In Sainsburys Uxbridge today - linx 10 light is £49 , 3 left in stock!
Sainsbury assistant said it was nationwide based on stock availability!
Linx 8 also available for £50
Linx 10 Keyboard from amazon £25
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pinnocchio
14 Jan 1625#28
Repost from Linx 8 thread.
The Five Stages of Opportunist Resellers......
Stage 1. Pre Purchase Calculation.
It's only £50 and worth £100, and I can sell the Office Licence separately to make another £25-£30. I'll make £80 clear profit easy.
Stage 2. Expectation.
I have to get it and get it listed on E-Bay as quickly as possible. I know, I'll spend 30 minutes finding out where they have stock and then drive there and collect to be sure. So in total I'll spend maybe 90 minutes getting all my ducks in a row....but I'm sure to make £80 easy.
Stage 3. Hope.
OK....Got it and had a quick play...not sure what all the excitement is about.
Had a few problems extracting the Office Licence key...took a couple of hours in the end, but got it done. Took some photos so my listing looks good, by the time I'd done a decent non generic listing with my own decent photos took half an hour. Listings up and looks good, can't wait till Sunday evening when I'm bound to sell it for £80.
Stage 4. Reality.
"What the frack!!!, There's bl**dy loads of these listed now and prices seem to be dropping fast". My auction eventually closed at £55 and I only got £20 for the Office Licence as well. Oh well I suppose £75 is better then nothing as I'll still make £35. I'll pack it up and take it to the Post Office tomorrow.
Stage 5. Depression.
Forgot about the E-Bay and Paypal fees, in total that came to a tenner across both of the auctions....and another quid for packing it up and packing material. Took me half an hour waiting in the Post Office to get it posted on top of the half hour packing it up. Looking back I probably spent a couple of quid on petrol collecting it as well. So have to knock £13 off my profit of £35...so made £22 altogether. Hang on though, I spent nearly four and a half hours doing all this...to make £22........that's less then minimum wage!!
Frack!!!!
spitefulg
14 Jan 163#54
Remember when you update to windows 10 to run disk cleanup and remove the previous version to free up those precious gbs, also if you pop in a sd card, open computer management, go to disk management and format it as a ntfs folder. This way you can install apps to it as well as change document folders to this location, which you can do if you just pop it in and use it as a removable drive.
Latest comments (328)
Gnasher2013
16 Feb 16#328
No, the original Linx 10 had a 1 year sub, but this is a lite version.
af191
16 Feb 16#327
Don't these come pre installed with office 365
modmouse
5 Feb 16#326
I just mentioned about the Micro SD support for apps, not running fine for me from the micro SD try running app games from the marketplace download some large ones like Halo spartan strike or assault couldnt get that to load to the menu and into the game would only display the initial videos and then wouldnt get any further.
Is it safe to delete previous version under the storage section in settings, it shows almost 6GB used up but it was pre-loaded with Windows 10 so how can a previous version exist? I've only got 9GB left with only a handful of apps and small number of applications installed.
Since it's only a few apps / games that I want that wont load I might just give up on SD card for those and delete previous version as you mentioned and move them over.
osstis
5 Feb 16#325
Just one thing more guys, this is a major update and it will take a while to be done (2-3hrs). Once it's finished you can unplug USB, pop sd card in, Go to Settings > System >Storage and now you can select your Micro SD card to intall apps too. Also under Storage Click on top drive This PC (C:) Scroll down and Tap Temporary files then Delete Temporary files and finaly Delete previous version to release more space from C:
You can't just transfer data from recovery usb to another drive as it has special instructions assigned to this drive once recovery has been created. Put a micro sd card in and go to settings>system>Storage and change Save location for apps, media and so on (don't forget to press apply). I've installed a few games from Windows Store and all located on memory card works fine, also got Deamon Lite to read ISO files and install larger games, also running fine straight from micro SD. I have around 6GB free on C:
modmouse
4 Feb 16#324
Trying to use a 128gb Micro SDXC SanDisk but no games will load from micro sd ( apps ) stock formating stock drivers :disappointed: games load without issue on the built in storage.
Lamz
4 Feb 16#323
Finally got Windows 10 updated.
Greatly appreciate your help. I couldn’t manage it without your professional guide.
At the end it didn’t look that difficult. But due to my old age and lack of computer knowledge I felt quite stressful during the processing without knowing what’s happening next……
Now it shows 1.2GB left in C only. I need to free up some space before using the tablet properly.
I understand that I need to keep the Recovery drive USB in the case of resetting the tablet to the factory settings in the future,
1) Can I transfer the entire contents from the Recovery drive USB to another 2TB external HD? So I can reuse this USB stick for my daily task as before.
2) If I delete temporary files and previous version (total 6.9GB) in the C, will I still be able to reset the tablet to the factory settings in the future?
3) Do I need to delete Windows.old folder in the C? If it’s deleted, will it affect the factory settings in the future?
Currently running the updates using WiFi at work
So far it's looking ok……
Lamz
31 Jan 16#320
Create the Recovery Drive Successfully
But after checked the update in the settings, the message appeared
" There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keeping seeing this and want to search the web or contract support for informations, this may help: (0x8024402f)"
Keep click "Retry", same message.
Is it could be the WiFi connection sharing through my mobile?
I'll try to run the updates using WiFi at work tomorrow.
mo
31 Jan 16#319
I have changed the wireless channel and so far (8 hours) things are looking good :smiley:
Lamz
31 Jan 16#318
Thank very much you for reply.
I'll give a try.
The new tablet was just come out package. No personal data was installed.
Lamz
31 Jan 16#316
Can't create recovery drive
Start tablet, format 8gb usb stick as NTFS, search "create the recovery drive", ticked "Back up system files to the recovery drive", click "next", then I was panic and hit "cancel". (stupid me!)
Then run "create the recovery drive" again.
It started creation of recovery drive; formats, copies utilities and begins backing up system files before it eventually stops saying
"We can't create a recovery drive" with the added info "A problem occurred while creating the recovery drive".
Windows Explorer shows this drive has the following installed on "D":
1.Boot folder
2.EFI folder
3.Sources Folder
4.bootmgr file
5.bootmgr.efi file
6.reagent.xml file
Total 670mb
On the 3rd attempts just left sitting over night for 7hrs and eventually get the same "error" .
I noticed
1). a message shown "windows isn't actived" on the bottom of "Settings"
2). 8gb usb formatted in "NTFS" was changed to the name of "Recovery" in the format of "FAT32(default)" after copied the above 670mb
Please help.
osstis to Lamz
31 Jan 16#317
I would suggest as follow:
Format your USB as NTFS
Then do System reset from Win boot ( when tablet switched off press Vol Down and Power, hold both for 10 sec and release, select recovery) Go thru initial set up, skip everything apart of Wifi settings and try to create recovery drive again. Of course all above will wipe up all your personal data.
amour3k
29 Jan 16#315
Either update Realtek wifi drivers?, &/or have/use LESS 'Devices' on your 1 wif-fi Router or something?, or .....
(it may be a case of 'System Overload' perhaps?) lol. :-)
kkman1988
28 Jan 16#311
Hi guys.
Is anyone else having internet connectivity issues with their tablets connecting to wifi?
If so...can you give me advice please?
Thanks.
osstis to kkman1988
29 Jan 16#312
Try to update Realtek wifi drivers, also change settings for wifi router like channel or Wifi band 2,5GHz
mo to kkman1988
29 Jan 16#314
I bought 3, first one lost connection when in another room, I relocated the router - problem resolved for this one. Then a few days later I opened the second tablet and have wifi issues, I opened the third tablet same wifi issue, the first tablet is still working perfectly.
What I tried:-
I reset my router (Sky) to factory defaults and changed the settings to what had before (network name/password) same WiFi issue. I reset the router again but this time did not change anything the two tablets were playing YouTube videos non stop for four hours solid then the WiFi disconnects.
All three tablets are upgraded to the new Windows 10, they have the same wireless driver version. I emailed Linx support their reply was only connect to a 2.4ghz router and turn off Bluetooth (it is already off on all tablets) and turn of power saving mode for the wireless adapter (which I can't find where) however the WiFi disconnects even if the tab is in use.
I think I may have to return two - I don't want to as they a bargain. I have three laptops, three other tabs, 6 mobile phones all been working with the current setup for over 2 years. I can't quite work out what is going wrong.
Right now as I have reset the router I only connected two other devices to the WiFi so it can't be too many devices issue either. Same WiFi issue on the 2 tabs ?
Any ideas anyone ?
Thanks
modmouse
29 Jan 16#313
Any tips when calling stores ahead of going in? Might try Hayes and a few other large stores.
Gnasher2013
28 Jan 16#307
Offer still on, just picked up another in Penzance...
amour3k to Gnasher2013
28 Jan 16#310
I luvvvvvvvvvvvvv mine!, hahahaha. :-)
I wonder if there's any more of these left in London anywhere?, hehehe.
Just one thing more guys, this is a major update and it will take a while to be done (2-3hrs). Once it's finished you can unplug USB, pop sd card in, Go to Settings > System >Storage and now you can select your Micro SD card to intall apps too. Also under Storage Click on top drive This PC (C:) Scroll down and Tap Temporary files then Delete Temporary files and finaly Delete previous version to release more space from C:
amour3k to osstis
28 Jan 161#308
You are a wizard!!, hehehehe, thanx for all that, I was curious on a few things 'Linxy' myself too actually?.
Useful. :-)
muhi1
26 Jan 16#305
I held the power and the volume down button together for 7-10 seconds, followed the instructions and did a factory reset which worked this time. It took about an hour to get things running again. I followed your instructions, all I did was connect to the wifi, searched for updates and plugged in my USB stick only and it worked! I got the notification telling me I din't have enough internal memory, clicked the USB E drive option and clicked refresh and it continued to download. It's been almost 2 hours now and it's currently on 23%, I will leave it to update over night.
osstis to muhi1
26 Jan 16#306
Finally you are on the good way
I hope once you woke up, your Linx running on the latest update. And see my post #291
osstis
25 Jan 16#304
Ok **** just happened :smiley:
But seriously, Try power off then press Vol Down and Power - hold it for 7-10sek, release Power and Vol and you should have quick boot option, Tap on Recovery
muhi1
25 Jan 16#303
I attempted a factory reset as the Windows update wasn't working, during the reset the tablet crashed at 66% so i turned it off. When it turned it back on the screen stayed blank and it's been like that since.
muhi1
25 Jan 16#300
Any idea what's happened to my tablet guys? Blank screen when I turn it on. If there's no other option then I'll just have to return it.
Sorry to restate this guys, but if you are still having problems and can do a reset back to factory settings, I suggest you try the way that I did the update by using the microsoft process to put the update onto an external flash drive/sd card. This saves having to download the update onto the short of space c drive of the linx.
Updating via this route means you can then update the linx completely off line so no messing about with ms updates being downloaded to the linx taking even more space.
I believe the process is quicker and cleaner, I originally posted how I did this around post #206.Hope this helps.
Bendown
24 Jan 16#297
That will definitely work, easy to do, not sure who there are so many problems
muhi1
24 Jan 16#296
I turned the tablet off as it seemed to have crashed at 66% and now when I turn it back on the screen's blank :/ Looks like I might be heading to Sainsburys for a refund. Thankfully there's a new Linx 1010b for sale close to me at a slightly higher price so I won't be too upset about this. With the 32gb internal storage I shouldn't have this update issue.
muhi1
24 Jan 16#295
Tablet's resetting, it's been on 66% for a short while now...
pjg_pigeon
24 Jan 16#294
I've been out for a couple of hours and returned to find that update failed in the same disk space size, the update has stopped again in installing @ 41%
Not sure I have any option other than reset to factory and start afresh.
