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Updated 02/13/2015 The current state of Windows 8.1 tablets - Windows RT is dead. Everything listed below is going to have full Windows 8.1 - Upgrading to Windows 10 is going to be free. Every tablet will be able to upgrade. - Windows 8.1 w/ Bing is Windows 8.1 "This edition of Windows sets Bing as the default search engine within Internet Explorer. Users will be able to manually change default search settings and install additional browsers of their choice. Windows 8.1 with Bing is based on the feature set available in Windows 8.1 Core and includes all of the latest updates, including Windows 8.1 Update. Windows 8.1 with Bing is available for 32-bit and 64-bit platforms. " - The market seems to be moving away from 8 inch and under devices. HP is having success with their Stream line and Lenovo/Toshiba still have 8 inch models available but it seems like the demand is for 10+ inch devices. - Tablets no longer come with a free copy of Office Home & Student 2013. OEMs have mostly moved over to a free year of Office 365 but some tablets come with nothing at all. Ill try to list what tablets have what below. - Processors. They basically rank like this. Intel Atom Bay Trail -> Intel Core M -> Intel i5 -> Intel i7. Bay Trail is enough for everyday use and casual gaming but dont expect the world out of it. - The app store is still pretty bad. Microsofts moving towards universal apps so, in theory, it should get better but I wouldnt count on it. Theres always debate in the thread about whether that matters since you can use a combo of the few decent apps that are available, metro IE11 (best touch browser out at the moment) and legacy desktop programs but its worth mentioning. - With a flood of no-name Chinese Windows 8 tablets, it seems like OEMs are fleeing from the race to the bottom price model that they were aiming for with the last wave of devices. Which is good because most of the tablets listed below have a minimum of 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of hard drive space. People in the thread have reported that Windows works with 1 GB of RAM but youd probably be better off with a 2 GB device. Id avoid anything with 16 GB of hard drive space. 32 GB is already tight enough. - Im not going to list any Chinese tablets or older tablets below. Thats not to say that they arent any good but theres enough name products for me to cover without getting into every Windows 8 tablet on Alibaba or the variations of certain models over the years.  AVOID Anything with only 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage Any RT device Anything with the last generation Atom processor (Intel Atom Z2____) Acer Iconia W3  Released - Current 7 inch models HP Switch 7 ($99.99 for basic 32 GB model)  Gimmick: $100 Windows 8.1 tablet Included keyboard: No Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: None - Tablet: 7.59 x 4.36 x 0.39 inch, 0.80 lbs - Charger: Micro-USB - 7" diagonal HD WVA IPS multitouch-enabled (1280 x 800) - Max brightness: 398 nits - Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3735G processor (2M Cache, base 1.33 GHz, burst up to 1.83 GHz) - 1 GB of RAM - 3000 mAh Li-ion polymer battery - Up to 8 hours of battery life - 1 mono speaker - 0.3-megapixel front camera and 2-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, 1 micro USB 2.0, microSD slot Released - Current 8 inch models HP Stream 8 ($179.99 for basic 32 GB model)  Gimmick: Cheap - 200 MB of free 4G a month, forever Included keyboard: No Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: None - Tablet: 8.23 x 4.88 x 0.35 inch, 0.9 lbs - Charger: AC Adapter - 8" diagonal HD WVA IPS capacitive multitouch-enabled display (1280 x 800) - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3735G processor (2M Cache, base 1.33 GHz, burst up to 1.83 GHz) - 1 GB of RAM - 4000 mAh Lithium polymer - Up to 8 hours and 20 minutes of battery life - 2-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, 1 micro USB 2.0, microSD slot Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows (8") ($299 for basic 32 GB model)  Gimmick: AnyPen lets you use any ballpoint pen or graphite pencil as a stylus, built-in stand, crazy battery life Included keyboard: No Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: None - Tablet: ??? x ??? x ??? inch, 0.94 lbs - Charger: micro USB - 8" Full HD (1920 x 1200) IPS display - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3745 processor (2M Cache, base 1.33 GHz, burst up to 1.83 GHz) - 2 GB of RAM - Li-ion, 6400 mAh - Up to 15 hours of battery life - 1.6-megapixel front camera and 8-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, 1 micro USB 2.0, microSD slot Toshiba Encore 2 Write 8 ($349.99 for basic 64 GB model)   Gimmick: Wacom digitizer and stylus included Included keyboard: No Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: None - Tablet: ??? x ??? x ??? inch, 0.84 lbs - Charger: micro USB - 8.0 diagonal widescreen WXGA display (1280 x 800) - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3745F processor (2M Cache, base 1.33 GHz, burst up to 1.83 GHz) - 2 GB of RAM - ??? Battery - Up to 11.1 hours of battery life - 1.6-megapixel front camera and 8-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, 1 micro USB 2.0, microSD slot WinBook TW801 Tablet ($129 for basic 32 GB model at http://www.microcenter.com/product/437499/TW801_Tablet_-_Black)  Gimmick: Dirt cheap with microHDMI out Included keyboard: No Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: None - Tablet: 8.25 x 4.84 x 0.43 inch, 0.82 lbs - Charger: USB - 8" (1200 x 800) IPS LCD - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Atom Bay Trail 3735D processor (2M Cache, base 1.33 GHz, burst up to 1.83 GHz) - 2 GB of RAM - 1 Cell Lithium Polymer Battery (??? mAh) - Up to ??? hours of battery life - 2-megapixel front camera and 2-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, microHDMI out, 1 USB 3.0, 1 micro USB 2.0, microSD slot Upcoming - Current 8 inch models Asus Transformer T90 Chi ($299 for basic 32 GB model)  Release date: February 2015 Gimmick: Smallest Transformer Included keyboard: Yes Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: 64 GB of hard drive space (???) - Tablet: 9.49 x 5.39 x 0.30 inch, 0.88 lbs - Tablet w/ dock: 9.49 x 5.39 x 0.65, 1.65 lbs - Charger: Micro-USB - 8.9" LED backlit WXGA (1280x800) IPS multi-touch panel - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3775 processor (2M Cache, base 1.46 GHz, burst up to 2.39 GHz) - 2 GB of RAM - Li-ion polymer 18Wh battery - Up to 9 hours of battery life - 2-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, 1 micro USB 2.0, microSD slot Released - Current 10+ inch models Acer Aspire Switch 10 ($329.99 for basic 64 GB model)  Gimmick: Yoga style detachable keyboard Included keyboard: Yes Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: None - Tablet: 10.3 x 7 x 0.35 inch, 1.29 lbs - With Dock: 10.3 x 7 x 0.80 inch, 2.58 lbs - Charger: AC adapter - 10.1" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD with IPS technology and LED backlighting (1280 x 800) - Max brightness: 350 nits - Intel Bay Trail Z3735F processor (2M Cache, base 1.33 GHz, burst up to 1.83 GHz) - 2 GB of RAM - 2-cell lithium polymer battery (5700 mAh) - Up to 8 hours battery life - 2-megapixel front camera and no back camera - Bluetooth 4.0 + HS, 1 Micro USB 2.0, 1 USB 2.0, micro HDMI out, microSD slot Acer Aspire Switch 11 ($349.99 for basic 32 GB model)  Gimmick: Yoga style detachable keyboard Included keyboard: Yes Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: 64 GB ($429.99), 1080p screen - 128 GB SSD - 4 GB of RAM ($649.99) - Tablet: 11.7 x 8.1 x 0.43 inch, 1.85 lbs - With Dock: 11.7 x 8.1 x 1 inch, 3.22 lbs - Charger: AC adapter - 11.6" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD with IPS technology and LED backlighting (1366 x 768) - Max brightness: ??? nits - Intel Bay Trail Z3735F processor (2M Cache, base 1.33 GHz, burst up to 1.83 GHz) - 2 GB of RAM - 3-cell Li-Polymer Battery Capacity (8550 mAh) - Up to 7 hours battery life - 2-megapixel front camera and no back camera - Bluetooth 4.0 + HS, 1 Micro USB 2.0, 1 USB 2.0, micro HDMI out, microSD slot Acer Aspire Switch 12 ($699.99 for basic 128 GB SSD model)  Gimmick: Magnetic and latch-less detachable keyboard Included keyboard: Yes Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: none - Tablet: ??? x ??? x ??? inch, ??? lbs - With Dock: 12.5 x 8.7 x 0.60 inch, 3.09 lbs - Charger: AC Adapter - 11.6" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD with IPS technology and LED backlighting (1080p) - Max brightness: ??? nits - Intel Core M-5Y10 Processor (4MB L3 Cache, 2.0GHz Dual-Core) - 4 GB of RAM - 3-cell Li-Polymer Battery Capacity (3220 mAh) - Up to 6 hours battery life - 2-megapixel front camera and no back camera - Bluetooth 4.0 + HS, 1 Micro USB 3.0, micro HDMI out, microSD slot ASUS Transformer Book T100 2014 Refresh ($369 for basic 64 GB model)    Gimmick: In multiple cool colors Included keyboard: Yes Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: None - Tablet: 10.3 x 6.7 x 0.4 inch, 1.2 lbs - With Dock: 10.3 x 6.7 x 0.5 inch, 2.5 lbs - Charger: micro-USB - 10.1" 16:9 IPS HD (1366x768) - Max brightness: 228 nits - Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3775 processor (2M Cache, base 1.47 GHz, burst up to 2.37 GHz) - 2 GB of RAM - Up to 11 hours battery life - 2-cell lithium polymer battery (31 Whrs) - 1.2-megapixel front camera and no back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, 1 USB 3.0, 1 Micro USB 2.0, micro HDMI out, microSD slot ASUS Transformer Book T200 ($469.99 for basic 64 GB model)  Gimmick: User expandable storage, textured back ala the Dell Venue Pro Included keyboard: Yes Version of Office: None Variations: None - Tablet: 12.01 x 7.64 x 0.47 inch, 1.72 lbs - With Dock: 12.01 