[eSeM]

As I said above I didn't have any problems with them.

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[Richdog]

Sorry guys, but while I do hope you all get your money back, I cannot but shake my head that some of you are literally so gullible as to get out your money and pay 500 Euros simply based on a website saying "In stock", WHEN YOU ALL KNOW THE GALAXY TAB 7.7 ISNT EVEN RELEASED YET. I mean seriously people, use your grey matter next time and really have a good think BEFORE you lay down a small fortune on something that for the moment in all rationality is not available at this time.

[ajm600]

Is this machine available at this site or not? There are lots of conflicting reports. Should I stay away? When is the official release date?

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ajm600, on 06 January 2012 - 01:49 AM, said:

Is this machine available at this site or not? There are lots of conflicting reports. Should I stay away? When is the official release date?

Of all the reports I've seen, not one has said they have received the tab from Simply Electronics. Going on that, I'd stay well away.
The wifi only version has been released in a couple of countries so far (e.g. Australia) but no UK date has been announced as far as I know.

It shouldn't be too long though.

Personally, I almost ready to give up waiting. Especially if they release the wifi only one in the UK and we have to wait another age for the 3G version.

[paulikxp]

Try this:

http://panamoz.com/i...oid-tablet.html

The company is also Hongkong-based like Simply Electronics but I only found very good reviews, most of them 4 or 5 of 5 stars. I've ordered mine there today, we will see what happens.

[queeg]

sideshow, on 06 January 2012 - 07:55 AM, said:

Personally, I almost ready to give up waiting. Especially if they release the wifi only one in the UK and we have to wait another age for the 3G version.

I totally agree. Talk about missing the boat ! This device is starting to look old hat and it's STILL not even out. I was very excited about this device - way back when - but its looking so last year now it's starting to whiff a bit !

[queeg]

sideshow, on 06 January 2012 - 07:55 AM, said:

Of all the reports I've seen, not one has said they have received the tab from Simply Electronics. Going on that, I'd stay well away.
The wifi only version has been released in a couple of countries so far (e.g. Australia) but no UK date has been announced as far as I know.

It shouldn't be too long though.

Personally, I almost ready to give up waiting. Especially if they release the wifi only one in the UK and we have to wait another age for the 3G version.

Done a bit of digging on this. The Tab 7.7 was released on 22nd Nov 2011 in Hong Kong so the Simply Electronics and Panamoz deals are indeed real, and not as some are saying, scams. Indeed, if you do some looking on the AV forums there are people who have ordered and received from these companies. £436 +£9 delivery for the 3G 16GB version is brilliant value when you have to pay £500 for the equivalent 7 plus model in the UK. Delivered from Hong Kong.

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paulikxp, on 06 January 2012 - 11:16 PM, said:

Try this:

http://panamoz.com/i...oid-tablet.html

The company is also Hongkong-based like Simply Electronics but I only found very good reviews, most of them 4 or 5 of 5 stars. I've ordered mine there today, we will see what happens.

Thanks, they do look quite trustworthy. I might just give them a go myself.

I'll look forward to hearing how it goes for you.

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queeg, on 07 January 2012 - 08:27 PM, said:

Done a bit of digging on this. The Tab 7.7 was released on 22nd Nov 2011 in Hong Kong so the Simply Electronics and Panamoz deals are indeed real, and not as some are saying, scams. Indeed, if you do some looking on the AV forums there are people who have ordered and received from these companies. £436 +£9 delivery for the 3G 16GB version is brilliant value when you have to pay £500 for the equivalent 7 plus model in the UK. Delivered from Hong Kong.

Cheers for the digging queeg. Much appreciated.

You going to make a purchase or wait for a UK release still?

I have to admit, I'm finding all this missing IR port stuff a bit off putting but I'll probably still go for it.

[queeg]

sideshow, on 08 January 2012 - 01:37 AM, said:

Cheers for the digging queeg. Much appreciated.

You going to make a purchase or wait for a UK release still?

I have to admit, I'm finding all this missing IR port stuff a bit off putting but I'll probably still go for it.

