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Lenovo Tab 3 10.1 Inch 2GB RAM 16GB Tablet £99.99 Argos

£99.99 Argos1 Mar 17

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pavel76

1 Mar 17

The Lenovo Tablet won't compromise your on-the-go multimedia viewing and listening. Take your movies, music and gaming on-the-go and enjoy them in fabulous HD on a wide-view 10.1" screen, with immersive Dolby Atmos® cinematic moving audio. Wherever you are, never be disconnected with this powerful yet affordable entertainment centre.

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pavel76 to chocolatenomlike

1 Mar 17 9 #7

Can you provide a link to full HD tablet for a "bit more" please ?

shasnir

1 Mar 17 5 #15

I have the older version Tab 2 A10-70F and it's been a nightmare, the internet is terrible and the Dolby was never fixed properly, the internet drops out any time it feels like it and despite the Lenovo forums being full of posts about it they never bothered to reply let alone fix the issues.
They released updates up until Android 5.01 (which never fixed the issues) they went on to release one more update that wasn't even the right one for the tablet but still left it up for a week before taking it down !

If Given the choice I would now take the lower res model if it dosen't have the issues the model A10-70F has.

justanotherpunter

1 Mar 17 4 #22

Lenovo have just realised some new tablets, good spec and very cheap, I'd wait..... tough I know :wink:
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/lenovo-tab-4

plewis00

1 Mar 17 4 #8

Someone else pointed out the old version was better and pops up from time-to-time so maybe not right now but they do turn up (or buy used). Lenovo have been incredibly cheeky by releasing a 'newer' tablet with worse specs, they did this with the Yoga Tab 3 as well - the slowest Snapdragon SoC available and normal HD screen only; it's arguably 'good enough' but when have HUKDers ever settled for that!

All comments (78)

jaycuk

1 Mar 17 3 #1

add to basket for price

pr2thej

1 Mar 17 #2

Yep that works, seems like a good deal then

waynester21

1 Mar 17 1 #3

Is this Marshmallow? Also, is it definitely a Snapdragon processor? GsmArena only show a Tab 3 10inch model with 1920x1200 screen and a Mediatek.

simonmcnair

1 Mar 17 4 #4

The resolution of 1280 x 800 is a lot lower than the previous version which was 1920x1080 and has been on here many times. Hopefully this will make it a bit quicker as my a10-70 seems sluggish to respond. A nice entry level tablet and probably the right kind of price.

flipper118

1 Mar 17 2 #5

i bought one of these for the same price in john lewis...they are quite handy but the sound quality is awful, can only really be used with headphones.

chocolatenomlike

1 Mar 17 4 #6

low resolution screen on a 10 inch device, better to pay a bit more for something more mediocre
suitable as a cheap tablet for kids I guess

pavel76 to chocolatenomlike

1 Mar 17 9 #7

Can you provide a link to full HD tablet for a "bit more" please ?

plewis00

1 Mar 17 4 #8

alexus

1 Mar 17 2 #9

"The Lenovo Tablet won't compromise your on-the-go multimedia viewing" then a lower resolution display. Hate false marketing I feel that this is mis-selling. Companies that take advantage of people that struggle to understand technical specifications should be more accountable. :disappointed:

badgerrules

1 Mar 17 1 #10

I am confused by this, in the Argos info it says 2gb ram, the John Lewis one says 1gb?

Mersa223 to badgerrules

1 Mar 17 1 #11

For this price, i highly suspect it's 1GB.

Krooner to badgerrules

1 Mar 17 1 #18

It's 2GB.

Not at home to check the Android version, but my white A10-30 is indeed a Snapdragon.

buddn07

1 Mar 17 3 #12

1200x800... nope.

I can't go from using a phone with 300+PPI to this. I'd rather just use my phone.

FamilyGuy67

1 Mar 17 #13

Google the specs

squeakybot

1 Mar 17 1 #14

Can it mirror/screen cast to tv. Got 8 inch version and cannot find anywhere.

shasnir

1 Mar 17 5 #15

amour3k

1 Mar 17 1 #16

" ... immersive Dolby Atmos® cinematic moving audio."

