I'll sell you a Linx 10" 32GB Tablet, Microsoft Office, with keyboard for £299.99

Get an Apple or an Android then - these are for people who want to run Windows!

No one device is better than another over all things, you pay your money and makes your choice. Maybe they are infinitely better for you, but rest assured each and every tablet has both plus and minus points.

Apple.
Safe, Noddy OS, which is expensive, dumbed down, and you have a device that only does what the overlord allows. Paired with one of the biggest crapstores, full of cute puppy soundboards, fake instruments and brain training apps. Want a device to make you think others will look at you and think you are 'cool', but they end up thinking 'isheep' and more money than sense, then you buy Apple. BUY ONE TODAY! And you too can be one of those people who hold up iPads at football matches to video the action!

Android.
Cheap and cheerful is the Android way, but be warned, you will never get updates to the newest version unless its on a Nexus. You will forever be frustrated by niggles, from google.app.onetwothree has stopped responding to your Android isn't compatible with this store app. But look on the bright side, you can root the device then install any .apk you wish. Worried about updates ? no dramas... their cheap enough you can just sling it and buy a new one.

Microsoft.
Windows tablets. Weird beasts with a personality disorder, but at least the doctor is working on a cure, and the patient is getting better every patch. These end up having some maintenance but they can do everything that anyone would need. And for people who whine about malware and viruses.... sorry, that's an issue with stupid users, not the OS. Unlike Android users you can sleep soundly knowing updates will be offered on every Windows tablet direct from Microsoft for a set life cycle, and unlike Apple, you know its a real computer, and you can run whatever you want on it, be it a fully fledged version of Photoshop or Visual Studio.

Joking aside, back to the deal. Its a good price for good tablet. Have some heat.

Regards
Flea

I agree that the new stuff is better, but I have the old one with the old keyboard and it's far from unusable as I use it often without any problem at all.

It appears that Linx are not honouring the Currys offer of a free keyboard. Should HUKD continue to post deals from Currys with the knowledge that they won't be honoured?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/514233982062885/permalink/541655172654099/?comment_id=551020498384233&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R%22%7D

Wanted something with a bigger budget (and someone already mentioned that, and, er this is a Linx 1010 thread, for less than half the budget!). Went with this http://www.ebuyer.com/722730-asus-tp300la-touch-convertible-laptop-tp300la-dw175h

I have a Linx 10 myself, nearly a year now.

I've never heard from Currys again so I am obviously going to have to go through the Credit Card chargeback procedure, and fight their claim that they delivered a tablet not headphones.

Meanwhile I received my tablet & keyboard from Amazon yesterday. It's looking good, although I have a feeling it is going to run short on the App front, but that's a Windows thing. Nice hardware, jury is out on the software.

Any similar Windows tablet + keyboard deals out there, circa £300? Looking for my niece's Xmas :smiley:

If anyone has bought this as a gift, it's an Amazon Lightning deal today, with keyboard £119 http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/linx-1010b-10-1-inch-black-tablet-intel-atom-z3735f-quad-core-32gb-2gb-ram-windows-2331162?page=3#comments

Yep, KAS

Windows 10 comes preinstalled

Well they've taken the headphones away, and sent me an eMail saying that I need to return the tablet.

I'm never buying from Currys again.

I was very tempted to buy one of these but after a nightmare of a purchase a few years ago I vowed to never buy anything of these wassacks ever again.
Up until now I have still kept my promise.

Yay - got someone dealing with things, Currys are not excelling themselves - I gave full reference codes for both my order, and the order in the box:

Currys Rep (Suspiciously) "So how do you know the order details of this other customer?"

"Erm - it's in the box that you sent me!"

I then had to wait 5 mins, and when he came back he announced that he agreed that I could return the headphones and that he had arranged for the the headphones to be collected on Thursday ...... "I'm not bothered about returning the headphones, I just want the tablet that I have bought"

Apparently Currys can't look into sending me the tablet that I've paid for until they have got the headphones back. So if I ever get a tablet, it will be next week or later ......

