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ASUS 10.1" Memo Pad FHD ME302C Tablet - $199 at Myer

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Full credit and many thanks to Leonard https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/149072#comment-2054238 who found this deal. Thought it was worthy of a stand alone post. Was disappointed when I missed this refurbished deal for $168.95 shipped, https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/146618 Myer is now selling this tablet brand new for $199.

Website still shows $349, however instore it scans at $199. I imagine the price should update tomorrow online, where it should have free shipping also. EDIT: As per comment https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/149185?page=1#comment-2056… stock likely not available online so website price may not change and this is likely to be only available instore.

Some specifications: (copy and paste from asus website)
1920 x 1200 native resolution for vivid visuals and 178° wide viewing angles to reduce color shift
Intel® Atom™ Z2560 processor (1.6GHz) with 2GB memory
Up to 10 hours* of battery life (* looping 720p video under test conditions)
Dual speakers with SonicMaster Technology for incredible sound
Only 9.5mm thick and 580g in weight

Direct link: http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/electrical/tablets/asus-…

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        • Well, the samsung is at least 1 year old (in design), but it does use an ARM processor (which could be its saving grace).

        • +2

          Why did you go with Galaxy?

        • Because I am a noob :( The samsung can be used to make phone calls too right?

        • Now you're left with 'something else' in your hand!

        • Meesa no like big doo doo, yes?

    • The Memopad.

  • +1

    Should I get this or wait for the new nexus

    • Depends on how much you want to spend, Nexus will be better but double the price.

  • -2

    Does the Asus have wi fi ?

    • +1

      Features:
      - Intel Atom Z2560 processor
      - 32GB sold state drive
      - 2GB memory
      - WiFi
      - 5MP rear camera
      - 10 point multi touch HD screen
      - Micro SD card slot
      - Bluetooth 3.0
      - 1 x Micro USB
      - 1 x HDMI
      - 1x Micro SD card reader
      - 2 in one Audio jack (headphone/Mic-in)

  • Great thank you :-)

  • +2

    Should have waited, just bought the Memo pad from the HN deal, this would have been a better buy!

  • What is app compatibility like with the x86 processor?

  • Hello just wondering is black or white colour ?

    • White only in Brisbane CBD

      • Australia only ever got the 'silk white' model..

        • +1

          Is that right?? thats reassuring. i walked out not thinking about the colour then saw i had the white colour when i got home. was considering going back to change the colour but didnt bother

        • ASUS produces both black and white variants in international markets, but the company only sells the "silk white" model in Australia.

          http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/asus/memo_pad_fhd_10/…

  • Thanks OP just bought one in Brisbane CBD, they had a few left in stock.

  • +2

    Sold out in sydney cbd

  • Spoke to online said give it a few hours

    • all online orders are going on backorders. could take weeks before you receive it . At least that's what I've been told.

  • Much performance difference compared to these?

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pipo-M9-10-1-FHD-Quad-Core-1-6GHz…

    or with a Retina display/ 13000maH battery:

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ainol-Novo9-Spark-II-9-7-IPS-Quad…

    Guessing a performance / warranty security trade off?

  • +1

    Just got 2nd last one at Perth cbd

  • Anyone know if Northland have any stock?

    • +2

      judging by the click & collect feature, i'd say that victoria has only chadstone, fountain gate & southland stores left with any stock..

  • +5

    just bought the display model(last one. display model was in a cabinet so the condition was perfect) from castle towers. asked for 10% discount because it was a display model and he agreed so I paid $179.10. should have asked for more hahaha

    • +1

      Good for you. I ask for a discount yesterday for the HD 7" Tabe in the CBD MELB, he said no. So i didn't buy one (Good for me lol).

    • +1

      just bought the display model(last one)

      I secured a display model and its on hold

      Could you please send me a link for the receipt as he only offered me 5% discount and said he couldn't do 10%

  • Just got 2 from myer liverpool westfields. 2 more left from what the lady told me

  • So what's the go with these x86 tabs? Do they run the ARM apps via emulation?

    • As far as I can tell, when you try to install ARM apps it just says that it's not compatible with your device.. Tried install Foxtel Go but no luck.. :(

      • Found this article which sums it up for me.

