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[KojiKnight]

with stuff like twitch if you watch a stream in VLC instead of the browser using flash the performance is double and uses less battery, it's watchable flash video sure but it sucks still. Never tried netflix on my linx 10 but maybe their player is better.

A lot of these windows devices right now all use the same chipsets so it's just a matter of size and price, i went with a 10" model in prep for windows 10 personally.

Or, even better, just use some native Windows 8 apps.

While the tablet is "full windows 8", things outside of metro UI run pretty piss poor. You really should use as many Metro apps as possible replacements if you want the best experience. The apps available for twitch (while unofficial), play 60fps streams perfectly. I regularly use it to stream Trump playing Hearthstone for example.

I think too many people are seeing this tablet as a miniature PC and they're going to be disappointed... You need to view it first and foremost as a tablet PC that in a pinch can run full windows programs.

As for the battery in standby issues... http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=152816993&postcount=334 is the solution. Battery can last 2 days in standby doing this versus a few hours.

 

[mackattk]

For those who have received it, are you able to redeem the $25 Microsoft Store/XBOX Live gift card?

 

[Craft]

For those who have received it, are you able to redeem the $25 Microsoft Store/XBOX Live gift card?

Isn't that a America only thing?

 

[Raide]

Just had my shipping e-mail finally!

 

[KNT-Zero]

My shipping email is taking FOREVER to get to me
Those who did get it, when did you order the tablet? I ordered mine on Tuesday... (I know, i might be a bit impatient)

 

[Goldfishking]

My shipping email is taking FOREVER to get to me
Those who did get it, when did you order the tablet? I ordered mine on Tuesday... (I know, i might be a bit impatient)

I ordered mine 5 mins after this thread started and i still haven't got one. Be patient.

 

[Craft]

My shipping email is taking FOREVER to get to me
Those who did get it, when did you order the tablet? I ordered mine on Tuesday... (I know, i might be a bit impatient)

For those waiting for a shipping email, I noticed mine was in my junk folder.

 

[Tambini]

Got my shipping email half an hour ago

 

[twisted89]

Ordered mid-day Tuesday and still nothing, if this wasn't a total bargain I'd be on the phone having a go at someone already.

 

[The Boat]

Man I wish I didn't miss this thread :/

 

[Label]

I am also slightly annoyed my order has not updated in the slightest. Was hoping to get it before I go away tomorrow.

Anyone with it, do you know how Hotline Miami runs?

 

[daisysmurf]

Mine arrived randomly at 9am this morning, ordered on Monday PM. I didn't get a shipping email from UPS.

 

[Label]

I just got a delivery from DPD, so if it comes with UPS there is still hope for today!

 

[aygomyownroad]

I just got a delivery from DPD, so if it comes with UPS there is still hope for today!

Mine still says order processing. May go see what the score is.

Also hotline Miami, would like to know as well

Edit - Just seen they have taken the money from my Paypal Account today, strange it took so long, but that's good at least I know I am getting it now.

Hurry up DPD or whoever is delivering!!!

 

[Diablohead]

Or, even better, just use some native Windows 8 apps.

While the tablet is "full windows 8", things outside of metro UI run pretty piss poor. You really should use as many Metro apps as possible replacements if you want the best experience. The apps available for twitch (while unofficial), play 60fps streams perfectly. I regularly use it to stream Trump playing Hearthstone for example.

I think too many people are seeing this tablet as a miniature PC and they're going to be disappointed... You need to view it first and foremost as a tablet PC that in a pinch can run full windows programs.

As for the battery in standby issues... http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=152816993&postcount=334 is the solution. Battery can last 2 days in standby doing this versus a few hours.

I had no idea there was an unofficial twitch player in the windows 8 store, I will check it out.

 

[Tall Paul]

New Code PC25 folks. Deal back on.

 

[killer rin]

I'm starting to feel really tempted at how much they keep on discounting the HP Stream by. I already have a Surface, but I kind of want to pick one up as a gift for my mother.

You need a wired connection to steam Xbox games though

..What? They have so far been marketing the streaming as something you could do on your Surface, and the Surface doesn't have an ethernet port

 

[MCN]

New Code PC25 folks. Deal back on.

I keep getting "Unexpected Errors". Fuck you, Microsoft!

 

[Warablo]

How does this thing compare to a samsung galaxy tab 3, 7in? I dont know computer specs.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D02AGU4/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Seems to be EU only for the promo code.

 

[MCN]

Phoned the support telephone number and the very awesome guy put the order through for me. That's the first time I've ever experienced a American call centre, though!

 

[twisted89]

How does this thing compare to a samsung galaxy tab 3, 7in? I dont know computer specs.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D02AGU4/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Seems to be EU only for the promo code.

Hard to compare the 2, one is running Android with an ARM CPU and the other is running full windows on x86.