Sounds to me like a little bit of false Product marketing too perhaps? :-(

I still want one though?, hehehe, as it's a decent screen size. :-)

I'm hoping that Lenovo bought out a NEW 10" Android Tablet at the MWC (Mobile World Conference), so as to then have the price of this current 10" Android Tablet beaten down yet again, in a week or two's time either end?! (give or take?, hehehe).

flipper118

1 Mar 17 1 #17

The Dolby sound is amazing, but only when you have headphones on...otherwise its very low and quite tinny

X-Cell

1 Mar 17 2 #19

very poor gfx chip in these. Most newer games and browsing on busy sites will be laggy. 8" version is faster.

"The Adreno 304 usually only offers half of the performance of the the Adreno 320 and is only slightly ahead of the Mali-400 MP4. Very demanding Android games of 2013 may not run completely smooth, but simple titles like Angry Birds and the usual multimedia tasks are no problem."

badgerrules

1 Mar 17 1 #20

apart from the screen size is this an upgrade from a hudl 2?

JayR123 to badgerrules

1 Mar 17 1 #37

No. The Hudl2 has pretty much the same spec but with a smaller and much higher resolution screen. I wouldn't swap my son's Hudl 2 for this.

TKDBlackbelt

1 Mar 17 1 #21

You must have been unlucky because the reviews of the a10-70f suggest it's a very good tablet. I also have it and have not experienced any issue with the internet dropping or sound

justanotherpunter

1 Mar 17 4 #22

Lenovo have just realised some new tablets, good spec and very cheap, I'd wait..... tough I know :wink:
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/lenovo-tab-4

Si1 to justanotherpunter

1 Mar 17 #31

Yeh Tab 4 Looks good and the article says possibly launching as low as £119 but its an approximate from $149 so there's no guarantees the UK will get it for a good price first off. The article also put a launch price of about "£87, AU$141" but postage from Australia would probably use up any savings.
Its stating there's a Standard and a Plus version : " The Tab 4 8 and 10 feature a Qualcomm MSM8917 quad-core processor, a 1280 x 800 display, 2GB of RAM. And the Plus varieties amp things up to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, like the Moto G5 Plus, a 1920 x 1200 screen, as well as 3GB and 4GB configurations." The cheapest might be bare bones compared to what they advertise - I suppose wait and see.
Battery life will be ? they've put: "Tab 4 8 has a 4850mAh cell inside and the Tab 4 10 has a whopping 7000mAh battery" they've not put actual tested mixed running time but I'm sure someone's capable of working it out.
Cant see anything indicating if it will be able to take a simcard/3g,4G, or has internal GPS which is something I now look for - especially as there are some very good data only cards available right now. If it really does launch as cheep as they say it might and I buy one of the other tablets I will feel a bit cheesed off : )

plewis00

1 Mar 17 2 #23

Lenovo has a habit of not supporting things very well. My Yoga 2 Pro only got Android 5.0.2 after 6 was already out! Not that it matters as it won't even charge now! With Lenovo you get nice build quality and hardware but support is truly awful - basically if it works when you get it and you don't need support you are fine.

But yes, if the new one was supported better even if lesser hardware I would do the same, though what's the bets they'll release a Tab 4 and pretend like the old one never existed?

ReflexReact

1 Mar 17 1 #24

Anyone got any recommendations for a 1080p+ tablet which has memory card slot and a reasonable price/quality/batt life?

PAULTRD

1 Mar 17 1 #25

You suspect wrong

Si1

1 Mar 17 #26

The Argos site gives this discription:
•Model number: za1u0002gb.
Display:
•10.1 inch screen.
•Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels.
•IPS technology.
•Multi-touch screen.
•LED backlit display.
Specifications:
•1.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon qualcomm snapdragon apq8009 quad core processor.
•2GB RAM.
•16 GB internal storage. (64gb with microSD card).
•Front facing camera 2MP.
•Rear facing camera 5MP.
•GB memory card capacity.
•Android android operating system.
General features:
•Built-in speaker.
•Webcam.
•Wi-Fi enabled.
•Bluetooth - enabling you to easily and wirelessly connect with other Bluetooth enabled devices.
•3.5mm stereo headphone jack.
•Microphone.
•Micro USB.
•Enjoy movies and tv with skin-tingling sound, thanks to dual-speakers and immersive dolby® atmos™ audio.
•No pause for a recharge. The fun never stops with a 7000 mah battery that delivers up to 10 hours of non-stop entertainment.
•The big, bright 10.1" hd display provides a cinema-like video and gaming experience.
Additional information:
•Up to 10 hours battery life (depending on usage).
•EAN: 191200151484.
But I cant see if its GPS capable?

