8.9'' 1900x1200 Full HD screen
Intel Atom z3735f 1.33Ghz CPU
2GB RAM
32GB SSD
Intel HD Graphics
Windows 8.1, with free Windows 10 upgrade
SD card slot
Wifi & Bluetooth enabled
Dolby Digital sound system
Detachable keyboard
Weighs under 1kg
Manufacturer refurbished: 'An item that has been professionally restored to working order by a manufacturer-approved vendor. This means the product has been inspected, cleaned and repaired to meet manufacturer specifications and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in its original packaging.'
So an approved Toshiba refurb, in excellent condition, with a full HD screen, an Intel atom CPU with built in graphics, 2GB RAM+32GB SSD for fast boot and response times, Windows 8.1 w/ free Windows 10, SD card slot for expansion, connects to Wifi and Bluetooth, has a great Dolby Digital sound system, the keyboard is detachable so it functions as both laptop and tablet, and it weighs under 1kg, super light!
Currently selling new for £199.99 on Amazon, and used for £125, so seems a good saving with a 12 month warranty and free delivery ^^
14 comments
plewis00
19 Jun 16#14
If you disable 'Connected Standby' then it doesn't drain when off which means the battery isn't always flat when you come back to it. But you are right, though, it's arguable that having micro-USB charging at all is a lot more convenient than proprietary charging.
HarryB
19 Jun 161#13
Nope, the Surface 3 (non pro) also has these issues. Takes near enough 4-5 hours for a full charge. You can buy a Dell high wattage charger to resolve the issue to some degree but these charge slowly and drain in standby pretty quick.
The charger I speak of is the Dell Venue 11 pro 24W charger - about £15 on Amazon and will make your life so much better.
speculatrix
19 Jun 16#12
I think you must have been unlucky, with mine the backlight bleed is not a problem, and I find the S-IPS screen to be very nice when watching movies or other things as the colours and contrast are quite good.
plewis00
19 Jun 16#11
Pretty much. I think that's the price you pay for convenience all things considered. It's just a shame these tablets drain the batteries when in standby or off. I think the Surface 3 doesn't have this problem though?
flamethrower
19 Jun 16#10
Actually they have increased the price by £10 on the 9th of June
DatAlbino
18 Jun 16#9
It is a hybrid, tablet size and usage but with a powerful enough CPU, big enough size and full OS of a small laptop
The USB power issue is reflective of many many small laptops, such as the ASUS CHI series for instance, you can't expect a full computer experience from a tablet sized laptop, its a great option for quick on the go or small stuff, its not a desktop or a big Dell
Ian2014
17 Jun 16#8
Isn't that typical of Windows tablets? So this is really a tablet with a keyboard? Not a laptop.
bxboards
17 Jun 16#7
Yeah, you could carry a charger too. But as I said, while this has a small 8.9" screen the actual case for this is more like a 11" netbook or chromebook. So while the screen is small, the actual laptop isn't as small as you think as I reckon there is about 1 1/2 of bezel around the screen. I'm sure the case could house a 10" screen at least.
Try one if you want as Argos are good with returns, but IMHO the frustrations with this are not worth the hassle. Amazon Warehouse and Argos have had hundreds of these so obviously they are getting a lot of returns. I loved the idea, but hated it in practice!
DatAlbino
17 Jun 16#6
Ahhh I see, yeah that is a bummer
Surely just time your charges and perhaps carry a portable one if you're out? not a deal breaker imo but not ideal
bxboards
17 Jun 162#5
No, you are missing the point. With a normal laptop, if the battery is flat, you just plug in PSU and away you go. On this you can't as USB isn't strong enough to power it up. So the batteries need a fair bit of charge before you can use it, you can't power it on it's own with the USB PSU. So if the batteries are dead you need to charge it for several hours before it will power up, even if the USB charger is connected.
It's a real deal breaker I think as you can't just plug in a PSU on empty batteries and start work, unlike pretty much every other laptop ever made.
slartibartfastt
17 Jun 16#4
I think that Microsoft gives a cheaper licence fee for screens under 9 inches and that maybe Why this is just under. I'm sure someone else could confirm it.