        Basically if the apps written in the android sdk, pure java, they'll run in the dalvik vm on either processor, but if they use native ARM code (ndk) you're of luck.

        Guess still don't know which is which unless you try. Intel released an ARM emulator, but sounds like it's not on this tablet.

  • +4

    I am in Myer Adelaide city store right now picking up mine. They have one new one left and also one display model with slight scratch. The guy John said they sold 12 this morning. Give him a call if you want to hold one. Hope this helps someone!

  • +1

    Bought one at Indooroopilly, Brisbane. Marked price was $199. They said they had about 4 of them.

  • -1

    What is a micro USB? Am I able to plug my iPhone into this and down load all my photos

    • Search google?

      Common USB devices like Usb storage drives, thumb drives, Usb hubs, keyboard and mouse, Logitech unifying adapters and game controllers will work with the tablet via the micro Usb port. You just need an otg cable or adapter.

      iPhone and other apple devices need a computer to access their storage, and itunes is required. So no, the file system on IOS doesn't allow usb mass storage access. You have other methods like Send anywhere https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estmob.and… to wireless transfer files.

      Or you could use Dropbox or some other cloud services to sync your photos.

  • Reserved one of the last 2 at Myer Bourke Street, Melbourne at 8:50 this morning. Just picked it up.

  • Can someone with this Tablet please check this app for me and see if it runs ok thanks.
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mativision…

    • +2

      Works fine for me..

    • +2

      Works.

      • Thanks scrimshaw & Vladdo much appreciated, I got one from the Ballarat store, will set up tonight if I get time.

  • hi, can we play clash of clans on this tablet? heard the game has issue running with x86 product, need to use some kind of emulator? thanks..

    • Clash of Clans works fine, just tried it.

      • do you use any emulator or it just work right away?
        and can you try the multi touch thing?
        i bought this unit mainly to play this game, still sealed tho.
        my eyes is getting tired playing it on S2..zzz..
        thanks heaps for your reply :)

        • A lot of the reviews I read in this thread (dunno which ones) list GPU power as the biggest weakness of this tablet, especially for "hardcore" gaming. I don't know what that means.

        • Most likely referring to the more expensive and upscale titles, usually FPS shooters and 3d driving games.

          Little indie games are not a problem for this tab.

        • It just worked right away, no emulator. Didn't know multi touch was supported in Clash of Clans!

  • picked up one from sydney city this morning =) been waiting for a 10" tablet

  • Thanks managed to get one online I went into highpoint and they didn't have any but the manager ordered it for me online and entered a manual discount of $150 and $9.95 for postage

    • Order is over $100 so delivery should be free.

    • They are cancelling online orders. I just got a call from myers online sales dept, there's a glitch in their system, they don't have any stock left in their warehouse.

      • Guess they won't bother updating the price then and just waiting for the stores to clear out.

  • Yes they have me a discount of $150 and $9.95 for postage was also wiped off sorry u should of worded it differently

  • Lot of ozbargainer are going to the bargainers forbidden land. MYER. What is going on?

    • +6

      I'll go anywhere* if the price is right.

      • apple store excluded
      • +9

        Damn straight.. infact, i'm ditching my ipad 3 for this simply because I refuse to give any more money to apple.. they can go f$*k themselves!

    • @dadeaman

      Lot of ozbargainer are going to the bargainers forbidden land. MYER. What is going on?

      Went in Myer to have a peek since i had a gift card…grabbed some menswear cheaper than any other store incl online…so maybe they are changing slowly :)

      • It's just like HN - sometimes ridiculously expensive, other times ridiculously cheap.

      • Me too, Van Heuson trousers at less than The Mens Shop were selling them at and cheaper than VanHeuson.com.au are now.

  • Thanks to OP and Leonard!
    Salesman at Myer Marion store said it was the last one
    Anyone know of a good case for this?

  • Garden City was down to a display model an hour ago when I picked up my reserved one, they say that they sold 5 (6 including mine) before lunch.

  • Got one from Adelaide City. Modular charger but only with US plug. Anyone else? What would you do?

