Archos 80 Cobalt Tablet (8”, 8GB, Wifi) - Tesco Instore and online - £49.00 Half Price

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  gx3k4 months, 3 weeks ago75 LikesShow comment toolsReply

  To all those who already have this device, you may go to the owner's thread for more up-to-date guides and discussions. Here's the link. Guide on page 1 :)
  
  How to uninstall apps:
  
  Go to settings > Apps > select the unwanted app > uninstall
  If you're using Go Launcher HD, you may go to the app drawer > touch and hold unwanted app until it shakes > tap x on the app icon
  
  
  How to get Flash (no rooting required):
  
  Download and install this file and use a browser like Dolphin to see flash content from websites. This will allow you to watch videos on websites.
  
  
  How to find missing apps (no rooting required):
  
  If you can't find apps you need from the Play store, you may Google the app name followed by APK to find the installation file. Make sure you allow side loading of apps by going to Settings > Security > Unknown sources > allow installation on non-market apps. You can also use another App store like Blackmart. WARNING: Install anti-malware apps like Avast to protect your tablet from viruses/malware specially if you download apps from unknown sources.
  
  
  How to make the screen better (no rooting required):
  
  Download and install Screen adjuster app from the Play store. Open and adjust Green (+5) and Blue (+5). Don't forget to tap the top button to 'Adjuster ON'. You may also lower the brightness further by adjusting the brightness bar. WARNING: Turn the Adjuster off when installing apps and turn on again afterwards.
  
  
  How to make the sound louder/better (no rooting required):
  
  Install apps like Speaker boost or Volume+ from the market or search the APK from Google. For Volume+, tap Speaker settings > simple volume boost > select level of loudness.You may also adjust bass and echo or use custom EQ settings.Don't forget to enable audio modifications by ticking the box on the right to apply. To test, play music in the background and enable/disable audio modifications. You may need to choose high settings of adjustment to hear the difference. NOTE: If you use earphones, use speaker settings not headset settings for adjustment.
  
  For videos, MX player app will enable to boost volume up to 200%
  
  
  How to stop icons/widgets getting stuck (no rooting required):
  
  Use a different launcher like Go Launcher HD or Apex launcher and set it as default launcher. They have better interface and more settings.
  
  
  How to stop the wifi turning off (no rooting required):
  
  Check wifi signal strength of your router disconnections may be cause by poor wifi signal. Go to Settings > wifi > tap 3 dots on upper right corner > advanced > Keep wifi on during sleep > Always
  
  
  How to install a screen protector:
  
  I ordered mine from eBay, just search for Kindle Fire HD 8.9 screen protector. For installation procedures, read owner's thread.
  
  
  How to take a screnshot (no rooting required):
  
  Press and hold power button then press volume down button
  
  
  How to transfer music/photos/videos/etc to the tablet:
  
  Go to Settings > storage > tap 3 dots on upper right corner > USB connection > tick Mass storage. This will make your tablet act as an external hard drive when you connect it to your PC via USB cable. After connecting the tablet to the PC, tap lower left corner of tablet > tap USB connected > turn on USB storage > OK.The tablet will appear as removable drive in the PC and you can transfer files as you would with a regular flash drive. When you're done, tap turn off USB storage on tablet's screen and unplug the cable.
  
  You may also use Airdroid for small files to transfer wirelessly. Just open the app and open http://web.airdroid.com/ in your PC's browser. Enter the code or use the tablet's camera to scan the QR code on the PC screen to connect automatically.
  
  
  How to root the tablet:
  
  Here's a link for the instructions. Most people specially those new to Android do not need this feature as it involves a bit of reading and danger of damaging the tablet. Try at your own risk.
  
  
  Recommended apps:
  
  * Screen Adjuster - add green/blue +5 and it fixes the colours, you can also lower brightness even further for night reading (free)
  * TV Catchup - watch live TV via wifi (free)
  * TV Guide UK - its a tv guide app for UK (derp - free)
  * Go Launcher HD - change the UI with lots of personalisations available (free)
  * HD widgets - widgets for weather, time/date, etc.
  * Camera Zoom Fx - more camera settings plus photo editor but still crap lens
  * Airdroid - transferring files wirelessly via wifi
  * Quickpic - better gallery app (free)
  * Volume+ - fix low volume/base/echo
  * Bling Bling LED - use your tablet as a sign (free)
  * MX Player - play almost any video format with lots of options (free)
  * Distro - free technology magazine
  * Kingsoft Office - open/edit/create word, excel, powerpoint. pdf files (free)
  * Printer Share - directly print photos and office files via wifi
  * ES File explorer - more options than the regular explorer and can open ZIP and RAR files
  * Blackmart - get missing apps not available from Play store
  * Tune in Radio - listen to loads of radio channels via wifi
  * News - BBC news app (free), Flip (free)
  * Games - Muffin Knight, World of Goo, Beat Hazard Ultra, Jetpack Joyride
  * Others - Sonos controller app, TV remote app, Reddit is fun, IGag
  
  Also for those asking:
  
  * NO HDMI port
  * NO bluetooth
  * NO GPS
  * NO Simcard slot
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  shaney2k4 months, 3 weeks ago36 LikesShow comment toolsReply

  When else are they suppose get prices ready for Boxing Day, Christmas Day? Give the guys a break, I bet their working pretty much none stop at the moment with one day holiday with a crap wage.
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  gx3k4 months, 3 weeks ago33 LikesShow comment toolsReply

  Hi guys, here are some photos I took today. I have not played with it a lot but I will post more info when I do.
  I compared it with my Nexus 7 and my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Edited By: gx3k on Dec 25, 2012 15:59
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  csiman4 months, 3 weeks ago32 LikesShow comment toolsReply

  netsirkf

  Been to two tescos, yes if is marked at 49, no they won't sell me one. They are not releasing stock as it is a boxing day promotion.
  
  fuming!!

  why are you fuming over them doing their job properly!?
  

