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

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    #122
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,280 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    logically wrote: »
    RTE player a bit hit and miss whether a programme will play .

    Thats not necessarily a fault with the tablet :D


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    #123
    Talisman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,121 ✭✭✭Talisman


    viking wrote: »
    I picked this cable up and while it does charge the tablet it doesn't seem to allow it to charge very fast. Currently charging using a 2A charger, the tablet came with a 3A charger....
    If you have a more powerful charging unit then it will charge quicker.

    Anker 40W USB Charger can deliver up to 8A to a device.


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    #124
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,720 ✭✭✭horse7


    THIS usb /mains unit in the foto, how does it connect to the tablet,i thought it was a pin type head that enters the tab?


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    #125
    Talisman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,121 ✭✭✭Talisman


    horse7 wrote: »
    THIS usb /mains unit in the foto, how does it connect to the tablet,i thought it was a pin type head that enters the tab?
    You need an additional USB cable which has the correct connector - Xbox 360 Wireless Headset Charging Cable.


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    #126
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,720 ✭✭✭horse7


    is that a 2.5mm pin?


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    #127
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    Was anyone able to find a suitable driver for the tablet?

    Still trying to root it with Kingoapp but can't get Windoze to find the right driver, so Kingoapp isn't detecting it.


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    #128
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,720 ✭✭✭horse7


    Talisman wrote: »
    You need an additional USB cable which has the correct connector - Xbox 360 Wireless Headset Charging Cable.
    no post to ireland? how about http://www.ebay.ie/itm/New-Universal-2-5mm-5V-2A-AC-Charger-for-Android-Tablet-PC-PAD-UK-Plug-Adapter-/171279744317?pt=UK_iPad_Tablet_Chargers_Sync_Cables&hash=item27e1117d3d


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    #129
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,720 ✭✭✭horse7


    or http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Universal-2-5mm-x-0-8mm-UK-Power-Adapter-AC-Charger-5V-3A-for-Android-Tablet-PC-/301038469540?_trksid=p2054897.l5671


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    #130
    Nforce
    Registered Users Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    Ordered one of these for use in an iCade. Still waiting on delivery, but it's with PM at the moment.
    Anyone know of some suitable modded roms for it?


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    #131
    Talisman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,121 ✭✭✭Talisman


    horse7 wrote: »
    no post to ireland?
    You can use Parcel Motel's service to get it delivered.


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    #132
    bmm
    Registered Users Posts: 912 ✭✭✭bmm


    Would someone do a review of the tablet plz ?

    1) Is the screen responsive ? i.e. is it easy to select small areas on the screen? Do you have to tap the ok button a few times before the tablet notices?

    2) Does it crash allot? i.e. reboots needed frequently?

    3) Is the screen readable outdoors?

    4) How does the battery hold up?

    5) Will Android Upgrades be a problem?

    6) Does the wifi stay connected ?

    7) Will it take a fall? Does it feel cheap, breakable?


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    #133
    Underpaid Mike
    Registered Users Posts: 852 ✭✭✭Underpaid Mike


    bmm wrote: »
    Would someone do a review of the tablet plz ?

    1) Is the screen responsive ? i.e. is it easy to select small areas on the screen? Do you have to tap the ok button a few times before the tablet notices?

    2) Does it crash allot? i.e. reboots needed frequently?

    3) Is the screen readable outdoors?

    4) How does the battery hold up?

    5) Will Android Upgrades be a problem?

    6) Does the wifi stay connected ?

    7) Will it take a fall? Does it feel cheap, breakable?

    Just to answer your questions after a few weeks of using this
    1. Screen feels perfect, pretty responsive I must say.
    2. I find apps crash a lot and there is very noticable slowdown when apps start to update automatically. I havent had to reboot the tablet as yet though.
    3. Screen is better than my galaxy note in the sun I found
    4. Battery is great, im guessing 6+ hours with heavy use
    5. They are already a problem. Runs android 4.2 which is buggy. Have struggled already to find a suitable ROM to update this
    6. Wifi is good after some initial problems. Seem to have ironed themselves out and now is pretty solid
    7. Feels a little less solid than an ipad. Similiar build to a galaxy tab but it has a plastic cover for the hdmi and charging slot which feels flimsy.


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    #134
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,988 ✭✭✭Doge


    Talisman wrote: »
    If you have a more powerful charging unit then it will charge quicker.

    Anker 40W USB Charger can deliver up to 8A to a device.

    Thats an absolute beast, and all along I was cool with a 2A 4-port charger!

    I'd say the most current a tablet would draw is just shy of 2A though?

    The Anker is certainly handy for charging multiple devices simultaneously.


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    #135
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,988 ✭✭✭Doge


    viking wrote: »
    I picked this cable up and while it does charge the tablet it doesn't seem to allow it to charge very fast. Currently charging using a 2A charger, the tablet came with a 3A charger....

    If the 3A charger doesn't charge it as fast as a 2A charger, then it's certainly not 3A!

    The Chinese pulling a fast one again I see! :D


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    #136
    viking
    Registered Users Posts: 1,500 ✭✭✭viking


    waveform wrote: »
    If the 3A charger doesn't charge it as fast as a 2A charger, then it's certainly not 3A!

    The Chinese pulling a fast one again I see! :D

    I worded that badly. I tried using the cable with a 2A USB charger and it was really slow. The 3A one that came with the tablet is grand, it charges it pretty fast.


