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7 Inch AllWinner A13 1.5GHz Android 4.0 Tablet - €55.44

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    #272
    vicwatson
    Registered Users Posts: 28,403 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    @Demios - how did you get on after? scratched screen or screen protector and screen ok?


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    #273
    Murphisto
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Murphisto


    gerryk wrote: »
    I had a look at the photo, and from the reflectivity of the screen, and the level of diffusion of light, it really looks like there is still a screen protector fitted.

    I am basing this on a not-great quality photograph, so excuse me if I'm wrong, but is it worth double-checking?


    Thanks Gerry. It was difficult to see but it was there alright.

    Feeling a little foolish this morning!


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    #274
    Access
    Registered Users Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭Access


    Murphisto wrote: »
    Apologies McBub. It turns out there was a screen protector on it after all, it was just very difficult to see. So after peeling it off (I found a nice smooth shiny scratch free screen underneath!)

    facepalm.jpg


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    #275
    gerryk
    Registered Users Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk


    Murphisto wrote: »
    Feeling a little foolish this morning!

    A bit relieved too, I bet.


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    #276
    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 6,991 ✭✭✭Barr


    I was wondering why they had instructions on removing the screen protector on the bottom of their page under the specs of the tablet :D


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    #277
    Chris_5339762
    Registered Users Posts: 5,849 ✭✭✭Chris_5339762


    Thanks for that... didnt realise there was a screen protector on mine too. A lot of picking got a corner up and got rid of it.


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    #278
    arrianalexander
    Registered Users Posts: 963 ✭✭✭arrianalexander


    got mine today but keyboard doesn't fit...

    http://www.mcbub.com/item/Black-Leather-Case-with-Mini-USB-Interface-Keyboard-for-7-inch-MID-Tablet-PC-CN109447--142945/


    the spec on the tablet says mini but it's micro... i've bought an adaptor but when i plug it in nothing happens?

    any advise on how to get it to work or what to do?

    regards

    jonny


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    #279
    chris1970
    Registered Users Posts: 638 ✭✭✭chris1970


    arrianalexander wrote: »
    got mine today but keyboard doesn't fit...

    http://www.mcbub.com/item/Black-Leather-Case-with-Mini-USB-Interface-Keyboard-for-7-inch-MID-Tablet-PC-CN109447--142945/


    the spec on the tablet says mini but it's micro... i've bought an adaptor but when i plug it in nothing happens?

    any advise on how to get it to work or what to do?

    regards

    jonny

    try making a blutooth connection if it got any


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    #280
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Zerks are McBub cool for buying from? Any issues ?

    Are those issues with scratched screens etc above from McBub?

    Ordered the one I linked to so I'll let you know when it arrives,seems the scratched screen issue is over,some of our fellow boardsies didn't take the screen protector off.:pac:

    Nobody here looks to have issues with McBub so I reckon they are ok to buy from.


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    #281
    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    Read every post on here .still cant decide, price E55 plus customs E20, total E75?
    but not everyone paid customs,was this just pot luck or how details were filled in?
    Thinking of getting one for my son,just internet use.


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    #282
    Cantona's Collars
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    nig1 wrote: »
    Read every post on here .still cant decide, price E55 plus customs E20, total E75?
    but not everyone paid customs,was this just pot luck or how details were filled in?
    Thinking of getting one for my son,just internet use.

    Even with customs it's still a cheap tablet,we were looking at a Leapfrog one & it's really basic yet costs €99.My son is way too advanced to be bothered with a Leapfrog pad even at his age so the tablet I ordered ticks all the boxes plus I can put movies on it for him.

    Anything similar here in Irish stores costs around 3 times the price,even the rubbish ones in Argos.


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    #283
    darkmaster2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭darkmaster2


    Its a nice little tab for the money,I am well pleased with it

    Any new roms out yet?


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    #284
    Demios
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭Demios


    vicwatson wrote: »
    @Demios - how did you get on after? scratched screen or screen protector and screen ok?

    Apologises for not replying sooner.

    It appeared to be a screen protector after all, but jaysus is it hard to find. Theres no obvious indication of it so I mentioned it to them about telling their customers after shipping the thing. If nothing it will avoid droves of angry emails!

    Happy out with it, despite the customs souring the bargain, im still quite happy with it.


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    #285
    vicwatson
    Registered Users Posts: 28,403 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    zerks wrote: »
    Ordered the one I linked to so I'll let you know when it arrives,seems the scratched screen issue is over,some of our fellow boardsies didn't take the screen protector off.:pac:

    Nobody here looks to have issues with McBub so I reckon they are ok to buy from.


