Tesco Jumps on the Tablet Bandwagon

Gilmartin · 09-23-2013, 03:36 AM

Seems a pretty basic and cheap device:
£119.00

7” 1440 x 900 HD screen

Android Jellybean 4.2.2

16GB storage which can be expanded to 48GB with microSD cards.

Quad-core 1.5GHZ processor

9 hours video battery life (Conditions may vary dependent on video format and content, audio volume, screen brightness and processor load)

Micro-HDMI port

Bluetooth 4.0, GPS

Dual band Wi-Fi for a more stable connection

Access to over a million apps via Google Play™

Comes in 4 colours: black, blue, red, purple

Wi-Fi only

Sleek, high-quality design, with a durable, matte, soft-touch back for better grip

Scratch resistant touch screen

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013...n_3933662.html
Wonder if buyers will get a free pack of Tesco's famous horsemeat burgers to go with it

More details at http://www.androidcentral.com/tesco-...19-hudl-tablet

afv011 · 09-23-2013, 12:34 PM

There's a video review here: source

frahse · 09-23-2013, 03:24 PM

What are the usable GPS configurations?

(yeah, I know I am being lazy waiting to be spoon fed.)

Grace Elliot · 10-02-2013, 03:07 PM

...never going to be 'sexy' is it? I mean, Tesco...

Waylander · 10-02-2013, 03:23 PM

This seems like a bit of a non-starter. I mean, people who buy tablets are probably going to go for an ipad, Kindle Fire or possibly a Nexus 7. It will be interesting to see what the quality is like.

faithbw · 10-02-2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waylander

This seems like a bit of a non-starter. I mean, people who buy tablets are probably going to go for an ipad, Kindle Fire or possibly a Nexus 7. It will be interesting to see what the quality is like.

In the comments on the Android Central site, at least one user mentioned that for the everyday shopper at Tesco this tablet is more than enough. She doesn't need a tablet with the latest, fastest processor, a screen with the highest pixel density, the latest OS version or even the absolute battery life. I have to agree with the person who made that comment. Most people don't care about that stuff. That's why my mom bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. Yeah, there were tablets with better specs but that particular tablet was on sale, cheaper than all the other high spec tablets at the time and did everything she wanted (which included playing simple games, browsing the web and watching some Netflix movies).

Tesco seems to be a pretty big chain supermarket with a large customer base. I'm sure most of the customers aren't going on sites like MR, CNET or ZDNet to find out which tablet is the absolute greatest (for the time being). They just want a tablet that works, doesn't look or feel cheap (they may not even care about that!), and doesn't cost too much.

I'm not saying this tablet will set the world on fire but I imagine it will generate some good sales for the company and also get consumers to buy other items (such as movies from their online store). Plus, the specs aren't bad, especially for the price. I say this as someone who owns a Nexus 7.

HarryT · 10-03-2013, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faithbw

Tesco seems to be a pretty big chain supermarket with a large customer base.

A little more than "pretty big" - they are by far the largest supermarket chain in the UK.

afv011 · 10-03-2013, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faithbw

I'm not saying this tablet will set the world on fire but I imagine it will generate some good sales for the company and also get consumers to buy other items (such as movies from their online store).

Every little bit helps (probably only Brits will get it).

Grace Elliot · 10-03-2013, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afv011

Every little bit helps (probably only Brits will get it).

True enough...and I recently switched allegiance from Tesco to Asda...long story involving a creepy delivery driver.

DrNefario · 10-03-2013, 03:54 PM

It's a good price, a decent spec, and they can get it in front of a lot of people. I expect this to do well. I'm considering getting one myself. Although I can help feeling, from the name, that it ought to be associated with Lidl rather than Tesco.

faithbw · 10-03-2013, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

A little more than "pretty big" - they are by far the largest supermarket chain in the UK.

All the more reason why the tablet will likely do well!

blunty · 10-23-2013, 10:06 AM

Question is what eBook library does it access? Google Play? No doubt you can install the usual suspects, Kindle app, Kobo etc.

HarryT · 10-23-2013, 10:25 AM

It's a generic tablet, so yes, Google Play.

carpetmojo · 10-23-2013, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faithbw

In the comments on the Android Central site, at least one user mentioned that for the everyday shopper at Tesco this tablet is more than enough. She doesn't need a tablet with the latest, fastest processor, a screen with the highest pixel density, the latest OS version or even the absolute battery life. ...............

Oi !!

Waddya mean, "she"... ?

Just 'cos weem the minority shopping percentile, we still have feelings yer know .........

Less of the consumerist sexism .....

HarryT · 10-23-2013, 10:49 AM

That "one user" quoted was presumably of the female persuasion.

09-23-2013, 03:36 AM	#1
Gilmartin Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 1244690 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Device: PRS-T1, PW2	Tesco Jumps on the Tablet Bandwagon Seems a pretty basic and cheap device: £119.00 7” 1440 x 900 HD screen Android Jellybean 4.2.2 16GB storage which can be expanded to 48GB with microSD cards. Quad-core 1.5GHZ processor 9 hours video battery life (Conditions may vary dependent on video format and content, audio volume, screen brightness and processor load) Micro-HDMI port Bluetooth 4.0, GPS Dual band Wi-Fi for a more stable connection Access to over a million apps via Google Play™ Comes in 4 colours: black, blue, red, purple Wi-Fi only Sleek, high-quality design, with a durable, matte, soft-touch back for better grip Scratch resistant touch screen http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013...n_3933662.html Wonder if buyers will get a free pack of Tesco's famous horsemeat burgers to go with it More details at http://www.androidcentral.com/tesco-...19-hudl-tablet Last edited by pdurrant; 09-23-2013 at 06:28 AM.

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Grace Elliot Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 1317334 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Device: kindle	...never going to be 'sexy' is it? I mean, Tesco...

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Waylander Guru Posts: 677 Karma: 2905052 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 5 16GB, Kindle Paperwhite 6, Kobo Clara,	This seems like a bit of a non-starter. I mean, people who buy tablets are probably going to go for an ipad, Kindle Fire or possibly a Nexus 7. It will be interesting to see what the quality is like.

10-03-2013, 03:54 PM	#10
DrNefario Wizard Posts: 2,227 Karma: 12029046 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle, Kobo Touch, Nook SimpleTouch	It's a good price, a decent spec, and they can get it in front of a lot of people. I expect this to do well. I'm considering getting one myself. Although I can help feeling, from the name, that it ought to be associated with Lidl rather than Tesco.

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blunty Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 884 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London Device: Kindle Fire, iPad, iPhone5, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Vox	Question is what eBook library does it access? Google Play? No doubt you can install the usual suspects, Kindle app, Kobo etc.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	That "one user" quoted was presumably of the female persuasion.