The missing IR port is also a bit of a bummer for me too - althought ! If i am honest, I had this facility WAY back on an iPAQ 2200 (circa 2003, and still working !!) and thought it would be great to use with the Home Cinema. Trouble is I never used it more than a couple of times. Why? Well it was just easier to pick up the normal remote rather than press the iPAQ power button, find the app, launch the app, select the device in the app then zap ! The ability to record macros on it was cool and pressing one button to do several things at once was quite good, but again was only really used when showing off to relatives ! . I have a feeling I would be this same with it on the tab, but each to their own .

I thougth I had got this damn device out of my system. What with all the delays, me buying a Note and finding it surplanting the tab in bed and the projected cost. It was going to be a 40th birthday presant from my wife in December, but that never happened for obvious reasons. Trouble is, looking at the price from Hong Kong, its damn tempting as you know it's never going to get to that price here in the UK (original tab is best part of £400 still ) and people are paying £500 for the tab 7 plus, which if we are honest is a bit of an also ran, and my fear is it would get the same treatment as the original wifi tab with no updates.

I almost pushed the button twice yesterday, my hesitation being how good the Note is and it's only an extra 2 inches (which my wife keeps telling me is important ? ). I'll give it some serious thought today and make my mind up. I suppose if it get one and change my mind I can always sell it for what I paid and someone gets a good deal. I will update later !

You would think by now I would be old enough to control myself with shiny tech

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queeg, on 08 January 2012 - 02:00 PM, said:

The missing IR port is also a bit of a bummer for me too - althought ! If i am honest, I had this facility WAY back on an iPAQ 2200 (circa 2003, and still working !!) and thought it would be great to use with the Home Cinema. Trouble is I never used it more than a couple of times. Why? Well it was just easier to pick up the normal remote rather than press the iPAQ power button, find the app, launch the app, select the device in the app then zap ! The ability to record macros on it was cool and pressing one button to do several things at once was quite good, but again was only really used when showing off to relatives ! . I have a feeling I would be this same with it on the tab, but each to their own .

I thougth I had got this damn device out of my system. What with all the delays, me buying a Note and finding it surplanting the tab in bed and the projected cost. It was going to be a 40th birthday presant from my wife in December, but that never happened for obvious reasons. Trouble is, looking at the price from Hong Kong, its damn tempting as you know it's never going to get to that price here in the UK (original tab is best part of £400 still ) and people are paying £500 for the tab 7 plus, which if we are honest is a bit of an also ran, and my fear is it would get the same treatment as the original wifi tab with no updates.

I almost pushed the button twice yesterday, my hesitation being how good the Note is and it's only an extra 2 inches (which my wife keeps telling me is important ? ). I'll give it some serious thought today and make my mind up. I suppose if it get one and change my mind I can always sell it for what I paid and someone gets a good deal. I will update later !

You would think by now I would be old enough to control myself with shiny tech

Sounds like we are very much in the same boat. I actually hit the button yesterday but got blocked by my bank due to the cost and it being an overseas purchase. I saw that as a sign. I was also going to get the note but decided against it as I only want one 3G device and the 7.7 won that battle. How are you finding the note BTW?

You make a very good point about the sell on price and that could sway me. I've clearly got some thinking to do.

[queeg]

sideshow, on 08 January 2012 - 05:49 PM, said:

Sounds like we are very much in the same boat. I actually hit the button yesterday but got blocked by my bank due to the cost and it being an overseas purchase. I saw that as a sign. I was also going to get the note but decided against it as I only want one 3G device and the 7.7 won that battle. How are you finding the note BTW?

You make a very good point about the sell on price and that could sway me. I've clearly got some thinking to do.

I think we are indeed. After discussions with SWMBO "we" have decided that "I" don't need yet another mobile device (which is quite correct although I would never admit it !!). It was always my intention to get the 7.7 but (you can read about the Note purchase down in the Note "dungeons") I have discovered a new joy with the Note. A single device that covers both bases well. The problem for me is the 7.7 is just a Note with a 2inch bigger screen, poorer cameras and no stylus. If I'm honest it's just too similar to warrant owning both and being a big lad ! the Note looks like a normal phone in my mits !

