Linx 7 Windows 8.1 Tablet - €44 from Meteor (with CeX trade-in)

dodzy · 27-01-2015 9:08am

funnyname wrote: »

All calls or just local calls in Ireland?

Call landlines and mobiles in: Canada, China, Guam, Hong Kong SAR, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Thailand, and United States.

Call landlines only in: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia (excluding rural areas - LEX), Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia (Jakarta only), Republic of Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 9:10am

funnyname wrote: »

All calls or just local calls in Ireland?

Not too sure to be honest, saw it mentioned here http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-linx-8-review-the-sub-100-windows-tablet-experience

GBX · 27-01-2015 11:10am

I'm still waiting on confirmation my original order has been cancelled or at worst shipped.

TerrorFirmer · 27-01-2015 11:14am

Great deal, thanks for posting. For someone who actually wants both the phone and tablet, particularly stellar.

dodzy · 27-01-2015 11:23am

FUBA.

Black 530 back in stock and trigger pulled.

FUBA.

Jhcx · 27-01-2015 11:25am

dodzy wrote: »

phones gone again. Tablet still there.

Ya I'd did say last few remaining. Got just in time so.

unkel · 27-01-2015 11:31am

Order for both just got confirmed. Now I already have that same Linx tablet and I also have a Lumia phone, but I just couldn't resist this bargain. Off to install Windows 10 on the €40 tablet :cool:

Thanks OP!!!

papu · 27-01-2015 12:28pm

Bought. Happydays

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 12:29pm

Ended up buying the same deal again, the parents could do with a tablet. And the mother would like the Yellow Lumia I'd say.

Drag her away from her ancient iPhone 4 8GB

Too good a deal to resist.

By the way, my single tablet order (€69.99) came from Meteor today - fantastic packaging from both Meteor and Linx - looks very premium! It will be going back though as they never cancelled it in time. They send you a prepaid envelope for returns.

joeKel73 · 27-01-2015 12:34pm

Ordered

bazz26 · 27-01-2015 12:41pm

Just ordered the Linx myself there, already have a tablet but the 7" screen is handier when travelling. Have a Lumia 520 to trade in to CeX also so net cost should be €28 to me, it's a no brainer really.

dodzy · 27-01-2015 12:45pm

J o e wrote: »

Ordered:D

FYP Joe

RossieMan · 27-01-2015 12:45pm

if only i had a CeX close to me. The Whest really isn't a nice place to live.

unkel · 27-01-2015 12:48pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Just ordered the Linx myself there, already have a tablet but the 7" screen is handier when travelling.

It's also running a full Windows 8.1 operating system. I intend to run the BMW diagnostics software (INPA / ediabas) on mine and keep it in the car

sasta le · 27-01-2015 12:48pm

Can you order this with a pay bill number

Funkstard · 27-01-2015 12:51pm

What sort of standard is the tablet compared to say an iPad mini?

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 12:55pm

Funkstard wrote: »

What sort of standard is the tablet compared to say an iPad mini?

I would say it is much better than the iPad mini, as you simply have so much more to do on this guy. As I said previously, its a full Windows PC in your pocket.

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 12:56pm

sasta le wrote: »

Can you order this with a pay bill number

You don't need to sign in to order the deal, just select 'new number' on the phones pre-pay page.

Mr E · 27-01-2015 12:57pm

Quad core tablet running windows 8.1 and has 32gb space (and expandable with an SD card)?

Absolute no brainer of a bargain (even without the trade in), and looks like I get to give mum a new phone.

bazz26 · 27-01-2015 12:58pm

unkel wrote: »

It's also running a full Windows 8.1 operating system. I intend to run the BMW diagnostics software (INPA / ediabas) on mine and keep it in the car

Slightly off topic but are you using a bluetooth/wireless OBD adapter or have you a USB/OBD cable?

unkel · 27-01-2015 1:01pm

Funkstard wrote: »

What sort of standard is the tablet compared to say an iPad mini?

Technically the specs are very similar (albeit the iPad mini first gen has only 16GB of storage). Imho the iPad mini is better built and has a better battery life. That said:

iPad mini: €249
Linx 7: €40

LOL!

unkel · 27-01-2015 1:04pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Slightly off topic but are you using a bluetooth/wireless OBD adapter or have you a USB/OBD cable?

Just a USB/ODB2 cable. Haven't tried it yet, but I do have it running on an ancient netbook that I upgraded to Windows 8.1

Can't see any reason why it wouldn't work on the Linx. I've the BMW software on a cheap micro SD card, so there is no fear of running out of storage space

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 1:13pm

unkel wrote: »

Technically the specs are very similar (albeit the iPad mini first gen has only 16GB of storage). Imho the iPad mini is better built and has a better battery life. That said:

iPad mini: €249
Linx 7: €40

LOL!

Holding mine I have to say though that for the price the build quality is great. Not much flex if any at all, and the screen seems solid too. I actually have not noticed any major light bleed issues which usually happens with these screens. And I am incredibly OCD when it comes to these sort of things. Even the Nexus 9 has some pretty noticible light bleed! :P

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 1:15pm

I notified Meteor of the price difference in their 'deal of the month' offer and they corrected it! Fair play to them. You can now buy both together for the same price on the link below; (they forgot to change the text though)

https://store.meteor.ie/deal-of-the-month

foggy_lad · 27-01-2015 1:34pm

I always thought on BA when offers like this come up you NEVER contact the seller in case they decide the deal is too good or just ends it or decides that the €30 offer cant be combined with the cheap tablet offer...

MonkstownHoop · 27-01-2015 1:34pm

Damn you BA I don't need this but I'm seriously thinking of getting it

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 1:35pm

foggy_lad wrote: »

I always thought on BA when offers like this come up you NEVER contact the seller in case they decide the deal is too good or just ends it or decides that the €30 offer cant be combined with the cheap tablet offer...

It worked in our favour this time. But you are 100% correct, my bad.

Zardoz · 27-01-2015 1:39pm

Is there any chance CEX reduce the trade in value for the phone with the inevitable flood of units they receive in the next few days ?
I guess there is always the option of selling on adverts

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 1:40pm

Zardoz wrote: »

Is there any chance CEX reduce the trade in value for the phone with the inevitable flood of units they receive in the next few days ?
I guess there is always the option of selling on adverts

They could, but in my own experience of selling multiples, they rarely do.

GBX · 27-01-2015 1:43pm

Called meteor about cancelling my order as I haven't received any confirmation that it's been dispatched. They said to refuse delivery if it has and it will get refunded.
Gonna order this deal now instead.

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 1:44pm

GBX wrote: »

Called meteor about cancelling my order as I haven't received any confirmation that it's been dispatched. They said to refuse delivery if it has and it will get refunded.
Gonna order this deal now instead.

Glad you got sorted. My separate one arrived but its going back as I've since ordered the deal.

RossieMan · 27-01-2015 1:46pm

Anyone know if you can sell the phone on CeX online?

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 1:47pm

RossieMan wrote: »

Anyone know if you can sell the phone on CeX online?

Yes, but you have to send it to them & cover postage costs. And it takes an absolute age to get paid!

RossieMan · 27-01-2015 1:52pm

Sam Mac wrote: »

Yes, but you have to send it to them & cover postage costs. And it takes an absolute age to get paid!

cheers for the quick response.

I'll have to look into it, so hard to resist BA's! thanks!

Jhcx · 27-01-2015 2:26pm

You get about 57* Euro according to website if you take their voucher value if you want

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 2:37pm

Jhcx wrote: »

You get about 57* Euro according to website if you take their voucher value if you want

Yep, €57 credit to spend in-store in CeX stores.

cherryghost · 27-01-2015 2:40pm

Sam Mac wrote: »

Yep, €57 credit to spend in-store in CeX stores.

Jesus, even better!

dodzy · 27-01-2015 3:10pm

cherryghost wrote: »

Jesus, even better!

Meh, I'd take the €46. You'll never be buying from them anyway.

On another note, a bit ambitious of this seller, trying to swipe the tablet for a mere €9 !

http://www.adverts.ie/phone-fax/nokia-lumia-530/7267897

davidom2513 · 27-01-2015 3:11pm

Sam Mac wrote: »

Yes, but you have to send it to them & cover postage costs. And it takes an absolute age to get paid!

