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$34 Pendo Pad 7" @ Officeworks (Allwinner A13 - 1.2GHz Cortex A8, 512MB RAM) - in Store Only

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$34 Pendo Pad 7" @ Officeworks (Allwinner A13 - 1.2GHz Cortex A8, 512MB RAM) - in Store Only
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HomeAlone on 20/05/2014 - 13:33 officeworks.com.au (593 clicks)
Last edited 20/05/2014 - 20:21

This is single core device with only 512MB RAM and does not have PlayStore (Android Market can be installed), but at $34 it seems reasonably priced for what it is. Cheap test device for anyone into Android development.

  • DISPLAY: 7" (800 x 480) LCD Touchscreen.
  • MEMORY: 512MB RAM + 4GB Flash.
  • CAMERA: Front: 0.3MP
  • DIMENSION: 182 x 123 x 11mm, 320g
  • PROCESSOR: Allwinner A13 (1.2Ghz) A8
  • CONNECTION: Wi-Fi 802.11 (b,g,n) / USB 2.0 / 3.5mm Audio
  • OS: Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Probably best to call first and confirm stock. Stock levels on website don't seem to get synced with stores instantly.

Stock Available at: (According to website)

QLD
Adelaide St, Brisbane
Noosaville

NSW
North Ryde
Hornsby
Wentworthville
Northmead
Wetherill Park

WA
Cannington

VIC
Yarraville
Russel St, Melbourne
Keysborough

Update: I tried to install PlayStore, but it gave me error messages. Going to take a closer look later.

Android Market however can be installed very easily. Just copy the APK on the device and run it.

http://speedy.sh/y5ZjZ/Market.apk

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  • leon on 20/05/2014 - 13:47
    +1

    Personally I think it's too underspeced to be useful. I would at least spend a bit more to get a device with more RAM.
    Don't know, could be used as a kid's toy I suppose.

  • Karaxela on 20/05/2014 - 13:49

    not bad for the price for a cheap tablet. Something i can get for my young nephews birthday coming up.Absence of the play store is abit dissapointing so does anyone know if Is there anything similar like this with similar pricing that has the playstore included?

    • PVA on 20/05/2014 - 14:05

      But you can add the Amazon store can't you?

      • expertreader on 20/05/2014 - 14:45

        you can add playstore same way as you would install amazon store….

        • PVA on 20/05/2014 - 18:49
          +1

          How, Amazon is just an apk you install. What google store apk is around?

  • edgar28 on 20/05/2014 - 13:50
    +1

    better get the quadcore and 1 gig ram. i know it's double the price but with playstore…… than a rubbish

  • MagicTsukai on 20/05/2014 - 13:52

    i might get one if it goes down to 17.
    for now its just a brick to me x]

    • leon on 20/05/2014 - 13:54

      Maybe $5? ;)

  • JimmyBargain on 20/05/2014 - 13:53

    so how do you install Apps on it?

    What ver OS is it?

    hmmmmmm

    • jv on 20/05/2014 - 13:59
      +10

      so how do you install Apps on it?

      you draw them on with a Texta

    • PVA on 20/05/2014 - 14:05

      Amazon store.

  • [Deactivated] on 20/05/2014 - 14:02

    At this pricing level, it puts the 7 inch android from BigW for $88 to shame.

  • Kanasuke on 20/05/2014 - 14:07

    LOADING WEBPAGES WILL LAG!!

    (if it can load them at all. if it can start a browser at all)

    • muncan on 20/05/2014 - 14:32

      As jv suggested, faster to draw them on with a Texta.

    • nuchalis on 20/05/2014 - 15:19

      I can vouch for this… I have one, and browsing the web is almost unusable.

      I considered buying todays $79 'better' version at Coles, but I had such a bad experience with this one I can't do it! I'll just put the money towards something better…

      • ryang on 20/05/2014 - 15:30

        Do you know if Spotify works on it? Want a player for the mancave and this would be perfect!

        • HomeAlone on 20/05/2014 - 16:00

          I have it installed and running without any issues on the $34 device so should be no reason why it wouldn't work with the faster model available at Coles.

  • fruit on 20/05/2014 - 14:38

    http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ ?

    • ryang on 20/05/2014 - 14:42

      Various builds available for the Allwinner a13, just depends on what devices have been used. You'll need to do some checking before jumping in.

      Oh, and obviously putting CM on it gives you Play Store…

      • AMLagonda on 20/05/2014 - 14:51

        And some builds can free up ram.

