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Pendo Pad Windows 8" Tablet 16GB ROM 1GB RAM $129 @Target

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Pendo Pad Windows 8" Tablet 16GB ROM 1GB RAM $129 @Target
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Axelstrife on 12/01/2015 - 19:02 files.ozbargain.com.au (498 clicks)
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http://www.target.com.au/p/pendo-pad-windows-8-tablet/564468…
Do more with the Pendo 8" 16GB Quad Core Tablet! With an Intel Atom Quad Core processor that runs on Windows 8.1 and features: Bluetooth connectivity, front and rear camera and built-in apps, plus access to Windows store. A world of information is right at your finger tips.!

PLUS, it also includes Office 365 Personal 1 Year Subscription, which gives you:
● Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and Access.
● 1TB of OneDrive online storage.
● Microsoft Technical Support at no extra charge**.
● Access Office on 1PC/Mac and 1 Tablet.

Product Features

Windows 8.1
8" Touchscreen(1280 x 800 IPS)
Access Windows store
Built-in Apps
Intel Atom processor Z3735 1.83GHz Quad Core
2MP Front and 2MP rear camera
Bluetooth connectivity
16GB Storage and 1GB RAM
Mini HDMI
Computing Pendo Tablet

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Target Australia
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  • tonyjzx on 12/01/2015 - 19:04

    wasnt this $89?

    • Axelstrife on 12/01/2015 - 19:05
      +2

      Only ones i could find was the 7" version with the worse screen resolution.
      feel free to prove me wrong but i couldn't find it.

      • tonyjzx on 12/01/2015 - 19:06

        has BT as well (not sure if the $89 one had it)

        if its a REAL 1,280 x 800 then its worth consideration

    • wippy on 12/01/2015 - 20:08

      where can i find the $89 version? don't care too much about the screen if the specs of everything else are the same….

      • PainToad on 12/01/2015 - 20:24
        +3

        Coles and a time machine.

        • wippy on 12/01/2015 - 20:27
          +4

          i got the time machine… if only i can find a coles :)

        • vin021079 on 12/01/2015 - 21:07
          +1

          trust me, the $89 wasn't that good, i had it only a day & end up refunded.

        • scupper on 12/01/2015 - 21:15

          @vin021079:

          Would like to return mine too but it's been more than 30 days. :(

        • McFly on 13/01/2015 - 01:34

          Someone called?

      • theone4Abargain83 on 13/01/2015 - 00:16
        +1

        Australia post is now selling the 7" model for $10 more, $99.
        http://catalogue.auspost.com.au/offer/ipads-tablets/pendopad…

        • wippy on 13/01/2015 - 14:40

          thanks for that… now that someone pointed out the 7" only have a usb port for charging where as the 8" have the usb for OTG and a separate charging connection push me to getting the 8"

  • bjdchwr on 12/01/2015 - 19:08

    The 7 inch screen is terrible but it should be fine if you plug it to TV.

    The $89 7 inch comes with BT.

  • scrimshaw on 12/01/2015 - 19:11
    +2

    Just so you guys know 16GB of storage + office leaves you roughly 2GB of free storage left, and that is also going to be taken up when Windows requires to update or when your cache for your apps grow in size.

    • jazoom on 12/01/2015 - 19:13

      This man speaks the truth. Though Windows is very good at using SD cards.

    • Axelstrife on 12/01/2015 - 19:16

      storing music and movies on it would be difficult.
      according to the reviews on target website it comes with OTA cable which is hand to use flash drivers and external hard drives.
      or you can use the sd card slot.

      • tonyjzx on 12/01/2015 - 19:19

        err buy a 64Gb sd card?

        does anyone expect to honestly use the 16Gb inbuilt mem to store heaps of data?

        • PainToad on 12/01/2015 - 20:25

          WimBoot would make it possible.

        • aacheney on 12/01/2015 - 23:44

          not sure it will support a 64gb

        • PainToad on 13/01/2015 - 06:39

          @aacheney:
          WimBoot is for the internal eMMC.

    • barghunt1 on 13/01/2015 - 14:06
      +1

      Reluctant to give this a go because of the storage. Most of the reviews I've read on various windows tablets products seem to indicate you need at least 32gb.

  • wippy on 12/01/2015 - 20:06

    is this better or worse than the HP Stream http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NSHLVD2?pldnSite=1#produ… ?? I like to get it locally but the HP brand is probably more respected (which does not mean it's better)

    • ironpaw on 12/01/2015 - 20:15

      Worse. Get the HP instead. 32GB ROM.

    • scrimshaw on 12/01/2015 - 20:16

      HP has more internal storage — a major plus, but both the Stream 7 and Stream 8 lack a HDMI output meaning you will have to rely on other methods, MiraCast or a USB OTG to HDMI adapter to connect to a monitor.

    • Chickenleg on 13/01/2015 - 10:31

      I had the $89 7" Pendo, accidentally dropped it a couple weeks later, then bought the new HP G2 Plus from Officeworks for $129. Wish I had just bought that in the first place, the screen on the Pendo was just horrible in the terms of contrast and viewing angle. Also I think I prefer Android as a tablet os but that's just my personal preference.

    • barghunt1 on 13/01/2015 - 14:15

      I'd like to see the hp stream 8 on display at dick smith but as yet the stores I have tried don't have a display model.

