Linx 10.1 inch Windows 8 Tablet - Any good?

I am torn between the 10" Linx and the 10" Onda.
Both seem pretty much identical (and priced the same) But, the onda has a much better screen - 2048*1536

ONDA V975W 9.7"/9.7 Inch Windows 8.1 Intel Z3735F Quad Core 32GB ROM HDMI Dual Cameras (Rear Camera 5.0MP) WIFI 3G Tablet PC IPS Multi-Touch Capacity Screen 2048*1536
 
RTR1879 said:
I bought the 10.1" Linx a couple of weeks ago in a bundle that included the keyboard. Insight had it for £169 which I thought was good (Only £10 more than ****** had just the tablet at) but in the end I got it from Argos as they had it at £179 but you got a free £20 voucher and I needed some other stuff.

Here are my initial impressions....

1) the tablet is very good. I particularly like the soft feel/rubberised back of the unit. The screen resolution is fine for the size of the panel for the generally light tasks this tablet will be expected to handle. Its a nice touch that it comes with a screen protector already applied (and no bubbles either!). The packaging is very well designed and actually feels a lot more premium than the low price would suggest. Unboxing for the first time was a bit of an exciting event! lol. This is my 4th tablet, but my first Windows one (although I do have a Motion F5v at work running Win7 Pro). All the others have been Android (Advent Vega 10.1", Lenovo 7", Asus 7"). Having a full 8.1 installation definitely appeals after hitting problems with various browsers' compatibility on certain websites when using Android tablets. The 2GB in the 10.1" model certainly helps it speed along and I've had it running a few games via Steam. All good so far. Interestingly, the Windows installation seems to run from an image of sorts as it only takes up a tiny bit of the 32GB storage. I may have to investigate that further.... I've added a Samsung EVO 64GB card which appears as another drive as you would expect.

2) The keyboard case is a bit of a let down, although I didnt really expect too much. The design is OK, and the magnets that secure the two parts together are strong, but the caplet keys feel dead to type on and are a bit cramped. The trackpad works well, but has no buttons at all, so "right click" has to involve poking at the screen. I have a Logitech Bluetooth iPad keyboard I use with my Asus android 7" and Galaxy Note 3 and I think I shall stick with that if I need to do any serious typing.

3) The £50 cashback at tablettradeup. I had "inherited" an old 7" tablet some time ago, which still works but has Eclair running on it! I bashed the details for this into Linx's promotion site and the next day got approval for £50 cashback for it! WINNER!!!!! If you have an old 7"+ tablet knocking about then its a no-brainer going for this deal.

Overall, I'm delighted with my purchase. For what is actually not a lot of money I have a very capable device that is equally adept at delivering me web pages, light gaming, emails and social media as it is at getting dragged into meeting rooms and letting me type notes into Word.
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two finger tap is a right click...i read that there was two modes somewhere...maybe you have the wrong one selected?


this thing is great. gonna buy another...just coz i can
 
lnoton said:
two finger tap is a right click...i read that there was two modes somewhere...maybe you have the wrong one selected?


this thing is great. gonna buy another...just coz i can
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Thanks for the tip, Inoton. I'll give it another whirl, but like I said it's really the lack of any positive feedback from the keyboard that's the key issue. The logitech bluetooth one is so much better I'm happy to forego the track pad completely.
 
Hi,

I'm about to buy the linx 10.1 with keyboard bundle as a crimbo present for my folks, however given the keen price of the 8 inch version I'm now considering that, 99% of the time they'll use it for surfing the web and looking at photo's.

However I would also like to get them a chromecast, is it too ambitious to expect it to run iplayer (in HD?!), would the 8 inch version fair even worse with its 1GB of RAM ?
 
I don't see why it wouldn't run it, I haven't tried it mind you. It runs 720p 1.2gb mvks with subs on my 10" fine.

After having used it for a few days now I think the biggest issue I have with it is after a few hours of use watching videos or w/e it does heat up quite easily and can hit 70c at which point it throttles to 500mhz which you soon notice. I did have it in a case which probably didn't help but still!
 
Just bought this for £79.99 brand new from a bricks and mortar store today, and still eligible for the £50 cashback, so only £29.99, best bargain I've seen in many a year :)

So far loving this tablet, full blown Windows 8.1 and a free year of the full fat Office 2014! Unbelievable value :cool:
 
Space Monkey said:
Just bought this for £79.99 brand new from a bricks and mortar store today, and still eligible for the £50 cashback, so only £29.99, best bargain I've seen in many a year :)

So far loving this tablet, full blown Windows 8.1 and a free year of the full fat Office 2014! Unbelievable value :cool:
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insane.

And I thought the tablet and keyboard argos bundle for 169 was good.
 
TBirdUK said:
Space Monkey, which one did you get and how did you get the deal?
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need to get yourself down to bricks and mortar staples by the looks of it.

as an aside I've been randomly looking up order numbers @ https://tablettradeup.com/pages/linx/view.

Not a single one says complete...their either incomplete (mostly) or the odd later number says postage approved.

My number is around the 3300 mark.

Doesn't look promising.
 
TBirdUK said:
too late - sold out on line and no stores showing in stock for collection - missed it!
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Online only shows online, best check with the store directly, they are having a weekend promo with it and its advertised as a prime display so your local may have plenty, I bought 3 today and he had loads in stock (Bournemouth store)

And no its not a pricing mistake :)
 
Bought my folks the 10 inch version, thought I would unpack it and have a quick go. Looks a great bit of kit for the dosh, unfortunately it has at least one dead pixel on the screen which is annoying on a light background.

Bought in from a well know high street store, don't imagine they will exchange for something so minor though :/
 
Space Monkey said:
Anyone know how to screen capture on this tablet?
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Windows key + volume down held together does it on my Windows tablets.

EDIT: On the LinX you might have to hold down the Windows key for a second or so then while still holding it press and release volume down - screen should then darken for a moment and it effectively does a printscreen.
 
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Rroff said:
Windows key + volume down held together does it on my Windows tablets.

EDIT: On the LinX you might have to hold down the Windows key for a second or so then while still holding it press and release volume down - screen should then darken for a moment and it effectively does a printscreen.
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Sweet, windows key and then press and release volume down worked perfectly thanks :)
 
RTR1879 said:
...All good so far. Interestingly, the Windows installation seems to run from an image of sorts as it only takes up a tiny bit of the 32GB storage. I may have to investigate that further.... I've added a Samsung EVO 64GB card which appears as another drive as you would expect.
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How much of the 32GB do you have available, I've not installed anything, just a few windows updates and mine says 17GB of 24GB available, sound right ?
 
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