The Binatone HomeSurf tablet is another addition to the super budget Android tablet line up. We’ve seen offerings from Advent, Creative, Elonex and others, so how does this one stand up?
The HomeSurf tablet will be available in two sizes: a 7″ model, and a slightly squarer screened 8″ version (shown in the demo video below). If you’re looking for bells and whistles, look away now, as you won’t find any. The Binatone HomeSurf runs Android 1.6, and has a resistive touchscreen. the 8″ version has a 2.5mm headphone jack (headphones are included), and the 7″ has a 3.5mm headphone input.
Best Android apps of all time: Top 100
Both the 8″ and 7″ HomeSurf have a microSD slot, and micro USB input. It’s got two inbuilt speakers, and the dock that comes with the 8″ version has an extra speaker built in too. It’s Wi-fi only, and the 8″ version of the HomeSurf also comes with a faux leather case. Both have stylus that pop out of the casing too, so you don’t have to grapple too much with the resistive touchscreens.
Price wise the 8″ Binatone HomeSurf is going to set you back £180-£200, and the smaller 7″ version will be £100-£130. It’s going to be in the shops by the end of the month – Andrew Greenway from Binatone said “We’re ready to go on this, it’ll be available as soon as stock arrives.” We’re waiting for details on stockists, but if you want to know where you can get you hands on one drop us a line in the comments and we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
