Seems like a great deal in the run up to christmas. It is the 1gb model but for a 7 inch tablet with full windows and a year of office it seems a pretty good price. New as well!
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pavel76
26 Nov 159#25
Rules should be the same for all of us ?
winchman
26 Nov 159#33
Why are you not bothered??
The first poster is denied the credit for a good deal. I have had several good deals taken down for what appears to be rather dubious reasons, including 'a company based in an EU country'(the companies own website, not a dealer), which is rather strange given that Amazon is EU based.
ShaunR to winchman
26 Nov 156#12
The Linx Tablets come with a 1 year Office 365 subscription installed.
You can activate the subscription on another device, or even sell/gift the subscription to someone else by following the instructions below.
1) Run Office for the first time, it should take you to an activation webpage.
2) DO NOT SIGN IN. Copy the web address, you should see 5 sets of 5 capitalised alpha numerals in a string of 5, similar to the one below
XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
3) THATS IT! Thats the code you'll need to activate on another device!
Last edited by Dann on Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:40 pm
oUkTuRkEyIII to Rich44
26 Nov 155#17
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omendata
28 Feb 16#233
Just like the Nokia phones I am really impressed with these Microsoft tabletsand phones and I am not really a fan of Microsoft but it beats the memory limitations of my Android phone and tablets hands down - just so smooth , plays everything and easy to install stuff and manage , its like having an IPAD without the posh nob label...
I would personally go for the 8 inch version - it can be had for a tenner more!
amour3k to omendata
2 Mar 16#234
Link for the Linx 8" for a tenner more please?. :-)
chrissafc
25 Dec 15#232
anyone having issues with the camera on windows 10?
AznAssassin
12 Dec 15#231
does anyone get this with the tablet?
Tablet is on standby (screen off), try turn it on with On/Off button. back-light is on and visible but no background/login appears. can't swipe up or anything to login.
I tried shutting down manually with just the On/Off button but it doesn't shutdown(basically does nothing. however this showed the message with the option to swipe down to shutdown (background also visible).
had to reset the tablet by holding On/Off + Windows button for 10 seconds.
This a bug? it happens every now and then. but not always.Usually when I leave it standby for a long time.
vicko
10 Dec 15#230
ordered on 30-11-2015 but i'm still waiting for delivery to argos to collect. when check the UK mail only said "delayed" . are they shopping from china ?
chrissafc
10 Dec 15#229
Thanks for your help
superivanho
10 Dec 15#228
yes it is
chrissafc
9 Dec 15#227
i hope someone can help. i have no use for the office 365 subscription as i can get it elsewhere. i am looking to extract the key and following the instructions above.
looking at the code in the URL when i go to activate (didnt sign in) it's in the following format
XXXXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
when the above instructions say it should be 5 lots of 5. XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
Basically the first lot for me is 7 digits. I assume i discard the first 2 digits then my code begins from there?
thanks
ocelot20
9 Dec 15#226
Pretty much this. It is just a quicker way to get Windows 10 onto it.
kev1986
9 Dec 15#225
Speed, it is much quicker doing the upgrade through the tool
bhorne
9 Dec 15#224
Beware of return with this company and this device.
The unit I received proved to have a faulty screen straight out of the box and linx tech support told me to return it for a replacement... laptop outlet offered me the option of replacement or refund and to put a note in with my option - I opted for replacement but have just received a full refund.
I have called them directly and even though they have them in stock (as they are still selling them) they say they won't do anything but refund as it was an ebay deal. Would never use them again, very poor customer service.
Lady_Godiva
9 Dec 15#223
What is the benefit of using the Microsoft Creation Tool to upgrade to Windows 10 over just upgrading 'normally'?
ShaunR
8 Dec 15#222
Mine just started playing up. The volume up button is stuck in :disappointed:
the porter
8 Dec 15#220
I just wanted the sub so extracted it and then sold the tablet for £56 del
Walshinho to the porter
8 Dec 15#221
good work!
bex85
8 Dec 15#219
Anyone want to buy my Office 365 subscription? £20
superivanho
8 Dec 15#218
yup that's where I got those options from.
winchman
7 Dec 15#217
Not sure if its related but there is a setting which turns off WiFi in win10 in sleep, can be changed in the menus.
chrissafc
7 Dec 15#215
Can anyone recommend compatible accessories for this please? such as micro hdmi > hdmi for example and a usb hub that will work on this? thanks
I have the one year office 365 subscription code. If anyone interested, please PM me. Thanks.
Voyager
5 Dec 15#213
Collected mine today. Looks goods so far.
subliminalaura
5 Dec 15#212
Update : @superivanho's regedit works perfectly ... unfortunately teamviewer will wake the screen when connected. No big deal but beware power button will shut the tablet down.
subliminalaura
5 Dec 15#211
Great tablet, thanks superivanho I'll give your regedit a try
esar
5 Dec 15#205
Just realised that when I put the screen off, the tablet stops the download, DUH!
superivanho to esar
5 Dec 151#210
hey, I found a workaround few days ago. It's a well known problem with windows tablet apparently and microsoft are too lazy to look into it.
Set the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\CSEnabled to 0. This will disable the sleep function and turn-off the display instead.
From there you will been able to change the advanced power settings like hard drive shut down timer, screen off timer and other additional settings. You have to change this registry key before this options show up.
pscotty
5 Dec 15#209
Have updated to Windows 10. Is anyone else having trouble with the Maps app? It's installed & I can see aerial views, but there are no maps. Can't find driving directions between any places. Wont let me download maps for offline use.
waynester21
5 Dec 15#208
It's not as bad as the screen on the Archos GamePad thank God. That was grainy as hell
waynester21
5 Dec 15#207
Can anyone help me? My tablet was working fine on Windows 8.1, then I updated to Windows 10 but when it restarted after the update the touchscreen stopped working. I can't click anywhere on the screen so it's stuck at the first screen where it wants me to click next.
Matty1255
5 Dec 15#204
My tablet was DOA, doesn't switch on, doesn't charge. It will back in the post tomorrow to get my money back.
bex85 to Matty1255
5 Dec 15#206
Mine's acting up :disappointed:, so have messaged the seller but, still awaiting a response.
Walshinho
4 Dec 15#202
how much? if u dont mind me asking
ocelot20 to Walshinho
4 Dec 15#203
I put it up for £20. Someone said £16 so I accepted and he paid right away.
ocelot20
4 Dec 15#201
I sold my office code today on the AV Forums.
superivanho
4 Dec 151#200
mine upgraded fine without any problems. just download the executable win10 setup file from official microsoft, follow the instructions and it will do. It requires a few restarts but it's all done automatically and it takes approx an hour to complete.
nd4spd
4 Dec 15#198
anyone having issues upgrading to windows 10 mines been going on trying to download for past 7 hours already tried 3 times...
ocelot20 to nd4spd
4 Dec 151#199
Can't say I did mine upgraded fine. How are you trying to upgrade? I did it via the Microsoft Creation Tool.
Can you post a picture of poor display, mine's pretty good.
moneybanks14
4 Dec 15#195
Anyone else got a really grainy screen on there tablet like its full of noise.. Disappointing that is.
wenttoabetterplace to moneybanks14
4 Dec 15#196
Standard feature on the Linx 7. The Linx 8 and 10 resolved that problem. You will also have a mechanical hiss on the headphone port. Once again, a standard feature that was resolved by the 8 and 10 models
(These things have been mentioned throughout this thread...so for most people, it won't be a surprise)
wenttoabetterplace
4 Dec 15#194
To answer the question about why Windows doesn't have a Youtube app, you have to look across the way to the **** at Google. They are behaving as Microsoft did 15 years ago....deliberately trying to stifle competition.
But this isn't really an issue. Metrotube does a better job of playing and downloading/caching Youtube videos than any of the official Youtube apps.
As for Skype - it has now been integrated into the Messaging app on the November update.
Baytrail tablets always take forever to charge when in use. This is a full x86 processor, being charged by 5V 1.5amp USB. The only way to charge it quickly is by dimming the screen (or ideally, switching the screen off entirely).
You get used to it.
superivanho
4 Dec 15#193
i sold it via ebay and the buyer was all happy and left positive comment right away. I think it depends on luck if you deal with honest buyers or not.
also I've got some great tips I've discovered these 2 days that will make your linx7 better. Will write more later.
AznAssassin
4 Dec 15#192
Yes, I agree, it was a pain with the keyboard.
Where did you sell it?
Someone on this thread (I think) said they had sold on ebay but the buyer opened case stating it didn't work (though it probably did).
ocelot20
3 Dec 15#191
Thanks
superivanho
3 Dec 15#190
read post #12
ocelot20
3 Dec 15#189
So is the code in the link? I don't need office and so if anyone wants it for £20 they can. Am not near the tablet yet so I assume I just copy the link and give it to the buyer who then signs into the link?
winchman
3 Dec 15#188
When i went to use the code on my laptop, it initially refused it but then gave me another link, it then worked fine.
superivanho
3 Dec 15#187
just go to app -> office 365
it will ask you to activate the license and will direct you to the page to sign in mircosoft live account. If you want to use it, just sign in. If you don't want to use it, don't log in but instead copy the web address. you shall be able to find the 25 long digit code. That is the key you are looking for.
kev1986
3 Dec 15#177
All 4 of mine turned up yesterday. I have used the office codes with no issue and I think i will sell 2 of them for £25 ono delivered if anyone is interested.
surrey123 to kev1986
3 Dec 15#186
Hi I bought one Linx tablet ,can you please please tell me how can I use office 365 on my PC.thank you
can anyone tell me where I can get a cheap micro usb to usb hub please
g-bone
3 Dec 15#183
The price has changed back to £57.99 Buy it now.
Amazon still doing at the 39.99 price.
superivanho
3 Dec 15#182
I don't get this grainy screen thing. The linx 7 I just got has smooth screen just like normal tablets.
I think the biggest let down of windows tablet is the keyboard. It doesn't pop up or close down itself like android!
Just sold off the office key for £24, used £20 worth nectar card points from initial purchase so essentially get the tablet for free :smiley:
bex85
3 Dec 15#181
Ordered on the 30th, received yesterday :smile: - then got the dispatched email about half an hour after receiving it. Was acting a bit weird but, think it's sorted now. Only set one account up as my partners so far - as she wasn't happy I bought it :man: but she's downloaded a few apps already and I have no idea if there's any space left for me to have an account lol. May get one from Amazon as have £25 gift card there.
AznAssassin
3 Dec 15#180
Ah I see, well is it worth it to buy a screen protector for it? I've still got that 'peel off mask' protector on since I'm scared I would damage the screen.
Will definitely need a case though.
Did what you said and updated to Windows 10, much better now. everything seems more user friendly. Haven't got Cortana up and running yet, should I? I hear it collects/tracks your privacy, even when privacy settings are turned off. :confused:
The reason I was unhappy about Windows app store was that I was searching for the Official Youtube app for like 5mins, then researching and realizing there wasn't any. Instead I had to download 'Hyper for Youtube' which did what I needed. I didn't think I'd have to resort to 3rd party apps for this. Why haven't they got Youtube?
I have the Skype app on my windows 8.1 laptop (rarely use this since I have a PC), but I cannot find it anymore on the app store. Did they remove it? the one on the app store ('Get Skype') forced me to install a desktop version. :disappointed:
Anyways, I was basically configuring the tablet for the parents to use and to minimize the problems they could encounter. So making it as simple as possible was my goal. Accessing Youtube and skype etc. Yet it took more effort than expected. Just bad luck I guess..
About the battery, it takes forever to charge, barely gets 1% when charging and in-use...and this is browsing the app store...
ocelot20
3 Dec 15#179
Also does anyone know of a USB hub that connects to this. I need one so I can also connect the charging cable to the tablet so it charges the tablet as well as a USB mouse and keyboard at the same time.
There are loads on ebay. But most of them have really poor worded English.
ocelot20
3 Dec 15#178
Heads up Amazon also have this for £40. I just ordered another one but from Amazon so I can get it next day via Prime.
I bought it last Thursday before I saw it posted on this site. I asked to be delivered to Argos, got it Monday. When they dropped the price, they had just sold over ten thousand in a year. Since Thrusday, they've sold another 7,000+.
The seller seems reputable, just high demands.. Anyway paypal/ebay/bank protection are there. I think it was posted from Essex somewhere. Probably overwhelming the local post office too. I'd say people who bought on the weekend or before, should get it within 48 hours. Since he's sold another few thousands since Monday.