I will try and alter USB drive letter back to d: and try once more
muhi1
24 Jan 16#292
I'm attempting this now, there's a final option before the recovery, 1) Just remove my files 2) Removes files and clean drive, do I choose option 2?
osstis to muhi1
24 Jan 16#293
Have you done windows update if so you don't need to reset PC, otherwise for clean factory reset choose Remove everything Option 2
osstis
24 Jan 16#290
Settings>Update&Security >Recovery> Reset this PC> Option "Remove everything"
osstis
24 Jan 16#289
Just give a feedback guys how's going as other members could have same problems.
muhi1
24 Jan 16#288
I'll remove my Microsoft account and give it another try. If that doesn't work I'll try a rest. What are the steps to doa reset?
Sorry for all the questions, all your help is very much appreciated.
osstis
24 Jan 161#283
I'm just thinking what's causing your problems guys. Try don't sign to Microsoft account or remove if you have on and remove One Drive then start updating again with USB drive plugged in and memory card removed
pjg_pigeon to osstis
24 Jan 161#287
Removed microsoft account, removed sdcard, its now updating by the looks of it. USB still comes up as E: but its looking promising.
Thanks very much for your input/intuition it really should not have been that difficult.
I bow to your knowledge / detective skills
muhi1
24 Jan 16#282
I've just tried this now and no luck.
pathanuk to muhi1
24 Jan 16#286
I had similar issue when updating with USB flash drive but when I did complete reset and removed the SD card everything worked fine.
osstis
24 Jan 16#285
And yes, if nothing works now Reset PC fully. And with 1st setup skip everything except WiFi connection, don't do anything else, just plug USB in go to update settings and go thru process again.
osstis
24 Jan 16#284
I'm sure we can sort it out somehow as I done it twice without issue. Don't give up.
osstis
24 Jan 16#281
Before factory reset try update with USB only
muhi1
24 Jan 16#280
I'm in the same situation as above, I've tried selecting both USB (e drive) and SD card (D drive), click refresh and I get the same message appear.
osstis
24 Jan 16#278
I'm not sure if it will make any difference but your usb it's E, try restart without sd card and select Usb again (D should be assigned to it)
pjg_pigeon to osstis
24 Jan 16#279
Yes get same message if refresh or select 'd:' sdcard(20+ GB free)
Will try taking sdcard out.
Think I might just try factory reset, I can't get store to update app either f7000 error
Grrrhhh! :-(
pjg_pigeon
24 Jan 16#276
I too have same disk space issues when updating [img][/img]
osstis to pjg_pigeon
24 Jan 16#277
So if you press refresh you got same message again?
Gnasher2013
23 Jan 16#274
Muhil1, Is your Usb stick formatted as Ntfs?
Before retrying update, check if you can see the stick as a drive letter in Explorer, if you can't then neither can Windows....
muhi1 to Gnasher2013
23 Jan 16#275
Hi, yes it is. I formatted the usb earlier. When I right click the USB and go to properties, it shows as ntfs.
If I've understood what you've said, when I go to explorer the usb shows as 'e drive'.
muhi1
23 Jan 16#273
Turned it off as I had to leave for work. Just tried it again and same thing happened, I'm selecting 'use external...' and still comes up with the 'c drive requires 3gb..'
osstis
23 Jan 16#272
I'm happy too, excellent stuff for £49. I have 2 at home and both fully updated with USB stick without issues.
thegamingkinginfo
23 Jan 16#264
Been calling up Sainsburys all week and asking them if they have any stock and it seems to be discontinued.. :disappointed:
garyhawes1 to thegamingkinginfo
23 Jan 162#271
I wouldn't take their word for it , if you really want one I would be ringing around local stores and asking each one , even for returns , mine looked like it had been a return but hey ho £49 and I'm still a happy chappie , its all up to date and sorted now ; failing that their are sure to be refurbs appearing on line judging by all the people saying they botched the updates and are returning them .
muhi1
23 Jan 16#269
There is no continue process option, just the refresh option.
osstis to muhi1
23 Jan 16#270
Try to reset tablet and go back to update
osstis
23 Jan 16#268
Once usb is selected you shoud just contuine process not refreshing I had no low memory notification again
muhi1
23 Jan 16#267
Ok so I got the 'need more memory' notification, went to the 'choose another drive..' option and selected my usb. Clicked refresh and it still comes up with 'you need an additional 3.04gb in the drice C'. Tried selecting the SD card too but the same message appears. What do I do next?
muhi1
23 Jan 16#266
Thanks! Updating as I write this, I've plugged in the sd card and the usb, hopefully I shouldn't have any issues. Went into settings and selected the SD card for downloads etc. It doesn't allow apps to be downloaded to the sd card, I'm hoping that won't be an issue in the future!
I'm still considering buy the linx 1010 32gb version to avoid these problems in the future. I'll keep this as a back up or give it to a family member.
octane
23 Jan 16#265
Bought the keyboard dock for this and when opening and closing it noticed it connects/disconnects and has scored/indented the raised bezel that surrounds the screen at two points along the bottom edge. Has anyone else experienced this?
Thanks.
redflash
23 Jan 16#263
Start > Settings > Update and Security > Check for updates, that will start the search.
(In tablet mode swipe in from the left hand side, or just type 'settings' into search/Cortana)
muhi1
23 Jan 16#262
Great, your help is appreciated. I've switched the tablet on, connected to the wifi and nothing, no updates. Is there a way to search for updates manually?
muhi1
22 Jan 16#253
I've not used my linx 10 yet, I want to make sure I do the update correctly before I turn on the tablet. Is there a guide on how to do the update correctly? I'm very confused at the moment, some people managed to update their tablets without the use of an sd card/usb, for some even with an sd card the update failed. Any help? I have a 32gb usb and 64gb sd card ready.
osstis to muhi1
22 Jan 16#254
Find my early posts in this thread
edash to muhi1
22 Jan 16#257
I'd check out what I did in post #208. worked a treat :smiley:
osstis to muhi1
23 Jan 16#261
You can skip recovery drive
For Windows Update just plug USB stick in and trough all process, at some point you will have message that something wrong happened to update, don't worry go back to update settings tap Retry and procedure will continue and you will be notified low memory space, but on the same screen you have an option to select USB drive then everything will be don straightforward. Any problem priv me
osstis
22 Jan 16#260
Bought one in Halifax, 1 left - Contact Store 01422 342265, I've reserved one via phone and picked it up tonight
muhi1
22 Jan 16#259
That seems quite complicated too :disappointed: I might just buy a linx1010 32gb tablet, someone local is selling a brand new one for £80. I'm guessing with the extra 16gb storage the update should have no issues at all? Am I right in saying that the only difference between the 1010 and the 10 light is the internal storage capacity? All other specs the same, number of usb ports etc?
osstis
22 Jan 16#255
I'm looking for to buy second one, anyone found more stock in West Yorkshire
thegamingkinginfo to osstis
22 Jan 16#258
Your after more when some haven't got one at all...
muhi1
22 Jan 16#256
Is the below comment the comment you're referring to? If so it's seems so complicated, I'm terrible with this stuff.
First at all, to avoid any trouble please do as follow
Then you have recovery drive to reset your Linx tablet from USB with whole clean system and drivers included.
Note, before doing any windows update please "Create a recovery drive" on USB drive 16GB and above suggested.
Be on the safe side.
To create a USB recovery drive
Enter recovery drive in the search box, then tap or click Create a recovery drive. Administrator permission required You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
After the recovery drive tool has opened, make sure the Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive checkbox is ticked, then tap or click Next.
Note
The checkbox is greyed out when your PC doesn’t have a recovery partition. The recovery drive will include only the recovery tools and a bootable image, but not a recovery image to use for refreshing or resetting your PC.
Insert a USB flash drive into your PC that is at least as large as the size indicated on the screen.
Tap or click the USB drive you would like to use for your recovery drive, then tap or click Next.
Tap or click Create.
The recovery image and necessary recovery tools will be copied to your USB flash drive, which will take a while depending on your PC and the size of the recovery image.
When the process is finished, do one of the following:
If you want to keep the recovery partition on your PC, tap or click Finish.
DO NOT delete the recovery partition!
muhi1
21 Jan 16#252
I went into my local sainsburys today and got talking to a worker there about the linx tablets, asked him if he could check if they had any of the linx tablets left and he came out with a linx 8 and a linx 10, bought them both at £49 each!
pathanuk
21 Jan 16#251
It was £49 and there were more then 5 in stock at that time.
Gnasher2013
21 Jan 16#250
Thanks OP got 2 @ North Cheam, chap behind counter said that deal is on until end of Jan, and they should be getting more stock....if it wasn't for you I don't think they'd have sold many, 2 of the stores I visited had no promotional pos and didn't have it on display / listed with the demo tablets either...1st store I tried, a uniformed member of staff literally grabbed the last one from under my nose and then put it behind C&C desk for himself!!!!
pathanuk
19 Jan 16#245
Managed to grab one from Ruislip Sainsburys, I had £12 off £60 Nector voucher as well so worked out even better deal for me. Also updated to latest windows 10 with external flash drive with no issues. Thanks OP.
amour3k to pathanuk
21 Jan 16#249
How much was the actual Tablet itself then?.
Were there also any left there as well too? (& for how much?), or ..... thanx. :-)
Towner
20 Jan 16#248
Thats because the deal was posted 6 days ago!!
kyegoon221
20 Jan 16#247
these are like trying to find hens teeth.
Interloper
20 Jan 161#246
I've had both and can confirm the Light and 1010/1010B are EXACTLY the same apart from the lower 16Gb SSD. All the cases and protectors (including the keyboard dock) will fit perfectly.
meherenow
19 Jan 16#244
Yes, the formfit is a folio case.
The rugged one exposes the screen as has been commented on that linx forum. Haven't seen any pictures of the other side tho, I don't see why it would necessarily weigh a ton though? On the Amazon page it says the product weight is 141g and I assume that includes the packaging it comes in...
I did list the rugged case in my other post just because it was a cheaper price than the previous poster - I only listed the formfit case as well as that's the one I bought.
Sharpharp
19 Jan 16#243
Doesn't the formfit one look like a wallet, i.e. screen flap as well?
I'm after a bumper type one so that the screen is visible. Does anyone have a pic of what the other side of the rugged one looks like? I assume the rugged one weighs a tonne, anyone spotted a lightweight bumper?
Sharpharp
18 Jan 16#233
Does anyone know of any "Rubber Bumper" type cases for these?
I don't want a flip over case or anything, i'm after a simple wrap round bumper where its protected from falls etc.
Bought two last week at £79
Went to store today got £60 refund.
Added in spare fresh USB 3.0 32GB and had WiFi off until then. No accounts singing in etc.
Went to update process, got message unable ie lack of space. Clicked (touched) fix button and selected my USB.
Updating as I am typing this.
Absolute steal at this price. I will try to go for a free keyboard via Microsoft, might not work as it is not for light and only thru few retailers. But you never know.
Hope it helps
thegamingkinginfo to car_igo
18 Jan 16#236
Free Keyboard?
car_igo
18 Jan 16#234
Pickued up two at £79 last week.
Went today to store for price adjustment, luckuly I have not open it.
£159 refund and new total £99
Well happy with purchase. :smiley::stuck_out_tongue:
osstis
17 Jan 16#231
To clarify You need to expand Sound, video. Game controllers and update drivers for Intel and Realtek
mummyto2boys to osstis
17 Jan 16#232
I'm going through them all now and lots are updating. Thanks a lot for all your help on this x
osstis
17 Jan 16#230
I suggest to do this procedure for other drivers as well eg. Display adapters>Intel "right click" properties > driver>update
osstis
17 Jan 16#229
Click on Properties and then driver, update
mummyto2boys
17 Jan 16#228
Is that the same as 'scan for hardware changes' because that's the only option I see? Thank you.
I think the admin post at the end of the thread is particuarly relevant.
osstis
17 Jan 16#223
From linx forum follow this after fresh win 10 install (touch not working and missing drivers)
I have to say I installed this chipset driver first (http://downloads.linxtablet.co.uk/Linx10/gthm18ww.exe). Then, I updated all components one by one using Device Manager. One member on this forum told me he never needed anything other than updating using Device Manager but that was after I got my unit working so I have not checked. Here's what to do:
Reset Windows 10 (I assume you already done that)
Download and install gthm18ww.exe from the link above then reboot
The tablet will not have sound (although it would seem like working but actually it isn't. With the sound goes the cameras (assuming you have installed their drivers) as they will not work without properly configured sound card. In addition, there will be power related problems. Don't Panic!
