Similar to those lenovo PC sticks but for less
Isn't the best performer to be fair but its not bad for the money
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jaydeeuk1
16 Mar 163#12
Does this run off 1.5a OK? Im thinking of using one in my mini observatory hooked up to a power bank to control my scope whilst I'm sat in bed at 4.00am remotely controllibg
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matty1
15 Mar 16#1
Do these work with sky go?
fishmaster to matty1
16 Mar 16#15
They're running Windows, Windows plays Sky Go, it's not an app problem like on Android/IOS etc.
mrcyco
15 Mar 161#2
will these really upgrade to windows 10 or will they do the same as the Lenovo and boot loop?
008 to mrcyco
15 Mar 16#3
>>>>>
Everything will eventually *upgrade* to windows 10.. if you cannot wait, try the insider app to get
the latest fast ring builds on your current devices..
This flies along for a 2gb PC and is a good buy at £100, so £65 is a steal ;-)
moneybag to mrcyco
16 Mar 16#14
IIRC this can be advised by using a micro SD card as the problem comes from there not being enough storage by default to install W10 properly
masif1
15 Mar 161#4
That's pretty good, can you install programs on this like a normal pc?
Does this plug into the usb or HDMI port on a TV?
JimBobJr to masif1
15 Mar 161#5
HDMI port on a TV and yes, it works like a normal windows desktop
008 to masif1
15 Mar 16#7
>>>>>
Anything with a hdmi works a treat.. :wink:
008 to masif1
15 Mar 16#8
>>>>>
Here is a pretty cool and no fluff video as to what it can do and how it can do it ;-)
This or the Linx 7 32GB Tablet which only has 1GB ram?
JimBobJr to Geemac
16 Mar 16#10
They aren't the same thing
simes
16 Mar 161#11
Plug it into a TV and they are basically the same. Same spec ( apart from 1GB RAM ).
You can use a Linx tablet in exactly the same way as you use this PC stick if you wanted ( when plugged into the TV just press windows key + P then select TV only - this turns off the tablets screen )
jaydeeuk1
16 Mar 163#12
Does this run off 1.5a OK? Im thinking of using one in my mini observatory hooked up to a power bank to control my scope whilst I'm sat in bed at 4.00am remotely controllibg
mrew42 to jaydeeuk1
17 Mar 16#24
That's just too cool for words!
SFconvert
16 Mar 16#13
It's an impressive product but really struggle to find a purpose or justification for this, and as has been mentioned before, a Linx tablet is cheaper and will do the same thing, and can also be used as a tablet. And you can just blouetooth a keyboard and mouse into them too.
If I want to do PC type things I'll use a laptop, browsing use a tablet, to stream a film on the big tv I'll just use chromecast etc. It's not fast enough to justify using it as a fully fledged power desktop either.
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Isn't the best performer to be fair but its not bad for the money
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Everything will eventually *upgrade* to windows 10.. if you cannot wait, try the insider app to get
the latest fast ring builds on your current devices..
This flies along for a 2gb PC and is a good buy at £100, so £65 is a steal ;-)
Does this plug into the usb or HDMI port on a TV?
Anything with a hdmi works a treat.. :wink:
Here is a pretty cool and no fluff video as to what it can do and how it can do it ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RURqL9zjaR0
You can use a Linx tablet in exactly the same way as you use this PC stick if you wanted ( when plugged into the TV just press windows key + P then select TV only - this turns off the tablets screen )
If I want to do PC type things I'll use a laptop, browsing use a tablet, to stream a film on the big tv I'll just use chromecast etc. It's not fast enough to justify using it as a fully fledged power desktop either.