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Aren't they locked into Tesco Online to a certain degree in the same way that Amazon tablets are to Amazon's online shopping and app site?
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There is a way to add Google Play store - to expand past Amazons shop
Don't have a Fire so not tried it myself - but seems quite straight forward http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...tablets-video/'
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No, it's not locked to Tesco at all.
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There is a way to add Google Play store - to expand past Amazons shop
Don't have a Fire so not tried it myself - but seems quite straight forward http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...tablets-video/' |
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Maybe "locked" was the wrong word to use. Is the OS not tweaked to encourage you in the direction of shopping at Tesco Online?
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Nope. The tesco apps are preloaded and all accessed via a T icon on desktop or app drawer and that's it. You aren't prompted or encouraged to use them at all (install apex or nova launcher and you can hide them all anyway) Other than that it's pretty much stock android. You don't have to use any tesco service you don't want to, they are just installed in case you wish to. It has the Google play store just like the nexus etc. It has also just been pushed the Lollipop upgrade which works perfect.
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Only downer is you can't get them any more.
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Not brand new from Tesco but plenty on a certain auction site if prepared to take risk
The new 7 inch Kindle at £37 is the new bargain basement tablet. |
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They are excellent value for money, especially with the option to add an 128gig sd card. Just don't expect iPad or similar quality. I bought the children's equivalent for my son (same tablet with extras), and it does everything you need, although not wonderful screen quality. You can't go wrong for the cost.
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They are excellent value for money, especially with the option to add an 128gig sd card. Just don't expect iPad or similar quality. I bought the children's equivalent for my son (same tablet with extras), and it does everything you need, although not wonderful screen quality. You can't go wrong for the cost.
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The Hudl 2 is OK, but it's not worth paying over the odds for a second hand model.
The new 7 inch Kindle at £37 is the new bargain basement tablet. And does the Kindle have a GPS? |
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Fine if you are happy with the Amazon appstore and associated infrastructure instead of Google's. Pain in the arse if you aren't.
And does the Kindle have a GPS? Like most tablets without a SIM, no it doesn't have GPS. |
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£79 a year for unlimited music and video? Yes thank you.
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Like most tablets without a SIM, no it doesn't have GPS.
The Hudl2 did. So did the Nexus 7. Again, an absolute requirement for a tablet for me. We don't all want the same thing.
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I still stick by the Lenovo Yoga 2 as a brilliant, relatively inexpensive tablet. The specs are excellent. I bought one, and its fab. Currently a bargain at £159
http://www.johnlewis.com/lenovo-yoga...ilver/p1877067 |
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I still stick by the Lenovo Yoga 2 as a brilliant, relatively inexpensive tablet. The specs are excellent. I bought one, and its fab. Currently a bargain at £159
http://www.johnlewis.com/lenovo-yoga...ilver/p1877067 |
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Had one of those - didn't like it at all. Found it a bit slow and the screen never looked great either.
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Did you pay more for yours, and was it the same 10" model? (There are a good few variations). I find it excellent for the price, although slightly prefer my kindle hdx 7" screen quality. I upgraded to lollipop as soon as I got it, and have had zero problems. Best investment I've made this year.
It could be Lollipop has made a difference to it as when I had mine it was not available but 'coming soon' |
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What does everyone think of this for a more expensive one?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B..._dp_o_pC_S_ttl |
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I still stick by the Lenovo Yoga 2 as a brilliant, relatively inexpensive tablet. The specs are excellent. I bought one, and its fab. Currently a bargain at £159
http://www.johnlewis.com/lenovo-yoga...ilver/p1877067 |
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Thanks everyone like I said he doesnt want it for anything like FB or games just for looking up things for work. He did tell me last night that he doesnt want anything for Christmas
![]() aslong as I dont get a flaming walking stick off him everything should be ok lol.![]() Good luck with the tablets, my o/h has a 9.6 inch Samsung, John Lewis had them for £99 a couple of weeks ago but not sure if they still do. |
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Fine if you are happy with the Amazon appstore and associated infrastructure instead of Google's. Pain in the arse if you aren't.
And does the Kindle have a GPS? http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2121055 |
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I still stick by the Lenovo Yoga 2 as a brilliant, relatively inexpensive tablet. The specs are excellent. I bought one, and its fab. Currently a bargain at £159
http://www.johnlewis.com/lenovo-yoga...ilver/p1877067
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Well its that time of year where Im wondering what to get the husband for Christmas
![]() Im looking for a cheapish tablet for him Ive got about £100. Now its not for playing games on or FB he doesnt bother with either of them. But hes a builder so he uses it mostly for searching for wheres the nearest B+Q to where ever hes working. Or looking for supplies He uses his phone to look for things but its only a small screen so I thought Id get him a tablet a decent size one. Ive been told Ive got arthritus in my knees and the doctor said ...have you ever thought of getting a walking stick I said ermmm no ....but I could see a throught bubble over his head saying.....ohhhhh thats her Christmas present sorted . The sad thing is he wont think its not a good present to get me lol..So whats the best tablet...decent size screen...up to £100 or less if possible. Thanks |
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I said ermmm no ....but I could see a throught bubble over his head saying.....ohhhhh thats her Christmas present sorted