x 7.87 x 0.94 inch, 3.4 lbs - Charger: AC adapter - 11.6" 16:9 IPS HD (1366x768) - Max brightness: 239 nits - Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3795 (2M Cache, base 1.59 GHz, burst up to 2.39 GHz) - 4 GB of RAM - 2-cell lithium polymer battery (38 Whrs) - Up to 9 hours of battery life - 2-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, 2(?) USB 3.0, 1 Micro USB 2.0, micro HDMI out, microSD slot Dell Venue 11 Pro 5000 ($429 for basic 32 GB model)  Gimmick: user replaceable battery, (garbage) stylus (not included) Included keyboard: No Version of Office: None Variations: 64 GB ($459), 1080p screen w/ 64 GB ($499) - Tablet: 11.72 x 6.96 x 0.4 inch, 1.57 lbs - Charger: micro USB - 10.8 HD LCD (1366x768) 16:9 - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3775D processor (2M Cache, base 1.49 GHz, burst up to 2.41 GHz) - 2 GB of RAM - 2-Cell Lithium Polymer Battery - 36 Wh - Up to 10 hours of battery life - 2-megapixel front camera and 8-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, micro-HDMI out, 1 USB 3.0, microSD slot Dell Venue 11 Pro 7000 ($699 for basic 64 GB model)  Gimmick: Core M processor, fanless, (garbage) stylus (not included) Included keyboard: No Version of Office: None Variations: None - Tablet: 11.01 x 6.95 x 0.42 inch, 1.65 lbs - Charger: micro USB - 10.8 inch IPS Display with FHD (1920 x 1080) resolution with 10-pt capacitive touch - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Core M-5Y10 Processor (4MB L3 Cache, 2.0GHz Dual-Core) - 4 GB of RAM - ??? Battery - Up to ??? hours of battery life - 2-megapixel front camera and 8-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, micro-HDMI out, 1 USB 3.0, microSD slot Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows (10") ($369.99 for basic 32 GB model)  Gimmick: Built in kickstand, magnetic bluetooth keyboard, crazy battery life Included keyboard: Yes Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: None - Tablet: ??? x ??? x ??? inch, 1.39 lbs (not including keyboard) - Charger: micro USB - 10.1 Full HD (1920 x 1200) IPS display - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3745 processor (2M Cache, base 1.33 GHz, burst up to 1.83 GHz) - 2 GB of RAM - 3 Cell 9600mAH Li-Cylindrical - Up to 15 hours of battery life - 1.6-megapixel front camera and 8-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, microHDMI out, 1 micro USB 2.0, microSD slot Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows (13") ($599.99 for basic 64 GB model)  Gimmick: Amazing price, higher than 1080p screen, built in kickstand, magnetic bluetooth keyboard, crazy battery life Included keyboard: Yes Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: None - Tablet: ??? x ??? x ??? inch, 2.27 lbs (not including keyboard) - Charger: micro USB - 13.3" QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS display - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3745 processor (2M Cache, base 1.33 GHz, burst up to 1.83 GHz) - 4 GB of RAM - 12800 mAh Li-Cylindrical Battery - Up to 15 hours of battery life - Premium JBL large-chamber stereo speakers with subwoofer - 1.6-megapixel front camera and no back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, 1 micro HDMI out, 1 micro USB 2.0, microSD slot Microsoft Surface Pro 3 ($799 for basic 64 GB/i3 model)  Gimmick: 3:2 aspect ratio, Multiposition kickstand, a bunch of detachable keyboards (none included), Surface pen (included) Included keyboard: No Version of Office: None Variations: 128GB/Intel i5 ($999), 256GB/Intel i5 ($1299), 256GB/Intel i7 ($1549), 612GB/Intel i7 ($1940) - Tablet: 11.5 x 7.93 x 0.36 inch, 1.76 lbs - Charger: Charging port - 12" 2160x1440 ClearType Full HD Display - Max Brightness: 400 nits - 1.5 GHz i3-4020Y processor with Intel HD Graphics 4200 - 4 GB of RAM (8 GB for 256+ GB models) - 42 WHr battery - Up to 9 hours of battery life - 2-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy, 1 USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort, microSD slot Toshiba Encore 2 Write 10  Gimmick: Wacom digitizer and stylus included Included keyboard: No Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: None - Tablet: ??? x ??? x ??? inch, 1.21 lbs - Charger: micro USB - 10.1" diagonal Touchscreen WXGA display (1280 x 800) - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3745F processor (2M Cache, base 1.33 GHz, burst up to 1.83 GHz) - 2 GB of RAM - ??? Battery - Up to 11.1 hours of battery life - 1.2-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, 1 micro-HDMI out, 1 micro USB 2.0, microSD slot Upcoming - Current 10+ inch models Asus Transformer T100 Chi ($399 for basic 32 GB model)  Release date: February 2015 Gimmick: Small size Included keyboard: Yes Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: 64 GB (???), 128 GB (???) - Tablet: 10.43 x 6.87 x 0.28 inch, 1.26 lbs - Tablet w/ dock: 10.43 x 6.87 x 0.52 inch, 2.38 lbs - Charger: AC adapter - 10.1" LED backlit Full