Aldi's $249 Android tablet doesn't have a dual-core processor - Australian Techworld

Aldi's $249 Android tablet doesn't have a dual-core processor - Australian Techworld

Aldi's $249 Bauhn branded Android tablet

Aldi's budget $249 Android tablet was incorrectly advertised as coming with a dual-core processor, it has been discovered.

The Bauhn branded 9.7in Android tablet went on sale yesterday morning through the German supermarket chain. The product was advertised as having a "dual-core 1GHz processor".

However, it appears the device — listed here as a product of Chinese OEM Tsxd (Shenzhen) Technology co. — is powered by a 1GHz Amlogic 8726-M3 Cortex A9 processor, which is a single core chip with separate graphics processor.

All references to the tablet appear to have been removed from the Bauhn Web site. That page previously linked to further details about the tablet and included specific reference to a dual-core processor. The sales packaging also lists a dual-core processor as one of the device's key features.

The Bauhn Web site as it appeared yesterday, outlining the features of the Aldi tablet.

Despite the incorrect advertisement, Aldi is understood to have exhausted most stocks of the device across the country. A crowd of well over 100 people attempted to purchase the tablet at the North Sydney store in New South Wales yesterday morning, though only around 40 tablets were available.

PC World contacted an Aldi spokesperson yesterday to clarify stock levels and other details, but is yet to receive an official response. Aldi previously stated that stocks of the device would vary between stores and that it may sell out on the first day due to "unexpected high demand."

That demand comes on the back of cut price Australian manufacturer and retailer Kogan selling out stocks of a budget Android tablet in just four days last week. Like Aldi's Bauhn device, both of Kogan's 10in Agora tablets (8GB and 16GB models) run the latest 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich version of Google's Android operating system.

PC World has contacted Aldi Australia for comment and will update this article with any new information when it comes to hand.

The Bauhn Web site listed a dual-core processor as one of the features of the Aldi tablet. The site has since been removed and now shows a blank page.

Did you buy an Aldi tablet yesterday? Let us know your thoughts about the device in the comments below!

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Mariappa and McGinn latest (From This Is Local London) - This is london Calling

Update on Watford's Stephen McGinn and Reading target Adrian Mariappa

12:00pm Friday 8th June 2012 in Latest Sport By Frank Smith

Watford have rejected Reading’s bid for Adrian Mariappa but the immediate future of team-mate Stephen McGinn remains in doubt.

Mariappa was the subject of a bid in excess of £2m, including add-ons, but the Hornets have confirmed the offer has been rejected.

The 25-year-old, pictured, has enjoyed the best season of his career, picking up the Watford Observer Player of the Season Trophy, and with only a year left on his contract, the club are likely to receive more bids in the future.

It is unclear whether recently-promoted Reading, whose first-team coach Nigel Gibbs will know Mariappa from his time at Watford, will come back in for the centre-back.

The father of three’s performances in the first half of last season attracted the interest of Premier League sides Newcastle United and Wigan Athletic, who both made bids for the defender.

We understand there have not been any fresh bids for Mariappa, or any other Hornets players, in the last week.

Whilst Mariappa’s long-term future remains unclear, it is McGinn’s failure to sign a new contract with Watford which will be of immediate concern to Hornets followers.

McGinn’s current deal expires on June 30 and despite a new contract being on the table for some time, the midfielder has yet to sign.

The Hornets hierarchy have not given up hope that the player will put pen to paper though, despite his contract expiring in three weeks time.

The 23-year-old has not played a competitive game since February 2011 after suffering a cruciate knee ligament injury in a collision with team-mate Adam Thompson and forward Jason Euell.

McGinn, who has scored two goals in 42 appearances since his arrival from St Mirren in 2010, returned to full training in March and played a handful of Reserve matches towards the end of last season, but was not handed a first-team outing.

Comments(12)

AngelHornet says...
12:26pm Fri 8 Jun 12

Surely the club can give McGinn a timeframe or he should at least communicate with the club as to why he hasn't signed the new offer? AngelHornet

mile high ron says...
12:41pm Fri 8 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]AngelHornet[/bold] wrote: Surely the club can give McGinn a timeframe or he should at least communicate with the club as to why he hasn't signed the new offer?[/p][/quote]Blimey, that’s a bit last century… mile high ron

AngelHornet says...
12:47pm Fri 8 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]mile high ron[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]AngelHornet[/bold] wrote: Surely the club can give McGinn a timeframe or he should at least communicate with the club as to why he hasn't signed the new offer?[/p][/quote]Blimey, that’s a bit last century…[/p][/quote]Maybe, but it's the least he could do after what the club have done AngelHornet

Harrydownunder says...
12:51pm Fri 8 Jun 12

There is no loyalty left in football. He is waiting to see what other offers he gets. Wouldn't we all do the same? Harrydownunder

AngelHornet says...
12:54pm Fri 8 Jun 12

I guess he's waiting for MM to take him away. AngelHornet

stevyweavy says...
12:55pm Fri 8 Jun 12

Unfortunately none of us meagre fans are party to contract negotiations so we do not know whether it is at the same, higher or lower terms than his current one. We do not know as to whether there are any ongoing negotiations. We do not know how far apart the two parties are. Therefore it is a bit harsh to lay it all on McGinn saying he is ignoring the contract offer or not communicating with the club - it may be the case but we do not know. I hope he does sign and I hope that he is being reasonable in negotiations, conversely I hope Watford are being reasonable as well. stevyweavy

Andrew1963 says...
1:30pm Fri 8 Jun 12

I thought McGinn was rubbish when he first arrived, but looked a lot better in his last 6 months in the team. Perhaps he would need a long run to get himself back to that level. With Murray; Hogg and Eustace ahead of him is he unlikely to get that run in the first quarter of the season. At his age that might be a consideration as he needs first team football. If he re-signs i can see him going out on loan to Brentford type of team to get some sharpness back. I doubt he is good enough for Cardiff - wrong complexion for the red shirt. Mariappa seems odd - I am sure he will go to Reading. As part of the deal the fact that they share a pitch with a rugby team and can play decent Championship winning football might be worth for some tips on how they manage the playing surface for when we agree to let Wasps share the stadium. Andrew1963

COGGDAVE1 says...
2:16pm Fri 8 Jun 12

Well done Bas ... proved the 'crappers' wrong again, as usual ... Mapps worth more than the Reading offer, although I'm sure he will go, but great to see holding out for the right offer ...hopefully from a REAL prem club ... not a yo yo side COGGDAVE1

Back from Hammerau says...
3:05pm Fri 8 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]AngelHornet[/bold] wrote: I guess he's waiting for MM to take him away.[/p][/quote]Maybe he's been homesick and wants to return north of the border. Who knows? Back from Hammerau

Casterbridge says...
3:06pm Fri 8 Jun 12

I'd have thought that McGinn was playing a dangerous game. Having been out for so long, he would be a gamble for any club. Watford will know his state of fitness inside out, and will have made a fair offer accordingly. McGinn should sign, and if he wants away, make himself an irresistable target. Casterbridge

andyhooked says...
4:34pm Fri 8 Jun 12

Unfortunately none of us meagre fans are party to contract negotiations so we do not know whether it is at the same, higher or lower terms than his current one. We do not know as to whether there are any ongoing negotiations. We do not know how far apart the two parties are. Therefore it is a bit harsh to lay it all on McGinn saying he is ignoring the contract offer or not communicating with the club - it may be the case but we do not know. I hope he does sign and I hope that he is being reasonable in negotiations, conversely I hope Watford are being reasonable as well.Unfortunately none of us meagre fans are party to contract negotiations so we do not know whether it is at the same, higher or lower terms than his current one. We do not know as to whether there are any ongoing negotiations. We do not know how far apart the two parties are. Therefore it is a bit harsh to lay it all on McGinn saying he is ignoring the contract offer or not communicating with the club - it may be the case but we do not know. I hope he does sign and I hope that he is being reasonable in negotiations, conversely I hope Watford are being reasonable as well. A solid comment andyhooked

buckler says...
6:34pm Fri 8 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]COGGDAVE1[/bold] wrote: Well done Bas ... proved the 'crappers' wrong again, as usual ... Mapps worth more than the Reading offer, although I'm sure he will go, but great to see holding out for the right offer ...hopefully from a REAL prem club ... not a yo yo side[/p][/quote]Same old crap talk! B.B.Boys? buckler

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Developer relieved of Watford Fields changing room obligation (From Watford Observer) - Watford Observer

Developer relieved of Watford Fields changing room obligation after mayor calls halt

9:30am Friday 8th June 2012 in News By Mike Wright, Chief Reporter

Politicians have relieved a developer of its £250,000 obligation to build sports changing rooms in central Watford after the elected mayor's dramatic decision to pull the plug on the project.

Mayor Dorothy Thornhill halted building work on Watford Fields in April after it provoked an outcry from residents who said they had no idea it was going to take place.

At a meeting of Watford Borough Council’s development control committee last night, councillors were asked to formally end the developer Taylor Wimpey of its obligation to provide the changing rooms.

The motion was passed but some councillors expressed regret the chance to get new changing rooms on the playing fields had been lost.

Woodside Liberal Democrat, Alan Burtenshaw said: “We had an opportunity to make some big improvements to these facilities and now we have no other option but to approve this recommendation.”

Taylor Wimpey had initially agreed to pay £250,000 to Watford Borough Council to build the facilities as part of its 2008 permission to build the 129-home development on the Watford Springs site.

The changing rooms were to be used for Sunday league teams who play on Watford Fields.

However in 2010 the developer struck a deal with the council where it would build the changing rooms itself instead of paying the £250,000.

Later that year the company received planning permission to build the changing rooms on the eastern end of the northern playing field, but that plan was aborted as it was discovered there were three sewers running under the site.

In September last year Taylor Wimpey was then given the go-ahead to build the changing rooms at the western end of the fields and work started in April.

Yet the outcry from residents was so fierce that Mayor Thornhill, a Liberal Democrat, called a public meeting and then halted the work on the fields.

Following her decision Taylor Wimpey said it had spent £85,766 on the project by the time it was ended. At last night’s meeting councillors asked why residents had not been properly forewarned that work on the fields was due to start.

Paul Baxter, the officer in charge, said he had sent letters out notifying residents near the site of the aborted 2010 plan for the eastern end of the fields.

He said he had received no reaction from those letters and considered that plan more controversial as it was nearer to houses, so did not send out letters for the second proposal.

“The western end seemed a less controversial location,” Mr Baxter told the committee.

“In hindsight I was wrong.”

Opposition Labour and Conservative councillors asked if the £250,000 initially promised could not be used for another changing rooms project.

But they were told it had been agreed solely for the Watford Fields project.

Oxhey Lib Dem Iain Sharpe, the mayor's husband, said he felt the problems with the project had come about as it fell between two council departments, planning and parks.

However he said he felt people in the area should have been given more warning of the plans.

“It’s better safe than sorry with green spaces as it is something that they may not have seen the full impact of,” said Councillor Sharpe.

“Therefore it is always safer to give people more information to draw from.”

In the end all six Liberal Democrat councillors on the committee voted to lift the Section 106 obligation.

The two Labour councillors, Nigel Bell and Anne Joynes and Conservative Steve Johnson abstained.

Comments(7)

Reg Edit says...
9:50am Fri 8 Jun 12

The developers did well didn't they? The council made a right mess of this one. Developers 1, Council 0. Reg Edit

Mike Watford says...
11:39am Fri 8 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]Reg Edit[/bold] wrote: The developers did well didn't they? The council made a right mess of this one. Developers 1, Council 0.[/p][/quote]...unless the outcome is what the residents wanted, which seems to be the case. Mike Watford

luther blissett says...
12:42pm Fri 8 Jun 12

No doubt the changing rooms will get built eventually but out of the councils pocket. Changing rooms have been needed there for years. Well done Dotty for another fine mess!!! luther blissett

Andrew1963 says...
1:10pm Fri 8 Jun 12

The fact that the Council sold the land to taylor wimpey; approved the plans, decided what planning gain to ask for - New Changing Rooms at Watford Fields & the amount required £250,000. Then agreeded to exchange the cash payment in exchange for the developer to build their facility (not unreasonable IMHO). Agreed the location of the changing rooms as owner of the fields. Then agrred a seperate planning application last year. And despite the fact that we have 3 councillors for the area (one of which chairs Development Control Ctte) were unable to consult local residents corretly from the day of the original application - surely is a cause for investigation so that lessons can be learnt for the future. The developer says they have wasted £86,000 - The council has no changing room or the £250,000. Taylor Wimpey have all the profit they made on the housing development plus £164,000 more in the bank than they thought when asking for the original planning permission some Four+ years ago! Andrew1963

The Rover says...
1:51pm Fri 8 Jun 12

An absolute joke, although it does seem that the residents have over-reacted and a compromise could have been reached. It would have been great for the kids who play football on that field to have decent changing rooms. The Rover

MJ1 says...
2:29pm Fri 8 Jun 12

This is a scandal. It is not just that the Council has sacrificed a quarter of a million pounds through utter incompetence but the footballers are without an on-site changing room which will now have to be provided at a cost to us the taxpayer in another location. For Lib Dem Leader Ian Sharpe to blame Officers in the planning and parks departments is reprehensible. It is the Mayor and the Lib Dems who run Watford Council and it is they who should take responsibility. Lets be clear. The three Lib Dem councillors for the area failed to consult Watford Fields residents. The scheme was abandoned at the 11th hour by the Mayor in a blatantly political decision to save the skin of the local Lib Dem councillor who is Chair of the planning committee and who was up for re-election on 3rd May. We as Watford Council Tax payers have lost £250,000 as a result of this incompetence with more costs potentialy in the pipeline. Who in the political administration at the town hall is going to do the decent thing and take responsibility and resign? MJ1

TRT says...
4:35pm Fri 8 Jun 12

Andrew1963's spot on. This is a classic case of 'Watford disease'. TRT

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Watford Community Housing Trust - The Guardian

Established
2007

Regions
Watford

Stock
5,000

Turnover
£22m

Number of staff
170

Key areas of work
General needs social housing; supported housing

Inspection results
One star with excellent prospects for improvement

Chief executive
Tina Barnard

Tina is a board member of Watford & District YMCA and Watford CAB, as well as being on One Watford, the Local Strategy Partnership and a board member of HARI. She is also a member of the National Housing Federation's east regional committee.

Finance director
Julie Robinson, CIPFA

Julie was appointed director of resources in April 2011 at Watford Community Housing Trust, prior to that she was the head of finance at the Trust. Julie qualified in 1996 and has held senior finance positions across the country in LSVTs since then. She is also a member of the CIPFA RSL Panel and is a trustee on the board at Watford Peace Hospice.

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