  
  Edited By: cuzzy on Dec 24, 2012 09:34
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  gx3k4 months, 3 weeks ago31 LikesShow comment toolsReply

  Any one got a photo of the case?
  I recommend the following apps:
  
  * Screen Adjuster - add green/blue +5 and it fixes the colours, you can also lower brightness even further for night reading (free)
  * TV Catchup - watch live TV via wifi (free)
  * TV Guide UK - its a tv guide app for UK (derp - free)
  * Go Launcher HD - change the UI with lots of personalisations available (free)
  * HD widgets - widgets for weather, time/date, etc.
  * Camera Zoom Fx - more camera settings but still crap lens
  * Airdroid - transferring files wirelessly via wifi
  * Quickpic - better gallery app (free)
  * Volume+ - fix low volume/base/echo
  * Bling Bling LED - use your tablet as a sign (free)
  * MX Player - play almost any video format with lots of options (free)
  * Distro - free technology magazine
  * Kingsoft Office - open/edit/create word, excel, powerpoint. pdf files (free)
  * News - BBC news app (free), Flip (free)
  * Games - Muffin Knight, World of Goo, Beat Hazard Ultra, Jetpack Joyride
  * Others - Sonos controller app, TV remote app, Reddit is fun, IGag
  
  Please like so it will be on top and people will see it. Thanks :)
  

  
  Edited By: gx3k on Dec 26, 2012 11:53: update

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  rapuchy4 months, 3 weeks ago #1Show comment toolsReply

  Hi which store please thanks
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  jaynedolby4 months, 3 weeks ago #2Show comment toolsReply

  Website says 99
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  reddit4 months, 3 weeks ago #3Show comment toolsReply

  Great deal if you can get one.
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  ray w4 months, 3 weeks ago #4Show comment toolsReply

  rapuchy

  Hi which store please thanks

  
  
  Llanelli - South Wales
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  kazerland4 months, 3 weeks ago #5Show comment toolsReply

  I am heading to my local Tesco to check
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  silverback264 months, 3 weeks ago #6Show comment toolsReply

  were in plymouth transit way tesco yesterday
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  hayleygreeneyes4 months, 3 weeks ago #7Show comment toolsReply

  Sounds good
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  mrxeh14 months, 3 weeks ago #8Show comment toolsReply

  Stupid tesco switchboard is closed so you cant check to see if its in store want one :(
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  Jacob_Kreed4 months, 3 weeks ago #9Show comment toolsReply

  Very very very tempting .....
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  netsirkf4 months, 3 weeks ago #10Show comment toolsReply

  Been to two tescos, yes if is marked at 49, no they won't sell me one. They are not releasing stock as it is a boxing day promotion.
  
  fuming!!
  

  
  Edited By: cuzzy on Dec 24, 2012 09:32
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  Jason_Mraz4 months, 3 weeks ago2 Likes #11Show comment toolsReply

  This is a good value tablet, plenty of storage and has room for a 64gb micro sdhc card. My wife has been usding it fgor about 3 weeks now and she is very pleased with it.
  
  The amazing thing is that you can get SkyGo on this tablet unlike a lot of other more popular, expensive tablets. Google play store is pre-loaded.
  
  At £49 it is a steal if you can get hold of one.
  
  Nice find OP. :-)
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  spencerslide4 months, 3 weeks ago #12Show comment toolsReply

  website also saying no stock
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  chapchap4 months, 3 weeks ago #13Show comment toolsReply

  I'll get my coat...
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  csiman4 months, 3 weeks ago32 Likes #14Show comment toolsReply

  netsirkf

  Been to two tescos, yes if is marked at 49, no they won't sell me one. They are not releasing stock as it is a boxing day promotion.
  
  fuming!!

  why are you fuming over them doing their job properly!?
  

  
  Edited By: cuzzy on Dec 24, 2012 09:34
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  Sq20124 months, 3 weeks ago #15Show comment toolsReply

  Heat Added thanks op
  

  
  Edited By: Sq2012 on Dec 24, 2012 09:52
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  dejul4 months, 3 weeks ago #16Show comment toolsReply

  Slough Tesco said that they can not release them until boxing day
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  chapchap4 months, 3 weeks ago1 Like #17Show comment toolsReply

  Jason_Mraz

  This is a good value tablet, plenty of storage and has room for a 64gb micro sdhc card. My wife has been usding it fgor about 3 weeks now and she is very pleased with it.
  
  The amazing thing is that you can get SkyGo on this tablet unlike a lot of other more popular, expensive tablets. Google play store is pre-loaded.
  
  At £49 it is a steal if you can get hold of one.
  
  Nice find OP. :-)

  
  
  Well ok i am going first thing Boxing day- for 50 quid this is the bargain of the year.
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  w123kid4 months, 3 weeks ago #18Show comment toolsReply

  Could u just take at self checkouts I wonder or are they not on system
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  nicster084 months, 3 weeks ago2 Likes #19Show comment toolsReply

  If not available until Boxing Day why label it as half price on Christmas eve?!
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  nicster084 months, 3 weeks ago1 Like #20Show comment toolsReply

  w123kid

  Could u just take at self checkouts I wonder or are they not on system

  
  
  Someone will still have to get the product for you as the box will be empty.

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