P.S. I got dispatched status by ebay email Monday noon and it had already arrived at Argos too. First time ever happened like that. Think he's overwhelmed and sending dispatch notifications late. At one point during weekend he was charging £15 for Argos delivery, probably too much admin work.
thegamingkinginfo
2 Dec 15#175
For those that have received it, when did you place your order. I placed mine on Saturday night and its still not dispatched
sil0
2 Dec 15#174
Thanks Op. Ordered.
dealc
2 Dec 15#173
Speaker on this is tiny but not too bad. My download of win10 was about half an hour, not bad, also from next room to router. When setting up win 10, click on custom not express (recommended) then another little text line on bottom of one of the pages. Click off all the options which basically report everything to MS and slow down the device. If already installed, I guess google how to remove those reporting settings.
ocelot20
2 Dec 15#172
I did notice the audio being a bit low on the tablet (judging by the windows notification sounds. Connected via a TV audio is fine.
irabbs7
2 Dec 15#171
Have u tried any audio or video on it yet as the sound is low on mine but I think it's normal for this tablet
irabbs7
2 Dec 15#167
Hey guys i got mine today i have 365 already so how do i go about selling the one they gave with this tablet? Where can i find the code
ocelot20 to irabbs7
2 Dec 15#170
Also want to know the same thing please.
Also any suggestion's on how to improve the wifi? I have connected this up to my TV and it is working really well. Only small issue I am having is download speed. It is a tad to slow am upgrading to Windows 10 at the moment and has downloaded 650mb in just under 50 minutes.
My router is in the next room (Superhub 2ac). Can I somehow connect this to another device and share the internet with that? For example my TV is a smart TV and this is connected via homeplug. Can I connect this tablet wifi to the TV and share the TV internet connection?
vassy201187
2 Dec 15#169
oh man.. i have been looking for it everyday.. :disappointed: Just messaged them
vassy201187
2 Dec 15#165
I ordered on 26th and yet to receive my tablet :/
irabbs7 to vassy201187
2 Dec 15#168
I ordered it after you and have got it just now strange think u should message them.
dealc
2 Dec 15#166
to adjust brightness in windows 10, control panel display seems not showing, instead:
set to tablet mode to OFF (desktop is much better anyway). Settings: Systems: Tablet Mode
swipe from right edge in
choose: All Settings
System (top)
Display (top)
Brightness gauge is at bottom, low is good at night and for battery
You can long press on display, pin to start. Then drag to desktop which gives quick access to the correct section for it.
for a quick 4 step ONLY control (25 percent), click battery icon on system tray bar at bottom. Or swipe in from right, click on expand just above 'All Settings'. Below it click on sun icon below. The top method gives detailed control, not just 4 levels.
Also swiping you'll see screen rotation lock on / off.
dealc
2 Dec 15#164
Thanks mate. It's my own hotmail email I setup the windows initially.
I still don't knw if we have to start the office trial period to get url with the key? Does anyone know?
Just upgraded to win10, windows.old folder is about 11 gig, can't wait to delete it, maybe tomorrow. People upgrading to win10 should not click on 'get ms office' but click on ms office icon to start 365 days version. Win10 is working good as on my higher spec dual os tab. If you had classic_shell start button in win8.x, uninstall it after upgrade to win10 and reboot.
superivanho
2 Dec 15#163
Just tested my linx 7. Can confirm there is a low level buzzing interference noise when my earphone plugs into the headphone jack as lots of people previously raised. To me it seems only one side is affected (you can tell by the buzzing sound emitted from right channel when the connection end is loosely plugged in and then from the left channel when fully plugged in.
It's a nice tablet so far, screen is not as bad as what other people said. It's better than my previous android tablet at least.
fuzzy_logic
2 Dec 151#162
Managed to get my key ok. If they key is linked to another account, i'd get in touch with Linx support
kendzi1
2 Dec 15#160
Does linx 7 has adobe flash player?
On Adobe website state it should.
Could someone confirm?
Thanks
wenttoabetterplace to kendzi1
2 Dec 151#161
It is a full Windows computer. It can have any browser plugin you wish (flash/Silverlight etc).
dealc
2 Dec 151#159
Thanks fuzzy_logic or is it professor Zadeh from Berkley :smiley: I think he's still alive. I tried it without keyboard but from control panel: display settings (shortcut on my desktop): project to secondary screen: project to secondary screen ONLY (bottom option). It works full screen, thanks.
Right now I have it downloading Windows 10. When I get back home tonight, I'll see if I can extract the office key. Apparently if linked to an msn account already, it's not included in the URL. Folks in the linx forum thread on it also having problems extracting keys now.
Thanks again.
fuzzy_logic
2 Dec 151#158
Attach a keyboard, and press windows key + P to cycle through the display options, to display to TV only. My TV didn't like clone displays as the screen resolutions are different.
dealc
2 Dec 151#157
Added shortcut for display settings to desktop, in control panel then click & hold to create shortcut
Menus in left panel, set display from smaller to 125% medium, then tablet becomes usable
Can also set auto rotate on/off
Installed Maxthon Browser (chrome engine) as on my laptops & android, since it's fastest, works well on linx too
Installed TouchMousePointer for few times detailed operations are necessary
Installed classic shell button to have Windows 7 start button, will update to Windows 10 this weekend
Put shortcut of Intel hd graphics from control panel on desktop too
Desktop set to black to save battery and eyes
Installed winamp radio for hundreds of thousands of radio stations & streams, imported my favourites from laptop
At login, clicked bottom left icon, changed ease of access style to hard contrast. Basically gives the black theme which is highly desirable (difficult) on Windows 7 etc. Folders etc have the chic pro look of black background.
The only thing needs fixing is the tv screen is not full screen, some say turn off over scan but not in my tv menus.
Ordered the only usb hub reported to charge and run device simultaneously for under £3 on eBay.
AznAssassin
2 Dec 15#155
anyone know if the linx 7 have a screen protector under the 'peel off mask' protector?
and its probably answered but is it worth the upgrade to windows 10? or sticking at 8.1. I skimmed through the thread a while back and saw people have problems with windows 10.
this is my first tablet and I'm not very happy with windows app store, its so....limited. :disappointed:
wenttoabetterplace to AznAssassin
2 Dec 15#156
No, it doesn't. It just has a bit of a grainy screen coating (which cannot be removed). This has always been the case with the 7. The Linx 8 has a much better screen by comparison.
& yes, it is absolutely worth updating to Windows 10. For one thing, you get a myriad of excellent Microsoft apps that make the 8.1 apps look like intern projects :smiley:.
By the way, what apps are you unhappy with? I can probably advise of some good alternatives for most things...
(Get yourself updated to Windows 10 - then talk to me after you've seen what a proper version of Windows can do :smiley: )
jamin100
1 Dec 151#151
have seen this asked but between this and the fire 7 which is the best device?
usage will be reading mainly pdf's , web browsing, YouTube etc
wenttoabetterplace to jamin100
1 Dec 15#154
Windows 10 has a full and unrestricted web browser. The Fire 7 will not stream flash content (or silverlight).
On browsing alone, the Linx would be the better option. Plenty of nice Youtube apps on the Windows store - and there is also a number of touch friendly PDF apps as well.
If you don't have a big need for apps, then the Linx will serve you very well. & of course, with the use of a bluetooth mouse/keyboard and a HDMI cable, you have a full Windows 10 computer....with full/free versions of Word/Excel/Powerpoint.
I know which I would choose :smiley:
burnsfire
1 Dec 15#152
Has anyone received there order recently? Did the box come sealed? Thanks
willyzippy89 to burnsfire
1 Dec 15#153
Yeah box was sealed
Sibee75
1 Dec 15#150
I have this, its fine but don't expect to run Chrome, it becomes almost unusable with Chrome, weirdly, my 2GB Ram tablet is fine. Seems 1GB Ram just ain't enough. Also, 7 inch is poor in Desktop mode, but fine in Tablet mode. Good price though.
sumon94
1 Dec 15#148
How to retrieve the office 365 key and give it to a friend?
adamspencer95 to sumon94
1 Dec 15#149
read the comments, its been covered many times in the past.
dilatedpupils
1 Dec 15#147
If any one would like to purchase my 365 key I am selling it for £25.
bex85
1 Dec 15#146
I used AMIDuOS a couple of months back on my Surface Pro and it worked quite well. Had tried BlueStacks a year or so previously and wasn't that impressed with it but, was happy with AMIDuOS. Only thing is from what I can remember, there's a 30 day trial and then it's $15 or something. Which seems a great price for what it is. If I hadnt of sold my Surface I probably would have bought it. When I get this I may sell my Android tablet and buy AMIDuOS as it was rather good :smiley:.
chrissafc
1 Dec 15#145
bought one thanks
mahdi9
30 Nov 15#136
hey does anyone know if you can download google play store on this and external apps like showbox. Thanks
amour3k to mahdi9
1 Dec 15#144
Directly = a fat NO!.
Indirectly = a fat YES!.
Try, eg. Bluestacks, AMIDuOS, WindowsAndroid, &/or download Google's Android SDK for the task, & take it from there, etc? (amongst various methods ..... ) :-)
Would the Linx be any better than a Fire Stick for running Kodi on a TV?
Anyone managed to compare the two?
Cheers
phoenix4102 to zermattbusby
30 Nov 15#138
+1. I'd like to know this as well. :smiley:
Reebok Ron
30 Nov 15#135
Is there any way to tell if an office 365 key has already been used/registered? And is it possible to download office 365 for a clean install?
othen
30 Nov 15#134
I have bought one of these, like a lot of IT purchases I'm not quite sure why I need it, but it is too cheap at under £40 not to get. It will come with Windows 8 installed, and if I remember correctly there is still a free upgrade from there to Win 8.1, and there again it is free (at the moment) to Windows 10. I'm not sure whether that path is desirable, but it certainly seems possible (at no cost).
Alan
tdk2bu
30 Nov 15#133
Thanks for that. Looking at sky website you can only watch on your pc device if you have sky go which requires the usual full home subscription, shame there's no windows app for sky sports mobile tv like there is for iphone and android,
tdk2bu
30 Nov 15#131
I'm tempted to get this, anyone know if you can get the sky sports mobile tv app on windows tablets and then watch on your tv through the HDMI?
I've cancelled my usual sky subscription but don't mind paying the £9.99 a month for sky sports mobile tv app that you can through say iphone and android devices
wenttoabetterplace to tdk2bu
30 Nov 15#132
Can sky sports be accessed via a full desktop internet browser? If so, it'll work.
rohgammanu
30 Nov 151#130
Srsly though, it had 5 stuck pixels within a week, I wish I did sell it.
wenttoabetterplace
30 Nov 15#129
Thieving so and so.
hiphophustler
30 Nov 15#125
can we deffo sell the office subscription
rohgammanu to hiphophustler
30 Nov 15#128
If this is anything like the HP Stream 7 (and it mostly is), you can pull the Office serial by following THESE steps. I managed to nab the serial from mine before I sent it back for a refund back in April but never got around to selling it on. Checked last month to see if it'd expired and now it's linked with my Microsoft account. :s
xc3lr
30 Nov 15#127
Thanks OP. Bought one.
dealc
30 Nov 15#126
Bought this on Thursday to be sent to Argos, just got notification been sent. They had sold just over ten thousand in a long time by Thursday morning. Now it's over sixteen thousand sold and climbing. Their local post office must be grumpy. Bought it mainly for the hdmi port for kodi use in bedroom. Will use phone as remote as there are free Wi-Fi mouse apps to control desktop hopefully like as in android. Will set to auto start like my kodi boxes to run kodi on boot. Also will use kodi web service Chorus on phone web browser to control my kodi vertical skin.
p.s. got it.
Reebok Ron
30 Nov 15#123
A question for the more technical minded out there. What's the highest bit rate of video this tablet can support out of the HDMI interface for full HD video 1080p?
fatdeeman to Reebok Ron
30 Nov 152#124
I've played 50gb direct bluray rips with it no problem, the video is hardware accelerated by the intel graphics so the CPU load even playing these files is pretty low. Just use a player that supports hardware acceleration like Kodi and you should be fine!
wenttoabetterplace
30 Nov 153#122
Yep. You can add 4 years worth - at which point, take out a month subscription to 365 Home on Office.com (then cancel the sub).
You will then have 4 years of Office 365 Home, giving Office 2016 + 60 Skype minute per month + 1TB OneDrive for 5 users.
No cheaper way to get an excellent amount of cloud storage - and of course the best Office suite.
fuzzy_logic
30 Nov 15#121
So Microsoft just add a year to your existing subscription each time you activate a key? Might buy another....
foes4you
29 Nov 151#103
My wife is happy with 7 inches
vassy201187 to foes4you
30 Nov 15#120
Is it the linx 7 u meant? :stuck_out_tongue:
fatdeeman
30 Nov 15#119
Bought one last year for £59 and it's been great! Amazing how well it runs for 1gb of ram. Use it for Kodi on my 55" tv via HDMI all the time and found a cheap little usb hub on ebay that allows simultaneous charging and connectivity.
burnsfire
30 Nov 15#117
I'm really tempted to buy 1, but not sure about how 16,000 have sold and very little feedback given from current sales.
wenttoabetterplace to burnsfire
30 Nov 15#118
It was a Black Friday deal - so the vast majority of those tablets won't have even been posted yet!
(I bought this deal from this store last year - aside from delayed delivery, the process was all good. I definitely recommend them).
bex85
30 Nov 151#113
Do not need, do not need, do not need.
