NyTablet 8 Windows 8.1 €99.99

bawnBeag · 22-01-2015 11:47am #1

Looks like a good deal for a Window 8.1 tablet...for €99.99 can't really go wrong.

Available in Argos - product code is 292/3020

Unfortunately I can't post a link...

EDIT: Add link >> http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2923020.htm

hollster2 · 22-01-2015 11:50am

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2923020.htm

There you go

bawnBeag · 22-01-2015 11:55am

Thanks hollster2!

Phibsboro · 22-01-2015 12:05pm

Interesting find. I wonder if this is another version of the linx 8"? Though it has a faster clock speed on the processor (Quad-core CPU @ 1.8GHz vs Quad-Core Intel Atom procesor 1.33GHz. If it is similar to the linx then its bargain of the month, the linx 8" is a lovely little tablet @129...

bawnBeag · 22-01-2015 12:32pm

bawnBeag · 22-01-2015 12:37pm

I have reserved one so I'll update when I pick it up. I have venue pro 8 and spec wise it looks similar apart from RAM which 1gb, but that shouldn't be an issue. The processor will also support miracast to allow projection to a compatible tv...a very handy feature.

degsie · 22-01-2015 12:46pm

These are going fast. Best to reserve some.

bawnBeag · 22-01-2015 12:49pm

I believe this also has Bluetooth 4 which is not called out in the spec.

Emerg · 22-01-2015 1:15pm

One booked in Ashbourne, no longer needed if anyone wants?

The_Conductor · 22-01-2015 1:21pm

Whats the screen like guys?

stooge · 22-01-2015 2:01pm

review:

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/tablets/1000241/bush-mytablet-8-the-100-windows-tablet

imitation · 22-01-2015 2:03pm

Phibsboro wrote: »

Interesting find. I wonder if this is another version of the linx 8"? Though it has a faster clock speed on the processor (Quad-core CPU @ 1.8GHz vs Quad-Core Intel Atom procesor 1.33GHz. If it is similar to the linx then its bargain of the month, the linx 8" is a lovely little tablet @129...

I think linx 8" is 1.8ghz too, they have the intel atom Z3735F, which is clocked from 1.33 to 1.8ghz. I think it just scales based on what the tablet does for power savibg

Phibsboro · 22-01-2015 2:54pm

imitation wrote: »

I think linx 8" is 1.8ghz too, they have the intel atom Z3735F, which is clocked from 1.33 to 1.8ghz. I think it just scales based on what the tablet does for power savibg

Possibly ye, I got that number from the argos description I think. So every possiblity these are basically the same thing, great value!

zom · 22-01-2015 3:52pm

Pity no more €10 voucher for spending over €100 from argos...

murphm45 · 22-01-2015 8:18pm

Thanks OP, looks good!

Seems to be good stock levels. Does this have full windows 8.1 or just the rubbishy rt version?

http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=292%2F3020

Ghost Train · 22-01-2015 9:10pm

murphm45 wrote: »

Thanks OP, looks good!

Seems to be good stock levels. Does this have full windows 8.1 or just the rubbishy rt version?

http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=292%2F3020

It's the full version effectively, although branded as "with bing" as the default search engine, which you can change. I think might also come with free office 365 subscription and free call to landlines from skype with that

Pretty handy tablet for the price, battery charging maybe a bit slow and battery life a bit lower than some other tablets

bawnBeag · 22-01-2015 9:26pm

This is full Windows, it's an Intel chipset. If it was RT it would be an Arm based processor like Qualcomm. You can install native x86 and x64 desktop applications as well as Windows store apps.

bawnBeag · 22-01-2015 9:29pm

The o365 subscription also comes with 1tb of cloud storage....picking mine up tomorrow so will confirm

vienne86 · 22-01-2015 9:34pm

Don't think the apps available for Windows are a patch on what's available for Android.

bawnBeag · 22-01-2015 9:40pm

You cant compare this to android? Sure there's a store but because it's basically a PC you have access to far more tools and applications. You could in theory install steam and play some games.
I've read that heartstone and Minecraft will run fine on this.

KCAccidental · 22-01-2015 9:45pm

this will be updated to Windows 10 later in the year I'd imagine?

bawnBeag · 22-01-2015 9:48pm

That would be cool. I believe that if you' got windows 8 you get upgraded to 10 foc

degsie · 22-01-2015 9:52pm

vienne86 wrote: »

Don't think the apps available for Windows are a patch on what's available for Android.

Not sure why this mentioned. Android fanboyism perhaps?

crasy dash · 22-01-2015 10:14pm

Bit of a windows newbie when it comes to windows os tablets etc, is this treated the same as a linx tab in that sky go is supported on this or am i totally wrong?

Great price in fairness so tempted to get it anyway though:p

TerrorFirmer · 23-01-2015 12:37am

crasy dash wrote: »

Bit of a windows newbie when it comes to windows os tablets etc, is this treated the same as a linx tab in that sky go is supported on this or am i totally wrong?

Great price in fairness so tempted to get it anyway though:p

It's the same as Windows on your desktop. Think of it as a laptop without the keyboard. (though can that can be added handily enough).

zom · 23-01-2015 12:51am

Does anybody know how is output resolution on micro-HDMI - 1280x800? And how does its IPS display perform?

mcw92 · 23-01-2015 1:35am

Buying these cheap tablets is only asking for trouble. Argos own the Bush brand, Do a search of previous Argos tablets and you will see.

bawnBeag · 23-01-2015 1:59am

A review posted previously would suggest differently. Previous Argos tablets were android and completely different hardware. However I am curious about why you think this would be trouble especially before I buy

T-Bird · 23-01-2015 3:12am

Damned thing has 2 USB ports (micro and 2.0, however they both look like micro on the pics from the UK site) as well, meaning you can "probably" charge and play at same time.

If so it gives it an advantage over the Linx and HP models.

Vic Vinegar · 23-01-2015 3:14am

mcw92 wrote: »

Buying these cheap tablets is only asking for trouble. Argos own the Bush brand, Do a search of previous Argos tablets and you will see.

Argos doesn't own Bush, Home Retail Group owns Bush, Argos and Homebase though.

Gotya · 23-01-2015 8:10am

Has anyone picked up one of these yet, and had a chance to try it out?.

NyTablet 8 Windows 8.1 €99.99

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