Linx 1020 10-Inch Tablet with Keyboard (Intel Atom, 2 GB Ram, 32 GB Storage, Windows 10)

Bought for my wife and she is very impressed, the advantage of windows which is a familiar system. Runs windows software so lots around. Can be used when charging, not always the case, so does not need to stop to charge it. Runs for about 3-4 hours before it needs charging when doing basic stuff, internet and simple games.Very good value, only problem was that a lot of the games were Android only, no windows versions yet. This can be worked around with an android emulator if you need to run android stuff.Has real USB ports, separate to charging port, so can connect straight to PC. Android was always via software tha was often not easy to set up. Plug into a PC and it sees all frives on the tablet instantly, good for copying music and video easily.Edited to comment on the current round of problems with the windows 10 update. After this update our, and thousands more it seems, died completely with not even a charging light working. Linx support (Exertis) have asked for it back to repair it. Not sure what the repair involves, awaiting response. As it is a software fault I assume just a reset somewhere so could be a simple task.Amazon has offered to pay for a local repair (great service as ever) but I will wait for Exertis to respond. Seems mad that I have to post it all back, wait while it works it's way up what must be a large queue, then finally get it back. Easier to go to a local reapirer to remove the back and press reset inside ? If the repair is massive I would like a new one please, if it is small why can't an approved local repairer do it.We shall see, also don't see why Amazon should pay as not their fault. Fault is really microsoft so now thinking of going back to android as safer.Edited again, restored stars, as now resolved, replacement on the way.As ever Amazon were great and (as I am not in UK at present) offered to pay for a repair at a local store. Not needed as Linx (Exertis) support were also excellent and worth noting if looking to buy a Linx product. They answer mails within a day and phones in a few minutes, very helpful people. They tried the usual wake up sequences, then said they were looking for a software/boot from usb solution call back in a couple of days. I did so but some tablets are dead and staying that way, not all but mine was one of the non recoverable ones. So they are sending a replacement tablet which is en-route as we speak. As they say, it isn't the problem as much as how you deal with it. Tedious that microsoft can walk away from this leaving others to bear the cost.Also now to say I have just recieved a brand new unit so many thanks Linx / Exertis. It took a while doing the now dreaded 'preparing to configure windows don't turn off your computer' and it keeps doing it. All very nerve racking but hopefully all problems resolved, perhaps windows will spread updates to a lot of small ones rather than the odd massive one which seems to have caused this.Updated August 2017Just to say new 'creators' windows release nearly killed the tablet, Exertis (Linx support) did an excellent job and sorted it out within 24 hours. This is exceptional customer support, help like this is ever more essential these days as the machines are reliable but constant windows 10 updates are not. Great machine great backup.

It arrived well packaged and was easy to put together. It has two modes, tablet and laptop which can be a little troublesome to switch to and from with. Comes with a trial of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint etcetera. It has a discreet port for a micro sd and two USB ports. I wouldn't use this instead of a proper laptop for day to day use however I bought this to take to lectures so I could type notes. I have poor eyesight so the small writing and screen does cause a bit of mild frustration for me. In tablet mode, without the keyboard, on YouTube the videos are in great quality. It also is able to connect to xbox one (much to my boyfriend's disdain 😂 as I have no skill with gaming). The batter holds well and you can use a power bank with it in case you need a bit of charge.I must say that the instructions do not hold much info so it was a bit of trial and error to begin with. . You can however use a USB wireless mouse with it and although I haven't figured out windows 10 Cortana with it I'm sure it will work fine. I would advise getting a case that also holds the keyboard and installing Norton or the AVG scanner on it. Camera isn't worth it for photography I'm afraid but that's not what I wanted it for even though I'm a photography student. I have however installed Adobe cloud editing software on it such as premier pro, photoshop and light room. Plus a couple of games such as chicken invaders and a halo mini game. All in all a little nifty machine.

It depends on what you need. If you need a tablet, walk away now. If you need a fan-less notebook to browse (gently) the web and to watch videos, and if you take it out of the house you won't need it to hold the charge for long, for £120 it's unbeatable.It only has 2GB or RAM, that will limit you a lot as to what you can do with it simultaneously, so no wild multitasking either...So, in what scenarios would I recommend this notebook?. As a second computer to move around the house or if you need a humble computer that is totally quiet, to study for example.Pros:- No fan- Processor is ok to browse the web and watch videos. I've done some light programing on it and it can handle Netflix without problems.- Keyboard included- Price- Windows 10 included (full version, no "S" version crap).- Keyboard is comfortable to write with.Cons:- Windows 10. Forget about putting linux in. No way Manuel (tried).- As other reviews have said, it looses the charge when powered off and if charged, it will refuse to wake up unless you threaten it with throwing it in the bin and holding the power button until your finger breaks.- 2GB of RAM. You'll be amazed how fast 2gb can go.- Heavy as a rock (a big one).- No community around the product. There is an unofficial forum that is as friendly as a Llama.- Zero support from the manufacturer (this model is not even listed in their web page).- The base doesn't double up as a battery pack, nor as a USB hub.- Only two USBs- The touch-pad is uselessWould I recommend this notebook (again, this will NOT work as a tablet)? It depends. Would I buy it again?. Tough one... for that price it's difficult to find similar products with the keyboard included, so I'm happy with it for the use I'm giving it.