Argos Chat Thread #1

GY A1 · 16-12-2015 1:50pm

whtas the alba 10 inch like that on offer in argos thread
any good

GY A1 · 16-12-2015 1:51pm

whtas the alba 10 inch like that on offer in argos thread
any good

The_Conductor · 16-12-2015 1:53pm

GY A1 wrote: »

whtas the alba 10 inch like that on offer in argos thread
any good

Crap of the lowest order.
Using it for anything other than basic web browsing is an exercise in frustration.
Colour bleed from the screen- and its laggy.
If you have some extra dosh- buy a proper tablet- even if it costs twice or even three times as much- its worth it.
I'd only suggest the Alba for kids use (and only then if you put it in one of the gel cases).

Seriously- don't buy it- its cheap for a reason (they used the lowest priced components they could get their hands on).

GY A1 · 16-12-2015 1:56pm

cheers
thats what i was thinking
looking for something reasonable for present but not going to buy crap either,
want something decent

Dub XV · 16-12-2015 2:08pm

I'm buying one later for one of the kids. I'll have a short trial to make sure it works.

I'm not expecting too much so doubt I'll be too disappointed.

16-12-2015 2:35pm

The USB sticks from yesterday have gone back up to 29.99 , they honoured the 19.99 reservation price for me.

The_Conductor · 16-12-2015 4:32pm

Dub XV wrote: »

I'm buying one later for one of the kids. I'll have a short trial to make sure it works.

I'm not expecting too much so doubt I'll be too disappointed.

Get a rubberised case for it- its quite delicate.

muffler · 16-12-2015 4:56pm

The_Conductor wrote: »

Get a rubberised case for it- its quite delicate.

I heard that one before

GY A1 · 16-12-2015 7:15pm

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...OVO+TABLET.htm

is this lenova 10, the same as the alba,
or any better

Smash The House · 16-12-2015 8:35pm

Is the 10% off all TV's over?

The_Conductor · 16-12-2015 8:47pm

GY A1 wrote: »

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...OVO+TABLET.htm

is this lenova 10, the same as the alba,
or any better

Its way better- its not on par with a Samsung etc- but its a world different from the Alba. Either the Argos one- or the B10 which you can get in carphone warehouse- are very acceptable alternates.

kendragon · 16-12-2015 8:58pm

The_Conductor wrote: »

Crap of the lowest order.
Using it for anything other than basic web browsing is an exercise in frustration.
Colour bleed from the screen- and its laggy.
If you have some extra dosh- buy a proper tablet- even if it costs twice or even three times as much- its worth it.
I'd only suggest the Alba for kids use (and only then if you put it in one of the gel cases).

Seriously- don't buy it- its cheap for a reason (they used the lowest priced components they could get their hands on).

Phew... They were all raving about it in the other Argos thread and I thought I had made a mistake returning the two I had bought for my kids xmas presents and replacing them with the more expensive Lenovos. Thanks for putting my mind at ease.

patrickc · 16-12-2015 11:33pm

I want to return something I bought unopened and buy another of the same different brand however bought the original in Ilac, can it be returned to any argos or does it have to be the same one it was purchased in?

I cant see this on the website.

thanks

carltonleon · 16-12-2015 11:48pm

Any Argos store. I bought FIFA 16 in Stephen's Green and i got a refund in the Ilac Centre Argos and i had used a visa card. Should be no problem in any store as the system is centralised

patrickc · 16-12-2015 11:53pm

carltonleon wrote: »

Any Argos store. I bought FIFA 16 in Stephen's Green and i got a refund in the Ilac Centre Argos and i had used a visa card. Should be no problem in any store as the system is centralised

great thanks

Quazzie · 17-12-2015 1:43am

The_Conductor wrote: »

Its way better- its not on par with a Samsung etc- but its a world different from the Alba. Either the Argos one- or the B10 which you can get in carphone warehouse- are very acceptable alternates.

Side by side the specs for the Alba are equal. The Alba comes with a newer version of Android though, which would make it a better choice than the A10.

In fact the MediaTek 8127 in the Alba is a new and more comprehensive chip than the MediaTek MT8121 in the Lenovo A10.

Do you have anything to back up your claim that the Lenovo is "way better"?

spongbob · 17-12-2015 2:10am

Quazzie wrote: »

Side by side the specs for the Alba are equal. The Alba comes with a newer version of Android though, which would make it a better choice than the A10.

In fact the MediaTek 8127 in the Alba is a new and more comprehensive chip than the MediaTek MT8121 in the Lenovo A10.

Do you have anything to back up your claim that the Lenovo is "way better"?

The Lenovo has Dolby sound stereo and 2 front facing speakers. Which are both a great thing.

