Flex - 8.9" - Tablet - 32GB - Black

I am so pleased with my windows 10 insignia 8.9 flex tablet. So far it does so many of things that my laptops do. I have it protected under my geek squad protection plan.

Great tablet for someone new to Windows 10, or even for someone just looking to have a tablet around the house without worrying about the kids destroying something pricier that does essentially the same thing. Windows 10 seems promising, the app store is growing every week with big name publishers, and the OS updates bring new features frequently. Xbox integration has been a blessing as well! As for the tablet though; the screen resolution is great, however the material used in the glass has a weird coating that makes the screen seem not as clear. Your eyes do adjust and it becomes less noticeable with time, but I took off half a star because it seems like this could have been fixed prior to manufacturing. Then again, for the price I really shouldn't complain. The second half a star comes off because of a glitch in the wireless adapter with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Bluetooth streaming has been less than optimal, with audio cutting out frequently. And the Wi-Fi adapter seems to freeze up while the tablet is asleep with the only remedy being to disable and re-enable the adapter. Its not every time, and the re-enabling works, but its a rather annoying inconvenience. Hopefully these are driver issues that will be addressed in the future. Overall you can't beat the price. And being able to watch and be a part of the Windows 10 evolution is great!

Summary: Full review is below this section, however if you just want the basic review read this: For the price take of $150 you cannot expect too much, however, based upon the price tag this device does deliver more than what you expect. Though the device has a lot going for it; when running several programs at once and gaming (to an extent) you may run into delays and possible crashes. On the flip side if your needing something to do homework, surf the web, ETC this is definitely a device that would work well for you, and with it being a full windows 10 OS you can get your regular programs instead of only relying on the lacking windows apps market. Just remember internal drive space is limited to only 32GB minus 10GB for OS, which is expandable with the micro SD expansion. The biggest downside for me is that although it is classified as a "tablet" it does not feel that way. Switching between desktop mode and tablet mode is not smooth, and the touch elements are "iffy" at best. I would definitely recommend getting a keyboard and mouse that is compatible for this device if you don't have one already. Battery life is approximately 4 hours, so remember to keep your charger with you. Overall I do recommend this device for purchase, but with the limitation of minor and casual use. It definitely works well for a replacing laptops on the lower end of the market #and possibly children's homework computers#, however if you need something with power don't buy!! **full review below** Initial Comments: Was at best buy with the intent of making a purchase, and just happened upon the tablet section. While looking over the tablets I noticed a few tablets supporting windows 10, which peeked my interest. This is because I've been lugging around a fairly heavy laptop everywhere I go to do studying, programming, etc., so the premise of a tablet that could potentially replace my laptop appealed to me. Additionally the idea that it not only could replace my laptop but be a combination of my current tablet replacement would be another bonus. My initial rundown of the specs did grab my attention as they were not substantial or standing out above everything else. The battery is listed as only lasting 4 hours which is fairly true for general use but all this is expected with a $150 price tag. Additionally things like it crapping out randomly or crashing were on the forefront of my mine before purchase. After thinking about it for some time I decided to take the dive, and after playing with it here is my general review regarding this device. I'm focusing on how the device feels and handles for my general purposes. I'm not benchmarking or comparing other devices #although I may use comparisons#; nor am I reviewing every little minor detail of it. Enjoy!!! Aesthetics/General look and feel Overall it's a standard "cheap" tablet, it feel fairly weighted, which is something I appreciate personally when handling a small electronics. Conveniently it's not so heavy that when you hold it for long period of time it kills your arms. Buttons do feel cheap and in some cases feels like their not working but in the end they do work. The Micro SD slot it open to the world #no cap or cover#, which is just asking for lint to get in unless you have a chip installed. Additionally without the cover on the SD slot makes me nervous because my children are always attracted to small devices and making them disappear. Power cable is rather short, which makes it quite inconvenience when you laying in bed trying to use your tablet, and your cord only reaches aprox. 3 feet, but it's workable. The fact that the cords connects are on "top" of the device is a happy quirk. Additional note there is a micro HDMI slot, which I have yet to test because I cannot find my micro HDMI to HDMI cable.. I'll update later if needed. As far as the camera's they are not high quality but they work, and for Skype and video chatting cannot really ask for much more. In Use/Using the Tablet In general when you first start to use it, the feel and control do not feel as smooth as other tablets and it is noticeable. Although the OS makes it look good and you don't see a visual delay in the response, there is that lingering feeling during use. Additionally if you try to do too much at once #exiting and entering different apps quickly, running multiple items# you might end up over-working the device and freezing it #so far it has happened twice#. The touch sensors on not 100% precise, in some cases I tried closing a window and it's minimizing and maximizing, or when I try to touch something on one end the finger response is a fingers distance away. Though it's a full windows operating system, Microsoft still has a way to go to eliminate crossover feel between tablet mode to desktop mode. Personally I'm going to have to invest in a keyboard and mouse for this device as the tablet mode just doesn't feel "natural". Yes it works, but the digital keyboard is not smooth like other devices, and as mentioned about the touch sensors are "meh" so typing with it is difficult. Audio quality is quite surprisingly good, and rather loud, a bit unexpected for a cheap device. But there is no base speaker built in, so it sounds like "speaker phone" but for background music it's quite handy, and if you really need better quality sound grab some headphone. Bluetooth on it comes in handy as well for your headset, keyboard, mouse ETC... nor much else to say about that. Finally with the device it comes standard with 32 GB local expandable with Micro SD as mentioned previously, and expandable memory is always a double plus in my book, because of all the device limitations on other devices. Application and Operating System If your still with me thank you for reading, now we are going into the area where the tablet sort of lags. As with any review of windows 10 app market it is well behind others, so not going to beat that dead mule. The simple fact that this is the ACUTAL WINDOWS 10 OPERATING SYSTEM opens a whole new world, because you can not only use the lacking app market, but install and run some of your regular software. Unfortunately with only 32 GB there isn't too much play room, so yeah? Now in my house I have a high powered rig, so there definitely a difference in how quickly programs load on that machine vs. this one. But for minor activities like surfing the web, writing a document, etc. is where this tablet will shine; yet as always keep in mind as I mentioned before do to much and it will freeze! My final comment regarding this is between that crossover I mentioned before. With windows 10 there is an option in the settings to "switch" the device from desktop to table and back. Only way I can think to describe this is instead of having 100% desktop functions, the device removes many of those functions so that you can "more easily" use it as a table. Takes a bit getting use to, and I would recommend having the menu option pinned to your start, but still would rather use keyboard and mouse. Overall I enjoy this device, and I see a bright future ahead for it. Hopefully in the future they can improve on these devices!

