Just spotted this cheap refurbished 2 in 1 Windows device. With 2gb of ram and an Atom cpu you aren't going to be playing the latest and greatest games but for some web browsing and media consumption I can attest these specs will serve you just fine. It has a micro HDMI out so can be hooked up to a monitor or TV for media use (my parents do this with a 7" Linx unit with the tablet display disabled)
Comes with Windows 8.1 stock but may be upgraded to 10 already as part of the refurbishment. If it's not and you still want a free upgrade you need to enable assistive technologies:
Intel Atom z3735f quad core processor.
2GB RAM.
32GB eMMC hard drive.
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (possibly 10)
10.1 inch screen.
High definition display.
Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels.
Micro-HDMI.
To Install Windows 10 (links in comment below)
downloaded the windows 10 creation tool from MS site, selected windows 10 32bit, install to a usb pen drive as the local drive does not have the space available for the install.
1. Do not select to do updates on the first screen just skip this part as the comment that mentions about updates stuck for ever is what will happen.
2. Select what to backup and select None wipe all data and apps during the process, this gets rid of all the Acer Bloatware for a fresh windows 10 install.
3. Delete windows.old from c drive to free up 3GB of space.
- shopofhorrors123
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shopofhorrors123 to reddit
14 Aug 163#21
Ordered the pink as Blue was out of stock, thanks Reddit
Pink is now out of stock but the Blue is back in stock, needs to be unexpired
Arrived yesterday, not a mark on it so all good, came with windows 8.1, downloaded the windows 10 creation tool from MS site, selected windows 10 32bit, install to a usb pen drive as the local drive does not have the space available for the install.
1. Do not select to do updates on the first screen just skip this part as the comment that mentions about updates stuck for ever is what will happen.
2. Select what to backup and select None wipe all data and apps during the process, this gets rid of all the Acer Bloatware for a fresh windows 10 install.
3. Delete windows.old from c drive to free up 3GB of space guide here
The process took about 1hour downloading and installing and all complete, speed wise this is very good for browsing, netflix, streaming music, not going to be a gaming machine, screen is bright and the Wifi no issues being at the other side of the house with the signal down to 1 to 2 bars.
great deal... you.really do need 2gb.. great catch
emodan
11 Aug 16#2
If this is still in stock on Monday I'm getting one. Stupid payday being halfway through month
BigYoSpeck to emodan
11 Aug 16#3
Doesn't pay pal have a credit feature? I know ony my paypal they're always offering me interest free on purchases:
"Better than a 0% introductory offer.
Every time you spend £150 or more in one go with PayPal Credit, you get 0% interest for 4 months on that purchase.*"
BigYoSpeck to emodan
11 Aug 16#4
JohnnyUtah
11 Aug 16#5
Do Paypal run a credit check on that?
JohnnyUtah
11 Aug 16#6
Would this run Itunes ok?
Currently using a Chromebook which cannot.
BigYoSpeck to JohnnyUtah
11 Aug 161#8
Yes should run the Windows app just fine. Limited onboard storage though so I'd add an SD card but I''ve no experience on how itunes works with removable storage.
amour3k to JohnnyUtah
11 Aug 16#16
It's a Windows based system, and there's a Windows based version of iTunes right?.
So I don't see why not ..... :-)
feckineejit
11 Aug 16#7
ordered cheers op
BigYoSpeck
11 Aug 161#9
I'd imagine they will:
Edit: Yeah they do:
k_a_welsh_ebay
11 Aug 16#10
refurb with 12 month warranty for half the price of a 'new' product seems decent. the link takes you to the blue but ive had a look and they have the pink available aswell for the same price
Jenn101
11 Aug 16#11
meh, bought one of these from this Argos ebay seller... had non-stop problems with it, constantly resetting in a loop... seller wants to to call them and wait for at least 30 mins to speak to someone..... after several attempts I ended up filing a claim.... and I'm still awaiting a return label... If these things worked it wouldn't be a bad deal... but if they don't it's a nightmare.
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Just spotted this cheap refurbished 2 in 1 Windows device. With 2gb of ram and an Atom cpu you aren't going to be playing the latest and greatest games but for some web browsing and media consumption I can attest these specs will serve you just fine. It has a micro HDMI out so can be hooked up to a monitor or TV for media use (my parents do this with a 7" Linx unit with the tablet display disabled)
Comes with Windows 8.1 stock but may be upgraded to 10 already as part of the refurbishment. If it's not and you still want a free upgrade you need to enable assistive technologies:
http://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/
Intel Atom z3735f quad core processor.
2GB RAM.
32GB eMMC hard drive.
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (possibly 10)
10.1 inch screen.
High definition display.
Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels.
Micro-HDMI.
To Install Windows 10 (links in comment below)
downloaded the windows 10 creation tool from MS site, selected windows 10 32bit, install to a usb pen drive as the local drive does not have the space available for the install.
1. Do not select to do updates on the first screen just skip this part as the comment that mentions about updates stuck for ever is what will happen.
2. Select what to backup and select None wipe all data and apps during the process, this gets rid of all the Acer Bloatware for a fresh windows 10 install.
3. Delete windows.old from c drive to free up 3GB of space.
- shopofhorrors123
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Pink is now out of stock but the Blue is back in stock, needs to be unexpired
Arrived yesterday, not a mark on it so all good, came with windows 8.1, downloaded the windows 10 creation tool from MS site, selected windows 10 32bit, install to a usb pen drive as the local drive does not have the space available for the install.
1. Do not select to do updates on the first screen just skip this part as the comment that mentions about updates stuck for ever is what will happen.
2. Select what to backup and select None wipe all data and apps during the process, this gets rid of all the Acer Bloatware for a fresh windows 10 install.
3. Delete windows.old from c drive to free up 3GB of space guide here
The process took about 1hour downloading and installing and all complete, speed wise this is very good for browsing, netflix, streaming music, not going to be a gaming machine, screen is bright and the Wifi no issues being at the other side of the house with the signal down to 1 to 2 bars.
if you have the space use the below for the upgrade assistant
Windows 10 still free from MS Site using this link
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"Better than a 0% introductory offer.
Every time you spend £150 or more in one go with PayPal Credit, you get 0% interest for 4 months on that purchase.*"
Currently using a Chromebook which cannot.
So I don't see why not ..... :-)
Edit: Yeah they do: