Quite a bargain, I know G9 are imminent but good savings on a decent tablet - appeared briefly on line yesterday - but available in store today - limited stocks I think
Archos 10.1 G8 8Gb for £129 at HMV
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I'm not really up with tablet specs and what's coming out when, but presumably this is not running Honeycomb - the Archos 10.1 advertised on Amazon at £175 is only running 2.2. Is that because it's G8, i.e. obsolete stock?
Why aren't they carrying the latest version?
Why aren't they carrying the latest version?
Probably because it has 256mb of Ram. Honeycomb needs (at least) 512mb to run smoothly, also the Texas Instruments processor might not be compatible.
This is a far better deal:
http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Tablets/buy...-Tablet/757373
512mb of ram. Though it isn't running Honeycomb (processor under-powered).
The Advent Vega can be 'modded' very easily to run Honeycomb if you can stretch to another £100.
This is a far better deal:
http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Tablets/buy...-Tablet/757373
512mb of ram. Though it isn't running Honeycomb (processor under-powered).
The Advent Vega can be 'modded' very easily to run Honeycomb if you can stretch to another £100.
From what I've read the Advent Vega has lots of probs , poor screens not just viewing angels but not working to touch properly, keys sticking on mains power some people onto their 6/7 due to problems and a new version due soon - lots of refurbs available so suggest that there are inherent issues - 3 month warranty doesn't give me peace of mind I'm afraid.
From my understanding the Archos 10.1 is better build quality than the arnova (achos budget range) and had more flexibility in terms of mods etc than the arnova or at least for now.
It running Android 2.2 and full market is easily added
Had a look at these in store and screen responsiveness was fine and viewing angles nowhere near as bad as what I have read, browsing was quick and a couple of demo games played well with decent sound from speakers.
Full warranty
I'm looking at purchase for the kids, few games, internet and videos (the 10.1 has greater range of file compatibility) so doubt there'll be much multi tasking to worry about
From my understanding the Archos 10.1 is better build quality than the arnova (achos budget range) and had more flexibility in terms of mods etc than the arnova or at least for now.
It running Android 2.2 and full market is easily added
Had a look at these in store and screen responsiveness was fine and viewing angles nowhere near as bad as what I have read, browsing was quick and a couple of demo games played well with decent sound from speakers.
Full warranty
I'm looking at purchase for the kids, few games, internet and videos (the 10.1 has greater range of file compatibility) so doubt there'll be much multi tasking to worry about
The 101 is the lightest full size tablet in the world. If it stayed at near £150 but with a 1280 x 800 screen it would long be a travel gem.
I'm not sure if the Vega has any more problems than others such as the iPad. If you sell enough of the things, some always has problems.
This being especially so with customisable Android. DIY putting the market on them too would increases the quirks.
I'm not sure if the Vega has any more problems than others such as the iPad. If you sell enough of the things, some always has problems.
This being especially so with customisable Android. DIY putting the market on them too would increases the quirks.
Originally Posted by alanwarwic:
“The 101 is the lightest full size tablet in the world. If it stayed at near £150 but with a 1280 x 800 screen it would long be a travel gem.
I'm not sure if the Vega has any more problems than others such as the iPad. If you sell enough of the things, some always has problems.
This being especially so with customisable Android. DIY putting the market on them too would increases the quirks.”
“The 101 is the lightest full size tablet in the world. If it stayed at near £150 but with a 1280 x 800 screen it would long be a travel gem.
I'm not sure if the Vega has any more problems than others such as the iPad. If you sell enough of the things, some always has problems.
This being especially so with customisable Android. DIY putting the market on them too would increases the quirks.”
It's £150 at the Carphone Warehouse:
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mob...NTERNET-TABLET
I had a play with one in Tesco and have to say the weak plasticy' comments are a load of bull.
Ultra thin, strong and stylish though it felt a bit too widescreen.
Ultra thin, strong and stylish though it felt a bit too widescreen.
Well after much deliberation I went out and managed to get a couple of these (though they were going fast) for my sons xmas presents and obviously had to test them out.
Really pleased with them wi fi easily set up and browsing a real pleasure video is good and audio better than that from my £600 Samsung laptop, the screen isn't an issue (I'm convinced the viewing angle thing has been blown out of all proportion) in my view and general speed of operation is more than adequate for my (er I mean the boys needs).
Need to get full market install and start loading up with some games and videos for the boys.
I'm well pleased and as far as I'm concerned quite a bargain at the price.
Really pleased with them wi fi easily set up and browsing a real pleasure video is good and audio better than that from my £600 Samsung laptop, the screen isn't an issue (I'm convinced the viewing angle thing has been blown out of all proportion) in my view and general speed of operation is more than adequate for my (er I mean the boys needs).
Need to get full market install and start loading up with some games and videos for the boys.
I'm well pleased and as far as I'm concerned quite a bargain at the price.