The first one wouldn't connect to BT devices. BB store took it back and had a new one shipped to me home in just a few days. kudos to them. The new one works OK and I added a 128G chip. Do this carefully, it can be tricky to install properly. I've had it for a couple of months and it works OK. not the best Bluetooth interface, but that might be the Win. 10 installed, and not device itself. Charges slowly, charger can't keep up too well while in use. Battery life could be a lot better. But for the $129 sale price, not bad.

This tablet js good for anyone looking for more of a desktop product but less hassle to carry around than a laptop. Windows 10 installed and updated accurately

I needed a small device I can bring with me to Asia. The Insignia™ - Flex - 8.9 - Tablet was a perfect companion. It was very light and portable. I did not have any problems at all. I bought a cheap keyboard from Amazon that made it even easier to navigate

I purchased this tablet for myself. I havebeen using an I Pad, but could not afford another. The price I spent on this is only 1/4 of a new iPad. Easy decision. I am having difficulty going from iOS to This operating system--my problem, but I like it very much. It charges quickly. The only complaint is that there is no manual except online and that is a pain.

I bought this product because I was looking for a small Windows based tablet that I could comfortably hold in one hand to read and study while riding the subway to and from work. Although the screen is relatively small compared to a laptop the 1920 by 1200 pixel resolution makes it possible to read PDF documents. This is basically a full-fledged Windows device and coupled with the USB port, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity I have all the necessary functionality to review documents, browse the Internet and check email during what would have been unproductive time. That aside there are some features that I expected to only be available on more expensive devices. On the downside there is only 32GB of data storage so its a good idea to purchase a 128GB micro SD card and use it to store your music, photos and applications. Keep in mind that you will need maintain storage on the device for Windows updates. Also there is only one speaker so stereo isn't possible without headphones