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Cheapest quad core Android Retina Display (2048 x 1536) tablet @ €130 delivered

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    #62
    viking
    Registered Users Posts: 1,500 ✭✭✭viking


    Yes, let them both play through fully. The Birds video is 23s but the Planet is over a minute, no probs with each.


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    #63
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    Got mine today and it's working great. Still going through everything to make sure all is working correctly. Playing audio and video no problem.

    On the downside, has anyone noticed that there is no options for multiple Users in Settings>Device. I thought this was included as default under Android 4.1 and higher?

    If it isn't, a custom ROM will definitely be needed. This feature is a must have for me.


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    #64
    viking
    Registered Users Posts: 1,500 ✭✭✭viking


    Haven't tried it yet but this might work for multiple users:

    http://mlagerberg.com/post/56229890887/no-multiple-user-profiles-on-your-android-4-2-2-yes-we


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    #65
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    viking wrote: »
    Haven't tried it yet but this might work for multiple users:

    http://mlagerberg.com/post/56229890887/no-multiple-user-profiles-on-your-android-4-2-2-yes-we

    No Root access. Damn!


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    #66
    viking
    Registered Users Posts: 1,500 ✭✭✭viking


    Try http://www.kingoapp.com/ to root


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    #67
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users Posts: 14,329 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    gr227x wrote: »
    hi jimmycrackcorm , what are the viewing angles like do you think it has an ips screen.
    Thanks
    Perfect. Retina is higher than ips


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    #68
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users Posts: 14,329 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    kkelly77 wrote: »
    No Root access. Damn!
    Mine rooted with kingoapp.

    H/W is pretty standard enough


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    #69
    connemara man
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 6,773 Mod ✭✭✭✭connemara man


    Getting extra cash next week is it as good a deal as it seems?


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    #70
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    jimmycrackcorm wrote: »
    Mine rooted with kingoapp.

    H/W is pretty standard enough

    Any problems with the tablet being detected by Kingoapp? Have USB Debugging enabled but no luck getting it detected.


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    #71
    viking
    Registered Users Posts: 1,500 ✭✭✭viking


    Yep, you probably have windows 8, though the workaround with startup options didnt work for me. I used vroot instead and that worked: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2434453


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    #72
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    viking wrote: »
    Yep, you probably have windows 8, though the woreiyd with startup options didnt work for me. I used vroot instead and that worked: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2434453

    I'll try Vroot.

    Tried Kingoapp on both a Win 7 and Vista laptops. No tablet detection on either one. Can't seem to find the driver for the tablet.


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    #73
    martinaoe2
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭martinaoe2


    Be careful with Vroot!! Read the whole xda thread! Dodgy software/malware.

    Also, having issues finding the drivers. Seems like a good tablet.

    Disclaimer: first tablet


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    #74
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,279 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    jimmycrackcorm wrote: »
    Perfect. Retina is higher than ips

    What do you mean? IPS displays regularly are of a higher pixel density than Apple's 'Retina Displays' (some of which are, themselves, IPS in nature)....... You can get budget IPS monitors- with similar or better resolutions than some current gen Apple monitors. Retina Display- is Apple Marketing, pure and simple- there are far higher pixel densities, and/or display resolutions out there- than Apple currently produce............ Its good marketing- but thats it, marketing, period.

    IPS stands for 'In-Plane-Switching' and is a type of technology- rather than a screen resolution- or the dpi spec of a screen.
    A lot of low priced products- used predominantly have Capacitive screens- a vastly inferior technology to IPS.


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    #75
    trelemenele
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭trelemenele


    So i got mine today but there is small glitch. Internet doesn't connect after sleep mode. Wifi is all connected, ip assisgned etc. I have to switch wifi on and off and everything comes back to normal.
    Apart from that it's well worth its price.


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    #76
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,699 ✭✭✭horse7


    No sign of mine from PM yet,is there a chance they deliver on a saturday?(ordered 19th)


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    #77
    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    They do, but you'd most likely have heard about it by now. You can check your queue on their website.


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    #78
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,699 ✭✭✭horse7


    Ta i rang PM,and yes they deliver on a saturday,but they have not got my package yet.


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    #79
    Talisman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,027 ✭✭✭Talisman


    horse7 wrote: »
    No sign of mine from PM yet,is there a chance they deliver on a saturday?(ordered 19th)
    I ordered mine on the 16th and opted for the express delivery. Received the dispatch notification from Amazon on the 22nd and it arrived at the local Parcel Motel on the 24th.


