Buying a Tablet on Kijiji

[Number1]

I am considering buying this item:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-electronics/city-of-halifax/unopened-new-8-samsung-galaxy-tab-a/1133088184

It's a Samsung Galaxi Tab A apparently brand new still in the box.

What do I need to check to make sure it is not locked to someones account like apple products are?

How do I make sure it works as advertised quickly?

The seller does not have the receipt and is selling it because he has another one like it.

Sounds suspicious to me.

 

[shabby]

768 x 1024 pixels I wouldn't bother this one.
If its brand new in the box then its not tied to any account, otherwise if you start it and go to settings>accounts>google and just remove any account.

 

[Number1]

768 x 1024 pixels I wouldn't bother this one.
If its brand new in the box then its not tied to any account, otherwise if you start it and go to settings>accounts>google and just remove any account.

Ok thanks.

 

[luv2liv]

Android stuff are never tied to an account like Apple.

 

[arandomguy]

I think TD Bank's been running promotions giving this away if you sign up for a chequeing account which is why he probably doesn't have a receipt.

However I don't think the price is really good judging by historical prices.

 

[Number1]

I think TD Bank's been running promotions giving this away if you sign up for a chequeing account which is why he probably doesn't have a receipt.

However I don't think the price is really good judging by historical prices.

During boxing days it was selling new for $200 but all the retailers ran out of stock very quickly. They are now available again but the price is $279 plus 15% taxes.

Anyway, this is to replace my IPad mini first generation witch I find incredibly slow and prone to crashing. For exemple, Chrome will crash 5 or 6 times in an evening worth of use. Safari is not quite as bad but still has to reload web pages several times due to "problems". I am hoping this newer Samsung Tab A tablet will be faster and more stable. As for the screen resolution, my Ipad mini is good enough for me so the Tab A, 8" would be good enough also.

 

[shabby]

This has a snapdragon 410 soc, its more of a low end soc, coupled with touchwiz... you're in for a world of hurt.

 

[JeffMD]

All the samsungs accept the newest $800 beast are crap tablets.

 

[Number1]

This has a snapdragon 410 soc, its more of a low end soc, coupled with touchwiz... you're in for a world of hurt.

Thanks for the advise, Ill pass and save my money for something better.