Thanks for nothing Lea X25603

I misunderstood, thought headphones were in tab box, doh.

Very well sealed, and with the correct delivery note inside for the headphones, so I know the full name and address of the person who has my tablet! The box was very light, and I understand that the tablet is quite heavy. I think that they have just mixed up the address labels, however it is turning into a nightmare to sort out, I got an answer 15 mins ago, and have been put into a queue to return the headphones. Apparently they will deal with sending a tablet once I have sent the headphones back.

1 hr 37 mins ....

Hey you guys are lucky, I opened my box & found a "TTB XO ONE Headset" inside. I've spent the last 1hr 15mins trying to discuss this with them. I suspect their automatic system will spin things out until 20:00 & then shut the lines.

Thanks 'sam_proctor95' any idea if that would be true even if it was returned/purchased on-line? I must say everything looks new I'm just surprised the screen protector had a few bubbles and specs of dirt underneath. Maybe that's just how they are. I peeled back the protector a few inches and when I tried to roll it back it looked much much worse, so perhaps it's ok. I'd like to get a tempered screen protector for it ideally, but there seems a bit of confusion as to whether the '10' protectors also fit the '1010'. They're not cheap so I don't want to take the risk yet. Hopefully the keyboard case will give enough protection. Just a shame it might be up to 60 days before I get it.

Returns at Currys are indicated by a white label on the box with a new barcode on it. If the product still has its original barcode then even if it a was a return it would have to have been a pristine (still boxed and sealed) return. Any opened boxes receive a white label.

Yes, box was in cellophane, but I don't think that's a guarantee it's not a return. Most large companies will have the ability to re-shrink-wrap goods. Putting a screen protector back on though can be a bit harder. The screen protector on mine wasn't too bad, but there were definitely a few small bubbles and a few dust spots underneath. That's what made me think it had been applied outside the factory. Maybe not though, maybe that's the way it is. Anyway, that's why I'm asking the state of anybody else's screen protector. Can anybody else say what theirs looked like please?

If you were making systems with DDR RAM I could understand. But 2GB of DDR3 RAM would outperform 4GB of DDR RAM.

Question for anybody who's bought one, what was the screen protector like? Mine had a few tiny bubbles and some specks of dust underneath. I'll be taking it off when I get the case, but I just wanted to check it was new i.e. Currys hadn't put one on a return.

Thanks

Can you use this to remote play an Xbox One on?

What is the age at which children grow out of complaining to the teacher that they have been called names?

So does this mean their are two different versions of the 1010b knocking about, one with 2 full size and one mini USB, and one with just a mini USB? or did PC World get their description incorrect. It would be useful if you could find out if they are actually USB3 sockets.


EazyDuz you didn't read posts correctly, spouted off your mouth, then proven to be incorrect. I said nothing that was not true, and there was no 'name calling' as you put it. I didn't need to be satirical, you did that all by yourself, but you proved my point perfectly. Welcome to ignore.

Regards
Flea

Definitely has 2 full size USB sockets and 1 micro usb which is used for charging (not tested whether this can also be used for data). What I don't know yet is whether the full size sockets are USB3.0. They aren't blue and spec doesn't say they are USB3.0, but device manager says USB3.0. It would be great if they were.

​reported for name calling

Can anyone who's got this from currys confirm that it has 2 full sized usb ports? Someone early mentioned that it didn't and the website doesn't state that it does but i cant find any model of the 1010b online that doesn't have them.
Oh and the webiste picture clearly does have them.
Thanks

Just a heads up if anyone looking for one. £30 off voucher finishes today. It's also available for free delivery at PCWorld. I picked up mine from there, and asked for gift receipt. Last day for return is 14.01.2016, so if anything better pops up on Black Friday or later, I'll just return it. Mine is marked 1010 on box, but in small writing on side, it says 1010B. Thanks sam_proctor95 :smiley:

I agree, but next time LEARN TO READ. /facepalm

When does 'speed of storage' equate to storage space. Learn to read, re-read it again then learn to think before you reply else you look even bigger tool than you did last time.

