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8" Android 2.2 Tablet for €99 instead of €323

  • 02-11-2011 10:04pm
    #1
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    http://eurdeal.ie/deals/eurdeal-special-33

    bpad802b1.jpg

    Chip VIA8650
    CPU 800MHZ
    Display 8 " LCD panel touch screen:800*600
    System Memory 2GB/256M
    Touch screen Resistive Touch Screen(More sensitive)
    Sockets 1* TF Interface ( up to 32GB)
    1* 3.5MMHeadphone jacks
    1* Power socket
    Buttons 1*Power switch button
    1*Return buttons
    1*Menu button
    1*Voice+-
    Network WIFI: Wireless LAN 802.11
    RJ45
    External:3G(HUAWEIE220/E1750/E156G)
    G-Sensor 360 degree 4-way G-sensor
    Size 220*179*10mm
    Camera 3MP
    Power Battery type Lithium-ion 3200mAh
    Battery life and worktime :Up to 4-5 hours of Standby time, Up to 2-3 hours of surfing the web using 3G data network
    In/Output Adapter input:AC100-240V 50-60Hz
    Output: 9V 1.5A
    O.S. Android 2.2, Support Flash 10.1
    Audio Player MP3、WMA、APE、FLAC、OGG、WAV
    Frequency response 20Hz to 20000Hz
    Video Player AVI, MKV, MOV, TS, M2TS, RM/RMVB, FLV, 3GP, MPEG, DAT, MP4 (support to 1080P:1920×1080)

    Bargain or waste of space?
    Anybody any thoughts on it?


Comments

  • #2
    dvpower
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,183 ✭✭✭dvpower


    I wonder where it was ever for sale for €323


  • #3
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    dvpower wrote: »
    I wonder where it was ever for sale for €323

    that was my worry!
    Its something my friend is looking for his 12 year old son, and with seeing Archos10.1 in Power city for 199e, i think that the Archos might be a safer buy?


  • #4
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    €99 is cheap no doubt.

    But it is a heap of junk imo.

    Resistive screen, 256MB RAM, and 800MHZ processor.

    It'd do the basics fine, but don't expect anything great out of it. And forget that price of 323, it is not worth that.


  • #5
    cas2kx
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭cas2kx


    Its a good price if it have unlocked 3g as well I think


  • #6
    supersparkz
    Registered Users Posts: 295 ✭✭supersparkz


    http://www.gruupy.com/deals/503?referer=http://www.mydealpage.ie/

    Slightly higher price and spec. Better touch screen though and claims Market support.

    Not affiliated;)


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  • #7
    Amalgam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭Amalgam


    cas2kx wrote: »
    Its a good price if it have unlocked 3g as well I think

    Please, don't be fooled.. or misguide someone else, it *does not* have 3G, this tablet, like a good few of the other budget tablets, will allow you to plug in a very small selection of Huawei modems into the USB port.

    It has a software driver, but no 3G hardware whatsoever.

    The dongle you use will still be unlocked or locked, during use with the tablet, that will not change.


  • #8
    ulperson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭ulperson


    More than likely for sale in maplin at the 323 price. They have a lot of android tablets I've never heard of. Expensive too but according to the guys there, very big seller.


  • #9
    delly
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 7,717 Mod ✭✭✭✭delly


    kceire wrote: »
    that was my worry!
    Its something my friend is looking for his 12 year old son, and with seeing Archos10.1 in Power city for 199e, i think that the Archos might be a safer buy?

    This player is going for €150 in HMV at the moment. I picked one up and am very happy with it.


  • #10
    poitinstill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 738 ✭✭✭poitinstill


    is it not the same spec as some of the ones on focalprice ? Im waiting on one from them with same chipset via8650 got it for $50


  • #11
    Seamus1964
    Closed Accounts Posts: 502 ✭✭✭Seamus1964


    delly wrote: »
    This player is going for €150 in HMV at the moment. I picked one up and am very happy with it.

