Design
The tablet measures in at 9.4 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches and just less than 1.17 lbs, and features a 9 inch screen (16:9). While the larger 9 inch screen size does make watching videos and playing games a better experience, the tablet thickness is a little more unwieldy than we would have liked. Compared to the D2 model that we recently reviewed, this model came in a bit heavy and awkward in thickness. For its screen size, we would have liked the tablet to be either a bit thinner, or a bit lighter, if not both.
This model does have a different design than most tablets seen on the market presently. It comes in 4 different colors (blue, purple, silver, and gold), but these colors are only featured on the aluminum plate on the back of the unit. Around the edges, however, is a white plastic casing. Combining the white plastic and closer to pastel colored aluminum plating to create the casing of the tablet is a very interesting design concept, one that certainly stands apart from other tablets seen in stores currently. While we weren’t completely sold on this innovative take on combining aluminum and plastic, there were a couple benefits to having the aluminum backing. The tablet sits completely level when set onto a flat surface, and stands or speakers that suction to the back of the tablet stick very well. But with these benefits, there are also drawbacks. Mainly, this tablet is uncomfortable to hold because the sharper edge where the aluminum and plastic connect is not seamless.
Display
With a resolution of 800 x 480, the screen is not the highest resolution available. Watching video and looking at images looked decent, straight on. But if the tablet is at an angle, colors – especially blacks – wash out. This does make it slightly inconvenient for watching video, because finding the correct angle, and balancing the tablet, can be annoying. The tablet performs much better with brighter video and games, but darker media could easily get lost. Once the tablet is at the correct angle, however, it is an enjoyable experience to watch videos and play games.
Camera
The 9041 weighs in with a 0.3MP front facing webcam. To say the least, this is not the most impressive feature of the tablet. While the quality is low, it is sufficient for video chatting, but we wouldn’t suggest trying to document a family trip with this camera, especially because there is no back facing camera.
Performance
Running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, the tablet does have a newer OS, along with Google Certification, which means access and compatibility with the Google Play Store and its apps. After running graphics intensive games, watching movies, listening to music, and browsing the web, the tablet performed moderately well. We did notice, though, that it is still a bit slow to unlock and respond at times.
After using the tablet for some games, media, and web browsing for about 5 hours, the battery was completely drained, and charging was needed. This seems accurate to the specifications provided on the website, but lighter use, dimmer screen, and less web activity would significantly extend that time. In addition to the normal steps to extend battery life, the tablet does also feature performance, on demand, and interactive settings that change the tablet power usage to better suit the user’s needs at the time.
Overall
The tablet did perform the basic functions well, and is definitely a physically sturdy unit designed for heavy use, but is also, unfortunately, heavy in weight. Running an updated Android OS certainly improved the experience of using the tablet, and its compatibility with the Google Play Store increases the available apps and games. However, the screen quality and overall design did cause the tablet to fall a bit short of our expectations. For Haier’s first step into the tablet market, the unit is decent, and a good standard unit for basic tablet uses. We hope that the next tablet released will be a step up, and can’t wait to see how Haier adapts to the new territory of tablets.
PROS: Aluminum allows suction stands and speakers stick well; Battery saver settings allow for longer use without manually maintaining battery use; Runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS
CONS: Heavy, thick and uncomfortable to hold for a long time; Lower resolution makes graphics fuzzy; Unimpressive camera
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You should take a look at all the reviews on QVC who sold 1000's of these for 119.0. Very many negative reviews. SO many people on QVC returned them. I have one and so far it perefoms ok.
Yeah, we have one hear and its not bad. I asked there corporate about the situation and this issue is actually affecting only 2% and they had said 100k units went out which to be honest isn't bad. I remember seeing a report on Gartner about rma rate averages hitting 7% in the Tablet industry in general. I guess its just they sold too many units which makes it seem like everyone is having the issue.
i have the haier tablet. i havent been able to do much on it yet. i am shocked at the reviews it is recieving. i do have to sat the camera does not take good photos. i hope it works out for me. the price they had on QVC was just one i couldnt pass up compared to other tablets where you would pay 250 or more for a good name brand tablet. we will see!
Well, I have had my Haier since Monday. Got my bible app on Tuesday - everything was working well until today (Thursday). I could not get the tablet to boot up - it keep spinning and spinning - I hit the on/off button and even did the reset thing on the back. It finally come on. But when I tapped the Bible App it said it was no longer installed. I am hoping that when I get home I can charge the battery and things might start working better. I only have one bar here at work. But if this problem keeps on happening - QVC will get it back. When it was working it was working well. But if I can't rely on it what is the use in having it. It is a good tablet to start with - this is my wife and I's first venture into the tablet world. if we like it we will probably get a better one somewhere along the way. Right now this is a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10.
this is my second correspondence my haier tablet exploded and started a fire i have contacted an attorney about the fire damage i have picturse that the fire department took alsobecause of the smoke and odor from the tablet i went to my doctor whu\o documented proof of smoke inhalation .
That sounds terrible. We are a news and review website and have no affiliation with the manufacturer. We are not sure where you may have sent your first correspondence but we unfortunately dont see any other message from you. We would suggest you contact the manufacturer and the place you purchased the item from right away.
Best of luck