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Asus Memo Pad HD 7 $99 @ Harvey Norman (in Store Only) and TGG (in Store Only) (RRP. $199)

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Asus Memo Pad HD 7 $99 @ Harvey Norman (in Store Only) and TGG (in Store Only) (RRP. $199)
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reptile on 14/06/2014 - 20:49 harveynorman.com.au (10976 clicks)
Last edited 16/06/2014 - 13:07 by 2 other users

$100 Price drop. Typical retail $199, lowest price previously seen, $178.

Quad core, 7 inch HD display, 1Gb RAM, 16Gb storage and microSd expansion (up to 32Gb), Android 4.2

Similar (slightly inferior) specs as the 2012 Google Nexus but with microSD slot. Both are capable tablets, especially if all you need is something to browse the web, check emails, watch movies and read ebooks.

Range of colors available - blue, green, grey, pink and white

I believe the sale ends Monday.

A few reviews here :
http://www.techradar.com/au/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/asus-memo…
http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Review/363014,review-asus-memo…
http://www.engadget.com/products/asus/memo/pad/hd-7/

Short summary of reviews :
A tablet that punches above its weight (at the retail price of $199) with an excellent screen and great battery life
Mediocre camera (but who really buys a tablet for its camera???)
Slightly plastic body

I think its a great buy for $99, and from an established manufacturer, but i'll leave it open for the community to discuss =)

The usual $5 off coupon for subscribing to their emails as well.

Maybe grab 2 for $163 if you use the coupon and managed to sign up for the Amex Deal below https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/146939 - $30 credit on spend of $150+ until june 30th at HN
Any other professional suggestions?
Maths included for reference purposes : $99 + $99 - $5 (coupon) - $30 (Amex Credit) = $163

Enjoy!

Edit: There are two types of Memo Pad with 7" screen
-Asus Memo Pad (CPU VIA WM8950 with 1024x600 Screen,1 GB Ram, has only one front camera, has 8/16GB Storage)
http://www.asus.com/au/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_MeMO_Pad/specific…

-ASUS MeMO Pad HD 7 (Quad Core CPU with 1280x800 IPS Screen, 1GB Ram, Dual Camera, 16GB Storage)
http://www.asus.com/au/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_MeMO_Pad_HD_7/spe…

At The Good Guys, it is also selling the same memo Pad HD 7 (Color Blue) for $99
http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/buyonline/Asus_MeMO_Pad_7%22_1…

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      • cheepwun on 16/06/2014 - 16:16
        +1

        Bloody hell. I remember glancing at the GG catalogue a week ago and not even bating an eye lid at the tablet for this price. Just assumed it was a cheapo tablet at everyday price.

        Haha, same. I think if you are not specifically chasing a particular product it's easy to do this.

    • JepunK on 16/06/2014 - 15:04

      Broden has been busy…

    • unity1 on 16/06/2014 - 15:40

      I thought the online advertisement said maximum of 3 per customer.

  • tonka on 16/06/2014 - 15:28

    Did anyone get one from Liverpool HN. Curious to see if anyone picked one up in store on Sunday.

    The order I made on Saturday night has been cancelled and I'd like to know if the reason of no stock is true.

    • hypnOtixx on 16/06/2014 - 16:55

      I picked one up from Liverpool on Sunday morning. Grey one and salesperson couldn't enter it into the system so he went to someone else and then it worked.

      He said "People online ordering and not picking them up".

      Maybe I have yours? :-)

      • tonka on 16/06/2014 - 17:30

        Thanks for the reply, good to know.

        The comment made is weird though, the people online have also paid and are waiting for the notice to pick up.
        I suspect there is something really wrong with the HN online system as last time was a prob for me as well.

        • No on 16/06/2014 - 18:34

          The trick with harvey norman pick up orders is if you think they may not have enough stock go to the store asap and pretend you didn't know you had to wait for the confirmation email.

          Sometimes they get a bit shitty with you but they have always given me my stuff.

  • MrFunSocks on 16/06/2014 - 15:41

    Both Harvey Norman and The Good Guys have completely removed all traces of these tablets from their websites lol.

