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Aldi Lifetab E7318 €99.99 27th March in Aldi Nationwide

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  • #2
    mickster29
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭mickster29


    You will be lucky to get your hands on one of these. They ever only have about 5 in each store. Be warned.


  • #3
    JayR85
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭JayR85


    3 year warranty is pretty good, could be useful for a child but other tablets out there just as good like the kobo arc for similar money.


  • #4
    JONJO THE MISER
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12,333 ✭✭✭✭JONJO THE MISER


    There out tomorrow, expect big queues there.
    Ive seen people waiting outside at 7:30 am once.


  • #5
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,369 ✭✭✭madmoe


    I got one at Xmas for my Dad in the branch at Newlands Cross! Just get there by 09.15 or so and you should be fine! This was a Sunday when I bough it.....


  • #6
    tfitzgerald
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭tfitzgerald


    madmoe wrote: »
    I got one at Xmas for my Dad in the branch at Newlands Cross! Just get there by 09.15 or so and you should be fine! This was a Sunday when I bough it.....

    Is it any good? It's ok I followed the link above to the consumer website it's reviews are fairly good


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  • #7
    mad m
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,008 ✭✭✭mad m


    Think communion dresses are also on sale tomorrow. God love you lads when queuing up.


  • #8
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,369 ✭✭✭madmoe


    tfitzgerald wrote: »
    Is it any good? It's ok I followed the link above to the consumer website it's reviews are fairly good

    Yep, was perfect for my Dad. Unfortunately he didn't like it so I sold it shortly after Xmas.

    Cheers,
    M


  • #9
    viking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭viking


    I got one at Xmas, brought it back a few days after. Screen is not "HD", its pretty poor in fact, was also a little sluggish. Got a Galaxy Tab 3 8" from Tesco UK instead when they were on offer, no regrets


  • #10
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Mine displayed everything in a mirror image. Ie all text and app display and data displayed back to front making it unusable.

    Several resets later and problem persisted. :mad:

    Mines going for swap.


  • #11
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Heads up on this. Aldi won't refund/exchange mine as they only carry an Aldi 1 month warranty, they informed me I have to send mine to the manufacturer. :mad:

    Consumer issue anyone?


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  • #12
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Banjo String wrote: »
    Heads up on this. Aldi won't refund/exchange mine as they only carry an Aldi 1 month warranty, they informed me I have to send mine to the manufacturer. :mad:

    Consumer issue anyone?

    I always deal directly with the manufacturer anyway, it has saved time in the long run I think*.

    Aldi won't have any stock to give you a replacement, and will probably only forward it on your behalf, so I don't see the point.

    *Most recent case was an Asus MemoPad that I bought in Currys. I contacted Asus and they sent a courier to my house to pick it up the following day.


  • #13
    ch750536
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,736 ✭✭✭ch750536


    Your contract is with Aldi and they have a responsibility to repair \ replace \ refund (you have to come to an agreement as to which one) the items for any faults upto 6 years. This only covers manufacturing defect. If it will cost you to send to manufacturer then give it to Aldi, they know the sale of goods act and will take it off you once pressed.


  • #14
    Tazz T
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭Tazz T


    All gone in Finglas within five minutes of opening.

    Don't understand why they undersupply these items, tbh! It doesn't seem like good business sense unless it's a loss leader.


  • #15
    foggy_lad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    Banjo String wrote: »
    Heads up on this. Aldi won't refund/exchange mine as they only carry an Aldi 1 month warranty, they informed me I have to send mine to the manufacturer. :mad:

    Consumer issue anyone?

    Definite consumer issue!

    Your only contract is with aldi, they are obliged by law to offer redress in the form of a repair replacement or refund. They are not allowed to tell you to deal with the manufacturer, they can take the item back for repair and send it to the manufacturer themselves but you have no contract or dealings with the manufacturer.


