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

kingbob387

If anyone don't want their tablet I'll take it off them for 45

Mezcita

Alden Lazy Hardware wrote: »

Anyone know what CEX mean by A B or C type of phone? Is it condition of the phone or the box having factory seal etc?

Product Questions:

Why are some phones of the same make and model different prices?
We charge different prices depending on the condition of our phones. We break this down into three grades:
Grade A - These phones will be in good physical condition and come with all the original contents as sold when new.
Grade B - These will be in reasonable physical condition, but can have slight blemishes on the case. They may be missing their original box, and one or two accessories. They will come with a charger.
Grade C - These will be in full working order, but otherwise the condition is irrelevant. They may not come with box or accessories, but will come with a charger.

podge3

Probably a stupid question but is the screen protector on the tab meant to be removed?

It has a tab on the protector that looks like one of those 3 part items you get i.e. the protector and a front and back. I initially though that there was a "permanent" protector on it as the tab has number 2 on it and says to remove

Hey lads I just noticed something! Are the mods not marking things as "EXPIRED" anymore? I found it fierce helpful....

GBX

Deleted User wrote: »

Hey lads I just noticed something! Are the mods not marking things as "EXPIRED" anymore? I found it fierce helpful....

I think they do but with this deal stock on the tablet has gone and more have become available later that day. so might not be expired yet.

unkel

Deleted User wrote: »

Hey lads I just noticed something! Are the mods not marking things as "EXPIRED" anymore? I found it fierce helpful....

The mods aren't psychic. You have to report a post and put in your comment that the bargain is expired. The mods will see these reports and act accordingly.

unkel

unkel wrote: »

The mods aren't psychic.

Always with the excuses!

foggy_lad

TheDriver wrote: »

the big joy f these is the ability to get on servers etc with ease just like any PC and being able to put any program onto it i.e. proper programs! Do we need AV software on these as it is a proper PC??

It should already have Microsoft defender installed which is quite good and not a hog of resources like some of the free antivirus software.

KrakityJones

They have the linx showing available again but the option to add the lumia and the discount is gone. €69 for it is still tempting.

Ao

Thanks for the tip op, I missed DPD today so am picking it up at their depot tomorrow.

Early days yet but does anybody know if it's possible to download Bitcomet onto the tablet ? Thanks.

TheDriver

Ao wrote: »

Thanks for the tip op, I missed DPD today so am picking it up at their depot tomorrow.

Early days yet but does anybody know if it's possible to download Bitcomet onto the tablet ? Thanks.

if you can do it on a PC, you can do it on this tablet. Its a normal working version of windows 8.1

Ao

@ TheDriver, that's great - thanks.

jasonhn

anyone activated the 1 year microsoft office 365 yet? and if show how did you do it?

frash

Anyone been in to CeX with the mobile yet?
Planning on dropping in to one in about an hour - will report back then.

fedorafennec

Just got it there and have it running updates now.

Text is a bit small. Found I could change DPI for desktop mode but not for modern ui. There is a plastic layer over the back camera lens. Removing that improved quality slightly though it is still not great. Front camera is a bit better so might try it with skype later. The windows button on the side looked awkward at first but realised it is useful in landscape mode where I can press it with index finger. Very handy that it came with otg cable. Do dealz still do micro hdmi cables? Got one there before but not sure where I've put it.

foggy_lad

KrakityJones wrote: »

They have the linx showing available again but the option to add the lumia and the discount is gone. €69 for it is still tempting.

Someone must have told them about the great deal and they stopped it!

Conar

frash wrote: »

Anyone been in to CeX with the mobile yet?
Planning on dropping in to one in about an hour - will report back then.

Yeah done and dusted. No issues. €46

papu

fedorafennec wrote: »

Just got it there and have it running updates now.

Text is a bit small. Found I could change DPI for desktop mode but not for modern ui. There is a plastic layer over the back camera lens. Removing that improved quality slightly though it is still not great. Front camera is a bit better so might try it with skype later. The windows button on the side looked awkward at first but realised it is useful in landscape mode where I can press it with index finger. Very handy that it came with otg cable. Do dealz still do micro hdmi cables? Got one there before but not sure where I've put it.

is it not a Mini HDMI Port ?
edit: looks like the linx website is wrong , all the pictures and reviews say micro-hdmi

Sam Mac

Conar wrote: »

Yeah done and dusted. No issues. €46

did they need to test it first, or did they buy it in as sealed?

T-Bird

papu wrote: »

is it not a Mini HDMI Port ?
edit: looks like the linx website is wrong , all the pictures and reviews say micro-hdmi

Yeah it's micro, never knew there was such a size. Thought mini was small enough, micro just looks too small and easily open to damage.

hollster2

Cant believe I missed this no discount

RossieMan

both products are online now, but no discount for the 2.

Writing to them about price was a mistake, whoever it was.

dodzy

RossieMan wrote: »

both products are online now, but no discount for the 2.

Writing to them about price was a mistake, whoever it was.

The surge on-line orders would be a bit of a give away

sasta le

This offer gone?
Was it underpriced or are windows tablets going to be getting very cheap

RossieMan

dodzy wrote: »

The surge on-line orders would be a bit of a give away

yea but we might have got a way with it a little longer. I would have ordered it yesterday evening if it was still available. Sickened i didnt jump on it.

KrakityJones

hollster2 wrote: »

Cant believe I missed this no discount

You and me both...I wasn't going to kick myself twice though and got it for €69, great price even at that.

hollster2

KrakityJones wrote: »

You and me both...I wasn't going to kick myself twice though and got it for €69, great price even at that.

I was thinking the same I need a new phone and mum wants a tablet even at 119 i think its pretty ok!

Zardoz

sasta le wrote: »

This offer gone?
Was it underpriced or are windows tablets going to be getting very cheap

Windows 8 is free for manufacturers on screens under 9 inches as Microsoft want to gain some of the Android and Ios market.

There will be lots more good deals like this in the coming months

davidom2513

Has anyone run an android emulator on a windows tablet before?

Bluestacks requires 2GB RAM but there are workarounds. Would be very useful to have access to some android apps that haven't made it to windows store yet

Workaround for 1GB RAM systems:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/how-to-install-bluestacks-1gb-ram-t2885950

papu

bought this case,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Protective-Neoprene-Zip-Up-Sleeve-Stand-Case-For-Linx-7-Tablet-/361194273988?pt=UK_iPad_Tablet_Cases_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item5418db3cc4


I'll let people know what it's like when it arrives