    From what the guy showed me on their computer pretty much nowhere in QLD had any in stock and had plenty backordered today, but they have no idea when/if they'll actually get any more in.

    • HomeAlone on 16/06/2014 - 15:50

      Harvey Norman only removed the page which this deal links to. Individual pages are still up.

      White
      Blue
      Green
      Grey
      Pink

      If you are still looking for one around Brisbane there are still a few stores showing as having stock.

      -Aspley (apparently has all colours in stock)
      -Cleveland
      -Fortitude Valley
      -Oxley

      • rack on 16/06/2014 - 16:02

        Those stores most likely are sold out as well. Blacktown in Sydney is showing stock of white but when i called them earlier, they said they were sold out.
        McGraths Hill has stock of pink. Online team said they did have stock.

      • ExPrinceHairy on 16/06/2014 - 16:49

        Oxley is sold out. I was in the store earlier this afternoon.

        • Pagol on 16/06/2014 - 18:34

          Got the last one in Oxley, sorry!

      • MrFunSocks on 17/06/2014 - 09:44

        The individual pages were still there for a while, but when I tried to add any of them to my cart it just went to a "your cart is empty" page and didn't actually add anything.

        Those individual pages are all gone now too btw.

  • wtfnodeal on 16/06/2014 - 16:33

    If you don't have the HN Amex promo better get it from TGG for the bonus transcover which is quite good IMO. The only downside is TGG has only blue tablets.

  • sbk on 16/06/2014 - 17:15

    ok a bit of a newb when it comes to tablets but ive been charging this for many hours and it's showing the charging symbol but I can't even turn it on, what am I doing wrong here?

    • ironworthy on 16/06/2014 - 17:25

      Hold the power button down for a few seconds. Dont let go till you see it boot up

    • Windows7forever on 17/06/2014 - 11:09

      Thanks for the laughs :)

      • edgar28 on 17/06/2014 - 12:36
        +2

        don't be so mean…….ozbargainers are here to help

  • vivasawadee on 16/06/2014 - 17:35
    +4

    I just got an email saying they can't fulfill the order and asked if I wanted a refund.

    Like durr!?! Nah you can keep my money Hardly Normal………

    • tonka on 16/06/2014 - 17:58

      Anyone know what happens to the AMEX credit when order refunded.

      • tatasauce on 16/06/2014 - 18:12
        +1

        Your credit gets removed. I ordered 2, they had only 1 and cancelled my other one. Will get refunded but I won't qualify for the $30 cashback. Unless I can get something else for $51 dollars in store when I pick up?

  • cheepwun on 16/06/2014 - 17:48

    Received GoodGuys online order (very impressed with speed of courier delivery). No case supplied though. Interesting sloping angled Asus box & shrinkwrapped.

    • pulsar28 on 16/06/2014 - 18:16

      May I know which area are you in? I have called Townsville TGG today they said will post on this Friday. I am in Sydney.

      • cheepwun on 16/06/2014 - 18:23

        Metropolitan Melbourne.

  • pulsar28 on 16/06/2014 - 18:21

    Any suggestion for good brand of 32 GB micro SD card?

    • unity1 on 16/06/2014 - 18:24
      -2

      Didn't you get one with this deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/138374?

      • pulsar28 on 16/06/2014 - 18:30
        +1

        No it was on March 31, 2014, too late now.

        • unity1 on 16/06/2014 - 18:35

          Sorry, just realised you are a new member.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2014 - 18:28

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/micro+SD

    • cheepwun on 16/06/2014 - 18:30

      Any suggestion for good brand of 32 GB micro SD card?

      I bought the Samsung EVO range recently. Mid-range Samsung card.
      http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-Adapter-MB-MP32DA-…

      Though as I write this Amazon is selling the 32GB model for 26.99 USD when the normal price is 17.99. Price changes very often and it should go back to 17.99 USD soon. This one comes with an SD adapter.

