Half price Archos 10" Tablet

Fathead

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?pPageID=2554





standard deliver only £2.50

sub total £129.00
delivery £2.50
discount £0.00
total amount payable £131.50 approx €151.00

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/home.do

rai555

it's a cracker for the price

mp3ireland2

http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=2594&c=archos_101_internet_tablet_8gb

I'm tempted... it's a capactive screen I assume?

Is ram a little low? would this be ok for watching mkv etc.

Does anybody know if supports flash?

tfitzgerald

The link in the op won't work for me :rolleyes:

Daniel S

Can it run CyanogenMOD and does it lag?

vibe666

tfitzgerald wrote: »

The link in the op won't work for me :rolleyes:

that'll just be you then, it's working fine for me and seems to be for others too. :rolleyes:

it's also plastered all over the main hmv website page, it would be hard to miss.

there's a pretty good review of it here: http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/5237/archos-101-internet-tablet-review

Allyall

FULL SPECS and PDF FORMAT

Great Price.

vibe666

Daniel S wrote: »

Can it run CyanogenMOD and does it lag?

sort of, but still a WIP.

http://www.arctablet.com/blog/archos-tablet/installing-cyanogenmod-gingerbread-on-archos-gen8/

Feidhlim

I have one... might put it on adverts... dont use it

mathie

vibe666 wrote: »

that'll just be you then, it's working fine for me and seems to be for others too. :rolleyes:

it's also plastered all over the main hmv website page, it would be hard to miss.

there's a pretty good review of it here: http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/5237/archos-101-internet-tablet-review

Some very mixed comments under that review.

I wonder is it possible to watch a movie on it?
That's all I want to do with it

mathie

Feidhlim wrote: »

I have one... might put it on adverts... dont use it

How do you find it?

Can you comfortably watch a film on it?

mathie

Video Playback1 • MPEG-42 HD (up to 720p, 30 fps@6Mbps)
• MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution, 30 fps@8Mbps)
• H.264 HD (HP@L3.1 up to 720p, 30 fps@5Mbps)
• M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in VGA resolution

With optional plug-in (downloadable on [url]www.archos.com):[/url]• Cinema: MPEG-2 (up to DVD resolution MP/D1, 30 fps@10 Mbps)
With the above codecs, the device can play video files with the following extensions: AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV, MPG, PS, TS, VOB, FLV, RM, RMVB, ASF, 3GP

Anyone know how much for?

Do-more

mathie wrote: »

Anyone know how much for?

Cinema plug-in for G9 tablets
MPEG2 (up to DVD resolution MP/D1)
The device can play video files with the following extensions: AVI, MP4, MOV, 3GP, MPG, PS, TS, VOB, MKV, FLV, RM, RMVB, ASF

15.00 € Incl. taxes
Ref. 700262WEB UPC Code: 690590702622

http://www.archos.com/store/plugsearch.html?prod=archos101g9

daheff

was thinking of getting one of these for the kids to watch dvds (obv converted) on when travelling... anybody know if u can comfortably watch stuff on it?

mickoneill30

daheff wrote: »

was thinking of getting one of these for the kids to watch dvds (obv converted) on when travelling... anybody know if u can comfortably watch stuff on it?

Yep. I had one when they first came out. The screen isn't great, you have to be pretty much straight in front of it. It played avi files (using standard players from the Android market) fine. For the price it's a good buy.

kearneybobs

was just down in Tesco and they are selling the 8GB one for €200 so that is indeed a great price.

Dutchy

Thanks OP

That's this weeks impulse buy sorted and it's on Tuesday:cool:

Ardennes1944

I was in Edinburgh last week and currys had them for 125 sterling

Jacob55

I remember reading somewhere that HMV ship things from Guernsey and therefore there are custom/vat chargers applied.
Does anyone know if this is the case for this Archos tablet?
Cheers
JJ

mp3ireland2

Jacob55 wrote: »

I remember reading somewhere that HMV ship things from Guernsey and therefore there are custom/vat chargers applied.
Does anyone know if this is the case for this Archos tablet?
Cheers
JJ

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?ctx=1077;-1;-1;-1&pPageID=1666&WT.ac=CUS_DELIVERY_DETAILS_PAGE-LHTMN-CUS_SERV_MENU-International+Shoppers

Good call..... 21% plus €5.. that's an extra £27.62 or €31.82 in vat+ €36.82.

Total cost now €187.82... not looking like such a bargain anymore

Fathead

mp3ireland2 wrote: »

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?ctx=1077;-1;-1;-1&pPageID=1666&WT.ac=CUS_DELIVERY_DETAILS_PAGE-LHTMN-CUS_SERV_MENU-International+Shoppers

Good call..... 21% plus €5.. that's an extra £27.62 or €31.82 in vat+ €36.82.

Total cost now €187.82... not looking like such a bargain anymore

Reason i posted i was onsite as i was returning a set of beats headphones. I was not charged any additional charges when i original purchased these headphones.

mp3ireland2

Fathead wrote: »

Reason i posted i was onsite as i was returning a set of beats headphones. I was not charged any additional charges when i original purchased these headphones.

were the headphones expensive? Over €28 or whatever the vat limit is?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=54865628

the guy here was saying they marked his package with a yellow sticker to alert customs, so if they are still doing that it'd be hard for them to miss it....

mathie

mathie wrote: »

How do you find it?

Can you comfortably watch a film on it?

you can buy a chinese tablet for 50 euro, upgrade the OS very easily (modroid is very good) and have something to do watch movies with. see focalprice tablet thread. battery life not amazing admittedly.

