my galaxy tab A 10.1 has arrived, looks and seems to run brand new, just been previously opened. good stuff
nerdsgonewild to DonkeyKonk
29 Sep 17#50
What version of Android is it running? Argos says Marshmallow but I wonder if there's been an update for the device? Thank you.
DonkeyKonk to nerdsgonewild
1 Oct 17#51
It's 7.0 on my Galaxy Tab A 10.1, just checked if further update at the moment, but no.
Really impressed with this for £125. Its definitely better than I thought it would be, browsing is smooth and reasonably fast, the speakers are pretty good, and the battery life seems excellent (currently have 30% left after 10.5 hours screen on time, mainly streaming video).
I recently had a Z4 tablet which had cost me £300, but I returned it as not really worth that much now. The Galaxy Tab is not quite as good, but close enough for the money I have saved.
neiledwards27
28 Sep 17#47
Is this windows or android
Jiffy to neiledwards27
28 Sep 17#48
Android
ohmyflaps
28 Sep 17#46
Decent price but wasn't this model a step-down after the Yoga 2?
DonkeyKonk
28 Sep 17#24
Nice tip on the refurb.
I see they also have some Galaxy Tab A 10.1 's for £125, tempted to go for one myself.
Clangers99 to DonkeyKonk
28 Sep 17#27
Yes, the Tab A refurb at £125 is the one to go for. Got one a few months back and no regrets. They usually get snapped up quick though.
DonkeyKonk to Clangers99
28 Sep 17#28
Yeah I got one in the end, looks very good value at that price. Using it primarily to watch videos.
I had been tempted to get a Notepro 12.2 which Smartfonestore have for £220 or so, grade B, but it's 3 years old now and stuck on android 5.1, I think this Tab A is a better buy overrall. (Price mainly) and hopefully it's just a 'return'.
EDIT... Just seen they have Galaxy Tab 10.1 grade B's for only £109, didn't see that earlier.
zzzz to DonkeyKonk
28 Sep 17#45
Thanks for this info - just ordered one .
aor5000
28 Sep 17#44
I was gonna treat myself to fire hd 10.1 for Xmas. How does this compare (I'll mostly browse and video)
philmitchell
27 Sep 17#7
Bought one off argos ebay for £65 . said refurb , but was new .
I use it for when my little boy is in the hospitals .
Works well, I stick a load of films on a 64gb sd card , there is no lag, plus put loads of games on it for him, the wi-fi is good on it as well . I bought a case which turns into a stand, and he's well happy , battery lasts about 10 hours .
rollercoaster63 to philmitchell
28 Sep 17#38
What case please?
arjun311 to philmitchell
28 Sep 17#43
Ben is in hospital?
rollercoaster63
28 Sep 17#42
Can anyone recommend a child friendly case, and screen protector please?
TBC15
28 Sep 17#30
Just bought the last black Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 for
£159.99. Bit of an impulse buy, not sure if I’ve done the right thing
GoldSquid to TBC15
28 Sep 17#31
Oh dear ☺
DonkeyKonk to TBC15
28 Sep 17#32
I think the Tab A is noticeably better (???) And cheaper, in this case. I think.
TBC15 to DonkeyKonk
28 Sep 17#41
Guess I’ll be using the 30 day return policy.
Tab A now En-route
vinster345
28 Sep 17#40
As someone who bought one of these in May and has now had to buy a Samsung Tab A to replace it, be aware how slow this is and how poor the screen is (it glitches out a high brightness now). It's ok for the price, but beware what you're getting.
juliettcronk
28 Sep 17#39
Typical bought one 4 my dad yesterday :disappointed:
rollercoaster63
28 Sep 17#37
Any decent cases for a child?
Care151
28 Sep 17#36
Ive had x 3 of these plus a yoga model all returned because the charging ports break .My 2 kids lasted 6/7 mths & my 2 only 4 mths. Argos in Bicester wanted to return my first one for repair which would of took 2 /3 wks , I had to really put my foot down to get an exchange & only after I shown them my rights that if less than 6 mths old I was entitled to a exchange did they buckle & change it. The yoga I took to Milton Keynes ,no argument, but then I took my kids 2 back to Bicester I got the jobsworth she put the charger in said it was OK & only because I could not wipe them clean as they need 50% charge to do so did they change them.
angie193
28 Sep 17#35
Works good on netflix
inderjitsingh
28 Sep 17#34
Got one Argos eBay said refurbished but was new £75 replaced my Hudl 2 very happy with it battery lasts full day easily .
a-j
27 Sep 17#3
Would have snapped this up if it wasn't for the 800p screen.