Maybe if your struggling with a Windows 10 tablet with less than 4GB, the issue isn't the tablet?

**edit** I did pen a long and useful reply asking about your 'setups' and how they 'struggle' but deleted it, at the end of the day it would be pointless, your minds already made up and you would offer no constructive reply.

As to anyone else, you don't need 4GB to run Windows 10 on a tablet. They work fine with 1GB, and even better with 2GB. I have had the Linx 8 with 1GB and it was acceptable for a consumer tablet, I've also had a Pipo 2GB and that was even better.

Regards
Flea

Used many setups on less than 4gb RAM and they all struggle pretty badly, couple that with a tablet CPU and you got frustration on your hands.
Tablets in general running windows are slow, irritating and sub par to Android. You also have no idea how computers work if you think storage space matters more than RAM when it comes to system responsiveness.
And 'your brain laughing at your own jokes' as a sentence makes zero sense, sorry champ

Thanks, just checked it! 1010B on the sticker as you suggested - Doh!

Thanks for this. I've just ordered one. I have a work iPhone 5S, my personal phone is a Moto G running android but I do think the Windows 10 system is nice to use and at this price it's a great deal.
Does anybody know where I can get a good cover for it that fits well?

Thanks sam_proctor95. Just got mine. I notice on getting it home though, it says 1010 not 1010b. Anyone able to clarify please, I presume I have been given an an older version?

We could mention your brain laughing at your own jokes... but that would be pointless. You might not like his answer but he is correct, you do not need 4GB ram to run Windows 10 smoothly. Speed of storage medium has a bigger impact on responsiveness that amount of RAM, the only exception would be if you are running Windows 10 from a RAMdisk, but I would guess you would need 32GB of RAM for that.

I tested Windows 10 on various configurations since Insider build 10074 so I speak from experience of many situations, scenarios and hardware configurations. So what vast experience do you draw your "windows 10 needs 4gb RAM to run smooth" comment from?

Please get your facts right before you go spouting total carp, not only does it make you look a tool, but it also spreads incorrect information for other tools to quote.

Regards
Flea

Really heavy box but it's for the other half at Christmas. Shame I can't open it now. Kudos to Currys for delivering free next day and on a Sunday too with a one hour slot.

Thanks, bought one today and happy with it. One thing that may benefit other people is that it does come with the mobile versions of MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

What a fascinating counter argument, your brain must only have 2gb RAM lmao

Good to know, thanks (to you and me1024)!

I have a Chromebook 13" bought from Tesco Outlet for this price a year ago. Admittedly refurbished, but it's fabulous & used every day.

Average CPU at cheap price. £20 less than Amazon who have 25% off the £200 list price.

Competition Lenovo MIIX 3 10.1-Inch Tablet with Keyboard Dock (Black) - (Intel Atom Z3735F 1.33 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC, Camera, Wi-Fi, Windows 8.1) with Free Windows 10 Upgrade is £250 on Amazon.

"Office" seems to be a 12 month subscription to Office Mobile.

Seems a bargain to me.

Not that it would necessarily put me off buying it, but can anyone confirm it won't take a larger capacity microSD than 64 GB.

Just a FYI for anyone having trouble upgrading to Windows 10 Home, version 1511, 10586 (copied from the linxtablets forum):

ordered thanks

heat added, ive got this tab and it feels like 500 quids worth of kit not some crappy android kids tablet, i love it.
I paid 169 for mine though.
worth every penny.
screen res is fine, its a lovely screen with fast browsing experience. The app store is nice too, actually makes win 8/10 make sense

Typing from said tablet

Got one this week before this offer. Great tab, responsive with office and all my apps. 2gb ram fine for general use and i popped in the 128gb card from Argos for 34 quid and it works fine. Love it, just trying to find a good case for it now.

windows 10 needs 4gb RAM to run smooth

Windows tablets are awful devices and I wouldn't even wish them on my worst enemy! Shoddy build quality, no optimised apps, awful UI and user experience.

