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T-Mobile G Slate 4G (1GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£700RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8.9 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 2 T20

T-Mobile G Slate 4G (1GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 18 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

T-Mobile G Slate 4G (1GB + 32GB)
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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%

4.9

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.9

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 90% of tablets
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 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 98% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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%

4.0

Performance

20%

5.1

Display

16%

5.4

Camera

14%

4.3

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Software

5%

4.1

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

â–¼Worse than 90%
4.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.9/ 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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4.9

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

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (18)
13 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 10 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each 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 93%
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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~ £700
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 T-Mobile G Slate 4G (1GB + 32GB)

Based on 13 · 5

Reviewers like the solid build and fast mobile data, but the 3D video feature and limited apps disappoint most.
Praised
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Criticised
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Technical Specifications of tablet T-Mobile G Slate 4G (1GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

22%

4.0

Performance

20%

5.1

Display

16%

5.4

Camera

14%

4.3

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Software

5%

4.1

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

4.9
Reviews score
4.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

6.2
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process, which is larger than 86.9% of tablets and equal to 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
This tablet runs on Nvidia Tegra 2 T20, which is less advanced than 70.5% of tablets and equal to 2.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1280×768
This tablet has a 1280×768 screen, which is less sharp than 89.8% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83.1% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
168 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 168 ppi, which is lower than 81.7% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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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
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% 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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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
6,400 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 6,400 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 52% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
9.7 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 9.7 hours, which is shorter than that of 61% of tablets and equal to that of 0.4% 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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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% 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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What reviewers say
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
621 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 621 g, which is heavier than 80.5% 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
3
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 3 speakers, which is more than in 70.6% of tablets and equal to the number in 0.2% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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T-Mobile G Slate 4G (1GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • 1 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (3 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    3 vs 2
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • 50 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (150 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    150 mm vs 200 mm
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 50 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (150 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    150 mm vs 200 mm
  • 1 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (3 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    3 vs 2
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 30.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.9/ 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 93% of models

    4.9

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

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (18)
    13 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 10 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each 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.
    4.9 vs 7.0
  • 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 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 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 fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 30.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.9/ 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 93% of models

