Jesus, how can that be ageist. It makes a great cheap way for older people to have contact with friends and family.
xdaminis
5 Dec 1615#1
Great for the kids and grandparents at that price.
Thermal Rider to xdaminis
5 Dec 1611#6
as one of the more senior hukd members you do realise comment comes across as being very ageist?
Maybe you should justify or apologies......
maisiemoo145
5 Dec 168#7
I found this comment useful as I want to buy a tablet for my Nanna. Bit harsh to criticise but each to there own. Voted HOT.
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xdaminis
5 Dec 1615#1
Great for the kids and grandparents at that price.
Thermal Rider to xdaminis
5 Dec 1611#6
as one of the more senior hukd members you do realise comment comes across as being very ageist?
Maybe you should justify or apologies......
mike28uk
5 Dec 163#2
Sound fot this price even to be used only as a sat nav in car. Heat added.
Jackfrostsfinger to mike28uk
5 Dec 16#18
Damn good idea mate :smiley:
gazz33
5 Dec 161#3
Great price thanks, heat added :smiley:
myapps
5 Dec 164#4
I bought the kids two Acer Iconia's but the 10" versions last year. One was new for 120 the second Argos refurb for £80 which was like new.
They are fantastic tablets and pretty robust, my daughter has dropped hers a couple of times and it's perfectly fine.
There are only two downsides which depend entirely on what you use them for. Firstly, Acer bundles a fair bit of software with these which take up a bit of space, slightly annoying that you can't remove without rooting. Secondly is the 1GB memory which would be better if it was at least 2GB. Having said that my son has only experienced one game so far which won't install as it needs 1.5GB.
Excellent tablets overall though and at this price I'm going to get one for casting to Chrome.
Edit:- These new tablets are actually cheaper than Argos refurb ones on Ebay.
smelladeal
5 Dec 162#5
Borderline good price. At 45 quid, its hot-ish, around £55 it`s nipple-erect-cold ( :smile: ). Lukewarm being Acer.
maisiemoo145
5 Dec 168#7
I found this comment useful as I want to buy a tablet for my Nanna. Bit harsh to criticise but each to there own. Voted HOT.
Thermal Rider
5 Dec 162#8
yes maybe hot but why isn't it suitable for all age groups?
xdaminis
5 Dec 1617#9
Jesus, how can that be ageist. It makes a great cheap way for older people to have contact with friends and family.
xdaminis
5 Dec 164#10
Too low spec for serious tablet users.
luke_b_walsh
5 Dec 161#11
it actually says something similar on the argos page itself, I think it's a useful comment
itm2
5 Dec 161#12
I'm one of a number of unfortunate Acer Iconia owners who suffer from the widespread issue of wifi connections being "forgotten" on a regular basis (i.e. requiring re-entry of the wifi credentials to restore it). A major pain in the neck, and Acer support have not been terribly helpful with it. Look on the Acer forums if anyone wants any more info.
pedropecker
5 Dec 16#13
Bought one of these for the wilf last year, no problems at all with it.
It does all she wants!
Just remember its NOT a PC its less than £50 fair entry level as far as I can see!
As someone has already said for the old and the young! and the ones in between that want a basic tablet!
sootster
5 Dec 16#14
I bought one of these, it broke after 6 weeks and no longer charged. The shop wouldn't exchange it because it was bought online so it was sent back to the manufacturer who said it was our fault and refused to repair or replace it. The usb charger point was wobbly and had not been mistreated. Have since bought a kindle fire which also developed a fault and this was exchanged no questions asked. I would NOT recommend this or any other Acer product after this experience.
jaydeeuk1 to sootster
5 Dec 161#15
You've just learned the first rule of electronics purchasing. Only ever buy from Amazon direct, John Lewis or Richer Sounds.
Quickblood to sootster
5 Dec 16#20
Retailers can't do that especially within 6 months, you should have googled it and told them why that's unacceptable. I also pay with a credit card so I can potentially get them involved in any disputes but this item would have been too cheap.
