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Old 17-09-2016, 17:19
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They do a 12 inch version as well. Though the specs say it has 2gb of RAM, though that could be a typo. Seems strange to make a bigger one with less RAM.
I'm tempted...
The 12 inch seems to be exclusive to Argos, so I can't find specs anywhere.

12 inches will feel very large if you are planning to use it as a tablet rather than a laptop.
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Old 17-09-2016, 17:42
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The 12 inch seems to be exclusive to Argos, so I can't find specs anywhere.

12 inches will feel very large if you are planning to use it as a tablet rather than a laptop.
Amazon have the 12 inch with 64gb storage and 4gb RAM listed as due out October 14th. But the price on their website now is £350, though that could well change.

They also have a 1020 model listed which looks like a slight update to the 1010, ie it hasn't got the extra RAM, kickstand, type cover and better speakers of the 10V64.

And 12 inches is the same as the iPad Pro, just a third of the price. Though admittedly without the stylus.
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Old 20-09-2016, 15:49
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Ok zz9, I've broken going to buy one for my wife for our anniversary, the 10v64 from Argos. She's got a chrome book which she really likes. I have the iPad Pro, but I also have a gaming PC with Windows 10. I've thought about a Linx a few times, so will get one and join you..lol
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Old 21-09-2016, 00:10
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Ok zz9, I've broken going to buy one for my wife for our anniversary, the 10v64 from Argos. She's got a chrome book which she really likes. I have the iPad Pro, but I also have a gaming PC with Windows 10. I've thought about a Linx a few times, so will get one and join you..lol
Let me know what you think! I'm very tempted, but my old one still works very well. The speakers are the only thing where the 1010 is a bit lacking and the new one looks better. And the extra RAM of course. And the better keyboard, though I rarely use mine.

Try out the desktop and tablet modes as well. I use mine in desktop UI all the time but that's just my preference.
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Old 21-09-2016, 20:37
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Ok zz9, I've broken going to buy one for my wife for our anniversary, the 10v64 from Argos. She's got a chrome book which she really likes. I have the iPad Pro, but I also have a gaming PC with Windows 10. I've thought about a Linx a few times, so will get one and join you..lol
My 10V64 is good. Def benefits from the extra ram and storage space.

One thing though, one of the USB ports is a micro port so it comes with an adaptor to allow you to use a full size USB device. I lost that after a few days!! Ended up buy a pack of three off Amazon, now I have spares!!!
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Old 21-09-2016, 22:20
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My 10V64 is good. Def benefits from the extra ram and storage space.

One thing though, one of the USB ports is a micro port so it comes with an adaptor to allow you to use a full size USB device. I lost that after a few days!! Ended up buy a pack of three off Amazon, now I have spares!!!
I thought it was great that the 1010 had two full sized USB ports, but thinking about it I don't think I've ever used both at the same time. So I don't think going back to one would bother me.

My old Linx 10 which only had a micro USB port came with an adapter, so I've still got that one. That died when someone stepped on it.
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Old 19-10-2016, 15:04
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Update, I didn't get one in the end, between me checking Argos and actually going there (about 30mins) they sold out, it looks like people were grabbing it while on offer. I've been on holiday, so will look again nearer Christmas.
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