Toshiba Encore 7" Win 8.1 Tablet @ Argos.ie - €129.99

alastair_doom

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=3143029&authToken=

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.

Fair bit of stock for a change too ^_^

http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=3143029

Enjoy portable, multifunctional use with the Toshiba Encore 7inch Tablet. Ideal for simplistic online use with a battery life that lasts up to 7 hours, the Toshiba Encore is an excellent choice.
The Encore Minis mobile form is complemented by Windows 8.1 with Bing as well as a free one-year subscription to Office 365 Personal.
With an Intel® Atom™ Z3735G processor, the Encore Mini provides power all day long, with up to 7 hours battery life.
1 TB of OneDrive online storage included, so you can save, share and access your files anywhere.
7 inch screen.
Resolution 1024 x 600 pixels.
Multi-touch screen.
LED backlit display.
1.33GHz dual core processor.
Z3735G.
1GB RAM.
16 GB internal storage.
Windows Windows 8.1 with Bing operating system.
Built-in speaker.
Webcam.
Wi-Fi enabled.
Bluetooth - enabling you to easily and wirelessly connect with other bluetooth enabled devices.
3.5mm stereo headphone jack.
Microphone.
microSD memory card slot.
1 x USB 2.0.
Micro USB.
Additional information:
Up to 7 hours battery life (depending on usage).
10.9mm thin.
Size H19.9, W11.98cm.
Weight 350g.
EAN: 4.05153E+12.
Additional Information

Current selling price valid until 11/11/2014

_Kaiser_

I think 16GB storage and 1GB RAM would be a problem though.

vienne86

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

I think 16GB storage and 1GB RAM would be a problem though.

Yes, with Windows 8.1.

Beano

what that kind of memory and storage you might be better off with an android tablet. Probably only worthwhile if you really must have a windows tablet. http://www.zdnet.com/toshibas-new-119-windows-8-1-tablet-could-be-a-problem-for-android-7000033242/

Fingleberries

vienne86 wrote: »

Yes, with Windows 8.1.

With Windows 8.1 Update 1, did Microsoft not improve the overall efficiency and install footprint of the OS to specifically target 1GB RAM and 16GB HDD systems?

Microsoft Technet wrote:

Windows 8.1 Update helps you take advantage of the latest hardware innovations, delivering a broad array of devices to fit any business need. In addition to enabling our hardware partners to deliver low-cost machines that only require 1GB of RAM and 16GB of hard drive disk space, we're pleased to see more, new and highly-productive tablet and two-in-one options come to market, including Windows devices with 64-bit Atom processors.
Link

imitation

Its a good price, i think the 1gb could be a squeeze though and the 16gb effectively means you can't install anything without using sd cards, which also dont count as proper disks in windows eyes, ouch. The 2gb models of this tablet provide a brilliant web surfing experience though and I have a feeling this has the processor for it at least. Pity it has no hdmi out, it would make a grand tv box for flash videos and only things windows can do.

Edit: its worth noting, this isnt a once off bargain or weird misprice, microsoft and intel are pushing cheap tablets with free copys of windows and cheap hardware, so you can take it for granted that tablets like this will be around for a while. They have been available from china for a while around this price.

nc6000

It gets a pretty bad review here.....

http://winsupersite.com/mobile/toshiba-encore-mini-first-impressions

I have one reserved but don't think I'll bother with it now.