This deal is instore only but there were quite a few in the Glasgow area when I phoned around to check. Some of them might be open box or returns but the one I picked up this morning was brand new & sealed. Best plan is to phone any random local PC World & ask them to do a search on SKU 107639, they should be able to tell you which other stores have stock.
If you want to root this and keep the warranty intact (i.e. Knox 0x0):
1. Upgrade (or downgrade) the ROM to OC7 using Odin (firmwares here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T700/ ). You might need to do a factory reset if you're downgrading.
2. Install and run Kingroot 4.62 http://agcapk.com/apk-kingroot/ and let it do its stuff
3. (optional) install & run Super-Sume Pro from Google Play to get rid of Kingroot, this will automatically replace it with SuperSU
4. Download the OI1 firmware from sammobile (I used the German one), copy it to your SD card
5. Install & run Flashfire from Google Play and use it to flash the OI1 firmware on your SD card. Make sure the box to inject root is ticked
6. Enjoy your rooted tablet!
Top comments
HedgyHoggy to bankersarebankers
21 Jan 168#3
This tab is all about the screen, which 'destroys' the Shield in terms of quality.
HedgyHoggy
21 Jan 167#10
Primarily because it was a quote. I didn't want people to think I would use such a word in that context, as I didn't want to appear a complete imbecile.
I believe you would finish such a sentence with 'rekt!', correct?
bankersarebankers
21 Jan 165#2
Damn, I waited awhile for this to be reduced again, but I couldn't wait so I bought an Nvidia SHIELD. I recommend anyone looking at tablets in this price bracket to do the same, its an excellent tablet and destroys the tab s in benchmarks
All comments (62)
Topper1900
21 Jan 16#1
This is the old "S" model so if it's anything like my Samsung tablet is now unlikely to recieve anymore security or OS updates
cutthroat_jake to Topper1900
21 Jan 161#4
One word: Cyanogenmod
iDealYou to Topper1900
22 Jan 161#55
This will get 6.0, and the Dutch watchdog is taking Samsung to court with regard to software updates. So you might get further updates if Samsung loses. :wink:
bankersarebankers
21 Jan 165#2
Damn, I waited awhile for this to be reduced again, but I couldn't wait so I bought an Nvidia SHIELD. I recommend anyone looking at tablets in this price bracket to do the same, its an excellent tablet and destroys the tab s in benchmarks
HedgyHoggy to bankersarebankers
21 Jan 168#3
This tab is all about the screen, which 'destroys' the Shield in terms of quality.
m1kedutt5 to bankersarebankers
21 Jan 161#20
did the exact same thing, not dissapointed
cutthroat_jake to bankersarebankers
21 Jan 16#21
£154.99 brand new on that popular auction site.
Just Wondering
21 Jan 16#5
I had a 8.4s quality screen , sold it and went with a lenovo windows tablet in the end .
dwl99
21 Jan 161#6
I've been running CM12.1 on another Tab S which already had the Knox counter tripped when I got it and it's excellent. Currently trying to root this with Kingroot and Super Sume but it's not giving in without a fight!
bankersarebankers
21 Jan 16#7
Why did you put destroys in quotation marks you ****
RiverDragon8
21 Jan 16#8
Use Skipsoft Unified toolkit to root and flash your tab S.
dwl99
21 Jan 16#9
Will Knox be OK doing it this way? I've already used this method to root a Nexus 7 but haven't used it on a Sammy.
HedgyHoggy
21 Jan 167#10
Primarily because it was a quote. I didn't want people to think I would use such a word in that context, as I didn't want to appear a complete imbecile.
I believe you would finish such a sentence with 'rekt!', correct?
brilly
21 Jan 16#11
i am guessing because it doesn't literally take a hammer and destroy the screen of the nvidia shield?
yomo5074
21 Jan 16#12
This
yomo5074
21 Jan 16#13
Heat btw.
bankersarebankers
21 Jan 16#14
**** status confirmed
brilly
21 Jan 16#15
wasn't it due to YOUR **** status that required the usage of the inverted commas? :man:
cutthroat_jake
21 Jan 16#16
Argos on eBay are selling these for £179.10, but they're refurbs. The £10 extra might be worth it to avoid the goose chase!
montana78
21 Jan 16#17
I have this tablet & love it. Much better than the Tab pro 8.4 which has bigger frame, super LCD & supports only upto 64GB micro sd card.
definitely worth getting the Tab S 8.4
lianne21
21 Jan 16#18
Is this the amoled screen version?
huangxq2 to lianne21
21 Jan 16#33
Yes.
jediross
21 Jan 16#19
I have one of these and its a great tablet, perfect size and an awesome screen.
niqbal870
21 Jan 16#22
Lets not forget the build quality too and all the scandals nvidia has been involved with over theirs....
RiverDragon8
21 Jan 16#23
I've used this toolkit to root, unlock the bootloader and flashing custom roms on the Nexus 4, 5, 7 (1st Gen) and Samsung galaxy S3.
so probably they wanted a link for a 155quid tab s
Disco Dave
21 Jan 16#28
I have the 10.1 and have read that it will receive the marshmallow update
xp3200
21 Jan 16#29
was there any need for that reply? Had a look could not find a Tab s 8.4 for that price then realized it was for the Shield tab, that can be had for £149.99
It's the last one now and they've got 10% off, so £179.10 at checkout.
huangxq2
21 Jan 16#34
Still the best Android tablet after 1 and half years.
I have the 10.5 inch version. I got over 10 hours movie time per charge on 10.5 inch which I am happy. Some people said, the battery on the 8.4 inch even better.
royals to huangxq2
23 Jan 16#57
yep love mine. Great bit of kit and way better than the ipad mini. Screen is superb and battery lasts ages even playing that battery zapper clash of clans
lianne21
21 Jan 16#35
Thanks, shame as I hate it, headache inducing over saturated colours.
dwl99 to lianne21
21 Jan 16#37
er, you can change the colour profile in the settings
I got a tab s 10.5, from amazon about 3 months ago for 280. In the end it overheated returned for a full refund and got a surface pro 3 for an additional 200. Good tablet though...
nokmondoo
21 Jan 16#40
because you're evidently dumb?
lianne21
21 Jan 161#41
Don't be so damn rude, who do you think you are?
obsydian
21 Jan 16#42
Hot love this tablet curry do a simple cover for £3
obsydian
21 Jan 16#43
Rumour has it marshmallow in Q2 but I got an update with smart manager recently still 5.0.1 but helps battery and performance
Topper1900 to obsydian
22 Jan 16#52
Samsung are good at "rumours" like this but my Pro Tab's never even got Lollipop, a it seems more popular table I'd say there's a 50/50 chance the "S" will get Marshmallow but that'll be it whereas a Nexus 9 will probably get the next 2 updates after MM.
As far as somebody suggesting this is still the best tablet surely the new S2 is better?
HedgyHoggy
22 Jan 16#44
er....because he couldn't believe the drivel you spouted.
nokmondoo
22 Jan 16#45
I'm Batman. Turn the over saturated colours down and you won't get headaches flower.
lianne21
22 Jan 162#46
Feel sorry for people who feel the need to be so offensive and nasty to someone for no reason whatsoever. Go crawl back under your rock.
lianne21
22 Jan 16#47
It made no difference still caused headaches. There you go, you can actually be a civil human being when you try.
HedgyHoggy
22 Jan 16#48
How am I being nasty? Drivel WAS spouted! Fact. If you felt sorry for me why would you want me to crawl under a rock? Your post is very confusing. It's almost a load of drivel, in fact.
lianne21
22 Jan 16#49
Go away, silly little boy.
