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

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,232 ✭✭✭ferrigan101


    Aye, got the emails there about 5 minutes after posting..... Typical! :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,563 ✭✭✭connundrum


    Balls.

    Just got paid aaaannnddd OOS.

    Wonder if the deal will come back on in the morning. Hope!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    It's been out since yesterday at 1, and they have it the phone and tablet back in stock separately so I'd say the promotion price is finished.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 507 ✭✭✭terryduff12


    When trading in phone at cex do you need receipt with the phone


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    RossieMan wrote: »
    i'd be interested if you're selling.

    Couldn't resist opening it sorry! One minor niggle I have is the noise in the earphones when plugged in but not playing anything.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,650 ✭✭✭Conar


    When trading in phone at cex do you need receipt with the phone

    No. You just sign a receipt for them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,776 ✭✭✭Jhcx


    Must actually say for a "cheap" tablet it actually runs pretty decently. compared to my Aldi Android Tablet(which is made by lenovo) which has roughly same spec as each other, but the Intel Atom makes a big difference(personally) also i like the way its like a nexus
    glad i went for it. given me a new light on windows 8.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    Jhcx wrote: »
    Must actually say for a "cheap" tablet it actually runs pretty decently. compared to my Aldi Android Tablet(which is made by lenovo) which has roughly same spec as each other, but the Intel Atom makes a big difference(personally) also i like the way its like a nexus
    glad i went for it. given me a new light on windows 8.
    mine keeps freezing and then takes over 5 minutes to restart, it wont go into windows update to check for updates either, just freezes when you click on check for updates. battery is also rubbish and won't last a day!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,776 ✭✭✭Jhcx


    foggy_lad wrote: »
    mine keeps freezing and then takes over 5 minutes to restart, it wont go into windows update to check for updates either, just freezes when you click on check for updates. battery is also rubbish and won't last a day!

    Got a lemon by sounds of it. Battery only lasts about 6 hrs but I treat it like my laptop no faith at all.

    are many people having issues with the tablet?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭davidom2513


    Windows store doesn't work on mine. I have fully working internet connection, yet all I get is this screen:

    image12.png?75a050


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 12,140 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Mine is being delivered this morning. Hopefully in good working order.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,183 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    GBX wrote: »
    Mine is being delivered this morning. Hopefully in good working order.

    Mine is going to be delivered today to a random neighbours house, such is the general approach by DPD.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,352 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Got the mail confirming delivery today. However, it is saying that I only ordered the tablet @ 69.99. My original order, thankfully, has the correct detail for both items. Call made at 8.00. They'll call me back after 9.00. Popcorn at the ready.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭joeKel73


    dodzy wrote: »
    Got the mail confirming delivery today. However, it is saying that I only ordered the tablet @ 69.99. My original order, thankfully, has the correct detail for both items. Call made at 8.00. They'll call me back after 9.00. Popcorn at the ready.

    You sure you didn't get 3 separate emails?

    I first thought they had only sent the phone, then scrolled down and the other two emails (sim and table) were below, stacked together in Gmail conversation.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Anyone not impressed and looking to sell I'd be interested in taking it off your hands.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭Tinie


    The €30 off promotion wont seem to apply for me???


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,744 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Got mine this morning. I'll try it out later on and see if there are any issues.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,352 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    J o e wrote: »
    You sure you didn't get 3 separate emails?

    I first thought they had only sent the phone, then scrolled down and the other two emails (sim and table) were below, stacked together in Gmail conversation.
    . Thanks J O E. I'm a tool.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,841 ✭✭✭podge3


    podge3 wrote: »
    Mine arrived also.

    The Lumia is on its way to Cex via An Post. Cost me €7.50 but the nearest Cex is about 50 miles away. So total price for the tab for me will be €50ish once Cex pay out.

    I went through Fatcheese so that'll be €10 if it comes through - which is kinda doubtful, but worth a try.

    Thanks again OP.
    Hmmmmm, I could have a problem with my postal delivery to Cex.

    There was an attempted delivery at 08.00 this morning but the tracking is showing as "NO ANSWER AT ADDRESS" :mad:

    Anyone know if An Post will try again as its a business premises or just store it at the sorting centre as they do for residential undelivered stuff. I can't see Cex staff going to collect it:mad:.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 12,140 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Tinie wrote: »
    The €30 off promotion wont seem to apply for me???

    The promotion is probably over. So its doubtful you will get it at this price now.


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  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,264 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    podge3 wrote: »
    Hmmmmm, I could have a problem with my postal delivery to Cex.

    There was an attempted delivery at 08.00 this morning but the tracking is showing as "NO ANSWER AT ADDRESS" :mad:

    Anyone know if An Post will try again as its a business premises or just store it at the sorting centre as they do for residential undelivered stuff. I can't see Cex staff going to collect it:mad:.

    I had a lot of problems dealing with them and delivery. Got sorted but took weeks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,744 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Set up tablet, no problems at all. Works great, no flickering, runs smoothly. Looking forward to giving it a good run tonight.

    Bargain of the month. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,183 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    Mr E wrote: »
    Bargain of the month. :)

    I totally agree. Missus dared to say "but do you need them?"

    At that price, of course I do. Lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,725 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Mine arrived this morning too, will look at it when I'm home this evening.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,285 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    got mine this morning. don't even need to go to CEX as the guy sitting beside me bought the phone for €45. need to get some work done so trying to do resist opening and setting up the tablet. i should really just check it out though shouldn't I.....


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    ablelocks wrote: »
    got mine this morning. don't even need to go to CEX as the guy sitting beside me bought the phone for €45. need to get some work done so trying to do resist opening and setting up the tablet. i should really just check it out though shouldn't I.....

    Your work will suffer more if you don't open it!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭joeKel73


    Mine arrived today. Had a bit of a play around with it and very impressed so far. It's a lot snappier than I expected and build quality is excellent.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭davidom2513


    Have installed bluestacks and also run virtual machines of android x86 and ubuntu but was a 2gb version similar to this tablet
    it worked but it's not like running a native OS, bluestacks was a bit stuttery when scrolling webpage or with basic game

    Ah ok, can't expect too much from it so.

    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,563 ✭✭✭connundrum


    If anyone wants to unload the tablet due to understandable panic purchase syndrome - give me a shout.

    Still might buy it at €69 though


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 564 ✭✭✭racersedge


    Beer Baron wrote: »
    I totally agree. Missus dared to say "but do you need them?"

    At that price, of course I do. Lol

    Mission Statement for Bargain Alerts that!

    Mine has just arrived. Sent it to my work so going in to have a gander now during my lunch.


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