Paul Whybrow
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- Jun 20, 2015
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Recently, I’ve had computer woes, which rendered my work laptop inoperative. My old laptop still works, just about, but is slow and unreliable, so I searched around for a modern replacement to use to tackle the Black Screen of Death.
By chance, I came across a tablet which was unfeasibly cheaply-priced, but which had glowing reviews on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B093CKF956/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I checked for online reviews, finding universal praise for the GeoBook 2E.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGwvuhmTG0o
At £99, what did I have to lose? I have Prime membership, so it was with me the next day.
I’ve been using it for a couple of days, and I am delighted….the best £99 I’ve ever spent
It does have a few anomalies:
* As the tester in the YouTube video comments, the soft-touch plastic on the lid collects scuffs every time it’s touched – I dare say you could write a rude message if you tried!
* I made the common error of plugging the charger into the wrong socket (for the headphones, which is on the right-hand side) whereas I needed the charger socket on the left. No damage done.
* It may have just been my GeoBook, but the connector for the mains lead into the transformer was extremely stiff, needing a strong push to fit into place.
Overall, it’s an astonishing buy. Ideal for when your trusted computer lets you down, or for when a family member ‘borrows’ it.
Highly recommended!
By chance, I came across a tablet which was unfeasibly cheaply-priced, but which had glowing reviews on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B093CKF956/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I checked for online reviews, finding universal praise for the GeoBook 2E.
(Skip the ad)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGwvuhmTG0o
At £99, what did I have to lose? I have Prime membership, so it was with me the next day.
I’ve been using it for a couple of days, and I am delighted….the best £99 I’ve ever spent
It does have a few anomalies:
* As the tester in the YouTube video comments, the soft-touch plastic on the lid collects scuffs every time it’s touched – I dare say you could write a rude message if you tried!
* I made the common error of plugging the charger into the wrong socket (for the headphones, which is on the right-hand side) whereas I needed the charger socket on the left. No damage done.
* It may have just been my GeoBook, but the connector for the mains lead into the transformer was extremely stiff, needing a strong push to fit into place.
Overall, it’s an astonishing buy. Ideal for when your trusted computer lets you down, or for when a family member ‘borrows’ it.
Highly recommended!
Paul.