Someone just posted a supposed deal at Currys but as usual their sale prices are laughable
Get a much better deal over at Amazon AND prime delivery so next day delivery (for those with Prime of course) otherwise it's just a few days.
This is only the white model. The space grey one is £289 though and STILL cheaper than Curry.
Amazon customer services are far better than Currys as well if anything goes wrong although you are covered by Apple anyway which is normally Brilliant.
To be honest if you don't mind used, they actually go for less than £200 but for new this isn't a bad price at all.
If you are getting this deal...definitely worth signing up for a Freedom Pop micro sim as well...200MB a month free so for low bandwidth users it will be perfect.
Should actually get it cheaper than this as well if you go via Flubit...cant hurt to try as they ALWAYS beat the price if only by a little...thanks to @c0stass1000 for the gentle reminder/nudge on this
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MojoMan0427
21 May 1617#1
16gb non expandable memory is laughable in 2016.
ashmac to MojoMan0427
21 May 1617#3
post is pointless
janner43
21 May 168#7
Yes & on Android you can also get left behind with...
OS updates
Security updates
But then again, with Android, you can always benefit from...
Malware infestation
Shoddy coding of apps
An AppStore which is more like the Wild West than a pukka source
But, you are right. Android is open... open to abuse, open to being fragmented and open to every security threat that gets reported except for the misreporting of so-called iOS security breaches which actually turn out to be nothing more than hot air.
jouster
21 May 165#6
well done for just admitting you download torrents illegally...well done....
BUT...this is not about Apple vs IOS...this is about the best price for THIS product....not quite understanding the point of the website then I guess :confused:
So thanks for your POINTLESS post
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jouster
25 May 16#66
Don't forget the lawsuit and HUGE fine that Samsung paid for copying tech too....
leelukehope
25 May 161#65
Haha 'just copying android'! Funny that the new nexus devices have a very similar looking fingerprint reader! If I didn't know any better I'd say they blatantly copied the Touch ID design. Siri came out then Google started Google Now. Apple Pay came out, then comes Android Pay. Still playing catchup?
As far as Apple copying Android, They copied the notification centre which was admittedly a great idea. So yes Apple has copied a feature or two, but certainly no more than Android, and especially Samsung have copied from Apple.
Copying others isn't a bad thing, it's means we all have better devices. Everything we've said is just our opinion anyway.
oom
25 May 16#64
I said that iOS is great for kids and elderly. I use to use an iPhone 3g and then 4. Great devices and systems. But right now I find androids much better. iOS users on the other hand are very arrogant and think that everything apple makes it made out of gold. The truth is that for the past five years Apple has been copying android features and no one wants to admit it. So even with all your latest updates you are always behind Android.
Apple is much worse than google in many ways.
leelukehope
25 May 161#63
Neither iOS or Android "just works better" than the other. Your statement about not being limited by manufacturer doesn't make sense either. If LG or Samsung decide you should have McAfee security on your phone, you have to have it. Google insist on being able to access your location and other personal info whenever they like and there's nothing you can do about it. Before you mention root and custom roms, remember iOS devices can be jail broken.
I honestly do quite like android, especially vanilla android and the nexus lineup. However, my problem is with many of the Android communities. They call iOS users sheep, yet all of them jump on the 'hate apple' bandwagon.
Finding an Android user who will admit to the advantages of iOS is nigh on impossible.
janner43
24 May 161#62
Why?
jouster
24 May 161#61
This was never supposed to be an Android vs Apple contest. It was a product that was cheap.
It's expired now anyway so I hope a few people got a good deal and that's where I'll leave it
oom
24 May 16#60
I used HTC phones, Samsung Note I and III and also own a Nexus 7, Nexus 9, Tab S2 and an iPad mini (my mum has an Ipad Air).
Android devices work so much better, and i can do what ever i want. I am not limited to what manufacturer wants me to do. I don't know how or where people pick up these viruses.
oom
24 May 16#59
This just shows why tech support service is always bad. I don't know how can come and say iOS is better, you may like it more but its not better at ALL.
Also you guys should be using Windows and not iOS or Android any way.
smr1
22 May 16#58
I think I'd rather buy a refurb from Apple for £249 or a refurb air 2 for £299.
No they don't. Many apps require certain IOS versions and updating older devices results in constant crashing or a really slow and only partially supported device.
brendanhickey
21 May 16#57
torrents are not illegal and everything uses them from games been updated, to facebook and government departments. so why limit its use for the consumers?
brendanhickey
21 May 16#56
i neither voted hot or cold.. so what are you going on about? when you post anything do an open forum like this you open yourself up to have a debate. this is how the majority of deals are confirmed or refuted. i was not trolling one bit i was making a point at how limiting ios is and you could get your moneys worth buying a cheaper android tablet. i've never seen a poster go on like you when i was only comparing with the competition.
leelukehope
21 May 16#55
I've used Android for a while and I've not had an infection but my dad who isn't as technologically sound had plenty on his Galaxy S2. I've had tons of Androids, recently a Note 4 and LG G3 and I find them poorly optimised, apps perform and look worse than the iOS equivalents.
Apple devices are nowhere near perfect but at least I can rely on them to work. Spent way too much time fiddling/troubleshooting in Android settings. Then there's the bloatware like 'McAfee security' that can't be disabled.
All in all I need both Android and iOS for different uses so I don't think either is better than the other, both just better at different things.
slamtheworld
21 May 16#54
Torrents aren't illegal, plenty of legitimate uses
DARKSABER
21 May 16#53
Can i download and install a OS skin that will make it look and act like android?
haritori
21 May 16#52
Downloading torrents isnt in the slightest illegal, what is, is distributing copyrighted material..
the__cat
21 May 16#51
Can't agree with that. I can spend days troubleshooting why some iDevices don't work in enterprise environments for various customers. They certainly don't always 'just' work. Yes, they may be simple to operate but that's a different thing entirely.
And before you start on the "you must be an Apple hater" tripe, I'm actually typing this on my Macbook Pro running El Capitan (just in case you want to try the "you're probably running Windows on it" line).
the__cat
21 May 16#50
Who said anything about downloading illegal torrents?? I didn't see the word 'illegal' anywhere in the post.
zergorc
21 May 161#49
He didn't say he downloaded torrents illegally? You do know they're not all illegal right?
Thanks for your pointless reply.
I await someone else to state I posted a pointless reply!
Peace.
Vegito
21 May 16#48
This is way overpriced, you would be better going for an Air 2 or wait for one of the Rakuten deals and get a 9.7 inch iPad Pro for £350
rich146
21 May 16#47
No idea what you know cause all you've explained is how well you can gloat lol
janner43
21 May 16#46
Their "peripheral" products eg routers, motherboards, NAS etc seem to be really, really good.
It's a shame the same cannot be said about their tablets - there hasn't been one that has been any good since the original Transformer TF101. Even their eye wateringly priced "Transformer Infinity TF700" has woeful real world performance with the supplied Asus firmware. Never mind the lack of OS updates...
rich146
21 May 161#45
Android is for little boys and their illegal toys who want everything for nothing . Apple is for people that want something reliable and just works. No argument ! They work pretty much flawlessly , end of !
jouster
21 May 16#42
FreedomPop is a UK sim card so wouldnt benefit when being abroad...if its covered, the Three SIM cards are great with there "all you can eat" data plan for a number of countries. I made a real use of in when in the US a few years ago.
Should be able to pick up a half decent sim card one on holiday...just don't but it at the airport at either end as they are unlikely to be a good deal
gooners to jouster
21 May 16#44
Snap on Three, got their one plan and was quite amazed it was useable in Disney, Florida at no extra cost. Will research more Turkey sims, few websites talk about having to register the Imei number with the government!!! Nothing ever straight forward. Thanks for the help and link to deal
GDB2222
21 May 16#43
I'm an oldie, too, and I have one of these. The 16 GB is very limiting, particularly as a chunk of that is taken up by the operating system. It would definitely be worth paying more for 32 GB, if the price difference is not too large.
gooners
21 May 16#41
That a UK sim card? Never had problems (or need) to obviously use one in the UK as almost everywhere has Wifi or 4g which makes having an Iphone more then enough for when out and about. Just never sure when abroad there any risk of having devices locked to the first sim card you use (assuming they work at all)
DJW1
21 May 16#40
yeah sure, i can see the cops going to a judge, so they can force the site to disclose an ip address then force the isp to disclose who had that ip address at that date/ time, because someone mentioned torrents :confused: i'll let you wear the paranoid hat
you could say that some of the personal codes shared on here, could be technically classed as fraud.. but i doubt plod will be kicking doors in.
jouster
21 May 16#39
I cant find anything on the description which states it is is locked so I'd like to assume it is sim free...therefore you should be able to put any sim card into it and reap the benefits of the local cell coverage anywhere you are in the world.
