are cheap windows tablets any good?

bluesnake

This HP 7" tablet from MS cost £80. From amazon uk costs £156.99

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/cat/Computers-amp-Tablets/categoryID.68236400

prowla

RumRat wrote: »

I'm not sure that they are promoting an 8" tablet as a complete replacement. Although that said, if you connect it up to a monitor, at a stretch, you probably could.

I went to a store with someone looking for a new laptop, and they recommended she look at a Surface. The requirement was a system to write a book on, including work processing and picture management.

RumRat wrote: »

It's updated to Cyan and is now updating to Denim (8.1)

RumRat wrote: »

Agreed you need a good connection.......Hard not to agree..;)

And so an environment which requires that like an umbilical cord when it is not all pervasive will lead to issues.

RumRat wrote: »

We will probably be looking at this in a few years time and saying MS were right........Maybe...:)

Well, the cloud is the big thing at the moment, and MS are behind the curve; MS managed to take out their entire world-wide cloud services last month!

Incidentally, I'm in the process of implementing an environment into AWS, which is an awe-inspiring environment (servers, not desktops though).

RumRat wrote: »

The fact that 'people' say it's excellent which suggests that it is......Not quite up to an iPad or macbook air agreed, but, getting there.

My point was that it is not universally accepted.

RumRat wrote: »

I'll not agree that 7 is better than 8.1 as an OS....You may prefer the interface (Which can be changed), but that doesn't make 7 a better OS.

I do prefer the Windows 7 interface to Windows 8 (and 10), not least because it is consistent in style and behaviour.

Windows 8 (and 10) is a very ugly front-end to my eye, be it on computer, tablet, or phone. Apart from faster startup (ie. waking up from sleep rather than cold booting), I can't think of anything better in 8 than 7.

RumRat wrote: »

I take it as your opinion as my thoughts are generally my own also and I enjoy the discussion. Thank you.

Yup!

prowla

bluesnake wrote: »

This HP 7" tablet from MS cost £80. From amazon uk costs £156.99

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/cat/Computers-amp-Tablets/categoryID.68236400

It's worth considering what a small tablet is useful for; the only thing I can think of is if you have a satnav app.

aardvaak

roytom wrote: »

http://www.tesco.com/direct/connect-7-tablet-with-windows-81-office-365-personal-32gb-wifi-black/182-3108.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=182-3108&sc_cmp=tp4_aff_995083

It does sound a lot for £59 ! Would it be rubbish?

It says £99 now!

RumRat

prowla wrote: »

Incidentally, I'm in the process of implementing an environment into AWS, which is an awe-inspiring environment (servers, not desktops though).

Above my pay grade I'm afraid.....I do envy people working in that environment however. I chose a different career path and only use tech I enjoy and don't get too bored with...:o It's all too easy to forget, or, not realise, how much Amazon have done for the cloud.

I do prefer the Windows 7 interface to Windows 8 (and 10), not least because it is consistent in style and behaviour.

Windows 8 (and 10) is a very ugly front-end to my eye, be it on computer, tablet, or phone. Apart from faster startup (ie. waking up from sleep rather than cold booting), I can't think of anything better in 8 than 7.

I guess Windows 8.1 has better security than seven as standard, which helps new users and keeps the infections down.
I've always said that power users probably find 8.1 not too friendly. However, the average home user shouldn't find it so. It's great watching the kids who haven't been hampered by the memories of W7 (or XP) just getting on with W8.1without any complaints or confusion.
I put StartMenuX on Windows 8 when I first got it, but, found I was using it less and less as I got around the system. It's still on my desktop, but I can't remember the last time I used it.
I must admit that I'm looking forward to W10. I was going to put it on my spare laptop, but haven't been that needy of late. I'll be happy with the full release.

It's worth considering what a small tablet is useful for; the only thing I can think of is if you have a satnav app.

Yet thousands of people have found uses for them....:D Must admit, I prefer larger tablets and use my phone for anything on the move.

I guess we've strayed way off topic....:eek:

Big_Graeme

Jivesinger wrote: »

Does anyone know if you can transfer Office 365 Personal to another computer once you've activated it on a tablet?

Yes, It comes with 1 tablet licence and 1 computer licence included as standard.

Terry98

aardvaak wrote: »

It says £99 now!

Yes. I see Staples have put their version up to £89 as well!

You can still get it on ebay for £59 but I bet it wont last long at that price...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linx7-32GB-Tablet-Intel-Quad-Core-Windows-8-1-MS-Office-365-1-Year-Subscription-/191398987339?pt=UK_iPad_Tablets_eReaders&hash=item2c9044c64b

Terry98

bod1467 wrote: »

That doesn't answer the question asked - it just reiterates that Office 365 can be used on the tablet. (I don't know the answer BTW).

I have read it again and it still says you can use it on another computer;)

prowla

RumRat wrote: »

Above my pay grade I'm afraid.....I do envy people working in that environment however. I chose a different career path and only use tech I enjoy and don't get too bored with...:o It's all too easy to forget, or, not realise, how much Amazon have done for the cloud.

I guess Windows 8.1 has better security than seven as standard, which helps new users and keeps the infections down.
I've always said that power users probably find 8.1 not too friendly. However, the average home user shouldn't find it so. It's great watching the kids who haven't been hampered by the memories of W7 (or XP) just getting on with W8.1without any complaints or confusion.
I put StartMenuX on Windows 8 when I first got it, but, found I was using it less and less as I got around the system. It's still on my desktop, but I can't remember the last time I used it.
I must admit that I'm looking forward to W10. I was going to put it on my spare laptop, but haven't been that needy of late. I'll be happy with the full release.
Yet thousands of people have found uses for them....:D Must admit, I prefer larger tablets and use my phone for anything on the move.

I guess we've strayed way off topic....:eek:

Sure, just rambling...:)

Jivesinger

Terry98 wrote: »

Yes. I see Staples have put their version up to £89 as well!

So does that mean the cheapest one is (the £80 HP tablet) from Microsoft? :eek: