Here's a review from the reputable 'Test Pit' site of the machine when it cost 79.99 back in November last year.
15 NOVEMBER 2015
REVIEW: BUSH ELUMA B1 WINDOWS TABLET
To B1, or not to B1.
Budget tablets... should you even bother? That is a question you may have asked yourself when shopping around for a new slate – should you save up the pennies and buy an expensive model from one of the leading tech firms, or take your chances with something cheaper? One tablet that may help you to zero in on a decision is the Bush Eluma B1 Windows Tablet.
This is a budget tablet (ie. Under £100) weighing in with an eight inch screen and coming preloaded with Windows 8 (which can be immediately updated to Windows 10 should you wish). The fact that this is a Windows tablet might have already put many off; those who preferring the familiar comfort and larger app stores of Android and iOS. But, as we've said before about Windows tablets, give this a chance and you might be surprised by what you get.
The Bush Eluma B1 Windows Tablet features pretty respectable stats: the screen is 1200 x 800, the device itself is just 9mm thick, and there are 2 GB of RAM working away inside there. Furthermore it has a 1.8GHz Intel quad-core processor and 32 GB of internal storage, expandable to 64 GB thanks to the Micro SD card port. So far, so good – especially considering this all costs less than £80.
We've mentioned before that we believe eight inch tablets are the best size for a slate; small enough to actually use comfortably, while possessing a big enough screen to make watching films and TV worth it. The Bush Eluma B1 Windows Tablet is no exception, and in the general day to day use of emailing, browsing the net, checking Twitter, and watching YouTube, it performed very well. The screen resolution is perfect for a device of this size, while the both the weight and general dimensions made it easy to use 'in hand'.
Having 2 GB of RAM installed certainly helped with that, and although we were surprised to get that amount in a tablet at this price, it could still have performance limits pushed. Run several apps at once and quickly flip between different web pages and you will notice some lag, but nothing to ruin your day and certainly not enough to cause a crash. After heavily testing this thing for about a week now, we've been unable to force it to completely sputter and die – something we, unfortunately, have come to associate with Windows Mobile devices.
So if you're intending to get this and use it to tweet pictures of your dinner, have arguments with strangers on Facebook, and watch YouTube links to funny cat videos your auntie has forwarded on to you (you know, normal internet stuff), you'll be fine – and you'll enjoy the ride as well. Sure, there aren't as many apps available in the Windows Store as you'll find on other devices (what the hell happened to Netflix?), but Windows 10 actually makes up for much of that by making the web page viewing experience quite pleasurable. And, of course, as this is Windows, you'll have access to Microsoft's Office packages such as Word. Couple this baby to a Bluetooth keyboard and you have yourself a very capable and reliable laptop-alternative.
So a solid bit of engineering at a very respectable price... just a shame that Bush have buddied up to Microsoft for it.
£79.99
heat added
The Lone Ranger
24 Jul 16#2
Was interested but no HDMI so out. Also, link shows £65 so cold.
pavel76 to The Lone Ranger
24 Jul 161#3
15% off when added to basket
errrr2 to The Lone Ranger
24 Jul 161#4
D'uh - look at the total lower right and you'll see they've taken off £9.75 discount. It helps to open eyes before mouth. Thanks OP, heat added although shame it's Windows, might have gone for it if was Android.
antomac1001 to The Lone Ranger
24 Jul 16#5
Yowsers - I never knew about the HDMI (or lack thereof). I would withdraw my heat if I could. Sorry OP.
Just for future reference: some devices (mobiles) have a technology called MHL that allows the USB to display to HDMI via an adapter. MHL adapter
To see if a device has MHL built in here is a list from the MHL website. MHL enhanced devices
This Bush Eluma 8 doesn't have MHL.
corred1964
24 Jul 161#6
Great little budget tablet BUT no HDMI on a Windows device is unforgivable
fergus111
24 Jul 16#7
Does anyone know if these would be eligible to upgrade to win10 for free? or am I remembering correctly that that's no longer possible?
corred1964 to fergus111
24 Jul 16#8
Until 29th July....but people have reported some W10 upgrade issues with these tablets
fergus111
24 Jul 161#9
Thanks!
Hopefully it gets here in time, and if the w10 upgrade cocks up i'll just hope that getting it refunded isn't a total pain
ittom
24 Jul 16#10
For those looking for MHL or Hdmi, why not use media streaming instead, such as ChromeCast, WD live or their equivalents. Far easier than mucking about with wires and cables everywhere...
I don't think there are many devices that do not support media streaming and you have to remember this is a sub £60 8" tablet... Probably on par specwise with a iPad 2, 3 and even some features of the 4's, so even if it doesn't support streaming, (which I don't know if it does or doesn't) it's still a fantastic bit of kit for the money...
rev6 to ittom
24 Jul 16#12
The functionality is vastly different.
paulgraham007
24 Jul 16#11
Had one of these last year, upgrading to 10 was a nightmare due to lack of touchscreen drivers. not sure I'd it's changed or not.
oshin
24 Jul 161#13
I have one of these - its an OK tablet. The biggest issue is that suspend doesn't really work properly so the battery will be gone after a few days where as with an android tablet it will tick away. Its a similar issue with many other windows 10 tablets. Anyway if you want a mini windows machine for half nothing its very good value - Atom has been cancelled now so machines like this will be a thing of the past - new windows tablets will probably be £200 at least.
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• 32 gb internal storage expandable to 64 gb.
• 1280x800 ips screen
• 1.8GHz Intel intel baytrail 3735g quad core processor.
• 2GB RAM
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Here's a review from the reputable 'Test Pit' site of the machine when it cost 79.99 back in November last year.
15 NOVEMBER 2015
REVIEW: BUSH ELUMA B1 WINDOWS TABLET
To B1, or not to B1.
Budget tablets... should you even bother? That is a question you may have asked yourself when shopping around for a new slate – should you save up the pennies and buy an expensive model from one of the leading tech firms, or take your chances with something cheaper? One tablet that may help you to zero in on a decision is the Bush Eluma B1 Windows Tablet.
This is a budget tablet (ie. Under £100) weighing in with an eight inch screen and coming preloaded with Windows 8 (which can be immediately updated to Windows 10 should you wish). The fact that this is a Windows tablet might have already put many off; those who preferring the familiar comfort and larger app stores of Android and iOS. But, as we've said before about Windows tablets, give this a chance and you might be surprised by what you get.
The Bush Eluma B1 Windows Tablet features pretty respectable stats: the screen is 1200 x 800, the device itself is just 9mm thick, and there are 2 GB of RAM working away inside there. Furthermore it has a 1.8GHz Intel quad-core processor and 32 GB of internal storage, expandable to 64 GB thanks to the Micro SD card port. So far, so good – especially considering this all costs less than £80.
We've mentioned before that we believe eight inch tablets are the best size for a slate; small enough to actually use comfortably, while possessing a big enough screen to make watching films and TV worth it. The Bush Eluma B1 Windows Tablet is no exception, and in the general day to day use of emailing, browsing the net, checking Twitter, and watching YouTube, it performed very well. The screen resolution is perfect for a device of this size, while the both the weight and general dimensions made it easy to use 'in hand'.
Having 2 GB of RAM installed certainly helped with that, and although we were surprised to get that amount in a tablet at this price, it could still have performance limits pushed. Run several apps at once and quickly flip between different web pages and you will notice some lag, but nothing to ruin your day and certainly not enough to cause a crash. After heavily testing this thing for about a week now, we've been unable to force it to completely sputter and die – something we, unfortunately, have come to associate with Windows Mobile devices.
So if you're intending to get this and use it to tweet pictures of your dinner, have arguments with strangers on Facebook, and watch YouTube links to funny cat videos your auntie has forwarded on to you (you know, normal internet stuff), you'll be fine – and you'll enjoy the ride as well. Sure, there aren't as many apps available in the Windows Store as you'll find on other devices (what the hell happened to Netflix?), but Windows 10 actually makes up for much of that by making the web page viewing experience quite pleasurable. And, of course, as this is Windows, you'll have access to Microsoft's Office packages such as Word. Couple this baby to a Bluetooth keyboard and you have yourself a very capable and reliable laptop-alternative.
So a solid bit of engineering at a very respectable price... just a shame that Bush have buddied up to Microsoft for it.
£79.99
heat added
Just for future reference: some devices (mobiles) have a technology called MHL that allows the USB to display to HDMI via an adapter. MHL adapter
To see if a device has MHL built in here is a list from the MHL website.
MHL enhanced devices
This Bush Eluma 8 doesn't have MHL.
Hopefully it gets here in time, and if the w10 upgrade cocks up i'll just hope that getting it refunded isn't a total pain
I don't think there are many devices that do not support media streaming and you have to remember this is a sub £60 8" tablet... Probably on par specwise with a iPad 2, 3 and even some features of the 4's, so even if it doesn't support streaming, (which I don't know if it does or doesn't) it's still a fantastic bit of kit for the money...