NB As a signature edition this tablet has ZERO bloatware.
(Yes, Windows runs great on 1gb RAM)
32GB EMMC Drive (storage)
1 Gigabyte online storage!
Office 365!
Top comments
rd3d2
13 Dec 1511#8
Were you listening to Radiohead?
Jumeeno to faxmax
13 Dec 159#18
720p is classed as 'HD'. 1080p is referred to as 'Full HD'.
dwor
13 Dec 154#39
I have one. Some thoughts:
1.
The headphone hissing is unbearable. It changes pitch when you touch the screen, and seems to be a design fault as 'refurbished' warranty replacements were the same. You won't be able to use the tablet for movies on the 'plane / music. The only workable alternative is using Bluetooth headphones, which would probably solve that problem.
2.
The screen is bright enough, sharp enough and responsive enough. You'll see the word "enough" a few times here!
3.
Yes, you can install Windows 10 - I did, and immediately returned to the safe harbour of Windows 8.1.
4.
It's quite heavy for its size, but not that unbalanced and feels 'weighty' rather than 'flimsy'. The power and volume buttons work fine.
5.
The case (mine is black) doesn't stay closed magnetically, but I think it's good enough for the £20 that I paid. I know, paying half the value of the tablet for a case... but it does allow you to 'prop up' or 'stand up' the case.
6.
It takes Micro SD cards for additional storage. Yay. Enough.
7.
If you just want something for web browsing (see #8 below), email and the one or two apps in Windows - it's great.
8.
With Internet Explorer for the 'metro' (full screen) interface, you can change default search to Google (using an 'add-in') and install some 'tracking protection lists' to block a lot of web-based advertising. It's not perfect, but it's good enough for £50.
9.
No, it's not an iPad. If apps - especially tablet-focused apps - are you major concern, save yourself £50 and buy an iPad without buying one of these first.
10.
I wouldn't trust the battery beyond four hours.
So, in conclusion, "good enough for £50" is probably the take-home message. :smiley:
All comments (77)
vassy201187
13 Dec 151#1
Awesome. Heat added bought last year. Same price.
Comes with office £365 :smiley:
troonfc77
13 Dec 15#2
do u get the windows 10 upgrade?
rd3d2 to troonfc77
13 Dec 15#3
Yes.
smudger81 to troonfc77
13 Dec 151#12
worst thing I did was to upgrade mine. Locks up and nowhere near as smooth as windows 8 was. Most annoying thing is that the keyboard disappears under tablet mode now and then
rd3d2
13 Dec 151#4
amkhafaga to rd3d2
13 Dec 151#7
Bought it last year for 49.99 from Microsoft. Good tablet
mith
13 Dec 15#5
Looks like a nice price for this.
vassy201187
13 Dec 151#6
I returned what I bought last year. It had a hiss sound while using headphones.
ka1rua to vassy201187
13 Dec 15#43
me too, i wasnt keen on it very heavy and bulky.
rd3d2
13 Dec 1511#8
Were you listening to Radiohead?
Cenobite
13 Dec 15#9
Nice little tablet for the money. I use one to watch videos on. Fits nicely in the pocket or bag so easy to take back & forth to work.
vassy201187
13 Dec 15#10
You can check the feedbacks and reviews in YouTube. This tablet is prone for this problem
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Opening post
NB As a signature edition this tablet has ZERO bloatware.
(Yes, Windows runs great on 1gb RAM)
32GB EMMC Drive (storage)
1 Gigabyte online storage!
Office 365!
Top comments
1.
The headphone hissing is unbearable. It changes pitch when you touch the screen, and seems to be a design fault as 'refurbished' warranty replacements were the same. You won't be able to use the tablet for movies on the 'plane / music. The only workable alternative is using Bluetooth headphones, which would probably solve that problem.
2.
The screen is bright enough, sharp enough and responsive enough. You'll see the word "enough" a few times here!
3.
Yes, you can install Windows 10 - I did, and immediately returned to the safe harbour of Windows 8.1.
4.
It's quite heavy for its size, but not that unbalanced and feels 'weighty' rather than 'flimsy'. The power and volume buttons work fine.
5.
The case (mine is black) doesn't stay closed magnetically, but I think it's good enough for the £20 that I paid. I know, paying half the value of the tablet for a case... but it does allow you to 'prop up' or 'stand up' the case.
6.
It takes Micro SD cards for additional storage. Yay. Enough.
7.
If you just want something for web browsing (see #8 below), email and the one or two apps in Windows - it's great.
8.
With Internet Explorer for the 'metro' (full screen) interface, you can change default search to Google (using an 'add-in') and install some 'tracking protection lists' to block a lot of web-based advertising. It's not perfect, but it's good enough for £50.
9.
No, it's not an iPad. If apps - especially tablet-focused apps - are you major concern, save yourself £50 and buy an iPad without buying one of these first.
10.
I wouldn't trust the battery beyond four hours.
So, in conclusion, "good enough for £50" is probably the take-home message. :smiley:
All comments (77)
Comes with office £365 :smiley: