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Those tablets a few of us bought...

PostPosted: 12 Aug 2015, 07:36
by Gal
I took mine to Ibiza recently, having not used it for some time, and when I plugged it in to charge, nothing happened :| I've tried it since at home and it's just the same, so essentially it's no longer usable.

Anyone else have any probs with theirs?

Re: Those tablets a few of us bought...

PostPosted: 12 Aug 2015, 07:43
by Kaz
Mine is hit and miss too, sometimes charges but not always. Although since I got my new smartphone I don't bother with it much TBH

Re: Those tablets a few of us bought...

PostPosted: 12 Aug 2015, 08:00
by meriad
I had a problem with mine right from the start in that the charger it came with never worked; so I always used the USB cable to charge it. Same as you I hadn't used it for a while and wanted to charge it and just couldn't. Knowing that often the USB charge just isn't powerful enough to get the system started again I sent it up to Frank to see if he could charge it as he also had the same one; but he also had no joy and mine (and his that was faulty) went into the recycling bin and on their way to some place for refurbishment.

Re: Those tablets a few of us bought...

PostPosted: 12 Aug 2015, 11:24
by Workingman
Ria is right, both of ours died. I reckon that they needed a daily charge as the batteries do not seem to have the capacity to keep them operational for more than a day. Once the battery is fully drained that appears to be it. I tried a few things from the Internet and even used a higher than normal amperage charger to try to kick them into life but to no avail. I eventually put them in the small electricals recycle bin.

Having said that they were a good introduction to the pros and cons of tablets, and for not much money.

Re: Those tablets a few of us bought...

PostPosted: 12 Aug 2015, 11:43
by saundra
Have to say my kindle is brilliant but I use it All day as my PC is upstairs
but I recharge it every night
And if I read a book needs to charge up more
But I do love it :D
Sat out side in Bridlington in brilliant sunshine :D :D :D

Re: Those tablets a few of us bought...

PostPosted: 12 Aug 2015, 12:09
by Gal
Ah so maybe not much of a bargain after all? :| Shame as I fancied using it as a kindle as well, but not got the chance to try that part :|

Recycling then?

Re: Those tablets a few of us bought...

PostPosted: 12 Aug 2015, 17:50
by Diflower
saundra wrote:Have to say my kindle is brilliant but I use it All day as my PC is upstairs
but I recharge it every night
And if I read a book needs to charge up more
But I do love it :D
Sat out side in Bridlington in brilliant sunshine :D :D :D


I love mine too Saundra :)
I have a plain basic kindle with all my books on, plus the kindle fired hdx for everything else :)
The battery life is brilliant, I think.