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Lenovo A8 8 Inch 16GB Tablet €69.99 @argos [No code requests]

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  • #102
    dudara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    And again I have deleted another slew of off-topic code posts. If you have an issue, the use the REPORT POST function. Do not clog up the thread.

    dudara


  • #103
    sumsar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 500 ✭✭✭sumsar


    Dec4 wrote:
    Any reviews from those who have recently purchased this? Is it any good?


    I have it myself, very happy with it.


  • #104
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    Would the Amazon Fire 7 inch tablet be a good buy at approx 50euro ?

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00Y3TM6CO/ref=gw_comb_202461287_2?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=desktop-hero-kindle-A&pf_rd_r=0720JFVVZ4WMK9VYHTEG&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=766474647&pf_rd_i=desktop


  • #105
    Butterball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭Butterball


    I managed to get a reservation number last night ...e mail states it available Friday -Monday this weekend ...
    Text states that I will receive a txt when it comes in ...
    Has anyone had this problem before ie conflicting information? ...need to send someone to collect it ..but don't want to send them on a wild goose chase!


  • #106
    freida
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 248 ✭✭freida


    Does anyone know if the a2 covers will fit this. I'm looking for kid friendly ones and they all seem to be for the a2 model


  • #107
    racso1975
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭racso1975


    freida wrote: »
    Does anyone know if the a2 covers will fit this. I'm looking for kid friendly ones and they all seem to be for the a2 model

    yeah looking for same if you find any would appreciate you letting me know

    Edit: The A8 and the A8-50 are the same dimensions


  • #108
    Sligo1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,948 ✭✭✭Sligo1


    Butterball wrote: »
    I managed to get a reservation number last night ...e mail states it available Friday -Monday this weekend ...
    Text states that I will receive a txt when it comes in ...
    Has anyone had this problem before ie conflicting information? ...need to send someone to collect it ..but don't want to send them on a wild goose chase!

    Just means they have to order it in. They will send u a text when it arrives so you know when to go in for it.


  • #109
    freida
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 248 ✭✭freida


    Thanks rasco


  • #110
    septicsac
    Registered Users Posts: 488 ✭✭septicsac


    racso1975 wrote: »
    yeah looking for same if you find any would appreciate you letting me know

    Edit: The A8 and the A8-50 are the same dimensions

    I dont think they are the same size, I bought an a8-50 for my son and when I tried the A8 cover it would not fit. Both 8" tabs but in different shapes ??


  • #111
    smallgarden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭smallgarden


    Butterball wrote: »
    I managed to get a reservation number last night ...e mail states it available Friday -Monday this weekend ...
    Text states that I will receive a txt when it comes in ...
    Has anyone had this problem before ie conflicting information? ...need to send someone to collect it ..but don't want to send them on a wild goose chase!

    I went to get a nexus on the day it said to collect without the text and it wasnt in, still waiting on the text though days later.

    Id give them a ring if you can before sending someone. I reserved it to collect for lets say 27th but got a text saying it was ready the day before so hopefully the text will come in soon


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  • #112
    option
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭option


    Only 1GB Ram, but I bought it, thanks!


  • #113
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,021 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    eamonnq wrote: »
    Would the Amazon Fire 7 inch tablet be a good buy at approx 50euro ?

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00Y3TM6CO/ref=gw_comb_202461287_2?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=desktop-hero-kindle-A&pf_rd_r=0720JFVVZ4WMK9VYHTEG&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=766474647&pf_rd_i=desktop

    This tablet is also on sale in Argos. It doesnt run the Google Play store - Its Amazon's version of androi. Spec seems OK. Would depend on what you want to use it for? Browsing etc should be fine. As for running games, I'm not sure.


  • #114
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    GBX wrote: »
    This tablet is also on sale in Argos. It doesnt run the Google Play store - Its Amazon's version of androi. Spec seems OK. Would depend on what you want to use it for? Browsing etc should be fine. As for running games, I'm not sure.

    Yep, reserved one in Argos, I have a Fire TV box (running Kodi) and have a load of games available through my Amazon account so will be of use.


  • #115
    smallgarden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭smallgarden


    The ean suggests its an a8-50

    http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/lenovo-tab-a8-50-quad-core-processor-1gb-ram-16gb-hard-drive-wi-fi-8-inch-tablet--white/1377969809.prd


  • #116
    racso1975
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭racso1975


    septicsac wrote: »
    I dont think they are the same size, I bought an a8-50 for my son and when I tried the A8 cover it would not fit. Both 8" tabs but in different shapes ??

    really? was just that i checked on line and the dimensions of both were the same. Hmmm back to drawing board apologies freida


  • #117
    freida
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 248 ✭✭freida


    racso1975 wrote: »
    really? was just that i checked on line and the dimensions of both were the same. Hmmm back to drawing board apologies freida

    No worries. It would be nice to know. I don't want to order stuff that doesn't fit


  • #118
    barneyrub
    Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭barneyrub


    racso1975 wrote: »
    yeah looking for same if you find any would appreciate you letting me know

    Edit: The A8 and the A8-50 are the same dimensions

    I ordered this yesterday. Not sure if it fits it now but can let you know when it gets here
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UYU2ZYK?ref_=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1


  • #119
    animaal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 815 ✭✭✭animaal


    I just picked up a Lenovo A8 from Argos. The box (it won't be opened until Christmas) says "Model: Lenovo A5500-F".

