Android devices have been known to be very affordable, compared to other devices – Windows and Apple OS.

However, a new Windows Tablet is looking to put an end to Android’s intimidating dominance with the Toshiba Encore Mini, which runs Windows 8.1.

The Toshiba Encore Mini has a quad-core Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a microSD card slot. The 7-inch screen is of the 16:9, 1024 x 600 variety. There are of course front- and rear (2MP)-facing cameras, a micro USB 2.0 port. It also comes with a one-year subscription to Office 365 and 1TB of cloud storage via Microsoft’s OneDrive.

Microsoft promised cheaper Windows tablets with its “Windows 8.1 with Bing” option for manufacturers, and they’re now starting to arrive. This new device is priced for just $119.99 (N20 000).

If you’re a Windows fan this is probably the smallest device capable of running a full version of Windows seen so far.

Android OS presently has 61.9 per cent of the tablet market; Apple OS has 36 per cent, while Microsoft is in a staggering third with 2.1 per cent. The release of cheaper tablets is hoped to increase its market share as its devices will become more affordable to users.

Dabss: This not just about the price my dear friends. A friend of mine had the 8" Toshiba encore with a quad core Intel atom cpu 2gb ram but it was terribly laggy and frustrating, I can't imagine how much depression this one with just 1gb ram will cause.
Full window 8.1 on 1gb ram? God forbid bad thing!

solihu:

I understand, on every sphere of life there ought to be nay Sayers

Idrismusty97: Rubbish! Why would i use a tablet with Windows 8.1 OS? These people better swallow their pride and add the "Android OS" in their device or crash down like BlackBerry. I go buy tablet wey no get single app ne. How many apps/games widows OS get self. All those 1gb ram, quad core blahblah na for waste!

Bawss1:

Such ignorance.

People who make comments like this are under the delusion that mobile OSes like Android and iOS are the the be-all and do-all of computing systems. FYI all desktop applications are supported on Win8.1 in addition to its growing array of mobile apps. I mean, what else can match MS Office - in all it's feature rich glory - on a tablet?

Many people are stuck in their straitjacket outlook so these comments shouldn't really surprise me.

Bawss1:

Such ignorance.

People who make comments like this are under the delusion that mobile OSes like Android and iOS are the the be-all and do-all of computing systems. FYI all desktop applications are supported on Win8.1 in addition to its growing array of mobile apps. I mean, what else can match MS Office - in all it's feature rich glory - on a tablet?

Many people are stuck in their straitjacket outlook so these comments shouldn't really surprise me.

Bawss1:
Such ignorance.
People who make comments like this are under the delusion that mobile OSes like Android and iOS are the the be-all and do-all of computing systems. FYI all desktop applications are supported on Win8.1 in addition to its growing array of mobile apps. I mean, what else can match MS Office - in all it's feature rich glory - on a tablet?
Many people are stuck in their straitjacket outlook so these comments shouldn't really surprise me.

Idrismusty97: Seriously it is still utter rubbish! They are great for PC and laptops but definitely not for phones/tablets, not even an inch. Let them sell it for 1k that's they business. Only ignorant people who haven't test many other OS will enjoy it.

http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/August2014/windows-phone-8-1-vs-android-kitkat.html

repogirl: I will not buy even if it is five naira, I use a windows8 phone and I just hate the OS.... Quite complex and doesn't really offer much!

jmaine:

Lies, Windows phone 8 has one of the most simplistic UI in the mobile industry . . .it's even shocking an android user is complaining about complexities in other OSes

repogirl: lol, its so simple, its complex and annoying.... I can't send files via Bluetooth, I only receive and most times when it doesn't recognize the format, it deletes it without my authorization, I can't view files on my SD card, I can't even upload a flipping file onto nairaland or any other website, I can't share pics or anything using their stup'id internet explorer browser! Those are simple processes that shouldn't give any hassles.... Maybe their user interface is simple but their processes are not!

jmaine:

Quantum lies . . WP8.1 does all that.


Please don't be so bold in your blatant distortion of facts. Ignorance shouldn't be an excuse . . . . . .

repogirl: I use WP8.0, and from this my experience, I'm done with windows! 8.1 my foot!

4llerbuntu:

except that you haven't talked about the practicability of using desktop apps on such a small touchscreen with such weak hardware.

how are you going to navigate app menus? have u used windows on a netbook or old PC with hardware with similar specs? do u know how shitty that is?

have you even thought about the app management on such hardware?


hmmnn. i just hope u will put your money where your mouth is .....

repogirl: lol, its so simple, its complex and annoying.... I can't send files via Bluetooth, I only receive and most times when it doesn't recognize the format, it deletes it without my authorization, I can't view files on my SD card, I can't even upload a flipping file onto nairaland or any other website, I can't share pics or anything using their stup'id internet explorer browser! Those are simple processes that shouldn't give any hassles.... Maybe their user interface is simple but their processes are not!

4llerbuntu:

except that you haven't talked about the practicability of using desktop apps on such a small touchscreen with such weak hardware.

how are you going to navigate app menus? have u used windows on a netbook or old PC with hardware with similar specs? do u know how shitty that is?

have you even thought about the app management on such hardware?


hmmnn. i just hope u will put your money where your mouth is .....