Head to Device Manager and let Windows update all components. Update every single one of them but the cameras and "Intel Imaging Signal Processor 2400" then reboot and you will have everything functioning but the cameras.
Depending on the camera model you have, download and install the appropriate driver and unzip it.
Use Device Manager to update the cameras and "Intel Imaging Signal Processor 2400" using the drivers in the unzipped folder.
There are some camera drivers here on the forum (http://www.linxtablet.co.uk/page.php?p=windows-10-command-centre---drivers) but they did not work on my model. My cameras are Omni Vision 2680 as I mentioned and linked the working drivers in previous post. If your camera is the same as mine, use these drivers. If not, and if the ones on the forum did not work, search around for the model you have.
osstis
17 Jan 161#221
No worries, I think best way just return it and tell them it's faulty touchscreen but problem is that most of stores running out of stock so probably you will get refund. BTW to get usb keyboard and mouse working these need to be plugged in when you start booting win from usb.
mummyto2boys to osstis
17 Jan 16#222
Yeah thanks, I've got the USB Keyboard and Mouse to work on it now, but unsure how I can get the drivers on there. The version of Windows 10 it's updated to on the tablet is nothing like what I had before, more like a windows laptop. None of the apps are showing. Also taking ages to make links on pages clickable.
osstis
17 Jan 161#220
I can't get it to point 7. If I boot it from the USB and select custom install it just lists the four partitions and says that windows can't be installed on them when I click through.
Think it's just going to have to go back to the shop.[/quote]
Just format partition where it says around 14GB and continue installation
edash
17 Jan 16#219
To get Windows 10 did you format your whole tablet or just update it?[/quote]If you got Recovery drive created from your Linx 10 Light you don't need to format anything. Just plug your USB in, switch tablet off. Then boot from USB (pres Vol up and Power at same time, release and select USB) and follow whole process, once is done you are back to factory settings.
Of course you can Reset PC from settings as well but in some cases people got some problem with it. So I advice to do above and keep your Recovery USB in safety place.[/quote]
Not sure if you are asking this to me, but I selected the winows setup from the micro sd card from the existing installed windows 10, no formatting of disk involved as it perfomed an update to the latest version of W10 from the micro sd card. Note, I didn't use any externernal usb, as inserted my card in the micro sd slot.
mummyto2boys
17 Jan 16#218
If it was me I'd follow the process that I describe above, but at point 7 select clean install and not keep anything. Hopefully the majority of drivers will get installed from point 9, but you might need to look on the internet for any missing drivers. But it depends on how brave you are.
Any way to go back after you're in a whole load of trouble though? Without having created a back up
I can't get it to point 7. If I boot it from the USB and select custom install it just lists the four partitions and says that windows can't be installed on them when I click through.
Think it's just going to have to go back to the shop.
osstis
17 Jan 16#217
[/quote]To get Windows 10 did you format your whole tablet or just update it?[/quote]
If you got Recovery drive created from your Linx 10 Light you don't need to format anything. Just plug your USB in, switch tablet off. Then boot from USB (pres Vol up and Power at same time, release and select USB) and follow whole process, once is done you are back to factory settings.
Of course you can Reset PC from settings as well but in some cases people got some problem with it. So I advice to do above and keep your Recovery USB in safety place.
osstis
17 Jan 16#216
Ok then, I thought you did fresh install from USB, sorry read too quick
osstis
17 Jan 161#214
First at all, to avoid any trouble please do as follow
Then you have recovery drive to reset your Linx tablet from USB with whole clean system and drivers included.
Note, before doing any windows update please "Create a recovery drive" on USB drive 16GB and above suggested.
Be on the safe side.
To create a USB recovery drive
Enter recovery drive in the search box, then tap or click Create a recovery drive. Administrator permission required You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
After the recovery drive tool has opened, make sure the Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive checkbox is ticked, then tap or click Next.
Note
The checkbox is greyed out when your PC doesn’t have a recovery partition. The recovery drive will include only the recovery tools and a bootable image, but not a recovery image to use for refreshing or resetting your PC.
Insert a USB flash drive into your PC that is at least as large as the size indicated on the screen.
Tap or click the USB drive you would like to use for your recovery drive, then tap or click Next.
Tap or click Create.
The recovery image and necessary recovery tools will be copied to your USB flash drive, which will take a while depending on your PC and the size of the recovery image.
When the process is finished, do one of the following:
If you want to keep the recovery partition on your PC, tap or click Finish.
DO NOT delete the recovery partition!
thegamingkinginfo to osstis
17 Jan 16#215
To get Windows 10 did you format your whole tablet or just update it?
edash
17 Jan 16#213
The process I described is from the first time I switched the linx 10 on, no keyboard or mouse required as I ran the win 10 setup direcly from the linx 10. Also, as I didn't select a fresh install it kept existing drivers , except for new intel ones at the end.
edash
17 Jan 161#212
edash
17 Jan 162#208
ok it might be a bit late to describe how I did the update for many, but if it helps:
1. downloaded 32bit windows 10 from MS using another PC and used the MS tool to create a bootable micro sd card.
2. On the linx 10 undertook the initial set up, but did not connect to the internet, didn't want any updates.
3. uninstalled all the apps I could/didn't want.
4. Ran the disk cleaner, selecting system files to remove all the bits you don't need, which from memory was most of it.
5. Inserted micro sd with windows 10 into the linx 10
6. From file explorer, selected the sd card, and ran windows setup
7. Selected the option to keep the apps & personal data, then left it to do the update which took about 40 mins.
8. Once complete went back and deleted apps it had installed that I didn't want, and ran the disk cleaner again selecting system files and removed all the left over crud.
9. It was only at this point that I connected to the internet and checked for updates, there weren't many, but did include intel drivers, took anoit another 20 ims
10. All went smoothly, no pobs, infact used the linx for this post.
osstis to edash
17 Jan 16#211
I'm not sure if you did it on Linx tablet before. If you gonna install fresh Windows 10 from USB media drive you need install all Linx drivers, even touchscreen stopped working and you have to plug in usb mouse and keyboard to pass initial setup.
mummyto2boys
17 Jan 16#210
Any way to go back after you're in a whole load of trouble though? Without having created a back up.
modelman
17 Jan 161#209
I think the important issue here is to prep everything before connecting to the Internet for the first time. Since Windows 10 looks for constant updates without you knowing, the first time you connect the C drive will be assigned for updates. Adding a usb drive thereafter may cause problems because C has already been designated for downloads and temporary files. .
osstis
17 Jan 161#206
Uhmm when I selected usb it didn't tell me about C: again just started downloading and installing updates
mummyto2boys to osstis
17 Jan 16#207
No, nor me to start with. I'm wondering if all the failed updates have filled c drive
mummyto2boys
17 Jan 16#205
Yes it did give me the option of using a usb and I have one formatted and empty, and I'm able to select it, but it still tells me it requires an extra 5gb on drive C:\
osstis
17 Jan 16#204
Ah ok maybe yes, try Reset PC. If I remember when I done it I had problem with no enough space on C but selected USB and all updates gone through
osstis
17 Jan 16#203
To do that, open File Explorer, select and hold Window C drive to get property pop up and then select tools and launch disk cleanup
mummyto2boys
17 Jan 16#202
Thanks. That still only allow me to free up 776mb though. I think I need some sort of clean install.
osstis
17 Jan 16#201
Maybe try to get some more space and use Windows disk cleaner instead of CCleaner and select all system files too.
sam2830
17 Jan 16#197
After charging it put it on everything looks fine took about two minutes how do i know if its got windows 10 updated.i haven't got a clue. its for my son for his 7th birthday and I put any sd card in it any help would be appreciated.
mummyto2boys to sam2830
17 Jan 16#199
Click on Settings (Find it on the apps or the menu in the bottom corner) then 'Updates and Security' to tell you if you need to install updates.
osstis to sam2830
17 Jan 16#200
Go to settings> update&security> windows update and click check for updates. But Because windows updates are automatically installed as default please prepare USB stick 8GB or above in NTFS format before you do anything and plug in. I highly recommend to make a recovery drive like I mentioned early in this thread. Really sorry for any english mistakes as I'm polish native
osstis
17 Jan 161#196
And try to force updates if Windows telling you to make more space there is an option to select external drive for this process so just select your USB
mummyto2boys to osstis
17 Jan 16#198
Thanks. I'd tried that but when I select the USB (Both the stick or the SD Card with ample space on each) it tells me 5gb of space is required on C:\Drive. I've cleared all I can from there already.
osstis
17 Jan 161#195
First please format your USB drive to NTFS format
osstis
17 Jan 161#194
"Ah ok sounds confusing, is there a page where I can follow to help me with this?"
OK so, You wanna to do updates?
osstis
17 Jan 16#188
It's sounds like your Recovery partition is corrupted for some reason. Can you still load your windows as normal?
mummyto2boys to osstis
17 Jan 16#193
Yes windows works as normal. I've used ccleaner to clear space and removed a bit of the bloatware. Everything is running as normal, but can't get the updates on
osstis
17 Jan 16#192
I have some knowledge of Android, smartphone and tablets but for more complicated issues I would refer you to visit forum http://www.linxtablet.co.uk/ and search for solution and advice from more experienced Linx users.
thegamingkinginfo
17 Jan 16#191
Ah ok sounds confusing, is there a page where I can follow to help me with this?
thegamingkinginfo
17 Jan 16#189
How do you install the Windows 10 update on the SD card?
osstis to thegamingkinginfo
17 Jan 16#190
Basically you not installing updates on the memory card or USB, extra space needed for temporary files during installation. Because you got 16GB Internal memory only, you need more space for major updates, I suggest USB drive as micro SD cause too many problems.
mummyto2boys
17 Jan 16#187
Thanks. It just says 'Could not find the recovery environment' when I try to do a factory reset then says insert your windows installation or recovery media and restart your pic with the media.
mummyto2boys
17 Jan 16#185
Really struggling with the update today. It doesn't allow to install it on a 32gb sd card, says 5gb more space is needed on C:\ Drive and I've put the update on a memory stick and tried to install it that way but can't get it to go on, keeps telling me to restart without the media and start again and when I do I'm stuck in a loop of the same messages!
osstis to mummyto2boys
17 Jan 161#186
I would suggest to charge your tablet then under settings>update&security do Reset PC to factory settings leave USB stick and do all updates again
meherenow
17 Jan 16#184
Not sure yet, I've left it attached to the completely shut down tablet since this morning, will turn it on later and see if there's any battery loss more than usual.
joerob1972
17 Jan 16#183
Cheers for the case link, what do you think of the keyboard.
joerob1972
17 Jan 16#179
Anybody found a nice folio case for these?
meherenow to joerob1972
17 Jan 16#182
See my post above, reviews say it doesn't work as a stand too well, but at least it will keep it semi-protected.
lnb1996
16 Jan 16#175
Managed to get one from Irvine store.
They had a couple left. Not on display, held in back storeroom.
Telephone number to check is 01294 407200.
They will reserve it at Customer Services for you.
meherenow to lnb1996
17 Jan 161#181
Phoned them up this morning, said although computer says 2, they couldn't find them through the back, probably sold to you last night lol as they say computer doesn't update straight away.
Got the last one in Prestwick though this morning for my mate, again, computer said 3 in stock, but only 1 to be found.
Also got the keyboard delivered from Amazon early this morning (need to do more Sunday orders, they're always here early doors unlike during the week.). I like it I must admit, it'll be going back though if I find it drains the battery while off.
