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Teclast X98 pro (Chinese tablet) 9.7", dual boot (win10 & android), 4GB RAM

  • 14-09-2015 08:19AM
    #1
    d31b0y
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,028 ✭✭✭


    9.7 inch Teclast X98 Pro Dual Boot Windows 10 & Andriod 5.1 Tablet PC Intel Cherry Trail Z8500 4GB LPDDR3 64GB eMMC
    http://brands.aliexpress.com/?tracelog=ae_clc_teclast_X98_pro_en_150914
    http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/9-7-inch-Teclast-X98-Pro-Dual-Boot-Windows-10-Andriod-5-1-Tablet-PC-Intel/609719_32458020265.html?spm=5261.7785635.1998703816.1.luxNTK
    Item Type:Tablet PC
    Tablet Data Capacity:64GB
    Network Communiction:Bluetooth,Wifi,External 3G
    Screen Size:9.7"
    Extend Port:3G External,Earphone Jack,HDMI,OTG,TF card,USB
    Brand Name:Teclast
    Package:Yes
    Net Weight:about 500g
    Supporting Language:English,Russian,Spanish,Swedish,Portuguese,Italian,German,Chinese,French,Japanese,Polish,Ukrainian,Greek
    Camera:Second Webcam
    Processor Manufacture:Intel
    Touch Screen Type:Capacitive Screen
    Google Play:Yes
    Processor Main Frequency:Quad Core
    Feature:Multi Touch,HDMI,G Sensor,OTG,Ultra Slim,Dual Cameras
    Memory Capacity:4GB
    Second Webcam Pixels:5MP
    Operating System:Andriod & Windows
    Display resolution:2048X1536
    Cell Capacity:8000mAh/ 30400mWh
    Processor Model:Atom Cherry Trail 8500, 1.44GHz~2.24GHz
    Teclast Model:X98 Pro Dual OS
    OS:Windows 10 & Android 5.1

    Seems like a very good deal. Be prepared to pay customs though.
    €237.91 delivered with a keyboard case.

    Not shipping till between the 15th and 25th so be prepared for a 2 month delivery time too!


Comments

  • #2
    Dard23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭Dard23


    As far as I know gearbest will be selling this for only a few dollars more. I reckon their better to deal with. Also this tablet has overheating issues because of poor heat dissipation.


  • #3
    crossfat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭crossfat


    actually bought this 3 weeks ago. delivered by aliexpress and dhl to shannon in 4 days but been sitting there. seller gave me a 50 dollar receipt which i didnt use which may have saved me the customs charge (i havent gotten it yet but im sure i will)


  • #4
    Virtual
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 143 ✭✭Virtual


    The specs look great, but I'm really wondering how much space is left after Windows 10 and Android 5.1 is installed with all the apps they come with.


  • #5
    Simi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭Simi


    Virtual wrote: »
    The specs look great, but I'm really wondering how much space is left after Windows 10 and Android 5.1 is installed with all the apps they come with.

    Not much I'd say. But I believe it has a micro sd slot. I've ordered one. Though my payment is still to clear? I placed an order this morning using parcel motel as the delivery address and it was blocked. So we'll see.

    Edit: Cancelled again :-/ Just after the 24hr sale period was up! I guess I'll have to use Ge****st. Sigh.


  • #6
    delph09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 113 ✭✭delph09


    Simi wrote: »
    Not much I'd say. But I believe it has a micro sd slot. I've ordered one. Though my payment is still to clear? I placed an order this morning using parcel motel as the delivery address and it was blocked. So we'll see.

    Edit: Cancelled again :-/ Just after the 24hr sale period was up! I guess I'll have to use Ge****st. Sigh.

    yes, you can add the sd card, but the app still needs to install on build-in storage not the sd card, so still concern about the fluency of ablet performance is.


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  • #7
    Dard23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭Dard23


    Seriously has anyone Googled the overheating issues on this tablet? If wait a different brand, Chuwi or Cube as I believe their cherry trail tabs may come in the next few weeks.


  • #8
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    I've ordered one of these. No rush on it. Hopefully the over hearing issued have been over come.

    I wonder can you set how storage is allocated?


  • #9
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    Really tempted to pull the trigger, but the fact that when you have anything peripheral devices connected to the usb then you cant charge the unit at the same time.

    this could be problematic.


  • #10
    Supercell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,941 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    The Teclast X98 Air Win10 + Android4.4 3G Phablet at €163 delivered(unless you get stung by customs, €194 if you choose to get it shipped from EU) is a better deal imho. Longer lasting battery, no overheating issues and from what I've read, no noticeable performance difference in real life usage.
    https://www.loughlinstown.ie/


  • #11
    Dard23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭Dard23


    Supercell wrote:
    at €163 delivered(unless you get stung by customs, €194 if you choose to get it shipped from EU) is a better deal imho. Longer lasting battery, no overheating issues and from what I've read, no noticeable performance difference in real life usage.


    Yeah it's a good looking tablet alright. I have to say though the cherry trail cpus when utilised properly look fantastic! There is a video up of a guy playing battlefield 4 at like 30fps!! He modded his x98 pro though for better cooling which isn't a risk I'm prepared to take. That's why I want to see what the other manufacturers come up with before I decide.


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  • #12
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Might be worth a read

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=95276678


  • #13
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    And another http://techtablets.com/teclast-x98-pro/review/


  • #14
    Simi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭Simi


    Dard23 wrote: »
    Yeah it's a good looking tablet alright. I have to say though the cherry trail cpus when utilised properly look fantastic! There is a video up of a guy playing battlefield 4 at like 30fps!! He modded his x98 pro though for better cooling which isn't a risk I'm prepared to take. That's why I want to see what the other manufacturers come up with before I decide.

