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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1"

  • 22-11-2016 11:20AM
    #1
    Dreadfist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭


    Curry's have a deal for €219.
    SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A 10.1" Tablet - 16 GB black or white.
    seems decent to me.


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  • #2
    rustynutz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 802 ✭✭✭rustynutz


    Dreadfist wrote: »
    Curry's have a deal for €219.
    SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A 10.1" Tablet - 16 GB black or white.
    seems decent to me.

    I have one of these, highly recommended, great tablet


  • #3
    velvet rose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭velvet rose


    I highly recommend this tablet as well, purchased last year for my son in the black Friday sale. Also purchased a child foam cover on ebay with a handle and it is still in one piece! Even with a few drops! I have no complaints about it , does the job perfect.


  • #4
    pilly
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭pilly


    Doe this tablet take a sim card? I think it's for sale at the same price in Harvey Norman also.


  • #5
    Dreadfist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭Dreadfist


    As far as I know, it is not the LTE model, so Wifi only.


  • #6
    km79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,463 ✭✭✭✭km79


    Damn it bought the yoga 3 in DID for 199 euro on Saturday cos this was too dear :D


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  • #7
    pilly
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭pilly


    Dreadfist wrote: »
    As far as I know, it is not the LTE model, so Wifi only.

    Thanks, I'm a complete dunderhead when it comes to these things, grand when using them but not buying them. So I need to be looking for an LTE model?


  • #8
    Dreadfist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭Dreadfist


    pilly wrote: »
    Thanks, I'm a complete dunderhead when it comes to these things, grand when using them but not buying them. So I need to be looking for an LTE model?

    If you want to be able to put a sim card in, then yes.


  • #9
    Skerries
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    unless you mean an SD card?
    Untitled Image




  • #10
    kopite386
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    pilly wrote: »
    Doe this tablet take a sim card? I think it's for sale at the same price in Harvey Norman also.

    No this is the WiFi only model but the LTE version will be the one where you can put in a sim card - yeah it is now the same price in Harvey Norman as they price match each other


  • #11
    pilly
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭pilly


    Dreadfist wrote: »
    If you want to be able to put a sim card in, then yes.

    Have to, no broadband at home and no possibility of getting it within the next 5 years I'd say!


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  • #12
    kopite386
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    pilly wrote: »
    Have to, no broadband at home and no possibility of getting it within the next 5 years I'd say!

    Harvey Norman & Argos don't have the LTE version they only have the WiFi version but Currys have it but it hasn't been reduced for black Friday so it's still €329.99


  • #13
    pilly
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭pilly


    kopite386 wrote: »
    Harvey Norman & Argos don't have the LTE version they only have the WiFi version but Currys have it but it hasn't been reduced for black Friday so it's still €329.99

    Feck it, just too much for me. Thanks though.


  • #14
    kopite386
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    pilly wrote: »
    Feck it, just too much for me. Thanks though.

    No worries, Yeah it was a good price when the wifi verson was €299.99


  • #15
    ssmith6287
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭ssmith6287


    could you not get a 3g router. you could have 1 mobile bill for numerous devices. makes more sense then forking out for LTE devices with separate bills


  • #16
    pilly
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭pilly


    ssmith6287 wrote: »
    could you not get a 3g router. you could have 1 mobile bill for numerous devices. makes more sense then forking out for LTE devices with separate bills

    I have a Vodafone one but it's limited to 7.5GB a month or something ridiculous like that for €20 even their higher plans are €60 for 90GB.

    I'm a Netflix addict so use a lot of data! I was thinking of putting a 3 sim into one of these devices because they have unlimited data. Or would that not work? Currently I watch Netflix on my phone.

    I know, I'm dumb!


  • #17
    ssmith6287
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭ssmith6287


    you can get sim free routers so theyre open to any networks. 3 have unlimited data but im sure they've some kind of fair usage clause so id just be careful there.


  • #18
    pilly
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭pilly


    ssmith6287 wrote: »
    you can get sim free routers so theyre open to any networks. 3 have unlimited data but im sure they've some kind of fair usage clause so id just be careful there.


    Thanks, I might give that a try. They do have a fair usage policy but I've gotten away with hours of Netflix every month so far.


  • #19
    Julez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,879 ✭✭✭Julez


    Trying to decide between this and the Lenovo Tab a 10.1.

    Seem very close, Lenovo being cheaper. Newer OS on the Samsung.


  • #20
    pilly
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭pilly


    Julez wrote: »
    Trying to decide between this and the Lenovo Tab a 10.1.

    Seem very close, Lenovo being cheaper. Newer OS on the Samsung.

    Oh I would definitely go with Samsung if you can afford it. I've always had Samsung phones and love them, very reliable.


  • #21
    Sir Oxman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,492 ✭✭✭Sir Oxman


    Another vote for very good tablet
    I have the LTE, the wifi at this price is excellent value if it's the 2016 version - Galaxy Tab A (6)


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  • #22
    Keith186
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Keith186


    Julez wrote: »
    Trying to decide between this and the Lenovo Tab a 10.1.

    Seem very close, Lenovo being cheaper. Newer OS on the Samsung.

    Lenovo is €129 in Tesco btw. I'd say the Samsung is better by a little bit but the Lenovo is much better value at the reduced price.


  • #23
    Julez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,879 ✭✭✭Julez


    Keith186 wrote: »
    Lenovo is €129 in Tesco btw. I'd say the Samsung is better by a little bit but the Lenovo is much better value at the reduced price.

    That's a very good price! Which Tesco did you see that in? From my research it looks like the Samsung may have dedicated graphics.


  • #24
    kopite386
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,929 ✭✭✭kopite386


    The Samsung is better than that lenovo
    OS:
    • The lenovo is Android 4.4 (KitKat)
    • The Samsung is Android 6.0 (marshmallow)
    • Many KitKat devices won't update to the new Android so it will slow down when it can't be updated and the Samsung has a faster processor as well

    Lenovo have also brought out a tab 3 to replace the tab 2 but neither are great especially comparing them to the Samsung
    If you really want a lenovo the decent ones are higher in price


  • #25
    Keith186
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Keith186


    Julez wrote: »
    That's a very good price! Which Tesco did you see that in? From my research it looks like the Samsung may have dedicated graphics.

    Think it's in the Tesco Extra stores only. Neither would be great for 3d graphic games but they are budget devices.

    Main thing is both have a good screen, 2gb RAM and SD card slot so they'll be good for media.


  • #26
    Heighway61
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,978 ✭✭✭Heighway61


    I got the Lenovo today. Has Lolipop.


  • #27
    Mr Arrior
    Closed Accounts Posts: 564 ✭✭✭Mr Arrior


    How much are these usually?


  • #28
    [Deleted User]
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    Keith186 wrote: »
    Lenovo is €129 in Tesco btw. I'd say the Samsung is better by a little bit but the Lenovo is much better value at the reduced price.

    Are you sure it's the 2gb ram/fhd Lenovo? You have to be very careful, because they have and almost identical one with 1gb ram/720p which often is on sale between €100-150.


  • #29
    Keith186
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    Basil3 wrote: »
    Are you sure it's the 2gb ram/fhd Lenovo? You have to be very careful, because they have and almost identical one with 1gb ram/720p which often is on sale between €100-150.
    Yeah got one earlier, not for myself though.


  • #30
    Heighway61
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    Keith186 wrote: »
    Yeah got one earlier, not for myself though.
    Same here. 2GB/1080p.


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  • #31
    Keith186
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Keith186


    Screen res on the box is 1920*1200, 218 PPI.


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