HD (1920x1200) IPS multi-touch panel - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3775 processor (2M Cache, base 1.46 GHz, burst up to 2.39 GHz) - 2 GB of RAM - Li-ion polymer 30Wh battery - Up to 10 hours of battery life - 2-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, microHDMI out, 1 micro USB 3.0, 1 micro USB 2.0, microSD slot Asus Transformer T300 Chi ($699 for basic 64 GB model)  Release date: February 2015 Gimmick: Super thin, fanless Included keyboard: Yes Version of Office: Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: LED backlit WQHD 2560 x 1440 IPS screen ($799) - Tablet: 12.51 x 7.54 x 0.30 inch, 1.58 lbs - Tablet w/ dock: 12.51 x 7.54 x 0.65 inch, 3.19 lbs - Charger: AC adapter - 12.5" FHD 1080p IPS multi-touch panel - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Core M-5Y10 Processor (4MB L3 Cache, 2.0GHz Dual-Core) - 4 GB of RAM - Li-ion polymer 30Wh battery - Up to 8 hours of battery life - 2-megapixel front camera and no back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, microHDMI out, 1 micro USB 3.0, microSD slot Dell Venue 10 Pro 5000 ($330 for basic 32 GB model)  Release date: March 3, 2015 Gimmick: wacom digitizer ($33 stylus not included), yoga style detachable keyboard (not included) Included keyboard: No Version of Office: Probably Office 365 Personal 1-year Variations: Keyboard dock ($380), 1080p screen (???) - Tablet: 11.02 x 6.93 x 0.42 inch, 1.61 lbs - Tablet w/ dock: ??.?? x ?.?? x ?.?? inch, ?.?? lbs - Charger: Unknown - 10.1" 1280x800 Unknown LCD - Max brightness: ??? - Intel Bay Trail Z3735F processor (2M Cache, base 1.33 GHz, burst up to 1.83 GHz) - 2 GB of RAM - 38Wh battery - Up to 10 hours of battery life - 1.2-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel back camera - Bluetooth 4.0, microHDMI out, 1 USB 3.0, microSD slot Frequently Asked Questions Q: Gimmick? A: "In marketing language, a gimmick is a unique or quirky special feature that makes something 'stand out' from its contemporaries." Wikipedia Q: Just how powerful is the Intel Atom Bay Trail? A: Pretty powerful. In benchmarks, it's about double the speed of the old netbook standard of the AMD E-350. Q: Whats my best choice for taking notes or drawing? A: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 or Toshiba Encore 2 Write. Nothing else comes close to those two. Q: Can this be my main machine? A: Its possible. Id recommend a 10+ inch device with some sort of included keyboard attachment and microHDMI out. That way you have something portable you can use on the go and something you can plug into a bigger external display (like your TV) when youre at home. All Bay Trail tablets have Miracast capabilities but thats hit and miss, plus an added expense for the receiver. Same problem with 8 inch tablets. Theyre cheaper and more portable than a 10+ inch but add in the cost of accessories and it adds up. Q: How much space does Windows take up? A: The Windows 8.1 update shrunk the footprint a little bit but it varies per device. For the most part, 64 GB = 40ish, 32 GB = 17ish, 16 GB = ???. You can usually move the recovery partition to a USB stick for more space. Q: Everything's so small on the desktop and my fat fingers can't handle it  A: Control Panel -> Appearance And Personalization -> Display -> Check Let me choose one scaling level for all my displays -> Custom sizing options -> 125% or 150% (That should make everything on the desktop touch friendly) Q: I bought a tablet that includes Office Home & Student 2013 but it appears to be a trial version A: The key's included on a sheet of paper in the box. Q: My old ASUS Transformer T100 is charging really slow A: You need to put it to sleep or turn it off to have it charge faster. Q: GAMES GAMES GAMES GAMES GAMES A: There's a ton of videos on YouTube testing just about any major game you can think of. Yes, it's possible to game on one of these but don't expect the world out of it. Q: GAMES GAMES GAMES GAMES GAMES A: I guess you could even carry around a USB controller and play all your ROMS in between classes if you really wanted to. Q: COMICS COMICS COMICS COMICS A: I don't read comics but this app is highly rated http://apps.microsoft.com/webpdp/app/845952b7-bbd9-4248-94b6-47f7ffe601f5 and there's an official comiXology app http://apps.microsoft.com/webpdp/app/39c58b6e-8b89-4127-a7a3-914cc7918b98 Q: penis penis penis penis penis A:  (nice mission hill reference)
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Roflex posted:Didn't get this in time for the recommendations at the end of the last thread but I also recommend the TW801 if you have a MicroCenter near you. The only issues I've had are with the wifi staying connected which I'm pretty sure is just an issue with my router and signal saturation. Compare with the HP Stream 8 (this has the same processor, more ram, and is $50 less). That has really good specs for the price so I added it to the OP. How's the battery life on it?
