Lenovo Yoga 8 16GB Tablet €159.99 Argos

jmch81 · 16-10-2014 12:15am #1

Spotted this deal over on HUKD for £119.99, Link it has gotten very hot, 646 currently. Decent exchange rate.

Plenty of stock around Argos Stock Checker

Argos Link

Also i think there is a free €10 Gift Voucher

Alonso77 · 16-10-2014 3:43pm

got this yesterday, absolute bargain!

updatable to kit kat 4.4.2

Great sound, nice design with stand etc

shedweller · 16-10-2014 4:48pm

Is the spec any good?
The case they are offering is a tad expensive though. Far cheaper on fleabay.

jmch81 · 16-10-2014 4:48pm

Alonso77 wrote: »

got this yesterday, absolute bargain!

updatable to kit kat 4.4.2

Great sound, nice design with stand etc

Hey, ordered my but yet to collect. Did you get the case for it? Just wondering if it's worth getting?

It's cheap with Argos than on eBay or Amazon, with the 1/3 off.

shedweller · 16-10-2014 6:22pm

The tablet price is very good in argos. Matches refurbished prices on ebay.
The cases are about a tenner on ebay and the bluetooth case is under €30 on ebay too so shop around eh?

mayordenis · 16-10-2014 6:42pm

Picked one up for my mom who had a lot of trouble with a Galazy Tab 3 7" - so far it's head and shoulders above that.

adam88 · 16-10-2014 7:09pm

I see there's a good offer for anti virus with it.

Is anti virus really needed on a tablet

Alonso77 · 17-10-2014 8:21pm

jmch81 wrote: »

Hey, ordered my but yet to collect. Did you get the case for it? Just wondering if it's worth getting?

It's cheap with Argos than on eBay or Amazon, with the 1/3 off.

Didnt get the case, already had a decent one for about a tenner on eBay

Notch000 · 17-10-2014 10:01pm

Padded neopren Cases in the 2 euro shop

musiknonstop · 18-10-2014 12:08am

Alonso77 wrote: »

got this yesterday, absolute bargain!

updatable to kit kat 4.4.2

Great sound, nice design with stand etc

How did you update to 4.4.2? Picked one up today but it won't update beyond 4.2.2.

Reati · 18-10-2014 2:01pm

Alonso77 wrote: »

updatable to kit kat 4.4.2

Does it go to Android L? I think the announcement of the new Yoga is likely the cause of the price cut.

Deub · 18-10-2014 9:46pm

Apparently if you upgrade to kit Kat 4.4.2, you won't be able to save apps on the micro SD card.

Danger781 · 19-10-2014 12:38am

adam88 wrote: »

I see there's a good offer for anti virus with it.

Is anti virus really needed on a tablet

No need whatsoever.

eoin1539 · 19-10-2014 3:06am

Seems like a good tablet based on specs but I've no experience with Lenovo products so I'm not really sure.

T-K-O · 19-10-2014 3:13am

eoin1539 wrote: »

Seems like a good tablet based on specs but I've no experience with Lenovo products so I'm not really sure.

Lenovo X & T series laptops are some of the best. Don't let the brand put you off.

eoin1539 · 19-10-2014 3:14am

T-K-O wrote: »

Lenovo X & T series laptops are some of the best. Don't let the brand put you off.

Ah ok, well I've never had any Lenovo products in the past so I couldn't tell :P

iPink · 19-10-2014 3:13pm

Thanks for this! Just wondering, what are the speakers like?
Thinking of selling my Galaxy tab 2 10.1 & getting this instead... not very happy with the tab anymore!

Alonso77 · 21-10-2014 11:22am

musiknonstop wrote: »

How did you update to 4.4.2? Picked one up today but it won't update beyond 4.2.2.

I just kept checking in system settings and automatically around four consecutive updates were available

shovel · 21-10-2014 12:46pm

Alonso77 wrote: »

I just kept checking in system settings and automatically around four consecutive updates were available

It was said earlier in the thread that if you applied the updates, that you could not store apps on the micro SD card.
Can you confirm this please

Alonso77 · 21-10-2014 4:02pm

shovel wrote: »

It was said earlier in the thread that if you applied the updates, that you could not store apps on the micro SD card.
Can you confirm this please

I think that is the case for all Kit Kat android devices, not an issue for me but might be something to think about for some alright

shovel · 21-10-2014 4:51pm

Alonso77 wrote: »

I think that is the case for all Kit Kat android devices, not an issue for me but might be something to think about for some alright

thanks for that

iPink · 23-10-2014 1:38pm

Just wanted to thank the OP MASSIVELY!! I sold my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 & got one of these & it is BRILLIANT!! Can't fault it in any way whatsoever. .. screen isn't quite as sharp as the Tab but it makes up for it in every other way possible!
Fast, responsive & great with multi-tasking... The sound is awesome & not to mention the genius multi - angle stand & the price!!
I love it! ! Thank you so much for posting this bargain!!

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MICKEYG · 24-10-2014 5:02pm

These look great but much cheaper again in US. Heading over there soon. I assume they charge using mini USB with no power adaptor needed?

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 24-10-2014 9:02pm

Really? Where are they "much" cheaper in the US?

MICKEYG wrote: »

These look great but much cheaper again in US. Heading over there soon. I assume they charge using mini USB with no power adaptor needed?

Daisies · 24-10-2014 10:31pm

Does anyone know if this offer is still on? Might pick one up tomorrow.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 24-10-2014 10:37pm

It is still on their website and showing plenty of stock, so you could always pay and collect at the OP price.

Daisies wrote: »

Does anyone know if this offer is still on? Might pick one up tomorrow.

friend and foe · 25-10-2014 8:20am

Daisies wrote: »

Does anyone know if this offer is still on? Might pick one up tomorrow.

i picked one up in argos in stephen's green yesterday. lovely little tablet, gotta agree with whoever posted it earlier, the stand is a fantastic addition. haven't had much time to play around too much with it, but so far i've not been disappointed

thanks OP!

MICKEYG · 25-10-2014 8:42am

Chase Acidic Saucepan wrote: »

Really? Where are they "much" cheaper in the US?

Sorry, got my sums wrong on Amazon. Was looking at the 10" anyway.
The 8" is now €159.99 on Argos.

Mr.Crinklewood · 25-10-2014 9:45am

Notch000 wrote: »

Padded neopren Cases in the 2 euro shop

Are these any good for this tab?

musiknonstop · 25-10-2014 10:20pm

Has anyone had any issues with the upgrade to KitKat? There are some issues documented on Lenovo's forums, but I can't decide if everyone is having those issues or just a handful of people (problems with streaming music/video, crashing Google Maps).

It works really well out of the box but the temptation to upgrade is there.

JohnDaniels · 26-10-2014 12:26pm

Trying to decide between this and the hudl 2. Any views on which one to go for?

hdl · 26-10-2014 1:43pm

musiknonstop wrote: »

Has anyone had any issues with the upgrade to KitKat?

No issues here. Everything still running perfectly as it was before I upgraded. I was particularly worried about video quality as there had seemed to be an issue with a lot of people experiencing green pixels through videos and when watching Netflix, etc, but so far so good here. I haven't used Google Maps so can't comment on that. And I know someone mentioned not being able to move apps to sd card, but I haven't got an sd card in it yet, so can't confirm that either.

iPink · 26-10-2014 1:51pm

no you can't move apps to sd card... or save downloads to it either. .. very annoying
I REALLY hope Android reverses this decision as most phones & tablets only come with a small amount of internal storage as standard...

For anyone debating over this tablet all I can say it's that is the best gadget decision I've made in a long time!
I love it.. it really is fab... The only slight criticism I have of it is the screen sharpness, it's not bad just not quite as good at my previous samsung tab 2... other than that though the Yoga beats the Samsung hands down in every other way! Especially processor speed & sound... The sound is AMAZING for a device that small!!

go for it!!

clintondaly · 26-10-2014 1:55pm

The price was bumped up on this prior to the drop,it was on Sale in Argos previously for 153.99

JohnDaniels · 26-10-2014 6:31pm

clintondaly wrote: »

The price was bumped up on this prior to the drop,it was on Sale in Argos previously for 153.99

No it was 153.99 when this thread was first posted. That was the price it originally dropped to a few days back. Yesterday it was bumped slightly to 159.99.

