7" Tablet €89: Is this a bargain- Is it any good?

whatlliwear · 10-10-2012 02:49PM #1

Hi everyone,

I spotted this today on Pigsback.com & was wondering if it is worth buying.
My bfs bday is coming up. He was saying he wanted some tablet but I forget which one.. I am not very up to speed with technology but we both have HTC Sensation smartphones.. Would this be any good do ye reckon? Or am I better off buying something else? I have never even used a Tablet so I have no idea of the usual size or the specs. Thanks!

http://megadeals.pigsback.com/megadeal/50375?utm_source=Shopping&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20121010

mcgovern · 10-10-2012 03:04PM

Its coming from outside the EU, so you'll likely get charged VAT/customs on top of the €89. And will probably take a couple of weeks to arrive.

10-10-2012 03:05PM

It is being shipped from outside the EU so you will have to pay about another €27 once it arrives. Plus it will take a while to be delivered.

Personally I'd go for this. Have one myself and can't fault it.

Or if you have more money I'd recommend the Nexus 7.

whatlliwear · 10-10-2012 03:21PM

Oh ya I forgot about Vat & Customs..

Has anyone heard of Asus Transformer? sorry I have no idea..

10-10-2012 03:49PM

Yes, the transformer prime infinity is probably the best tablet you can buy, although you'd be looking at about ~€700 for it with the dock. It all depends on your budget really.

whatlliwear · 10-10-2012 04:12PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Yes, the transformer prime infinity is probably the best tablet you can buy, although you'd be looking at about ~€700 for it with the dock. It all depends on your budget really.

Oh!! Ok I don't think I can afford one so.... Thanks..

10-10-2012 04:18PM

Because I don't know your budget, here's a quick summary of good tablets for the price:

<€100
<€250
<€500
>€500

These are just examples of tablets in these price ranges but they're all really good for their prices.

Soarer · 10-10-2012 04:25PM

Pigsback offered a tablet before that got caught for customs, but they refunded everyone that got charged.

tommycahir · 10-10-2012 04:33PM

Soarer wrote: »

Pigsback offered a tablet before that got caught for customs, but they refunded everyone that got charged.

Direct quote from the Ops link

This product is being shipped from outside the EU and an additional VAT charge MAY apply. This is payable to An Post on behalf of Customs and Excise. We estimate this charge to be €20.47 plus a handling fee of €6, payable on delivery of the product. These charges WILL NOT BE refunded by Pigsback.com or by Dino Direct

biebiebie · 10-10-2012 05:08PM

The Nexus 7 is indeed a very good option. It'll get updated to newer versions of Android before other non Nexus tablets will, for the first 2 years of its life anyhow.

However some (like me) are put off by its lack of sd card slot and hdmi out. If this is the case then I'd recommend considering the new Acer Iconia A110 7" instead. Quad core, camera, sd card slot, and hdmi out. Price is about £180 in the UK so definitely a consideration under €250.

m4rkiz · 10-10-2012 10:49PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Because I don't know your budget, here's a quick summary of good tablets for the price:

<€100
<€250
<€500
>€500

These are just examples of tablets in these price ranges but they're all really good for their prices.

i would add galaxy tab 2 to the list

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5088735/Trail/searchtext%3ESAMSUNG+GALAXY+TAB+2.htm

it was much better deal with €30 cashback offer, but it still is ok for the price

it don't have nexus power when it comes to 3d gaming & screen is slightly less packed with pixels but unlike nexus it has microsd slot, rear camera and there is optional 3g

in my opinion - nexus for home use - gamers that want 3d, geeks that can use nas or samba and beginners that don't have too much files to store on it

galaxy if you travel a lot, want either to read, listen and watch plenty of locally stored content or you plan to use 3g

Pure Sound · 11-10-2012 12:27AM

I recently bought This
It has so far been an excellent buy, it arrived within a couple of days too.

bizz213 · 11-10-2012 07:48AM

what about the kindle fire HD? would this be a good option does anyone know??

Sappy404 · 11-10-2012 08:32AM

whatlliwear wrote: »

Oh ya I forgot about Vat & Customs..

Has anyone heard of Asus Transformer? sorry I have no idea..

If he wants an Asus Transformer, Amazon have £140 off this one this week only. £359 reduced form £499. Delivery will be free and there will be no hidden charges. If that's the one he's said he wants, you probably won't get it cheaper, and it probably means he wants a 10.1" tablet and not the likes of the one on pigsback which is a 7".

nowthen · 11-10-2012 09:23PM

Deleted User wrote: »

It is being shipped from outside the EU so you will have to pay about another €27 once it arrives. Plus it will take a while to be delivered.

Personally I'd go for this. Have one myself and can't fault it.

Or if you have more money I'd recommend the Nexus 7.

Hows it going, can you watch avi's from a usb stick in the usb port of the eken w70?

11-10-2012 09:24PM

Yep, do it all the time!

ThunbergsAreGo · 12-10-2012 07:47AM

Sappy404 wrote: »

If he wants an Asus Transformer, Amazon have £140 off this one this week only. £359 reduced form £499. Delivery will be free and there will be no hidden charges. If that's the one he's said he wants, you probably won't get it cheaper, and it probably means he wants a 10.1" tablet and not the likes of the one on pigsback which is a 7".

Dam you, would love a transformer but with already having a laptop and 7 inch tablet cant justify it,

with £140 off though........

Sappy404 · 12-10-2012 09:06AM

naughtb4 wrote: »

Dam you, would love a transformer but with already having a laptop and 7 inch tablet cant justify it,

with £140 off though........

I know what you mean. I just got a Galaxy Tab 10.1 yesterday and I'm tempted to sell it already and get the Transformer.