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MC Hawking posted:No love for old faithful, the DVP8? It's a weird case. The 3000 series (the newer version with 1 GB of RAM) is still readily available but the 5000 series (the older version with 2 GB of RAM) seems like it has been discontinued. Dell has a 'call for pricing' on their website and Amazon only has used units. I figured it wasn't worth the confusion. Same thing with the Toshiba Encore 2. Now that the Write version is out, it's pointless to list the old one.
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LiftAuff posted:Is there any reason why Windows tablets don't have GPS ? Some models do have GPS. There's no easy software solution to take advantage of it though.
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kensei posted:I'm not finding this on Amazon, but lots of them that have Android. I am kinda interested in it, mainly for the display. I am thinking of replacing my Kindle Fire HD with a new tablet that has expandable storage. Where can I find one of these in a store, in the PacNW? Maybe Best Buy? I think they have the 10" model in stock. Amazon doesn't stock any of the Lenovo stuff on their site. http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/tablets/lenovo/yoga-tablet-series/yoga-tablet-2-win-8/ mango sentinel posted:I asked before in other threads but didn't really get a bunch of input. Unbranded is a little weird but on paper, it looks ok. A review on Amazon complained about the battery life so if portability is what you really want, you may want to look into something else. There's also a thread on slickdeals about it with some user trip reports http://slickdeals.net/f/7333568-best-buy-unbranded-10-windows-8-tablet-199-fs?page=3&rpid=71625776
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The Microsoft Store has the HP Stream 7 with http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/HP-Stream-7-Signature-Edition-Tablet/productID.308781500 Bing Rewards also has a $5 or $10 off Microsoft Store codes available if you have points stockpiled. I'm almost tempted to get one for $69 Never mind on the $25 Windows Store gift card. Read on Slickdeals that it isn't available on this one. quote:Click here for HP Stream 7 Signature Edition 7" Tablet w/ Office 365 and add to cart Call Me Charlie fucked around with this message at 22:02 on Feb 6, 2015 |
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Endless Mike posted:Do you know how long this is for? I'd rather go pick it up in-store if I can. No idea to be honest. I just saw it on Ars Technica
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Amazon pricematched the HP Stream 7 deal http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...TIBA6BCVH5VKS3T
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Ynglaur posted:Can s someone recommend a good epub reader for a windows tablet? I'd use Kindle or Nook but everyone says you can't sideload your own books. I just want all of my books in one place. Bookviser Reader Premium is free for the next 22 hours. http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/bookviser-reader-premium/1103c0f5-d813-4bf4-a5f5-108d59362ce5 http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/bookviser-reader-premium/d1e9d012-a63a-47fe-a4d6-b8a3b03eef53
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Whoa, Dell is launching the Venue 10 Pro and it's going to come with a Wacom digitizer. I almost think the price is a mistake because Core M plus Wacom digitizer plus keyboard attachment for $380 would be wild. quote:Finally, the Venue 10 and Venue 10 Pro are apparently identical other than the choice of OS; I say apparently as Dell didnt provide a full spec sheet for the Venue 10, but things may have changed since our briefing as it looks like the Venue 10 Pro has now moved to Core M instead of Bay Trail hardware, whereas the Venue 10 will apparently use an Atom Z3735 processor (though that may change). Either way, with the Venue 10 Dell is bringing Android into the education system with Lollipop, while the Venue 10 Pro is Windows 8.1 with Windows 10 upgrade. http://www.anandtech.com/show/8974/dell-updates-education-solutions-with-new-chromebook-11-latitude-11-and-venue-1010-pro-offerings Ynglaur posted:Trip report on the Toshiba Encore 2 Write: Thanks for the trip report. Protip on this one, if you bring up the charms bar and click brightness, you can lock the screen rotation by clicking the little padlock above the slider.
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teraflame posted:Does anyone have the teclast x98 air II? Same res as iPad with full windows 8.1 is tempting to get for $200 shipped, if there aren't any glaring flaws. Seems to have battery drain issues with Windows 8. There's a giant thread on it over at xda-developers http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/teclast-x98-air-ii-t2935267/page51 You also have to be careful with Chinese tablets nowadays because a growing number of manufacturers are putting the trial version of Windows 8 on instead of the full thing. Call Me Charlie fucked around with this message at 15:59 on Feb 13, 2015 |
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Call Me Charlie posted:Whoa, Dell is launching the Venue 10 Pro and it's going to come with a Wacom digitizer. I almost think the price is a mistake because Core M plus Wacom digitizer plus keyboard attachment for $380 would be wild. They updated the article. No Core M Bay Trail Z3735F with only 32/64 GB available.
