Tesco Announces The Hudl2 - 16GB Intel Quad Core, 8.3" 1080P - Only £129

advertsfox · 03-10-2014 10:22am #1

Looks really nice, so cheap for the specfications and Parcel Motel will be our helpful friend. Like the custom colours as well.

* Intel 1.83Ghz Quad Core
* 8.3" 1080P HD Screen
* 2GB of RAM, Dual Band Wi-Fi
* 5MP Rear, 1.2MP Front Camera
* Dolby-Optimised Speakers
* 16GB with SD up to 48GB
* 8 Hours Battery Life
* Available in 8 Colours
* Stock Android 4.4 KitKat

http://www.tesco.com/direct/hudl/

http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/03/tesco-hudl2-launches/?ncid=rss_truncated

ThisRegard · 03-10-2014 11:16am

We have the original since December, it's a pretty good tablet and its gets a fair amount of abuse from a kid and stands up to it well.

alaimacerc · 03-10-2014 9:23pm

advertsfox wrote: »

Looks really nice, so cheap for the specfications and Parcel Motel will be our helpful friend. Like the custom colours as well.

Looks nice. Unspecced a goodly amount from the "1", or the "Classic", or whatever we'll be calling it now.

But... no RoI release, again? That seems annoying and pointless. Would be much more likely to spring for one of these (even given the higher VAT and inevitable markup) if I could use my clubcard vouchers on it, and importantly, be able to return it to a local store if there's a fault.

I bought the H1 while in the UK, had some minor issues with it (the screen responsiveness that was apparently a very common problem), and decided to return it under "change of mind" lest they become worse over time, and I was stuck with no way to effectively return it.

Got stung for about a fiver in currency conversion margins between the credit card payment and refund, though. Should have paid in cash!

Supercell · 03-10-2014 11:53pm

Review here - http://www.trustedreviews.com/tesco-hudl-2-review
This looks absolutely fantastic for the money. My old tablet has terrible battery life and is a bit long in the tooth now, this ticks all the boxes for me especially at this price point. Santa (through Parcel Motel) will be bringing one of these here to me. Can order online on October 8th - http://www.tesco.com/direct/hudl/

emo72 · 04-10-2014 11:09am

Available for 65 pound for club card holders? That seems to good to be true. I can get family over there to buy it

Edit... that seems to let you use your credit on your card off the cost. So not great.

But even at 129 sterling it seems a great bargain. Would it be safe to say this is the best sub 200 euro tablet?

alaimacerc · 04-10-2014 8:52pm

emo72 wrote: »

Available for 65 pound for club card holders? That seems to good to be true. I can get family over there to buy it

Edit... that seems to let you use your credit on your card off the cost. So not great.

£65 in club card vouchers. i.e., if you happen to have spent £6,500 in Tesco (Tesco UK specifically?), not have spent any of the vouchers already, and not have any better clubcard deals you want to spend them on (some of them are triple and quadruple voucher face value if they just happen to be something you otherwise want/need).

Still, how bad. Wonder if RoI euro-denominated vouchers work?

nzamcdza · 04-10-2014 8:56pm

This LOOKS like a great deal will wait for a few more reviews then maybe get it at Christmas.

advertsfox · 08-10-2014 8:39am

And this is now in stock

http://www.tesco.com/direct/hudl2-8-wi-fi-tablet/454-7907.prd?pageLevel=sku&skuId=397-7926&icid=eml_BIS_397-7926

pedatron · 08-10-2014 2:34pm

advertsfox wrote: »

And this is now in stock

http://www.tesco.com/direct/hudl2-8-wi-fi-tablet/454-7907.prd?pageLevel=sku&skuId=397-7926&icid=eml_BIS_397-7926

Bit bullet and ordered for the parents. It looks great anyway! Order accepted through parcel motel

k123456 · 08-10-2014 3:21pm

Has anyone used Irish Club card points to redeem against the unit

megaten · 08-10-2014 4:00pm

Would there be many app compatibility problems with an intel tablet? I haven't seen many in the wild.

advertsfox · 08-10-2014 4:07pm

megaten wrote: »

Would there be many app compatibility problems with an intel tablet? I haven't seen many in the wild.

None at this stage, esp. in regards to mainstream apps. Some smaller lesser known apps may have issues if they are complex but I wouldn't worry about it.

Beekay · 19-10-2014 11:03pm

What phone number do you use with tesco direct to order through parcel motel? Looking for a UK phone number with the following :

Your phone number must begin with 01, 02 or 07 and contain 10 or 11 digits including the dialling code.