    • call asus on 1300278788 and ask for the correct PSU. they might ask u to email the invoice. once approved they will mail a new PSU to you right away.

      • Cheers

      • Just called and they told me to take it back to Myer.

        • that's weird. my friend had same issue with one of the Asus laptop. he rang them and got a new PSU the next day. maybe Asus doesn't have spare PSU for this tablet. if u return it to Myer, most likely they will give you a refund.

        • I've just sent a complaint to ASUS explaining the situation via their website with a copy of the receipt attached. See what they have to say. Don't want to have to go back in, definitely don't want a refund.

    • What would you do?

      I'd like to live in Montana.

  • +5

    How to root

    Keep doing OTA updates until you get to version 5.0.17.

    Sometimes it says there is no update just reboot and check again and you will get there.

    Once you are on 5.0.17 download http://www.android-hilfe.de/attachments/root-custom-roms-mod… to the root of the sdcard. (it will be called emulated/0 or something like that).

    Reboot once again and check in the status bar, it will say there is a manual update and gives you the option to do it. After this you have root, install superuser from the play store then you call install titanium backup and uninstall all the asus bloatware.

    Do this at your own risk.. credit to zhucheng on Whirlpool http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2150955&p…

    • Guess nobody is interested to root it :P

      • on contrary sir

      • I think its worth doing. If you check the (asus) taskmanager you can see some of the asus bloatware is running all the time taking up ram.

        • +1

          Seems you've done your homework so you probably already know this, but it's worth mentioning that future OTA updates can't be installed if bloatware is deleted.

          Will either need to flash a stock ROM (reconfiguring and reinstalling everything sucks) or find someone to supply the missing APKs so that OTA update can be installed.

          Easier to just rename the APKs (e.g. weather.apk -> weather.old) so they can be easily brought back when an OTA update becomes available.

        • I have never heard of future OTA updates requiring the bloatware to still be in tact. I back them up in Titanium Backup prior to uninstall anyway.

        • Google "ota fails bloatware".

          Just about every bloatware removal guide I've seen has a warning about this. I had to learn the hard way.

  • No Stock Melbourne CBD, Chadstone, Southland and Fountain gate.

    • No Stock at Frankston

      Grabbed last one,
      present for mum :)

  • Just got one from tea tree plaza, sa,still got 5 including display one.

    • Does yours have an Australian adapter for the charger or just the US one like mine? I bought it from Myer Adelaide City.

      • Got me be from adl city today and it has an Aussie plug. Maybe you were just unlucky?

      • I got aussie plug

  • +1

    I mentioned this to my wife this morning and this afternoon she walked in the door with one.
    She was getting really sick of the Apple iPad (1st gen) and lack of decent games that would run on it (and were free without in app purchase) and didn't want to pay $600 for a new one.

    She has no idea about Android tablets but has an Android phone (has had them for years). She is no techy person, far from it so good on her for getting it.

    Got it from Myer Pac Fair Gold Coast, says the lady serving just went out the back and got one.

  • +5

    Myer, dicksmith, jbhifi. HN…. Should pay for ozbargain for help of hundreds stock sold quickly.

  • Thanks Op. Bought one at Carindale, Brisbane. 3 left in the display cabinet.

  • 2 available Shellharbour, NSW

  • got the last one from Morley WA :)

  • Priced matched at good guys..
    Went to DFO Essendon and they were happy to do it, they had 1 left which was the display model.
    I passed and went to Maribyrnong, the manager was a pain in the arse and said he wouldn't do it unless I found a myer with stock. Seeing it was 5.30 I rang some Perth stores and found 2 units left at Karrinynup
    I am now kicking back on my new tab.
    Thanks OP

  • +1

    Got the last one the gold coast. Thanks op. Reeled in by this marketing ploy - also spent $200 on clothes.

    • My wife was the same . she bought herself the tablet … and some clothes and some more clothes. So the tablet was really over $300!!
      where did you get yours, wifes was from Pac Fair Myer.

      • +4

        I got my wife from a bar…while at least that's where I met her.

        • Good one Jar Jar, good one.

        • +1

          I got my wife from a bar…well at least that's where I met her.

        • +2

          Me too, I wonder if it's the same woman……

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