Charging is done through the tablet/display when it’s attached to the keyboard and the keyboard just works as soon as it’s connected to the display. The nice thing about the Nextbook is that you don’t have to charge the keyboard separately or bother with pairing it to the tablet. The Flexx attaches to the keyboard with magnets that hold it securely in place but also allow for easy detachment. The Nextbook Flexx 11a can be used like a traditional laptop but unlike Microsoft Surface and other tablet-style PCs that have a kickstand, the Nextbook works just fine on your lap even though it’s slightly top heavy.įor those times when you want to use the Nextbook like a tablet, you just detach it from the keyboard with a simple tug. She tells you what she’s doing during each step of the setup and asks questions that you can answer with a Yes or No answer using your voice.
#Nextbook tablet review windows#
It’s been awhile since I’ve set up a new Windows computer so I was surprised when the setup for the Nextbook was mostly handled by Microsoft’s Cortana voice assistant. It’s not a retina display, but when I place the Nextbook next to my MacBook, I really can’t tell a huge difference between them except for the huge bezels on the Nextbook. The colors and sharpness of text and graphics are very good. For a sub $200 laptop, I was impressed with this little laptop’s display. The Nextbook Flexx 11a’s display is about the same size as my 12″ MacBook, so I had no problems with the size. This became very frustrating and I found myself relying on a wireless mouse when I wanted to do extended writing and text editing. Sometimes I’d highlight a whole section and as soon as I’d try to copy it with a CTRL-C, the selection would change to just the first word or two. I’m kind of a touchpad snob and compare every one that I try to the ones on a MacBook because they are that good.ĭuring my week using the Nextbook, I had a lot of issues selecting multiple lines of text using the touchpad. The touchpad is adequate, but nowhere nearly as responsive as the touchpad of every MacBook that I’ve ever used. The keyboard is a little spongy feeling, but I didn’t have any problems with the layout.
Click the image above if you would like to see a larger view of the keyboard.Īlthough the Flexx 11a is a small laptop, the keyboard is roomy enough for a touch typist like myself. The Nextbook display opens up to reveal a a silver and black plastic QWERTY keyboard with a touchpad below it. On the opposite side of the Nextbook is a 3.5mm headphone jack, microphone, power port, micro USB, micro HDMI, micro SD card slot, and a status LED for charging status. The back side of the display has a dark gray matte finish on the top, with Nextbook and Intel logos, and a back facing 2MP camera. The case is made of plastic and it feels like plastic right down to the creaking and cracking noises that it makes when you lift the lid and perform the Gadgeteer squeeze test. This is a budget computer, so the Nextbook isn’t flashy which is fine by me. My first look and feel of the Nextbook didn’t cause me to say words like “wow” or “oh my”. USB 2.0 port, micro USB 2.0 port, micro HDMI port, headphone jackĭimensions (L x W x H) 11.36 x 0.39 x 7.65 Inches The Nextbook Flexx 11a is a laptop with an 11.6″ touchscreen that can be used as a laptop or detached from the keyboard and used as a tablet PC.ġ.84GHz Intel Atom CherryTrail Z8300 quad-core processorġ1.6″ touchscreen 1366×768 resolution (IPS)īack 2MP webcam and front 2MP webcam with microphone
#Nextbook tablet review full#
Read on to find out what I think of the Nextbook after using it exclusively for a full week. I was happy to accept their offer and decided to make the Nextbook my travel companion for my yearly vacation to Florida. As luck would have it, the folks at Nextbook asked if I would like to review their budget-priced Nextbook Flexx 11a 1.6″ Convertible Touchscreen Tablet PC.
But, I recently had an itch to switch to a Windows laptop and was shopping around for an ultralight machine and started thinking about 2-in-1 laptop/tablet devices. I keep downsizing because I prefer a lightweight laptop that won’t break my shoulder when I travel but is still large enough to work on. I started with an iMac, went to a 15″ MacBook Pro, then to a 13″ MacBook Pro, next was a MacBook Air, and now I’m currently using a 12″ MacBook.
#Nextbook tablet review mac#
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