Dixons, Currys and PC World have put a halt on selling of the Toshiba Folio 100, a rival to the iPad, soon after the retail group witnessed an increased number of returns with respect to the products.

At the weekend, and as reported by the Register, Dixons had been selling the tablet at the barmy price of £999.

It is stated that this method was not bestowed to gain money on the £329 tablet but instead post a further highlight on Dixons' internal EPoS system, "to stop further sales".

The note has been released on the Android Modaco forum to feature in public.

According to Toshiba, the Folio 100 has been temporarily discontinued by the Dixons group, until the matter is sorted out.

The statement from Tosh notes: "Toshiba UK is aware of reports regarding customer returns of the Folio 100, and is currently working with Dixons Retail to provide a solution. An update on availability will be provided in due course."