Also ordered the fitcase for my mum's one, this seemed to be the cheapest - £12.43 , with free postage, and actually in stock...
anyone got/had or fixed issues with front facing camera on the 10" windows 10 light version, mine is not working, rear camera is fine
alasdairgray
16 Jan 16#178
successfully updated to latest version of windows 10. wouldn't update due to lack of space first of all, but then gave me the option to select the SD card for the upgrade. took a couple of hours but that's it done. Also run ccleaner which cleared up 3gb of space , old installation etc
Rahan
16 Jan 161#177
Thanks for the advice, I did try the boot menu but to no avail. The boot partition/image was corrupted/lost somehow.
Rahan
15 Jan 16#128
It was a lot of messing about trying to update without external storage. Tried so many different ways to get around the limited memory. Eventually did a factory reset and lo and behold the tablet would not boot up again. That was the last straw, added to the fact that one of them was for a 5 year old and Windows interface was way too complicated, both of the tablets went back for a refund. Such a shame as the price was a bargain.
meherenow to Rahan
15 Jan 161#129
Well I have to say, you have either been unlucky or incompetent I'm afraid.
I've set up one of the tablets I bought today for my dear old mum, I've been bringing her into the computer age slowly but surely (media centre, smartphone etc), now it is time for a PC, browsing Amazon or Argos via the Fire TV or the old Nexus 4 just isn't cutting it.
Anyway - and maybe I have an advantage here being in I.T. for a living - I just downloaded the latest ISO of Windows 10 (win 10 was already installed but of course there have been quite a few updates since release) via the media creation tool and got out my old USB DVD drive, plugged it in and away we went, no problems, with the update to the latest version (didn't connect to the internet - this bit is VERY important so you don't fill up the precious internal memory with more updates, they can be installed after the main show and the disk cleanup of the old, original, Win 10 install).
All this can be done with a USB stick as well, and as I said, I am no doubt at an advantage here, as you obviously need another PC to accomplish this. Surely if you don't have a PC then you know someone who does?
And yes, it SHOULDN'T be as difficult to a layperson as that, but then, when were PC's EVER easy? And again, £49 for what is essentially a fully functioning (with a little effort) home computer...
But I'll tell you what, I'm impressed with this tablet, especially for £49 - even £100 as they were not that long ago (but no more than that, considering the lack of memory).
It's quite nippy all round, for browsing, reading the news feed, checking mail etc etc, I'm sure my mum will be delighted with it, Windows 10 tablet mode is quite no nonsense, even a 5 year old could work it (or my 6 year old, who is getting the other tablet with the keyboard dock from Amazon to help with school work).
We already have a Dell Venue Pro 11, by all accounts a "better" tablet/2 in 1 and it doesn't run Windows 10 as good as this little beauty.
What a find, and for £49 it is, in my professional opinion, a steal!
I salute you again OP, good luck to everyone who is after one - you won't regret it, I would certainly recommend updating to the latest version of Win 10 via the media creation tool by downloading and either burning to DVD if you have an external optical drive, or USB if you have a spare stick...
Hi, Don't underestimate the potential of your 5 year old. I will be very **** if you were my father/mother with this your "windows UI is complicated" comment. Windows UI is not and I repeat IS NOT too complicated for your 5 year old. Expose him/her and you will be marvelled at how fast kids can learn. My 4 year old have been using windows since reception last September and he can navigate himself everywhere, visit his favourite webpages including his school moodle site and work through the various task without any assistance from me now. And you know what, I know a few under 5 year olds who can use windows. Morale of the story is from now on don't you even feel that something is too complex for any of your children, try to help them with anything and they will grab the concept.
louiselouise to Rahan
16 Jan 161#176
I had my sister on the phone saying her Connect 7 (Linx 7 clone) was dead, earlier. Not for the same reasons, but maybe you could have tried holding down Volume Up + Power simultaneously for a minute or so? Works with Android devices too.
Too late now, I guess...
joerob1972
16 Jan 16#164
I got Windows 10 to update eventually by adding a microsd card but now i have a windows old folder. Is it safe to delete it to recover space on the C drive?
lnb1996 to joerob1972
16 Jan 16#174
As long as you're sure you won't want to go back, the Windows.old folder is removed by Disk Clean-up (a new option).
alasdairgray
16 Jan 16#172
managed to get a cheap 32gb class ten card. I have gone to storage options. Its allowing me to store everything other than apps to the sd card. Its currently greyed out. Is there anyway to change that?
osstis to alasdairgray
16 Jan 16#173
Yes. To make it working you need to install all windows updates (prob. you need usb memory stick to pass all updates and it will take some time to be done 1-4hrs)
mummyto2boys
16 Jan 16#171
Yeah I've finally got it thanks reboot and it's restored the previous version of Windows so I'll try and get my head round the memory stick thing. Thanks for your help x
louiselouise
16 Jan 16#170
It's a pain in the bum but you could just reboot and it should roll back. Might take a few reboots. Got stuck there myself with the Connect 7 (though that has 32GB internal memory).
mummyto2boys
16 Jan 16#169
Thanks but it's just stuck on the update screen now so not sure how to get it off there!
louiselouise
16 Jan 16#168
Think people are doing the Linx Light 10 update with a pen drive?
Thanks. I had to put a sd card in because there wasn't room, and now it's frozen.
mummyto2boys
16 Jan 16#166
Thanks, I've taken the card out. Did it change soon after you took it out?
mummyto2boys
16 Jan 16#161
How long are people's updates taking? Mine's been stuck on 40% (23% installing features and drivers) for about two hours now.
louiselouise to mummyto2boys
16 Jan 161#163
Not sure if November's Windows Update bug is still applicable, or it may be the Light 10's 16GB internal memory, but when I was trying to update my sister's Connect 7 (Linx 7 clone), I found taking the SD card out allowed the install to complete.
gsiastra to mummyto2boys
16 Jan 161#165
Mines was well under an hour, no extra cards or drives or anything needed.
1966mcta
16 Jan 16#162
I also managed to pick one up from Gloucester Quays store (12:00), nothing mentioned on the displays, you have to ask and I got the chap to check the price and it said reduced by £110 from £159, so paid £49 as well, great buy.
pinnocchio
16 Jan 16#159
Has anyone tried to install the x64 version of Windows 10?
I notice the machine currently runs the 32 bit version.
anyone having camera issues? win 10 already loaded and no updates needed.
but front camera not working. rear ok. tried driver updates etc but no joy.
any solutions? thx
louiselouise to ARMADO
16 Jan 16#158
Odd that the webcam is working and the camera isn't! I'm guessing you've looked at the Linxtablet forum, but if not, rodonn said "Oddly, my Linx 8 Camera worked without a driver install. The Linx 10 had to have the 'Imaging Signal Processor' uninistalled (with the driver) and then reinstalled with the driver from the Win 10 section." (talking about post-Windows 10 upgrades, back in August 2015)
I've heard of some users uninstalling their problem driver and reinstalling manually via Device Manager when they're having problems after updating to Windows 10, not sure if it would work with camera issues.
Can anyone whose stores still has these get me one and I will cover postage costs. All gone done my ends in west London and local areas
Are these also in superstores only or all sainsburys stores
redflash
16 Jan 16#156
No thanks, it would be pointless of me explaining why both are important because you are set in your ways and have already decided that I am wrong so no amount of fact or reasoning will change that :disappointed:
And don't put words in my mouth to justify your own misconceptions.. I never said updates protects you more than antimalware/virus software they are very different things, both go hand in hand, and both are very important.
ando
16 Jan 16#155
Listen nobody is forcing you or anybody else to follow what I'm saying, plenty of people don't use windows update without any issue myself included, being forced to download updates is a load of rubbish, used Eset for years and years and no issues so....
But please continue with how downloading update after update protects you more than a antivirus app
adamguest1985
16 Jan 16#154
As long as there's no chance of the power cutting out etc is it safe to do all the windows updates on these things? No corrupted drivers etc?
Thanks.
redflash
16 Jan 16#152
"providing you have a decent av/firewall"
No it isn't, that's a misconception just like when you hear people say "I don't need antimalware cause I'm careful and/or keep my computer updated", both are wrong.
Teddox
16 Jan 16#151
Collected one last night and so far for £50 I am very impressed. Managed to get it to the TH2 release of Windows 10 after using an external stick. Did the clean up too and that has left it at around 8GB to 9GB free. Add a decent SD card and your good to go.
Added Kodi to it and that seems to work great, been streaming TV form the PVR which can be quite heavy and it works a treat. Might go an grab another one and use it as a touch screen media player for the bathroom :smiley:
Only slight bummer was Office mobile and not full Office, but then again it is £50 :smiley:
tonybied
16 Jan 16#150
I managed to bag one from Leamington Spa store last night there were still 5 left. Had windows 10 on already, currently updating to the latest version, although it did moan that it required more storage to apply the update so I just plugged in an external hard drive.
louiselouise
16 Jan 16#149
Not to nitpick, but the OP says "Linx 10 keyboard from Amazon £25" - the original Linx 10 is only compatible with the origami keyboard (which was universally panned for being terrible).
£49 is a more realistic price for the 16GB Linx Light, I reckon :smiley: Gave you heat.
ando
16 Jan 16#147
Really pleased with mine up to now, not done much but chrome runs well and a Logitech keyboard and mouse combo are picked up right away, now to get rid of the linx 7 I bought :disappointed:
ando
16 Jan 16#146
Disabled my windows 7 updates years ago, providing you have a decent av/firewall, I have no issues and will be the same with this.
Most exploits are through user mistakes (running exe's) or crappy protection.
ando
16 Jan 16#142
Anyone not looking to carry on with endless updates, click start and search for services, run the services desktop app and in the list look for windows update and change it to disabled and reboot, best to not connect to a network before you do this otherwise you'll automatically start downloading updates.
Very stupid that win10 gives you no options for updates, unlike 7 and 8 and any previous windows OS
redflash to ando
16 Jan 16#145
Yep stopping updates to fix security vulnerabilities is a great idea... /s
Just install the updates, they are good for you and your computer!
mummyto2boys
16 Jan 16#144
I bought one and the guy said they had two left after that, but one might be the display one.
mummyto2boys
15 Jan 16#101
Just this minute bought one in Halifax, one or two left in stock apparently
sam_proctor95 to mummyto2boys
16 Jan 16#143
They told me I'd got the last on Thursday night, very sneaky of them :smirk:
tonybied
16 Jan 16#140
I managed to bag one from Leamington Spa store earlier this evening and there where still 5 left. Currently running updates.
Rahan to tonybied
16 Jan 16#141
I hope you have better luck than I did.
Rahan
15 Jan 16#139
The best thing about the Linx 10 was the fact that it had the standard USB ports which can be really useful - especially for people that use external hardware/dongles such as VCDS. I was very close to keeping one but couldn't justify it as we have 2 laptops in the house (and another obsolete/unused Windows XP!).
meherenow
15 Jan 16#138
Yep, I concur here. Bought the "family" Dell Venue 11 Pro a couple of years ago thinking it would be the all in one machine we needed - apps sadly lacking and I was grateful for a Tesco Easter sale on a (still used) LG G Pad 8.3.
Still, we needed the "full PC" experience, and I am so pleased for this £49 machine so my youngest can have his own machine when homework projects collide!
meherenow
15 Jan 16#137
Fair enough, I'll pick you up on one thing though, going down the media creation tool route does not mean a fresh install - there is plenty space to do the in place upgrade as all the info is on the disc, or USB stick (only a few pounds these days for an 8GB one) - the only annoying Microsoft habit here is keeping the "Windows.old" structure and quite frankly it is really lucky there is even enough space to carry this out - all can be deleted thankfully afterwards though.
Again I will say, £49 - all minor problems aside (and I assure you, with a bit of old fashioned reading and cursory research) - this is quite the bargain. I wish I had bought another, just as a spare!!! :smile:
Rahan
15 Jan 16#136
You are right, 5 year old's can do a lot these days. He is actually not 5 for another 3 months but he can definitely navigate through windows and play his favourite games quite easily. What I should have emphasised was that rather than being complicated the interface is not as appealing as the Android one that he is used to. He misses all the apps on Android and, unfortunately, he was under the impression that he could play the same games on the Linx tablet.