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    #80
    newirishshogun
    Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭newirishshogun


    Mine arrived, took about 10 days, but fantastic piece of kit for the money, recommend buying a case for it.


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    #81
    OldVickers
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭OldVickers


    I ordered mine on 16th (free delivery to UK address) arrived at local Parcel Motel in Bray on 24th. So far I am very impressed, great screen. I am a little disappointed that it cannot be recharged via USB. Screen guard already installed.


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    #82
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,699 ✭✭✭horse7


    some people are saying they can charge this using a usb port.


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    #83
    brightkane
    Registered Users Posts: 2,716 ✭✭✭brightkane


    Anyone that got one comment on build quality and battery life?


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    #84
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    Doesn't charge via USB into the laptop for me.

    It does feel like a sturdy, well built tablet. I charged it fully yesterday, used it for about half the day and left it on standby til today. Was down to 70% charge.


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    #85
    Talisman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,027 ✭✭✭Talisman


    horse7 wrote: »
    some people are saying they can charge this using a usb port.
    It doesn't charge via the USB port. I tried it with a cable connected to a computer and also tried the USB charger from another tablet.


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    #86
    Talisman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,027 ✭✭✭Talisman


    brightkane wrote: »
    Anyone that got one comment on build quality and battery life?
    The only physical part of the tablet I have a concern about is the cover for the memory, HDMI and USB slots - it's flimsy at best. I've put the tablet in a case to protect it from the curious fingers of little people which will extend its life expectancy.


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    #87
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,279 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    kkelly77 wrote: »
    Doesn't charge via USB into the laptop for me.

    Most computer ports only trickle charge devices- its enough to run a memory stick or a very low draw device- but not charge a phone/tablet or other device. Try a dedicated USB charger.


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    #88
    Underpaid Mike
    Registered Users Posts: 852 ✭✭✭Underpaid Mike


    Having spent a day or two using this tablet over the weekend im pretty unimpressed to be honest. Build quality is good but there is no volume buttons which is very annoying and the home button is on the top of the tablet beside the off button which makes zero sense in my head. What makes it even more annoying is the frequent software problems, apps crash regularly and I also find it very slow and unresponsive which is crazy considering the spec of this thing. I have a galaxy note 2 and that feels like years ahead in terms of speed and useability. Also the wifi range is no where near as far as my phone which is also annoying.
    The tablet also doesnt charge via USB which is also baffling. Has a proprietary dc charger.
    Going to spend today looking for a new rom to install on this and hopefully that fixes a lot of the problems but if I dont find one ill be selling the tablet.
    Just said id give my 2cents for anyone thinking this is a no brainer, my experience has been anything but.


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    #89
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,699 ✭✭✭horse7


    some confusion about the charging issue http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cheapest-Android-Retina-Display-2048/forum/Fx3AOLNMK5LB0LL/-/1/ref=cm_cd_dp_aar_ql?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B00JAD1EQC&cdSort=best


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    #90
    viking
    Registered Users Posts: 1,500 ✭✭✭viking


    Something like this might solve the charging issue:

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Xbox-360-USB-Cable-Charger-Lead-for-Charging-Wireless-Headset-NEW-UK-/180746429255

    Delivery to UK only so use Parcel Motel


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    #91
    joeKel73
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭joeKel73


    Underpaid Mike wrote: »
    Having spent a day or two using this tablet over the weekend im pretty unimpressed to be honest. Build quality is good but there is no volume buttons which is very annoying and the home button is on the top of the tablet beside the off button which makes zero sense in my head. What makes it even more annoying is the frequent software problems, apps crash regularly and I also find it very slow and unresponsive which is crazy considering the spec of this thing. I have a galaxy note 2 and that feels like years ahead in terms of speed and useability. Also the wifi range is no where near as far as my phone which is also annoying.
    The tablet also doesnt charge via USB which is also baffling. Has a proprietary dc charger.
    Going to spend today looking for a new rom to install on this and hopefully that fixes a lot of the problems but if I dont find one ill be selling the tablet.
    Just said id give my 2cents for anyone thinking this is a no brainer, my experience has been anything but.

    I tried a factory reset and it improved my video playback problems. But was then unable to download apps reliably as most attempts gave error code 960. Existing apps often crashed on launch and anything requiring a connection (incl browser) had frequent issues with dropping connection.

    B.E. have offered to refund it, they said they've sold over 800 and never had one returned but I think I might have a dud. Will take the refund, once bitten...


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