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The Wikipad's route to market has been convoluted and somewhat troubled. Originally pitched as an 8-inch tablet with glasses-free 3D capability and detachable gaming controls, it slowly morphed into the pared back product we have today. The 3D is gone and the display is now 7-inches from corner to corner, but the intention remains the same: the Wikipad is aimed at gamers who want the best of both the tablet and portable gaming worlds.The device's big selling point remains the gaming controller dock, which interfaces with the tablet portion via a Micro USB connection - but the Wikipad is far from the only Android slate to offer physical controls. While it seemed like an innovative idea back in 2012, we've seen other challengers such as the Archos GamePad and Nvidia Shield enter the arena. With Android 4.1 installed and a 1.4GHz Tegra 3 chipset on board, the Wikipad isn't exactly on the cutting edge, either, meaning it relies solely on its detachable gaming dock to differentiate itself from the crowd.
When viewed apart from the quite frankly enormous gaming controller, the Wikipad is actually a surprisingly svelte offering. The slightly tacky faux-metallic trim calls to the mind the 2012 Nexus 7, while the rubber-coated back is tactile and grippy. Although the tablet is slim, there's a raised section in the centre of the back panel, used for additional purchase when the device is connected to the gaming dock. It makes the Wikipad slightly thicker than it seems at first, but actually improves the ergonomics of the slate; your fingers instinctively grip the raised inner edge.
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