AT&T Element 8 inch

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Waterproof, Solid LTE performance, Fast processor
Waterproof, Great battery life, Very little slowdown with its performance
Affordable. Solid, waterproof design. Snappy and responsive performance. Fast 4G LTE.

Cons:

Honeycomb has plenty of problems, Becomes unusable when wet, Bad cameras
Shoots ugly looking 720p videos, No mobile hotspot functionality

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Last revision on November 21, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Waterproof, Solid LTE performance, Fast processor
Waterproof, Great battery life, Very little slowdown with its performance
Affordable. Solid, waterproof design. Snappy and responsive performance. Fast 4G LTE
Waterproof and dustproof; Bright display; Solid performance and graphics; Blazing 4G LTE speeds

Reviewers Didn't Like

Honeycomb has plenty of problems, Becomes unusable when wet, Bad cameras
Shoots ugly looking 720p videos, No mobile hotspot functionality
Incompatible with some apps. No hotspot functionality
Lower resolution than other 8-inch tablets; Back picks up fingerprints quickly; Port covers can get annoying; Heavier than competitors; Pricey over two years

Expert reviews and ratings

Especially given its rugged features, the Element doesn't look particularly big or bulky. At 10.6mm thick, it's actually thinner than the Kindle Fire or HTC Flyer, and its edges are tapered in such a way that it doesn't feel large at all in your hands....

By The Verge on February 20, 2012

Considering that this is Pantech’s first foray into the tablet scene, we’re astounded to see that they’ve been able to present us with an admirable effort with the Pantech Element. Yeah, it might not boast the same brand recognition as some of its...

By Phone Arena on February 17, 2012

Need a tablet you can get wet? The Pantech Element delivers solid and reliable performance, with fast 4G LTE connectivity, in a durable, waterproof...

By PC Mag on February 07, 2012

The Pantech Element provides impressive 4G LTE speeds in a water-proof design, but the overall cost is a bit...

By LaptopMag on February 04, 2012

The Pantech Element is a fun, midsize tablet geared more toward the accident-prone than the outdoor...

By CNET Australia on February 03, 2012

The Pantech Element is a waterproof 8-inch Android 3.2 tablet that runs on the AT&T 4G LTE network and can handle life's small mishaps!...

By Legit Reviews on March 28, 2012

Admit it: an 8-inch waterproof, LTE-enabled tablet makes for a pretty compelling purchase on paper. Couple those sweet-spot features with solid, everyday performance, a smooth Honeycomb-based user experience and a 6,400mAh charge that'll last through...

By Engadget on February 21, 2012

En esta ocasión intentaremos que conozcan un poco más sobre la tableta 4G Pantech Element destacada por su diseño a prueba de agua y su veloz procesador. Conoce en detalle sus principales características a continuación. Seguramente no hayan visto muchos...

By Planeta Red on February 24, 2012