 

[Matty8787]

Woop, mine left Tamworth with UPS tonight. Hoping tomorrow is the day!

 

[jesu]

I had a promo email from Quidco giving me £15 cashback if I purchased through them before 31st March.
I think I might be getting this for £35 if so!

 

[Lagamorph]

I barely talked myself out of it when it was going for about £75.
For £50 I really can't say no. Damnit...

 

[MCN]

I barely talked myself out of it when it was going for about £75.
For £50 I really can't say no. Damnit...

Think of it as Office 365, with a free tablet.

 

[harpingon]

Mine left tamworth tonight, but hoping it isn't saturday delivery, as my office isn't open on a saturday

 

[hodgy100]

Caved and got one £50 really is impulse buy for this kind of thing

 

[MCN]

Mine left tamworth tonight, but hoping it isn't saturday delivery, as my office isn't open on a saturday

I'm hoping mine gets delivered on Tuesday, as I'm off work on Tuesday.

 

[Emperor Bohe]

Not also a deal in Canada I guess

 

[a.wd]

Picked one up, too cheap not to.

 

[Human_me]

Ahhh dispatch it already!
Ordered on Tuesday and the Order is still "in progress".

Edit: Just got a shipping email!

 

[Shift Breaker]

Ahhh dispatch it already!
Ordered on Tuesday and the Order is still "in progress".

Likewise. When they said 3-5 days I was expecting dispatch to delivery, not just to dispatch.

 

[Goldfishking]

Ahhh dispatch it already!
Ordered on Tuesday and the Order is still "in progress".

Mine arrived yesterday and it still says 'in progress' Dont believe the microsoft stores lies. Also i never got a dispatch email.

 

[twisted89]

Just got shipping confirmation, ordered Tuesday.

 

[Shift Breaker]

Yeah, mine too. No arrival date yet though, but my case and 64GB SD card arrived today. My cases always arrive ages before my tablets do.

 

[Lagamorph]

Ordered a 64GB Class 10 Samsung Evo microSD to go with it, suspect that will arrive before the tablet from the way people are talking.

 

[Duster]

I've always been a bit baffled by people buying tablets they don't really need or know what to do with and I've just gone and done the same thing.

Oh well there may be some useful info about what to do with it in this thread and the links within it.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=989378

 

[Matty8787]

Just thought on, will I be able to do steam in home streaming to this thing? Wouldn't mind playing a few casual games while downstairs.

 

[Human_me]

Just thought on, will I be able to do steam in home streaming to this thing? Wouldn't mind playing a few casual games while downstairs.

Yeah you should be able to.

 

[jesu]

Yeah you should be able to.

How do you connect a controller to one of these?

 

[mrklaw]

How do you connect a controller to one of these?

Via USB, or with dswindows for a Dualshock 3/4. If you use a Dualshock 4 you can use the touchpad as a mouse so that is handy

One of these (GCM 10) designed for the xperia Z3 remote play can work well too - I have one used with a linx 7 tablet

 

[jesu]

Via USB, or with dswindows for a Dualshock 3/4. If you use a Dualshock 4 you can use the touchpad as a mouse so that is handy

One of these (GCM 10) designed for the xperia Z3 remote play can work well too - I have one used with a linx 7 tablet

Thanks.I've got a dualshock 3 and xbox controllers so it should be easy enough.

 

[Lagamorph]

Via USB, or with dswindows for a Dualshock 3/4. If you use a Dualshock 4 you can use the touchpad as a mouse so that is handy

One of these (GCM 10) designed for the xperia Z3 remote play can work well too - I have one used with a linx 7 tablet

Just ordered one of those this morning.

 

[Matty8787]

Oh man, I can see me playing Cities Skylines downstairs on this while she watches tv.

 

[KojiKnight]

Just thought on, will I be able to do steam in home streaming to this thing? Wouldn't mind playing a few casual games while downstairs.

Yes, I've played FFXIII with it, works quite nice actually.

 

[Lagamorph]

Just got my shipping confirmation from Microsoft

 

[aygomyownroad]

Getting mine this week.

Very quick question, what Keyboard/mice are you using on it? Looked up Bluetooth keyboards and they are all very expensive. Must be a cheap option or alternative somewhere?

 

[Matty8787]

Yes, I've played FFXIII with it, works quite nice actually.

It does indeed, just gave it a quick go!

Question, I downloaded the wireless LAN drivers from the HP website, had a couple of disconnections since though, should I install all the recommended updates in the update page on windows?

And any recommended apps for a windows based tablet?

 

[Godan]

So just got mine there. Other than the thing that helps save the battery life aanything else anyone would recommend to put on it?

 

[Jonneh3003]

Just got mine! Half Life 2 at 600p and mostly high settings, havn't seen it dip below 40 with an average of about 60fps. Really impressive little device! Keeping games in 4:3 seems to be ideal for performance.

Edit: Here's Portal too