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Dr. Wang posted:Has anybody bought the 8" Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2? The one with AnyPen. I'm divided between that and the 10.1" Encore 2 Write, or the Thinkpad 10. Doesn't seem to be any reviews for the Yoga Tablet 2, one for the Encore 2 Write (including the brief one in this thread), and all of the Thinkpad 10 reviews seem vary when it comes battery life. I have a Mac as my main computer, but I'd like something I could slip in my bag for school. Preferably something with a digitizer pen. What does everybody else in this thread have? What do you recommend? Windows 8 tablet reviews are rare but you can usually find a hands on or user review on YouTube. 8" Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3JtiPE_AlU Toshiba Encore 2 Write = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiXG4bI8iZA If you're talking about the old Thinkpad 10 with Atom Z2670, I'd avoid it. That's a last gen processor.
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lostleaf posted:Lenovo apparently ships adware that breaks https by using fake signed certificates. The signed key is also hilariously easy to crack so any malicious person can use it to fake ANY https connection. Even to your bank! Makes me wonder about these $100 tablets from winbook or hp. Be careful goons. Eh, I wouldn't worry about it. I can't imagine any other company being this stupid. Here's a list of products affected. quote:G Series: G410, G510, G710, G40-70, G50-70, G40-30, G50-30, G40-45, G50-45 The ones bolded are Windows 8 tablets.
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kensei posted:Is that the Yoga 2 10" model? No, the Mixx is a different line. http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/tablets/lenovo/miix-series/miix-2-10-inch/ LastPass has a page up that will tell you if your device has SuperFish https://lastpass.com/superfish/ (I saw this on Reddit but I'm pretty sure it's legit)
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Kinda off topic but can any Core M owners tell me about how hot their machine gets during normal use? I'm kicking around the idea of getting an Asus Zenbook UX30 (not a tablet but 13.3 inch matte screen with 8 gb of ram and 256 gb ssd for $699) but I want to make sure that it doesn't get too hot since the processor is in the base instead of behind the screen.
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Guni posted:Question of my own - what's the cheapest 8" W8.1 tablet (even 7" would be fine) that will allow me to Web browse/use MS office/play mp4 files (or be able to put VLC player on it) and preferrably has a SD card slot (and even better a USB slot so I can use a wireless mouse and keyboard). Maybe a refurbished Acer Iconia W4? You can get at 64 GB model for $144 http://us-outlet.acer.com/Acer-Icon...e&searchSize=12 Or a used Dell Venue 8 Pro. You may be able to find a cheap one on Craigslist or Ebay. You'd have to get an adapter to charge and use usb at the same time. I think Dell sells one for $20 if you don't want to experiment and piece together your own set up. I'd avoid going the absolute cheapest route possible. With that, you're either getting crappy hardware or you'll have to spend so much accessorizing it that you might as well spend more money up front. - edit And if you're looking to use it as an MP3 device, look into using Microsoft's stupid metro Music app. Connected standby is a life saver when it comes to battery and you can still access basic playback stuff while the tablet is asleep (volume, etc) Just turn off all the settings that messes with your files before you import your library. Call Me Charlie fucked around with this message at 16:46 on Mar 2, 2015 |
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Dell Venue 10 Pro launched today.quote:The tablet features an Intel Atom Z3735F quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, a 5MP rear camera, a 1.2MP front camera, Windows 8.1 software, and a 1-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365. http://www.dell.com/us/p/dell-venue-10-pro-5055-tablet/pd?ACD=11708984-3640101-skim32X105Xe300f4e0d81fbddc4d9e842daa0c4dc4&AID=3640101 http://liliputing.com/2015/03/dell-venue-10-pro-windows-tablet-now-available-for-329-and-up.html And Lenovo is coming out with another tablet. Miix 300 quote:I took a look at the Lenovo Miix 300 after it launched at MWC on Sunday and I was impressed to see such good specifications for a $149 Windows 8 tablet. There are a few things missing though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmZbQiDlgYk
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Mar 4, 2015 23:19
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Guni posted:Thanks guys (hotsauce as well). I should have mentioned that I'm in Australia. Also, good to know about the Dell adapter, that will come in pretty handy in the future. The Dell Venue 8 was what I was looking at. Another question with that - if I used the accessory to give me a USB port, I could plug a little bluetooth adapter for a KB + mouse in and use it correct? All Windows 8 tablets have bluetooth built in so you wouldn't have to use an adapter. But if you had something like a Logitech Unifying Receiver or some other type of dongle, yeah it would work. The adapter adds a microUSB port for charging and a full size USB port. http://accessories.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=US&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=470-ABES
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Mar 5, 2015 16:18
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Lenovo has a promo code that will bring the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 13 down to $549 - LUCKYCHARMS
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Mar 10, 2015 17:17
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The base model of the Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi has finally launched in America. $699 - 12.5-inch Full HD touchscreen - Intel Core M-5Y10c - 4GB memory/128GB SSD - Up to 8 hours battery life http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/ASUS-Transformer-Book-T300-Chi-Signature-Edition-2-in-1-PC/productID.314145300
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Mar 11, 2015 20:38
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Geirskogul posted:My sp3 loses the sd card (disappears, have to restart) during heavy disk usage. For example, I have steam games installed on the sd card, and if I don't limit downloads to less than 512kbps, the card disappears from everything, device manager included. I've tried putting tape on the back to increase pressure on the contracts, no dice. Sandisk? I'm having the same issues with my Acer Switch 10 and a Sandisk microsd card.