I use a freedom pop sim in mine and its fine for the few times I actually need cell coverage when out and about.
jouster
21 May 16#38
Im about to publish my reviews for some ASUS products...they do make some lovely stuff, there new NAS devices are great and the little Powerline adapters I'm currently testing are working very well indeed
janner43
21 May 16#37
Really...?
I use a Chromebook & Google Apps for Business
I also use an iPhone 6 & an iPad Air 2 64gb
Oh yes and am one of the technical advisors on one of the worlds biggest tech sites for Asus mobile products including Android & Windows & I have owned or supported 10 different Android devices...
But what do I know...
doobreedob
21 May 161#36
Cex sell the iPad Air 2 cellular unlocked grade A for £285. Yes, used but the air 2 is a fair bit better.
Voted hot as good price but thought I'd mention this alternative
oom
21 May 161#35
Wow.. You are very wrong ans ios is not better at all. Typical Apple fan boy.
IOS is great for children, elderly and novice users. I been using android for many years and i never ever had these infections and malware..
Darkraiser
21 May 161#34
You can buy a high-end android tablet with this price...
gooners
21 May 16#33
Do these devices that take a sim card work with any sim cards? i.e am off to Turkey next sat and heard the wifi is quite poor at the hotel, was thinking of grabbing a sim card while out there and sticking it in this? (not aware of any UK sim cards that will be cost effective)
ryan2801
21 May 163#32
Oh you Apple fan-bois are sooo holier than thou.
If this drops to under a ton I'll consider it.
jouster
21 May 16#31
Your last line says it all
I think it's fair to say 99% of all torrent use is illegal. I'm not saying who should or shouldn't do it but probably not best to intimate you may partake in it.
Especially on a website where the authorities can easily track your username and IP address
I think it is you sir that wears the numpty hat today
I feel a block comin on
DJW1
21 May 161#30
congrats on looking like a numpty...congrats....
please quote the part where he said "i download illegal torrents", he didn't and your making that assumption! their is lots of legal content that i distributed and downloadable via torrents.
besides their is no shame in pirating stuff :stuck_out_tongue:
jouster
21 May 161#29
I have a couple of Nexus 7s for Sonos controllers and as they are in docks they also double up as picture frames when not in use.
Also handy for monitoring our security cameras but I'm very happy with my iPads as main tablets. Plus I have iPhones and Macs so the ecosystem works so well together
There are so many different types of Android tablet with variations of OS's that they don't seem to work well across the board with all apps.
At least an IOS app is guaranteed to work on EVERY IOS device
Pipedream
21 May 16#28
I find android restrictive due to their awful apps. IOS is a far more well done ecosystem to get the most out of a tablet. I own 4 droid tablets and two IOS ones btw. Droid ones are good for basic things but IOS for advanced things because nobody puts real effort and money behind an app for the most pirated store ever created.
jouster
21 May 161#27
this is a proper yo yo today...goes hot then cold hot then cold....still waiting for the cheaper posts for a brand new iPad Air 1 16GB WiFi/Cellular
xeroc
21 May 161#26
There is nothing technologically speaking preventing you from downloading torrents through iOS. It is a policy decision of Apple's to prevent the distribution of such applications through the App Store as they would be predominantly used for copyright infringement. Personally, I think this is a good policy decision.