ThunbergsAreGo · 13-10-2012 12:47PM

Sappy404 wrote: »

I know what you mean. I just got a Galaxy Tab 10.1 yesterday and I'm tempted to sell it already and get the Transformer.

It just seems to tick the sweet spot of laptop replacement

Windows 8 on the horizon does make me want to delay though

NeVeR · 13-10-2012 07:05PM

Deleted User wrote: »

It is being shipped from outside the EU so you will have to pay about another €27 once it arrives. Plus it will take a while to be delivered.

Personally I'd go for this. Have one myself and can't fault it.

Or if you have more money I'd recommend the Nexus 7.

I have to agree, I've bought 4 already as presents.

I ordered 2 1st, 1 had a faulty touch screen. They replaced and and paid postage, very quick shipping.. So i bought another 2

mazzybabsxx · 13-10-2012 08:49PM

biebiebie wrote: »

The Nexus 7 is indeed a very good option. It'll get updated to newer versions of Android before other non Nexus tablets will, for the first 2 years of its life anyhow.

However some (like me) are put off by its lack of sd card slot and hdmi out. If this is the case then I'd recommend considering the new Acer Iconia A110 7" instead. Quad core, camera, sd card slot, and hdmi out. Price is about £180 in the UK so definitely a consideration under €250.

The Acer iconia A110 is on offer in argos for €180

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5086414/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780850%7CiPad+and+tablets%7C24662256.htm

bmaxi · 13-10-2012 09:24PM

mazzybabsxx wrote: »

The Acer iconia A110 is on offer in argos for €180

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5086414/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780850%7CiPad+and+tablets%7C24662256.htm

As usual with Argos, out of stock everywhere.

biebiebie · 14-10-2012 01:08AM

mazzybabsxx wrote: »

biebiebie wrote: »

The Nexus 7 is indeed a very good option. It'll get updated to newer versions of Android before other non Nexus tablets will, for the first 2 years of its life anyhow.

However some (like me) are put off by its lack of sd card slot and hdmi out. If this is the case then I'd recommend considering the new Acer Iconia A110 7" instead. Quad core, camera, sd card slot, and hdmi out. Price is about £180 in the UK so definitely a consideration under €250.

The Acer iconia A110 is on offer in argos for €180

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5086414/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780850%7CiPad+and+tablets%7C24662256.htm

That's the older A100. The newer quad core one is the A110.

bigron2109 · 14-10-2012 01:29AM

Deleted User wrote: »

It is being shipped from outside the EU so you will have to pay about another €27 once it arrives. Plus it will take a while to be delivered.

Personally I'd go for this. Have one myself and can't fault it.

Or if you have more money I'd recommend the Nexus 7.

How much did you Pay for this? It looks class and a lovely little tab.

Was that Site ok to buy from?

14-10-2012 12:10PM

€73, and the site is very good.

bigron2109 · 14-10-2012 12:23PM

Deleted User wrote: »

€73, and the site is very good.

Did you get stung by Custums or anything? Going to order one and Just looking for as much info as possible. Did it take long to arrive?

Thanks

14-10-2012 02:22PM

Shipped from UK so no customs. Took only a few days to arrive. You can use Parcel Motel if you like to save on the delivery. :-)

bigron2109 · 14-10-2012 02:51PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Shipped from UK so no customs. Took only a few days to arrive. You can use Parcel Motel if you like to save on the delivery. :-)

Did you use Parcel Motel?

Sound like a great deal.

14-10-2012 03:04PM

Nope, I was living in the UK at the time. But I've used Parcel Motel many times without a hiccup.

Allyall · 14-10-2012 04:45PM

Deleted User wrote: »

It is being shipped from outside the EU so you will have to pay about another €27 once it arrives. Plus it will take a while to be delivered.

Personally I'd go for this. Have one myself and can't fault it.

Or if you have more money I'd recommend the Nexus 7.

I have had one of them. Was playing with it, and had put a custom rom on it. Waiting for it to load up, went to the bathroom, came back, put on the kettle, answered my phone sat down.

CRACK!

:mad::mad:

Now i am looking for glass. I know if i find it, it'll be about €60 - €80

Anyway, i found the W70pro for a decent price, (€87.86 Landed After Duty paid)

W70 PRO from Pandawill = €71.46 + Free shipping Duty = €16.43

W70 Pro has 1GB instead of 512MB RAM.

Cheaper HERE

If it gets past Duty, i'm laughing.. About 6 in 10 are caught for me, so i'm going to try a friends address.

FreshCoffee · 14-10-2012 10:13PM

I was very interested in the Eken W70 as posted by Aristotle until I saw the Eken W70 Pro posted by Allyall above.

However when I compared specs it seemed the Pro was inferior in some ways. Although as Allyall says the Pro has 1GB RAM instead of 512MB, the processor is listed as slower (1.2GHz instead of 1.5GHz) and the camera on the W70 Pro is only 0.3 Megapixels instead of 1.3 Megapixels on the W70. Also the battery on the Pro is 2300mAh whereas on the W70 it is 3000mAh.

I don't understand why they would bring out a Pro model with inferior processor speed, camera and battery? Can anyone comment on the value of the extra RAM on the Pro? Would it only make a difference if you wanted to do a lot of multitasking? My own feeling is that the extra processor speed should make the W70 more responsive and I would have thought the 0.3 Megapixel camera on the Pro was just a toy whereas I might get some use out of the 1.3 Megapixel camera on the W70? Again with the smaller capacity battery on the Pro I would expect less use between charges?

7" Tablet €89: Is this a bargain- Is it any good?

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