Rahan
15 Jan 16#135
I'm actually quite 'techy' so either I was very unlucky or it was a sign of a problematic BIOS/Hardware which kind of influenced my decision to return it. Unfortunately, although I do have a laptop, I don't have an external DVD drive. In any case I didn't want to install a clean image and then try and work out all the drivers that are missing/not working and manually installing them.
I know that you can turn on the tablet mode and it transforms the interface somewhat. Nonetheless, it's still quite easy to screw up the operating system/programs because of the way Windows has been designed. Added to that the App Store is very limited compared to Android Play store. And finally, I didn't want to own something with very little primary drive space, adding micro sd card to increase the storage, to then find that some apps/programs would not install on external media. I spoke to Linx support and apparently they raised the issue of low internal memory being a problem with future updates with Sainsburys. Well, atleast that's what the chap said.
ando
15 Jan 16#134
Picked up 3 in the Wigan store, had loads left at 5pm
meshosa
15 Jan 16#130
how do you people find out about stock availability?
neiljcole to meshosa
15 Jan 16#133
pick up a phone and call a store
opaninkofi
15 Jan 16#132
Thank you, I am really sad for the 5 year old. Cos my 4 year old in reception can competently do all he needs to do on windows (linx 7 to be specific) hooked to a monitor with Bluetooth mouse and keyboard.
tidegu
15 Jan 16#127
System says Watchmoor Park has 32 in stock, phone them and got one reserved. CS said it's the last one but I highly questioning it. May worth to check with them. Phone number 01276 676829.
Towner
15 Jan 16#126
Just collected from Gloucester Quays, computer says 5 off left in stock. Not on display, you have to ask as they are out the back. Thx OP.
mbugsy18
15 Jan 16#122
With the keyboard dock in place does it actually like a case or does it still need a case as well?
Interloper to mbugsy18
15 Jan 16#125
It closes up like a mini-laptop, similar to an Asus Transformer. Be warned though - the box says "keyboard dock" and that's how it is intended to be used, to be docked when needed. If you leave the keyboard on all the time it will drain the battery as it continues to send a signal and "wake" the device.
CapnCal
15 Jan 16#124
None in Reading. Calcot and Winnersh both OOS
kalamist
15 Jan 161#119
Leicester don't have any!!!!
scooby555 to kalamist
15 Jan 16#120
Yes, staff nicked them all!
thegamingkinginfo to kalamist
15 Jan 16#121
I know
edash to kalamist
15 Jan 161#123
Not strictly true, I had bought one last week for £79.50 and a Linx 8 from Leicester (wasn't sure which one to keep). Hadn't opened it, so took it back today for a refund, then bought it back for £49, so a result :smiley:
alasdairgray
15 Jan 16#118
bagged last one at garthdee, aberdeen. will do perfect with keyboard
pjg_pigeon
15 Jan 16#116
Can anyone help with charging query
Got mine, manual says don't use till fully charged, but does not explain what colour the light should be when fully charged, says use bottom if screen to see if its charged, is that a catch22
meherenow to pjg_pigeon
15 Jan 16#117
The light goes off altogether when fully charged (I think...).
stoz72
15 Jan 16#115
Only one left in Durham now, they're next to the TV's not the Sale stuff!
gsiastra
15 Jan 16#109
Mine had 10 on it and just done the updates no other card or anything needed :/
Bendown to gsiastra
15 Jan 16#114
Same for me, around 6 gig of space left to install the few bits of software I need
slugger
15 Jan 161#113
Thanks OP after my disappointment of not receiving the 8.1 version I ordered the other day. I decided to go into Exeter sainsburys this afternoon for even more disappointment to be spared on me. .... wow and behold couldn't believe eyes 2 left on the shelf marked up £49 woo woo even the checkout lady shouted out Bargain!!!
Really happy now thanks OP :
icavak
15 Jan 16#107
How do you check the stock in your local store?
Interloper to icavak
15 Jan 16#108
Go in and have a look. :smile:
mummyto2boys to icavak
15 Jan 16#112
Ring them and ask to check barcode 129227492
u664541
15 Jan 16#111
Same story at brookwood (Woking) .
They have 3 different linx models (lite, 1010 (aka leather???) and "normal"). Range from £140-£150. No deals there.
SmgUk
15 Jan 16#110
Yeah they didn't have any Linx 10 Light for sale no display for it etc only the regular Linx 10 for £149 & Linx 8 for £99
alkydale
15 Jan 16#106
Note 2 is running really slowly so just picked one up to use for browsing, hopefully it's ok for that.
2 left on the shelf in Marus Bridge, Wigan at 14.50
Interloper
15 Jan 16#105
2 left in Durham now.
Mine came with Windows 10 installed. Did the updates last night and required 5.7gb free space (there was only 3.2gb left). Inserted a 32gb MicroSD card I had spare, formatted it as NTFS. In the update message window, hit Refresh then tap the line about using an external drive and it allows you to select the card from a drop-down menu. Away it went.
Left it overnight as it was taking an age, but sure enough this morning everything is updated perfectly.
Incidentally, for those wondering - this model is EXACTLY the same as the 1010/1010B. The only difference is the lower storage. This means the 1010 keyboard dock will work perfectly with this (although NOT the origami case elsewhere on HUKD as this if for the earlier Linx 10 model).
pjg_pigeon
15 Jan 16#104
The missus just bagged one in Weymouth, sorry don't know how many are left.
SmgUk
15 Jan 16#102
No deal in Basildon Store they are still charging full whack :disappointed:
osstis to SmgUk
15 Jan 16#103
Just advice CS you asking about Linx 10 Light not Linx 10 which is at full price of £149
Wiganer1
15 Jan 16#100
7 or 8 in Wigan (Marus Bridge) Sainsburys at 1pm today.
milliemoo7
15 Jan 16#95
right ive reserved one which is a bit of a drive away so Im hoping its going to be worth it! also reserved a 32gb usb stick and a 32gb memory card from argos. So i need to insert the usb stick first for storage update then once this is complete so a recovery file? then insert micro card? sorry to sound think guys but I aint got a clue when it comes to software!
osstis to milliemoo7
15 Jan 16#99
Do recovery drive first, then just leave usb stick plugged in, Windows update will need extra memory to keep temporary files during installation, your recovery drive shouldn't be affected. After all updates done just remove usb and pop micro sd card in and change Storage under settings to get all things to be saved and installed to it (up to you)
Rahan
15 Jan 16#98
Just rang Linx support to request a USB stick with the update. The lady said someone would ring back. Just hope they do!
ssc1
15 Jan 16#97
pass. holding out for 1010b.
DelBoy60
15 Jan 16#96
I was lucky enough to get the Linx 8 deal (although received email saying I had been unlucky as out of stock!!) Anyway and I followed the instruction for getting the licence number for the Office 365 so I could put it on my new Laptop unfortunately I managed to miss off either the 1st or last character of the 25. Anyone know how to recover the Licence number now its installed?
osstis
15 Jan 16#94
Use USB storage for update, once is done put in a micro SD card and under Storage settings, select as primary for all apps, media and downloads.
scooby555
15 Jan 16#93
Hence the reason they are reduced in price lol
modelman
15 Jan 16#92
Someone please hack windows 10 so we can disable those compulsory updates that are simply not needed or clog up with machine useless rubbish. Why the hell can't we choose what to update...:disappointed:
pmiller12
15 Jan 16#91
5 left in Durham
osstis
15 Jan 16#90
None left in Bradford and Keighley
tabbycat1961
15 Jan 16#89
Southampton: None in Portswood, Bitterne or Hedge End stores. One in Lordshill (but told it was likely to be a display unit).
BTW, this was from calling Sainsburys Portswood - who very helpfully checked stock levels at neighbouring stores, as they only stock the leather editions of 810 and 1010
osstis
15 Jan 16#88
Note, before doing any windows update please "Create a recovery drive" on USB drive 16GB and above suggested.
Be on the safe side.
To create a USB recovery drive
Enter recovery drive in the search box, then tap or click Create a recovery drive. Administrator permission required You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
After the recovery drive tool has opened, make sure the Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive checkbox is ticked, then tap or click Next.
Note
The checkbox is greyed out when your PC doesn’t have a recovery partition. The recovery drive will include only the recovery tools and a bootable image, but not a recovery image to use for refreshing or resetting your PC.
Insert a USB flash drive into your PC that is at least as large as the size indicated on the screen.
Tap or click the USB drive you would like to use for your recovery drive, then tap or click Next.
Tap or click Create.
The recovery image and necessary recovery tools will be copied to your USB flash drive, which will take a while depending on your PC and the size of the recovery image.
When the process is finished, do one of the following:
If you want to keep the recovery partition on your PC, tap or click Finish.
DO NOT delete the recovery partition!
osstis
15 Jan 161#87
I've done it using USB stick only
walpolecherie
15 Jan 16#86
None in Great Yarmouth or Norwich
Rahan
15 Jan 16#85
Oh dear, it's not looking good. Half way through the Windows 10 upgrade it runs out of disk space. It needs 5.77GB with only 3.7GB free on the internal storage. Alternative is to use a 10GB external storage, but I don't have one! :disappointed: Not sure if a Micro SD card will suffice as have seen some posters say it won't allow it for the update. Hmm....
tillymint101
15 Jan 16#84
FYI there are 22 in stock in Lancaster
tillymint101
15 Jan 16#83
Is this worth me travelling 30 minutes to get for myself?? I missed out on the 8inch one as it wasn't delivered but my nearest one is a drive away. Or shall I just get an Amazon tablet at some point lol!?
Rahan
15 Jan 16#82
Updating the tablet is bit of a chore. If anyone is having difficulty, firstly try to do a disk clean-up and then whenever the update fails or gets stuck just reboot the tablet. Eventually it should update. I'm probably halfway through the updates now after about an hour!!
meherenow
15 Jan 16#81
Just bought 2 in Prestwick store, sorry forgot to ask the guy how many they had but he had to go through the back for them, none on the shelf.
Good spot op!
19alexanderson91
15 Jan 16#80
I didn't have to update mine it was already running Windows 10
milliemoo7
15 Jan 16#79
just phoned my local store to see if they have any left. I am certainty no computer wizz kid and wanted this for my 9 year old after I dropped and smashed his hudl :disappointed: can anyone tell me in step form how to clean up the memory? after windows has updated? he will be using it for various game apps, watching sky etc is this suitable???
sam_proctor95
14 Jan 16#69
Got the last two at Halifax
scawp to sam_proctor95
15 Jan 161#78
Damn, knew I should have gone last night :stuck_out_tongue:
ARMADO
15 Jan 16#76
picked up one yesterday. it is the light version. strangely it has 2 full sized USB ports as well as mini USB. the hdmi is a mini.
osstis to ARMADO
15 Jan 16#77
1010 and Light got full USB ports and one micro basically for charging. Old Linx 10 has micro USB ports only
pauljmills5
15 Jan 16#75
Which one please? I went to sainsburys last night at marshmills. No Sign of it...
If anyone is after the original Origami keyboard case for this, I found it at a reasonable price from Ebuyer and posted the deal here
osstis to octane
15 Jan 16#73
Do NOT buy. It's not compatible with Linx 1010 and Linx Light, you need newest Docking Keyboard
amour3k
15 Jan 16#72
Sainsbury in Plymouth. :-)
pinnocchio
14 Jan 1625#28
Repost from Linx 8 thread.
The Five Stages of Opportunist Resellers......
Stage 1. Pre Purchase Calculation.
It's only £50 and worth £100, and I can sell the Office Licence separately to make another £25-£30. I'll make £80 clear profit easy.
Stage 2. Expectation.
I have to get it and get it listed on E-Bay as quickly as possible. I know, I'll spend 30 minutes finding out where they have stock and then drive there and collect to be sure. So in total I'll spend maybe 90 minutes getting all my ducks in a row....but I'm sure to make £80 easy.
