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Android Tablets - FNAC

  • 06-09-2011 11:28AM
    #1
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,411 ✭✭✭✭


    So youve gotten a hundred Euro discount from FNAC to purchase a tablet from their website


    What are people opinions on the best one





    (i suppose this thread is more so for the folks who got the 100 Euro discount from the whole Touchpad mess up)

    But how and ever it is still Android related.


    Thoughts?


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  • #2
    Rooy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 864 ✭✭✭Rooy


    My previous comments on the HP Thread :

    what are people considering putting their €100 tablet voucher towards ?
    It doesnt need to be used until mid Nov so have some time to consider yet.

    Personally I was looking at getting the TP originally for my kids for :

    1. Watching movies
    2. Good Battery life for long flights / car trips
    3. wifi
    4. some games
    5. keep them off my ipad

    so I am considering getting the Archos 101 instead , currently 259 for 16gb model (although if reduced from 299 so not sure if i can use voucher in conjunction with 'that' reduction)
    It seems to have decent reviews and will be a good option for the kids ,obviously there are far better tablets ,but I guess value for money is a big item for me.

    Obviously it is going to work out at nearly 180 compared to the original TP at 99 , but after 2 weeks+ of this , I feel i need to purchase something !


  • #3
    Rooy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 864 ✭✭✭Rooy


    Rooy wrote: »
    My previous comments on the HP Thread :

    what are people considering putting their €100 tablet voucher towards ?
    It doesnt need to be used until mid Nov so have some time to consider yet.

    Personally I was looking at getting the TP originally for my kids for :

    1. Watching movies
    2. Good Battery life for long flights / car trips
    3. wifi
    4. some games
    5. keep them off my ipad

    so I am considering getting the Archos 101 instead , currently 259 for 16gb model (although if reduced from 299 so not sure if i can use voucher in conjunction with 'that' reduction)
    It seems to have decent reviews and will be a good option for the kids ,obviously there are far better tablets ,but I guess value for money is a big item for me.

    Obviously it is going to work out at nearly 180 compared to the original TP at 99 , but after 2 weeks+ of this , I feel i need to purchase something !

    although i have now also read reviews of this product on amazon , and reviews are a mixed bunch , including plenty of shocking reviews! , pity they dont have something like the hanspree for €200 like misco.ie


  • #4
    Richie.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭Richie.


    Here is my initial shortlist.

    Archos 9pc 32gb €399
    EeePad transformer w/out keyboard €399
    Acer icona a500 €399
    Toshiba folio 100 €289
    the above mentioned archos. (however i feel i would have a hard time with this as I have a samsung galaxy s 2 as my phone.)
    also on the outside is the Xoom at €480 32GB..
    or a galaxy 8.9 for €460

    Next I have to find specs for all of these! FNAC does not give a comprehensive specs sheet.

    Ohh and btw 3 cheers for Google Translate. ;)


  • #5
    Old_-_School
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 463 ✭✭Old_-_School


    This isn't from FNAC but I was wondering if it'd be a decent alternative for £68:

    http://www.dinodirect.com/android-2-1-tablet-c-mid-7-touch-screen-track-ball-arm11-rockchip2818-800mhz-256mb-4g-wifi-g-sensor-hdmi-currency-gbp.html


  • #6
    dolallyoh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 532 ✭✭✭dolallyoh


    Bear in mind that you can still buy the touchpad for 200 euro off ebay.

    No point spunking money on dubious tablets just because we have the 100 voucher.....


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  • #7
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,411 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Old_-_School wrote: »
    This isn't from FNAC but I was wondering if it'd be a decent alternative for £68:

    http://www.dinodirect.com/android-2-1-tablet-c-mid-7-touch-screen-track-ball-arm11-rockchip2818-800mhz-256mb-4g-wifi-g-sensor-hdmi-currency-gbp.html

    Running Android 2.1 im going to have to say no.


  • #8
    GinjaNinja
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 724 ✭✭✭GinjaNinja


    fnac also do the hannspad, see other bargain alerts for more infor on this table. for €200, a dual core tegra 2 nicely built machine

    http://www4.fnac.com/mp16162786/Tablette-multimedias-Hannspree-HannsPad-SN10T1-16Go-Port-extension-SD

    with 100 voucher it's a steal


  • #9
    Alt_M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭Alt_M


    Im thinking the ASUS Transformer 16Gb is looking pretty good. ASUS have been top notch with updates and with a pretty good adoption of the device you'd have to assume that they would continue to provide updates in the next few months (ICS possibly)??


  • #10
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    listermint wrote: »
    Running Android 2.1 im going to have to say no.
    That's hardly its greatest flaw. It has a Rockchip 800MHz CPU and only 256MB of RAM. That's about exactly the minimum spec required to run Android. Couple that with a likely resistive screen and a terrible battery and it's really just an expensive paperweight.


  • #11
    Alt_M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭Alt_M


    GinjaNinja wrote: »
    fnac also do the hannspad, see other bargain alerts for more infor on this table. for €200, a dual core tegra 2 nicely built machine

    http://www4.fnac.com/mp16162786/Tablette-multimedias-Hannspree-HannsPad-SN10T1-16Go-Port-extension-SD

    with 100 voucher it's a steal

    Would I be right in saying that it doesn't have access to the android market and Google apps?


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  • #12
    Rooy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 864 ✭✭✭Rooy


    GinjaNinja wrote: »
    fnac also do the hannspad, see other bargain alerts for more infor on this table. for €200, a dual core tegra 2 nicely built machine

    http://www4.fnac.com/mp16162786/Tablette-multimedias-Hannspree-HannsPad-SN10T1-16Go-Port-extension-SD

    with 100 voucher it's a steal

    that is listed as "Sold by C Store France " as opposed to direct

    Hopefully we can order items as such from FNAC with voucher ,but i wouldnt be so sure


  • #13
    seeing_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 382 ✭✭seeing_ie


    Just my opinion, but having spent hours obsessing over the tablets in that list, I went for the Transformer.

    Great display (highly visible outdoors), expandability of the keyboard/dock, and pricewise at the lower end of the tegra 2 tablets.

    I'd avoid the archos 101, not a great display and just a single core processor.

    If you're just getting something for the kids, maybe one of those cheap €70ish chinese tablets might suit better.


  • #14
    neacy69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    GinjaNinja wrote: »
    fnac also do the hannspad, see other bargain alerts for more infor on this table. for €200, a dual core tegra 2 nicely built machine

    http://www4.fnac.com/mp16162786/Tablette-multimedias-Hannspree-HannsPad-SN10T1-16Go-Port-extension-SD

    with 100 voucher it's a steal

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056377687

    bargain alerts thread on it from misco.ie for €200


  • #15
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,411 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Alt_M wrote: »
    Would I be right in saying that it doesn't have access to the android market and Google apps?

    You'd be wrong.


  • #16
    CombatCow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,317 ✭✭✭CombatCow


    Andypad anyone, seems like a good 7" tablet for the money: http://www.andypad.co.uk/products/5-andy-pad-pro.aspx


  • #17
    Ste-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,751 ✭✭✭Ste-


    CombatCow wrote: »
    Andypad anyone, seems like a good 7" tablet for the money: http://www.andypad.co.uk/products/5-andy-pad-pro.aspx

    Modaco have info on AndyPads.

    http://android.modaco.com/forum/536-andypad-andypadmodacocom/


  • #18
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,411 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Yes but we are looking at ones that can be purchased on FNAC directly...


  • #19
    mattepatte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭mattepatte


    Hmm, well Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 was recently announced and it looks great. Super slim device, 334 grams, gorgeous screen + excellent specs.
    -> http://youtu.be/pEkpMh8uq5E

    Wait and see if it will be released before the 100€ voucher expires?

    Price might be too high though


  • #20
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,419 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    I think that anything less than 10inches for a tablet is underwhelming, too small to be as effective as close to A4 and too big for pocket use.

    FNAC are doing the Hannspad @ €200 which would make it a steal @ €100 with the voucher especially when there are custom roms appearing on Slatedroid for it.


  • #21
    dolallyoh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 532 ✭✭✭dolallyoh


    Agreed, no point buying a smaller one to replace the touchpad lust.


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  • #22
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,411 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    jimmycrackcorm wrote: »
    I think that anything less than 10inches for a tablet is underwhelming, too small to be as effective as close to A4 and too big for pocket use.

    FNAC are doing the Hannspad @ €200 which would make it a steal @ €100 with the voucher especially when there are custom roms appearing on Slatedroid for it.

    Yes it looks like the Hannspad is a fore runner, But do we know if FNAC are doing it. Is that not merely a reseller ?

    Im not sure exactly how FNAC handle their transactions ?


  • #23
    Rooy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 864 ✭✭✭Rooy


    jimmycrackcorm wrote: »
    I think that anything less than 10inches for a tablet is underwhelming, too small to be as effective as close to A4 and too big for pocket use.

    FNAC are doing the Hannspad @ €200 which would make it a steal @ €100 with the voucher especially when there are custom roms appearing on Slatedroid for it.

    I mentioned earlier that this is sold by a 3rd party thru FNAC so will have to wait and see if can be ordered.
    Also on the misco thread for this there is concern over whether it was the 33 or 53 model , no indication on FNAC which percise model this is.


  • #24
    dolallyoh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 532 ✭✭✭dolallyoh


    We should all buy same one and when they sell out in 1 second await the second €100 voucher....


  • #25
    neacy69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    seems to be unavailable on FNAC now

    edit: the hannspad


  • #26
    Alt_M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭Alt_M


    There's a new tablet coming to market (in the US at least) called the Gateway A60. Has all the specs of the higher priced honeycomb. Has gone on sale in the states for $399 for the 16Gb version (There's also a 16Gb SD card included!)

    If that appeared on FNAC would be a good price IF it remained at the price its being sold in the US. (roughly €280)


  • #27
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,901 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Alt_M wrote: »
    If that appeared on FNAC would be a good price IF it remained at the price its being sold in the US. (roughly €280)

    when has that ever happened


  • #28
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,411 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Cyrus wrote: »
    when has that ever happened

    Lots of Ifs up there :)


    We never get low prices :)



    The xoom is back on my radar now.


  • #29
    Gearheart
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭Gearheart


    On my list of android tablets I have the HTC Flyer and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9"....one thing i've had trouble with though, is trying to understand what sort of people tablets are for, that's the only reason I can't justify buying one??


  • #30
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,901 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    listermint wrote: »
    Lots of Ifs up there :)


    We never get low prices :)



    The xoom is back on my radar now.


    im planning on chopping my ipad 1 for either a xoom, galaxy 10.1 or ipad 2,

    mrs is in NYC at the end of the month on business so i cant really wait beyond that,

    why go for the xoom over the galaxy?


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  • #31
    Ste-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,751 ✭✭✭Ste-


    Gearheart wrote: »
    On my list of android tablets I have the HTC Flyer and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9"....one thing i've had trouble with though, is trying to understand what sort of people tablets are for, that's the only reason I can't justify buying one??

    Lots of people, I find because I like gadgets and things I got one. Use it for viewing videos on the network in bed easier than having the laptop on.
    Quicker startup and shutdown. Nice for playing games, too because of the bigger screen etc.


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