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Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

gindygoo — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:58:19 GMT

Hi guys,

So, after the awfulness of being burgled I've had confirmation of an insurance payout. I'll be looking to spend at the most £200 and want an Android tablet.

I've been looking at the Samsung Tab A 9.7"'as it's the closest spec wise to my original tablet stolen in the burglary. I had the Samsung Tab 4 8.0" so the Tab A is a bigger screen, which is definitely a draw for me as it's used to stream movies.

Does anyone have any advice/suggestions for my new tablet purchase? I've found the Tab A for £179 (i think) in several places.

The other thing to think about is that we'll be buying x2 tablets as my gfs was stolen also. She lost a Samsung Tab 3 lite, but we're looking to buy something similar to what I've mentioned for myself. Are there any places offering either discounts or cashback for buying two devices that anyone knows off?

@Anonymous pops to mind for the bargain side of buying stuff, 😛 but I'd love any input from anyone "in the know" on this...

Thanks in advance 😉

Re: Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

MI5 — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:59:43 GMT

Just Google for the best prices on whatever you decide but look at cashback sites like Quidco etc for cashback deals and don't forget O2 priority for discounts off Currys / PCWorld.

Re: Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

gindygoo — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:08:34 GMT

Thanks @MI5 I'd actually not thought of priority! Good call, I'll look at that now!!

I think I am gonna go for the Tab A because everything else seems a bit out of the price range 😒

Re: Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

Cleoriff — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:09:30 GMT

When I bought the last two (both for family members) I went for those recommended to me by the guys on here. They were both Samsung btw....and one came direct from Sammy as they had a sale on... Best of luck with whatever you choose Charlie...

Re: Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:15:04 GMT

Get a Samsung. Maybe expensive but worth the money. Don't get a cheapo just cause it looks nice.

good luck me dear

Re: Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

jonsie — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:17:37 GMT

I have a Nexus and a Samsung....no contest, Samsung is far superior. ..IMHO

Re: Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:35:45 GMT

oh gosh how horrible for you both, we all have samsung tablets ( yes i know I am an apple fan but there are just some things that an android tab does that an ipad doesn't

Look for ebay shops selling possibly refubs there's 1% cashback on topcashback with ebay also if you didn't get the recent 20% discount from ebay there's a possibility you might be eligible for that too ill see if I can find the code.

my tab came from smartfone ebay shop the others i picked up on the local facebook selling sites though it can be risky and I did have to replace a battery one one of them this week but thats after over a years use ( abuse ) from eldest who hammers everything

found the code its account sepcific and you need to use paypal for payment

C20OFFERUK

max discount is £50 in spend is £20 hubby and i both did orders ( dont forget to link nectar card for even more benifit off ebay purchases) and put a few things in the basket then checked out.

Re: Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

viridis — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:46:07 GMT

Tablet Z3 compact.
Bargain prices atm

Re: Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

gindygoo — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:11:56 GMT

@Anonymous that code, will it work for me? You say it's account specific?

I didn't use the 20% discount the other day though. Where would I find a code account specific to me? You can pm here or on gg, or on this thread, in fact do u have my email addy? Anyhoo get in touch please luv 😉

It's definitely gonna be a Samsung again though. My Samsung Tab 4 was a bloody good tablet so I'll go with what I know. Grrr but I shouldn't have to be doing all this.... (Yes I'm still really annoyed at the burglary)!

Anyway, it is what it is so I'll just get on with it! Thanks Sandra, that's great advice hun.

@MI5 there's actually a discount on my priority for a Tab A. It's one with 4g as well as Wi-Fi. But it's on a 24mth contract that doesn't specify refresh (i'd want to pay it off immediately) so I'll look into that further before making a decision!

Re: Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

gindygoo — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:12:38 GMT

@viridis I'd consider a Z3 but I'll have to look it up first. Thanks for the input 😉

Re: Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:45:43 GMT

The code is universal for the accounts that it's specific for if that makes sense 😛
If you didn't use the code last week it possibly will work.
I like my Samsung tab as it mirrors as well as casts which is handy even though the tv is a Sony ( that confused me but it works so I'm not going to try and understand )
If your buying it from a shop or online not eBay don't forget zeek may have vouchers that can save a few more £s

Re: Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

Daddydoink — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:20:23 GMT

Hang on @gindygoo - you didn't want to write me a letter asking me to review a tablet for you?! Hmph :'(

The Tab-A is a good solid shout 🙂

Re: Buying a replacement tablet, advice wanted!

MI5 — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 09:58:53 GMT

@gindygoo wrote:
@MI5 there's actually a discount on my priority for a Tab A. It's one with 4g as well as Wi-Fi. But it's on a 24mth contract that doesn't specify refresh (i'd want to pay it off immediately) so I'll look into that further before making a decision!

All O2 contracts are refresh.

The monthly cost is split into device and airtime (data in this case) so can be paid off immediately.