    Would love if you'd let me know as I'm interested in that one too. Cheers


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    #286
    vicwatson
    Registered Users Posts: 28,403 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Demios wrote: »
    Apologises for not replying sooner.

    It appeared to be a screen protector after all, but jaysus is it hard to find. Theres no obvious indication of it so I mentioned it to them about telling their customers after shipping the thing. If nothing it will avoid droves of angry emails!

    Happy out with it, despite the customs souring the bargain, im still quite happy with it.

    Fair play


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    #287
    arrianalexander
    Registered Users Posts: 963 ✭✭✭arrianalexander


    They admitted website described it wrong sending an adaptor to fix problem. Although they made error they fixed a s a p. Good customer service .


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    #288
    Old Jim
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭Old Jim


    Ordered one of these mainly for use as an in-car movie player for the kids.
    What would one need to charge this from the 12V socket in the car?


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    #289
    oleras
    Registered Users Posts: 2,721 ✭✭✭oleras


    Old Jim wrote: »
    Ordered one of these mainly for use as an in-car movie player for the kids.
    What would one need to charge this from the 12V socket in the car?

    A 12V car charger.


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    #290
    Akrasia
    Registered Users Posts: 22,235 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    oleras wrote: »
    Old Jim wrote: »
    Ordered one of these mainly for use as an in-car movie player for the kids.
    What would one need to charge this from the 12V socket in the car?

    A 12V car charger.
    it charges from micro usb so any generic mobile phone charger would work with this

    has anyone had any luck rooting or overclocking this device?


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    #291
    Old Perry
    Registered Users Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭Old Perry


    Do customs, once they send out the letter looking for payment details, send back any confirmation for the email you send them? as i received the letter friday but sent the email to them without reference code on the wednesday beforehand just on the off chance it might speed up a bit..... been in customs now for over 5 business days.

    And do on post take laser card (in case i have no cash at the door)?


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    #292
    hollands
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭hollands


    I had to email customs again to get an acknowledgement of my original .email quoting tracking number or the number on your email from customs. Cash only at the door for An Post and they don't have change!!


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    #293
    iPhone.
    Registered Users Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭iPhone.


    Old Perry wrote: »
    And do on post take laser card (in case i have no cash at the door)?

    Cash or cheque made out to 'An Post' only, no cards of any sort accepted by postie I'm afraid.


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    #294
    Old Perry
    Registered Users Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭Old Perry


    If i have no cash or cheque at the door im guessing the item will be taken back to the local office for collection?


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    #295
    Access
    Registered Users Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭Access


    Old Perry wrote: »
    If i have no cash or cheque at the door im guessing the item will be taken back to the local office for collection?

    yeah, basically.


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    #296
    Old Perry
    Registered Users Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭Old Perry


    Access wrote: »
    yeah, basically.

    grand, im hopin it may be delivered tomorrow morning and i have neither cash or cheque on me now. Cool thanks people.


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    #297
    sparksfly
    Registered Users Posts: 552 ✭✭✭sparksfly


    Old Jim wrote: »
    Ordered one of these mainly for use as an in-car movie player for the kids.
    What would one need to charge this from the 12V socket in the car?

    Some filling stations sell a multi adapter charger for around 9.99.
    If it has a mini USB fitting, its fine.


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    #298
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    For someone looking for similar in a bricks & mortar shop here's one in Argos for €129.99

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5088656/Trail/searchtext%3ETABLET.htm

    Pretty similar spec but 2 and a half times the price.


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    #299
    gerryk
    Registered Users Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk


    "Out for delivery to customer" Nice one.
    Seems to have bypassed the customs.
    Based on a hunch triggered by someone on this thread, I ticked the insurance box. Dunno if there's any correlation, but there may well be.


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    #300
    Access
    Registered Users Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭Access


    gerryk wrote: »
    "Out for delivery to customer" Nice one.
    Seems to have bypassed the customs.
    Based on a hunch triggered by someone on this thread, I ticked the insurance box. Dunno if there's any correlation, but there may well be.

    Think you need to elaborate a bit more on this... (might come in handy!)


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    #301
    gerryk
    Registered Users Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk


    Access wrote: »
    Think you need to elaborate a bit more on this... (might come in handy!)

    Someone mentioned earlier that they had not been charged VAT/duty by customs, and that they had selected the insurance option at point of sale. I did likewise, and also was not charged.
    There is a correlation, but that doesn't necessarily imply a causal relationship.


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