Is Linx 12X64 tablet laptop good for student assignments

Just like most technologies, tablets have evolved throughout the years and became more powerful. These days, you can even start using them for school work. They actually make a great alternative to school laptops and Chromebooks.

An instant the advantage is their portability. As we all know, tablets are a lot smaller and easier to carry around than traditional laptops, notebooks or Chromebooks.

Softwares have also become more accessible as the years have gone by. Now you can easily run educational apps as Software as a Service (SaaS). Only a browser is needed to access the likes of Google Classroom and BBC Bitesize. Other important apps, such as Office 365, can be subscribed by the school, college or university.

This means that you don’t really need a device with a big hard drive because most of the apps will be saved on the cloud anyway.

In this article, we’re going to review the Linx 12X64 2-in-1 laptop/tablet and see if it’s able to handle student assignments. So, without any further ado, let’s just get into it.

Specifications

Processor	Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Quad-Core / 1.4 GHz
Display	12.5-inch Multi-Touch Full HD Display (1920 x 1080 Resolution)
RAM	4 GB
Storage	64 GB eMMC
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics (Generation 8)
Operating System	Windows 10 Home

Design

The design of this Linx tablet can be best described by one word: simple. Its shell is unflashy and doesn’t have colors just for the sake of having some colors. We liked the aluminum kickstand as its infinitely adjustable and reminds us of the far more expensive Surface Pro’s kickstand. It allows you to prop up the laptop on your desk or lap. You can also lay it completely flat by folding it away.

We also greatly appreciate the keyboard attachment in the box. It is simple and can be easily connected to the main body of the tablet through a magnetic strip at the bottom. Also, it feels very comfortable to type on. You may feel a slight flex in the base when it’s titled, but it goes away when the keyboard is placed flat on a solid surface. The trackpad is great as well. It’s accurate and doesn’t have any tracking problems.

As far as ports and slots are concerned, you’ll find a USB 3.0 port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a micro-HDMI output, a microSDHC/XC card reader and a micro-USB port used for charging on the left side. While the power button and volume rocker are at the top. There are also two sideways-firing speakers near the bottom of the tablet.

Display

The Linx 2-in-1 laptop has a 12.5-inch Multi-Touch Full HD IPS Display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution. It’s not the best screen on the market, but it’s actually quite good when we start considering the 2-in-1’s price point. The Full HD resolution is especially nice as other 2-in-1s in this class only offer a 720p screen.

At only 290cd/m2, its brightness is not that great. So, it’s better if students not use this tablet outside in daylight. It runs perfectly indoors or at night.

Performance

We knew from the outset that the 2-in-1 Linx 12X64 tablet is firmly in the affordable range. Hence, we didn’t expect much from its performance, but it managed to slightly surprise us. The Intel Atom x5-Z8350 quad-core processor and 4 GB RAM definitely pulled their weight and more.

We did some light multitasking and browsed the web for a number of hours, and found no noticeable lag or delay. The 12X64 was able to handle all kinds of school assignments without any sweat. However, it might slow down once you start throwing heavier tasks at it.

Verdict

The Linx 12X64 was able to perfectly handle all types of schoolwork without a hitch. If you want to buy a tablet strictly for your kid’s schoolwork and don’t want to break the bank while at it, this device may just be what you’re looking for.