The last windows tablet I had wouldn't load Netflix due to some DRM issue and the fix involved editing the registry, system services and using CMD! Using the Command Line on a tablet is absurd. I quickly returned it after that point. Also you have to worry about nonsense like Antivirus, Anti Malware, Disk Cleanup and other headaches since it thinks its a desktop PC.

Windows 10 doesn't seem to have helped either with many people complaining that it breaks some tablets touch drivers when upgrading from 8.

Seriously, avoid this and get an iPad or Android they are infinitely better.

But I just know someone will reply to this and say how Windows is so much better because you can run something like Windows 95 VM, IE Toolbar Master Pro, or some specialised server software that 99.99% of regular users have no need for.

It includes Office? Jeez the Windows Updates it'll recieve will mean storage will be a huge issue very quickly. Good price on the tablet but storage will be a problem.

​A Chromebook at this price? Roflmao!!

It is a decent tablet, but I am not sure the price is still justified. The CPU is ok for light work, the 32GB of storage are very tight (Windows 10 takes up about 10, and needs another 5 or 6 GB free to upgrades, so you can only store about 14 GB of apps and data), and the screen is not great. The battery is not great, and the tablet or Windows 10 has battery draining issues. The keyboard is pretty bad, especially considering how much money they charge for it.

If you can get the Miix 3 for 150 pounds, that is a significantly better tablet (although again only for light tasks).

Reserved in PC World Charlton. Took a look at the display model first, which although marked as a 1010B, did not have the two full sized USB ports, but was Windows 10. Asked staff to check and they confirmed that the 1010B they were going to supply was the same as that on display. No mention in the blurb on the box of the two full sized USB ports either. Decided not to bother.

Not really
http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_261205.html

Thanks OP - Went into my local Currys/PC World and they were happy to sell it for the discount code price. Tablet works well and seems quite smooth. Videos look good on it.

Looks like Microsofts licencing departments got involved and made things confusing again. Apparently 10.1 and smaller screens now have a new tablet edition for free - which sounds like its based on the old cut down Office for RT code, so heavily crippled.

Having had many Android devices, I think Windows on a tablet is a revelation, a mini-computer in your pocket. I've bought three of these Linx devices (8, 10, and rebadge Connect 7). I wouldn't bother with an Android tablet now. The cameras are rubbish on these, but nobody buys a tablet for a camera.

Ebooks were my sticking point but I've got used to Calibre now, tweaked the font and the colours, so I'm happy.

It goes without saying the Windows Appstore is absolutely rubbish - hated it that Microsoft binned the Skype app without any warning, too (you are forced to use the Desktop app now). Hopefully it will improve in time, but I won't hold my breath.

This says 'For Windows Tablet' - https://products.office.com/en-gb/mobile/office-windows-tablet Would that be it?

No one device is better than another over all things, you pay your money and makes your choice. Maybe they are infinitely better for you, but rest assured each and every tablet has both plus and minus points.

Apple.
Safe, Noddy OS, which is expensive, dumbed down, and you have a device that only does what the overlord allows. Paired with one of the biggest crapstores, full of cute puppy soundboards, fake instruments and brain training apps. Want a device to make you think others will look at you and think you are 'cool', but they end up thinking 'isheep' and more money than sense, then you buy Apple. BUY ONE TODAY! And you too can be one of those people who hold up iPads at football matches to video the action!

Android.
Cheap and cheerful is the Android way, but be warned, you will never get updates to the newest version unless its on a Nexus. You will forever be frustrated by niggles, from google.app.onetwothree has stopped responding to your Android isn't compatible with this store app. But look on the bright side, you can root the device then install any .apk you wish. Worried about updates ? no dramas... their cheap enough you can just sling it and buy a new one.

Microsoft.
Windows tablets. Weird beasts with a personality disorder, but at least the doctor is working on a cure, and the patient is getting better every patch. These end up having some maintenance but they can do everything that anyone would need. And for people who whine about malware and viruses.... sorry, that's an issue with stupid users, not the OS. Unlike Android users you can sleep soundly knowing updates will be offered on every Windows tablet direct from Microsoft for a set life cycle, and unlike Apple, you know its a real computer, and you can run whatever you want on it, be it a fully fledged version of Photoshop or Visual Studio.