Fathead

mp3ireland2 wrote: »

were the headphones expensive? Over €28 or whatever the vat limit is?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=54865628

the guy here was saying they marked his package with a yellow sticker to alert customs, so if they are still doing that it'd be hard for them to miss it....

Well over the €28 threshold, bought last December may have slipped through the net during Christmas

Dutchy

Dutchy wrote: »

Thanks OP

That's this weeks impulse buy sorted and it's on Tuesday:cool:

Customs? D'oh!

That's why I should give up impulse buying!

Ah well.. it may slip through the net:cool::cool:

Jacob55

I emailed HMV support regarding the location that they ship this item from and they replied indicating that it was a warehouse in the UK...good news!

The problem is that now I am unable to add the archos to my basket...when I click add to basket nothing happens....anyone else having the same issue?

Cheers
JJ

EDIT: now seems to be gone from the site!

delly

That was quick. Looking at a range of tablets at the moment and about to purchase a A1CS X220 v2. Time to head over to the Andriod forum for some Q's.

You can get a 10" Archos (I think) in Power City for €199.95 in Blanch. Not a bad price.

The 7" one is the same price AFAIK.

Media999

where is it?

Media999

Media999 wrote: »

where is it?

In Power City?

There is a display of tablets around a table when you walk through the door in front of you.

Media999

No i mean where is the deal the OP is talking about

saleda

Did anyone else buy one of these yesterday? I did but still haven't received any confirmation of dispatch. If anyone else bought one, have you received any emails yet?

rai555

saleda wrote: »

Did anyone else buy one of these yesterday? I did but still haven't received any confirmation of dispatch. If anyone else bought one, have you received any emails yet?

I bought yesterday, got email confirming the order, just logged to my hmv account and order status is :
completely shipped with yesterday's date

let's wait how completely shipped, too early to see the bank statement

saleda

Hmmmm.... just checked my account status and it says "Awaiting stock allocation".... not lookin' good for me... :mad:

cityhunter

I think this is really not a bargain for me

rai555

rai555 wrote: »

I bought yesterday, got email confirming the order, just logged to my hmv account and order status is :
completely shipped with yesterday's date

let's wait how completely shipped, too early to see the bank statement

Checked my card balance - less by 151e for HMV GUERNSEY LTD, now waiting for the postman but could be taxman also

jayteecork

That link in OP doesn't link to the item anymore.

ninty

HMV Pavillions selling them (ARCHOS 10i Internet Tablet) for €149.50 (reduced from €300), had 3 left this morning

delly

ninty wrote: »

HMV Pavillions selling them (ARCHOS 10i Internet Tablet) for €149.50 (reduced from €300), had 3 left this morning

Cheers, just reserved one in Drogheda based on your post.

landsleaving

HMV Grafton St. had them today. Was going to buy one but it seemed a bit pointless when I've an android phone already, so I didn't actually check they were in stock, but they were on display at the front door so you'd think so.

dunworth1

have them in hmv limerick city centre

bazery

they have loads of them in cork city for 149, tempted but I have a touchpad

The Left Hand Of God

All out in the Square in Tallaght, I got some of the last ones. They have a few on hold so if they aren't collected... you might have a chance.

None in Liffy, Dundrum of Blanch. Liffy and Dundrum do have some on hold for people too though.

delly

Posting this on the one i got today. Not bad at all for the money and plays avi files right out of the gate. Only downside so far is the viewing angle but i was aware of that before purchase.

imitation

Its about what it should be costing tbh, its a 2.2 tablet, it is only a year old to be fair but things are changing rapidly on the tablet market, I think the next 6 months are going to see a huge price drop on tablets if Amazons gamble pays off, so I wouldn't feel under huge pressure to try and pick one of these up, its pretty likely we'll see other older tablets getting the same treatment.

jobless

do these play flash?.... i'm pretty sure i saw this one in PC World yesterday for 150..... the guy in the shop told me people were returning them because they dont play flash...and also they didnt have access to android app store

Amalgam

As supplied by Archos? I don't think so.. there has been talk of Archos updating, no idea if they delivered on the various promises to supply Flash. The processor on that generation of Archos is a bit long in the tooth at this stage.

Unlikely to get one now, bah. I'd have gladly used one as a browser. No illusions about what the device is about.

Surprisingly, still quite fiddly to Root these, have a good Google online *before updating*, as the latest firmware is still resistant to a permanent Root solution.

The Left Hand Of God

As far as I know my missus has Flash and the App market installed on mine hers.


And she wouldn't be the most savvy with that kinda thing.

Pique

I've one and I have the full Market on it (need to download Apps for Archos to enable the functionality).

Flash worked out of the box.

It's nice and light (although not the most robust feeling....having said that, it's not got damaged by my ham-fistedness) has HDMI out, MicroSD slot and USB port. I've only got the 8gb one but with a HP 16GB memory stick from Tesco recently, I can store movies on that and watch it fine.

Battery life is pretty good.

The browser is fine, but the bookmarks are a bit of a pain to get to (menu - bookmarks - tiled page of bookmarks) but it can have multiple windows open.

I've the Kindle app on it too and Angry Birds. It's perfect for both.

Cases ain't cheap though.

kearneybobs

Pique wrote: »

The browser is fine, but the bookmarks are a bit of a pain to get to (menu - bookmarks - tiled page of bookmarks) but it can have multiple windows open.

Try hitting menu when in the grid of bookmarks. You might be able to change it to a list. You could always change your browser too. Have a google and see which browsers from the market work on the tablet.

delly

Flash working fine here, although I'm not sure which version. I was able to get onto marketplace in minutes via a quick Google.