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A young child using a tablet to take a photo, doesn't really count when I said that anyone who does so deserves to be shot
I imagine the pic he took brings back great memories of the day out.. ![]() I agree, 99% of the time using a tablet for taking pictures should be an offence punishable by a firm smack. |
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Hot day, son giggling in the back at the monkeys ripping out the parking sensors (they're required for the MOT!!!), car overheating due to the fan failing. It was a memorable day
![]() I agree, 99% of the time using a tablet for taking pictures should be an offence punishable by a firm smack. ]
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I agree, 99% of the time using a tablet for taking pictures should be an offence punishable by a firm smack.
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I don't see how it is any different to taking a picture with a smartphone?
e.g. http://obamapacman.com/wp-content/up...ad-2-Photo.jpg |
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Because it looks stupid and usually results in poorer pictures as less thought is put into the camera (e.g. the Hudl 2 doesn't have a flash). At least smartphones are camera sized and intended for photography.
As for looking stupid, well, says who? |
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Says everyone behind you who has to look at Obama through your tablet's screen
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If it's the only thing you have to hand, fine, but I've never understood why you see so many tourists with tablets taking photos outdoors, on public transport etc.
I take a tablet abroad with me, sometimes, but usually leave it in the hotel. I have my phone for when I'm out, and that has a far superior camera. It can't be for the giant 10 inch viewfinder can it? How do professional photographers cope with their tiny TTL viewfinders then?! You just know people will be using their iPad Pros soon don't you! |
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You just know people will be using their iPad Pros soon don't you!
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If that's all you've got to worry about you aren't doing too badly my friend
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The company isn't doing particularly well- they have cancelled new store openings and have started closing some 24 hr stores at midnight to save cash.
That doesn't mean we won't see a Hudl 3, but only if it is profitable. I can't see Tesco subsidising it. Quote:
The HUDL tablets were mainly designed to sell Blinkbox services, and Tesco no longer owns Blinkbox, so I would be very surprised if they bring out a new HUDL.
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When they launched the Hudl 2 they admitted they'd ditched plans to do a smartphone as the likes of Motorola had that sewn up (Moto E, Moto G etc).
I think they proved there was no equivalent cheap, but high spec, tablet and arguably there still isn't. There's probably no need for a Hudl 3 because most apps and games don't need much more performance than this offers today (for most people). I still find my Nexus 7 from 2013 is fine for my needs. My wife has a Tab S and it's definitely faster and has a crisp QHD display but she doesn't use it anywhere near enough to justify the extra cost IMO. |
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It just seems weird that, with many arms of the business seriously struggling, TESCO would choose to abandon any further investment or expansion of a range which is making good money for them.
Yes, it appears that the Hudl was designed simply to drum up sales for Blinkbox and also as an experiment by TESCO to see if they could crack the tech market. They have done so and the Hudl2 was also a success so it seems strange that they would now choose to abandon the venture. |
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If they keep selling the current model and don't waste money on a new one, they should be able to make a good margin.
I'm sure at £99 (or half price with clubcard points) it will still do well this Christmas. It's considerably better than what Amazon is selling, although people may assume that newer equals better. |
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It just seems weird that, with many arms of the business seriously struggling, TESCO would choose to abandon any further investment or expansion of a range which is making good money for them.
Yes, it appears that the Hudl was designed simply to drum up sales for Blinkbox and also as an experiment by TESCO to see if they could crack the tech market. They have done so and the Hudl2 was also a success so it seems strange that they would now choose to abandon the venture. Quote:
How do you know they are making any money from it? Their margins might be low by the time you factor in repairs/replacements.
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I'm guessing that the Hudl wasn't very profitable. There's a reason why Apple charges hundreds!! But it was a brand that gave Tesco kudos and they could have used as a base to expand into home entertainment may be. You'd need a visionary in charge to make more of that. I bet Tesco's decisions are made by a committee of dullards.
Tablets are a small side business to Tesco. |
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Aren't tablet sales meant to have tailed off anyway? Primarily because most people who want one have probably already gone out and bought one and they're keeping them for longer.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored...t-devices.html http://www.theguardian.com/technolog...-fewer-tablets |
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Yes. I think sales have dived, precisely because once you've got one you probably don't need a new one.
Especially as tablets are often so rarely used. |
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Aren't tablet sales meant to have tailed off anyway? Primarily because most people who want one have probably already gone out and bought one and they're keeping them for longer.
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I think the smartphone boom has had a lot to do with it- smartphone sales are still on the rise whereas tablets seem to be now in a gradual decline. There is no longer very much that a tablet can do which a smartphone cannot.
Tablets aren't going anywhere, they will just evolve at a slower pace.... |
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Was planning on buying the hudl 3 for kids at xmas but now have to do some research and look at other tablets between £100 - £150. They have the original hudl which still works ok but after 2 years of the battery being charged up nearly everyday it doesnt hold much charge anymore. Was considering the hudl 2 but looks like it may be coming to the end of its life, only white and black on website both out of stock.
Anyone got experience with the galaxy tab 4 8.0. I know specs arent great but most important features for me is battery life and build quality. |
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It's such a shame you can't still get the Nexus 7, or that Google didn't release a successor (the 9 and Pixel C aren't really aimed at the same market) as native Android makes my Nexus 7 nicer to use than my wife's newer Galaxy Tab S which lags with TouchWiz despite a far superior chipset.
For value, I'd still say the Hudl 2 is best but a portable battery charger is maybe advisable if you use it a lot away from mains power. That's about the only issue though. |
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Was planning on buying the hudl 3 for kids at xmas but now have to do some research and look at other tablets between £100 - £150. They have the original hudl which still works ok but after 2 years of the battery being charged up nearly everyday it doesnt hold much charge anymore. Was considering the hudl 2 but looks like it may be coming to the end of its life, only white and black on website both out of stock.
Anyone got experience with the galaxy tab 4 8.0. I know specs arent great but most important features for me is battery life and build quality. |
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I'm really impressed with my Hudl2, think Tesco might stick with this for a little while longer.
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http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile...content=212433
A more final sounding statement this time. It looks like that's yer lot folks
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