      If you are already ordering from Amazon adding the card adds something like 5 or 6 US cents to your order, so that is probably the way to go (when the price goes down). Though there are lots of other brands on Amazon that will probably work just as well. Transcend, Sandisk, etc. Shop :)

  • viki8702 on 16/06/2014 - 19:02

    I still haven't received my Harvey Norman $5 voucher yet, but I already paid $99,is anyone else has't got yet?

  • cheepwun on 16/06/2014 - 20:26

    Mine is charging. The blue model has more of a satin finish on the back (thank goodness it's not gloss). The blue is very dark; close to black. Very nice. You could mistake it for black.

  • edgar28 on 16/06/2014 - 21:11
    -1

    Rockingham TGG has 12.

    harvey Norman refuse to give any cover….

    • A3Australia on 16/06/2014 - 21:22
      +2

      harvey Norman refuse to give any cover….

      Of course they do. It is The Good Guys who have the free cover offer - it is in the small print in their catalog.

      • wtfnodeal on 16/06/2014 - 21:27
        -1

        I think edgar28 was saying HN didn't want to give the cover even he/she mentioned TGG gave one.

        • fchis on 16/06/2014 - 21:44
          +2

          I think A3Australia is implying stop being non sense, its not Harvey Norman's obligation to give him a free case because its not on the offer.

        • edgar28 on 17/06/2014 - 09:34

          Yeah. I would thought hardly normal would match other deal that is better than theirs…..

        • eug on 17/06/2014 - 10:05

          That doesn't normally happen. Usually when a retailer has an exclusive promo like that going on, they've arranged the deal with their supplier. Other retailers wouldn't be able to give you the same deal.

    • bamzero on 17/06/2014 - 13:06

      8 now.. there was also 1 pink transcover, 1 pink persona and a bunch of fluoro yellow persona covers left.

      The girl at the counter was telling me "We've had these on sale for a while but they have gotten really popular all of a sudden, I don't know why." I was just thinking to myself, Yep, OzBargain.

  • Flyeroz on 17/06/2014 - 01:21

    I managed to get the last one (display model) from TGG Kotara, NSW with black TransCover (they also had a light blue one).
    For Newcastle people there are none left at the TGG stores, maybe Harvey Norman has some in stock.
    Thanks again to OP - perfect timing & a great tablet.

  • Temporary username on 17/06/2014 - 02:47

    Pink look very beauty :0

    • King Tightarse on 17/06/2014 - 09:47
      +2

      If you are a girl or maybe from Sydney…

  • CatmanAU on 17/06/2014 - 06:25

    Thanks OP got one yesterday from TGG, extremely irritating salesperson, but got it anyway.

    • Windows7forever on 17/06/2014 - 11:13

      Of course they would be irritated with you. They hate us professionals. You can't hide your affiliation to the Ozbargain cult. It's a dirty secret we all carry with us in public shopping centres and retail outlets.

  • JepunK on 17/06/2014 - 11:11

    woohooo just received mine with a transccover…but the colour is pink :(

    • Windows7forever on 17/06/2014 - 11:15

      I can just picture that excited look on your face as your unravel the package, which then instantly turns to utter disappointment when you realise they sent a feminine tablet.

    • edgar28 on 17/06/2014 - 12:37
      +1

      it's not pink, it's salmon, totally fine for guys

      • scrimshaw on 17/06/2014 - 12:46

        Maybe you can case mod it? Spray paint it black.

  • droodle on 17/06/2014 - 11:15

    Not received mine .. but has been despatched and just seen the docket invoice and they've sent a persona even tho i specified a transcover - arse.

    • Windows7forever on 17/06/2014 - 11:16
      +1

      Take it back to your nearest store with invoice and demand the transcover…or else.

  • bamzero on 17/06/2014 - 13:21

    Anyone applied the OTA update 4.2.4.82093_20140525?
    Can't seem to find a changelog anywhere..

  • firedragon on 17/06/2014 - 13:41

    I've been downloading some games for my new tablet. I love it! And the TransCover case is awesome.

  • cheepwun on 17/06/2014 - 14:05

    After my "case no show" online order, it turns out my problem will be rectified with a pink one. This should be fun. I am not pushing anyone for a particular cover. At this point just getting a cover would be nice, I think.