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Mar 13, 2015 03:43
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In more weird Asus Chi news, the 32 GB model of the Asus Transformer T100 Chi is up on Amazon. Ships in 2-4 weeks. $399 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...J5EBJUBB6ACUPDV Kind of strange how the Chi series was the centerpiece of Asus' promo booths and now it's being released to market with no type of promotion.
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Mar 16, 2015 17:16
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Monday_ posted:I have about $500 to spend on a Windows tablet for digital painting. Does the Toshiba Encore 2 Write have enough oomph for 4K sized canvases in Photoshop CC? And is there a difference between the 8" and 10" models besides size? If it doesn't, would it be a terrible idea to settle for a used Surface Pro 2? I'd rather buy new. From what I read about it, that really depends on how many layers you plan to use. 10" has a microHDMI port.
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Mar 19, 2015 05:06
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Roflex posted:This is probably a bit tangential to the aims of this thread but does anyone make something like the TW801 (or any of the tablets, really) with more ports but no screen? Just having a nice little microscopic desktop replacement that can run a browser and Office sounds like a killer in a small office setting. Best one I heard of is the Ainol Mini PC quote:The Ainol Mini PC is a tiny desktop computer with an Intel Atom Z3735D Bay Trail processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and Windows 8.1 with Bing software. It also has a built-in battery. http://liliputing.com/2015/02/ainol-windows-mini-pc-power-bank-pre-order-128.html Mainstream. HP has the HP Stream Mini and Zotac has the Pico. But those are $175-200
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Mar 20, 2015 00:50
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Protocol7 posted:Do they offer a version without a battery? Would be great to have a super cheap Windows media center. There's a bunch at geekbuying http://www.geekbuying.com/category/Windows-Mini-PCs-1655/ Just do research and make sure that it comes with a legit activated Windows license. Some of the really cheap ones put an unactivated version on.
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Mar 20, 2015 17:51
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Here's some weird news, Microsoft's rumored to launch the Surface 3...but without ARM and Windows RT. WinBeta posted:The Surface 2 is currently Microsofts latest iteration of its Windows RT based tablet line-up. Launching back in 2013, the Surface 2 was a vast improvement over the original Surface RT, and launched alongside the Surface Pro 2, giving consumers a choice between Windows RT and Windows 8.1.
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Mar 25, 2015 20:48
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Stick100 posted:I don't think it's weird at all win RT is a unmitigated failure (there were only 3 devices ever made for the platform). I thought the SP4 would be fanless and a direct competitor to the new 12in MB bit instead this let's then launch a fanless Surface with a low power processor and still launch a very high power fan based system as the SP4. I think it's fantastic news for the ecosystem. I didn't mean it's weird they aren't using Windows RT, I meant it's weird they're calling it the Surface 3 instead of moving to some sort of branding that makes sense.
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bobfather posted:I dunno man, I think you've drunk the kool-aid. The touch gestures are fine on Windows. And comparing tablets/laptops to desktops is apples and oranges.
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bobfather posted:They're hokey and unresponsive, at best. The SP3 can't even figure out how to not activate its own hardware Windows key when I'm using the pen to write notes in OneNote. Or that my arm is not in fact a finger. I don't have a surface so I can't speak on any of that. I thought you were talking about the general touch gestures like swiping between apps, snapping stuff and closing stuff. All of that is responsive and intuitive. Metro store is terrible but not everything is worthless. Metro IE is the best touch browser out there and there's a handful of apps worth using. You shouldn't compare tablets/laptops to desktops because it's retarded. Tablets/laptops need to worry about weight, how much heat they generate, how much power they use and the possibility of running fanless. Desktops don't.
