hopefully I get the same service exposito ;-) got an iPad 2 but wanted a change,and wanted sim access so I can use on nights in work ( KODI ) Heard good things about these Teclast tablets,dont want any trouble...

​links please?

Can you provide some link?
I am looking at this one
Teclast X98 Pro
http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_230777.html?vip=51594

The v2 version with 4GB Ram and 64GB storage looks to be pretty good to me.

This link will link the EU warehouse version, which is out of stock, but the China warehouse verison is £30 less

http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_231367.html?vip=59525&wid=3

Can I check the Yodel driver's house too?

Which retail store was it purchased from?

Could be worse... mines been lost by Yodel.

I've got the same problem re Win 10. I've asked Gearbest and suggest you do the same. I've had a reply to say that someone is looking into it.

I'd also suggest you upgrade to Android 5.0 if you haven't already. Ashe kindly posted steps on how to do it on this thread (post #122) and there's a lot of info on XDA forums (including tutorials) which Ashe posted links to also. I'm a noob but really wasn't difficult at all. It took less than an hour to do everything needed and get the tablet up and running with a clean install of Lollipop which rids it of the Chinese apps, the many bugs and obviously the all-important update to Lollipop.

apparently they will release a 4g version of the pro, dunno when though.

Finally received mine from EU warehouse (came from London). Yodel delayed the parcel by 2 days so should've received it on Monday. Anyway, it came with a EU - UK adapter (bought the EU warehouse version with EU plug). However, I'll be using my own micro-USB charger.

First impressions are excellent. Nice weight and build quality. The screen is superb (should be with same screen as the iPad Air).

I noticed all the Chinese apps and such when booting into Android (4.4 installed on mine NOT 5.0 as advertised) for the first time so decided to take the plunge and put Mirek's Lollipop Rom on it.

I'm a noob but followed Ashe's method (post #122 of this thread) and used the links he kindly provided. It was a cinch and really not daunting at all. Took only a few minutes to download and install the MFT tools. With that installed you can then get yourself ready to install the Rom on the tablet. Make sure you read Ashe's method and also the more detailed steps on the XDA forum right down to the letter. If you do it right, you shouldn't have any issue and it only took about 10 minutes to flash the new Rom onto the tablet and then set it up.

As with Ashe, when setting up Android the first time, it crashed then restarted but worked second time round without a hitch. Now using the much cleaner Lollipop which is far, far better and there's no Chinese apps. There's also a useful shortcut to boot to windows.

Also, a number of people have issues with the audio port. Ashe, what product was it you purchased to rectify this and has it addressed the issue? I can jimmy the audio jack out a little and it's fine but would prefer to have some kind of permanent fix if an adapter is available. The speakers are perfectly good though.

Since I've had it only a couple hours I'm so far really impressed with this tablet. Seems an absolute bargain at £125. Bought myself a Kensington Keyfolio keyboard for £16 and a screen protector from Gearbest for £1.50 specifically for the X98 (it comes with a screen protector attached so I'll just keep that until the other one turns up):
http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_234431.html

Just a couple of cons I've noticed:
i) Win 10 for me isn't activated, stating the key is tied to another machine. Does anyone know a workaround as I'd prefer not to have to buy a separate license?
ii) It doesn't appear to charge with some of my microUSB chargers which I was hoping it would. Again, does anyone know why or a product I could use to charge it. I don't quite trust the Chinese one supplied which is then attached to the EU - UK adapter and gets quite hot. Charges quite quickly though. Well, far quicker than my iPad 3 (about 25% in an hour which I'm happy with).

Thanks to all the guys on here such as Ashe, sbellseb, and jimbo19 who have provided lots of helpful info and links for noobs like me about using the X98. I was very hesitant buying a Chinese tab but after these posts and checking vids on Youtube, it's a very worthwhile purchase. Will reply to any question anyone may have.

Thanks for the information.

Cheers for that Ashe. Can't track it at the moment but hoping to receive it mid-week.

NorthantsPete, I'll let you know what I think of mine when I receive it later this week but a few guys have one on here and appear to be happy with their purchase. There's also some good Youtube reviews such as this one (reviewer has the more limited 32GB version not 64GB which this deal has):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmaLKDaJeWg

Is that a Z2 tablet? If so, it's definitely worth it @ £150 - it's still an exceptional tablet running Android. I was wanting before I came across this deal and willing to pay up to £200 but couldn't find any such deal.

The X98 will need a little work to get it up and running but there's a lot of info here, on XDA forums and Youtube to help you through. Once you've got it setup though, you're golden!

Yes looks very nice been looking for cheap/good windows tablet and waiting for this as historically mobile (expecting 4G) happen about a month after for Telecast tablets.

​that one looks really good! Finally 4gb ram. Want to see how the new chips benchmark but I'd replace my hudl 2 with this one.

what's the import duty likely to be getting it from them?

