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TRIO TSV

circles — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 03:31:20 GMT

anyone know anything about this tablet....I am looking for an inexpensive tablet for me and my granddaughter...I don't want to invest in Kindles and Ipads....etc...don't have that kind of money....wondering if this Trio might be my answer....

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FallowedGround — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 03:36:09 GMT

I'm wondering too. Anyone else know more?

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Black Cat Back — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 07:15:56 GMT

I'm a bit confused. After the 5 months, what happens? Do you have to connect to T-Mobile and pay for service?

They never seem to explain everything thoroughly on the presentations.

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hckynut — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 07:37:45 GMT

circles,

There are plenty of good/cheaper Android tablets out there that work just fine. Decide what size you want and then start typing it on "google". Amazon is never a bad place to start.

We don't have a "i" anything, or at least I don't. I think my wife bought an Ipod years ago but not sure if she still has it or uses it.

Androids are cheaper and do everything ones that start with an "i" can do. Maybe in a different way, but Android would not be the top seller if it wasn't competing with the "i guys".

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gabstoomuch — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 07:40:26 GMT

After 5 months you get 200mb data/month free for the life of the unit. If you use up the 200mb and the month is not up, you either have to wait until the next 30 day cycle begins or you can buy T-Mobile Data cards on those "card stands" that are in all stores nowadays and just load more data.

OR you can go to T-Mobile website and buy more. Going to website, you need to put in a credit card. I personally would not give them an option to randomly "oops, we billed you". I would buy a data card and load it myself.

Unless you plan on using the data a lot, then you can set up different plans for a larger monthly allotment for however many GB you feel you need per month.

You always have the 200mb to fall back on. That is not a huge amount, but I can't think of many places that don't have free wifi available that you can use, except a park, maybe your car.

What I don't see on this is a headphone jack. Speakers on these tablets almost always sound terrible, volume is rarely loud enough. It is pretty hard to fit great speakers into a small, flat portable unit.

So to watch a movie, or maybe even listen to music, you need to be able to use headphones? Sure, it is bluetooth ready, but not many people walk around with a little separate speaker to get better sound.

I went to Trio website to read and really look at this, and I just don't see "headphone jack" listed, nor do I see one. That is the only downside I see.

Otherwise, it is a nice size and if you have ever used Android, you already know how to use this tablet. The speed is good. It was $149.99 on the Trio website too, with the data for life, so "only here at QVC" is not accurate. (although it is listed out of stock at Trio, the Q probably bought them all).

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okiebug — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 11:56:08 GMT

In the Quick Start Guide it shows the headphone jack on the top next to the power button.

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circles — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 14:33:51 GMT

Well thank you everyone.....I appreciate all your replies....didn't see them till just now....I purchased two at the 10 pm presentation with Rick...

I bought the less expensive ones...I didn't think we would need that extra T-Mobile one...

I see that HSN has two Acer tablets as their TS.....came in my e-mail....maybe I will go check them out...see if that is a better deal....

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HAPPY LADY — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:23:56 GMT

Thanks for the questions and answers on above posts. I ordered last night and decided to download Manual, Quick Start Guide and other downloads available on information page. Many of the questions listed here are addressed in the Manual. There is a headphone jack location and information on sound adjustment addressed and also Bluetooth capabilities. Taking pictures and Skyping have been addressed during tv presentation but video capabilities are explained in the manual. I am very impressed how simply and clearly Trio explains how to interact with all this very reasonably priced tablet offers. Remember any tablet is only as good as the apps that are compatible. Being Google certified is a big deal. I had an earlier generation expensive tablet and apps were limited to that particular manufacturers interactions. Being Google certified provides access to zillions of free and fee upgradeable apps.

I travel in my job to third world countries and my electronics are regularly "missing" when I go through security. I can live without my $150 tablet but when my $1,000+ tablets "disappear" over and over again it really adds up.

This is my only Christmas present to me that I can't wear. Shoes, handbags, COCO Chanel and cashmere are always at the top of my list.

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circles — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:50:19 GMT

something else I realized is there is no microphone on this tablet so you can ask it anything like other tablets have....I would think if there was...they would have talked about it...

that is a fun feature...I have it on my other tablet...and I was watching the HSN demo for their Acer tablets for their TS....and they were asking it all kinds of questions and getting answers...

now I am not sure....once again....

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ccassaday — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:59:19 GMT

On Amazon they have some great deals on kindle fire for about the same price. She wouldn't need the newest. I would by that before I would by a off brand from qvc.

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Iambeezer — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 19:03:48 GMT

On 11/28/2014 circles said:
something else I realized is there is no microphone on this tablet so you can ask it anything like other tablets have....I would think if there was...they would have talked about it...

that is a fun feature...I have it on my other tablet...and I was watching the HSN demo for their Acer tablets for their TS....and they were asking it all kinds of questions and getting answers...

now I am not sure....once again....

Um it has a microphone, they all do. And anything that is google certified has google now or ok google.....

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circles — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 19:06:02 GMT

W.J.....if it has a microphone....why aren't they asking it questions like they do other tablets they have sold...usually that is one feature they love to use for us to hear....I have watched several presentations and not one host or vendor has said a thing about it...

Apologies W.J. I just took a closer look at the tablet and I see the microphone....

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Lynnj — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 20:49:54 GMT

I am going to be honest (aren't I always, LOL)

Anyway, I don't know anything about this tablet....but if you or anyone else is going to buy something like this and expect it to run and work like an iPad or Samsung or Kindle...think again.

Its cheap for a reason.

Same can be said for that HSN b*s they are selling today.

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circles — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 23:05:47 GMT

Lynnj.....no, I am not expecting anything more then a simple tablet to play games on and read my e-mails....my granddaughter only plays the games...she is 8....

What I am hoping...its not filled with advertising...I sent one back because of the constant ads that kept popping up each time a game started over...it was so annoying...

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gabstoomuch — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 23:41:06 GMT

Circles, the ads that pop up are app driven, not the tablet. Any free app is going to have annoying ads. Sometimes a little icon will come up that says "to get the ad free version, you can get it for $2.99", or whatever little price.

Some game apps have more ads than others. It is how the developers make their money. Expect ads for free apps, but it does not reflect on the tablet quality.

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circles — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:08:08 GMT

thanks, gabstoomuch....I have a Nook...and lots of free apps on it...and have never had pop up ads....its one of the original Nooks from years ago....I guess I was basing the ads by that tablet....

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MsLhasa — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 03:48:49 GMT

Stay with a name brand even if for a child. I purchased 2 off brands of Androids...D2 and Nobis...both worked about 6 months & quit working. I could not log in. Tried everything I found online even watched You Tube videos...nothing worked. I was out about $100 each one but if I had bought better non Android ones...I would have one working now. Research online how much problems people are having with these Android tablets not lasting long. Get something more than an 8GB and expandable. Mine had preloaded Google apps...some I could delete and others not. These aps used up most of the 8GB space & I kept getting updates...before long no space left. I had not even added any apps of my own, no music, pics...nothing! Some of these cheap ones have a micro SB slot but useless to move apps to it...you have to add to the card & insert it...most times that even didn't work. My son purchased the new Dell Venue 10.1 tablet and it has a 3.0 USB slot plus the micro slot and you can expand it...don't know why Apple didn't do this to their tablets. Going to order a Dell...don't want Apple...tired of throwing money into cheap ones that don't last long...Do your research!