Stage 3. Hope.
OK....Got it and had a quick play...not sure what all the excitement is about.
Had a few problems extracting the Office Licence key...took a couple of hours in the end, but got it done. Took some photos so my listing looks good, by the time I'd done a decent non generic listing with my own decent photos took half an hour. Listings up and looks good, can't wait till Sunday evening when I'm bound to sell it for £80.
Stage 4. Reality.
"What the frack!!!, There's bl**dy loads of these listed now and prices seem to be dropping fast". My auction eventually closed at £55 and I only got £20 for the Office Licence as well. Oh well I suppose £75 is better then nothing as I'll still make £35. I'll pack it up and take it to the Post Office tomorrow.
Stage 5. Depression.
Forgot about the E-Bay and Paypal fees, in total that came to a tenner across both of the auctions....and another quid for packing it up and packing material. Took me half an hour waiting in the Post Office to get it posted on top of the half hour packing it up. Looking back I probably spent a couple of quid on petrol collecting it as well. So have to knock £13 off my profit of £35...so made £22 altogether. Hang on though, I spent nearly four and a half hours doing all this...to make £22........that's less then minimum wage!!
Frack!!!!
tan159 to pinnocchio
14 Jan 16#70
Your bang on the buck & its what I think about every time I see a hukd deal that I don't need. Wonder when the millions of eBay sellers will realise this.
redflash
14 Jan 16#68
So many 'new unwanted gifts' of these on ebay, but they are not worth £80+ I'd rather get a brand new from-a-shop-with-a-warranty-and-double-the-storage Linx 810 for that price, might only have half the RAM and smaller screen (but higher PPI) but those positives make is far more worth it. They're worth it at £50 but not at much more.
smalu
14 Jan 16#67
a lot od them in Bristol emersons green
Rahan
14 Jan 161#66
Does anyone know if it is possible to install Android/dual boot on the Linx 10 - has anyone successfully done it?
spiceychicken691
14 Jan 16#52
just picked one up from sainsbury in Plymouth. had quite a few in stock. the 16gb is not an issue. Windows 10 pre installed. mounted a 64gb micro sd and point everything to there. happy days thanks
pauljmills5 to spiceychicken691
14 Jan 16#65
Which store please?
Rahan
14 Jan 16#64
When I got to the store the girl at the electrical counter couldn't find the tablet even though I had checked with webchat and they confirmed 11 in stock. The girl asked me if I could come back tomorrow but I insisted that she call a manager to help. She then said she would look some more and eventually found them hidden/locked away at the back. She said she sent a text to her colleague and managed to locate it. Not sure whether staff were trying to get some for themselves..hmmm...
Whilst all this was going on another chap came to buy a couple too. Was chatting with him and mentioned how the Linx 8 screen looks a lot brighter. Anyone who have used both can confirm what the difference is between the two screens or anything else for that matter?
gsiastra
14 Jan 16#63
Torquay had two, i bought one and the sales guy did lol
modelman
14 Jan 16#62
Thanks OP managed to get one also after missing the Linx 8 deal.
amour3k
14 Jan 16#61
May prove useful, thanx. :-)
garyhawes1
14 Jan 16#60
Hot hot hot :-) thanks for posting , managed to get the girl to put one aside for me while I drove down , when I got there she said 7 had gone today , and on my way out I noticed on the shelf the 32 GB version with 10 pound off now £149 ...hmmm I don't think so .
Cheers
spitefulg
14 Jan 163#54
Remember when you update to windows 10 to run disk cleanup and remove the previous version to free up those precious gbs, also if you pop in a sd card, open computer management, go to disk management and format it as a ntfs folder. This way you can install apps to it as well as change document folders to this location, which you can do if you just pop it in and use it as a removable drive.
amour3k to spitefulg
14 Jan 16#59
Useful info., thanx, & thanx too OP. :-)
walpolecherie
14 Jan 16#58
Amazing ...now searching Norfolk stores for use for 6yr old
83dlingham
14 Jan 16#3
Bought it the other week for 70 pounds put a 128gb micro sd in bought a keyboard off ebay for 18 pounds sorted mini laptop/tablet just gotta get a case
mbugsy18 to 83dlingham
14 Jan 16#8
Hi can I ask which keyboard you bought off eBay?
amour3k to 83dlingham
14 Jan 16#57
Me too!, IF I'm able to now re-spot this at ONLY £50 from where I bought same from for £70!, then .....
Mine is less than 1 week old too!, hehehe (lets just say Sainsburys better 'find' me my £20 from the great Sainsburys Cloud in the Sky ..... hahahaha) lol. :-)
lizholt
14 Jan 16#56
None in Swansea, just raced in to check, but the woman there hadn't heard of this deal. They only had the 32 Gb ones for £140.
flyan
14 Jan 16#55
Make that 6 in Newport as I bought more....
Rahan
14 Jan 16#53
Thanks Op, after the disappointmet with Linx 8, managed to grab a couple for the family.
Has anyone had any issues with updates failing due to low memory (as someone linked to a forum on the 1st page)? It's on charge at the moment so will leave setting it up until tomorrow.
theperfumeguy
14 Jan 16#49
None in Milton Keynes now. Bought new the last one (s) . Missed out on the linx 8 deal. Shame no office, that's all I wanted really. Thanks op, HOT
ItsaMoi to theperfumeguy
14 Jan 16#51
I have a linx 7 coming in the post and have no use for the Office 365, send me a PM and we can discuss if you want to :smiley: (it probably looks shady as I'm a new user but it's up to you want to PM).
Interloper
14 Jan 16#50
Just nabbed one, stunning deal.
5 left on shelf at Arnison Centre, Durham.
flyan
14 Jan 16#48
11 left in Newport South Wales. I bagged 2. Cheers OP
sam_proctor95
14 Jan 16#47
None in Huddersfield or Brighouse, 2 in Bradford if anybody can get there
Fredderty
14 Jan 16#46
At London Colney they are in two locations one says 79 one 49 but they scan at 49
stee01
14 Jan 16#45
Heat added brilliant deal. Pick up a 128gb off toshiba microsd of toshiba for these as well (deals on here).
Bloke behind the counter in Salford Regent Park store said he had about 30 of them
oui
14 Jan 16#44
Thank you for your post picked last one up from crayford however showing 6 on system. I was told sevenoaks has 24 call 01732742561 to check. barcode 129227492 goodluck
themadgoose
14 Jan 16#43
None in Tesco Macc.
Got the last Linx 8 though :smiley:
yasiree
14 Jan 16#42
Not nationwide only selected store.
devlino
14 Jan 161#41
£140 in Colton .. Leeds
scooby555
14 Jan 161#16
Posted on linky
"I got one the other day, turned it on big windows update, now storage is full can't install anything on it. Think I should take back for a refund and get a Android"
devlino to scooby555
14 Jan 161#18
Have you deleted the backup
Tiernanism to scooby555
14 Jan 16#21
Have you tried to do a Disk Cleanup ?
john990 to scooby555
14 Jan 16#40
or just dig in and buy a 64gig sd card with the 100 quid you've saved !!! 27 quid means you're still quids in.
Brand new
14 Jan 16#14
What's it mean by lite? Cut down version maybe?
osstis to Brand new
14 Jan 16#15
16GB storage, the rest is the same as Linx 1010
john990 to Brand new
14 Jan 16#39
16 gig as opposed to 32.
john990
14 Jan 16#38
the box says office included-but mobile version.
john990
14 Jan 16#37
don't buy the chinese ones off ebay-sainsburys have them-I just grabbed a leather one with BT keyboard-20 quid !!! the ones off ebay tend to fall to bits-and you can't take them back if they do !
tightasagnatschu
14 Jan 16#36
Bargain. I'd snap one up if I saw at that price and I already own the original Linx 10.
john990
14 Jan 16#35
be nice to the staff on the section and they'll ring around and check local stock levels for you !!! I asked and he done it for me. . . . .the only thing being-I spent 55 quid on a case and printer to go with it while I was waiting-I ended up getting 3 for me and brothers-bargain of the week.
I'll be taking a few more trips to sainsburys' in the future-sale sections springing up everywhere !
lewlock
14 Jan 16#13
I just picked up the last one at the Melton Road store in Leicester. £49, £110 off!! GREAT SPOT OP
kalamist to lewlock
14 Jan 16#34
Damm!
Bendown
14 Jan 16#33
Not sure
Fredderty
14 Jan 16#32
At 6pm London Colney had 2 left. I purchased 2 and i saw someone by 3
pinnocchio
14 Jan 16#31
How many left now?
pinnocchio
14 Jan 16#25
Beckton
7 Left at 5:38pm.
Will NOT hold if you call store, first come first served.
Max 2 per customer.
In door...straight ahead (left hand side of fruit/veg aisle)....electrical sale items on right.....about 1/3 way down shelf.
GL All
Bendown to pinnocchio
14 Jan 16#30
Held one for me just collected
john990
14 Jan 16#29
flying off the shelves-the 32gb version is still 159 quid !!!
110 quid saved by getting the 16gb version-that'll buy a lot of microSD cards !
bargain this one.
19alexanderson91
14 Jan 16#27
it is nationwide. but very hard to find I got the last one from Hinckley store. none in fosse park or swadlincote
Oh yeah, I got it wrong it is the mobile version. Only had a quick glance.
Tiernanism
14 Jan 16#20
Comes with office mobile!
redflash
14 Jan 16#19
I would be very surprised if they do, they will come with Office Mobile (the ones you get through the App Store) not 1 year of Office 365, and this is backed up by the picture in the linxtablet thread above which you can see says 'Includes Word Mobile' ect. http://www.linxtablet.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=1446
octane
14 Jan 161#17
This should be smoking hot by now! :smiley:
lewlock
14 Jan 16#12
Yes they do
klopikxda
14 Jan 16#11
thanks
jasonli
14 Jan 16#10
no.
joerob1972
14 Jan 16#7
Just picked 2 up for my wife and myself. Ordered the 8" from sainsburys last week but got cancelled due to stock issues, happy now because this is a better tablet, bigger screen and more ram.
klopikxda to joerob1972
14 Jan 16#9
These comes with Office subscription ?
vassy201187
14 Jan 161#6
Good spot OP :smiley:
octane
14 Jan 161#5
Thanks OP! Like many others I missed out on the Linx 8 deal due to the stock issues...but just picked up one for my dad and one for my brother.
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Opening post
Sainsbury assistant said it was nationwide based on stock availability!
Linx 8 also available for £50
Linx 10 Keyboard from amazon £25
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The Five Stages of Opportunist Resellers......
Stage 1. Pre Purchase Calculation.
It's only £50 and worth £100, and I can sell the Office Licence separately to make another £25-£30. I'll make £80 clear profit easy.
Stage 2. Expectation.
I have to get it and get it listed on E-Bay as quickly as possible. I know, I'll spend 30 minutes finding out where they have stock and then drive there and collect to be sure. So in total I'll spend maybe 90 minutes getting all my ducks in a row....but I'm sure to make £80 easy.
Stage 3. Hope.
OK....Got it and had a quick play...not sure what all the excitement is about.
Had a few problems extracting the Office Licence key...took a couple of hours in the end, but got it done. Took some photos so my listing looks good, by the time I'd done a decent non generic listing with my own decent photos took half an hour. Listings up and looks good, can't wait till Sunday evening when I'm bound to sell it for £80.
Stage 4. Reality.
"What the frack!!!, There's bl**dy loads of these listed now and prices seem to be dropping fast". My auction eventually closed at £55 and I only got £20 for the Office Licence as well. Oh well I suppose £75 is better then nothing as I'll still make £35. I'll pack it up and take it to the Post Office tomorrow.
Stage 5. Depression.
Forgot about the E-Bay and Paypal fees, in total that came to a tenner across both of the auctions....and another quid for packing it up and packing material. Took me half an hour waiting in the Post Office to get it posted on top of the half hour packing it up. Looking back I probably spent a couple of quid on petrol collecting it as well. So have to knock £13 off my profit of £35...so made £22 altogether. Hang on though, I spent nearly four and a half hours doing all this...to make £22........that's less then minimum wage!!