Bought :man:
BubaMan to bex85
30 Nov 152#116
HUKD CRAB Syndrome - very bad :disappointed:
(Can't Resist A Bargain) :stuck_out_tongue:
randomandy
30 Nov 15#114
Is the Windows 10 serial key retrievable so I could move the windows 10 install to a PC?
BubaMan to randomandy
30 Nov 151#115
Yes and no respectively.
You can use Magical Jelly Bean to find out the key but it'll be tied to the CPU serial on the tablet.
On the upside, if you need to rebuild it with a generic Windows 10 disc, Windows will check after installation, find your key and automatically activate :smiley:
onlinejobwork
30 Nov 15#112
How much disk space left after windows 10 upgrade? Can you formate everything and install clean windows 10 on it like PC?
hovic7
30 Nov 15#111
Will this play fifa and minecraft and isn't 1gb really poor??? How would this compare to an Ipad.. Please help as I'm not very techy and I want to buy the right thing. Also can you play Google play aps
jedijacobs
29 Nov 15#95
This or Lenovo A8?
AppStar to jedijacobs
30 Nov 15#110
The A8 is sold out in most places. In terms of operating systems I'd go for the A8 as Android has more choice and options than Windows on a tablet.
dappodan1
30 Nov 15#109
what he said, if anyone is interested PM only if you have the tablet in your posession
vaiorior
30 Nov 15#108
Ordered 2 for Xmas presents.
Can I use it year by year on my laptop or they expire after 6 months for example. Thanks btw
Heat added
ijwia
30 Nov 151#107
cheers
dijital
29 Nov 15#106
These things are a great way to get sky go on your TV and easily take it with you on the move.
paza12
29 Nov 15#105
This or the fire 7? Can this run android?
bsoltan
29 Nov 15#104
Great deal considering I paid £30 just for Office the other day.
winchman
29 Nov 15#102
There's a USB otg in the box with it. If you want to use full size HDMI you will need an adaptor.
torgul
29 Nov 15#99
All this needs is a usb port.
wenttoabetterplace to torgul
29 Nov 15#101
It has one...
(You just need a USB OTG cable to attach full size pen drives etc)
esar
29 Nov 15#100
Dam it, my thumb accidently fell on the "buy it now" button ;-)
esar
29 Nov 15#98
If the seller makes £10 per unit, that's a great pay day, everybody wins!
far
29 Nov 151#97
eBay
Rambot
29 Nov 151#93
This is a lot of tab for your money.
1. This or Amazon Fire 7?
2. Can Android be installed on this tablet? I am coming from Windows, so was hoping to give Android a go.
Can't justify keeping a Fire 7 and this :stuck_out_tongue:
irabbs7 to Rambot
29 Nov 15#96
wanted to ask same q this or the fire. also i heard google play can be installed on the fire but not this.
winchman
29 Nov 15#94
Minus P&P and VAT..
kowalski
29 Nov 15#92
"15,570 sold" :confused:
at £39.99 a piece that's a cool £622,644.30
phpandsql
29 Nov 15#91
Bought one thanks
scott_w_1981
29 Nov 15#90
Ordered this site costs me too much lol
thegamingkinginfo
29 Nov 15#89
What platform did you sell it on?
thegamingkinginfo
29 Nov 15#85
So the Microsoft Office 365 Key isn't separate in the box? Selling on eBay will be hard I guess, without it. People might think it's a scam
wenttoabetterplace to thegamingkinginfo
29 Nov 152#86
Just sell it via Gumtree or similar. People will always be wanting these keys.
I bought 4 years worth this time last year, and did the Office 365 Home (5 user) conversion trick. 4 years of 365 Home for under £80 :smiley:.
You will get at least £30 for each licence.
far to thegamingkinginfo
29 Nov 15#88
I sold mine about 2 weeks ago - no problems at all and I managed to get £20 for it :smiley:
wenttoabetterplace
29 Nov 15#87
Does anyone know if these Linx 7's still have the mechanical hiss in the headphone port? & do they still have the grainy screens that look like a screen protector is still attached to the screen?
(Both of these issues were prevalent last year - and both issues were resolved by the Linx :sunglasses:.
winchman
29 Nov 151#84
Connect to WiFi, then press 'get office', then disconnect WiFi, then press next on the office pop up, the web browser will open with a web address, within that address will be the code made up of 5 groups of 5 numbers and letters.
ShaunR
28 Nov 15#70
Holy crap mine is here too. What a nice little device! Now I just need to flog the 365 licence.
subliminalaura to ShaunR
29 Nov 15#83
How ? Isn't the licence pre-activated or OEM ?
//edit ordered despite not being able to run linux on it. Virtualbox will have to do I guess :/
wandaluzt
29 Nov 15#82
This is worth it just for the Office/OneDrive subscription on its own. I purchased last year from this seller and the sub is just about up. Great value. Yes it does upgrade to Windows 10 and no it doesn't slow it down.
moneybanks14
29 Nov 15#81
Ordered cheers OP..
Voyager
29 Nov 15#80
Ordered Thu, 26th morning. Still waiting for it to arrive!
Sorry but I have 1 more question. The HDMI port is it a mini HDMI port or a normal one?
ocelot20
28 Nov 15#74
Thanks ordered.
ocelot20
28 Nov 151#71
Question can I essentially use this as a Pc? Looking for a cheap windows PC for a bedroom. Can I connect this to my TV via hdmi. Connect a USB hub to the USB port and then connect a mouse and keyboard to it. I just need it for basic internet browsing and kodi.
kopking23 to ocelot20
28 Nov 151#73
Yes you can, thats exactly what I have done with mine. You dont really need a keyboard as has on screen keyboard but a bluetooth mouse or wireless usb one is good. It only has one usb port so you cant charge it and use the wireless usb for mouse/keyboard etc. Which is why its better just get bluetooth controller I have one of those mini remotes with keyboard on it via bluetooth. I use it mainly for Kodi and its really good.
J400uk
28 Nov 15#72
Mines just arrived, impressed at the super fast delivery and tablet itself seems good quality. A lot nicer than the 7" Hipstreet I had previously
winchman
28 Nov 15#67
Just received mine, that was quick!!
dilatedpupils to winchman
28 Nov 15#69
When did you order it :confused:
titchyyyyy
28 Nov 151#68
If anybody buys the tablet for the subscription alone and doesn't want the tablet, I wouldn't mind buying it off you for £25 if you don't want it. We both win.
Subscription offers on these tablets are limited until March 2016, so you have plenty of time and it comes with a free upgrade to Windows 10 which makes the tablet even faster than it was before.
fuzzy_logic
27 Nov 151#66
Worth it for the Office 365 subscription - mine is up for renewal shortly. Should be able to flog tablet for £30+ once i have the key
winchman
27 Nov 15#63
i presume the office 365 can be used on 1 pc/mac + 1 tablet + 1Tb onedrive. Is that right?
One has just sold on ebay for £30.
dilatedpupils to winchman
27 Nov 15#65
I also sold a code on ebay too but I had a message from the buyer 29 days later saying the code was not valid (it was) had no choice but to refund. I got the code from extracting from a tablet like this. Next time I might sell on here!
ocelot20
27 Nov 15#64
Can you upgrade this to Windows 10?
Edit: Never mind I see under the title it says free windows 10 upgrade.
LinxSupport7
27 Nov 153#62
Hi, there have been a couple of occasions, this is when the date is either set wrong or a glitch in MS system - if you experience any issues please email the serial number to [email protected] and we will re instate the office for you. this has only happened on a handful of occasions. thanks.
misa426
27 Nov 15#60
So some people are saying the Microsoft Office 365 deal's expired, so if you buy this it won't work? Can anyone confirm? If true it's a no go.
DocRobotnik to misa426
27 Nov 15#61
It says it comes with office 365 in the description, so if it doesn't you can return it for false advertising.
J400uk
27 Nov 15#59
Too cheap to miss
titchyyyyy
27 Nov 15#58
Runs faster and smoother than any Android device at this price point, I purchased one to play Hearthstone on basically. I sold the subscription for £25 to a friend at Uni, not a bad device for £15 really.
pc5020 - thanks, that's what I needed to know. appreciated!
vassy201187
26 Nov 15#55
Heat added :smiley:
leelukehope
26 Nov 151#54
You raise a very fair point. People may ask why you care but everyone would like to be credited for the time they spent sharing the deal, especially when HUKD get the cash for it. Not to mention many think if you've never posted a hot deal that you shouldn't have an opinion on this site. You might think you sound petty but I say credit where credits due. Probably so that HUKD can put a proper affiliate link that'll bring em more dollars... In any case my credit goes to you, not the tool whose messing about.
Goodman
26 Nov 15#40
its asking for £15.99 even for CC to Argos
Edu115 to Goodman
26 Nov 15#53
Same thing here, anyone know why?
condemmedman
26 Nov 151#52
Not knocking you. But why does that matter ? as long as people get the deal., it's not as if you get paid for it same as when people moan about reports or duplicates! Just don't read it.
Voyager
26 Nov 15#51
I ordered mine in the morning based on your original thread! Thanks!!
esar
26 Nov 15#50
Being windows, would any external webcam install and work?
I have a snake camera that won't work on android, even with apps that say they do!
magicjay1986
26 Nov 153#37
Hey guys - thanks for the reports in the other thread. Few of you got in touch about this one after it was removed so we listened and allowed this merchant to be shared but only their eBay/Amazon stores at the moment to see how things go. So this thread has been returned :smiley:
Funghi to magicjay1986
26 Nov 154#49
That is all well and good and don't want to sound like a whinge (though I will anyway no doubt) but it was me who put the first thread up and have been denied the credit for it? This was the second thread I believe so wondered why mine wasn't the one restored?
Not looking to argue, just a genuine question.
amour3k
26 Nov 15#48
CHEAP AS CHIPS MAN?, damnnnnnnnnnnn!, luvvvvvvvv'ing the fact that its 32GB & not 16GB for the small money as well ..... :-)
thecunningslug
26 Nov 15#44
please can someone explain in simple terms what the difference is between this and an android tablet? I want to get a cheap tablet for the kids but have no idea if this would be suitable. tia!
pc5020 to thecunningslug
26 Nov 15#45
youd be better off with an android tablet if its for the kids, itll be much easier for them to use
DocRobotnik to thecunningslug
26 Nov 15#47
Essentially it's thew app store. Google Android store has more apps than Microsoft's, so if your children like to have the latest and greatest apps (but don't have an ipad) the Android is a better choice.
Windows has all the main apps - your social networking, banking, movie apps, popular games etc, but it has fewer overall, and tends to get them later than Apple or Android.
Also, Android allows you to download unathorised apps from the internet, windows does not. That's my biggest issue with Windows.
Hope that helps.
misa426
26 Nov 15#38
Will I be able to sell the Office 365 subscription on?
DocRobotnik to misa426
26 Nov 15#46
Yes. for about £25-28 on ebay, meaning after fees it's still a £15-17 tablet with Windows 10.
Bonus.
louiselouise
26 Nov 15#43
Great price - I got a refurb Connect 7 (Linx 7) clone a few weeks back at £5 cheaper, but the extra fiver is great for New AND Office 365 - though is the offer still running? On the tablet I got it said the offer had expired, NOT redeemed (as I understand it):
Here https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2987493 it says "When you purchase a new device that comes with an offer to redeem a subscription or Office, there is a limited amount of time for you to redeem the offer. Your limited time starts when you activate Windows. When you launch Office, you will be shown the last date to redeem the offer. If you don't redeem by this date, the next time you launch Office you will receive the message that the offer has expired."
kembiff
26 Nov 15#42
Does it have built in gps? I want to use it with maps on the move.
far
26 Nov 151#41
What rubbish. I have one and it has!
jordib
26 Nov 15#39
is there a difference in this and the hp stream 7"?
misa426
26 Nov 15#36
I read that Windows 10 slows it down. Is that true?
Could anyone tell me how old, 2008-ish Source games run on this? Left 4 Dead in particular?
Thanks.
JimmyLevvy2
26 Nov 15#35
Thank you!
bilbob
26 Nov 153#34
Just report the post. I have.
It really should be one set of rules for everyone. And this, as it stands, isn't.
winchman
26 Nov 159#33
Why are you not bothered??
The first poster is denied the credit for a good deal. I have had several good deals taken down for what appears to be rather dubious reasons, including 'a company based in an EU country'(the companies own website, not a dealer), which is rather strange given that Amazon is EU based.
JayGB1982
26 Nov 15#32
anyone know a good case with keyboard for this?
Zacthedragon
26 Nov 151#18
Does this qualify for a free Windows 10 Upgrade?
iamaplebian to Zacthedragon
26 Nov 151#19
no
The_Hoff to Zacthedragon
26 Nov 151#31
Yes, anything less than 10" automatically qualifies.
plagued
26 Nov 153#30
I have one, when it starts up before you even log in it tells you there is a windows 10 update and then proceeds to seamlessly update to windows 10.... be prepared for a wait though, if this is a gift you may want to unbox it and update it first and then package it back up
DocRobotnik
26 Nov 15#29
Now THIS is tempting value. Great price. If ONLY it was Android.
thekanester
26 Nov 153#28
Well, I bought one for ma dear ol' daddy last Christmas and updated it for him when Win 10 was released. Works great.
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The first poster is denied the credit for a good deal. I have had several good deals taken down for what appears to be rather dubious reasons, including 'a company based in an EU country'(the companies own website, not a dealer), which is rather strange given that Amazon is EU based.
You can activate the subscription on another device, or even sell/gift the subscription to someone else by following the instructions below.
1) Run Office for the first time, it should take you to an activation webpage.
2) DO NOT SIGN IN. Copy the web address, you should see 5 sets of 5 capitalised alpha numerals in a string of 5, similar to the one below
XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
3) THATS IT! Thats the code you'll need to activate on another device!
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I would personally go for the 8 inch version - it can be had for a tenner more!
Tablet is on standby (screen off), try turn it on with On/Off button. back-light is on and visible but no background/login appears. can't swipe up or anything to login.
I tried shutting down manually with just the On/Off button but it doesn't shutdown(basically does nothing. however this showed the message with the option to swipe down to shutdown (background also visible).
had to reset the tablet by holding On/Off + Windows button for 10 seconds.
This a bug? it happens every now and then. but not always.Usually when I leave it standby for a long time.
looking at the code in the URL when i go to activate (didnt sign in) it's in the following format
XXXXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
when the above instructions say it should be 5 lots of 5. XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
Basically the first lot for me is 7 digits. I assume i discard the first 2 digits then my code begins from there?
thanks
The unit I received proved to have a faulty screen straight out of the box and linx tech support told me to return it for a replacement... laptop outlet offered me the option of replacement or refund and to put a note in with my option - I opted for replacement but have just received a full refund.
I have called them directly and even though they have them in stock (as they are still selling them) they say they won't do anything but refund as it was an ebay deal. Would never use them again, very poor customer service.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007KLTY54?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
I got this mini keyboard and touch pad and it works well with it. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FF9V9QA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
People on the linx forums say this usb hub works with it. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271641277647?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Set the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\CSEnabled to 0. This will disable the sleep function and turn-off the display instead.
From there you will been able to change the advanced power settings like hard drive shut down timer, screen off timer and other additional settings. You have to change this registry key before this options show up.
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-skip-the-line-and-upgrade-to-windows-10-now-1720854489
(These things have been mentioned throughout this thread...so for most people, it won't be a surprise)
But this isn't really an issue. Metrotube does a better job of playing and downloading/caching Youtube videos than any of the official Youtube apps.
As for Skype - it has now been integrated into the Messaging app on the November update.
Baytrail tablets always take forever to charge when in use. This is a full x86 processor, being charged by 5V 1.5amp USB. The only way to charge it quickly is by dimming the screen (or ideally, switching the screen off entirely).
You get used to it.
also I've got some great tips I've discovered these 2 days that will make your linx7 better. Will write more later.
Where did you sell it?
Someone on this thread (I think) said they had sold on ebay but the buyer opened case stating it didn't work (though it probably did).
it will ask you to activate the license and will direct you to the page to sign in mircosoft live account. If you want to use it, just sign in. If you don't want to use it, don't log in but instead copy the web address. you shall be able to find the 25 long digit code. That is the key you are looking for.
http://www.linxtablet.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=509&p=8271
bought one for £2.27
Amazon still doing at the 39.99 price.
I think the biggest let down of windows tablet is the keyboard. It doesn't pop up or close down itself like android!
Just sold off the office key for £24, used £20 worth nectar card points from initial purchase so essentially get the tablet for free :smiley:
Will definitely need a case though.
Did what you said and updated to Windows 10, much better now. everything seems more user friendly. Haven't got Cortana up and running yet, should I? I hear it collects/tracks your privacy, even when privacy settings are turned off. :confused:
The reason I was unhappy about Windows app store was that I was searching for the Official Youtube app for like 5mins, then researching and realizing there wasn't any. Instead I had to download 'Hyper for Youtube' which did what I needed. I didn't think I'd have to resort to 3rd party apps for this. Why haven't they got Youtube?
I have the Skype app on my windows 8.1 laptop (rarely use this since I have a PC), but I cannot find it anymore on the app store. Did they remove it? the one on the app store ('Get Skype') forced me to install a desktop version. :disappointed:
Anyways, I was basically configuring the tablet for the parents to use and to minimize the problems they could encounter. So making it as simple as possible was my goal. Accessing Youtube and skype etc. Yet it took more effort than expected. Just bad luck I guess..
About the battery, it takes forever to charge, barely gets 1% when charging and in-use...and this is browsing the app store...
There are loads on ebay. But most of them have really poor worded English.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00O636WJU?keywords=linx7&qid=1449110017&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
The seller seems reputable, just high demands.. Anyway paypal/ebay/bank protection are there. I think it was posted from Essex somewhere. Probably overwhelming the local post office too. I'd say people who bought on the weekend or before, should get it within 48 hours. Since he's sold another few thousands since Monday.
P.S. I got dispatched status by ebay email Monday noon and it had already arrived at Argos too. First time ever happened like that. Think he's overwhelmed and sending dispatch notifications late. At one point during weekend he was charging £15 for Argos delivery, probably too much admin work.
Also any suggestion's on how to improve the wifi? I have connected this up to my TV and it is working really well. Only small issue I am having is download speed. It is a tad to slow am upgrading to Windows 10 at the moment and has downloaded 650mb in just under 50 minutes.
My router is in the next room (Superhub 2ac). Can I somehow connect this to another device and share the internet with that? For example my TV is a smart TV and this is connected via homeplug. Can I connect this tablet wifi to the TV and share the TV internet connection?
set to tablet mode to OFF (desktop is much better anyway). Settings: Systems: Tablet Mode
swipe from right edge in
choose: All Settings
System (top)
Display (top)
Brightness gauge is at bottom, low is good at night and for battery
You can long press on display, pin to start. Then drag to desktop which gives quick access to the correct section for it.
for a quick 4 step ONLY control (25 percent), click battery icon on system tray bar at bottom. Or swipe in from right, click on expand just above 'All Settings'. Below it click on sun icon below. The top method gives detailed control, not just 4 levels.
Also swiping you'll see screen rotation lock on / off.
I still don't knw if we have to start the office trial period to get url with the key? Does anyone know?
Just upgraded to win10, windows.old folder is about 11 gig, can't wait to delete it, maybe tomorrow. People upgrading to win10 should not click on 'get ms office' but click on ms office icon to start 365 days version. Win10 is working good as on my higher spec dual os tab. If you had classic_shell start button in win8.x, uninstall it after upgrade to win10 and reboot.