Joking aside, back to the deal. Its a good price for good tablet. Have some heat.

Regards
Flea

you have to wait 30 days then claim online the keyboard not available in store

Finding a windows tablet with more than 2gb ram is difficult to say the least! - especially for the £300 price point!

Can somebody please confirm whether this has Office? I see the thread title says it has but I can't see where this is mentioned on Currys' website. I know original had Office but I'm not sure this one does.

Edit - Just found on the Linx Website that the Office apps are actuals the 'Mobile' Office Apps i.e. they're free anyway!

I bought a Linx 10 at £80 from the Staples deal last year, but I am always regretting why I just bought one? I gave that tablet to my mother in law and leave myself with nothing. Now I think this is the real chance to correct this.

Not bad, but gonna stick with the original

Thanks funkyfreddy2k14 and Aznar, for your suggestions. I would take a punt on buying from China myself but not willing to when it's a gift for a teenager :smiley:

The Telcast X98 Pro, and apparently other Cherry Trail tabs, have overheating issues - the X98 Pro definitely does as I was watching the reviews/forums when it was first released.

*From looking at the ASUS Transformer 2 in 1 (T100?), something with a bit more grunt processor wise and RAM-wise, is preferred. £300 or so is the budget.

This is easily the best deal out there for the linx 10 at the moment - but still seems expensive compared to last years Staples deal. Especially when you'd think manufacturing costs would have come down since then.

I found Windows 10 pretty slow on a 2GB RAM tablet, forget having multiple users. Had to revert to Windows 8 which was much better.

I think some of Chinese 9.7" tablets offer much better value - such as the Teclast x98 pro with Windows 10 & Android 5.1 dual boot, Cherry Trail processor, 2048*1536 retina screen, 4gb ram & 64gb storage which is available for £145 from gearbest or a bit more delivered from within Europe.

How does this compare to an Ipad mini?

shame about screen res. otherwise i would have bought

Am I right in thinking the MS office licence is not transferabl but 'stuck' to this tablet? Would be useful in another pc !

Thanks

You don't install Facebook app on anything if you value your privacy in any form. Edge browser blows the competition out of the water for speed.

I have this tablet from earlier sale. It is ok for general browsing. I found it tad slow and my HDMI port does not work. Overall build quality is not great.
I have upgraded it to win 10.

Will this play Fallout 3 on max settings and can i plug it into my TV and play in 1080p with HDMI?

Not a massive upgrade from the previous but worth it for me just for the keyboard which I really don't like on previous version. Also addition of 2 full USB sockets is a bonus - can anybody confirm whether these are USB3? I also like the new Micro USB charger socket so no longer any need to carry a special lead for it. Shame you have to wait 30 days before you can even apply for the free keyboard. Previous version also keeps waking up when I close the keyboard and hence is flat when I come to use it a few hours later. I think the keys push against the screen which wakes it up. Hopefully the new one won't have this problem. Great deal with the £30 off (toe this ends Monday). I see Currys are now also doing free next day delivery, even on a Sunday. Thanks OP.

I sold my previous generation Linx 10 as I was convinced that the flimsy proprietary charging port would fail at some point. I'm glad to see that it now has a micro-usb charging port. Other than that it was a good tablet.

You have laugh we I saw Ipad Pro, 2 inches bigger, and 1000 % more expensive for no reason. This is an excellent deal at realistic price.

Or even 'apps' as Microsoft call them now.

I have the older linx 10 tablet, does anyone know if this updated keyboard is supported? The old keyboard was absolutely awful

damn just bought the Onda v919! should have waited...o well this looks great

It's worth noting that this should have 2 full size USB sockets as well making it better ror expansion that a lot of tablets. check the manufacturers website.

Not sure if this is allowed and apologies if not but I've got a pc world gift card I'm trying to get rid of. If anyone wants I'll buy this and sell it for £115, shipped to them.

May as well get one of those cheap PCs for the same price instead of lugging around a tab and separate keyboard. Hp stream is approx 150 sterling

These tablets are nicer looking than the older Linx model and the keyboard is sooooo much better than the old one which was pretty unusable.