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bobfather posted:Pentium G3258. At this point almost a year old, to boot. poo poo, you're right, bobfather. You just debated the MacBook Pro into the superior device for every person and situation on Earth. It's illogical for somebody to say something otherwise.  Now let's use this thread to dump on how lovely all these tablets are compared to the Alienware Alpha. That's $500 and it crushes the Core M! Call Me Charlie fucked around with this message at 02:33 on Mar 26, 2015 |
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Mar 26, 2015 02:31
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Mecca-Benghazi posted:Maybe you have different needs for your portable computer than Tony Montana? v And Tony just bought it. Of course he's going to be super hyped. Call Me Charlie fucked around with this message at 03:03 on Mar 26, 2015 |
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Papercut posted:I use MPC for media playback on my Win8.1 tablet, which is fine 90% of the time. But on plane rides when I'm trying to use the tablet to pacify a 2-year-old, not being able to lock the screen during media playback is a major problem (he wants to touch things on the screen, but that pauses/exits out of full screen etc). Besides disabling the screen entirely, which would require a mouse to turn back on, I could only find something called Zoom Player that added it in a beta. http://forum.inmatrix.com/index.php?showtopic=14448 I have no idea how good that program is but maybe it could be the solution you're looking for.
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Mar 29, 2015 20:05
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loquacius posted:The rumor mill had been going on that for a while, but it looks like it's officially announced now, yeah. Just got an email from the Microsoft Store about it. Form factor basically identical to SP3 (a bit smaller), ships with Cherry Trail, starts at $499. Goddamn it, I was hoping for a $399 price point. And the pen costs extra.
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Anybody hear what kind of stylus the new Asus Chi series has? http://www.asus.com/gr/Notebook_Ultrabook_Accessories/ASUS_Chi_Stylus/overview/ - edit It's synaptics. Yuck. Call Me Charlie fucked around with this message at 06:46 on Apr 1, 2015 |
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Worth a double post, it seems like display models of the Surface 3 are at retail Microsoft Stores for anybody who wants a hands on before preordering. http://www.reddit.com/r/Surface/comments/312fi9/just_a_heads_up_the_surface_3_are_at_microsoft/
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Mecca-Benghazi posted:Same digitizer but you'll have to pay $50 extra for the stylus, not to mention cost of keyboard cover. The stylus is great though. If you have a Costco membership, they have a bundle where you get the 64 GB Surface, the stylus and the type cover for $599 http://www.costco.com/Microsoft-Surface-3-Bundle-%7c-Intel-Atom-Quad-Core-%7c-Full-HD-Plus-%7c-Office-365-Personal-.product.100176668.html or they have the 128 GB one for $699 http://www.costco.com/Microsoft-Surface-3-Bundle-%7c-Intel-Atom-Quad-Core-%7c-Full-HD-Plus-%7c-Office-365-Personal.product.100176667.html
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Call Me Charlie posted:Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows (13") ($599.99 for basic 64 GB model) Well, gently caress, I just bought a refurbished one of these from Lenovo Outlet for $350 shipped. Guess I'll post a trip report when it comes in. I was trying to hold out for something with a digitizer but the price was just too good.
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Apr 6, 2015 05:58
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Auron posted:Does that include the keyboard? I'm on the website and it just shows the tablet. That's a drat good price though and if it includes the keyboard I might have to get one. Two guys at Slickdeals reported that they came with the keyboard. http://slickdeals.net/f/7752039-lenovo-outlet-windows-8-1-yoga-tablet-2-10-196-or-yoga-tablet-2-13-302-refurbished-fs?v=1
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My Lenovo Yoga Tablet 13 showed up yesterday. It's worth keeping in mind that every netbook/tablet I've had before this was 11.6" or under display with a 720p resolution. - It comes in a box with no retail packaging or instructions. Tablet, keyboard, two micro USB cables and a wall adapter. - There's a refurbished sticker on both the tablet and the keyboard. Easy to peel off. - The tablet itself doesn't feel too heavy. It's nice to hold one handed with the little battery bump. The back's plastic. The kickstand is metal and has a button release. I've used it on my bed, a table and a desk and it's solid. I guess it's possible that you could use it on your lap but I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that. - It can't stand on it's side with the kickstand. - Pairing the keyboard to the tablet was a motherfucker. Enough where Lenovo felt like they had to put up a support article on how to do it http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/tablets/yoga-series/yoga-tablet-2-1371/documents/HT102593?tabName=Solutions Be sure to finish your Windows updates before trying to pair it. Besides the pair issue, I'm really enjoying the keyboard. Very nice to type on. Full sized. It has a weird textured feel around the keyboard and on the trackpad. The keyboard magnet is weak but it's enough to keep it from sliding around as you type. - The 2560 x 1440 screen is beautiful. I was afraid that the text would be really tiny but I guess Windows was able to realize the resolution and scale the text accordingly. - Downside to the screen, the text in desktop programs look jaggy if you use the tablet close to your face. Not that big of a deal since the keyboard is bluetooth. - I'm having an issue where it's plugged in but not charging. I haven't been able to charge it to 100% yet. I haven't really looked into it yet but I'm hoping it's an easy fix. Overall, I'm really enjoying it. Much better quality than my old Acer tablet. Fantastic for the price. Call Me Charlie fucked around with this message at 06:27 on Apr 11, 2015 |
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