JohnDaniels · 26-10-2014 8:11pm

Took the plunge and went and bought this just before Argos closed. Playing with it for the last hour and absolutely love it but not playing youtube videos. Anyone else had any issues? Video just hangs in the app and browser when press play.

Edit Updated to 4.4.2 which seems to have solved the problem

musiknonstop · 27-10-2014 12:53am

It's a lovely gadget alright. Also have a Nexus 7 (2013). The kickstand is genius. Screen is perfectly acceptable for the price. Still on the fence regarding moving to kitkat. Will monitor the lenovo forums and decide in a few weeks. Thanks OP and everyone who gave feedback on kitkat.

Mr E · 27-10-2014 8:22am

Might be tempted to get this for my nephew for Christmas. Anyone know how it handles Minecraft?

biebiebie · 27-10-2014 1:03pm

Apart from possibly casting to a smart tv or chromecast, can this play to a TV using a wired connection to hdmi eg MHL?

purplecow1977 · 27-10-2014 2:52pm

Looking to perhaps buy this as a gift. Would you recommend? I don't know much about tablets.

iPink · 27-10-2014 3:49pm

lots of recommendations & reviews in this thread already. ...

iPink · 27-10-2014 3:51pm

biebiebie wrote:

Apart from possibly casting to a smart tv or chromecast, can this play to a TV using a wired connection to hdmi eg MHL?

yes as far as i know you can get a micro usb cable with an option to charge also that can be connected to HDMI...I've seen them on eBay & will prob get one myself

Del007 · 27-10-2014 3:58pm

Anyone have any idea if tablets are cheaper over in new York? I'm heading over in a couple of weeks and looking for a 10" tablet

purplecow1977 · 27-10-2014 4:10pm

Would it be worth buying now for a Christmas gift or hanging off in case something better comes up?

JohnDaniels · 27-10-2014 7:24pm

Having used this now for a little over a day. I haven't got a bad thing to say and absolutely love it. I can't emphasis how much the kick stand is an amazing innovation in the design. It makes using it in the different modes a joy in how it adjusts depending on what you are using it for. I'll be using it a good bit on the go so the battery is also a massive plus. I couldn't be happier with the purchase, thanks OP

Joey the lips · 27-10-2014 7:26pm

Silly question. Can you get a foam sleeve for making this kid proof

Sirtoyou · 29-10-2014 6:55pm

Lovely tablet, also get a €20 argos voucher with this now.
http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=lenova&authToken=

Claude Burgundy · 29-10-2014 7:29pm

It seems like the price is static until Christmas eve, i might grab one of these at that price for my little one and get this cover.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fintie-Lenovo-Leather-Feature-Android/dp/B00ME8D0FI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=14DJXDFECH2C8JH3AS3H

CH3OH · 29-10-2014 7:56pm

Sirtoyou wrote: »

Lovely tablet, also get a €20 argos voucher with this now.
http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=lenova&authToken=

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

It seems like the price is static until Christmas eve

for clarity:
Receive €20 worth of free Argos vouchers when you buy this Tablet, includes €10 when you spend over €100, offer ends 04/11/14. Offer ends 04 November 2014

iglipigle · 01-11-2014 4:55pm

biebiebie wrote: »

Apart from possibly casting to a smart tv or chromecast, can this play to a TV using a wired connection to hdmi eg MHL?

has anyone try the connection to a TV through hdmi cable? is it mhl enabled?

JohnDaniels · 01-11-2014 7:41pm

iglipigle wrote: »

has anyone try the connection to a TV through hdmi cable? is it mhl enabled?

I will be getting one but haven't yet. I believe it's enabled. This is the connector.

http://docteur-gsm.com/en/lenovo-yoga-tablet-8/169595-lenovo-yoga-tablet-8-mhl-hdmi-adapter.html

Lenovo Yoga 8 16GB Tablet €159.99 Argos

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