    When I then did a search, this model number seems to apply to the A8-50.

    I'm not sure, but it looks to me that they're the same model. I wonder if septicsac above may have compared slightly different models? It does seem to be confusing with the TAB, TAB2 etc.

    Edit: Also, if you go to the Lenovo support site, and search by model for "tab a8", there are two tablets returned; "A8-50 Tablet (A5500)" and "TAB 2 A8-50". So I thinik The A8 and A8-50 may be the same.


  • #120
    Dodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,308 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    If that's a gift for a kid I suggest you open it and sort out all the inevitable updates and sign ups required and have it "ready to go" for them

    If it's for an adult, let them figure it out themselves


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  • #121
    septicsac
    Registered Users Posts: 488 ✭✭septicsac


    animaal wrote: »
    I just picked up a Lenovo A8 from Argos. The box (it won't be opened until Christmas) says "Model: Lenovo A5500-F".

    When I then did a search, this model number seems to apply to the A8-50.

    I'm not sure, but it looks to me that they're the same model. I wonder if septicsac above may have compared slightly different models? It does seem to be confusing with the TAB, TAB2 etc.

    Edit: Also, if you go to the Lenovo support site, and search by model for "tab a8", there are two tablets returned; "A8-50 Tablet (A5500)" and "TAB 2 A8-50". So I thinik The A8 and A8-50 may be the same.

    Probably alright cover wise if buying a folio type, where there is a bit of leeway. Mine is also the aff00-f and bought a fitted silicon cover for "A8" thinking it was the same, but no where near the same dimensions


  • #122
    JosDel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 881 ✭✭✭JosDel


    None left in dublin :(


  • #123
    nava
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭nava


    JosDel wrote: »
    None left in dublin :(

    Check after closing time tonight, could take from a few minutes to a couple of hours to show as in stock, reserved items not collected will come available.


  • #124
    Skippy along
    Registered Users Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Skippy along


    Could anybody who got one please check to see if its got one or two speakers the spec sheet says dual speakers but i think not.

    " Model number: A8 - MIDNIGHT BLUE.
    An 8" wide-view HD display and Dolby® enhanced dual front speakers "


  • #125
    matrixf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 224 ✭✭matrixf


    Skippy along wrote: »
    Could anybody who got one please check to see if its got one or two speakers the spec sheet says dual speakers but i think not.

    " Model number: A8 - MIDNIGHT BLUE.
    An 8" wide-view HD display and Dolby® enhanced dual front speakers "
    The a8 Only has 1 speaker while the a8-50 has 2 speakers the listing on argos is wrong


  • #126
    airmech
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭airmech


    I just reserved a lenovo tab, will Argos allow me to purchase at todays price when i pick i up?


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  • #127
    brevity
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,588 ✭✭✭brevity


    There is one there for Mahon in Cork if anyone is after it.


  • #128
    dave1982
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,604 ✭✭✭dave1982


    brevity wrote: »
    There is one there for Mahon in Cork if anyone is after it.

    Gone arghhh


  • #129
    njs030
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,030 ✭✭✭njs030


    I have a code for athlone if anyone wants it?

    Gone!!


  • #130
    Jlayay
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭Jlayay


    1 gb RAM is not enough for Android. the thing will lag like mad.


  • #131
    _Tombstone_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭_Tombstone_


    Jlayay wrote: »
    1 gb RAM is not enough for Android. the thing will lag like mad.

    Yea, android has grown to be hog. This Tab is a POS, same with Amazons Tab and it was bought by the truck load today.


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  • #132
    dave1982
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,604 ✭✭✭dave1982


    1gig not enough for what kids would want a tablet for?


  • #133
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    dave1982 wrote: »
    1gig not enough for what kids would want a tablet for?

    I don't they'll have a problem. They just wait a bit longer for things to load.

    Read reviews of it, to get the details
    http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/tablets/lenovo-a8
    http://www.tabletpcreview.com/tabletreview/lenovo-tab-2-a8-50-review/


  • #134
    Butterball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭Butterball


    Have a code for Tallaght until 30/11/15 ...first to reply here can have it

    EDIT : Gone


  • #135
    foggy_lad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    OK I have a couple of codes for this tablet as I reserved those as close as possible for collection but now I have two ordered closer to me.

    I obviously couldn't reserve the ones I now have because they only became available a short while ago and now I am making the others available.


    There is 1 available in Omni Park Santry till close on Monday (PM only for code)

    I also have 1 available in Athlone which also has the GoPro camera included but you don't have to buy that. (Again PM only for code)


    I have not done this for thanks but more making sure that I get the items I am looking for and have only reserved a few items in other stores despite what others might claim..