  • devilin101 on 17/06/2014 - 14:15

    Tried to order last night online via TGG website but Couldn't find the product anymore. Luckily i had added in cart on sunday and it was still in my shopping cart thus it let me do the paypal checkout process for delivery in sydney. An hour ago received a call from WA store asking me which case color I would like choice between pink or yellow for immediate delivery. Overall happy my order pushed through.

    • droodle on 17/06/2014 - 14:23

      Check the case with GG WA (cannington ?) said they were sending a transcend but the order that came through afterwards said persona

    • bamzero on 17/06/2014 - 15:56

      Sounds like it could be the Rocko store..

  • kapone on 17/06/2014 - 14:45

    Has anyone who ordered online from HN for delivery actually received there's yet?

    Ordered in the very early hours of Sunday, and got an email with tracking info Sunday afternoon, but the AusPost website still says no tracking events found.

    Sent off an online inquiry to HN, but getting worried that they've taken the order without having stock (or that my stock got reallocated to a staff member or something similarly shady)

    • HomeAlone on 17/06/2014 - 15:21

      Are you sure it's an AusPost tracking number?

      Mine was just deliverd 5 minutes ago by Fastway Couriers

      • unity1 on 17/06/2014 - 16:01

        You ordered from TGG, kapone ordered from HN.

        • HomeAlone on 17/06/2014 - 16:18
          -1

          I ordered from TGG and HN!

        • unity1 on 17/06/2014 - 18:22

          OK. So you ordered from HN first then ordered from TGG when you found out you could get a free case?

        • HomeAlone on 17/06/2014 - 18:39
          +2

          TGG and HN have a habit of cancelling my orders so I figured I would play it safe and order one from each.

          If one of them cancels I'm still happy. Should both orders be filled… well that's my brothers birthday present sorted for next month :D

    • Sabs on 17/06/2014 - 22:37

      Yep. Received mine today.

    • kapone on 18/06/2014 - 10:31

      While I don't know when it actually left HN, checking AusPost this morning showed it was 'In transit' and then 'Awaiting collection' (I have a PO box) all this morning.

      Would be nice if AusPosts tracking wasn't so useless, but glad to have it in my hands.

      Now time to chuck on a stock ROM and root it!

      • eug on 18/06/2014 - 11:37
        +1

        Now time to chuck on a stock ROM

        No need to, it comes with one preinstalled. ;)

        • kapone on 18/06/2014 - 21:14

          So if I root and remove the Asus apps I should have a clean stock experience?

        • bamzero on 18/06/2014 - 22:28
          +1

          I think you're confusing stock with vanilla.

          A stock rom is simply the original supplied from the manufacturer.

          I'm sure what you meant to say is custom rom.

          Anyway, the Asus rom isn't vanilla Android but it's not far off, not too bad. Nothing that makes me wanna rush out and change it..

        • kapone on 18/06/2014 - 23:57

          Thanks for clearing that up.

          Stock isn't bad, and I've already thrown on Nova Launcher and changed a few things how I like them to be. Only thing that's really bothering me is the notification panel. Prefer my nice clean full screen notification panel on my HTC to this one.

        • bamzero on 19/06/2014 - 00:11
          +1

          Yeah, wish the notifications panel was a bit wider.

          If you want standard notifications panel, disable Use ASUS Quick Setting in ASUS customised settings.

          Taking a bit of getting used to having the floating apps panel button being on the far left too, used to it being back button

          If you want to root it, Framaroot did the trick with Borimor. Actually first time I tried, app exited, no pop ups or anything, but tried again and was successful.
          I had already updated to 4.2.4.82093 , Framaroot still worked fine though.

          Oh and to enable developer options, go to About Tablet in settings, and tap build number 7 times.

        • kapone on 19/06/2014 - 09:49

          Cheers!

  • A3Australia on 17/06/2014 - 16:27

    Pssst. Myer Blacktown, NSW. Ask for Peter. Black colour only.

