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Linx 8

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User ratings:
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
8
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3.8 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
25 %
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Pros

  • viewing angles are good too
  • it has both a good display and resolution
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Cons

  • still constrained by old flaws Rings and roundabouts
  • Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user created content
  • Media does not control and is not responsible for the content of external websites

Key specs

  • 1 GB
  • 4
  • IPS, LCD
  • 8 in
  • 1280, 800 px
  • 188 ppi
  • 2 Mpx
  • yes

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Linx 8 - Pros & Cons

Linx 8

Pros

  • viewing angles are good too
  • it has both a good display and resolution
  • Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
  • good build quality and nice set of features
  • very comfortable
  • well balanced and nicely made -
  • cheap
  • capable Windows tablets has well and truly dawned
  • very good
  • very cool and versatile pill

Cons

  • still constrained by old flaws Rings and roundabouts
  • Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user created content
  • Media does not control and is not responsible for the content of external websites
  • the latter menus tend to slow down a little from time to time
  • Battery life is also a bit of a problem as well
  • doesn t have the apps to properly back it up
  • There s only 32GB of storage available
  • being hampered by the stick positioning
  • difficult not to have a soft spot for a fully featured Windows device
  • lack of DTS audio decoding
  • lacking support for 2GB of DDR3 RAM

Linx 8 - Technical Overview

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IconCPU Frequency
1.83 GHz
Best:
Wacom Cintiq Companion
CPU Frequency: 3 GHz
IconCPU Cores
4
Best:
IconPixel density
188 ppi
Best:
Hisense VIDAA Mirror
Pixel density: 431 ppi
IconScreen size
8 in
Best:
Planar Helium PCT2785
Screen size: 27 in

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Linx 8 - Full Specifications

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Display
Display technology
  • IPS
  • LCD
Screen size8.0 in
Resolution1280 x 800 px
Pixel density188.0 ppi
Touchscreenyes
Additional display supportyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
Memory card supportedmicroSD
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Camera
Rear camerayes
Front camerayes
Rear resolution2.0 Mpx
Front resolution2.0 Mpx
Video resolution720p
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
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Dimensions
Height8.46 in
Width4.9 in
Depth0.35 in
Weight13.3 oz
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Technical details
Operating systemWindows 8.1
RAM memory1 GB
CPU Cores4
CPU Frequency1.83 GHz
CPU ModelIntel Atom
GPU ModelIntel HD Graphics
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Sensors
Proximity sensoryes
Accelerometeryes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Type of USBMicro-USB
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Charging connectionMicro-USB
Headphone connection3.5mm
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Power
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery capacity4000.0 mAh
Battery life7.0 h

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Linx 8 Linx - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.8
Based on 8 reviews
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Linx 8 Linx 8 review - exploring the sub-£100 Windows tablet experience
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Eurogamer.net
Published: 04.01.2015
Linx 8 review - exploring the sub-£100 Windows tablet experience

HP Stream 7, Linx 7, Tesco Connect 7, Nextbook 8, Toshiba Encore Mini - there are doubtless many more. In fact, you can…

Linx 8 Review: Linx 8
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The Irish Times
Published: 08.01.2015
Review: Linx 8

Could compact Windows 8.1 tablet be missing link for Microsoft?

Linx 8 Linx 8 review – the sub-£100 Windows tablet
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Alphr
Published: 02.02.2015
Linx 8 review – the sub-£100 Windows tablet
4.0

The age of cheap Windows tablets has dawned. Not so long ago we would have winced at the prospect of any £100 tablet, let alone one purporting to run Windows 8.1 for a bargain sum, but it’s fair

Linx 8 Linx 8 review - exploring the sub-£100 Windows tablet experience
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Eurogamer.net
Published: 04.01.2015
Linx 8 review - exploring the sub-£100 Windows tablet experience
3.0
Linx 8 Linx 8 review – the sub-£100 Windows tablet
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Alphr
Published: 02.02.2015
Linx 8 review – the sub-£100 Windows tablet
4.0

The age of cheap Windows tablets has dawned. Not so long ago we would have winced at the prospect of any £100 tablet, let alone one purporting to run Windows 8.1 for a bargain sum, but it’s fair

Linx 8 Linx 8 review
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TechRadar
Published: 20.04.2015
Linx 8 review
4.0

Ticking a lot of tablet boxes for very little outlay

Linx 8 Linx 810B - cheap 8-inch Windows 10 tablet
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Linx 810B - cheap 8-inch Windows 10 tablet

Today, we are taking a quick look at one of the cheap Windows tablets offered on the market - the budget and not very well known Linx 810.

Linx 8 Linx 8 Review: An Ultra-Low Budget Windows 8 Tablet Undercutting The iPad
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Forbes
Published: 15.12.2014
Linx 8 Review: An Ultra-Low Budget Windows 8 Tablet Undercutting The iPad

I've been taking a look at the Linx 8, a £99 tablet running Windows 8.1 to see how it stands up against the relentless onslaught of Android tablets, and the clinical precision of Apple's iPad.

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