It's a nice tablet so far, screen is not as bad as what other people said. It's better than my previous android tablet at least.
On Adobe website state it should.
Could someone confirm?
Thanks
Right now I have it downloading Windows 10. When I get back home tonight, I'll see if I can extract the office key. Apparently if linked to an msn account already, it's not included in the URL. Folks in the linx forum thread on it also having problems extracting keys now.
Thanks again.
Menus in left panel, set display from smaller to 125% medium, then tablet becomes usable
Can also set auto rotate on/off
Installed Maxthon Browser (chrome engine) as on my laptops & android, since it's fastest, works well on linx too
Installed TouchMousePointer for few times detailed operations are necessary
Installed classic shell button to have Windows 7 start button, will update to Windows 10 this weekend
Put shortcut of Intel hd graphics from control panel on desktop too
Desktop set to black to save battery and eyes
Installed winamp radio for hundreds of thousands of radio stations & streams, imported my favourites from laptop
At login, clicked bottom left icon, changed ease of access style to hard contrast. Basically gives the black theme which is highly desirable (difficult) on Windows 7 etc. Folders etc have the chic pro look of black background.
The only thing needs fixing is the tv screen is not full screen, some say turn off over scan but not in my tv menus.
Ordered the only usb hub reported to charge and run device simultaneously for under £3 on eBay.
and its probably answered but is it worth the upgrade to windows 10? or sticking at 8.1. I skimmed through the thread a while back and saw people have problems with windows 10.
this is my first tablet and I'm not very happy with windows app store, its so....limited. :disappointed:
& yes, it is absolutely worth updating to Windows 10. For one thing, you get a myriad of excellent Microsoft apps that make the 8.1 apps look like intern projects :smiley:.
By the way, what apps are you unhappy with? I can probably advise of some good alternatives for most things...
(Get yourself updated to Windows 10 - then talk to me after you've seen what a proper version of Windows can do :smiley: )
usage will be reading mainly pdf's , web browsing, YouTube etc
On browsing alone, the Linx would be the better option. Plenty of nice Youtube apps on the Windows store - and there is also a number of touch friendly PDF apps as well.
If you don't have a big need for apps, then the Linx will serve you very well. & of course, with the use of a bluetooth mouse/keyboard and a HDMI cable, you have a full Windows 10 computer....with full/free versions of Word/Excel/Powerpoint.
I know which I would choose :smiley:
Indirectly = a fat YES!.
Try, eg. Bluestacks, AMIDuOS, WindowsAndroid, &/or download Google's Android SDK for the task, & take it from there, etc? (amongst various methods ..... ) :-)
http://www.hotukdeals.com/misc/official-linx-7-8-windows-8-1-owner-s-thread-2089133?p=23790475
http://linxtablet.co.uk/index.php
Anyone managed to compare the two?
Cheers
Alan
I've cancelled my usual sky subscription but don't mind paying the £9.99 a month for sky sports mobile tv app that you can through say iphone and android devices
Srsly though, it had 5 stuck pixels within a week, I wish I did sell it.
p.s. got it.
You will then have 4 years of Office 365 Home, giving Office 2016 + 60 Skype minute per month + 1TB OneDrive for 5 users.
No cheaper way to get an excellent amount of cloud storage - and of course the best Office suite.
(I bought this deal from this store last year - aside from delayed delivery, the process was all good. I definitely recommend them).
Bought :man:
(Can't Resist A Bargain) :stuck_out_tongue:
You can use Magical Jelly Bean to find out the key but it'll be tied to the CPU serial on the tablet.
On the upside, if you need to rebuild it with a generic Windows 10 disc, Windows will check after installation, find your key and automatically activate :smiley:
Can I use it year by year on my laptop or they expire after 6 months for example. Thanks btw
Heat added
(You just need a USB OTG cable to attach full size pen drives etc)
1. This or Amazon Fire 7?
2. Can Android be installed on this tablet? I am coming from Windows, so was hoping to give Android a go.
Can't justify keeping a Fire 7 and this :stuck_out_tongue:
at £39.99 a piece that's a cool £622,644.30
I bought 4 years worth this time last year, and did the Office 365 Home (5 user) conversion trick. 4 years of 365 Home for under £80 :smiley:.
You will get at least £30 for each licence.
(Both of these issues were prevalent last year - and both issues were resolved by the Linx :sunglasses:.
//edit ordered despite not being able to run linux on it. Virtualbox will have to do I guess :/
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351367519098?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Subscription offers on these tablets are limited until March 2016, so you have plenty of time and it comes with a free upgrade to Windows 10 which makes the tablet even faster than it was before.
One has just sold on ebay for £30.
Edit: Never mind I see under the title it says free windows 10 upgrade.
I have a snake camera that won't work on android, even with apps that say they do!
Not looking to argue, just a genuine question.
Windows has all the main apps - your social networking, banking, movie apps, popular games etc, but it has fewer overall, and tends to get them later than Apple or Android.
Also, Android allows you to download unathorised apps from the internet, windows does not. That's my biggest issue with Windows.
Hope that helps.
Bonus.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/connect-7-win-8-1-32gb-1gb-refurb-grade-a-36-99-rakuten-cheapest-electrical-2312212?p=26372955
Here https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2987493 it says "When you purchase a new device that comes with an offer to redeem a subscription or Office, there is a limited amount of time for you to redeem the offer. Your limited time starts when you activate Windows. When you launch Office, you will be shown the last date to redeem the offer. If you don't redeem by this date, the next time you launch Office you will receive the message that the offer has expired."
Could anyone tell me how old, 2008-ish Source games run on this? Left 4 Dead in particular?
Thanks.
It really should be one set of rules for everyone. And this, as it stands, isn't.
The first poster is denied the credit for a good deal. I have had several good deals taken down for what appears to be rather dubious reasons, including 'a company based in an EU country'(the companies own website, not a dealer), which is rather strange given that Amazon is EU based.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/all/feedback/new
Dear HUKD users,
Why you so bothered?
Sincerely oUkTuRkEyIII
I have seen the link below but can't see it because you need to be registered.
http://linxtablet.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=12
You can activate the subscription on another device, or even sell/gift the subscription to someone else by following the instructions below.
1) Run Office for the first time, it should take you to an activation webpage.
2) DO NOT SIGN IN. Copy the web address, you should see 5 sets of 5 capitalised alpha numerals in a string of 5, similar to the one below
XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
3) THATS IT! Thats the code you'll need to activate on another device!
Last edited by Dann on Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:40 pm
heat added
Any mod care to comment?