  • megadeth on 17/06/2014 - 18:32

    Hn just cancelled my 2 tablet order saying saying it wasn't suitable for me. Pissed off….

    • unity1 on 17/06/2014 - 18:51

      What do you mean it wasn't suitable for you? Maybe they only had pink and thought the colour was not suitable for a guy.

      • King Tightarse on 17/06/2014 - 20:44

        Some guys would looooooove pink,sweety dahhhhhling.

        • megadeth on 18/06/2014 - 08:17
          +1

          It is for my 5yo daughter :-) but I see nothing wrong with pink for guys who like it.

  • megadeth on 17/06/2014 - 19:26

    Not sure. Think they have supposedly cancelled by mistake thinking it's upon my request. Think I should write them.

    • some_one_some_where on 17/06/2014 - 21:30
      +1

      Standard HN staff excuse, they will tell you the customer rang to cancel the order. No way to prove you did not. Its normal at HN.

      • megadeth on 25/06/2014 - 10:47

        Yes, I now can see the amount refunded to my card. Damn HN.

    • tonka on 18/06/2014 - 00:28

      Yes, worked for me.

  • [Deactivated] on 17/06/2014 - 19:49

    My local HN (Warrnambool) still has stock in silver and white models.

  • Karaxela on 17/06/2014 - 22:13
    +1

    i just got my one from the goodguys ordered on the day of the deal. they actually included 2 cases together with delivery. its even better than i thought! very happy.

    • ironworthy on 17/06/2014 - 22:38

      nice. same type of case or different?

  • jimm9 on 18/06/2014 - 02:12

    Time to buy Accessories..
    Any suggestions to buy Car back seat mount and screen protectors ??

    • wtfnodeal on 18/06/2014 - 09:44

      Car back seat mount for $10 at Target if you can find stocks.

  • simonc on 18/06/2014 - 14:12

    Anyone else have this experience with TGG before?

    I ordered one of these for store pickup on Sunday morning and got a notification 10 minutes later saying that it was ready for pickup. Was going to pick it up in the afternoon but got a call saying only the display model was left and whether I wanted to take that or for them to order a new one (asked them to order a new one).

    Got a call today saying they can't order it for that price anymore so had to cancel the order. Pretty disappointed that they wouldn't honour the sale price even though I'd already paid for it.

    Do they not put aside the stock once a pickup order has been processed and paid for? Do in-store customers have priority or something?

    • rack on 18/06/2014 - 15:39
      +3

      Most likely a staff member took it for themselves and tried to pass you of the demo model. Call the online sales team and chase it up.

      • treeman on 19/06/2014 - 08:34

        Post on their facebook page and then they'll get someone from the store to ring you and they should offer you it at the original price.

      • edgar28 on 19/06/2014 - 13:03

        yeah encountered that before, saying ready to pick up, few hours later saying sorry that only left is the display model, take it or cancel it.

      • simonc on 19/06/2014 - 21:10

        Thanks for the advice, fellow OzBargainers.

        I contacted their "Customer Care" and they flicked my back to the store (Capalaba QLD for anyone interested).

        Well, the store manager contacted me today and said that there was only 1 in stock at the time and that was in fact the display model. I find this very hard to believe but didn't want to pursue it any further so gave up.

        I'm more peeved that they offered to order me a new one but couldn't deliver in the end. Had I known this would be the outcome, I would have gone to another store in person or ordered one online with delivery while it was still available.

        Moral of the story - pick up immediately!

  • northsim on 18/06/2014 - 18:14

    Still haven't received any emails from HN about item ready to pick up.

    Nor have I received any email in regards to a refund…

  • tanksinatra on 18/06/2014 - 20:04

    Anyone try any 64GB microSD cards? I've seen reports online that they work.

    • kapone on 18/06/2014 - 21:13

      I thought (and I could be completely wrong) the issue with supported storage size was to do with memory addressing, therefore nothing over 32GB should work.

      Those reporting 64GB cards working might have fake cards that report 64GB but actually have less (I know this is common with USB sticks).

    • derdew on 22/06/2014 - 11:34

      using the lexar one from this deal no probs:
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/149300

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