    4.9

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

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (18)
    13 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 10 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each 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.
    4.9 vs 7.0
  • 22.4% worse value for money
    T-Mobile G Slate 4G (1GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.17 vs 7.6).
    6.17 vs 7.55
  • 2.69x more expensive
    T-Mobile G Slate 4G (1GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£700 vs £260).
    £700 vs £260
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 82.1% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (2.7 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    2.66 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.
  • 53.8% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (300 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    300 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 8 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    April 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 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
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×768 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×768 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 257 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (143 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    143 nits vs 400 nits
  • 24% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (168 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    168 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (794:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    794:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 1.2 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8.9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8.9 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 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.
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • 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.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (1080x24 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    1080x24 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 0.3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9.7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9.7 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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 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
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    T-Mobile G Slate 4G
    the average tablet
    T-Mobile G Slate 4G (1GB + 32GB) 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 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.
  • 26.7% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (621 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    621 g vs 490 g
  • 4.7 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (12.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    12.7 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.
  • 73.9 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (249.2 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    249.2 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
BWOne
≈ estimated
05/08/2011
Hands-on review · performance, battery and video tests
Verdict
T-Mobile G Slate 4G is fast and well built with useful 4G, but it does not blow you away and playback has issues.
7.0
notebooks
≈ estimated
14/07/2011
Hands-on review · gaming, reading, 4G speed and apps
Verdict
T-Mobile G Slate 4G is a tough sell against the iPad, but worth a look if fast 4G matters to you.
8.0
Booredatwork.com
≈ estimated
05/07/2011
Hands-on review · 3D camera and software tour
Verdict
T-Mobile G Slate 4G suits 3D recording fans, though the contract requirement and lower-resolution screen are drawbacks.
8.0
infosyncvideos
≈ estimated
22/04/2011
Hands-on review · camera, video and software tests
Verdict
T-Mobile G Slate 4G is worth a look for internet use, especially for T-Mobile customers, despite occasional crashes.
8.0
mobileburn
≈ estimated
18/04/2011
Hands-on review · 3D camera, apps, performance
Verdict
T-Mobile G Slate 4G is a well-built Honeycomb tablet, though its software is still flaky.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.3
cnet.com
✓ explicit
18/04/2011
Hands-on test · 4G Android tablet
Verdict
The T-Mobile G-Slate is a 4G Honeycomb tablet with a sharp screen and built-in TV streaming, but its 3D camera and 4G battery drain let it down.
9.0
techspot.com
≈ estimated
19/04/2011
Hands-on review · Honeycomb tablet
Verdict
The T-Mobile G-Slate is a comfortable 8.9-inch Honeycomb tablet whose light weight and smooth 3D games suit buyers who can live with a thin app selection.
8.0
mobiletechreview.com
≈ estimated
03/05/2011
Full review · Benchmarks and video
Verdict
The T-Mobile G-Slate has a good build and bright screen, but its high price, long shape and missing microSD slot keep it behind the Motorola Xoom.
5.0
gottabemobile.com
≈ estimated
14/07/2011
Hands-on review · Honeycomb software
Verdict
The T-Mobile G-Slate offers good size, display and 4G, but Honeycomb's limits and a thin app selection mean it isn't an iPad alternative.
7.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
26/07/2011
Full review · 3D tablet
Verdict
The T-Mobile G-Slate is a sturdy, bright tablet with 3D recording, but few Honeycomb apps and a high contract price make it a hard pick.
8.0
bwone.com
≈ estimated
05/08/2011
Full review · 3D video tablet
Verdict
The T-Mobile G-Slate is a sleek tablet with a 3D camera that is mostly a gimmick and a screen that looks low-res for its size.
7.0
slashgear.com
≈ estimated
11/10/2020
Full review · 3D and Honeycomb
Verdict
The T-Mobile G-Slate is a lighter, narrower Honeycomb tablet with 4G and strong gaming, but a thin app range and pricey data plans hold it back.
7.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
12/07/2011
Full review · 4G Honeycomb tablet
Verdict
The T-Mobile G-Slate is one of the best Android tablets, with 4G and 3D recording, but its cluttered home screen and glitchy Flash keep it behind the iPad 2.
7.0
pcworld.com
≈ estimated
20/04/2011
First impressions · Tweener 8.9-inch tablet
Verdict
The T-Mobile G-Slate is a fun, handy 8.9-inch tablet whose twin rear cameras make 3D video easy, though it is heavier and thicker than hoped.
6.0
gizmodo.com
≈ estimated
14/02/2011
Hands-on impressions · Honeycomb tablet
Verdict
The LG G-Slate has the right size and build, but its underwhelming screen and phone-like Honeycomb leave it feeling cold.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
≈ estimated
18/04/2011
Full review · Honeycomb 4G tablet
Verdict
The T-Mobile G-Slate is one of the best Android tablets, with fast 4G and useful Honeycomb touches, but the iPad 2 still feels smoother overall.
androidcommunity.com
18/04/2011
Not graded yet
9.0
tecnetico.com
≈ estimated
13/06/2011
Hands-on review · Honeycomb tablet
Verdict
The T-Mobile G-Slate is a strong alternative for gamers and fast 4G users, but its dull screen, choppy Flash and few Honeycomb apps hold it back.
9.0
tecnetico.com
≈ estimated
04/03/2011
Hands-on test · 4G Android tablet
Verdict
The T-Mobile G-Slate 4G is a fast, light tablet with 3D recording and 32GB of storage, a solid iPad alternative for T-Mobile customers.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about T-Mobile G Slate 4G (1GB + 32GB)

  • Versatile 8.9-inch form factor that is more compact than 10-inch tablets while remaining functional for one-handed use
  • High-quality, bright 1280 x 768 IPS display with excellent viewing angles
  • Fast performance powered by the dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor
  • Excellent build quality with a comfortable, soft-touch back and premium feel
  • Speedy 4G HSPA+ connectivity on T-Mobile's network
  • Solid battery life that can last a full day of typical use or up to 8-10 hours of video playback
  • Unique ability to record 3D video via dual rear-facing cameras

What customers don't like about T-Mobile G Slate 4G (1GB + 32GB)

  • High price tag, especially for those purchasing without a two-year service contract
  • The 3D video feature is often dismissed as a novelty or gimmick with limited practical use
  • 3D video playback requires specific red-and-blue anaglyph glasses, which can be uncomfortable
  • Heavier than expected for its size, weighing as much as the larger iPad 2
  • Lack of a microSD expansion card slot for additional storage
  • Portrait mode navigation can occasionally feel choppy compared to landscape use
  • Display can suffer from glare due to a visible air gap between the glass and the screen

Verdict

The T-Mobile G-Slate 4G (by LG) is a uniquely sized 8.9-inch tablet featuring a 1280 x 768 resolution 3D-capable display and 4G HSPA+ connectivity. Powered by a 1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, it runs on the tablet-optimized Android 3.0 Honeycomb platform. Its most distinctive feature is a dual 5MP rear camera system for stereoscopic 3D video recording, complemented by a 2MP front-facing camera and mini-HDMI output. Main pros include its comfortable 'in-between' form factor, smooth multitasking performance for its era, and integrated stereo speakers. However, notable cons include the lack of a microSD slot for expandable storage, the requirement of a proprietary charger despite having a micro-USB port, and a relatively bulky half-inch thickness.

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