    Can you post direct link (I cant find this offer) ? 150 is a very good price


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  • #12
    delly
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 7,717 Mod ✭✭✭✭delly


    The link to the other thread is below. They were online first but are now only instore.

    www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056431438


  • #13
    frankiebaby
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭frankiebaby


    I just bought one of these tablets last week. I got it on ebay for £56.99 sterling delivered. I did alot of research into this before I bought it.
    Because its got a VIA8650 chip, you can easily flash it and put a custom android ROM on it.
    You can download the custom ROMs here http://techknow.freeforums.org/
    Custom ROMs for this tab are being released very regularly and have many improvements over the stock android. There are even LITE versions to get some more speed out of it. You can get full market and all the apps, but only after flashing the tablet as out of the box, not much works and its a limited chinese market.
    I can say mine plays 720p video perfectly, and is great for the basics, like email.
    There can be issues with wifi dropping off but this seems to be resolved with a custom ROM also.
    My advice is once you get it, flash it immediately.

    Mine has 4gb inbuilt memory instead of the 2gb listed here but dosen't have the 3g.


  • #14
    ulperson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭ulperson


    frankiebaby wrote: »
    I just bought one of these tablets last week. I got it on ebay for £56.99 sterling delivered. I did alot of research into this before I bought it.
    Because its got a VIA8650 chip, you can easily flash it and put a custom android ROM on it.
    You can download the custom ROMs here http://techknow.freeforums.org/
    Custom ROMs for this tab are being released very regularly and have many improvements over the stock android. There are even LITE versions to get some more speed out of it. You can get full market and all the apps, but only after flashing the tablet as out of the box, not much works and its a limited chinese market.
    I can say mine plays 720p video perfectly, and is great for the basics, like email.
    There can be issues with wifi dropping off but this seems to be resolved with a custom ROM also.
    My advice is once you get it, flash it immediately.

    Mine has 4gb inbuilt memory instead of the 2gb listed here but dosen't have the 3g.

    Wow didn't know it played video that well. Very handy piece of kit!


  • #15
    cojomo2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,220 ✭✭✭cojomo2


    Resistive Touch Screen(More sensitive)
    ??? someone is telling porkies..


  • #16
    Rooy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 863 ✭✭✭Rooy


    frankiebaby wrote: »
    I just bought one of these tablets last week. I got it on ebay for £56.99 sterling delivered. I did alot of research into this before I bought it.
    Because its got a VIA8650 chip, you can easily flash it and put a custom android ROM on it.
    You can download the custom ROMs here http://techknow.freeforums.org/
    Custom ROMs for this tab are being released very regularly and have many improvements over the stock android. There are even LITE versions to get some more speed out of it. You can get full market and all the apps, but only after flashing the tablet as out of the box, not much works and its a limited chinese market.
    I can say mine plays 720p video perfectly, and is great for the basics, like email.
    There can be issues with wifi dropping off but this seems to be resolved with a custom ROM also.
    My advice is once you get it, flash it immediately.

    Mine has 4gb inbuilt memory instead of the 2gb listed here but dosen't have the 3g.

    Thanks for that FB , what is battery life like ? , does it support Flash ?


  • #17
    Tea_Bag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,983 ✭✭✭Tea_Bag


    Lads, using a resistive touch screen is like using those ancient touch screen phones we had a few years ago. think Samsung Taco et al but with an even bigger screen. absolute junk. and don't hold out for an upgrade over 2.2 (even custom) because 256mb of RAM is far too little today. This is one of those products you stop even using after a few weeks. better save up, cause an extra €100 will buy a whole lot more.


  • #18
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Tea_Bag wrote: »
    Lads, using a resistive touch screen is like using those ancient touch screen phones we had a few years ago. think Samsung Taco et al but with an even bigger screen. absolute junk. and don't hold out for an upgrade over 2.2 (even custom) because 256mb of RAM is far too little today. This is one of those products you stop even using after a few weeks. better save up, cause an extra €100 will buy a whole lot more.
    Not all resistive screens are that bad. Yeah capacitive is better, but I have used resistive which were quite good...


  • #19
    Newtown90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,607 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110721693056&category=171485&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_2833wt_993

    I bought this one for €80 altogether!

    Custom rom already flashed, and android market works perfect!

    Screen is resistive and wasn't expecting much but its miles better than expected, a lot more sensitive than the phones i've had in the past!

    Does the basics well! Web browsing, MSN, watching video's, music, all the apps, i even stream from my dreambox to it..

    For €80 it's worth it if your not going to be using it every single minute!

    And i for sure would like to get one on xmas morning as a child ;) lol


  • #20
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    thanks people.
    ive passed on the info and advised them not to buy and hold out for the 10.1 in Power city.


  • #21
    kin9pin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 959 ✭✭✭kin9pin


    kceire wrote: »
    thanks people.
    ive passed on the info and advised them not to buy and hold out for the 10.1 in Power city HMV.

    That's better, I saw about 3 left in HMV Grafton St. on the way home yesterday for €150.


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  • #22
    Seamus1964
    Closed Accounts Posts: 502 ✭✭✭Seamus1964


    Glenviewjf wrote: »
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110721693056&category=171485&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_2833wt_993

    I bought this one for €80 altogether!

    Custom rom already flashed,...

    How long will your battery last?

    Same here:
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-7-Android-2-2-VIA-8650-4GB-Wifi-3G-Flash-Tablet-PC-MID-Silver-2-PT-Touch-/150667525617?_trksid=p4340.m503&_trkparms=algo%3DRIC.CF%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D110721693056%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3936678336436463234#ht_15762wt_850
    With detailed review (seems to be honest)


  • #23
    Luckycharm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭Luckycharm


    kin9pin wrote: »
    That's better, I saw about 3 left in HMV Grafton St. on the way home yesterday for €150.

    Got one in HMV Dundrum for my folks for xmas - they are €300 in Harvey rip off in Nutgrove.


  • #24
    frankiebaby
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭frankiebaby


    Rooy wrote: »
    Thanks for that FB , what is battery life like ? , does it support Flash ?

    Battery life with my custom ROM is about 1.5 hours on full brightness and wifi. the wifi is the biggest drain i've found.
    The screen is not anywhere near as good as a reputable smartphone but I use a stylus with mine mostly which i find works great.
    It supports Adobe Flash. I have 10.1 on mine.
    A housemate of mine got one of these also and he got the keyboard case which comes with a stylus for 20 quid on ebay a few days ago. same as this, great job for the office if you've an ethernet cable handy also for steady fast internet.
    You can get the webcam working also with pretty much any of the custom ROMS, it didn't work out of the box for me

    Heres a youtube video of this tablet with v5 of uberoid custom ROM, currently hes released v9.1.2


  • #25
    DanC90
    Registered Users Posts: 357 ✭✭DanC90


    delly wrote: »
    kceire wrote: »
    that was my worry!
    Its something my friend is looking for his 12 year old son, and with seeing Archos10.1 in Power city for 199e, i think that the Archos might be a safer buy?

    This player is going for €150 in HMV at the moment. I picked one up and am very happy with it.

    I also bought this from hmv and its brilliant for the price and according to several blogs ders a honeycomb port coming soon:) which supposedly will come with the android market built in and if it doesn't there's always arctools.


  • #26
    JohnnyTodd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 287 ✭✭JohnnyTodd


    How does this device compare to the iPad 1st generation?

    I have one and hate it with a passion. Would like a new tablet but 99 euros seems a little too good to be true


  • #27
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    There are lots of these pads around, of varying degrees of quality. From as little as 55 dollars with free delivery, up to 200 for a decent CAPACITIVE screen one.


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