    All codes gone and any further surplus codes will just go in my email bin.


  • #136
    foggy_lad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    there is 1 in galway!

    3 in Cruises st Limerick

    I have no codes left and won't be offering any other surplus codes.


  • #137
    dudara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    @foggy_lad - the moderator team bought in the ban on code requests and code swaps, partially as a response to the type of scenario you've created. Please do not offer codes in this manner again. Once-off offers of codes than cannot genuinely be used is fine. Final warning.

    Posters - REPORT posts that you disagree with. Do not create noise in the thread.

    dudara


  • #138
    TJJP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭TJJP


    beauf wrote: »
    I don't they'll have a problem. They just wait a bit longer for things to load.

    Read reviews of it, to get the details
    http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/tablets/lenovo-a8
    http://www.tabletpcreview.com/tabletreview/lenovo-tab-2-a8-50-review/

    Just to note that the second review (tabletpcreview.com) is the newer version, not the one on offer.

    I had the A8 for bit, but had fairly severe light bleed. Won't matter for kids playing games, but for a movie on a long hall flight it might be less acceptable.


  • #139
    barneyrub
    Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭barneyrub


    barneyrub wrote: »
    I ordered this yesterday. Not sure if it fits it now but can let you know when it gets here
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UYU2ZYK?ref_=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1
    Just to update that this arrived today. Gave it a quick check and it fits the tab perfectly. Camera can be used while on and the power/volume buttons are accessible.
    You can't access the sd card slot with it on but that wouldn't really be an issue here.

    hth


  • #140
    crabbypaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭crabbypaddy


    I had two reserved and went to collect yesterday but there was nothing there, they've 'extended' the reservation to the 9th December not sure what good thats supposed to do. Do I have any come back here? I've emailed bu no response yet.


  • #141
    Jentle Grenade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 415 ✭✭Jentle Grenade


    barneyrub wrote: »
    Just to update that this arrived today. Gave it a quick check and it fits the tab perfectly. Camera can be used while on and the power/volume buttons are accessible.
    You can't access the sd card slot with it on but that wouldn't really be an issue here.

    hth
    Thanks for that. Will buy one for my Dad!


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  • #142
    mossy464
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,134 ✭✭✭mossy464


    Managed to get one of these reserved to collect tomorrow. Xmas present for the mother and she will be using it for browsing and email mostly.

    Anyone who has one is the camera any good on it?


  • #143
    Skippy along
    Registered Users Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Skippy along


    crabbypaddy wrote: »
    I had two reserved and went to collect yesterday but there was nothing there, they've 'extended' the reservation to the 9th December not sure what good thats supposed to do. Do I have any come back here? I've emailed bu no response yet.

    Went to buy two last week out of stock so ordered for delivery around the 2nd Dec got email confirmation an all but not a smell of one I'd say I'll be waiting


  • #144
    jinkybhoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭jinkybhoy


    up to €140 now on site - I was hoping i'd get an email but obviously won't!!


  • #145
    freida
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 248 ✭✭freida


    I bought one of these covers

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B016TQXNXE?keywords=Tablet%20cover%20Lenovo%20a8&qid=1449252218&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

    It's not a great fit to be honest. The little camera guard is in the wrong place which is fine. But the buttons for on off keep activating the power.

    Just in case anyone else is thinking of getting one. They are not really suitable


  • #146
    Mahogany Gaspipe
    Registered Users Posts: 334 ✭✭Mahogany Gaspipe


    freida wrote: »
    I bought one of these covers

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B016TQXNXE?keywords=Tablet%20cover%20Lenovo%20a8&qid=1449252218&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

    It's not a great fit to be honest. The little camera guard is in the wrong place which is fine. But the buttons for on off keep activating the power.

    Just in case anyone else is thinking of getting one. They are not really suitable

    That cover is for the Tab 2 A8.
    Is it the Tab 2 model you have?


  • #147
    jjll
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,200 ✭✭✭jjll


    Anyone got an email was due to be in stock on 1st dec but no email for me. Anyone pick ome u for 69 after the time it went up


  • #148
    phobia2011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭phobia2011


    How would this compare to the hudl 2?


  • #149
    Skippy along
    Registered Users Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Skippy along


    phobia2011 wrote: »
    How would this compare to the hudl 2?

    Strangely it's discontinued now but was sold tesco's very similar stick with the lenovo


  • #150
    smallgarden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭smallgarden


    Sorry for bringing up thread again but have two questions rekating to this tablet

    1. Did anyone manage to get a decent fitting cover. I picked up a cover on ebay but its difficult to press power button as theyre so far towards the back on the tablet

    2. I've a Samsung smart tv with allshare. Its a few years old. Is there any way of mirroring the screen on the lenovo. Ive tried pressing cast screen on the tablet but it doesnt find any devices. Is there a way of getting it to work or would I need to get something like chromecast or a hdmi cable.
    Thanks


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