Not there for me unfortunately. Very weird. Oh well I can be patient for a little while longer

Thanks for all the updates Ashe. So, is it relatively easy to update to a fresh version of Lollipop from Kitkat and thus cleaning out all the Chinese junk apps that come preinstalled? How long does it take for instance?

And what are your initial impressions of using it so far? Also, is/was Windows activated? A number of people mention on Youtube you need a Windows key as it's not activated :confused:

I'll keep an eye out for the EU model from EU warehouse so thanks for the link :smirk:

do you have a link to the one you ordered? can't see any that offer a uk plug

Yes I posted it :wink:

Do you still have the sound problems? Are you happy with it? Mine still hasn't been dispatched, hope it will soon as its oos now

Thanks Jim. Do you, or anyone else, know how we can upgrade to Lollipop 5.1 if it only comes with KitKat?

Also Jim, have you tried headphone socket and does it work? I heard a few people reviewing it that it doesn't function or you need to 'Jimmy' it into position. :smirk:

Since Chris has asked, I'd also like to know this? For instance, I have a Logitech plug charger for my Harmony remote (using micro USB), would that work to charge this tablet or would it be best to buy something from eBay/Amazon? Also, does anyone know if you can charge this using a powerbank?

I thought about getting one of them but the camera hole is also in the wrong place. I just cut the tab off the one it shipped with so am using that for now.

You definitely want one for this tablet as it doesn't have Gorilla glass so its screen is not scratch resistant.

Check again every day or so as it does appear the stock fluctuates big time. It should come back around the £125.

yea, I've already got an adapter but can probably get one for a £ or 2

The z2 is thinnner, lighter and waterproof and has a better screen size for watching videos. This has a better screen for web browsing and can run full windows. I suppose if you are going to use it more for games/videos then the z2 is probably better but if you will do more web browsing document editing then this is probably better. That's in theory though, I'm still sceptical that a non brand tablet will work fine and not just die after a few months use. I haven't ordered one yet but it seems such a good deal for the money

Mine came with Windows 10 on it.

Unless you want to plug in an external mouse and keyboard I'd stick with windows 8.1 which is optimised for touch. Windows 10 is optimised for mouse and keyboard.

I'd recommend buying from Gearbest and selecting their EU warehouse as you wont get charged import tax and you will receive it in a couple of days.

​no - this deal is for the air. no overheating on the air. pro is the on that throttles

Yes

But all the youtube videos show seem to suggest it comes with a Chinese os and you need to flash new roms? Is that not the case? Also does Google play work okay with it?

Yes. When you start up the tablet you choose which you want to run. Next time you can choose the other. Think of it like a reversible belt. You can choose whether the belt is worn showing the black side or the brown side but not both together. This is a reversible tablet which can be Android or Windows as you choose.

Mine lasts under a day on light use.

There were thermal issues on the original android and it was bloated with unreadble/unusable junk apps. The android needs an unofficial Rom to make usable. The headphone socket is dodgy: you dont push it all the way in or it wont work, it needs to be halfway. When you remove it, theres no sound at all, until you reboot. The screen can freeze as well, but is fixed by lock on/off.

*Edit: Forgot to mention. Mine (Teclast X98 Air 3G 64Gb) came from Banggood China. And I had to pay another £15 once it was in the UK or they would'nt deliver it, so be aware of import fee if you go via the same route.

I've had one of these since January, I picked one up in Beijing for about £115 IIRC. They are fantastic. Mine is only 32GB. Windows 10 has given it a new lease of life. android works fine also. Battery lasts about 6 hours. You can upgrade to lollipop 5.x but I haven't bother. Slap a launcher on (smart, Nova etc), and it works like a dream. Sound is OK. Headphones connected and sound is above average. skygo didn't work on windows 8.1 on this or android. It does on windows 10. Banking apps work. (Santander and Barclay's) loads of guides on YouTube and xda. You can get this cheaper but I am voting this hot, as I sometimes post "deals" just to get HUKD feedback. I bought an apple air cover and keyboard, with a little trimming here and there it is fine. Get a screen saver as the touchscreen is not very robust, I think it came with one on, and I peeled it off thinking it was part of the wrapping :-(. Oh and the 3g slot takes a regular sim. Works fine on 3 and Vodafone. Not tried any others. You can use this as a phone if you so wish. It's a very good product. Its not top quality, its not apple, but for the price it is well worth it.

​ It's got Windows on it so that should support flash player

​i know I sound like a bot promoting something, but I can assure you I'm not. the guy doing those reviews goes to town on thermals, benchmarks, comparisons. even shows how to mod with better thermal cooling. I'm going to pull trigger on the pro v2 if/ when it gets released. hopefully addressing the throttling issues on the pro. air doesn't suffer from this.

Come back and let me know what you think of it when it arrives. I don't need one, but it's so tempting.

I dont think that is the 3g version, I could be wrong though