Invincible · 20-10-2014 12:43am

Beekay wrote: »

What phone number do you use with tesco direct to order through parcel motel? Looking for a UK phone number with the following :

Your phone number must begin with 01, 02 or 07 and contain 10 or 11 digits including the dialling code.

Use the number of parcel motel, worked for me before.

Beekay · 20-10-2014 1:02am

Invincible wrote: »

Use the number of parcel motel, worked for me before.

Can only find Irish number on parcel motel site. Won't allow me to continue until I use a UK number fitting the requirements I posted.

AlanS181824 · 20-10-2014 3:00am

This looks like a great tablet.

Hopefully it gets Android Lollipop too, then it'd be set!

pedatron · 20-10-2014 1:28pm

Had an issue with the tesco direct site. Had to type in my PM ID in in word format. ie 'one seven four six six six'. I missed a number in mine by mistake and and PM are unable to locate my package.

They signed for it and everything but no sign of it yet. I had ordered before off tesco and had no issues so didn't double check my address.

kearneybobs · 21-10-2014 5:23pm

Gonna buy this for my dad and give it to him for Christmas. Great spec and performance for that price. Going to get it quite cheap too since it's double discount this weekend for staff over in the UK

and there's a voucher for £15 off a £75 spend which curiously I've already redeemed and is still active in my account! Should cost me about £90. Absolute bargain.

pedatron · 31-10-2014 11:56am

For anyone interested I'm having an awful time with parcel motel trying to get this package or even a return for it. Been almost a month since I ordered now and they still keep telling me they are looking into it. I used to swear by parcel motel but the way they are stalling here is driving me mad. Waiting three weeks for it to be sorted.

marcbrophy · 31-10-2014 12:53pm

That's awful annoying pal!
I'd be tearing my freaking hair out!
Probably even drive up myself and ask if I could help find it

I wonder if the number you gave, minus the correct digit, related to anouther PM user, and it was forwarded to them instead? Or are all PMID's the same number of digits?

Did you tell PM exactly what the "wrong" ID was, so that they could locate it?

pedatron · 31-10-2014 6:52pm

marcbrophy wrote: »

That's awful annoying pal!
I'd be tearing my freaking hair out!
Probably even drive up myself and ask if I could help find it

I wonder if the number you gave, minus the correct digit, related to anouther PM user, and it was forwarded to them instead? Or are all PMID's the same number of digits?

Did you tell PM exactly what the "wrong" ID was, so that they could locate it?

When I went looking for proof of purchase I noticed the PM ID was actually right all along so I had done nothing wrong!! It just came up in parts when they emailed me but it looks correct on a delivery docket or an invoice. I've sent over ten emails including one explaining the PM ID was actually right to the same man who is prompt in replying but I wonder is he actually doing anything to alleviate the problem!!

Very annoying. My poor mother was actually looking forward to her first tablet and this happens!

ldr · 01-11-2014 4:24pm

Hi guys, what are the downfalls of choosing an Intel tablet or smartphone?

apart from apps not being compatible.

Thank you.

beno619 · 01-11-2014 7:50pm

I've heard there's no ambient light sensor so no auto brightness.

pedatron · 05-11-2014 3:10pm

Parcel Motel just text me. Parcel has been found and is in my depot right now! My constant badgering and nagging paid off!

daytob · 05-11-2014 3:11pm

cant wait to hear an indepth review with pix please

beno619 · 05-11-2014 3:44pm

Ordered one for the brothers birthday present, might play around with it today or tomorrow before setting it up.

Beekay · 05-11-2014 3:49pm

beno619 wrote: »

Ordered one for the brothers birthday present, might play around with it today or tomorrow before while setting it up.

Did you order using parcel motel?

beno619 · 05-11-2014 3:53pm

Beekay wrote: »

Did you order using parcel motel?

Yep. Paid for 1 day delivery, took 2 days but wont kick up a fuss.

RossieMan · 05-11-2014 4:34pm

beno619 wrote: »

Yep. Paid for 1 day delivery, took 2 days but wont kick up a fuss.

when did parcel motel get it? if they got it within the first day, you got it on time.

beno619 · 05-11-2014 4:37pm

RossieMan wrote: »

when did parcel motel get it? if they got it within the first day, you got it on time.

Nope tracked it online, dispatched on Monday, Arrived at PM hq on Tuesday and in my local PM last night.

RossieMan · 05-11-2014 4:38pm

thats 1 day delivery?

beno619 · 05-11-2014 4:43pm

RossieMan wrote: »

thats 1 day delivery?