More compromises. The SD-card interface is slow, and tricky during suspend. The keyboard is not free, it is included. Of course you can buy another one, but then you are already at the price of the Miix 3, which has a half decent keyboard. Anyway, can you recommend a good keyboard with a touchpad?

I wish - the Edge browser is really not up to the scratch yet, and for some reason Chrome does not run well on these tablets (I think it likes a faster CPU and more RAM). And the facebook app does not even have pinch to zoom.

It definitely is preference, this isn't really comparable with a Chromebook as it runs a full operating system with programs as well as apps, just trying to be constructive for the people who are interested

Lol sçr3w Facebook anyway.

​May as well get a chromebook though if the Windows apps are so bad you'd be using a web browser ? all preference I guess

You do also have the full web browser, no compromise there

Get an Apple or an Android then - these are for people who want to run Windows!

​they are really sub standard though, I mean the Facebook one isn't anywhere near as good as the one on Apple and android

really tempted to get this for my daughter. Anyone any thoughts on this compared to asus transformer book? was gonna order it but this seems like too good a deal
thanks for replies :smiley:

Would this play football manager?

Please could someone tell me if this will be suitable for my daughter to do her homework?

There will surely be a deal on this from Staples as it happened last year black friday deals

Put into context though the light tasks you refer to are everything out could do with a cheap android tab round this price plus you can run tons of old full fat pc games and applications, some awesome old games Run on these machines. Emulation on these for old consoles is pretty good to plus if you an Xbox one can be used as a portable extender running your xb1 games.. I can see the appeal of an android tab but these can do way more.

I wonder why they went with 1200 x 800 again - the "early" Linx 10s (Miix 3 10) had the same resolution but later models had 1920 x 1200, all under the same model number.

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My bad, programs not 'programmes!'

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Also remember this has full Windows 10, so you can install programmes just like a PC. Just take into account that it has only 2GB RAM

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No Google Play, but Microsoft have their own App Store which has loads of apps too. Many developers now have an app for Windows tablets.

hated Windows on my tablet, seemed really confused and none of the apps were good enough compared to Apple and android

Spec says there are no speakers??? can somepne confirm please.

MEDIA Memory card reader microSD card reader (up to 64 GB)
SOUND Speakers No
FEATURES Camera Integrated 2.0 MP webcam

Resolution 800 x 1200 A BIT low for ??

Don't forget 1.01% TCB. Every little counts!

You don't get the free Office 365 on these like you did on the older Win 8.1 model but as above you get the office mobile apps. Its honestly an absolute steal at this price. If any one needs a cover the Targus Formfit case (made for this specific Linx device) is good along with the Targus sleeve. Not so keen on the Targus Impact Case.

http://linxtablets.com/

I don't c anywhere about Microsoft office included- am I just not seeing it. if it is there then this is just what I'm looking for :-)

Does anybody know that the Microsoft office come separately as I want to use on my laptop?

Anyone have one that their child or 6yr old kid uses for film watching? :smiley:

​thanks, it works now it I'm not sure if it's good. I'll have a look at some reviews fisrt

Agreed, it's a great buy. Bear in mind that review is for the old one with Windows 8 (Being sold on eBuyer for the same price as this deal but without the keyboard). I think that with some of the newer tweaks and Windows 10 this is great.

Takes about 30 days+ to get your free keyboard, but for the money looks fairly hot overall!

https://linxoffers.com/gb/pages/free-keyboard/home

Review here? http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/linx-10-1291585/review/3

Hmm, good one for a daughter to watch films with as it also has an HDMI port which is a bonus at this sort of price!

heated

The discount code is in the description in red writing on the product page.

This is a really good offer, specially with the keyboard, just beat me to posting the deal...I'd check it out instore if available, as the older model wasn't the best build quality.

Sorry, WINTAB30 not WINTAB10, silly me

I get an error message when using the code

Sorry! That promotional code is not valid.

Enter code WINTAB10 when you get to the basket, enjoy!