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gavo360
01-01-2014
Originally Posted by Domenica_Lunedi:
“How do people find the Hudl for Skyping? I've read of a few issues with the latest version of the app, is that still the case?”

Front facing camera isn't good enough unfortunately in my experience. It's too dark maybe a really sunny day it might be ok.
clonmult
01-01-2014
Originally Posted by gavo360:
“To access sd card I use a app called file explorer.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...?id=nextapp.fx

MX player is very good at playing video files.”

I've always used Andro File manager (works perfectly on the Vega, N7, Xperia SP) .... and have already installed MX player.

But thats not the problem. The problem is working out where the darned device is .... I'm used to working on Linux & Solaris environments, and expected it to be a device mounted in the root (ie. \sdcard1 - on my vega its \sdcard1, on the SP its \sdcard1).

It just isn't appearing where I'd expect it. It is being recognised as a device, as the Hudl complains when its ejected without being given warning.
henrywilliams58
01-01-2014
Note that Poundland has folder covers similar to this

http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-un...skuId=616-1352

Poundland also has a Micro-HDMI to HDMI cable

Is the battery on the Hudl replaceable? How long will it last?

I noted that to extend the guaranty on the Tesco Hudl costs £29.99. It might be worth it as if the battery isn't replaceable then the tablet has to be binned.
clonmult
02-01-2014
Originally Posted by henrywilliams58:
“Note that Poundland has folder covers similar to this

http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-un...skuId=616-1352

Poundland also has a Micro-HDMI to HDMI cable

Is the battery on the Hudl replaceable? How long will it last?

I noted that to extend the guaranty on the Tesco Hudl costs £29.99. It might be worth it as if the battery isn't replaceable then the tablet has to be binned.”

There isn't a tablet on the market that has replaceable batteries, you'd likely get 2 or 3 years out of it, probably longer.

Those generic cases are okay for some tablets, but not really suited to the Hudl. The straps are placed right where the volume controls & power button sit, and the speakers will be heavily muted as they're on the back.
henrywilliams58
02-01-2014
Originally Posted by clonmult:
“There isn't a tablet on the market that has replaceable batteries, you'd likely get 2 or 3 years out of it, probably longer.

Those generic cases are okay for some tablets, but not really suited to the Hudl. The straps are placed right where the volume controls & power button sit, and the speakers will be heavily muted as they're on the back.”

I would suggest those with Hudls accurately time re-charging time now and just before the guarantee expiry and if there is a difference complain like hell to get a replacement under the guarantee.
gillyallan
02-01-2014
We are getting 2 replacement swaps on saturday. One for Battery and one for hdmi. They were pretty quick and efficient on the phone.
njp
02-01-2014
Originally Posted by henrywilliams58:
“I would suggest those with Hudls accurately time re-charging time now and just before the guarantee expiry and if there is a difference complain like hell to get a replacement under the guarantee.”

Why should there not be a difference?
henrywilliams58
02-01-2014
Originally Posted by njp:
“Why should there not be a difference?”

There will be a difference. So complain and get the battery replaced before the guarantee runs out and the battery fails.
njp
02-01-2014
Originally Posted by henrywilliams58:
“There will be a difference. So complain and get the battery replaced before the guarantee runs out and the battery fails.”

Why should they replace a product that is not faulty?
alan1302
02-01-2014
Originally Posted by henrywilliams58:
“There will be a difference. So complain and get the battery replaced before the guarantee runs out and the battery fails.”

The battery is not expected to last forever so would not be replaced unless it was genuinely faulty. hey also do lose power over time naturally.
henrywilliams58
02-01-2014
Originally Posted by alan1302:
“The battery is not expected to last forever so would not be replaced unless it was genuinely faulty. hey also do lose power over time naturally.”

So how long?

With a phone or a netbook / laptop you just chuck the failed battery without a second thought (in a battery disposal box of course) and get a new one on ebay - wear and tear like a tyre.

But in these tablets, the battery is integral. Will the cost of replacing the Hudl battery by the manufacturer exceed the original cost of the Hudl - if indeed it can be replaced.

Or maybe two or three years is what most people are happy with for a device before they get bored and chuck it away?

I have just had to throw away a perfectly fine electric razor with a built in battery that failed. That is why the subject bugs me.
alan1302
02-01-2014
Originally Posted by henrywilliams58:
“So how long?

With a phone or a netbook / laptop you just chuck the failed battery without a second thought (in a battery disposal box of course) and get a new one on ebay - wear and tear like a tyre.

But in these tablets, the battery is integral. Will the cost of replacing the Hudl battery by the manufacturer exceed the original cost of the Hudl - if indeed it can be replaced.

Or maybe two or three years is what most people are happy with for a device before they get bored and chuck it away?

I have just had to throw away a perfectly fine electric razor with a built in battery that failed. That is why the subject bugs me.”

2 or 3 years is about it and unfortunately lots of phones are having integral batteries as well.
Sniffle774
02-01-2014
Originally Posted by alan1302:
“2 or 3 years is about it and unfortunately lots of phones are having integral batteries as well.”

Isn't that the average life cycle of a gadget tho in many ways ?
henrywilliams58
02-01-2014
Originally Posted by Sniffle774:
“Isn't that the average life cycle of a gadget tho in many ways ?”

Sad that you may well be right ...
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