PAULTRD to Si1

2 Mar 17 #48

I cant see if it toasts either.... Weird

EddieDufus to Si1

2 Mar 17 #52

I wouldn't trust Argos to give me accurate specifications. Just a couple of months ago they sold the Motorola play touted as having 2 GB RAM. Turned out to be 1 GB only. However got £20 back in vouchers after lodging a complaint. Best option would be to go to Service counter and demand to see the specs on the box.

Krooner

1 Mar 17 #27

Good shout. Busy sites are laggy.

ses6jwg

1 Mar 17 2 #28

annoying paid £112.99 a few weeks ago.

the missus says it's fine we don't notice any screen issues.

TehJumpingJawa

1 Mar 17 3 #29

I don't get what's happened with the tablet market; almost 3 years ago I got an LG GPad 2GB 8.3" 1920x1200 for £115.
A year later, I got my Mum a HUDL2 (2GB, 8.3" 1920x1200) for £50-odd of clubcard vouchers.
Both are still going strong & perfectly usable devices.

Today, 3 years later, we have lower spec tablets going for the same sort of money?!

Tech. stagnation in the PC market is understandable (Intel monopoly, geometric growth in development complexity & cost, under-powered consoles holding back progress), but tablets? That's still a rapidly expanding market isn't it?

tech3475 to TehJumpingJawa

1 Mar 17 1 #33

I think even the tablet market has stagnated.

I suspect the worse specs is because cheaper components are now available from the start where as before it was more trickle down.

The biggest issue I have with tablets (and even mobiles) is support, even just for security. Id rather go for a windows tablet with LTS than an android tablet which may not receive any updates.

sul

1 Mar 17 2 #30

dolby Atmos in a tablet?? how the heck does that work?!
utter load of nonsense!

clumsymum

1 Mar 17 1 #32

I know it's £25 more, but this .Acer looks like a better buy.

It's a manufacturer refurb with 1 yr warranty from Argos ebay - I've had a mobile phone from them before as a refurb, it looked brand new when I got it, and although it developed a fault after 11 months, they refunded in full with no quibble, so I have no doubts about buying from them.
Just ordered to replace a 4 year-old Acer tablet which has given good service.

amour3k

1 Mar 17 #34

Fair enough?, thanx for the feedback. :-)

amour3k

1 Mar 17 #35

I understand your concerns there I guess ..

By the way, what's LTS?.

Incognitoso

1 Mar 17 #36

I got Lenovo YOGA 2 Pro 13.3 Android

The design is good and materials not bad Screen OK

The problem is the software ! is not updated at all You will be lucky to get update at all So all performance improvements forget about that if tablet works so you lucky if not it is your problem

Interloper

1 Mar 17 3 #38

Avoid that Acer like the plague. It has very well documented sleep and battery drain issues which have never been fixed despite numerous updates.

As for this Lenovo...it's fine. It's £99, for goodness sake. The screen is okay, it's quick enough for web browsing and Netflix watching, the build quality is good and - crucially - it has 2Gb of RAM. What do people expect for this price? If it gets nicked or dropped it cost £99, so it's not the end of the world. Get it in perspective, people!

plewis00

1 Mar 17 1 #39

It is in perspective.

Lenovo made the specs worse but kept the price the same and pulled the wool over the eyes of unsuspecting buyers who assume newer is better (which it generally does). They even list it as having an APQ8009 rather than it's actual name, which is a Snapdragon 212 - even budget phones with Mediatek chipsets have more performance than this. Yes, the tablet will probably be 'ok' but that doesn't mean you should buy one without shopping around. And usually people buy branded (e.g. Lenovo) because of better support, but in this case, they don't really offer support once you've bought it.

beavan1

1 Mar 17 #40

LTS = Long Term Support

(I think!)

amour3k

1 Mar 17 1 #41

Hehehehe, thanx, I was brainstorming (to myself) something like Life Time Support?.

But, that was only guessing mind?, as I genuinely have no clue ...

Thanx anyway. :-)

Interloper

1 Mar 17 2 #42

I hear you. But in an age where certain manufacturers (e.g. Apple, Microsoft) are putting prices up by 20-25%, it's a miracle that anyone can even buy a 10-inch tablet with 2Gb of RAM and decent battery life. Add in a 'known' brand (for what it's worth) and a 12-month warranty that only requires popping to Argos if something is wrong and it's not really bad at all.

Is it crazy powerful? No, but neither is a Linx 1010 and that's around the same price or more with a shorter battery and an OS that arguably isn't suited to a device this size. You can shop around but I don't think there's anything brand new around the £100 mark worth bothering with right now and for an undemanding user (or just as a second tablet around the house), this is fine.

Steve1205

1 Mar 17 1 #43

It is a 2GB from Argos.

plewis00

1 Mar 17 #44

If you insist on 'brand new' and can settle for merely 'ok' then yes, it's fine, there's nothing much wrong with it but there's a lot of good stuff out there. The Linx 1010 is in a different league, having Windows means you can do real productivity stuff but that's no good if all you want is Android apps and games - horses for courses.

superfreddy

1 Mar 17 #45

Better than a Nexus 7 2013?

Interloper

2 Mar 17 #46

Exactly. The point of a lightweight OS like Android or iOS on a 10-inch (or less) tablet is ease of use, decent battery life, true touch optimisation etc. I have a Surface Pro 4 and love it, so I appreciate the power and versatility of Windows 10 on a tablet, but I wouldn't say a Linx 1010 is "in a different league". It's too compromised, touch is finicky on the smaller screen (there are too many areas of the interface that demand a mouse or trackpad) and Windows is generally too heavy for a 2Gb device beyond basic tasks. And let's not get started on the storage issues - even Windows updates can be a problem on the 32Gb eMMC.

For average users who just want to browse the Web, check email and Facebook, use Google Docs and Drive etc, this device is easy to use and perfectly capable for £99.

YouDontWantToKnow

2 Mar 17 #47

Bought for my other half.

Hot

Si1

2 Mar 17 #49

Thanks for your input D---H--d.

kungpo

2 Mar 17 2 #50

Just collected mine from Argos Edinburgh. Model is TB-x103f, says 2GB RAM on the box, manufacture date 15.12.2016, Android 6.0, black but seems to have a blue bezel (not opened it yet as it's a present)

joinedup

2 Mar 17 #51

I got mine today and it has a blue bezel too, even though it is called 'black' on the box. Seems like a bargain to me, but then I have low expectations of tech kit that's not Apple (for which read well made and mad expensive)...it has a good heft, the screen is fine, speakers not as bad as I'd expected....all for under a hundred pund....

Interloper

3 Mar 17 #53

For anyone doubting the specs, it DEFINITELY has 2Gb RAM. My wife has one and it's confirmed under Settings - Memory.

pr2thej

4 Mar 17 #54

Enjoying mine so far! Anyone found a good case with a stand yet?

EDIT: Also yes, whilst the Argos spec sheet, receipt etc will say 1GB, this is definitly 2GB. Just check the box specs before they stamp the receipt if you're nervous about it.

ses6jwg to pr2thej

5 Mar 17 #56

we got a case off amazon think it's compatible with both the tab 2 and this tab 3 10.1'

ben1979 to pr2thej

6 Mar 17 #57

Did you have any joy with a case? I am buying this today for my son who is using his well earned pocket money to upgrade from a wrecked hudl 1, couldn't fault it for the price for what he is doing on it!

I have had a browse around and the only case that looks remotely like it might fit is one that is for the Lenovo 10 Business Tab, Amazon have a few for it, and this one in particular HERE.

If you did find anything, would appreciate any feedback :laughing:

moneyfornothing

4 Mar 17 #55

i have the 70f too. got for 109 gbp. maybe lucky but apart from being a little slow to respond I've not had the same problems....

ben1979

6 Mar 17 #58

Do you have a link?

ses6jwg

6 Mar 17 1 #59

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01DLO2EU0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

PAULTRD

6 Mar 17 #60

You are welcome

ben1979

6 Mar 17 #61

Many thanks!