  • #16
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    ch750536 wrote: »
    Your contract is with Aldi and they have a responsibility to repair \ replace \ refund (you have to come to an agreement as to which one) the items for any faults upto 6 years. This only covers manufacturing defect. If it will cost you to send to manufacturer then give it to Aldi, they know the sale of goods act and will take it off you once pressed.

    That's what I would have believed, but not what they say.

    I didn't even buy it for myself, it was for the mother in law, so I didn't study the small print to closely tbh.

    Im left with the task of calling the manufacturer and see what they suggest.

    Oh, I also pointed out to the sales assistant in Aldi that this was the first time they had sold them since I purchased it, which effectively rendered their one month warranty void as it wasn't a refund I was seeking, it was a replacement.

    Stood for an hour in the snow waiting on the place opening too. :mad:


  • #17
    foggy_lad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    Banjo String wrote: »
    That's what I would have believed, but not what they say.

    I didn't even buy it for myself, it was for the mother in law, so I didn't study the small print to closely tbh.

    Im left with the task of calling the manufacturer and see what they suggest.

    Oh, I also pointed out to the sales assistant in Aldi that this was the first time they had sold them since I purchased it, which effectively rendered their one month warranty void as it wasn't a refund I was seeking, it was a replacement.

    Stood for an hour in the snow waiting on the place opening too. :mad:

    Tell the assistant you want to make a complaint to the manager about your treatment by the store(should be in writing and will always be read by regional managers) and then contact aldi head office or better still make contact on their Facebook page asking about their abuse of your consumer rights!


  • #18
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Don't waste your time with all that stampy-footing about. Just get on to the manufacturer.


  • #19
    U2Flyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭U2Flyboy


    Didn't get to an Aldi this morning but can anyone tell me if this tablet has 1 Gps and 2 Bluetooth built in?


  • #20
    joolsveer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭joolsveer


    I got one this morning in Clonee. I was seventh in the queue and they had eight!


  • #21
    U2Flyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭U2Flyboy


    Didn't get to an Aldi this morning but can anyone tell me if this tablet has 1 Gps and 2 Bluetooth built in?


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  • #22
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    joolsveer wrote: »
    I got one this morning in Clonee. I was seventh in the queue and they had eight!

    Yeah, Aldi in Naas also had 8.


  • #23
    dvcireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,183 ✭✭✭✭dvcireland


    Review of Product

    Aldi tablet is no iPad but it punches above its weight


    http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/aldi-tablet-is-no-ipad-but-it-punches-above-its-weight-30114998.html

    “I never realised that to become a jockey you needed to be a horse first.” Arrigo Sacchi, football coach.



  • #24
    rob316
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,343 ✭✭✭✭rob316


    foggy_lad wrote: »
    Definite consumer issue!

    Your only contract is with aldi, they are obliged by law to offer redress in the form of a repair replacement or refund. They are not allowed to tell you to deal with the manufacturer, they can take the item back for repair and send it to the manufacturer themselves but you have no contract or dealings with the manufacturer.

    Wrong

    For a product like this, your warranty is with the manufacturer. If inside 28 days the product is faulty this is classed as Dead On Arrival and the retailer has to replace or refund it.
    After 28 days your warranty is with the manufacturer, its is there job to repair or replace.

    When it comes to consumer electronics its a different area to replacing the dodgy garden tool.

    I worked in retail for years and everyone spouts the law but have not got a clue mostly. You aren't entitled to a refund if a product is faulty, repair is the first thing to be done.

    Saying that many larger retailers will be very easy to deal with Argos, Harvey Norman etc


  • #25
    pippip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭pippip


    rob316 wrote: »
    Wrong

    For a product like this, your warranty is with the manufacturer. If inside 28 days the product is faulty this is classed as Dead On Arrival and the retailer has to replace or refund it.
    After 28 days your warranty is with the manufacturer, its is there job to repair or replace.

    When it comes to consumer electronics its a different area to replacing the dodgy garden tool.

    I worked in retail for years and everyone spouts the law but have not got a clue mostly. You aren't entitled to a refund if a product is faulty, repair is the first thing to be done.