Frack!!!!
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Is it safe to delete previous version under the storage section in settings, it shows almost 6GB used up but it was pre-loaded with Windows 10 so how can a previous version exist? I've only got 9GB left with only a handful of apps and small number of applications installed.
Since it's only a few apps / games that I want that wont load I might just give up on SD card for those and delete previous version as you mentioned and move them over.
You can't just transfer data from recovery usb to another drive as it has special instructions assigned to this drive once recovery has been created. Put a micro sd card in and go to settings>system>Storage and change Save location for apps, media and so on (don't forget to press apply). I've installed a few games from Windows Store and all located on memory card works fine, also got Deamon Lite to read ISO files and install larger games, also running fine straight from micro SD. I have around 6GB free on C:
Greatly appreciate your help. I couldn’t manage it without your professional guide.
At the end it didn’t look that difficult. But due to my old age and lack of computer knowledge I felt quite stressful during the processing without knowing what’s happening next……
Now it shows 1.2GB left in C only. I need to free up some space before using the tablet properly.
I understand that I need to keep the Recovery drive USB in the case of resetting the tablet to the factory settings in the future,
1) Can I transfer the entire contents from the Recovery drive USB to another 2TB external HD? So I can reuse this USB stick for my daily task as before.
2) If I delete temporary files and previous version (total 6.9GB) in the C, will I still be able to reset the tablet to the factory settings in the future?
3) Do I need to delete Windows.old folder in the C? If it’s deleted, will it affect the factory settings in the future?
Thanks very much.
So far it's looking ok……
But after checked the update in the settings, the message appeared
" There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keeping seeing this and want to search the web or contract support for informations, this may help: (0x8024402f)"
Keep click "Retry", same message.
Is it could be the WiFi connection sharing through my mobile?
I'll try to run the updates using WiFi at work tomorrow.
I'll give a try.
The new tablet was just come out package. No personal data was installed.
Start tablet, format 8gb usb stick as NTFS, search "create the recovery drive", ticked "Back up system files to the recovery drive", click "next", then I was panic and hit "cancel". (stupid me!)
Then run "create the recovery drive" again.
It started creation of recovery drive; formats, copies utilities and begins backing up system files before it eventually stops saying
"We can't create a recovery drive" with the added info "A problem occurred while creating the recovery drive".
Windows Explorer shows this drive has the following installed on "D":
1.Boot folder
2.EFI folder
3.Sources Folder
4.bootmgr file
5.bootmgr.efi file
6.reagent.xml file
Total 670mb
On the 3rd attempts just left sitting over night for 7hrs and eventually get the same "error" .
I noticed
1). a message shown "windows isn't actived" on the bottom of "Settings"
2). 8gb usb formatted in "NTFS" was changed to the name of "Recovery" in the format of "FAT32(default)" after copied the above 670mb
Please help.
Format your USB as NTFS
Then do System reset from Win boot ( when tablet switched off press Vol Down and Power, hold both for 10 sec and release, select recovery) Go thru initial set up, skip everything apart of Wifi settings and try to create recovery drive again. Of course all above will wipe up all your personal data.
(it may be a case of 'System Overload' perhaps?) lol. :-)
Is anyone else having internet connectivity issues with their tablets connecting to wifi?
If so...can you give me advice please?
Thanks.
What I tried:-
I reset my router (Sky) to factory defaults and changed the settings to what had before (network name/password) same WiFi issue. I reset the router again but this time did not change anything the two tablets were playing YouTube videos non stop for four hours solid then the WiFi disconnects.
All three tablets are upgraded to the new Windows 10, they have the same wireless driver version. I emailed Linx support their reply was only connect to a 2.4ghz router and turn off Bluetooth (it is already off on all tablets) and turn of power saving mode for the wireless adapter (which I can't find where) however the WiFi disconnects even if the tab is in use.
I think I may have to return two - I don't want to as they a bargain. I have three laptops, three other tabs, 6 mobile phones all been working with the current setup for over 2 years. I can't quite work out what is going wrong.
Right now as I have reset the router I only connected two other devices to the WiFi so it can't be too many devices issue either. Same WiFi issue on the 2 tabs ?
Any ideas anyone ?
Thanks
I wonder if there's any more of these left in London anywhere?, hehehe.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B019Q43QEC?psc=1
You are a wizard!!, hehehehe, thanx for all that, I was curious on a few things 'Linxy' myself too actually?.
Useful. :-)
I hope once you woke up, your Linx running on the latest update. And see my post #291
But seriously, Try power off then press Vol Down and Power - hold it for 7-10sek, release Power and Vol and you should have quick boot option, Tap on Recovery
Updating via this route means you can then update the linx completely off line so no messing about with ms updates being downloaded to the linx taking even more space.
I believe the process is quicker and cleaner, I originally posted how I did this around post #206.Hope this helps.
Not sure I have any option other than reset to factory and start afresh.
I will try and alter USB drive letter back to d: and try once more
Sorry for all the questions, all your help is very much appreciated.
Thanks very much for your input/intuition it really should not have been that difficult.
I bow to your knowledge / detective skills
Will try taking sdcard out.
Think I might just try factory reset, I can't get store to update app either f7000 error
Grrrhhh! :-(
Before retrying update, check if you can see the stick as a drive letter in Explorer, if you can't then neither can Windows....
If I've understood what you've said, when I go to explorer the usb shows as 'e drive'.
I'm still considering buy the linx 1010 32gb version to avoid these problems in the future. I'll keep this as a back up or give it to a family member.
Thanks.
(In tablet mode swipe in from the left hand side, or just type 'settings' into search/Cortana)
For Windows Update just plug USB stick in and trough all process, at some point you will have message that something wrong happened to update, don't worry go back to update settings tap Retry and procedure will continue and you will be notified low memory space, but on the same screen you have an option to select USB drive then everything will be don straightforward. Any problem priv me
First at all, to avoid any trouble please do as follow
Then you have recovery drive to reset your Linx tablet from USB with whole clean system and drivers included.
Note, before doing any windows update please "Create a recovery drive" on USB drive 16GB and above suggested.
Be on the safe side.
To create a USB recovery drive
Enter recovery drive in the search box, then tap or click Create a recovery drive. Administrator permission required You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
After the recovery drive tool has opened, make sure the Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive checkbox is ticked, then tap or click Next.
Note
The checkbox is greyed out when your PC doesn’t have a recovery partition. The recovery drive will include only the recovery tools and a bootable image, but not a recovery image to use for refreshing or resetting your PC.
Insert a USB flash drive into your PC that is at least as large as the size indicated on the screen.
Tap or click the USB drive you would like to use for your recovery drive, then tap or click Next.
Tap or click Create.
The recovery image and necessary recovery tools will be copied to your USB flash drive, which will take a while depending on your PC and the size of the recovery image.
When the process is finished, do one of the following:
If you want to keep the recovery partition on your PC, tap or click Finish.
DO NOT delete the recovery partition!
Were there also any left there as well too? (& for how much?), or ..... thanx. :-)
The rugged one exposes the screen as has been commented on that linx forum. Haven't seen any pictures of the other side tho, I don't see why it would necessarily weigh a ton though? On the Amazon page it says the product weight is 141g and I assume that includes the packaging it comes in...
I did list the rugged case in my other post just because it was a cheaper price than the previous poster - I only listed the formfit case as well as that's the one I bought.
I'm after a bumper type one so that the screen is visible. Does anyone have a pic of what the other side of the rugged one looks like? I assume the rugged one weighs a tonne, anyone spotted a lightweight bumper?
I don't want a flip over case or anything, i'm after a simple wrap round bumper where its protected from falls etc.
Anyone manage to source one?
Cheapest I can see it is £15.40 http://www.morecomputers.com/product.aspx?pn=LINX1010%2FRUGCASE&man=Targus&referer=Froogle1&gclid=CJz3lKyFtcoCFVFuGwodV2UHzA
I'm assuming the Linx Light 10 is the same dimensions as the 1010B, but I can't find any size specs for the Light 10.
https://www.ballicom.co.uk/linx1010rugcase-linx-protection-rugged-tablet-case-10.p1178739.html
I took the fitcase at a similar price (£12.43)
https://www.ballicom.co.uk/linx1010fitcase-linx-form-fit-tablet-case-10.p1178737.html
Free delivery as well.
Went to store today got £60 refund.
Added in spare fresh USB 3.0 32GB and had WiFi off until then. No accounts singing in etc.
Went to update process, got message unable ie lack of space. Clicked (touched) fix button and selected my USB.
Updating as I am typing this.
Absolute steal at this price. I will try to go for a free keyboard via Microsoft, might not work as it is not for light and only thru few retailers. But you never know.
Hope it helps
Went today to store for price adjustment, luckuly I have not open it.
£159 refund and new total £99
Well happy with purchase.
:smiley::stuck_out_tongue:
http://cd-rw.org/t/linx-and-lamina-7-8-10-tablet-owners-thread-drivers-included/43
I think the admin post at the end of the thread is particuarly relevant.
I have to say I installed this chipset driver first (http://downloads.linxtablet.co.uk/Linx10/gthm18ww.exe). Then, I updated all components one by one using Device Manager. One member on this forum told me he never needed anything other than updating using Device Manager but that was after I got my unit working so I have not checked. Here's what to do:
Reset Windows 10 (I assume you already done that)
Download and install gthm18ww.exe from the link above then reboot
The tablet will not have sound (although it would seem like working but actually it isn't. With the sound goes the cameras (assuming you have installed their drivers) as they will not work without properly configured sound card. In addition, there will be power related problems. Don't Panic!
Head to Device Manager and let Windows update all components. Update every single one of them but the cameras and "Intel Imaging Signal Processor 2400" then reboot and you will have everything functioning but the cameras.
Depending on the camera model you have, download and install the appropriate driver and unzip it.
Use Device Manager to update the cameras and "Intel Imaging Signal Processor 2400" using the drivers in the unzipped folder.
There are some camera drivers here on the forum (http://www.linxtablet.co.uk/page.php?p=windows-10-command-centre---drivers) but they did not work on my model. My cameras are Omni Vision 2680 as I mentioned and linked the working drivers in previous post. If your camera is the same as mine, use these drivers. If not, and if the ones on the forum did not work, search around for the model you have.
Think it's just going to have to go back to the shop.[/quote]
Just format partition where it says around 14GB and continue installation
Of course you can Reset PC from settings as well but in some cases people got some problem with it. So I advice to do above and keep your Recovery USB in safety place.[/quote]
Not sure if you are asking this to me, but I selected the winows setup from the micro sd card from the existing installed windows 10, no formatting of disk involved as it perfomed an update to the latest version of W10 from the micro sd card. Note, I didn't use any externernal usb, as inserted my card in the micro sd slot.
Any way to go back after you're in a whole load of trouble though? Without having created a back up
I can't get it to point 7. If I boot it from the USB and select custom install it just lists the four partitions and says that windows can't be installed on them when I click through.
Think it's just going to have to go back to the shop.
If you got Recovery drive created from your Linx 10 Light you don't need to format anything. Just plug your USB in, switch tablet off. Then boot from USB (pres Vol up and Power at same time, release and select USB) and follow whole process, once is done you are back to factory settings.
Of course you can Reset PC from settings as well but in some cases people got some problem with it. So I advice to do above and keep your Recovery USB in safety place.
Then you have recovery drive to reset your Linx tablet from USB with whole clean system and drivers included.
Note, before doing any windows update please "Create a recovery drive" on USB drive 16GB and above suggested.
Be on the safe side.
To create a USB recovery drive
Enter recovery drive in the search box, then tap or click Create a recovery drive. Administrator permission required You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
After the recovery drive tool has opened, make sure the Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive checkbox is ticked, then tap or click Next.
