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Asus MeMo Pad 7 HD
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BeethovensPiano
04-07-2013
Anyone looking at the new Asus Memo Pad 7 HD? Seems like it might be a good alternative to the Nexus 7 when it eventually comes out... I keep seeing August, does anyone know when in August it will launch?

It's a shame about the UK rip off price compared to the US though - $149 US and £149 here
Mr. Cool
06-07-2013
I don't think a specific date has been confirmed yet. Asus' support/build quality isn't the best in my experience. I owned a Transformer TF101 which suffered bleed, creaks etc. and a TF300T which Asus didn't bother fixing when I sent it too them for creaks and banding (it came back worse). Both also suffered constant lag due to slow internal storage. If Asus can improve this then they may be onto something. I find their tablets look good on paper but are executed poorly.
psionic
06-07-2013
Originally Posted by BeethovensPiano:
“Anyone looking at the new Asus Memo Pad 7 HD? Seems like it might be a good alternative to the Nexus 7 when it eventually comes out... I keep seeing August, does anyone know when in August it will launch?

It's a shame about the UK rip off price compared to the US though - $149 US and £149 here”

Do you mean this one? http://www.tesco.com/direct/asus-mem...skuId=454-9551 or is there a new version with better specs?
Mr. Cool
06-07-2013
This one (new version):
http://eee.asus.com/en/memo-pad-hd-7
psionic
06-07-2013
Originally Posted by Mr. Cool:
“This one (new version):
http://eee.asus.com/en/memo-pad-hd-7”

That looks much better
BeethovensPiano
12-07-2013
Well, there's no sign of a new Nexus 7, so I think I might go for this when it eventually comes out to replace my old iPod Nano.
Midsblue
13-07-2013
I called Asus UK customer support yesterday and they wouldn't state a date nor would they confirm release as August.

I'm seriously thinking of getting one for my daughter who's birthday is at end of July. We go on holiday August 8th and wanted to get her a tablet before we went so she's entertained on flight etc.

If Asus can't confirm then its likely I'd have to buy an alternative. At moment I'm leaning towards an iPad Mini but the £269 is putting me off as she wants to use as an e-reader but my iPad 4 is rubbish in the sun.

Therefore looking at a more than capable tablet at c£160 and buying her a basic kindle so she can read in sun, in bath etc without risk of damaging the more expensive tablet.

I need the tablet to have a decent camera (5mp) and front camera, decent operating system and processor to surf web, apps etc.

Any ideas fellow posters or should I just wait for the HD7 that ticks all the boxes but leaving enough cash to get a kindle too?
Anika Hanson
13-07-2013
Originally Posted by Midsblue:
“I called Asus UK customer support yesterday and they wouldn't state a date nor would they confirm release as August.

I'm seriously thinking of getting one for my daughter who's birthday is at end of July. We go on holiday August 8th and wanted to get her a tablet before we went so she's entertained on flight etc.

If Asus can't confirm then its likely I'd have to buy an alternative. At moment I'm leaning towards an iPad Mini but the £269 is putting me off as she wants to use as an e-reader but my iPad 4 is rubbish in the sun.

Therefore looking at a more than capable tablet at c£160 and buying her a basic kindle so she can read in sun, in bath etc without risk of damaging the more expensive tablet.

I need the tablet to have a decent camera (5mp) and front camera, decent operating system and processor to surf web, apps etc.

Any ideas fellow posters or should I just wait for the HD7 that ticks all the boxes but leaving enough cash to get a kindle too?”


If you want a cheap basic tablet you could look at:

The nook HD/ HD+
Nexus 7 ( not basic but cheap)
Asus Iconia B1
Samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0
HP slate

If she wants to read, especially in her sun, I think your combination of cheap tablet and ereader is a good one.


I have a few tablets but always read on an e-ink device.

Not sure if you're aware but the Nook simple touch eink reader is on sale at the moment at £29.99. The kobo mini was also on sale at £29.99 but I think that has ended.

Edit none of those tablets have a 5mp rear camera. I think it's only the more expensive 7-8 inch tablets that have 5mp cameras like the iPad mini and the note 8.0.
Midsblue
13-07-2013
Thanks Anika, will take a look at Asda tomorrow at the Nook
BeethovensPiano
10-08-2013
Has anyone seen this for sale yet, or know when it might be available.?
alanwarwic
10-08-2013
I think it is the updated Asus ME172.

So the ME173. Gets quite good reviews and could be as low as £121 if you look. Its also got the, near essential for this size, GPS.
BeethovensPiano
10-08-2013
Originally Posted by alanwarwic:
“I think it is the updated Asus ME172.

So the ME173. Gets quite good reviews and could be as low as £121 if you look. Its also got the, near essential for this size, GPS.”



Ok, searched for Asus ME173, only place I could find it was very.co.uk at £129.
alanwarwic
10-08-2013
Laptops direct I think was offering a £15 discount(£100 spend) via a £1 Which trial subscription.
Flipper411
12-08-2013
ME 173 is going to PC World / Currys and will be available instore from the last week of August.
BeethovensPiano
16-08-2013
Ok cool

Do you know how much it will be?
Flipper411
16-08-2013
Originally Posted by BeethovensPiano:
“Ok cool

Do you know how much it will be?”

£129.99
MrSuper
16-08-2013
Originally Posted by Flipper411:
“ME 173 is going to PC World / Currys and will be available instore from the last week of August.”

What's the difference between this and the new Nexus 7?

Which has the better specs?

Which ones the better overall tablet?
BeethovensPiano
16-08-2013
Originally Posted by MrSuper:
“What's the difference between this and the new Nexus 7?

Which has the better specs?

Which ones the better overall tablet?”

I think its probably closer to the original Nexus 7 spec wise, although it does have the welcome addition of a microSD slot and camera.

£129 isn't a bad price, so £70 cheaper than the 2nd gen Nexus 7.
BeethovensPiano
19-08-2013
Originally Posted by Flipper411:
“£129.99”

Available for £199 It's $149 in the US

Not good

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptop...49726-pdt.html
alanwarwic
19-08-2013
Sounds promising for a half price offer in a week or so.

alan1302
19-08-2013
Originally Posted by alanwarwic:
“Sounds promising for a half price offer in a week or so.

”

You cynic
Eosterwine
20-08-2013
Thats a ridiculous price, RRP is supposed to be £149. Which is a rip off compared to the US price anyway.
alanwarwic
29-08-2013
Right on cue,

PCW and Currys now have it on sale reduced by £70.
How nice of them.
BeethovensPiano
29-08-2013
very crafty lol

but its only the pink version.
alanwarwic
29-08-2013
Strange.

The one I saw was blue.
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