Another cheap Android tablet- from Argos

Gilmartin · 10-16-2013, 05:44 AM

Argos has launched its first own-brand Android tablet computer in time for the Christmas shopping season.

The 7in (18cm) tablet will retail for £100 and run on Google's Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 operating system.

More info here:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24520499

vugtitan · 10-16-2013, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilmartin

Argos has launched its first own-brand Android tablet computer in time for the Christmas shopping season.

The 7in (18cm) tablet will retail for £100 and run on Google's Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 operating system.

More info here:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24520499

i don't want to be a party pooper but you can get essentially the same thing from ebay for about £36 to £45.

all the functions.latest android.

calvin-c · 10-16-2013, 05:15 PM

Quality might be different. Don't know what quality Argos is but I've tried a couple of the cheapies-barely worth the money IMO.

afv011 · 10-16-2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilmartin

Argos has launched its first own-brand Android tablet computer in time for the Christmas shopping season.

The 7in (18cm) tablet will retail for £100 and run on Google's Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 operating system.

More info here:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24520499

"Cheap" indeed, it comes with specs that would have been OK in 2010. Next!

Ranny · 10-16-2013, 05:35 PM

Aimed and priced as they said for the 8-13 age group where I guess a lot get lost or stolen. Probably not suitable for adults but perfect for that age group.

DrNefario · 10-17-2013, 08:35 AM

I think I could usefully own two more tablets, in addition to my iPad (2). The iPad essentially lives downstairs, in the living room. I mainly use it for web browsing.

I'd also like a small, cheap lightweight tablet with a good, tough shell case for carrying around. Mobile data would be a plus for that one, too.

And then a third one to keep upstairs by the bed, for a bit of Netflix and web browsing when I'm in bed. And a way to read books (PDFs and comics, say) that my eInk readers don't handle well.

That'd be my ideal setup. The cheaper they get, the more likely I am to expand my collection.

The advantage of the Argos and Tesco models is that they have retail stores that I can easily get to, so I'd be able to return or exchange faulty devices.

tubemonkey · 10-17-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DrNefario

I'd also like a small, cheap lightweight tablet with a good, tough shell case for carrying around.

I did that with a Kindle Fire HD 7 and a matching Otterbox case for around $158 (£98). It goes with me to work, appointments, friends, family, etc.

Teknikal · 10-17-2013, 05:12 PM

I was actually looking at the new Nexus 7 tablet on the Argos site earlier I'm tempted but I've read quite a lot of bad things about it. I'll wait for kit kat and see if things improve.

Bilbo1967 · 10-17-2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Teknikal

I was actually looking at the new Nexus 7 tablet on the Argos site earlier I'm tempted but I've read quite a lot of bad things about it. I'll wait for kit kat and see if things improve.

I've had a Nexus 7 for a while and was thinking about the new one. What bad things have you heard about it?

Teknikal · 10-17-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

I've had a Nexus 7 for a while and was thinking about the new one. What bad things have you heard about it?

Most of the stuff was on the verge forums here's an example thread

http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/9/48...-glitch-ridden

Should give you the general gist.

Bilbo1967 · 10-17-2013, 05:21 PM

Thanks, I'll take a look at that.

carpetmojo · 10-17-2013, 06:22 PM

If Argos are selling it .... get the bargepole out and don't use it

Teknikal · 10-17-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by carpetmojo

If Argos are selling it .... get the bargepole out and don't use it

I actually quite like Argos I bought my Sony T1 there and when it died 8 months later for no apparent reason they just gave me a new one straight away with no issues and no fuss.

Saying that I think buying a cheap tablet that isn't a Nexus could be letting yourself in for a world of hurt but I'm pretty confident in Argos and actually use them quite a bit.

Yolina · 10-18-2013, 01:05 PM

It's just an Argos rebranded cheap tablet. I really wouldn't want one (I'm a quite a long way from their 8-to-13 years old target market!) but I'm sure they'll sell loads of them.

Edit: that made me chuckle "Kids find it hard to share, so we've priced our tablet at a level that means everyone in the family can have one." Erm, how about teaching kids to share instead

would make it even better value

And if it's a bargain people are after, then it looks like a £29 tablet will be available in the UK by the end year...

jlynton · 10-19-2013, 11:47 AM

The guardian reviewed it, and didn't like it...

http://www.theguardian.com/technolog...blet-jellybean

10-16-2013, 05:44 AM	#1
Gilmartin Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 1244690 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Device: PRS-T1, PW2	Another cheap Android tablet- from Argos Argos has launched its first own-brand Android tablet computer in time for the Christmas shopping season. The 7in (18cm) tablet will retail for £100 and run on Google's Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 operating system. More info here:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24520499

10-17-2013, 06:22 PM	#12
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Hmmm ................. If Argos are selling it .... get the bargepole out and don't use it

10-18-2013, 01:05 PM	#14
Yolina Wizard Posts: 1,179 Karma: 11573197 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: London, UK Device: Voyage	It's just an Argos rebranded cheap tablet. I really wouldn't want one (I'm a quite a long way from their 8-to-13 years old target market!) but I'm sure they'll sell loads of them. Edit: that made me chuckle "Kids find it hard to share, so we've priced our tablet at a level that means everyone in the family can have one." Erm, how about teaching kids to share instead would make it even better value And if it's a bargain people are after, then it looks like a £29 tablet will be available in the UK by the end year... Last edited by Yolina; 10-18-2013 at 01:36 PM.

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calvin-c Guru Posts: 787 Karma: 1575310 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Moon+ Pro	Quality might be different. Don't know what quality Argos is but I've tried a couple of the cheapies-barely worth the money IMO.

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Ranny Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: none	Aimed and priced as they said for the 8-13 age group where I guess a lot get lost or stolen. Probably not suitable for adults but perfect for that age group.

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DrNefario Wizard Posts: 2,100 Karma: 11315768 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle, Kobo Touch, Nook SimpleTouch	I think I could usefully own two more tablets, in addition to my iPad (2). The iPad essentially lives downstairs, in the living room. I mainly use it for web browsing. I'd also like a small, cheap lightweight tablet with a good, tough shell case for carrying around. Mobile data would be a plus for that one, too. And then a third one to keep upstairs by the bed, for a bit of Netflix and web browsing when I'm in bed. And a way to read books (PDFs and comics, say) that my eInk readers don't handle well. That'd be my ideal setup. The cheaper they get, the more likely I am to expand my collection. The advantage of the Argos and Tesco models is that they have retail stores that I can easily get to, so I'd be able to return or exchange faulty devices.

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Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	Thanks, I'll take a look at that.

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