Recommend me a windows tablet please.

[stephec]

I'm looking for a new tablet and want one that's windows based, android, ipads, or chromebooks, aren't under consideration.

Something around a 10 - 11" screen with a detachable keyboard if possible, it'll be mainly used for browsing, email, and Netflix.

Pricewise I'd ideally not really want to go over £300 which I know won't get me a great deal unless I go for a box opened/return from somewhere like laptopsdirect, what's the advice on here?

 

[Cycleops]

Consensus on line seems to favour the Microsoft Surface Go 2:

https://tabletshunt.com/best-windows-tablet-under-300/

 

[albion]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325240881221

Established seller, but still pot luck.
Might be best to opt for 256GB in the hope of receiving an as new one.

 

[stephec]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325240881221

Established seller, but still pot luck.
Might be best to opt for 256GB in the hope of receiving an as new one.

I'm tempted by ebay but there seems to be that many people selling that you wonder where all these refurbs are coming from.

 

[albion]

They are all mainly ex corporate machines I believe.
Thus the luck of the draw. Some never get used. I am guessing here, but I imagine much old factory stock gets disposed of in the same channels.
What also is likely to happen, is that if most are classed as pristine, then some good ones are then initially pristine, helping ensure they all get sold.

Factory disposals are weird and a safer bet. But cost wise, most are good value. The seller I linked to is one of the biggest sellers out there. 15 years or so ago, I simply collect my laptops from their warehouse near Southampton.

 

[fossyant]

Ex corporate - we get rid of loads of machines this way (3-4 year renewal cycle).

 

[stephec]

Ex corporate - we get rid of loads of machines this way (3-4 year renewal cycle).

What's the quality of the batteries like?

 

[Dadam]

"Refurbished" covers the whole gamut from "basically new" from manufacturers like Dell and Apple, which may be open box returns (the customer just opened the box and decided they didn't like the colour or something so sent it back unused, or they may have turned it on and not liked the screen) and have the full warranty; right through to heavily used, had a hard life and the seller has simply wiped it down and checked it works!

Ex corporate devices often have had a hard life, probably used for several hours every day, and may have knocks etc BUT can be a real bargain from a reputable reseller.

 

[Mburton1993]

I bought this one back in July 2017 Linx 1020, I still use it today, it's windows and it can manage browsing, emails and Netflix.

 

[Cycleops]

What's the quality of the batteries like?

Anybody's guess, with these sellers it's pot luck. If it's dud replacement is only thirty notes.

 

[stephec]

I bought this one back in July 2017 Linx 1020, I still use it today, it's windows and it can manage browsing, emails and Netflix.

Looks similar to the one I've got already, it's about six years old and the screen's on the way out now though.

 

[stephec]

Anybody's guess, with these sellers it's pot luck. If it's dud replacement is only thirty notes.

Just had a look around and average seems to be about £60 for a battery, not sure what labour costs would be.

 

[vickster]

Have you looked at CEX? They give a 2 year warranty (not sure on the battery) and no hassle returns within a certain timescale.
You could also try AV forums classifieds, lots of techies who love their kit

 

[stephec]

Have you looked at CEX? They give a 2 year warranty (not sure on the battery) and no hassle returns within a certain timescale.
You could also try AV forums classifieds, lots of techies who love their kit

Didn't think about them thanks, I'll have a mooch now.

 

[Jameshow]

Lenovo yoga??

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17525640...tixoXeJTeO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18596316...tixoXeJTeO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY