As a product category, tablets tend to get squished between smartphones and laptops. While both smartphones and laptops are must-haves, tablets… not so much. Furthermore, tablets aren’t as handy as smartphones or as productivity-focused as laptops. That said, many use cases such as browsing the web reading online articles, online shopping, entertainment, and even gaming are common across the three categories. Still, there’s nothing better than a tablet when you want to curl up on your favourite couch or lie in the bed to catch up on news or binge-watch TV shows. In recent times, affordable slates have made a comeback of sorts, and the latest to hit the shelves is the Moto G70 Tab LTE, a device that makes a strong case for itself for those who don’t want to spend big bucks. Let’s get up close and figure out how well it fares.
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Design and display
The Moto Tab G70 LTE looks and feels quite premium, thanks to its sleek 7.5mm thin aluminium body. The dual-tone colour finish on the back adds to the premium look, with the Cyber Teal shade bringing a touch of youthfulness. A third of the back has a matte, non-slip finish, which spills over to the adjoining edges too. Other than that, the back panel bears the Moto logo in the middle, Dolby Atmos branding below, and camera module at the corner that juts out a bit. A flash Is placed next to the camera.
On the front, the 11-inch display dominates proceedings. The IPS LCD display offers 2K resolution, and has slim bezels all around. Holding the slate in landscape orientation, you’ll see the front camera placed above the display, while the USB Type-C port is on the right, the power key on the left and discrete volume buttons on the top edge. The top edge is also home to a pair of mics and a combo tray that accepts a SIM and a microSD card.
On the bottom edge are pogo pins and a couple of orifices that should accommodate a keyboard (possibly a keyboard folio cover with a kickstand) when Motorola chooses to launch one – no such accessory is currently available. The device features a quad speaker setup, and holes for those are visible on the left and right edges. Worth mentioning that the Moto Tab G70 is IP52 rated and is water repellent, so minor spills and splashes shouldn’t be a cause for worry. The device tips the scales at 490g, which isn’t really featherweight, but is still light enough for handling. For extended usage, you might want to use a stand or prop up the device against something to avoid hand fatigue though.