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    #137
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,016 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    Mine arrived yesterday afternoon, very happy with it so far.
    Seems fast, arrived with the proper 3 pin UK plug although there was an unsettling high pitched noise when I plugged it in, which disappeared soon.

    It doesn't have a dedicated "menu" button, only a back button.
    My ancient single core tablet had a menu button.
    So you're looking for the corresponding software icons on-screen instead.

    The list of background wallpaper images is poor, but nothing ye can't fix yourselves by dropping in more photos.

    I used Airdroid to drop a load of folders&files of photos, videos, ebooks etc, and it queued up all the downloads and completed just fine.

    So far, so good. Thanks OP.


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    #138
    Rega
    Registered Users Posts: 754 ✭✭✭Rega


    Mine was due to be delivered by yesterday at the latest.

    No sign of it.

    I emailed them and got a reply straight away offering a replacement or a refund. Asked for a replacement.

    Have to say I'm impressed with their customer service.


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    #139
    logically
    Registered Users Posts: 169 ✭✭logically


    Any purchasers and Netflixers confirm if they are getting green screen instead of video like I'm getting on mine ? Maybe I have a dud one.


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    #140
    Ahmad Rapping Landmark
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ Ahmad Rapping Landmark


    Rega wrote: »
    Mine was due to be delivered by yesterday at the latest.

    No sign of it.

    I emailed them and got a reply straight away offering a replacement or a refund. Asked for a replacement.

    Have to say I'm impressed with their customer service.

    It wasn't by any chance this?
    We received a sack of mail back from royal mail a few days ago with several damaged packages in it but the labels and documents had been torn rendering them unidentifiable.

    Unfortunately, we have just had to wait until people, who have not yet received their's, have got in touch

    Would you like me to send out another or would you prefer a refund, may I ask?

    Sincere apologies once again

    This is pretty disappointing considering that it was placed on the 25th. Given the timelines and the post in this thread from the 29th with this carbon copy leads me to believe I'm not getting the truth.


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    #141
    Rega
    Registered Users Posts: 754 ✭✭✭Rega


    Deleted User wrote: »
    It wasn't by any chance this?



    This is pretty disappointing considering that it was placed on the 25th. Given the timelines and the post in this thread from the 29th with this carbon copy leads me to believe I'm not getting the truth.

    Yep, that was it.

    Just hope they send it out as they said they would.


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    #142
    Kirijoleth
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Kirijoleth


    kkelly77 wrote: »
    Was anyone able to find a suitable driver for the tablet?

    Still trying to root it with Kingoapp but can't get Windoze to find the right driver, so Kingoapp isn't detecting it.

    Same problem here, I've been trying using windows 7 and 8. I'll dust down my old xp PC and give it a go with that.


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    #143
    Nforce
    Registered Users Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    logically wrote: »
    Any purchasers and Netflixers confirm if they are getting green screen instead of video like I'm getting on mine ? Maybe I have a dud one.

    Having the same issue on mine. Tried installing MX Player in case it was a codec issue but problem remains.
    I've rooted mine successfully using kingoapp.


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    #144
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    Nforce wrote: »
    I've rooted mine successfully using kingoapp.

    Was your tablet successfully detected or did you have to install drivers?


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    #145
    Nforce
    Registered Users Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    kkelly77 wrote: »
    Was your tablet successfully detected or did you have to install drivers?

    It was successfully detected by Windows 7 and pulled down the driver automatically.

    Remember to go into the tablets settings menu and enable USB debugging under Developer Options before attaching the tablet to the computer via USB.


    Has anyone risked flashing a Pipo M6 rom yet?


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    #146
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    Nforce wrote: »

    Remember to go into the tablets settings menu and enable USB debugging under Developer Options before attaching the tablet to the computer via USB.

    Yeah, did that first try. Tried on 2 different laptops, no luck. All I want is the Users option :mad:


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    #147
    Nforce
    Registered Users Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    Maybe try this method as our tablet has the same chip..

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567644


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    #148
    joeKel73
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭joeKel73


    They got my returned tablet and said they couldn't replicate any of the issues. I asked for a refund anyway and got a notification from Amazon that a refund is being processed. Overall v good customer service from B.E. .


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    #149
    Kirijoleth
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Kirijoleth


    Nforce wrote: »
    Maybe try this method as our tablet has the same chip..

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567644

    Thanks for the link, it worked nicely for rooting, the problem for me was with Win 7 it wouldn't allow me to install unsigned drivers. As soon as I disabled it I was able to install the drivers no problem. Now all I need to do is figure out how to upgrade it to KitKat.


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    #150
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    Finally got the Tablet rooted & Users added :D

    Used the F8 on startup in Windows to select the Disable Digital Signature Enforcement
    Connected the Tablet to the laptop
    Used the driver found HERE when Windoze asked for the driver
    Ran Kingoapp when driver installed and rooted tablet
    Used the instructions HERE to setup the Users options.

    By default our Tablet is has only 1 user account enabled.

    HTH


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    #151
    d22ontour
    Registered Users Posts: 3,383 ✭✭✭d22ontour


    Would i need any certain type of case for this or are they standard ? Only got one i ordered from the 19th of April yesterday, terrible delivery time, pretty decent customer support when i contacted them.


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