why bother?
    Now this is something I could probably get, install AnyViewer, then use it as a smaller screen via USB to keep an eye on minor programs. Edit: on second thought, to save my eyesight, I'd stick with the Samsung A7 where it's already installed... kind of like a use-my-body-for-science insurance thing. I'd get one of these though just for yucks. :)

  • @ranchman693
    @ranchman693 День тому

    I wonder how good it is for emulation?

  • @SillyReviews
    @SillyReviews 15 годин тому

    This is old RadioShack stock from a decade ago. Wow.

  • @JasonDillon-i9b
    @JasonDillon-i9b 22 години тому

    Looks like a kindle fire from 2012 (before they got rebranded to Amazon Fire)

  • @WorldWithOEnd
    @WorldWithOEnd День тому +1

    Brah my dad picked this up & want me to work on it. I'd give this thing to a 3 - 5 year old kid.

  • @bkThund3r
    @bkThund3r День тому

    With a tablet like this, you should try rooting it and install a custom rom.

    • @basicdadtech
      @basicdadtech  День тому

      Definitely would like to try that. Got any suggestions?

  • @hockeyfan-seyeyy
    @hockeyfan-seyeyy 5 годин тому

    Looks like the tablet i had back in the 70s.

  • @leifshantz4547
    @leifshantz4547 День тому

    I remember I ordered one of those similarly designed tablets off Wish for $35 CAD and it barely lasted for 1 hour before it completely died. 😂 At least I got my $ back.

  • @andyvitz
    @andyvitz 4 дні тому +11

    to be entirely honest that is the Android GO that's making this all sluggish has nothing to do with the actual device what a shame Android go is like the worst operating system I've seen yet

    • @NossyDrelich
      @NossyDrelich 3 дні тому

      Use adb appcontrol to disable thw bloatware.

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 3 дні тому +1

      Na it's the weak slow SOC more than anything, as I have an Alcatel Glimpse in my collection that ran Android 10 GO nice, and smooth for the basics.

    • @MasicoreLord
      @MasicoreLord 2 дні тому +1

      ​@@CommodoreFan64 yeah android go was meant for low memory devices

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 2 дні тому +1

      @@MasicoreLord Yes I know it was originally meant for phones/tablets with 2GB of RAM, but Google has let companies use 3GB of ram while still getting the Android GO branding, and unofficially companies can use as much ram as they want with Android GO but Google claims it's overkill for more than 3GB of ram.
      Having said that I personally I disagree w/Google and would love to see devices with the latest Android GO with a mid range SOC, and 6GB of RAM as the performance would be really good.

  • @gradyj3827
    @gradyj3827 16 годин тому

    I have another cheap one with same specs and the go edition to use with wifi cameras. It works ok.. This one would not download the app. (Not compatible with this device).. Never understood the difference...

  • @drewie8897
    @drewie8897 2 дні тому +1

    This looks like a tablet I gave my sisters 10 years ago.

  • @DarthPhillius
    @DarthPhillius 2 дні тому

    Looks similar to the Nexus 7 from back in the day

  • @JoshsGadgetsandMore
    @JoshsGadgetsandMore День тому

    I was shocked that it uses an IPS LCD. I will be using one for running questionable apps I don't want to install on my phone.

  • @guaiqueritech
    @guaiqueritech 3 дні тому +1

    How are they STILL making those? It uses the SAME chassis as the cheap Allwinner Chinese tablet I bought a decade ago (just modifying the USB port) just to read documents! It was terrible! Could barely download apps and no updates whatsoever.
    The ONLY positive I can say about it: it can take a beating. Mine came apart after it fell, held together only by the screen ribbon cable. I managed to put it together again and it worked just as before

  • @justind.6780
    @justind.6780 День тому

    Honestly $25 is not bad at all to get something to watch UA-cam and Google some stuff.

  • @Chrisgod3
    @Chrisgod3 3 дні тому +1

    Retro game systems, tablets? When did 5 and below actually get good stuff?