HedgyHoggy
22 Jan 16#50
You are lying.....either you simply had it TOO BRIGHT or you didn't adjust it properly. The Tab S on the lowest saturation setting is less saturated than an average LCD, and less saturated than a modern iPad. I own Tab S, iPad Air and Note, so I can compare directly.
Try harder.
HedgyHoggy
22 Jan 16#51
ANOTHER insult from you. Notice I haven't insulted you once. And yet you claim you are being insulted....hmmm....
yomo5074
22 Jan 16#53
Er... Hedgyhoggy has the edge here I think...
paulandpam1
22 Jan 16#54
If you stop feeding the internet trolls they will soon get bored and go onto annoying someone else.
azual
22 Jan 16#56
nvidia shield tablet faster
dwl99
23 Jan 16#58
I eventually managed to root this & keep Knox 0x0.
1. Upgrade (or downgrade) the ROM to OC7 using Odin (firmwares here). You might need to do a factory reset if you're downgrading.
2. Install and run Kingroot 4.62 and let it do its stuff
3. (optional) install & run Super-Sume Pro to get rid of Kingroot, this will automatically replace it with SuperSU
4. Download the OI1 firmware from sammobile (I used the German one), copy it to your SD card
5. Install & run Flashfire and use it to flash the OI1 firmware on your SD card. Make sure the box to inject root is ticked
6. Enjoy your rooted tablet!
Topper1900
23 Jan 16#59
You'd have to pretty brave to buy a new tablet then start upgrading the ROM etc, seemingly with little real benefits compared to just buying a Nexus 9 already running official Marshmallow?
dwl99 to Topper1900
23 Jan 16#60
Nah, no SD card in the Nexus is a dealbuster for me
aljack
24 Jan 16#61
Well said... It's a shame that some have look for an argument in most posts.
fbs_4800
15 Mar 16#62
Honestly, I came here to read about the item being advertised... yet I'm greeted with all this utter drivel and childish **** above. Can't you all stick to reviews or sod off and troll elsewhere?
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Opening post
If you want to root this and keep the warranty intact (i.e. Knox 0x0):
1. Upgrade (or downgrade) the ROM to OC7 using Odin (firmwares here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T700/ ). You might need to do a factory reset if you're downgrading.
2. Install and run Kingroot 4.62 http://agcapk.com/apk-kingroot/ and let it do its stuff
3. (optional) install & run Super-Sume Pro from Google Play to get rid of Kingroot, this will automatically replace it with SuperSU
4. Download the OI1 firmware from sammobile (I used the German one), copy it to your SD card
5. Install & run Flashfire from Google Play and use it to flash the OI1 firmware on your SD card. Make sure the box to inject root is ticked
6. Enjoy your rooted tablet!
Top comments
I believe you would finish such a sentence with 'rekt!', correct?
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I believe you would finish such a sentence with 'rekt!', correct?
definitely worth getting the Tab S 8.4
rrp for them is 150 now
so cheaper from proper retailers
http://www.amazon.co.uk/NVIDIA-SHIELD-K1-Processor-Additional/dp/B0171BS9CG
so probably they wanted a link for a 155quid tab s
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S-8-4-Inch-Tablet-16GB-White-/331707863664
I have the 10.5 inch version. I got over 10 hours movie time per charge on 10.5 inch which I am happy. Some people said, the battery on the 8.4 inch even better.
For £130
http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/3259944.htm
As far as somebody suggesting this is still the best tablet surely the new S2 is better?
Try harder.
1. Upgrade (or downgrade) the ROM to OC7 using Odin (firmwares here). You might need to do a factory reset if you're downgrading.
2. Install and run Kingroot 4.62 and let it do its stuff
3. (optional) install & run Super-Sume Pro to get rid of Kingroot, this will automatically replace it with SuperSU
4. Download the OI1 firmware from sammobile (I used the German one), copy it to your SD card
5. Install & run Flashfire and use it to flash the OI1 firmware on your SD card. Make sure the box to inject root is ticked
6. Enjoy your rooted tablet!