CSL Mi700 Google Android powered Tablet

CSL Mi700 Google Android powered Tablet was launched in early September 2010 by the CSL group of companies.

Specification

• Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)
• GSM Quadband/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA
• 480 x 800 pixels, 7 inches (Capacitive Touch Screen)
• 179.4 x110 x11.5mm
• Qualcomm MSM7227, 600 MHz
• 512MB RAM / 512MB ROM
• Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate and Motion UI
• E-Compass + Ambient Light Sensor
• 3 MP, autofocus, 0.3MP 2048 x 1536 (Secondary VGA camera)
• Bluetooth, Wifi, GPS
• Standard battery, Li-Pol 3,240 mAh
• Standby: Up to 520h
• Talk time: Up to 6h

Unboxing the CSL Spice Mi700

Packaging of the CSL Mi700 is huge compared to other HTC packaging. Taking up valuable retail space in the outlet

CSL SPICE Mi700 comes with the following accessories in the box.

• A slim bi-fold synthetic leather holder with pocket
• Screen Protector
• CD, Quick Start Guide and Manuals
• Headset/Handsfree
• Travel Charger
• Car Charger adapter
• USB Sync cable
• Mapking Registration Card

First Impression

The device looks big but the weight is surprisingly light. However, the supplied casing is rather heavy. The build quality is quite good with minimal moving parts except for the memory + simcard cover.

Four controls are located at the right side of the tablet. Back, Search, Home & Menu.

Located on the top is the UP/DOWN volume button, SIM Card + Memory card slot.

Located at the bottom is the Reset button, Mic, Headset and charger/sync slot.

Also located on the both side are the speakers. A power button is located on the left side speaker. You might also noticed a “Black” round hole just above the speaker. This I believe is for other accessories maker to make a plastic cover that uses the hole as a hinge.

Located on the top left corner is a front facing camera for 3G video calls and a ambient light sensor.

Size is just perfect! It is not as big as an iPad and is more like a normal diary.

The front casing can be flip backwards and make as a stand for the tablet.

Using the CSL SPICE Mi700
As a user of HTC Legend, switching over to the CSL SPICE Mi700 is easy. Only difference is that HTC Sense is smoother and have nicer UI. Some of the software not found standard on my HTC Legend are.

1. Mapking

Comes with a license for Mapking for your all GPS needs.
2. CSL Blueberry Messenger

A collection of all the different IM. E.g. MSN, GTalk, Yahoo Chat…
3. CSL Blueberry Store

Re-directs to http://m.b-qq.com/my/index.php
4. CSL Azan Alarm

Islam prayer time with built-in compass
5. CSL Fun Club

Some SMS services like News, My E.G Services, Currency, Sports results..
6. Aldiko

Ebook Reader
7. Documents to Go

Words, Powerpoint and Excel for Android.
8. S-Unno

A telephony service offered by SPICE. Check out this website for more info. http://www.s-unno.com/
9. WaveSecure

A mobile security service by Macafee. Read more about it here. https://www.wavesecure.com/wavesecure/android.aspx