Whats that dear? No I'm not talking about that "BEEP" tablet again !

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queeg, on 08 January 2012 - 08:04 PM, said:

I think we are indeed. After discussions with SWMBO "we" have decided that "I" don't need yet another mobile device (which is quite correct although I would never admit it !!). It was always my intention to get the 7.7 but (you can read about the Note purchase down in the Note "dungeons") I have discovered a new joy with the Note. A single device that covers both bases well. The problem for me is the 7.7 is just a Note with a 2inch bigger screen, poorer cameras and no stylus. If I'm honest it's just too similar to warrant owning both and being a big lad ! the Note looks like a normal phone in my mits !

Whats that dear? No I'm not talking about that "BEEP" tablet again !

Damn you Queeg!! Your glowing opinions on the note have only served to confuse me further. Like you say there's no point owning both but I sure as hell gotta have one of them. At least I think I do.

Maybe I'll just wait and see what CES throws into the mix. There will almost certainly be something more appealing announced and I can start the wait for new tech all over again. Not ideal but it is saving me a shed load of dosh not buying anything.

[queeg]

sideshow, on 09 January 2012 - 06:08 PM, said:

Damn you Queeg!! Your glowing opinions on the note have only served to confuse me further. Like you say there's no point owning both but I sure as hell gotta have one of them. At least I think I do.

Maybe I'll just wait and see what CES throws into the mix. There will almost certainly be something more appealing announced and I can start the wait for new tech all over again. Not ideal but it is saving me a shed load of dosh not buying anything.

I can only appologise . Sometimes too much choice can be a bad thing. Still, lets keep out ear to the ground and see if there is something exciting to talk about at CES !

Heard a wisper that Samsung were working on an 11.x inch HD Tablet with a retina display !

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queeg, on 09 January 2012 - 10:29 PM, said:

I can only appologise . Sometimes too much choice can be a bad thing. Still, lets keep out ear to the ground and see if there is something exciting to talk about at CES !

Heard a wisper that Samsung were working on an 11.x inch HD Tablet with a retina display !

I got one already

[queeg]

Moderator Blast, on 09 January 2012 - 11:41 PM, said:

I got one already

No peeking now ! Its not your birthday yet !!

[queeg]

sideshow, on 09 January 2012 - 06:08 PM, said:

Damn you Queeg!! Your glowing opinions on the note have only served to confuse me further. Like you say there's no point owning both but I sure as hell gotta have one of them. At least I think I do.

Maybe I'll just wait and see what CES throws into the mix. There will almost certainly be something more appealing announced and I can start the wait for new tech all over again. Not ideal but it is saving me a shed load of dosh not buying anything.

Just read that Asus have announced at CES they are introducing a 7inch transformer prime complete with tegra3 quad core. Sub$300 price. Could be good?

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queeg, on 10 January 2012 - 09:44 PM, said:

Just read that Asus have announced at CES they are introducing a 7inch transformer prime complete with tegra3 quad core. Sub$300 price. Could be good?

Cheers queeg,

Yeah I saw that but for me, despite the high spec and low cost, it doesn't have that wow factor the 7.7 had when I first clapped eyes on it. I'm very keen to find out some more about it though.

[paulikxp]

Just to let you know: Panamoz.com sent my Tab 7.7 out on Monday, today it arrived in London!!!

Here's a photo album with some first pictures. I also made an unboxing and walk-though video but that needs some work so I can upload it only tomorrow or on Friday.

https://plus.google....515912877885841

[queeg]

paulikxp, on 12 January 2012 - 12:36 AM, said:

Just to let you know: Panamoz.com sent my Tab 7.7 out on Monday, today it arrived in London!!!

Here's a photo album with some first pictures. I also made an unboxing and walk-though video but that needs some work so I can upload it only tomorrow or on Friday.

https://plus.google....515912877885841

Thats great news. I have read of several people recently getting 7.7's from them in speedy time and at a great price. If you are after one they seem to be the people to get it from if you don't fancy paying UK prices !