  • @TheTraveler33
    @TheTraveler33 21 годину тому

    Apple does the fancy packaging to give you the feel you are getting something worth the price you paid. But this $25 item has the exact same packaging. Lol.

  • @Lazy-kv4kb
    @Lazy-kv4kb 3 дні тому +3

    Five Below slanging E waste ya herd

  • @chesterbailey2572
    @chesterbailey2572 3 дні тому +5

    That weak of a SoC, quad core A53 at 1.6 GHz has no business running Android 13. I had a phone with Snapdragon 425, quad core A53 at 1.8 GHz running Android 10 with 2GB RAM and it was awful.

  • @Random_4400
    @Random_4400 2 дні тому

    8:39 the speakers are so bad it sounds like a mechanical keyboard 🤣🤣🤣

  • @decebaltrandafir
    @decebaltrandafir 3 дні тому +1

    This tablet is not that bad. You can disable all app you dont need and still usable. I love cheap tablets. Using ADB/Shizuku you can optimize it a little bit. The screen is realy bad i would love to have this kind of cheap tablets.

  • @JohnWare-m3q
    @JohnWare-m3q 2 дні тому

    I actually bought one of those tablets from Walmart and it said essential hunting game on the back, it's literally the exact same thing but they installed android 7 on and dude it was literally the worst tablet I've ever seen, and I payed 75 bucks for it

  • @Voidsworn
    @Voidsworn 4 дні тому +2

    I would probably use Opera Mini and use that to access YT and such (as well as it's data saving features). As far as design, I would have sacrificed the cameras for some more RAM and/or a better SoC. Either way, it would probably be okay for some very basic media consumption and ebook reading.

  • @ltr322
    @ltr322 3 дні тому

    Did try developet options tweak some settings might help out with some of the lag animations can make a table slower

  • @mc10guru
    @mc10guru 4 дні тому +2

    Ahoy, I have a Fivahiva 10" tablet with the same Allwinner A133 SOC. It runs better than your tablet, maybe because it is Android 11. Where it falls down is the 2.4ghz WiFi. I can stream on most services but Pluto stops streaming constantly (tho it will work in the browser). I use it for a media tablet on my porch. I paid $35 used 2 years ago. The battery still works for about 4 hours so I got my moneys worth. Thanks and cheers, daveyb

    • @VirtualBilly
      @VirtualBilly 4 дні тому +1

      That's not a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi issue, it's a Pluto app issue.

  • @JohnG-z5c
    @JohnG-z5c 2 дні тому

    Your audio mix is so low/soft I had to turn my TV up to 100 and I could still
    barely hear

  • @blakegriplingph
    @blakegriplingph День тому

    It's the Q88 all over again lmao

  • @blahblahblah6
    @blahblahblah6 2 дні тому

    So, basically, what you'd expect from a $25 tablet.
    It might make an okay e-reader. If you expect more, you've wasted your $.

    • @mchenrynick
      @mchenrynick 23 години тому

      Install a word processing app onto it. That way you can type in your thoughts on-the-go. It easily saves onto a Micro SD card, so you can finish it up on your home computer afterwards.

  • @dustp1985
    @dustp1985 3 дні тому +1

    If you want an absolutely basic tablet, I'm sure it's fine.

  • @EmergencyChannel
    @EmergencyChannel 3 дні тому +1

    Walmart has their 7" tablet for $39 right now and it's much better, Android 14 Go is the only let down but it's very useable for watching videos or very light gaming.

    • @applepoop10
      @applepoop10 3 дні тому

      It has 3 GB’s of ram which is considered sub par nowadays. At minimum for any tablet to run decently is 4 GB’s.

    • @AnthonyThomas-o4l
      @AnthonyThomas-o4l 2 дні тому

      Why do people keep saying that the Go version of Android is a problem? It means you don't get OS updates, only security updates. Are you really expecting software updates from a tablet that is $25?

  • @TheOneAndOnlyZokket
    @TheOneAndOnlyZokket 3 дні тому +2

    Looks like my old tablet from when I was like 5

  • @MrJ-dc3yz
    @MrJ-dc3yz День тому

    Wow the govt tablet/phone works better than that for free.