Interloper

6 Mar 17 1 #62

That case fits perfectly as do these screen protectors: http://amzn.eu/125eyVo

ben1979

6 Mar 17 #63

Awesome! That was my next search! Most helpful HUKD readers, as always!

pr2thej

6 Mar 17 #64

Thanks all for the case tips, I've gone for the black one.

Have setup the tab with profiles for each user in the house very easily and its just functioning as a media remote for now which it's doing admirably. Also running Spotify and Plex streaming very well.

grandprix

7 Mar 17 #65

Am interested in using this mainly for web browsing to replace an old iPad 2 which has become very sluggish.

If I bought this, tried it and didn't like it, will Argos provide a refund?
The Argos returns page states: "the item should be unused, in its original packaging and in a re-sellable condition"

i1234 to grandprix

8 Mar 17 #67

I just came back from Argos. I ordered the tablet several days ago despite the mixed reviews and went to pick it up today. I asked them if I can return it after trying it if the performance is not what I am expecting and they said I can't do that - I can only return it only if it is still fully sealed. So I then went to John Lewis, talked to some people there, decided not to risk it with this tablet and went back to Argos for a refund. I have to say it was a huge hassle to return an unopened item that I collected literally 30 mins earlier because I ordered it from Argos Ebay store and paid with Paypal. Fingers crossed my refund appears on my account soon.

RFC1795

7 Mar 17 #66

I just picked up one of these Tab 3 2Gb(TB-X103F) to possibly replace a much older Lenovo 10" 1Gb (A7600-F) tablet which I got for about £80 at the time. Having tested with Quadrant Standard, and Antutu this is looking pretty bad in comparison. I mean, really bad.
Any suggestions on a different benchmark app maybe as I know there is a lot of debate around them and how accurate they can be?

tuckeral

8 Mar 17 #68

I'd be wary buying that cover - as the seller has responded to a query stating explicitly that it doesn't fit this model (TB-X103F). (3rd question down, 4th answer)
I have an A10-70 and the camera is at a different position to this Tab 3 so (if camera is important to you) then any case listing that suggests its suitable for the A10-70 will not be fully compatible with this version of Tab 3 10 (unless it's got multiple cut-outs for possible camera positions).

I've just bought one of these tablets and am looking for a suitable case (a task harder than it should be!). If anybody has got/found one - ideally a protective one suitable for kids - please let me know ASAP.
(Ideally something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N5OKB8G )

Interloper

9 Mar 17 #69

It does fit perfectly. My wife bought this tablet last week and has this exact cover on it. All cutouts are in exactly the right places.

lord_nicol

9 Mar 17 #70

Just picked one up in Aberdeen.

TB-X103F Android 6

2GB ram

Qualcomm snapdragon

lord_nicol

9 Mar 17 #71

Now had a play with this sub 100 quid tablet.

Very impressed. Copied all my apps across from my phone which took about 20 minutes.

Sound is very acceptable. Mobdro and betfair works a treat. Android 6.

Given what i will use it for this is 50 times the value of my ipad.

captain

11 Mar 17 #72

I bought one of these cases for the Tab 3 but can't get the magnetic auto sleep/wake function to work. Is there a setting for it?

pigdog237

12 Mar 17 #73

Are these Tab 3's better or worse than the Tab 2's (A10-30 which is £20 more on the Argos site)? The Argos site is so inaccurate with the specs and I can't easily find them elsewhere.

My kids have the Tab 2 models and they're really pretty good, so if the Tab 3 is comparable, it's a good deal.

I not someone above says it has Android 6, so it has to be a quite recent model?

lord_nicol to pigdog237

12 Mar 17 #75

12 Dec 2016 was on my box.

for 100 quid it really is very good, bar the screen. (which is bearable)

RFC1795

12 Mar 17 #74

I got the original Lenovo one that came at a discount with the tab... it doesn't auto sleep either, but also doesn't have the mag lock as such, only mags in the cover to aid its various fold configurations. I was expecting it to auto sleep when closed, so if there is a setting for this I'm keen to know also.

lord_nicol

12 Mar 17 #76

my one can be set to auto sleep.

captain

13 Mar 17 1 #77

Maybe you would like to share how to do it with us?

Andrew_in_Wales

15 Mar 17 #78

I reserved one on Monday and when I went in this afternoon the payment machine tried to charge me the new higher price. Luckily I had the reservation print-out and the staff honoured the lower price.

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