@Admin wrote:
I cannot speak for the 801, as I only have the 7" slab, but just to confirm: Which/what touch driver did you use for the clean install?
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@Admin wrote:
Yeah, I read about the updated specs/requirements. This is very typical Microsoft - introduce something (somewhat cool) and then cancel or change it afterwards for whatever reason, pissing of customers. Now that they finally quit their mobile phone business, I suspect a lot of Lumia models will be dropped out the update train as well.
The announcement happened few months prior to the expected Redstone update, aka Anniversary Update. So it might be that devices with 1GB will not receive this update and are limited fo security updates from the Threshold branch?
Keep in mind that Linx/Lamina was never Windows 10 supported by the vendor, along with many other Windows 8 low-end tablets. Another sneaky Microsoft tactic to announce Windows 10 and promote it as a free update and at the same time promote dirt cheap Windows 8 products that are not actually compatible.
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@Admin wrote:
I don't own a Linx 10, so I do not have first hand experience. There are reports around the web that it really can consume more power than the charger is able to supply. That is not completely surprising, considering the big display size, CPU power, Windows and the charger power output that seems to be 2 Amps. That is not much and rather typical for more powerful cell phone chargers.
You can try saving some energy by disabling Bluetooth, tinkering with WiFi-settings and adjusting screen brightness to a lower value. You should also favor less CPU consuming apps, like the Edge browser rather than Chrome or Firefox.
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@garynortheast wrote:
Thanks for that. I'm wondering (not being an electrician!) whether the Linx would take a slightly higher charger output without damage.
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@garynortheast wrote:
Today I ordered a 5v 3a charger for the Linx. I'm curious to know whether the charging system will make use of the extra potential.
I've had the tablet shut down most of the day today, and on charge. Despite the charging light being on it hasn't charged at all. It only seems to charge once the battery has gone completely flat, and then it takes 15 - 18 hours to charge again. It doesn't even maintain the battery levels, never mind charge when it's switched on.
We'll see what happens when the new charger arrives next week. I'll update this thread then.
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@Admin wrote:
In a typical smart phone, the charging controller circuitry is in the battery itself, or possbily in some cases in the phone. But to my knowledge, never in the charger (not an expert either). This is why different phones are able to pull different amps from the same charger.
Not sure if this valid for the Linx 10 though.
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@garynortheast wrote:
Indeed, and this is exactly what I'm wondering; whether the battery or the tablet would, given the opportunity, draw more than the OEM charger/power adaptor is able to provide.
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@garynortheast wrote:
Well then, that seems to answer that question. The 5v 3amp charger arrived today and is currently plugged in and charging while I am typing this on the Linx. Not only is it charging, it's doing so faster than the Linx is using power.
Don't understand 1/. Why the makers found it necessary to supply such a weedy charger and 2/. Why no-one has thought to try this before. A cheap and simple solution to an annoying problem.
I'll post again later with a longer term report.
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@garynortheast wrote:
Quick update. The new charger seems to charge the battery properly to a real 100% from flat in about 3 - 4 hours. Because the battery is properly charged it lasts quite a long time. I've been using the linx on and off most of the day and it still shows 58% on the battery.
For anyone interested in trying this out for themselves, the charger I bought is a Danelo, model SS-DA - 050300A. 5 volts 3 amps 2.5mm x 0.8mm barrel tip with a +ve centre.
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@Admin wrote:
Well, that is good to know and a valuable piece of advice for Linx 10 owners - apparently it ships with an under powered charger. I am fairly certain that the reason is in the aggressive cost management regarding the BOM (Bill of Materials). Profits are slim on this kind of devices, even if there is Microsoft and/or Intel subsidizing the retail price.
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@garynortheast wrote:
Indeed, once again the accountants call the shots. The curse of innovation
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@Zyrac wrote:
I joined CD-RW.org just to say thanks for this, after weeks of trying, writing to the Microsoft Community and to the Linx Manufacturers. Your simple instructions for the rotation of my wife's Linx 8 WORKED.
Thank you so much. . .
I hope in the future as a member I can contribute to this excellent resource.
Regards
Marc
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@Admin wrote:
Thanks, I am glad it worked!
If you wish to contribute, we are short on active writers - anything technology related goes.
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@Zyrac wrote:
Thank you, I'm a semi-retired CompTIA Tech so I'll have look around and if there's something I can help with, or something your community might find useful ye are more than welcome. I've posted to the Microsoft Community site with credits back to here and links to this post, That's of course if you don't mind. And Thanks again guys.
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@Vulpix wrote:
So recently I wanted to try casting my PC to the linx tablet to use it as a very cheap small second screen. You can actually do that with the "Connect" thing in W10. To my dismay (as it was my first time using such technology), it is a wifi point to point connection - rather than something that relies on networking, therefore I would need a wifi usb dongle for my PC. I did get one for testing purposes but for some reason, even though I have everything configured properly on both my PC and my linx, it is only the linx that sees the PC (and allows me to cast to its screen), not vice-versa.
This completely defeats the purpose. Neither the app nor any of the settings complain about this, and the Connect app (when running on my linx) says that it is ready to accept wireless connections.
Has anyone tried this with theirs? Can you confirm that linx's integrated wifi cannot be used to receive miracast? (which is a shame
I thought I found a cool use for the linx which is a bit outside the scope)
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@garynortheast wrote:
Well that's a blooming nuisance - the display on my Linx 10 has given up. It no longer displays proper colours, looking instead like a pastel, impressionist view. I initially thought it might be a driver issue but it is like it in the bios/UEFI screen too. Either the screen or the graphics chip has failed i think. It happened suddenly while I was using the tablet a couple of days ago. I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling the driver, and I've reset the device but to no avail, so I'll be contacting the suppliers on Monday morning to get it fixed/replaced as I've only had it since July.
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@Admin wrote:
Sounds like a fault somewhere along the signal path. Good that you are still on warrantly.
I have not used my Linx 7 in ages. Been thinking about clean installing it with latest Windows 10, but haven't yet found the time for the task.
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