Tablet info please

Celtic67 said:
I've not tried Windows 10 yet, but both versions of the Linx have been around a little while so should've been available with 8.1. Might not be possible to go back, though, if it's already got 10 on.

We've bought a few for trial at work & the 8 seems very good for the money. Windows tablets can be a bit lacking in apps but will do all of the basics. We've got them for mobile workers to fill in forms while visiting sites. Holding them in 1 hand & typing using the on-screen keyboard works pretty well for small amounts of text. The 10 might be a bit heavy for that.
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I found this review of the Linx 8, backs up what you have told me. Seems like a good option really and is running windows 8.1.

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/linx-8-1291487/review
 
Have you ordered anything yet? I'm curious to see how you get on. In the early days of tablets, I just couldn't see why anyone would want one. Now, I wouldn't be without mine.
 
I have not ordered one yet as I have been waiting to see if my last paycheck was short from my old job. I got docked by about £200 unfortunately so Im flogging some stuff first. I had settled on the Linx 810 but a friend keeps trying to twist my arm to an ipad ha. Just found out that apple can now run Microsoft Office
 
wazza said:
I have not ordered one yet as I have been waiting to see if my last paycheck was short from my old job. I got docked by about £200 unfortunately so Im flogging some stuff first. I had settled on the Linx 810 but a friend keeps trying to twist my arm to an ipad ha. Just found out that apple can now run Microsoft Office
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Surely an ipad would be more than a chromebook. I have an asus memo pad 7, which is fine for reading pdfs, searching the internet, streaming stuff to my tv via chromecast. It only has a wifi internet connection though. An ereader is much better for reading for long periods as it's not backlit so easier on the eyes. I heard some of the non kindle ones actually handle pdfs better.

I am starting university again in a few weeks and will use the tablet for looking at stuff quickly. I will probably print off articles I want to work on in more detail as I don't know a good way to make notes on pdfs. I might get a cheap laptop later for working in the library, it would be set up how I like and I could stay in one spot instead of moving between a PC and looking for books.
 
wazza said:
I have not ordered one yet as I have been waiting to see if my last paycheck was short from my old job. I got docked by about £200 unfortunately so Im flogging some stuff first. I had settled on the Linx 810 but a friend keeps trying to twist my arm to an ipad ha. Just found out that apple can now run Microsoft Office
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iPads come with a free Office-compatible office suite. It's not as full-featured (or bloated!) as Office, but depending on how many of the features you actually need it may well be enough.
 
Bechet said:
Not if I can help it. I don't like subscription software - that I won't use that much, especially. I'm tying the purchase to a new credit card in the hope I've cooled down on this before I get the card.
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A full version of Office would probably be the best option, but might be expensive. I'm running Office 2013 on a tablet and it's got features like being able to scribble notes over a document. I'm pretty sure you can install the free Open Office or LibreOffice onto a Linx, but not 100% sure. I'll try to blag one of test units here & give it a try.
 
Cheers for the help guys! I bought a student addition of office last year, I think I have 3 more years left so it should transfer over.
Cheers for checking if it works on the Linx, no bother if you dont have time or get chance though.
 
I did a test on the Linx 8, but the 7 and 10 will be the same. Both LibreOffice and Open Office installed & ran fine. They don't have any fancy touchscreen options, like Microsoft Office, but are fine for basic use.
 
If you just want to read books, look at PDF's and a do bit of browsing, movies or music then the HUDL2 is a perfectly fine and cheap travel companion. I got mine with the "double-up" offer on the clubcard points and a 20% off electronics they were promoting at the time - ended up costing me the princely sum of £1! Arguably the best quid I've ever spent.

I wouldn't like to attempt any office work on it though - or any tablet for that matter...I'm more of a comfy chair, keyboard and close to a kettle kind of guy for that stuff.
 
Celtic67 said:
I did a test on the Linx 8, but the 7 and 10 will be the same. Both LibreOffice and Open Office installed & ran fine. They don't have any fancy touchscreen options, like Microsoft Office, but are fine for basic use.
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Thanks for that, mucho appreciated. Its good to know office will work. The full shebang is not needed, only editting and notes really.
Again, cheers for helping.
 
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