    I'm going to try to mod mine if the overheating issue still exists. Looks about as difficult as replacing a cpu fan, except in miniature.


  • #15
    crossfat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭crossfat


    Got it today with case. Amazing piece of kit


  • #16
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    crossfat wrote: »
    Got it today with case. Amazing piece of kit

    When did you order?


  • #17
    crossfat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭crossfat


    About 20days ago. 6 to get to ireland and 14 with customs


  • #18
    Dard23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭Dard23


    crossfat wrote:
    Got it today with case. Amazing piece of kit

    So you recommend it, obviously you do? Can I ask what is the general build quality like? Also how responsive is the touchscreen? Thanks


  • #19
    delph09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 113 ✭✭delph09


    crossfat wrote: »
    Got it today with case. Amazing piece of kit

    how about the first hand using experience, especially the win10 OS, is it much better than the win8.1 OS?


  • #20
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    crossfat wrote: »
    Got it today with case. Amazing piece of kit

    how much it cost to clear customs?


  • #21
    barry181091
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,625 ✭✭✭barry181091


    The new Cherry Trail's are nice alright, finally! Bear in mind though, this tablet is quite slim and I can't really see where the heat dissipation is going. This chip is rated at 2W average design power so it shouldn't get that hot. Bear in mind it is rated up to a maximum of 90oC so if the OEM's heat dissipation design is lacking, you will feel it.

    Anything to do with the graphics execution units going full pelt will have this thing as hot as it can go. So I would imagine gaming is a no-no unless you don't mind severe throttling.

    EDIT:

    Just read this review. http://techtablets.com/teclast-x98-pro/review/ Yeah those temps are worrying, but if you are impatient and into a bit of modding, they could be brought down. The 'heatspreader' design used in this yoke is pretty diabolical though. Not that they have a lot of room to play with though..

    Looks like a great piece of kit though!


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  • #22
    galwaydoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭galwaydoc


    Just wanted to chip in to say that I got the predecessor of this, the X98 Air II. Came with Android 4.4 and Win 8.1.

    I updated to Win 10, which runs as smooth as silk. I've tried Portal I and II, and Half-Life 2 on it, which run perfectly with a bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

    Tends to throttle due to heating in Android mode, but not so much in Windows.

    Build quality is top notch, really solid and responsive.

    Oh, and it came with a full, legit copy of Office 365 as well, with licence for PC, mobile and tablet!

    Bargain of the year.


  • #23
    Dard23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭Dard23


    galwaydoc wrote:
    Oh, and it came with a full, legit copy of Office 365 as well, with licence for PC, mobile and tablet!


    I've seen how it's possible to get the licence key for that and sell it if you're not interested in keeping the software which I would probably end up doing. Nice way to earn back around 40 euro!


  • #24
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    Chuwi have released their version for pre order (Nov 10th).....


    http://www.banggood.com/Chuwi-Hi10-64GB-Cherry-Trail-Z8300-Quad-Core-1_84-GHz-10_1-Inch-Window10-Tablet-p-1004298.html

    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Chuwi-Hi10-Dual-OS-Windows-10-Android-5-1-Tablet-PC-Intel-Cherry-Trai-Z8300-10/32468463380.html

    seems to be a bit of confusion over the Intel chip; either the tablet has the z8300 or the z8500.
    Because the z8300 does not support 4gb ram yet its in the specs.

    anyone got a view on this?


  • #25
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    Chuwi have released their version for pre order (Nov 10th).....


    http://www.banggood.com/Chuwi-Hi10-64GB-Cherry-Trail-Z8300-Quad-Core-1_84-GHz-10_1-Inch-Window10-Tablet-p-1004298.html

    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Chuwi-Hi10-Dual-OS-Windows-10-Android-5-1-Tablet-PC-Intel-Cherry-Trai-Z8300-10/32468463380.html

    seems to be a bit of confusion over the Intel chip; either the tablet has the z8300 or the z8500.
    Because the z8300 does not support 4gb ram yet its in the specs.

    anyone got a view on this?

    its very expensive on Aliexpress


  • #26
    Virtual
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 143 ✭✭Virtual


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    how much it cost to clear customs?

    It was about 63 euro to clear customs. They asked for an invoice or a PayPal proof of payment.


  • #27
    Tony Blair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭Tony Blair


    I seem to be having trouble with mine ,When I turn the power on it goes straight into Android mode . Did give me the option of choice but not anymore .Anyone no how to fix this ?


  • #28
    Niemoj
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭Niemoj


    Very tempted by this.

    (I swear I'm not 12:pac:) But has anyone tried it with MineCraft? I'm sure it handles the Windows 10 version grand but what about the full version?

    And also what about Sims 4?

    Cheers.


  • #29
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    Only €198 today during the Aliexpress 11.11 Sale.

    Really trying not to pull the trigger but...

    tumblr_lqjyjnsqBq1qztmnoo1_500.gif


    DAMN YOU BARGAIN ALERTS, DAMN YOU!!!!!!!!!!!


  • #30
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    You'd be almost garunteed customs on that at this time of the year, would really push the price up. Anywhere selling it with customs paid I wonder?


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  • #31
    wawaman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,029 ✭✭✭wawaman


    Looking at this and was wondering from people that have it if they would recommend it?


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