What is Stock Apad and HYBRID Apad?

What is APAD?

     APAD stands for Android PAD.

Where is APAD made?

     It is manufactured and assembled in China ---- though the chips, processors and some other specs inside are made in Taiwan, some are from Japan.

What Operating System runs the APAD?

       Operating system that runs the apad is ANDROID, that’s why it’s called Android Pad. Android is owned by Google. As an operating system, android has different versions, as of the moment it has 5 versions: 1.5 (cupcake), 1.6 (donut), 2.1 (eclaire), 2.2 (froyo), 3.0 (honeycomb). See this link Android  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29

What is Android?

     It is an OPEN SOURCE operating system(OS) based on Linux. Examples of Operating Systems: Windows 7,XP, Vista, Apple, AMD Athlon, etc.

Since android is an open source OS, everyone can develop and customize some applications compatible for the unit itself and the Operating system. Developing is not an easy job; it takes time, trial and errors and takes a lot of guts and risks. There are some companies or individuals who really spent time and effort to develop applications, or maybe spent money just to get what they want and serve themselves or their clients, they can give it for free or ask for payment. Click this to know more bout Android Android  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29

Example of Company that develops software/applications: Cheap Dito based in Manila Philippines

Is the quality good?

     Well, the lifespan of the unit depends on the user, make sure before you buy it, know the warranty and know the company or individual you’ll be dealing with.

What is HYBRID Froyo?
     It is an apad - android tablet pc with Android Froyo 2.2 as an OS (operating system) but with a higher, modified and customized and UPGRADED software.

Why HYBRID  froyo?
     All concerns from a normal, regular froyo tablet were solved with the HYBRID froyo tablet: battery life, touch screen, speed, GOOGLE LICENSED, access to a REAL ANDROID Apps Market, etc. See the difference below:

Features	HYBRID froyo 2.2	STOCK Froyo in the Market
Battery Life (standby)	6-12 hrs	1-3 hrs
Battery Life (continuous usage)	2-4 hrs	1 1/2  or maybe less 1hr
Battery Icon	w/ accurate battery computation	just logo
Google Licensed	YES	NO
Access real ANDROID APPS MARKET	YES	NO
can RUN & STORE apps to/from SD CARD	YES	NO
WIFI connection	from 54mbps up	?
Touch Screen	HIGH sensitive/resistive touch	regular touch
Speed Performance	800 mghz (modified speed capacity)	400-600 mghz
can UPGRADE firmware	YES (no need to buy new unit)	need to buy new upgraded unit
Where to Find	exclusive from CHEAP DITO	Divisoria, Recto, Baclaran, Quiapo, Sidewalks
Icons	customized	fixed icons
Auto Update	YES	NO (since can't access real android market)

HYBRID 2 FROYO TABLET HOT SPOTS

• 3G Compatible
• with Apps2 SD applications - meaning you can save and run apps from your Sd Card
• auto 4 sides rotation
• Adobe Flash 10.1 - can play youtube, FB chat, FB games sing the browser
• Google Licensed- access to real android market
• Camera/ video
• Ebook - download online or read from Micro SD
• Word, Excel, Powerpoint, PDF
• WIFI, DSL, Broadband 3G
• MP3, MP4, AVI, video
• Games - Angry Birds, Plant vs Zombies, Mafia Wars, etc.
• YM, IMO, FB chat, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

How to upgrade the tablet into HYBRID Froyo?

     Upgrading or developing the software is not just plug and play, it takes time, effort and money making it perfect since apad or android tablets have different parts, brands and models, there are more than 50++ models of apads or android tablets – so many things to consider before upgrading. Its risky!

     Keep in mind that tablets might be the same physically, but the software installed inside in each tablet is different, the SOFTWARE that Cheap Dito used to produce the HYBRID versions is very much DIFFERENT from a STOCK FROYO. It's already their 4th version -- meaning it's tested, proven and in fact, their employees are using it personally before releasing.

"Developers like Cheap Dito spent time to gather all details and infos from a 3rd party, PLUS added/ developed their OWN SOFTWARE, then combined it with the 3rd party software to make the tablet PERFECT before releasing." 

There were sellers/users who tried to upgrade their units but disappointingly FAILED TO MAKE IT PERFECT and were UNSUCCESSFUL, in effect the applications of their upgraded units like wifi, or touch screen, battery life, and some other apps failed to perform well. That is why some of them said NEGATIVE FEEDBACKS about Hybrid Tablets or upgraded Tablets, they went back in marketing STOCK Froyo instead.

     How come other known brands like HTC, Samsung, Motorola, Archos, etc are releasing software to upgrade their units also, meaning UPGRADED VERSIONS are still BETTER AND FASTER than STOCK FROYO or units.

Is it true that if I'll reformat the HYBRID tablet, it will go back to its original state as STOCK Froyo tablet?

     Definitely NO, the software or Hybrid OS will NOT BE ERASED. It has been upgraded already, it will still be HYBRID Froyo Tablet. That's why Cheap Dito called it as 'HYBRID' meaning upgraded,  nothing will happen, the Operating System or software which is the 'Froyo Hybrid' is still there, the performance and appearance are still the same.

So be wise, ask for actual photos and videos, then check their consistency.

For more details: Hybrid Tablets