[Skytex_Joe]

Ok, so this isn't the Slatedroid deal I mentioned a few weeks ago, however, it's going to be better than anything I can do. SKYPAD Alpha2 for $125+5 shipping:

http://www.groupon.c...oid-tablet?p=10

We're also doing a sale on accessories on our site: http://shop.skytex.com

[FlipFantastic]

I bought this Groupon today and I couldnt be happier. I cant wait to get it.

I've been searching for a good small Android tablet for quite a while. I almost went with the Kindle Fire, but it didnt have video out. I almost bought the new Sony one, but it was pricey and also didnt have video out! I used to like to hookup my laptop to the TV to watch HBO Go and Netflix on the bigger screen, but my laptop is old and has finally died. Its amazing how many tablets out there do not have video out. With this Alpha2, though, i get a full functioning Android (unlike the Fire), where i can watch my apps on the TV, for $130. That is an amazing deal. I also liked to hookup the laptop to my stereo and play Rhapsody while having friends over. This tablet should be able to do the same without the waiting of firing up a laptop, it will be perfect for me.

The more research I do the more i see that Skytex is getting great reviews as a company and the Alpha2 great reviews as a sub $200 tablet. Thanks for the great deal!

[jgs2424]

I'm in, what a great deal!

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[Kairnage]

FlipFantastic, on 15 February 2012 - 12:33 PM, said:

I bought this Groupon today and I couldnt be happier. I cant wait to get it.

I've been searching for a good small Android tablet for quite a while. I almost went with the Kindle Fire, but it didnt have video out. I almost bought the new Sony one, but it was pricey and also didnt have video out! I used to like to hookup my laptop to the TV to watch HBO Go and Netflix on the bigger screen, but my laptop is old and has finally died. Its amazing how many tablets out there do not have video out. With this Alpha2, though, i get a full functioning Android (unlike the Fire), where i can watch my apps on the TV, for $130. That is an amazing deal. I also liked to hookup the laptop to my stereo and play Rhapsody while having friends over. This tablet should be able to do the same without the waiting of firing up a laptop, it will be perfect for me.

The more research I do the more i see that Skytex is getting great reviews as a company and the Alpha2 great reviews as a sub $200 tablet. Thanks for the great deal!

That would be a sub-sub $200 dollar tablet lol.

jgs2424, on 15 February 2012 - 01:07 PM, said:

I'm in, what a great deal!

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Check out my post about ne custom support for the Alpha 2

[Mudflap]

I'm on board!!! Got the Groupon coupon same time as Joe posted his info. Wife wants to know what I'm going to do with 2 tablets.... <grin> he he he Plenty! I love my Alpha and looking fwd to the Alpha 2. Even steamed over to Skytex site and picked up a few goodies on Joe's accessories sale.... Guess they gave upon a small bluetooth keyboard....

[Skytex_Joe]

Yeah, after further testing we decided to can that bluetooth keyboard. It just wasn't working out as well as we had hoped.

[skrypj]

I was thinking about picking up this groupon deal but I had a question about the Skypad before i bought it. Does it have a built in GPS for using things like maps and turn by turn?

[jgs2424]

No GPS on either the Alpha or Alpha 2

[levman]

I am interested in getting in on the Groupon deal ... but a key requirement for me is HBO GO (because I am hooked on The Sopranos and tired of watching it on my android phone).

Has anyone here tried running HBO GO on the Alpha or Alpha2, either by downloading the HBO GO app from the Android Market (it doesn't seem to be available on 1market) or by accessing hbogo.com through the browser (which I assume will require flash)? Or would anyone be willing to try this for me? You don't need an HBO Go account, as they will let you watch previews without an account.

[Skytex_Joe]

HBO GO was one of the first apps I tested for streaming, along with Crackle and Netflix. All of which work fine.



This video includes a clip of HBO go in action, specifically streaming Beneath the Planet of the Apes. If you like HBO GO, don't update to 4.0 until HBO makes their app compatible with it.

[Kairnage]

levman, on 16 February 2012 - 01:14 PM, said:

I am interested in getting in on the Groupon deal ... but a key requirement for me is HBO GO (because I am hooked on The Sopranos and tired of watching it on my android phone).

Has anyone here tried running HBO GO on the Alpha or Alpha2, either by downloading the HBO GO app from the Android Market (it doesn't seem to be available on 1market) or by accessing hbogo.com through the browser (which I assume will require flash)? Or would anyone be willing to try this for me? You don't need an HBO Go account, as they will let you watch previews without an account.

I tried HBO go from the website. It works but obviously it is not setup for mobile streaming. I am currently testing the new performance mod on my pad so I can;t get the app and try it, later this evening probably.

[Kairnage]

Skytex_Joe, on 16 February 2012 - 03:47 PM, said:

HBO GO was one of the first apps I tested for streaming, along with Crackle and Netflix. All of which work fine.

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=e0mJKAkjRoY

This video includes a clip of HBO go in action, specifically streaming Beneath the Planet of the Apes. If you like HBO GO, don't update to 4.0 until HBO makes their app compatible with it.

Sure I take 2 minutes to bio break and you do it. LOL

[levman]

Thank you ... order placed!

Do I need to put Android Market on the Skypad in order to load HBO GO?

[Skytex_Joe]

LOL, Kairnage...

levman, you do not need to put the android market on the skypad in order to load HBO GO.

[Kairnage]

Interesting. I have a new button on my groupon information that wasn;t there earlier today. It says track order and when I click it there are no specifics, just your item is on it's way. Here's hoping.

[levman]

Same here ... if it happens to arrive before the Groupon expires, and if I like the device enough, I'll probably order a second one.

[jgs2424]

Did you guys get charged an extra $5 for shipping? The Groupon says $125 + $5 for shipping, my bank account is saying only $125 charge from Groupon.

[Kairnage]

jgs2424, on 17 February 2012 - 12:56 PM, said:

Did you guys get charged an extra $5 for shipping? The Groupon says $125 + $5 for shipping, my bank account is saying only $125 charge from Groupon.

I got hit for $130. Don't complain too loud lol.

[levman]

I just found the Achilles heel in the Groupon deal ... that being, they weren't kidding when they said "ships in 7 - 12 days" ... and I want it NOW!

Groupon shows it as "redeemed", Beach Camera doesn't even have the order in their system yet (their customer service department told me that it takes them 7 days just to get the Groupon order into their system).

Sorry for the whining ...

[undeliverable]

levman, on 22 February 2012 - 01:30 PM, said:

I just found the Achilles heel in the Groupon deal ... that being, they weren't kidding when they said "ships in 7 - 12 days" ... and I want it NOW!

Groupon shows it as "redeemed", Beach Camera doesn't even have the order in their system yet (their customer service department told me that it takes them 7 days just to get the Groupon order into their system).

Sorry for the whining ...

That stinks. I just saw a deal for a refurb Nook Color for 130.00 too. I imagine we wont get our tablets until early March then?