Just grabbed one of these crackers from Currys - Android 4.4, quad core Intel 64 bit CPU, front facing Dolby-added speakers, full HD 1920 x 1200 IPS screen, 2GB RAM, Micro SD... Yes it's more or less the same spec as the Hudl2 but the screen is far brighter and the battery lasts longer too. It's also damn slim at 7.9mm and only weighs 300g.
They also claim something called Infinity Screen, meaning like the iPad Air 2 and such, the screen is bonded to the covering glass. Whether this is the truth I don't know but it looks fantastic and feels as close to the touch as my iPad Air 2 does, so they've done something right.
Online voucher IPADTAB20 brings it down online, or ask instore and they scan a barcode to knock £20 off.
Versus its nearest rival, the Hudl 2, its lighter (300g vs 410g), thinner, brighter screen, longer battery. Hudl 2 however does have HDMI, this doesn't, plus it has cases ready to go.
OVERVIEW
Type Tablet
Operating system Android 4.4 (KitKat)
SPECIFICATION
Processor Intel® Atom™ Processor Z3745 (1.86 GHz)
RAM 2 GB DDR3
Storage 16 GB EMMC
SCREEN
Screen size 8"
Screen type IPS LED
Resolution 1920 x 1200
Pixels per inch 283 PPI
Touchscreen 10-point multitouch screen
CONNECTIVTY
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
USB Micro-USB x 1
Video interface No
Audio interface 3.5 mm jack
MEDIA
Memory card reader microSD memory card reader
SOUND
Sound Dolby DS1 Audio
Speakers Integrated stereo speakers
FEATURES
Camera - 8 MP AF f/2.2 camera
- 1.6 MP fixed-focus webcam
Microphone Yes
POWER
Battery type Lithium-ion
Battery life - Up to 7 hours
- Up to 16.5 days standby
You have your own IT department at home? Fancy! :stuck_out_tongue:
PurplePerson
31 Oct 1411#227
You could try, but whenever I ring up ITV and tell them I fancy watching 'Goodfellas' or maybe a bit of 'Buffy', and would they be so kind as to put it on for me, do you know what they do? Do you? They laugh. That's right, they laugh right down the phone at my invisible face. Apparently (and I got this from a manager) I don't have the authority to reschedule shows on the fly. I complained and told him that I think I should get better value for my TV license fee, but he said the BBC got it all anyway. Then he hung up. Disgraceful.
jase.2
30 Oct 146#19
No they aint as a product of £833.33 + 20% vat is £166.67 making £1000
Its not just a straight 20% off the vat inclusive price , as VAT is 20% of the non vat price
got3nn
31 Oct 143#228
I've got one :wink:
Looks like back cover is easy to replace (I wonder if we can get yellow somewhere)
and easy access to all parts inside.
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Jam240
30 Oct 141#1
Good price! :smiley:
paisa_vasool
30 Oct 14#2
any good?
HamanBasher
30 Oct 14#3
Looks decent, I'm tempted
paisa_vasool
30 Oct 14#4
this or hudl2? tesco tab has hdmi too...
paulandpam1 to paisa_vasool
30 Oct 14#29
This looks a lot nicer in real life than the Hudl.
I saw it yesterday in Currys and was tempted to buy it even though I don't need it.
neilied
30 Oct 14#5
Not forgetting the O2 priority £10 off if you cannot
jase.2 to neilied
30 Oct 14#9
I doubt you will be able to use the £20 tablet code and o2 as the o2 app states not in conjunction with other offers
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Opening post
They also claim something called Infinity Screen, meaning like the iPad Air 2 and such, the screen is bonded to the covering glass. Whether this is the truth I don't know but it looks fantastic and feels as close to the touch as my iPad Air 2 does, so they've done something right.
Lenovo is also doing VAT back on purchases from Currys so brings it down to a measly £107 - https://lenovo-offers.com/uk/en/pages/winter-vatback/
Online voucher IPADTAB20 brings it down online, or ask instore and they scan a barcode to knock £20 off.
Versus its nearest rival, the Hudl 2, its lighter (300g vs 410g), thinner, brighter screen, longer battery. Hudl 2 however does have HDMI, this doesn't, plus it has cases ready to go.
Comprehensive video review at - http://youtu.be/1k5ZqMkh9oQ
Specs for those who want to know:
OVERVIEW
Type Tablet
Operating system Android 4.4 (KitKat)
SPECIFICATION
Processor Intel® Atom™ Processor Z3745 (1.86 GHz)
RAM 2 GB DDR3
Storage 16 GB EMMC
SCREEN
Screen size 8"
Screen type IPS LED
Resolution 1920 x 1200
Pixels per inch 283 PPI
Touchscreen 10-point multitouch screen
CONNECTIVTY
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
USB Micro-USB x 1
Video interface No
Audio interface 3.5 mm jack
MEDIA
Memory card reader microSD memory card reader
SOUND
Sound Dolby DS1 Audio
Speakers Integrated stereo speakers
FEATURES
Camera - 8 MP AF f/2.2 camera
- 1.6 MP fixed-focus webcam
Microphone Yes
POWER
Battery type Lithium-ion
Battery life - Up to 7 hours
- Up to 16.5 days standby
http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_tab_s8-6681.php
- rejector1
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Its not just a straight 20% off the vat inclusive price , as VAT is 20% of the non vat price
Looks like back cover is easy to replace (I wonder if we can get yellow somewhere)
and easy access to all parts inside.
All comments (657)
I saw it yesterday in Currys and was tempted to buy it even though I don't need it.