Originally Posted by freeview_user:
“It's £150 at the Carphone Warehouse:
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mob...NTERNET-TABLET”
“It's £150 at the Carphone Warehouse:
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mob...NTERNET-TABLET”
Think he meant if it was £150 with the higher res screen.
Though at £129 I'm happy with the screen!!
Originally Posted by Reefman:
“Think he meant if it was £150 with the higher res screen.
Though at £129 I'm happy with the screen!!”
“Think he meant if it was £150 with the higher res screen.
Though at £129 I'm happy with the screen!!”
It's only available in one resolution.
HMV just offers a better price
Originally Posted by Reefman:
“Had a look at these in store and screen responsiveness was fine and viewing angles nowhere near as bad as what I have read...”
“Had a look at these in store and screen responsiveness was fine and viewing angles nowhere near as bad as what I have read...”
A rant article via TheRegister highlights what is often the the problem.
"Oh and all those journalists blabbering on about how great the iPhone is are just making everything worse, for everyone:"
I always recall that guy at the Guardian who slated the Samsung Galaxy Tab whilst giving a glowing review of what to me is a hapless Viewsonic ViewPad 7.
Whilst I'm overly cynical this very often seems an unbalanced way of elevating halo products.
Choosing thus has become a minefield.
Originally Posted by Reefman:
“Well after much deliberation I went out and managed to get a couple of these (though they were going fast) for my sons xmas presents and obviously had to test them out.
Really pleased with them wi fi easily set up and browsing a real pleasure video is good and audio better than that from my £600 Samsung laptop, the screen isn't an issue (I'm convinced the viewing angle thing has been blown out of all proportion) in my view and general speed of operation is more than adequate for my (er I mean the boys needs).
Need to get full market install and start loading up with some games and videos for the boys.
I'm well pleased and as far as I'm concerned quite a bargain at the price.”
“Well after much deliberation I went out and managed to get a couple of these (though they were going fast) for my sons xmas presents and obviously had to test them out.
Really pleased with them wi fi easily set up and browsing a real pleasure video is good and audio better than that from my £600 Samsung laptop, the screen isn't an issue (I'm convinced the viewing angle thing has been blown out of all proportion) in my view and general speed of operation is more than adequate for my (er I mean the boys needs).
Need to get full market install and start loading up with some games and videos for the boys.
I'm well pleased and as far as I'm concerned quite a bargain at the price.”
can you stream iplayer etc with it?
Originally Posted by freeview_user:
“Do you need help with getting full market?”
“Do you need help with getting full market?”
Haven't tried yet but was going to try something called arc tools which apparently automates the whole process but any other tips and advice most welcome.
I need to set it up so I'm administrator so the kids cant mess with settings assuming I can do this in android somewhere
ArcTools is the best way.
Try this:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/android-...arentalcontrol
and then disable the Settings app so nothing can be changed.
Android doesn't allow Admin accounts.
Try this:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/android-...arentalcontrol
and then disable the Settings app so nothing can be changed.
Android doesn't allow Admin accounts.
Market now set up on one and need to replicate on other - so easy with arctools
Then need to get some downloads sorted games links to anything star wars, dr who or mario related so it they've got something to try out on xmas day - any suggestions most welcome
Will try the link above to lock settings
Then need to get some downloads sorted games links to anything star wars, dr who or mario related so it they've got something to try out on xmas day - any suggestions most welcome
Will try the link above to lock settings
I recommend:
[LIST][*]Flick Kick Football - Free[*]Angry Birds - Free[*]Angry Birds Rio - Free[*]Glow Hockey - Free[/LIST]
Angry birds is quite addictive
update: Nintendo don't make games for Android. Can't find anything Star Wars or Dr. Who related. The above games are good though.
[LIST][*]Flick Kick Football - Free[*]Angry Birds - Free[*]Angry Birds Rio - Free[*]Glow Hockey - Free[/LIST]
Angry birds is quite addictive
update: Nintendo don't make games for Android. Can't find anything Star Wars or Dr. Who related. The above games are good though.
I've got the original angry birds loaded up already but not tried the other one. Not heard of your other two suggestions so will take a look
Originally Posted by freeview_user:
“Do you need help with getting full market?”
“Do you need help with getting full market?”
Hi, I've risked £150 and got one today from CPW (HMV had none left
) What does 'getting the full market mean'? Thanks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWyjeMXQMOU
You need the offical Google Market if there are APPS there you need and which are not available via the Archos alternative market..
You need the offical Google Market if there are APPS there you need and which are not available via the Archos alternative market..
Thanks - got that now. Have downloaded Twitter, iPlayer and TuneIn Radio, which is worth the price of the tablet alone!
Having trouble with Skype - can sign in but no video call facility. Any ideas?
Having trouble with Skype - can sign in but no video call facility. Any ideas?
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