How long did it take you to get paid?

Are we talking weeks or months?

If its too long of a wait I might just pop into the store on the weekend. I am afraid that they will lower they're valuation of the phone though since Meteor are now selling for 50 and the amount of these phones that will be traded in

Zardoz · 27-01-2015 3:13pm

dodzy wrote: »

Meh, I'd take the €46. You'll never be buying from them anyway.

On another note, a bit ambitious of this seller, trying to swipe the tablet for a mere €9 !

http://www.adverts.ie/phone-fax/nokia-lumia-530/7267897

Considering you can buy the phone new for 49.99 with Meteor its ridiculous.
However I notice alot of people successfully selling 2nd hand stuff on there for more than you'd buy it new online .

I cannot understand this ,is it that these people have no credit cards, are afraid of buying online or are just dumb .

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 3:15pm

davidom2513 wrote: »

How long did it take you to get paid?

Are we talking weeks or months?

If its too long of a wait I might just pop into the store on the weekend. I am afraid that they will lower they're valuation of the phone though since Meteor are now selling for 50 and the amount of these phones that will be traded in

Weeks, but I've seen complaints of months.

Go into the store for your own sanity.

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 3:17pm

dodzy wrote: »

Meh, I'd take the €46. You'll never be buying from them anyway.

On another note, a bit ambitious of this seller, trying to swipe the tablet for a mere €9 !

http://www.adverts.ie/phone-fax/nokia-lumia-530/7267897

Hate people that do that.

I will be going for the cash too. CeX are overpriced for electronics. When the iPhone 6 first came out, they were selling it for €100 or €150 more than Apple themselves! You could actually buy the iPhone from Apple, and trade it into CeX for like €60 cash profit.

funnyname · 27-01-2015 3:24pm

Would it be possible to hook up an external monitor, mouse and keyboard to the linx to use as a desktop?

I read somewhere earlier that the USB connection can only be used for charging or another coonection but not both at the same time. So could get a wireless mouse and keyboard but still wouldn't be able to charge and connect to a monitor at the sane time. Is that correct?

How long is the battery life?

KrakityJones · 27-01-2015 3:25pm

Useful hint for anyone using bargain alerts.

DO : Go with spontaneity and just buy it
Do Not : Do what I just did which was hum and haw about it for ages, then decide to go for it only to find...

Out of Stock.

D'oh

unkel · 27-01-2015 3:31pm

funnyname wrote: »

Would it be possible to hook up an external monitor, mouse and keyboard to the linx to use as a desktop?

Of course! Use a usb wireless dongle for a keyboard / mouse combo (you need a usb to micro usb connector) and use the mini hdmi to connect a monitor

I don't think there is a way to charge the tablet at the same time though although I would love to be wrong on this...

frash · 27-01-2015 3:34pm

KrakityJones wrote: »

Useful hint for anyone using bargain alerts.

DO : Go with spontaneity and just buy it
Do Not : Do what I just did which was hum and haw about it for ages, then decide to go for it only to find...

Out of Stock.

D'oh

You must be new here - realised that a long time ago

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 3:37pm

any good stand cases/covers to recommend?

Jhcx · 27-01-2015 3:40pm

is there any devalue in the trade in should i decide to use it at home first? im trying to get a family member onto smart phones this might just be handy enough but if they dont want it, it will just go in for trade

Sam Mac · 27-01-2015 3:41pm

Jhcx wrote: »

is there any devalue in the trade in should i decide to use it at home first? im trying to get a family member onto smart phones this might just be handy enough but if they dont want it, it will just go in for trade

Nope, just keep it in mint condition and you will be able to sell it on for the 'A' condition price (€46 now)

Fresh Pots · 27-01-2015 3:44pm

Sam Mac wrote: »

Nope, just keep it in mint condition and you will be able to sell it on for the 'A' condition price (€46 now)

Might have a look around the windows mobile is so before I trade mine in. Can't see myself switching from android but no harm seeing what's on offer!

Linx 7 Windows 8.1 Tablet - €44 from Meteor (with CeX trade-in)

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