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Samsung Galaxy TAB S 8.4 and 10.1

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  • Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Anyone know if there's any left in castlebar? Would definitely get one.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭Niemoj


    As much as I love my Nexus 9, a Tab S 8.4 for €175 is an amazing price.

    Anyone know if the Carlow store have any?


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    Was anyone able to get an iPad / Tablet today, went in to pick up an iPad , they were marked half price but when he went to put it through the till it wouldnt let him, he said the promotions over.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    None in castlebar. If anyone around ballina wants to pick me up one and post it is be forever grateful. Will throw in a bit extra for the trouble.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 789 ✭✭✭Fakman87


    Lads I rang up blanch and they have some but she said it's 300 and something with the level 3 card. Anyone buy one there for 215?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭fitzer1982


    Picked up the 10 inch for 215 in Drogheda today, last one in the shop. I used my level 3 card. Really nice tablet.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    Anyone buy an iPad today at all? Was told the promotions over on them.


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,207 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Anyone reckon we will see these online at similar prices? I could sell my iPad Air second hand, get one of these and still have money left over


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    Right so folks, Was in store at around 12:30 and was told the promotions over despite the fact they still had items out at half price. He said he will ring me back to see what the story is. 4 hours later no call so rang them and he confirmed the promotion is over.

    Rang another store to double check and was told the promotion is on, they checked just an hour ago and its still running. The only thing is that there iPads are on hold for customers who called in the morning. But she was 100% certain that promotion is still on.

    Looks like the first store wants to hold onto their stock themselves maybe the staff want to buy them. Really surprised to see they lied twice.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 794 ✭✭✭pasta-solo


    My understanding is its not a promotion, its a clearance sale. So it wont end until everything is sold. Its started about a month ago when all tablets were marked 25% off. They didn't shift then, so now they're 50% off. If they don't sell, they might drop again.

    Id imagine all that's left now is some of those rte junior pads and maybe one or two more crappy android tabs, but no harm in checking stores to see.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 7,207 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Anyone checked stock in the Waterford store?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭fret_wimp2


    dan786 wrote: »
    Right so folks, Was in store at around 12:30 and was told the promotions over despite the fact they still had items out at half price. He said he will ring me back to see what the story is. 4 hours later no call so rang them and he confirmed the promotion is over.

    Rang another store to double check and was told the promotion is on, they checked just an hour ago and its still running. The only thing is that there iPads are on hold for customers who called in the morning. But she was 100% certain that promotion is still on.

    Looks like the first store wants to hold onto their stock themselves maybe the staff want to buy them. Really surprised to see they lied twice.

    Could be down to poor organization, manage the and communication. For example, it varies from store to store if you need the level e member card. Stephens green wouldn't sell me a tablet without it but it seems Henry St store doesn't care if you have a membership card or not.

    Screams either dodgy dealings or more likely bad management and communication


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭Tinie


    So the offer on the galaxy tabs is over yeah?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭fret_wimp2


    Tinie wrote: »
    So the offer on the galaxy tabs is over yeah?

    Going purely on the previous posts, it depends on the store. Ring them and check.


  • Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭padraig.od


    None in Kilkenny


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭fret_wimp2


    picked up a 2nd galaxy tab s a few minutes ago in the Stephens Green Store.
    Still 1 8.4 left, 1 10 inch left, and a few ipad mini 2 retena 32gb. also some lower spec galaxy tabs available.

    FYI - they all have the level 3 loyalty card taped to the boxes, meaning if you dont have the loyalty card, you have to purchase it at 17 euros. They will not sell the tablet to you otherwise. It comes up on thier till.

    I know some other stores seem to have ignored this but Stephens green require the loyalty card.


  • Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭rustynutz


    Thanks Op - my missus was looking for a tablet for her birthday coming up in a couple of weeks so have been on the lookout for the past few months for a well speced and priced tablet. Rang Castlebar Gamestop Saturday and they kept the last tabs 10.5 they had for me, picked it up today for €215, asked what was left, just a Ipad 4 16g for €185 so I took that also for myself, they can't be got even secondhand for that price! Only signed up for the free membership card, happy days :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,207 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    My brother just got me the last 10.5 in Waterford. He said they still have at least one 8.4 and iPads (can't tell which as he didn't check sorry)

    Anyone recommend a case or screen cover?


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭Tinie


    My brother just got me the last 10.5 in Waterford. He said they still have at least one 8.4 and iPads (can't tell which as he didn't check sorry)

    Anyone recommend a case or screen cover?

    What price did you pay for it?


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,207 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Tinie wrote: »
    What price did you pay for it?
    214.99


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭Tinie


    214.99

    Did you have to get a level 3 card as thats what he quoted me which was like €18 for the card.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭fret_wimp2


    Tinie wrote: »
    Did you have to get a level 3 card as thats what he quoted me which was like €18 for the card.

    Have a read back over the last few posts, its discussed in detail.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭Tinie


    fret_wimp2 wrote: »
    Have a read back over the last few posts, its discussed in detail.

    Yes, I did read it.

    Im asking because as discussed multiple times, it varies by store and Waterford store is my local.


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,207 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Tinie wrote: »
    Did you have to get a level 3 card as thats what he quoted me which was like €18 for the card.
    He already had a card but don't think it was a level 3. Sent me a photo of the price tag and didn't mention anything about loyalty card needed


  • Registered Users Posts: 317 ✭✭Hondo75


    Got one in Charlestown shopping centre today galaxy tab s 10.1 thanks 230 euro


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,207 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    I think I will get the official Samsung Folio Book Case Cover in titanium bronze, but it is 55GBP from Samsung or 43GBP on Amazon. Anyone find it cheaper or recommend a different case?


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,462 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    I think I will get the official Samsung Folio Book Case Cover in titanium bronze, but it is 55GBP from Samsung or 43GBP on Amazon. Anyone find it cheaper or recommend a different case?

    eBay has a few official Samsung ones for slightly cheaper. I got my book cover one there, in black. Nice cover, but damn is it hard to put it on! The buttons at the back of the tablet click into the case, and you feel like you're going to break it when pressing on the tablet! :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭fret_wimp2


    been down the route of expensive cases in the past with previous ipads and never again. they simply are not worth the premium. Bit of searching will usually turn up something in the 15-20 quid range thats very good, but just not some official brand name.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 944 ✭✭✭s15r330


    I have a genuine samsung tab 10.5 simple cover, never used in blue. Take €20 for it.
    Probably not allowed to sell items here but I saw the thread and it is just sitting here. May be of use to someone


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭Tinie


    s15r330 wrote: »
    I have a genuine samsung tab 10.1 smart case, never used in blue. Take €20 for it.
    Probably not allowed to sell items here but I saw the thread and it is just sitting here. May be of use to someone

    I think you have a wrong sized case then as the tab s is 10.5 inches so won't fit.


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