Sorry I ordered on Saturday, Tesco let you pick a delivery date, I went for Mon the 3rd, it arrived on the Tuesday.

marcbrophy · 05-11-2014 5:10pm

pedatron wrote: »

Parcel Motel just text me. Parcel has been found and is in my depot right now! My constant badgering and nagging paid off!

Nice one! :pac:

Beekay · 05-11-2014 7:28pm

beno619 wrote: »

Yep. Paid for 1 day delivery, took 2 days but wont kick up a fuss.

I haven't been able to get the parcel motel details to work. It keeps asking me for a uk phone number with a particular area code.

Did you use any particular tricks to get it to work?

RossieMan · 05-11-2014 7:51pm

Beekay wrote: »

I haven't been able to get the parcel motel details to work. It keeps asking me for a uk phone number with a particular area code.

Did you use any particular tricks to get it to work?

Have this exact same problem. Have tried everything too, still doesn't take it.
Interested in hearing how to get around it.

daytob · 05-11-2014 8:19pm

have you tried the actual parcel motel phone number?
08454 008 008 (GB);
028 90 825371 (NI).

RossieMan · 05-11-2014 10:09pm

i'll try those whenever money next allows. Cheers.

pedatron · 06-11-2014 12:33pm

Fired it up last night. Really nice tablet. Very similar to a nexus 7 I feel. Lots of tesco bloatware on it but A quick install of Nova Launcher and it was right as rain. I'll probably upgrade to Nova prime and get the moonshine icon pack and i'll have a lovely looking Lollipop 5.0 tablet!!!.........(that's for my mam

)

Beekay · 08-11-2014 11:35am

daytob wrote: »

have you tried the actual parcel motel phone number?
08454 008 008 (GB);
028 90 825371 (NI).

Still getting this error when using either of these phone numbers

Tesco wrote:

Your phone number must begin with 01, 02 or 07 and contain 10 or 11 digits including the dialling code.

Sam Mac · 08-11-2014 4:24pm

Beekay wrote: »

Still getting this error when using either of these phone numbers

Just use a random number? i.e. 075512300991

daytob · 08-11-2014 11:01pm

Screen casting just came on this

dahat · 11-11-2014 5:22pm

Was the phone number issue solved?

Have to order this next Wednesday and need it to go through asap.

Fresh Pots · 11-11-2014 5:27pm

dahat wrote: »

Was the phone number issue solved?

Have to order this next Wednesday and need it to go through asap.

Use Parcel Motels NI number.

RossieMan · 11-11-2014 5:38pm

Parcel motels number didnt work for me the last time i tried. Will be trying again later tonight, will report back.

dahat · 11-11-2014 5:51pm

Is there too much Tesco bloatware on it to have it as a Santa present?
Would the Yoga 8 be better option?

MaceFace · 11-11-2014 5:55pm

dahat wrote: »

Is there too much Tesco bloatware on it to have it as a Santa present?
Would the Yoga 8 be better option?

Hopefully someone else will provide some good details on the Hudl, but I done a reasonably quick check on reviews for both Hudl 2 and Yoga, and the Hudl 2 is getting very good reviews. The Yoga appears to get average reviews.

I've settled on the Hudl 2 for Christmas for the kids.

dahat · 11-11-2014 6:08pm

MaceFace wrote: »

Hopefully someone else will provide some good details on the Hudl, but I done a reasonably quick check on reviews for both Hudl 2 and Yoga, and the Hudl 2 is getting very good reviews. The Yoga appears to get average reviews.

I've settled on the Hudl 2 for Christmas for the kids.

Tesco bloat ware issue still remains, hard to explain to a kid that Santa got it in Tesco!

Beekay · 11-11-2014 7:16pm

RossieMan wrote: »

Parcel motels number didnt work for me the last time i tried. Will be trying again later tonight, will report back.

I used the parcel motel NI number and just added random digits onto the end.

beno619 · 11-11-2014 7:33pm

Tesco bloat is mostly avoidable, tesco widgets take up the left most pane of the homescreen where Goodle Now would usually reside.
Installing the Google Now launcher will sovle that.

Haven't tried uninstalling tesco apps yet.

RossieMan · 11-11-2014 10:56pm

ordered earlier, wasn't asked for any number this time.

RichardoKhan · 12-11-2014 2:17pm

At 129 pound minus vouchers id soon get used to the bloatware. Had a Hudl1 for over 10 months now & hardly notice it. Mind you, you can always buy a ipad mini for around 320 pound that has no bloatware on it.....

Tesco Announces The Hudl2 - 16GB Intel Quad Core, 8.3" 1080P - Only £129

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