  • daven1985 on 20/05/2014 - 15:05

    Officeworks Hornsby just told me that they were out of stock and the entire state is NSW.

    However they had the $69 one. Is she getting confused?

    • bargaino on 20/05/2014 - 15:31

      That would be the next model, with playstore, but still not very good.
      Just go to coles and get the A31-based 8GB model for $89 and enjoy it.

  • trunks on 20/05/2014 - 15:07

    Capacitive touchscreen?

    • edgar28 on 20/05/2014 - 15:14

      yeah……

  • [Deactivated] on 20/05/2014 - 15:19
    +1

    It's hard to complain about an even vaguely functional tab that costs just $34 dollars, but even if you do manage to get the Playstore up and running there are apparently quite alot of apps that just don't play nice with Allwinner processors. A number of developers reportedly just threw their arms up in despair and gave up on trying to make glitch-free updates.

    Worst outcome if you buy this and hate it is re-purposing it as a mini glass chopping board for use in the kitchen…

  • salem on 20/05/2014 - 15:25

    Hmmm. This tablet, plus this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.bluegaspode… plus some cheap speakers should give me another music output for my apartment-wide Squeezebox synchronised music system.
    (assuming I can get the apk of that app onto this, which I should be able to do with some mucking about with Titanium Backup)

  • PJC on 20/05/2014 - 15:56

    This could be my next mp3 player, but will it play FLAC files? pendo.com.au isn't saying, and it also seems coy about battery capacity. The 7" pads it lists don't mention a 1.2GHz processor.

    • HomeAlone on 20/05/2014 - 16:15

      I can confirm that it plays FLAC files.

      • PJC on 20/05/2014 - 16:33

        Thank you. For the price, this seems way superior to any FLAC player on eBay.

  • Jstrrrr on 20/05/2014 - 16:11

    Don't waste your money. Cheap crap is still crap.

    • jackspratt on 20/05/2014 - 16:18

      Can you tell us your experiences with this particular tablet?

      • ryang on 20/05/2014 - 16:27
        +1

        Nah, he just has a lot of experience with crap.

        • Jstrrrr on 29/05/2014 - 18:44

          Yes, that is factual. As have you, I am sure.

      • Jstrrrr on 29/05/2014 - 18:43

        My experience comes from having bought the dual core version of this tablet, also on sale in Officeworks.

        The dual core version runs itunes remote ok. It runs Homeseer remote ok. But lags for just about everything else, including browsing.

        I hate to think what the single core version will be like to use.

        Sometimes one doesn't need to actually have the experience to have an idea of what the experience is probably going to be like.

  • PJC on 20/05/2014 - 16:51

    I may give it a miss because I doubt it will fit in my top pocket. Much depends on whether the dimensions quoted by Officeworks are for the tablet or the box it comes in. Again, pendo.com.au seemingly omits the dimensions.

    • [Deactivated] on 20/05/2014 - 17:31

      If the 'top pocket' you're referring to is an inside suit pocket, it can/may fit. Weight of any 7inch tab is still an issue in my experience, but it depends quite a bit on the tailoring. Weight of tab in my favourite (really comfortable) suit does pull it off the left shoulder a bit.

      Dimensions of this tab quoted in header look about right. Measure whatever pockets you're keen on filling/stretching/putting holes in, with confidence…

      • PJC on 20/05/2014 - 20:42

        Good advice. Thanks.

  • Withdr4wn on 20/05/2014 - 16:53

    None at Keysborough and staff weren't sure they had any to offer.

  • hluu0111 on 20/05/2014 - 16:55

    no stock at Yarraville store. Only one with Google store ($69) left

  • igoforthebest on 20/05/2014 - 17:20

    None at Wentworthville store

  • [Deactivated] on 20/05/2014 - 18:19

    might be worth buying just to smash on the ground for a laugh

    • jackspratt on 20/05/2014 - 19:07

      But anyone doing that would be really stupid …….. wouldn't they?

  • tg on 20/05/2014 - 21:09

    When we buy Allwinners, we are all losers!

  • cdaddy on 20/05/2014 - 21:12

    Good E-reader???

    • salem on 20/05/2014 - 21:15
      +1

      I'd doubt it. E-readers are best with e-ink screens. Or if you must go with LCD, then you'll want something with much higher resolution than this. Otherwise you'll just get sore eyes very quickly. Grab a cheap kobo mini if you want a cheap e-reader. There have been bargains posted on ozb for them recently.

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