  • Mortifer on 12/01/2015 - 20:26

    When does this price apply from? , website still says $199. Don't want to travel 50km to find it's not on special

    • Axelstrife on 12/01/2015 - 20:38
      +2

      Catalog starts from the 15th to the 21st

  • figarow on 12/01/2015 - 20:32
    -7

    Android ftw

  • iridiumstem on 12/01/2015 - 23:50
    +1

    Is it just me or is it tagged as an Android tablet on the tag system?

    • Axelstrife on 13/01/2015 - 00:29

      Idk why that is there i only done windows 8,pendo pad,computer, tablet

      When i go to edit it doesnt show android
      Idk how to fix.

      • iridiumstem on 13/01/2015 - 00:31
        +1

        I think it is the system auto correcting things :P
        Meh, I've reported it to the mods, they will do things to it :P

      • PainToad on 13/01/2015 - 09:12

        It's been marked as the Android 8" tablet, look in the right column.

    • figarow on 13/01/2015 - 13:29

      +1 for "Android"

  • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2015 - 23:56

    Does it have GPS, or can it recieve GPS from my iPhone hotpsot?

  • feral on 13/01/2015 - 07:36
    +1

    If you are going to use this for anything other than a toy you are better off looking for or waiting for an alternative model that has at least 2GB ram, and 32gb RAM, Like a voyo or something.

    • PainToad on 13/01/2015 - 09:11

      +1 I got a Toshiba Encore a few weeks ago. With 2GB of ram the thing runs like a dream. 32GB is also plenty once you convert it to WimBoot install and whack a cheap SD card in.

  • hollykryten on 13/01/2015 - 11:25

    Good price. Last night my mother was thinking about buying this for her grandkids to use for games. This however wouldn't make a very good tablet for a child because Minecraft is not on the Windows Store. How lame. It's however on the Google Play store so Android Tablets are in.

    • barghunt1 on 13/01/2015 - 14:03

      They've just recently introduced minecraft (not that I play) to the windows phone store.

      http://www.windowsphone.com/en-au/store/app/minecraft-pocket…

      I couldn't locate it in the windows tablets and pc store which is seperate. Hopefully things like this will improve with the introduction of universal apps and windows 10.

      • scrimshaw on 13/01/2015 - 15:06

        Microsoft owns Mojang now, so I'm sure Microsoft will put some priority into making it available on tablet store.

  • hollykryten on 13/01/2015 - 11:28

    For some reason the Pendo Pad 8" Windows 8.1 tablet is still priced at $199 online but the Pendo Pad 10" Quad Core Android tablet listed on the same page in the Target catalogue is currently being priced at $149 online. I wonder what gives. The sale is meant to start on Thursday but the Android tablet is already $149 online.

  • 303-Acid on 15/01/2015 - 00:19

    It's $129 online now. I just ordered one to play around with. I wonder if I'll be able to get Windows 10 Tech Preview to run on it?

  • ode1online on 15/01/2015 - 08:24

    Its also live on there eBay store, still free shipping as its over $75

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pendo-Pad-Windows-8-Tablet-New-Fr…

  • hollykryten on 15/01/2015 - 11:00

    My mother just got the Pendo Pad 10" Android version and after pealing off the plastic screen protection i noticed that there's a screen defect (multiple large round spots on the screen panel itself). Now she has to take it back to Target. How does some thing like that get through Quality Assurance testing. Makes me wonder.

    • scrimshaw on 15/01/2015 - 11:27

      You get what you pay for. (Quality assurance not included)

      • hollykryten on 16/01/2015 - 12:21

        Would you believe it my mother just got a replacement and it also has round spots on the screen panel and now she's had to go back to the store again. Apparently it's air bubbles under the protective screen layer but that's a manufacturing defect. Must be a bad batch come in at the Target store. What's the bet another replacement has exact same sort of round spots on the screen. It is the white version which she has.

    • PainToad on 15/01/2015 - 11:31

      Do you honestly think every single product that gets pushed out of a factory gets individual in-depth inspection? No. No company does.

  • hollykryten on 16/01/2015 - 12:17

    Pendo Pad 8" Windows 8.1 tablet is currently $109 delivered on the Target eBay store using a discount coupon code. Pity about those who already ordered it on the Target online store or in store for the $129. Maybe going to be kicking themselves since this is Ozbargain and could have saved a whopping $20 back in the wallet.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/179277

    • 303-Acid on 16/01/2015 - 15:50

      Can always return it. My Target one arrived this morning, so I ordered another with the ebay deal. Will return one back to Target unless my GF wants it.

  • davemurphy on 16/01/2015 - 14:33

    Has anyone ever successfully create image of the system (C:) drive off this tablet and restore it? Can disk imaging like Norton Ghost be used to backup and restore the system image on this tablet?

    Unlike notebook PC with hard drive, I don't think this tablet contains rescue partition or has option to create rescue disc.

    I am sure it will be handy to be able to reset to factory setting in case someday Win 8.1 won't boot at all!

    • scuba79 on 16/01/2015 - 15:05

      have a look at this post
      http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/threads/step-by-step-guide-t…

      I used it as a rough guide and have created a backup of all the drive partitions. I haven't tried restoring from the images though.

      Am in the process of trying to convert to a wimboot install so will see how it goes

    • neiliewheeliebin on 19/01/2015 - 05:05

      I was wondering the same thing I just got the 7" for $89 from Coles it has a hidden 4.88gb recovery partition,i imagine the 8" would have a similar setup,i couldn't find any reference to it in the included instructions but it does have a small reset pinhole on the side, it shouldn't be too hard to initiate a system restore

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