Note
The checkbox is greyed out when your PC doesn’t have a recovery partition. The recovery drive will include only the recovery tools and a bootable image, but not a recovery image to use for refreshing or resetting your PC.
Insert a USB flash drive into your PC that is at least as large as the size indicated on the screen.
Tap or click the USB drive you would like to use for your recovery drive, then tap or click Next.
Tap or click Create.
The recovery image and necessary recovery tools will be copied to your USB flash drive, which will take a while depending on your PC and the size of the recovery image.
When the process is finished, do one of the following:
If you want to keep the recovery partition on your PC, tap or click Finish.
DO NOT delete the recovery partition!
1. downloaded 32bit windows 10 from MS using another PC and used the MS tool to create a bootable micro sd card.
2. On the linx 10 undertook the initial set up, but did not connect to the internet, didn't want any updates.
3. uninstalled all the apps I could/didn't want.
4. Ran the disk cleaner, selecting system files to remove all the bits you don't need, which from memory was most of it.
5. Inserted micro sd with windows 10 into the linx 10
6. From file explorer, selected the sd card, and ran windows setup
7. Selected the option to keep the apps & personal data, then left it to do the update which took about 40 mins.
8. Once complete went back and deleted apps it had installed that I didn't want, and ran the disk cleaner again selecting system files and removed all the left over crud.
9. It was only at this point that I connected to the internet and checked for updates, there weren't many, but did include intel drivers, took anoit another 20 ims
10. All went smoothly, no pobs, infact used the linx for this post.
OK so, You wanna to do updates?
They had a couple left. Not on display, held in back storeroom.
Telephone number to check is 01294 407200.
They will reserve it at Customer Services for you.
Got the last one in Prestwick though this morning for my mate, again, computer said 3 in stock, but only 1 to be found.
Also got the keyboard delivered from Amazon early this morning (need to do more Sunday orders, they're always here early doors unlike during the week.). I like it I must admit, it'll be going back though if I find it drains the battery while off.
Also ordered the fitcase for my mum's one, this seemed to be the cheapest - £12.43 , with free postage, and actually in stock...
https://www.ballicom.co.uk/linx1010fitcase-linx-form-fit-tablet-case-10.p1178737.html
I've set up one of the tablets I bought today for my dear old mum, I've been bringing her into the computer age slowly but surely (media centre, smartphone etc), now it is time for a PC, browsing Amazon or Argos via the Fire TV or the old Nexus 4 just isn't cutting it.
Anyway - and maybe I have an advantage here being in I.T. for a living - I just downloaded the latest ISO of Windows 10 (win 10 was already installed but of course there have been quite a few updates since release) via the media creation tool and got out my old USB DVD drive, plugged it in and away we went, no problems, with the update to the latest version (didn't connect to the internet - this bit is VERY important so you don't fill up the precious internal memory with more updates, they can be installed after the main show and the disk cleanup of the old, original, Win 10 install).
All this can be done with a USB stick as well, and as I said, I am no doubt at an advantage here, as you obviously need another PC to accomplish this. Surely if you don't have a PC then you know someone who does?
And yes, it SHOULDN'T be as difficult to a layperson as that, but then, when were PC's EVER easy? And again, £49 for what is essentially a fully functioning (with a little effort) home computer...
But I'll tell you what, I'm impressed with this tablet, especially for £49 - even £100 as they were not that long ago (but no more than that, considering the lack of memory).
It's quite nippy all round, for browsing, reading the news feed, checking mail etc etc, I'm sure my mum will be delighted with it, Windows 10 tablet mode is quite no nonsense, even a 5 year old could work it (or my 6 year old, who is getting the other tablet with the keyboard dock from Amazon to help with school work).
We already have a Dell Venue Pro 11, by all accounts a "better" tablet/2 in 1 and it doesn't run Windows 10 as good as this little beauty.
What a find, and for £49 it is, in my professional opinion, a steal!
I salute you again OP, good luck to everyone who is after one - you won't regret it, I would certainly recommend updating to the latest version of Win 10 via the media creation tool by downloading and either burning to DVD if you have an external optical drive, or USB if you have a spare stick...
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10
Too late now, I guess...
meherenow on Post #129 goes into detail here http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/linx-10-light-49-sainsburys-instore-2374372?p=27117018
I notice the machine currently runs the 32 bit version.
but front camera not working. rear ok. tried driver updates etc but no joy.
any solutions? thx
One comment http://forum.webuser.co.uk/showpost.php?s=b3f2fba577e40278042c841bb626a465&p=1124282&postcount=4 (from October 2015) says their Linx 10 camera driver is
Intel® Imaging Signal Processor 2400
System32\DRIVERS
camera.sys 6.3.9600.16384
isp_firmware.bin
mute.bmp
System32\
IntelCameraPlugin.dll 1.0.0.1
IntelSocYuvCopy.dll 1.0.0.1
libjpegencoder.dll 1.1.0.6
I've heard of some users uninstalling their problem driver and reinstalling manually via Device Manager when they're having problems after updating to Windows 10, not sure if it would work with camera issues.
Drivers are to be found here http://www.linxtablet.co.uk/page.php?p=win10centrev2&sid=8d2742edbdaea21bd868ce64cde587d6
The Windows 10 Command Centre page above (which has a list of drivers), camera drivers direct download link is here http://downloads.linxtablet.co.uk/Linx%20Camera%20Driver.zip
Are these also in superstores only or all sainsburys stores
And don't put words in my mouth to justify your own misconceptions.. I never said updates protects you more than antimalware/virus software they are very different things, both go hand in hand, and both are very important.
But please continue with how downloading update after update protects you more than a antivirus app
Thanks.
No it isn't, that's a misconception just like when you hear people say "I don't need antimalware cause I'm careful and/or keep my computer updated", both are wrong.
Added Kodi to it and that seems to work great, been streaming TV form the PVR which can be quite heavy and it works a treat. Might go an grab another one and use it as a touch screen media player for the bathroom :smiley:
Only slight bummer was Office mobile and not full Office, but then again it is £50 :smiley:
The new Linx 1010 keyboard is apparently much better - here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linx-1010-Keyboard-Tablet-QWERTY/dp/B014RKA4UY £24.99
Most exploits are through user mistakes (running exe's) or crappy protection.
Very stupid that win10 gives you no options for updates, unlike 7 and 8 and any previous windows OS
Just install the updates, they are good for you and your computer!
Still, we needed the "full PC" experience, and I am so pleased for this £49 machine so my youngest can have his own machine when homework projects collide!
Again I will say, £49 - all minor problems aside (and I assure you, with a bit of old fashioned reading and cursory research) - this is quite the bargain. I wish I had bought another, just as a spare!!! :smile:
I know that you can turn on the tablet mode and it transforms the interface somewhat. Nonetheless, it's still quite easy to screw up the operating system/programs because of the way Windows has been designed. Added to that the App Store is very limited compared to Android Play store. And finally, I didn't want to own something with very little primary drive space, adding micro sd card to increase the storage, to then find that some apps/programs would not install on external media. I spoke to Linx support and apparently they raised the issue of low internal memory being a problem with future updates with Sainsburys. Well, atleast that's what the chap said.
Got mine, manual says don't use till fully charged, but does not explain what colour the light should be when fully charged, says use bottom if screen to see if its charged, is that a catch22
Really happy now thanks OP :
They have 3 different linx models (lite, 1010 (aka leather???) and "normal"). Range from £140-£150. No deals there.
2 left on the shelf in Marus Bridge, Wigan at 14.50
Mine came with Windows 10 installed. Did the updates last night and required 5.7gb free space (there was only 3.2gb left). Inserted a 32gb MicroSD card I had spare, formatted it as NTFS. In the update message window, hit Refresh then tap the line about using an external drive and it allows you to select the card from a drop-down menu. Away it went.
Left it overnight as it was taking an age, but sure enough this morning everything is updated perfectly.
Incidentally, for those wondering - this model is EXACTLY the same as the 1010/1010B. The only difference is the lower storage. This means the 1010 keyboard dock will work perfectly with this (although NOT the origami case elsewhere on HUKD as this if for the earlier Linx 10 model).
BTW, this was from calling Sainsburys Portswood - who very helpfully checked stock levels at neighbouring stores, as they only stock the leather editions of 810 and 1010
Be on the safe side.
To create a USB recovery drive
Enter recovery drive in the search box, then tap or click Create a recovery drive. Administrator permission required You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
After the recovery drive tool has opened, make sure the Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive checkbox is ticked, then tap or click Next.
Note
The checkbox is greyed out when your PC doesn’t have a recovery partition. The recovery drive will include only the recovery tools and a bootable image, but not a recovery image to use for refreshing or resetting your PC.
Insert a USB flash drive into your PC that is at least as large as the size indicated on the screen.
Tap or click the USB drive you would like to use for your recovery drive, then tap or click Next.
Tap or click Create.
The recovery image and necessary recovery tools will be copied to your USB flash drive, which will take a while depending on your PC and the size of the recovery image.
When the process is finished, do one of the following:
If you want to keep the recovery partition on your PC, tap or click Finish.
DO NOT delete the recovery partition!
Good spot op!
The Five Stages of Opportunist Resellers......
Stage 1. Pre Purchase Calculation.
It's only £50 and worth £100, and I can sell the Office Licence separately to make another £25-£30. I'll make £80 clear profit easy.
Stage 2. Expectation.
I have to get it and get it listed on E-Bay as quickly as possible. I know, I'll spend 30 minutes finding out where they have stock and then drive there and collect to be sure. So in total I'll spend maybe 90 minutes getting all my ducks in a row....but I'm sure to make £80 easy.
Stage 3. Hope.
OK....Got it and had a quick play...not sure what all the excitement is about.
Had a few problems extracting the Office Licence key...took a couple of hours in the end, but got it done. Took some photos so my listing looks good, by the time I'd done a decent non generic listing with my own decent photos took half an hour. Listings up and looks good, can't wait till Sunday evening when I'm bound to sell it for £80.
Stage 4. Reality.
"What the frack!!!, There's bl**dy loads of these listed now and prices seem to be dropping fast". My auction eventually closed at £55 and I only got £20 for the Office Licence as well. Oh well I suppose £75 is better then nothing as I'll still make £35. I'll pack it up and take it to the Post Office tomorrow.
Stage 5. Depression.
Forgot about the E-Bay and Paypal fees, in total that came to a tenner across both of the auctions....and another quid for packing it up and packing material. Took me half an hour waiting in the Post Office to get it posted on top of the half hour packing it up. Looking back I probably spent a couple of quid on petrol collecting it as well. So have to knock £13 off my profit of £35...so made £22 altogether. Hang on though, I spent nearly four and a half hours doing all this...to make £22........that's less then minimum wage!!
Frack!!!!
Whilst all this was going on another chap came to buy a couple too. Was chatting with him and mentioned how the Linx 8 screen looks a lot brighter. Anyone who have used both can confirm what the difference is between the two screens or anything else for that matter?
Cheers
Mine is less than 1 week old too!, hehehe (lets just say Sainsburys better 'find' me my £20 from the great Sainsburys Cloud in the Sky ..... hahahaha) lol. :-)
Has anyone had any issues with updates failing due to low memory (as someone linked to a forum on the 1st page)? It's on charge at the moment so will leave setting it up until tomorrow.
5 left on shelf at Arnison Centre, Durham.
Bloke behind the counter in Salford Regent Park store said he had about 30 of them
Got the last Linx 8 though :smiley:
"I got one the other day, turned it on big windows update, now storage is full can't install anything on it. Think I should take back for a refund and get a Android"
I'll be taking a few more trips to sainsburys' in the future-sale sections springing up everywhere !
7 Left at 5:38pm.
Will NOT hold if you call store, first come first served.
Max 2 per customer.
In door...straight ahead (left hand side of fruit/veg aisle)....electrical sale items on right.....about 1/3 way down shelf.
GL All
110 quid saved by getting the 16gb version-that'll buy a lot of microSD cards !
bargain this one.
Cheers :smiley:
http://www.linxtablet.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=1446
Some usefull info in above.