UltimatePhoenix to a-j
27 Sep 17#16
The resolution isnt really an issue for smaller screens plus it drains more battery life, i can sit and watch 480p all day on mobile without resolution been a problem, higher resolution is made for bigger screens
adamspencer95 to UltimatePhoenix
27 Sep 17#21
true, and netflix is capped at 480p anyway if that's what people intend to use it for
youtube and other web/local files are obviously not limited in the same way
UltimatePhoenix to adamspencer95
27 Sep 17#22
Even so, its not much of a difference on a small screen, i went from 32" SD to HD and went WOW at the resolution, but on a mobile I never really saw a difference
a-j to UltimatePhoenix
28 Sep 17#33
I dunno, it depends what you're doing. One of the main things I want a large tablet for is reading comics and, for things like that, I notice a drop from 1080p to 720p on a phone.
duncanhill
28 Sep 17#26
Noticed that there’s also some Samung S8 & S8+ devices at £540 & £605 which seem good value in comparison to the current deals
DonkeyKonk to duncanhill
28 Sep 17#29
Also had S7 Edge for £300 I think. Do have some decent offers on there at the moment, I was tempted to get the Sony Bluetooth Dab Hifi for £50, but I currently live in a box room so too darn big. :-)
And would that be a new, used, or refurbished tablet/model though?, or ... thanx. :-)
danflorin3 to amour3k
27 Sep 17#23
Search Lenovo Tab 10 10.1", set price between 74.90 and 75.99 and you will find it easyer..I use app so I'm unable to provide link Description says this """"""" Item Condition - Model number: TB-X103F
Refurbished Item with 12 Month Guarantee
This item is a professionally refurbished, A-Grade, Argos Manager Special - our top grade of refurbished item!
This product may have minor cosmetic marks or scratches. These will not hinder the functionality.
The item might have non-original accessories.
""""""""
Gort1951
27 Sep 17#20
Thinking about the Bush tablet but the cpu doesn't seem that fast.
Yeah I know, it's a rude name.
Ummi
27 Sep 17#19
I have had this for approx 3/4 months now. I had no issues until last week. Started off with flickering light on one part of the screen... now the whole screen blinks, flashes and moves.
Does anyone own this and previously had a hudl 2? how do they compare apart from the 8.3" vs 10.1" screen. My Hudl 2 died on me few weeks ago so considering this as a replacement.
Steve.Mac to mrT786
27 Sep 17#13
Mrs Mac has a HUDL 2 and it's faster and full HD compared to this (which I have). It's decent for what it is but it feels a bit more budget than the HUDL 2, probably because the HUDL 2 had advanced spec for its time.
amour3k to Steve.Mac
27 Sep 17#15
For a Supermarket 'attempt' at the World's Electronics Arena, and all ...
They didn't do toooooo badly at their 2 fully fledged attempts, huh?. :-D
vraxxos
27 Sep 17#12
Have this, screen is not great, not incredibly responseive, but for the dough and screen size, it's grand.
edwardocatflappo
27 Sep 17#2
How’s the spec for this? Ok for Netflix and Lego games?
stevos9 to edwardocatflappo
27 Sep 17#11
I'm running Netflix on a 2012 Nexus 7 with kit kat.. it will be fine!
skotluis
27 Sep 17#4
Argos change the price of this almost every week it seems.
amour3k to skotluis
27 Sep 17#9
Tell me another ...
I too have noticed the same also!, hehehehehe. :-D
sukysue
27 Sep 17#8
Mr T my mum had a hudl when that went kaput we got her one of these and it is brilliant she loves it !
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Really impressed with this for £125. Its definitely better than I thought it would be, browsing is smooth and reasonably fast, the speakers are pretty good, and the battery life seems excellent (currently have 30% left after 10.5 hours screen on time, mainly streaming video).
I recently had a Z4 tablet which had cost me £300, but I returned it as not really worth that much now. The Galaxy Tab is not quite as good, but close enough for the money I have saved.
I see they also have some Galaxy Tab A 10.1 's for £125, tempted to go for one myself.
I had been tempted to get a Notepro 12.2 which Smartfonestore have for £220 or so, grade B, but it's 3 years old now and stuck on android 5.1, I think this Tab A is a better buy overrall. (Price mainly) and hopefully it's just a 'return'.
EDIT... Just seen they have Galaxy Tab 10.1 grade B's for only £109, didn't see that earlier.
How does this compare (I'll mostly browse and video)
I use it for when my little boy is in the hospitals .
Works well, I stick a load of films on a 64gb sd card , there is no lag, plus put loads of games on it for him, the wi-fi is good on it as well . I bought a case which turns into a stand, and he's well happy , battery lasts about 10 hours .
I think.
Tab A now En-route
Argos in Bicester wanted to return my first one for repair which would of took 2 /3 wks , I had to really put my foot down to get an exchange & only after I shown them my rights that if less than 6 mths old I was entitled to a exchange did they buckle & change it. The yoga I took to Milton Keynes ,no argument, but then I took my kids 2 back to Bicester I got the jobsworth she put the charger in said it was OK & only because I could not wipe them clean as they need 50% charge to do so did they change them.
youtube and other web/local files are obviously not limited in the same way
And would that be a new, used, or refurbished tablet/model though?, or ... thanx. :-)
Description says this """""""
Item Condition - Model number: TB-X103F
Refurbished Item with 12 Month Guarantee
This item is a professionally refurbished, A-Grade, Argos Manager Special - our top grade of refurbished item!
This product may have minor cosmetic marks or scratches. These will not hinder the functionality.
The item might have non-original accessories.
""""""""
Yeah I know, it's a rude name.
My Hudl 2 died on me few weeks ago so considering this as a replacement.
They didn't do toooooo badly at their 2 fully fledged attempts, huh?. :-D
I too have noticed the same also!, hehehehehe. :-D