Nonetheless, it is still possible to install applications that permit this functionality from outside of the App Store if you should wish it.
jouster
21 May 16#25
Oh I totally agree with you there...BUT MOST people like to buy new...me I buy lots of my stuff used from Forums....if its been looked after I'm always happy...the good thing about Apple kit is that the warranty is always with Apple so any issues and they will sort it out for you.
chapchap
21 May 161#24
Amazon Warehouse "used" though but in this example maybe not the best. I buy things which are 100% perfect and look unused to me although I usually go for "Used-Very Good" to "Like New" deals via Amazon Warehouse.
jouster
21 May 16#23
Surprised to see this losing some heat...looking forward to the posts with the better price to justify the coldness :stuck_out_tongue:
jouster
21 May 16#22
Just noticed that's USED prices so not quite as good
chapchap
21 May 161#21
Three more positive votes and deal goes hot though :wink:
chapchap
21 May 16#20
Go for it m8 :wink:
jona77
21 May 161#13
It still amazes me the crap that people write on here! You're supposed to vote hot or cold on a deal whether you think the product advertised is a damn good price not whether there is a superior product in the market place! Then again where would the internet be without brain dead moronic trolls to provide a laugh!!
mixmixi to jona77
21 May 16#19
You're not supposed to tell people how to live. Your post is being down voted not because of the price but because of your tone, just saying!
chapchap
21 May 16#18
Btw Amazon Warehouse is my new favourite shopping haunt- I have grabbed some mega bargains through it.
chapchap
21 May 16#17
And if you scroll down a "Used - Very Good" one for 220 quid. Again from Amazon Warehouse.
yes totally agree...some posts are brilliant for the comments they provide (the Onkyo amp one a while back is a perfect example) but this is simple...an item...decent price and best price about...is it hot is it not...and do you want to buy it if not move along
jouster
21 May 16#12
Ah yes I always forget to mention Flubit...ill add it to the first post
c0stas1000
21 May 161#11
Even cheaper if you flubit it. Just got an offer for £243 from them and bagged it. Thank you Jouster.:wink:
jouster
21 May 16#10
That's great...really glad that someone got a decent deal...you are right. for most people just surfing the web/watching youtube and sending emails 16GB will ALWAYS be enough
mrserobinson
21 May 162#9
16GB is more than enough for an oldie like myself, I have just order one.
Thank you!
jouster
21 May 16#8
well said, and as said above, some people just cant help themselves...the do love to troll
janner43
21 May 168#7
Yes & on Android you can also get left behind with...
OS updates
Security updates
But then again, with Android, you can always benefit from...
Malware infestation
Shoddy coding of apps
An AppStore which is more like the Wild West than a pukka source
But, you are right. Android is open... open to abuse, open to being fragmented and open to every security threat that gets reported except for the misreporting of so-called iOS security breaches which actually turn out to be nothing more than hot air.
jouster
21 May 165#6
well done for just admitting you download torrents illegally...well done....
BUT...this is not about Apple vs IOS...this is about the best price for THIS product....not quite understanding the point of the website then I guess :confused:
So thanks for your POINTLESS post
brendanhickey
21 May 162#5
use android any day over ios. you can download torrents and do pretty much anything on it. apple is so restricted.
jouster
21 May 161#4
some people cant help themselves..
MojoMan0427
21 May 1617#1
16gb non expandable memory is laughable in 2016.
ashmac to MojoMan0427
21 May 1617#3
post is pointless
jouster
21 May 16#2
I'm not doubting that but this is the cheapest right now.
I actually use one of the these for my DJI Phantom 3 Pro and 16GB for that is perfect
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Opening post
Someone just posted a supposed deal at Currys but as usual their sale prices are laughable
Get a much better deal over at Amazon AND prime delivery so next day delivery (for those with Prime of course) otherwise it's just a few days.
This is only the white model. The space grey one is £289 though and STILL cheaper than Curry.
Amazon customer services are far better than Currys as well if anything goes wrong although you are covered by Apple anyway which is normally Brilliant.
To be honest if you don't mind used, they actually go for less than £200 but for new this isn't a bad price at all.
If you are getting this deal...definitely worth signing up for a Freedom Pop micro sim as well...200MB a month free so for low bandwidth users it will be perfect.
Should actually get it cheaper than this as well if you go via Flubit...cant hurt to try as they ALWAYS beat the price if only by a little...thanks to @c0stass1000 for the gentle reminder/nudge on this
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OS updates
Security updates
But then again, with Android, you can always benefit from...
Malware infestation
Shoddy coding of apps
An AppStore which is more like the Wild West than a pukka source
But, you are right. Android is open... open to abuse, open to being fragmented and open to every security threat that gets reported except for the misreporting of so-called iOS security breaches which actually turn out to be nothing more than hot air.
BUT...this is not about Apple vs IOS...this is about the best price for THIS product....not quite understanding the point of the website then I guess :confused:
So thanks for your POINTLESS post
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As far as Apple copying Android, They copied the notification centre which was admittedly a great idea. So yes Apple has copied a feature or two, but certainly no more than Android, and especially Samsung have copied from Apple.
Copying others isn't a bad thing, it's means we all have better devices. Everything we've said is just our opinion anyway.
Apple is much worse than google in many ways.
I honestly do quite like android, especially vanilla android and the nexus lineup. However, my problem is with many of the Android communities. They call iOS users sheep, yet all of them jump on the 'hate apple' bandwagon.
Finding an Android user who will admit to the advantages of iOS is nigh on impossible.
It's expired now anyway so I hope a few people got a good deal and that's where I'll leave it
Android devices work so much better, and i can do what ever i want. I am not limited to what manufacturer wants me to do. I don't know how or where people pick up these viruses.
Also you guys should be using Windows and not iOS or Android any way.
No they don't. Many apps require certain IOS versions and updating older devices results in constant crashing or a really slow and only partially supported device.
Apple devices are nowhere near perfect but at least I can rely on them to work. Spent way too much time fiddling/troubleshooting in Android settings. Then there's the bloatware like 'McAfee security' that can't be disabled.
All in all I need both Android and iOS for different uses so I don't think either is better than the other, both just better at different things.
And before you start on the "you must be an Apple hater" tripe, I'm actually typing this on my Macbook Pro running El Capitan (just in case you want to try the "you're probably running Windows on it" line).
Thanks for your pointless reply.
I await someone else to state I posted a pointless reply!
Peace.
It's a shame the same cannot be said about their tablets - there hasn't been one that has been any good since the original Transformer TF101. Even their eye wateringly priced "Transformer Infinity TF700" has woeful real world performance with the supplied Asus firmware. Never mind the lack of OS updates...
Should be able to pick up a half decent sim card one on holiday...just don't but it at the airport at either end as they are unlikely to be a good deal
you could say that some of the personal codes shared on here, could be technically classed as fraud.. but i doubt plod will be kicking doors in.
I use a freedom pop sim in mine and its fine for the few times I actually need cell coverage when out and about.
I use a Chromebook & Google Apps for Business
I also use an iPhone 6 & an iPad Air 2 64gb
Oh yes and am one of the technical advisors on one of the worlds biggest tech sites for Asus mobile products including Android & Windows & I have owned or supported 10 different Android devices...
But what do I know...
Voted hot as good price but thought I'd mention this alternative
IOS is great for children, elderly and novice users. I been using android for many years and i never ever had these infections and malware..
If this drops to under a ton I'll consider it.
I think it's fair to say 99% of all torrent use is illegal. I'm not saying who should or shouldn't do it but probably not best to intimate you may partake in it.
Especially on a website where the authorities can easily track your username and IP address
I think it is you sir that wears the numpty hat today
I feel a block comin on
please quote the part where he said "i download illegal torrents", he didn't and your making that assumption! their is lots of legal content that i distributed and downloadable via torrents.
besides their is no shame in pirating stuff :stuck_out_tongue:
Also handy for monitoring our security cameras but I'm very happy with my iPads as main tablets. Plus I have iPhones and Macs so the ecosystem works so well together
There are so many different types of Android tablet with variations of OS's that they don't seem to work well across the board with all apps.
At least an IOS app is guaranteed to work on EVERY IOS device
Nonetheless, it is still possible to install applications that permit this functionality from outside of the App Store if you should wish it.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00G4DSS1A/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00G4DSRPW/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
Thank you!
OS updates
Security updates
But then again, with Android, you can always benefit from...
Malware infestation
Shoddy coding of apps
An AppStore which is more like the Wild West than a pukka source
But, you are right. Android is open... open to abuse, open to being fragmented and open to every security threat that gets reported except for the misreporting of so-called iOS security breaches which actually turn out to be nothing more than hot air.
BUT...this is not about Apple vs IOS...this is about the best price for THIS product....not quite understanding the point of the website then I guess :confused:
So thanks for your POINTLESS post
I actually use one of the these for my DJI Phantom 3 Pro and 16GB for that is perfect