  • @Thehotglueguy
    @Thehotglueguy 4 дні тому +2

    for 25 bucks, even just to use it as an octopie 3d printer monitor that is a STEAL.

  • @gordobot24
    @gordobot24 4 дні тому

    This might work for an extra screen for sim racing

  • @sethmunoz3608
    @sethmunoz3608 3 дні тому +2

    Oh it's running Android Go. That means that it is a powerhouse 😂 . What do you expect for 25 bucks from Five Below?

  • @bhirawamaylana466
    @bhirawamaylana466 3 дні тому

    if this can play nds this will be golden.

  • @95Comics
    @95Comics 4 дні тому

    Wait, so did you download a bunch of stuff besides that one program? otherwise it’s got nine gigs worth of bloat! We need to hack the Mets website and add Juan Soto and Corbin Burns to the roster lol

    • @basicdadtech
      @basicdadtech  4 дні тому

      I only downloaded that CPU app and Roblox. And I like your idea for the Mets.

  • @KnifeSotelo
    @KnifeSotelo День тому

    My iPhone 4 is faster than this lmao

  • @geeeman5510
    @geeeman5510 3 дні тому

    It is a start tor five below i think this might be there first tablet sold there might get better ones in the future thank I did not know five below sales tablets

  • @hardtofindagood
    @hardtofindagood 3 дні тому +1

    I seen Five Below and then he said it was $25. It’s not even worth that. Leave it plugged in and that battery will swell. Useless tech.

  • @paultidd
    @paultidd 3 дні тому

    Emulation would be cool to see on this, but maybe also some 2D android games. Just because 3D games run like trash, 2D games might be okay.

  • @Davejay007
    @Davejay007 День тому

    Try it without the stupid gloves

  • @fluttershyamy
    @fluttershyamy День тому

    Knock off tablet just stick to Amazon fire tablets😠😡

  • @GetWiththeProgramGaming
    @GetWiththeProgramGaming 3 дні тому

    Surprised Android 13 ran on that even if it's Android go lol

  • @jonesvaughn8946
    @jonesvaughn8946 3 дні тому

    I wonder how many major OS updates this tablet will get😂

  • @9Tailsfan
    @9Tailsfan 3 дні тому

    Don't give this to your kids if it can't run games like Pokemon Go, Genshin Impact or Honkai Star Rail.
    I can tell.
    But if you want to keep this for yourself , it's good enough for email and an e-reader.

  • @Arcmatter
    @Arcmatter 4 дні тому

    My was up 1 content poach

  • @alborrelli-py5bv
    @alborrelli-py5bv День тому

    GARBAGE!

  • @kandacehoffman2894
    @kandacehoffman2894 3 дні тому

    Can you play Roblox on it

    • @basicdadtech
      @basicdadtech  3 дні тому

      It’s in the video. LOL

    • @kandacehoffman2894
      @kandacehoffman2894 3 дні тому

      Soooo yes or no 😂 I didn’t watch the entire thing

    • @deadlycreature3359
      @deadlycreature3359 3 дні тому

      @@kandacehoffman2894 go to 8 minutes and 20 seconds in the video, but you should really watch the whole video, so that you can see if it's worth it to you for more then roblox. my last android phone before this one was android go. it was okay, but some big important things I couldn't do compared to the full version. I had a polaroid tablet like this years ago and it wasn't great to use. it couldn't even go on the android market back then so I returned it. for 25 bucks, if you want to try it for roblox, maybe five below woiould let you bring it back if you didn't like it, but whipe your data olff first before returning it.

  • @StanleytheCat-v8z
    @StanleytheCat-v8z 3 дні тому

    Cheap nasty android tablet?
    SIGN ME UP!

  • @mfarrell7177
    @mfarrell7177 4 дні тому +1

    instant waste

  • @loudspeakertestsmorebyaida3804

    This tablet is beyond horrible. iPads are the best for tablets.