    Saying that many larger retailers will be very easy to deal with Argos, Harvey Norman etc

    Thats not correct at all. Your contract is with purchaser. There is a huge thread on here with people bringing Gamestop/Xtravision etc to small claims court and winning over the PS3 failing within 3-6 years after purchase.
    They try fobbing you off to manufacturer but that is not EU law on electronic goods.

    The warranty is only an ADDITION to your statutory rights.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=63937990


  • #26
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,300 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    rob316 wrote: »
    Wrong

    For a product like this, your warranty is with the manufacturer. If inside 28 days the product is faulty this is classed as Dead On Arrival and the retailer has to replace or refund it.
    After 28 days your warranty is with the manufacturer, its is there job to repair or replace.

    When it comes to consumer electronics its a different area to replacing the dodgy garden tool.

    I worked in retail for years and everyone spouts the law but have not got a clue mostly. You aren't entitled to a refund if a product is faulty, repair is the first thing to be done.

    Saying that many larger retailers will be very easy to deal with Argos, Harvey Norman etc

    You say you worked in retail and this is your demonstration of knowledge?
    Wrong on so many levels.


  • #27
    Pinkycharm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭Pinkycharm


    Nenagh had 10 as far as I know


  • #28
    Marhay70
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭Marhay70


    Still one of these in the display case in Gorey at 8pm, possibly more in stores.


  • #29
    foggy_lad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    rob316 wrote: »
    Wrong

    For a product like this, your warranty is with the manufacturer. If inside 28 days the product is faulty this is classed as Dead On Arrival and the retailer has to replace or refund it.
    After 28 days your warranty is with the manufacturer, its is there job to repair or replace.

    When it comes to consumer electronics its a different area to replacing the dodgy garden tool.

    I worked in retail for years and everyone spouts the law but have not got a clue mostly. You aren't entitled to a refund if a product is faulty, repair is the first thing to be done.

    Saying that many larger retailers will be very easy to deal with Argos, Harvey Norman etc

    The LAW is very clear on this, when you as a consumer buy a product or service from a business or someone acting as a sole trader you have statutory rights which the retailer must respect. the shop you worked in ocviously did not respect those rights.

    http://www.consumerhelp.ie/faulty-goods
    Your contract is with the retailer or supplier who sold you the product so if there is a fault, it is up to them to fix it. You may also have extra protection if you have a guarantee or warranty from the manufacturer. It is the retailer’s responsibility to provide a remedy under the warranty, unless they have opted out of this and told you this. So you should check the terms and conditions of the warranty. - See more at: http://www.consumerhelp.ie/faulty-goods#sthash.B8OibDd0.dpuf

    http://thecai.ie/your-rights/your-rights/know-your-rights/
    When you buy goods from a retailer, you make a contract with him. He agrees to provide certain goods to you for a certain price. If your purchase turns out to be faulty, the retailer, not the manufacturer, is responsible to you and must sort out your complaint. You are entitled to a refund, a replacement or a repair.


  • #30
    sparky63
    Registered Users Posts: 160 ✭✭sparky63


    A few friends, family and work colleagues have various makes of tablets. Not one of these tablets comes close to my Samsung Galaxy. Various different complaints from theirs are wifi weak, sluggish, tablets freeze and irregular response from touch screen. Most get fed up with them and rarely use them, some are just dust collectors now. Much better off spending the extra on a Samsung.


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  • #31
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    sparky63 wrote: »
    A few friends, family and work colleagues have various makes of tablets. Not one of these tablets come close my Samsung Galaxy. Various different complaints from theirs are wifi weak, sluggish, tablets freeze and irregular response from touch screen. Most get fed up with them and rarely use them, some are just dust collectors now. Much better off spending the extra on a Samsung.

    I assume you're referring to cheap Chinese jobs? The Samsung Galaxy (7") is actually a bit behind in terms of specs, and some 'budget' tabs are actually better in many respects (Asus MemoPad HD7 for example)


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