Samsung Galaxy TAB S 8.4 and 10.1

ronanc1000 · 29-08-2015 5:11pm

Rang the William St store and they said they had previous gen and moved them to anogher store as they were not selling, the said those ones were refurbs though. Anyone get a new iPad? The 128gb Air model? I'd say they are refurbished and not brand new.

deiseindublin · 29-08-2015 6:30pm

Anybody see stock in any of the Dublin stores? Would love a 10" as mine is caput.

IR1SH RANG3R · 29-08-2015 6:30pm

ronanc1000 wrote: »

Rang the William St store and they said they had previous gen and moved them to anogher store as they were not selling, the said those ones were refurbs though. Anyone get a new iPad? The 128gb Air model? I'd say they are refurbished and not brand new.

They were all definitely brand new in ballina. I'd ring if I was you, only a 3 hour drive if you're in Dublin!

dan786 · 29-08-2015 6:37pm

deiseindublin wrote: »

Anybody see stock in any of the Dublin stores? Would love a 10" as mine is caput.

All Dublin stores are sold out of 10.5", I had to go to 4 different stores to get two. Got the last one in Henry St and Liffey Street.

Henry St had a lot of 8.4". No other store had them.

They wont be coming back in stock either as I was told by them GameStop is going out of the tablet market hence are selling for lower than cost price.

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 29-08-2015 6:40pm

Worth ringing stores as I rang my local store and they had one 10.5 left and kept it for me. Full price scans in if card isn't scanned with it so staff were not even aware of the discount in my store. The Tab S 10.5 I received was bronze and definitely brand new - both seals still intact and the full €429.99 sticker price on the box.

EDIT: You definitely DO NOT need to pay for a different level membership card. The basic free card is fine.

ronanc1000 · 29-08-2015 6:52pm

IR1SH RANG3R wrote: »

They were all definitely brand new in ballina. I'd ring if I was you, only a 3 hour drive if you're in Dublin!

I'm in tipperary, just unsure of they are definitely ipad Airs and not the previous models, also weather they are new or not. I'd really love to pick up a new iPad air at that price! None in three shops in limerick. As I said, one shop sent me to an Argos, one had none and the last one said they only had the previous model refurbished... Any help much appreciated.

baldshin · 29-08-2015 7:27pm

Galway still has a 4th gen 16gb iPad for €187.50, no Galaxy's or airs.

IR1SH RANG3R · 29-08-2015 8:40pm

ronanc1000 wrote: »

I'm in tipperary, just unsure of they are definitely ipad Airs and not the previous models, also weather they are new or not. I'd really love to pick up a new iPad air at that price! None in three shops in limerick. As I said, one shop sent me to an Argos, one had none and the last one said they only had the previous model refurbished... Any help much appreciated.

I can confirm 100% that they are new iPad airs. I held it in my hand to look at it properly because I couldn't believe the price!

ronanc1000 · 29-08-2015 10:10pm

IR1SH RANG3R wrote: »

I can confirm 100% that they are new iPad airs. I held it in my hand to look at it properly because I couldn't believe the price!

I am a good distance from ballina! :-(
New, not refurbished? As refurbs are packaged as new too.. Wish they were in a nearer shop to me...

IR1SH RANG3R · 29-08-2015 10:12pm

ronanc1000 wrote: »

I am a good distance from ballina! :-(
New, not refurbished? As refurbs are packaged as new too.. Wish they were in a nearer shop to me...

Not refurbs according to the lady in the shop anyway. Had a full price sticker and a sale one so assume she was right

RossieMan · 29-08-2015 11:14pm

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

Niemoj · 30-08-2015 12:32am

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?

dan786 · 30-08-2015 12:55pm

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.

RossieMan · 30-08-2015 1:21pm

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.

Fakman87 · 30-08-2015 2:06pm

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?

fitzer1982 · 30-08-2015 2:20pm

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

dan786 · 30-08-2015 2:25pm

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

CantGetNoSleep · 30-08-2015 3:04pm

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

dan786 · 30-08-2015 5:07pm

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.

pasta-solo · 30-08-2015 5:36pm

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.

CantGetNoSleep · 30-08-2015 5:44pm

Anyone checked stock in the Waterford store?

fret_wimp2 · 30-08-2015 6:15pm

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

Tinie · 31-08-2015 8:33am

So the offer on the galaxy tabs is over yeah?

fret_wimp2 · 31-08-2015 8:59am

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.

padraig.od · 31-08-2015 11:03am

None in Kilkenny

fret_wimp2 · 31-08-2015 12:24pm

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.

rustynutz · 31-08-2015 3:48pm

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

CantGetNoSleep · 03-09-2015 5:38pm

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?

Tinie · 03-09-2015 5:43pm

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

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?

CantGetNoSleep · 03-09-2015 5:57pm

Tinie wrote: »

What price did you pay for it?

214.99

Tinie · 03-09-2015 8:19pm

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

214.99

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

fret_wimp2 · 03-09-2015 8:23pm

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.

Tinie · 03-09-2015 8:27pm

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.

CantGetNoSleep · 03-09-2015 8:47pm

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

Hondo75 · 07-09-2015 7:25pm

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

CantGetNoSleep · 08-09-2015 8:16am

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?

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 08-09-2015 8:38am

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

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!

fret_wimp2 · 08-09-2015 9:09am

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.

s15r330 · 08-09-2015 9:18am

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

Tinie · 08-09-2015 9:21am

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.

s15r330 · 08-09-2015 9:32am

Hold on til I find it, it's for the s anyway

s15r330 · 08-09-2015 9:34am

10.5 simple cover

Tinie · 08-09-2015 10:43am

s15r330 wrote: »

10.5 simple cover

Where are you located though?

s15r330 · 08-09-2015 11:04am

Longford/Westmeath but often in Dublin/Galway.

rustynutz · 08-09-2015 4:21pm

For anyone interested in a Samsung Tab S at half price check with your local Gamestop, I bought the last one in Castlebar last week, rang them again Sunday and they were after getting another in stock at the same reduced price

RossieMan · 08-09-2015 5:58pm

Do castlebar still have stock rustynutz?

Do-more · 08-09-2015 6:24pm

I bought this case on eBay for £13.68 inc. post, which looks similar to the official smart case I think.

It hasn't arrived so far, so can't say what the quality is like yet.

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rustynutz · 09-09-2015 1:59pm

RossieMan wrote: »

Do castlebar still have stock rustynutz?

No, I bought the last one.....again. Check with them though as they seem to get more in every couple of days, they are a savage tablet for 215 euro, way better than the Ipad 2 I got

RossieMan · 09-09-2015 2:03pm

Stheno wrote:

I should have expanded here, we did it in the middle of the day, shut down the entire business (1000+) users for three business days, and had no active directory backup, so spent an entire weekend manually recreating every single user.

Ya bastard. I was in on Saturday and seen yours sitting on the table, you must have just called the shop before I got in. She didn't say they'd be getting more stock though. Must keep onto them.

Knine · 10-09-2015 2:19pm

Got the 10.5 Tab in Blanch today. Delighted with it. The kids always had great Tabs. I'm hiding this one from them. :-)

Samsung Galaxy TAB S 8.4 and 10.1

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