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

KrakityJones · 28-01-2015 06:35PM

For being able to charge & use a keyboard/other usb device at the same time - reckon his should work - anyone ever used one like it?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kool-TM-Adapter-Samsung-Smartphones/dp/B00K73U1O0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422466403&sr=8-2&keywords=otg+charger+cable

RossieMan · 28-01-2015 06:39PM

read the comments. Doesn't work for charging.

Fresh Pots · 28-01-2015 06:43PM

Got me €46 quid for the phone today. Takes about 30 mins for them to test the phone so its just something to be aware of if your in a hurry.

Sam Mac · 28-01-2015 06:44PM

Does anyone else find the screen on it kind of 'grainy' - not resolution, but the panel itself?

RobbingBandit · 28-01-2015 06:45PM

Be careful with CeX that price wont last long. Best to get the phone into them before Saturday.

Fresh Pots · 28-01-2015 06:46PM

Sam Mac wrote: »

Does anyone else find the screen on it kind of 'grainy' - not resolution, but the panel itself?

Yeah, wasn't sure if it was my faulty one or was that the way they all were. Might not open the replacement and sell it. Still undecided. Its nice but I don't think I want to ditch android.

RossieMan · 28-01-2015 06:48PM

Fresh Pots wrote: »

Yeah, wasn't sure if it was my faulty one or was that the way they all were. Might not open the replacement and sell it. Still undecided. Its nice but I don't think I want to ditch android.

i'd be interested if you're selling.

Ghost Train · 28-01-2015 06:52PM

davidom2513 wrote: »

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

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

kingbob387 · 28-01-2015 07:13PM

Fresh Pots wrote: »

Yeah, wasn't sure if it was my faulty one or was that the way they all were. Might not open the replacement and sell it. Still undecided. Its nice but I don't think I want to ditch android.

Wouldn't mind giving you 45 for it if you're gonna let it go

Gran Hermano · 28-01-2015 07:14PM

Heads up on Win 10 plans for sub 8 inch devices

http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/say-goodbye-to-the-windows-desktop-on-7-inch-tablets-1282371

papu · 28-01-2015 07:24PM

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Heads up on Win 10 plans for sub 8 inch devices

http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/say-goodbye-to-the-windows-desktop-on-7-inch-tablets-1282371

Important part

"Though users of new Windows 10 devices requiring legacy app compatibility may be forced to an 8-inch or larger device, current 7-inch slates won't be required to make that change (no desktop/ no legacy apps) if you're looking to upgrade an existing tablet to Windows 10. "

raytaxi · 28-01-2015 07:24PM

Was in Cex at lunchtime got 46 for phone no issues took about 30 minutes while it was tested. Nice tablet now to get blue tooth keyboard for it.

Sam Mac · 28-01-2015 07:26PM

Fresh Pots wrote: »

Yeah, wasn't sure if it was my faulty one or was that the way they all were. Might not open the replacement and sell it. Still undecided. Its nice but I don't think I want to ditch android.

damn

Sam Mac · 28-01-2015 08:08PM

CeX also buy the tablet in for 48 cash - https://ie.webuy.com/product.php?sku=STABLINX7Z37352332GA#.VMkzYGisWFU

perfectisthe · 28-01-2015 08:27PM

Have just spent a few hours playing around with the tablet.

First impressions are pretty good. It's quite quick, the screen is decent enough, and, while the windows OS is very different from android and IOS, it's not bad on a tablet.

I have a Nexus 10 and an Ipad Air and while it's obviously not in the same category as those tablets, for the price (under 50 quid!) it's pretty deadly.

Biggest plus - being able to install full desktop apps. Running full utorrent and being able to download content directly to the device so easily is great.

Biggest minus - there is a pretty severe amount of backlight bleed on the screen.

Edit: Also, the auto-rotate function is a bit ropey.

Gran Hermano · 28-01-2015 08:38PM

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Heads up on Win 10 plans for sub 8 inch devices

http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/say-goodbye-to-the-windows-desktop-on-7-inch-tablets-1282371

papu wrote: »

Important part

It was the fact that this as a legacy device should get desktop app support with Win 10 upgrade pushed me to purchase rather than hold out for a higher spec 7 inch device.

No point for me waiting for a 7 inch and 2 GB RAM device if MS changing the OS.
If anyone is looking for a 7 inch device with full Win functionality now is the time to buy.

podge3 · 28-01-2015 08:41PM

podge3 wrote: »

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

Anyone know? Have you all just whipped off the tab?

perfectisthe · 28-01-2015 08:45PM

podge3 wrote: »

Anyone know? Have you all just whipped off the tab?

Yeah, I just took mine off.

podge3 · 28-01-2015 08:49PM

perfectisthe wrote: »

Yeah, I just took mine off.

Darn - so its just for shipping protection, not a usable protector?

perfectisthe · 28-01-2015 08:50PM

podge3 wrote: »

Darn - so its just for shipping protection, not a usable protector?

Yeah, I think so. I was a bit thrown by it too, it did really look like screen protector.

Jhcx · 28-01-2015 09:02PM

Going leaving mine on too I buy a screen protector. Maybe find a minimal case

Pablo1802 · 28-01-2015 09:04PM

There is a full version of Office 365 Personal for 1 year included in the package
It has to be installed and activated before 27/07/2015.

P.S. Time and data must be updated before you start office installation otherwise you would get error 771

chris1970 · 28-01-2015 09:16PM

raytaxi wrote: »

Was in Cex at lunchtime got 46 for phone no issues took about 30 minutes while it was tested. Nice tablet now to get blue tooth keyboard for it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-F5L154-Keyboard-Samsung-Bluetooth/dp/B00F255C1A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422476071&sr=8-1&keywords=belkin+154+bluetooth

got this for 20 euro ish last week highly recommended
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ECBZIG4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01

same model as above belkin F5L154

Berty · 28-01-2015 09:57PM

When do you get your dispatch email with tracking?

Supposed to be delivered tomorrow.

ferrigan101 · 28-01-2015 10:02PM

Beer Baron wrote: »

When do you get your dispatch email with tracking?

Supposed to be delivered tomorrow.

Was just wondering this myself. I just missed the 10am cut off yesterday so was hoping it would be here tomorrow but I haven't received the dispatch mail yet.

GBX · 28-01-2015 10:15PM

I just got my email there saying its shipped.

papu · 28-01-2015 10:17PM

ferrigan101 wrote: »

Was just wondering this myself. I just missed the 10am cut off yesterday so was hoping it would be here tomorrow but I haven't received the dispatch mail yet.

I got the emails just there , ordered yesterday after 10 too.

emo72 · 28-01-2015 10:17PM

i missed this. is the deal likely to come up again?

Berty · 28-01-2015 10:19PM

Typical. Like buses the emails came in.

3 emails. Weird. All the same tracking numbers so I don't get 3 orders at least.

Sam Mac · 28-01-2015 10:22PM

Beer Baron wrote: »

Typical. Like buses the emails came in.

3 emails. Weird. All the same tracking numbers so I don't get 3 orders at least.

1 for the SIM, 1 for the phone, 1 for the tablet.

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

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