Thx @Haterade. I've tried it however I get stuck when booting into "fastboot" and loading the fastboot.img.
The device gets a msg that files have been transferred (2 lines, 1 starting process, 2nd finished transfer), and then just stays at that screen... I've even left it over night.
Looking into this on the back of my Vodacom smart tab it says Made in China by TCT Mobile now further research shows they are affiliated with Alcatel looking more into this, this tab in my opinion is closer to spec than the ZTE http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-OneTouch-PIXI-7_id8457 (even the weight of the phone is close) I'm also interested in rooting for installing Linux purposes. and im not to clued up with android devices any help guys?