If you're currently looking for a decently specified well reviewed upper end budget tablet.This may fit the bill. Pros - Bright 2K IPS Screen (2048 x 1536 pixels) - 32GB Memory - Micro SD slot - Thin part metal design (6.6 mm thick) - Lightweight (317g) - Fast AC WiFi - Good front facing stereo speakers - John Lewis 2 Year Warranty Cons - Poor Battery Life (6 - 8 Hours) - Underwhelming Processor (Intel Atom Z3530 Quad-Core 1.33 GHz) - Barely Adequate 2GB RAM - Android 6 marshmallow only (may never get Android 7 Nougat). - Normal rubbish tablet cameras. (5MP rear, 2MP front) - Custom ZenUI skin. (Put your favorite launcher on ASAP) - Bloatware galore
Apart from grey market Chinese imports, I'm not sure there is a better budget tablet at this price? If there is, can you let me know below, because I'm currently looking to buy.
Hughes have the 16GB version currently on sale for £20 less.
One word of warning, most of the reviews online are for the Z580CA which has a faster processor.
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logy
4 Jul 1711#2
Not voting either way (I'm still wedded to my Nexus 7 2013), but appreciate the pros and cons in the post above the usual copy/paste spec sheet. Thanks!
Cooltide to amour3k
4 Jul 174#7
It has some excellent features of a £300 tablet (2K IPS, 32GB, design), but to get it down to a lower price point they seem to have skimped on RAM, Battery and Processor. You pays your money you takes your choice. I'm just trying to help people make an informed choice.
As I asked in the original post, does anyone know of a better current UK tablet model for this type of money, 'cos I'm looking to buy.
Stu.C to amour3k
4 Jul 173#6
Clearly a person that has found a good price, but not sure if ready to lay money down on this product!
It looks to be a safe choice in a field of poor tablets at this price bracket. I'm currently waiting on an Ifive Mini 4s from Gearbest, which was £79. Similar specs, though I have not done a search to compare processors.
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elitom
4 Jul 172#1
have this tablet
i find the battery life very good and the Zen so-called bloatware is not so bad - so useful featres / apps
It is not the fastest tablet but also no slouch ......
screen is great and nice size / format
EliTom
abi10 to elitom
5 Jul 17#14
Sorry if I'm being stupid but does Grade A mean the condition? I.e. it is second hand but in good condition?
Thanks!
Masteryates to elitom
5 Jul 171#17
If your going down the CeX route, pay a consider paying a touch more for the Galaxy Tab S2 8". The screen is much better and its so light you can use it for ages without your wrist getting tired at all. The only downside is the small battery and plastic back, both to keep the weight down. I paid £190 for a grade B and its mint.
logy
4 Jul 1711#2
Not voting either way (I'm still wedded to my Nexus 7 2013), but appreciate the pros and cons in the post above the usual copy/paste spec sheet. Thanks!
stevo17
4 Jul 171#3
I have this tablet , its very good! The only negative is the power and volume buttons are stiff and awkward to use. I love the double tap screen to turn it off.
elitom
4 Jul 171#4
one Grade A left on CEX for £130 - also with 2 year warranty :smiley:
EliTom
amour3k
4 Jul 172#5
OP .. for someone Posting a Deal of sorts to the masses (supposedly to help allllll with their buying choices, etc?).
You have some very interesting disparaging comments upon your own like? (or was that just simply humour?), lol.
Stu.C to amour3k
4 Jul 173#6
Clearly a person that has found a good price, but not sure if ready to lay money down on this product!
It looks to be a safe choice in a field of poor tablets at this price bracket. I'm currently waiting on an Ifive Mini 4s from Gearbest, which was £79. Similar specs, though I have not done a search to compare processors.
Cooltide to amour3k
4 Jul 174#7
It has some excellent features of a £300 tablet (2K IPS, 32GB, design), but to get it down to a lower price point they seem to have skimped on RAM, Battery and Processor. You pays your money you takes your choice. I'm just trying to help people make an informed choice.
As I asked in the original post, does anyone know of a better current UK tablet model for this type of money, 'cos I'm looking to buy.
mrsusan74
4 Jul 172#8
Got this at chrimbo from currys from the mrs. Was actually wanting the nvidia shield. Screens lovely. Tad buggy. Tried to disable as much of the asus bloat but still hangs on occations. If your looking to root and rom good luck..can't find any roms. Shame as it seem held back by the software rather than the hardware.
TheBishDude
4 Jul 17#9
I actually have my eye on the ASUS Z380M 8" 16 GB. Similar spec to 580 at currys for £99.
Scott666 to TheBishDude
4 Jul 17#10
Went to Currys to look at that the other day but it's a right brick. Pretty tempted by this I must say (after breaking my trusty ASUS memo pad me572c the other day) and I also wouldn't mind getting the audio cover accessory but can't seem to find any for sale in the UK...Other than that I was looking at the Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 from Gearbest but don't really like the champagne gold colour. Decisions, decisions....
dfunked
4 Jul 171#11
Asus seem to be upping their game with Nougat updates recently... Have the Z500M and that finally got updated the other day, so never give up hope!
ianb1992 to dfunked
9 Jul 17#28
Would you say this tablet is worth £270 at John Lewis?
Opening post
Pros
- Bright 2K IPS Screen (2048 x 1536 pixels)
- 32GB Memory
- Micro SD slot
- Thin part metal design (6.6 mm thick)
- Lightweight (317g)
- Fast AC WiFi
- Good front facing stereo speakers
- John Lewis 2 Year Warranty
Cons
- Poor Battery Life (6 - 8 Hours)
- Underwhelming Processor (Intel Atom Z3530 Quad-Core 1.33 GHz)
- Barely Adequate 2GB RAM
- Android 6 marshmallow only (may never get Android 7 Nougat).
- Normal rubbish tablet cameras. (5MP rear, 2MP front)
- Custom ZenUI skin. (Put your favorite launcher on ASAP)
- Bloatware galore
Apart from grey market Chinese imports, I'm not sure there is a better budget tablet at this price? If there is, can you let me know below, because I'm currently looking to buy.
Hughes have the 16GB version currently on sale for £20 less.
One word of warning, most of the reviews online are for the Z580CA which has a faster processor.
Top comments
As I asked in the original post, does anyone know of a better current UK tablet model for this type of money, 'cos I'm looking to buy.
It looks to be a safe choice in a field of poor tablets at this price bracket. I'm currently waiting on an Ifive Mini 4s from Gearbest, which was £79. Similar specs, though I have not done a search to compare processors.
All comments (31)
i find the battery life very good and the Zen so-called bloatware is not so bad - so useful featres / apps
It is not the fastest tablet but also no slouch ......
screen is great and nice size / format
EliTom
Thanks!
EliTom
You have some very interesting disparaging comments upon your own like? (or was that just simply humour?), lol.
It looks to be a safe choice in a field of poor tablets at this price bracket. I'm currently waiting on an Ifive Mini 4s from Gearbest, which was £79. Similar specs, though I have not done a search to compare processors.
As I asked in the original post, does anyone know of a better current UK tablet model for this type of money, 'cos I'm looking to buy.