Anyone with experience with the E-Fun Nextbook 10.1?

[Wolfshadw]

Hey all.

I'm looking into a laptop replacement as my old Dell scratch and dent finally fried it's motherboard (after seven years) and I'm looking at the Nextbook 10.1 as a replacement.

Please understand that I already have a desktop for any seriously intensive applications (games/vide encoding) and an HTPC for all media needs. This laptop/tablet would be *strictly* for online finances and *maybe* as an e-book reader replacement (I also have a first gen Kindle).

My only real concern is the installed 1GB of RAM. I have not been able to find anything that states it's upgradeable. I think I'd really prefer a minimum of 2GB, but if anyone has any experience with this device, your input would be greatly appreciated.

-Wolf sends

 

[hollidayp1]

Nextbook 10.1 Is Totally Useless. No Good. Avoid

I have a bad experience with the Nextbook 10.1. The unit that I received on 3/31/2015 was really bad. It worked, but just barely. It was totally unresponsive to the touchscreen. This is probably because the touchscreen resolution has only 10 touchpoints on a 1280 x 800 screen. Do the math. Your "touch" will most likely not hit one of these touchpoints, thus the unresponsiveness mentioned above. Other reviews have said good things about this device, but somehow, as of this date (4/6/2015) the manufacturer of this product has managed to screw up this device so that it is no longer usable as a tablet or notebook. hollidayp1 150406

The Nextbook 10.1 tablet with removable keyboard is useless and very bad. It is not worth it at an price (even Free!) because it is basically unusable as a tablet for ordinary use. The touch screen is unresponsive (if it ever responds at all). This is probably because the specs for this unit say that the touchscreen ".. has limited support with 10 touch points". On a 1280 x 800 screen this is unusable. When the keyboard is connected, the touchpad is also so unresponsive that the unit is unusable. The manufacturer of this device is listed as "YIFANG 1-888-415-5177". As far as I am concerned, this Tablet/Notebook should be taken off the market until it is "Fixed".
Not recommended. Avoid. Hollidayp1 150404, 150406

 

[Lawrence of Arizona]

I liked most everything about this tablet PC from the first time I saw it on display at the store... especially the price, considering that it's loaded with Win 8.1. The three things that turned me off the most after doing a bit of research were 1) Awful customer service, 2) Only 1 GB of main memory, 3) the tiny, fragile proprietary charging pin.

I added all the pros and cons (many more pros than cons), and thought it would be worth the risk considering the relative inexpensive price (under $200) and Wal Mart's 2 week return policy, and I bought one. While I can't predict future reliability, I've had mine about a week now, and I am pleased with my purchase decision. For the stuff that I mostly do (web browsing, Facebook, online bill paying, streaming videos, etc) it works without so much as a hiccup. Where I did notice it struggle was on FarmVille (an online video game). But then, my desktop PC struggles with that game.

In closing, this is a laptop PC/tablet combo that has a few quirks. But given its low price and generous features, is a bargain... as long as you don't have any problems that require a customer service response.

 

[rcs02]

Hey all.

I'm looking into a laptop replacement as my old Dell scratch and dent finally fried it's motherboard (after seven years) and I'm looking at the Nextbook 10.1 as a replacement.

Please understand that I already have a desktop for any seriously intensive applications (games/vide encoding) and an HTPC for all media needs. This laptop/tablet would be *strictly* for online finances and *maybe* as an e-book reader replacement (I also have a first gen Kindle).

My only real concern is the installed 1GB of RAM. I have not been able to find anything that states it's upgradeable. I think I'd really prefer a minimum of 2GB, but if anyone has any experience with this device, your input would be greatly appreciated.

-Wolf sends

It is a good 2in1 I got it and would recommend also if you looking for a phone go to metro pcs and get zte zmax or galaxy avant with 50$ unlimited everything plan its monthly not contract

 

[Michael Valentine]

hey can y'all help me? i got this to use for schoolwork only and my classes are online, but the computer keeps telling me that the internet connection and webcams are too slow. i honestly have great internet speed and reliability, but i do not know if it has anything to do with programs or apps being open. If it does then does anyone know how to stop or kill them?

 

[camperkn]

My 10.1 is great for traveling.

Got a small surplus cosmetic bag to hold a mouse, micro USB adapter, charger, HDMI cable, and I am good to go. I took it to Europe recently and it worked fine, but I did leave the keyboard home to reduce weight. Only one problem.

I can not get the camera and microphone to work with facebook chat. Just get error messages to turn them on.

Any solutions?