I dunno that sounds like a rule you just invented.:stuck_out_tongue:
I do that with my Hudl 2. Not quite as reliable as you'd want sometimes but when it works it's a great sat nav.
sootster
5 Dec 16#16
i bought it from Curry's online :disappointed:
Robbo11
5 Dec 164#17
This is still a nice present but the comment about it being suitable for grandparents is such a sweeping and rather patronising statement that it's usefulness is pretty negligible. Suffice to say that this would be a good present for anyone as a first tablet or for light users who don't need the latest spec tablet. If that includes your Nanna, then I'm sure she will love it but it does need stating on this forum that not all grandparents are technophobes with little understanding or interest in new technology.
Jackfrostsfinger
5 Dec 16#19
Good find op
Tomb
5 Dec 16#21
This or Amazon Fire Tablet 7? (If both 16gb).
captainbeaky to Tomb
5 Dec 161#22
Probably this as you can access the full Google Play store out of the box.
robson981
5 Dec 16#23
Good deal!
wild_quinine
5 Dec 162#24
Ah, now that brings us to the second rule of electronics purchasing.
bluenose66
5 Dec 161#25
I'm after an 8", purely in the tablet sense !! Any recommendations ?
bauer
5 Dec 162#26
Typical old person getting offended about anything and everything!
Quikfinder
5 Dec 16#27
This is a decent price for this tablet, thanks for sharing :-)
coolfoufou
5 Dec 16#28
heat
Gordinho
5 Dec 162#29
Stevie Badman
5 Dec 164#30
what criteria does one have to meet to be a serious tablet user?
Freddie Mercury
5 Dec 16#31
Must be the opposite of a lighthearted user.
ciarandanielbyrne1
5 Dec 161#32
A serious tablet user is one that doesn't watch porn on the tablet :stuck_out_tongue:
ebble
5 Dec 161#33
Is there any such thing as a serious tablet user?
All the tablet users I know are either small kids playing simple video games or people who use them to keep up with Facebook etc while they watch the X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing or other such TV tosh.
xdaminis to ebble
6 Dec 16#43
Yes, a person I know that is a serious hypochondriac :laughing:
xdaminis
6 Dec 16#34
Christ, another politically correct member. Nothing personal :stuck_out_tongue:
Just wait for the backlash from a teenager or high-tech grandparent if you buy them this. :confused:
tryn2help
6 Dec 16#35
How do you know Thermal Rider is actually Jesus - and that he's touchy about his age?
xdaminis
6 Dec 161#36
Have to think about that one. :neutral_face:
Maybe a Flame Deer will give me inspiration. Yeehaa just got 2.
tryn2help
6 Dec 16#37
Didn't you just call Thermal Rider the Christ?
xdaminis
6 Dec 16#38
Maybe the Anticommentchrist. :laughing:
Gordinho
6 Dec 16#39
Steve Coogan and Ricky Gervais must love you, you provide them with so much inspiration. :smiley: Nothing personal. :smiley:
hcc27
6 Dec 16#40
Hear hear!
hcc27
6 Dec 16#41
Ha ha I guess that can be taken to be a tad patronising. My dad who's in his late 60s installs CM on every Android device he buys and is dabbling in Python scripts to do interesting things with his Arduino kits and an old Raspberry pi. For Christmas he's dropping me hints about an Alexa so he can hack it.
sledwich
6 Dec 16#42
Good price but it's Acer
xdaminis
6 Dec 16#44
Good on the old man :wink:
GDB2222
6 Dec 16#45
You can get away with an Echo Dot, then. It's the same as the Echo, but minus the (not all that good) speaker.
I don't see how you hack it, as all the good stuff is on Amazon's servers. The Echo is just an internet-connected microphone with an audio output added.
SS41
6 Dec 16#46
Can someone please let me know which 7 inch tablet is better this one or lenovo 7 inch also the same price at argos? Thanks.
omarmahmood to SS41
6 Dec 16#47
which one has the better rating for reviews on argos website?
hcc27
6 Dec 16#48
Thanks, that's a good suggesion. I think Amazon has opened up the Alexa API to 3rd part developers, there's already a large community of hackers out there, e.g.:
Yes, they have opened up the opportunity to programme new "Skills" for Alexa. There are hundreds on the store now. Almost all are glorified "Hello World" apps with no useful content whatsoever. I wouldn't class that as hacking, but I see what you mean now.
This Acer or the Lenovo Tab 3 7" Essential also at Argos for £50?
Lenovo has slightly better reviews 4.5/5 compared with 4.4/5 for the Acer.
I know the Acer has 8 Gb more storage but then I'm only using the tablet for browsing so that makes no difference.
So, storage aside which one is the better?
Autumnella to Bobbins
7 Dec 16#55
I have the Acer one and I think it's brilliant. So fast and easy to use. We had a 7" Samsung tablet and this is a million times better. Acer's tablets are so underrated.
netgroover
6 Dec 16#52
The Acer B1-780 has a better (1280x720) res screen than this and is £10 more at Curry's if anyone's interested.
micpwelsh
6 Dec 16#53
Brilliant idea , get old people online and off the high street :stuck_out_tongue:
fazzy-bhoy
7 Dec 161#54
as geeky as that is, that is pretty fecking cool!
K9KOD
8 Dec 161#56
Cold - black and white aren't colours :smirk:
omarmahmood to K9KOD
9 Dec 16#59
yawwn
KotaMu
8 Dec 16#57
Hot -
My Fire HD screen just cracked so was thinking to get the same but saw this one going to give it a go.
Ordered from Argos
Thank you OP
Bradleigh
9 Dec 16#58
Mad dash to Argos and just picked one up before closing
Heat added
morpheus
9 Dec 16#60
Anyone looking for a better spec for close to this price, check out the other thread for the Lenovo Tab 3 8 inch with 2GB ram that was posted today = £72 from Argos ebay.
archy121
9 Dec 16#61
Does it have built in GPS module ?
Bradleigh
12 Dec 16#62
Quite surprised still showing stock in some areas
robbie1412
16 Dec 16#63
it's £47.49 in tescos and has been for ages.....
if they have it in store
Bradleigh
16 Dec 16#64
And tescos have been oos for ages as well and not going on a tesco goose chase
Argos price now back up at £69.99
Bengaboy
20 Dec 16#65
Pathetic comment. People like you need to get a grip. Personally, it provides me with entertainment when the likes of you who get offended, or pick up other people for potentially offending others.
Maybe you should apologise to us for your patronising comment?
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Maybe you should justify or apologies......
They are fantastic tablets and pretty robust, my daughter has dropped hers a couple of times and it's perfectly fine.
There are only two downsides which depend entirely on what you use them for. Firstly, Acer bundles a fair bit of software with these which take up a bit of space, slightly annoying that you can't remove without rooting. Secondly is the 1GB memory which would be better if it was at least 2GB. Having said that my son has only experienced one game so far which won't install as it needs 1.5GB.
Excellent tablets overall though and at this price I'm going to get one for casting to Chrome.
Edit:- These new tablets are actually cheaper than Argos refurb ones on Ebay.
It does all she wants!
Just remember its NOT a PC its less than £50 fair entry level as far as I can see!
As someone has already said for the old and the young! and the ones in between that want a basic tablet!
I dunno that sounds like a rule you just invented.:stuck_out_tongue:
I do that with my Hudl 2. Not quite as reliable as you'd want sometimes but when it works it's a great sat nav.
All the tablet users I know are either small kids playing simple video games or people who use them to keep up with Facebook etc while they watch the X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing or other such TV tosh.
Just wait for the backlash from a teenager or high-tech grandparent if you buy them this. :confused:
Maybe a Flame Deer will give me inspiration. Yeehaa just got 2.
I don't see how you hack it, as all the good stuff is on Amazon's servers. The Echo is just an internet-connected microphone with an audio output added.
https://www.hackster.io/amazon-alexa/products/echo-dot?sort=trending
http://hothardware.com/news/amazon-echo-hack-alexa-tesla-model-s-valet
Lenovo has slightly better reviews 4.5/5 compared with 4.4/5 for the Acer.
I know the Acer has 8 Gb more storage but then I'm only using the tablet for browsing so that makes no difference.
So, storage aside which one is the better?
I have the Acer one and I think it's brilliant. So fast and easy to use. We had a 7" Samsung tablet and this is a million times better. Acer's tablets are so underrated.
My Fire HD screen just cracked so was thinking to get the same but saw this one going to give it a go.
Ordered from Argos
Thank you OP
Heat added
if they have it in store
Argos price now back up at £69.99
Maybe you should apologise to us for your patronising comment?