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Pandigital Supernova 8 (512MB + 4GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:0.5 GBInternal storage:4 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Samsung S5PV210 Cortex

Pandigital Supernova 8 (512MB + 4GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.6

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.6

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 96% of tablets
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

4.6

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

2.5

Battery

12%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Software

5%

5.2

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

â–¼Worse than 97%
4.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 98% of models

4.6

Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

6.9

Average grade

20%

7.1

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 98%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £140
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Pandigital Supernova 8 (512MB + 4GB)

Based on 5 · 1

Reviewers like the compact size, HDMI output and decent speed, but widely criticize the limited app store, weak display and flimsy build.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Pandigital Supernova 8 (512MB + 4GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

22%

4.6

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

2.5

Battery

12%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Software

5%

5.2

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

4.6
Reviews score
4.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.9
RAM capacity
0.5 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 0.5 GB of RAM, which is less than 97.1% of tablets and equal to 2.6% of tablets.
Process node
45 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 45 nm process, which is larger than 94.9% of tablets and equal to 4.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of internal storage, which is less than 98.5% of tablets and equal to 1.2% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Samsung S5PV210 Cortex
This tablet runs on Samsung S5PV210 Cortex, which is less advanced than 100% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
800×600
This tablet has a 800×600 screen, which is less sharp than 99.1% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83.1% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
123 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 123 ppi, which is lower than 98.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Plastic
This tablet protects its screen with Plastic, which is less durable than 97.7% of tablets and the same as 2.3% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
?
Front camera megapixels
1.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 80.9% of tablets and equal to 5.4% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
3,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 3,500 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 92.5% of tablets and equal to 1% of tablets.
Charging speed
12 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 12 W, which is slower than 58.9% of tablets and equal to 1.5% of tablets.
Battery life
6.3 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6.3 hours, which is shorter than that of 91.5% of tablets and equal to that of 0.2% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
470 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 470 g, which is lighter than 57.6% of tablets and equal to 0.7% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
?
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Pandigital Supernova 8 (512MB + 4GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 69.2% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (1,100 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    1,100 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 44 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (156 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    156 mm vs 200 mm
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Pandigital Supernova 8 (512MB + 4GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Pandigital Supernova 8 (512MB + 4GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • 69.2% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (1,100 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    1,100 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 44 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (156 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    156 mm vs 200 mm
  • 7 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    1 vs 8
  • 34.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models

    4.6

    Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 7.0
  • 3.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 3.7 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6.3 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6.3 hours vs 10 hours
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (800×600 vs 1920×1200).
    800×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 47% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 34.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models

    4.6

    Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 7.0
  • 8.9% worse value for money
    Pandigital Supernova 8 (512MB + 4GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.93 vs 7.6).
    6.93 vs 7.55
  • 7 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    1 vs 8
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 3.21x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • 93.8% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (4 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 64 GB
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX540 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX540 vs Mali-G51
  • 78.5% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (3.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    3.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 8 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    October 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • More basic chipset
    This tablet has a less advanced chipset than the average tablet (Samsung S5PV210 Cortex vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Samsung S5PV210 Cortex vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (800×600 vs 1920×1200).
    800×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 255 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (146 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    146 nits vs 401 nits
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 44.3% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (123 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    123 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 299 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (101 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    101 nits vs 400 nits
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (841:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    841:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 3.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 3.7 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6.3 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6.3 hours vs 10 hours
  • 47% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 33.3% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (12 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    12 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Pandigital Supernova 8
    the average tablet
    Pandigital Supernova 8 (512MB + 4GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No voice commands
    This tablet does not support voice commands, while the average tablet does. 96.3% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 3 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    11 mm vs 8 mm
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Chris Voss
≈ estimated
22/02/2012
Hands-on review · Skype, browsing and app tests
Verdict
Pandigital Supernova 8 is a pretty good budget Android tablet, though not a high-end device.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
04/11/2011
Full review · Budget 8-inch tablet
Verdict
The Pandigital SuperNova is light and comfortable to hold, but its dim, low-resolution screen and missing Android Market hold this budget tablet back.
4.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
20/10/2011
Full review · Affordable 8-inch tablet
Verdict
The Pandigital SuperNova is an affordable 8-inch tablet with a responsive touchscreen, but limited apps and a cheap build hold it back.
4.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
06/10/2011
Full review · Tinkerer's budget tablet
Verdict
The Pandigital SuperNova suits Android tinkerers who want to hack it, but its dim screen and missing Google services make it a poor pick for average buyers.
9.0
computertimes.com
≈ estimated
29/01/2017
Full review · Value Android tablet
Verdict
The Pandigital SuperNova is a budget tablet that handles surfing, gaming and reading well, with Flash support, but skips the Android Market unless you hack it.
5.0
uk.pcmag.com
≈ estimated
16/05/2014
Full review · Budget tablet for tinkerers
Verdict
The Pandigital SuperNova is a fine tablet for tinkerers who want to root it, but its dim, grainy screen makes it a poor everyday choice.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Pandigital Supernova 8 (512MB + 4GB)

  • Affordable price point for an 8-inch tablet
  • Lightweight, slim, and comfortable to hold
  • Includes both front and rear-facing cameras
  • Equipped with a Micro-HDMI port for TV output
  • Supports storage expansion via microSD card slot
  • Responsive capacitive touchscreen compared to previous models
  • Integrated Barnes & Noble e-reading experience

What customers don't like about Pandigital Supernova 8 (512MB + 4GB)

  • Subpar, dim, and low-resolution (800x600) display
  • Narrow viewing angles and washed-out screen colours
  • No official access to the Google Play Store (uses GetJar instead)
  • Cheap, 'toy-like' plastic build quality
  • Sluggish overall performance and occasional lag in apps
  • Tinny and weak audio from the built-in speaker
  • Inconsistent Wi-Fi connectivity reported by some users
  • Lacks native Google services like Gmail, Maps, and YouTube apps

Verdict

The Pandigital Supernova 8 is an 8-inch Android 2.3-powered tablet featuring a 1GHz Cortex A8 processor, 512MB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD slot. Its main characteristics include an 800 x 600 capacitive multitouch display, dual cameras (3MP rear and 1.3MP front), and versatile connectivity options such as mini-HDMI, micro-USB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Key pros include its smooth 1080p video playback capability through HDMI out, integrated Barnes & Noble e-reading software, and a lightweight, portable design that is generally easy to root for advanced users. However, significant cons include the lack of official Google Play Store access, a dim screen with poor viewing angles, and a budget plastic build that can feel sluggish during intensive tasks.

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