Nice find OP, heat added. :smiley:
bxboards
17 Jun 16#2
Hi
I bought one a week or so back when they were 89.99 and too be honest I sent it straight back.
A few problems with these:
1) The charger is via USB only, and it can be almost impossible to turn the damn thing on. Unlike with a normal laptop power supply, if there isn't enough juice in the batteries, it simply won't power on
2) The screen is pretty poor. Its obviously backlight and towards the edges of the screen, there is light bleed
3) The bezels on this are massive, I'm pretty sure you could put in a screen much closer to 10 inches.
The item when it arrived was in very good condition,but this is cheap on Argos and Amazon for a reason too be honest :disappointed:
DatAlbino to bxboards
17 Jun 16#3
The first problem isn't really an issue, its just, if its not charged, it wont turn on? :P
Secondly, I can't comment on the backlight but the screen is 1900x1200 which is much better than the typical screens you get at this price
Thirdly, the screen size is the screen size, no matter the bezel, I'm sure you could say that about pretty much any laptop, often the bezel contains wiring or screen connections, which is why it has to be that size. Its a tiny laptop by dimensions, great for work on the go, so I dont see how the bezels can be absolutely huge
NorthLondonN1
17 Jun 163#1
Bought for 89.99 2 weeks ago, great 2 in 1 by the way, well worth it.
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Opening post
Intel Atom z3735f 1.33Ghz CPU
2GB RAM
32GB SSD
Intel HD Graphics
Windows 8.1, with free Windows 10 upgrade
SD card slot
Wifi & Bluetooth enabled
Dolby Digital sound system
Detachable keyboard
Weighs under 1kg
Manufacturer refurbished: 'An item that has been professionally restored to working order by a manufacturer-approved vendor. This means the product has been inspected, cleaned and repaired to meet manufacturer specifications and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in its original packaging.'
So an approved Toshiba refurb, in excellent condition, with a full HD screen, an Intel atom CPU with built in graphics, 2GB RAM+32GB SSD for fast boot and response times, Windows 8.1 w/ free Windows 10, SD card slot for expansion, connects to Wifi and Bluetooth, has a great Dolby Digital sound system, the keyboard is detachable so it functions as both laptop and tablet, and it weighs under 1kg, super light!
Currently selling new for £199.99 on Amazon, and used for £125, so seems a good saving with a 12 month warranty and free delivery ^^
14 comments
The charger I speak of is the Dell Venue 11 pro 24W charger - about £15 on Amazon and will make your life so much better.
The USB power issue is reflective of many many small laptops, such as the ASUS CHI series for instance, you can't expect a full computer experience from a tablet sized laptop, its a great option for quick on the go or small stuff, its not a desktop or a big Dell
Try one if you want as Argos are good with returns, but IMHO the frustrations with this are not worth the hassle. Amazon Warehouse and Argos have had hundreds of these so obviously they are getting a lot of returns. I loved the idea, but hated it in practice!
Surely just time your charges and perhaps carry a portable one if you're out? not a deal breaker imo but not ideal
It's a real deal breaker I think as you can't just plug in a PSU on empty batteries and start work, unlike pretty much every other laptop ever made.
Nice find OP, heat added. :smiley:
I bought one a week or so back when they were 89.99 and too be honest I sent it straight back.
A few problems with these:
1) The charger is via USB only, and it can be almost impossible to turn the damn thing on. Unlike with a normal laptop power supply, if there isn't enough juice in the batteries, it simply won't power on
2) The screen is pretty poor. Its obviously backlight and towards the edges of the screen, there is light bleed
3) The bezels on this are massive, I'm pretty sure you could put in a screen much closer to 10 inches.
The item when it arrived was in very good condition,but this is cheap on Argos and Amazon for a reason too be honest :disappointed:
Secondly, I can't comment on the backlight but the screen is 1900x1200 which is much better than the typical screens you get at this price
Thirdly, the screen size is the screen size, no matter the bezel, I'm sure you could say that about pretty much any laptop, often the bezel contains wiring or screen connections, which is why it has to be that size. Its a tiny laptop by dimensions, great for work on the go, so I dont see how the bezels can be absolutely huge