Speakers on the back of a tablet can sound dull and blocked if you are housing a case on it.

Regards

thesandeman · 17-12-2015 7:53am

Bought the Alba one yesterday but won't get to try it out until the weekend so no reports yet. I'll only be using it for watching video so if it does what it says on the tin it should be perfect. I use headphones so the sound shouldn't be a problem.
Big shout out to Maura on the till in Galway for her customer service and efficiency. Absolutely no accolades to the guy in the suit who slid the thing along the counter cowboy/glass of milk style to me as he chatted to a woman who jumped the queue when my number was called. I even made my way back to thank him when I caught up with it but got a dirty look for interrupting him :-\

lazeedaisy · 21-12-2015 11:43pm

Hoping this works...Blossom Pre-Lit 160 LED light Christmas Tree - 6ft. 228/6341

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vXMhgk_qca4/Vng7sMC8uvI/AAAAAAAADx0/VR_ZtaLZoXA/s0-Ut/DSC_0148.JPG

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2286341.htm?cmpid=COJUN&storeId=10152&_%24ja=tsid%3A30390%7Cprd%3A7708057&referredURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.ie%2Fstatic%2FProduct%2FpartNumber%2F2286341.htm&referrer=COJUN

lazeedaisy · 21-12-2015 11:48pm

I use an original iPad which makes it next to impossible to link pics....

This is one of the trees I bought today in Argos, been dying to get them for ages, then today, himself wanted me to put them up in the house!

They give out amazing light, really chuffed wih them,

km79 · 22-12-2015 9:51am

I ordered lego star wars complete saga for xbox one into galway last week
got an email saying ready for collection from Monday 21st to weds23rd
will it definitely be in there or shud I have received a further email saying it has arrived?
it's saying out of stock now......

22-12-2015 10:01am

Guys whats the deal with items not in stock but that can be ordered for collection?

I have one that should be in today but didn't get text or email to say that it was now in stock. DO they generally do that or will they items just be there to pick up on the day of the reservation?

Oh I see km79 is asking same thing.

mot2000ie · 22-12-2015 10:37am

km79 wrote: »

I ordered lego star wars complete saga for xbox one into galway last week
got an email saying ready for collection from Monday 21st to weds23rd
will it definitely be in there or shud I have received a further email saying it has arrived?
it's saying out of stock now......

u should have received a text confirmation. ring them to make sure it's in stock. 091384430. I rang yesterday about an item and they said that all their delivery didn't come in yesterday but should be in tonight.

physioman · 22-12-2015 11:39am

Is the tv10 code still apply for 10% off TVs?

degsie · 22-12-2015 11:49am

physioman wrote: »

Is the tv10 code still apply for 10% off TVs?

Why not put through a dummy purchase and try the code?

Sligo1 · 22-12-2015 11:54am

I posted this on the Argos bargains thread. Not sure if its a glitch or what. And I think you may need to order from instore but... For anyone who's a wedding coming up seems awesome value. Men's pallidium wedding band €295
Down to €12.

Would be interesting to see if anyone is actually able to order it at this price.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2032148/Trail/searchtext>PALLADIUM+RING.htm

psychozeb · 22-12-2015 12:02pm

degsie wrote: »

Why not put through a dummy purchase and try the code?

Think it's over,10% was at till only and you had to mention a code.

murphm45 · 22-12-2015 12:44pm

Bit of a random one but someone might be able to give me a steer.

I managed to reserve an xbox one controller and the plug and charge kit but when I did the price for the two items came up (the charge kit is supposed to be free with the controller), I assume this is happening for everyone and it'll be fixed in the shop when i go to pay but has anyone else run into any problems? The wording is a little funny in the special offer and part of me is worried whoever has the misfortune of manning the till when i arrive might think it's in with the controller already.

I've been lucky with Argos to date so I hope it'll be ok again but my pessimism is getting the better of me!

Thanks

lazeedaisy · 22-12-2015 1:31pm

Just a side note,

Was in 2 Argos stores yesterday, massive massive queues, so be prepared to wait,

lazeedaisy · 22-12-2015 1:36pm

Sligo1 wrote: »

I posted this on the Argos bargains thread. Not sure if its a glitch or what. And I think you may need to order from instore but... For anyone who's a wedding coming up seems awesome value. Men's pallidium wedding band €295
Down to €12.

Would be interesting to see if anyone is actually able to order it at this price.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2032148/Trail/searchtext%3EPALLADIUM+RING.htm

Tried to order this morning, would nt let me, pricehasgone up but still cannot order it.

It's my wedding anniversary tomorrow, had to stop wearing my ring as I lost weight and it kept falling off,

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