I received product to demo and facilitate this review. All opinions are strictly my own.
When I travel (and I travel a LOT), I have my needs
- All of my clothes must mix & match so that I can pack less and get MORE from them.
- Two pair of shoes is all I need. One for dress and one for comfort. By bringing a pair of gold sandals that will go from jeans to a gown (or even a bathing suit) for dress and my Ahnu’s for walking around all day (they look cute with a skirt or shorts), I cut down on what I pack – one pair on my feet and one pair packed.
- My handbag has to double as a camera bag, shopping bag, or just something to carry my wallet and lipstick. I use a cross-body style pack (my City Tote) for that.
Do you see a pattern?
Now you know how I can get away with ONE carry-on bag for a week’s worth of travel. Everything that I pack has a DOUBLE DUTY.
When it comes to my electronics, I often feel like I’m overloaded. There’s my phone, my camera, my laptop, and my tablet. I’ve traveled without my camera, using only my phone for photos, but I like to be able to take notes on a tablet as I venture out to explore a destination yet have a keyboard for sitting down to write my post when I get back to the hotel room.
Enter the Nextbook 10.1
This is a 2-in-1 computer/tablet with a detachable keyboard. I can grab the tablet portion when I’m out and about and still sit down and type out my article back in the room. It is a money saving machine (I’d rather spend my money on travel than gear) at only $219.99 – at Target.
A Double (or triple) duty machine
- Detachable screen means I can use it as a tablet
- Windows 8.1 allows me to sync with my computers at home (which can be upgraded to Windows 10 soon)
- Touch Screen like my Windows computer at home
- Wifi 802.11 b/g/b – so your connection will be the fasted available
- Bluetooth 4.0 – I’m a skype maven and need to wear a headset and chat
- 2.0 megapixel front and rear camera – a great backup alternative (now I have the Nextbook AND a phone for photos)
- Micro SD slot – YES, you can expand the memory!!!
- Micro HDMI – for hooking up with other devices around the mansion…like the TV!
- Quad-Core Intel® AtomTM Z3735G Processor (X86, 1.8GHz)
- Fast – Quad-Core Intel® AtomTM Z3735G Processor (X86, 1.8GHz)
- Loaded with things like NOOK for Windows 8 app- so it can TRIPLE as an eReader
- VUDU and TV – for watching on the plane or when the hotel TV only gets Thai TV stations (happened earlier this year)
- PLUS – a FREE YEAR of Office 365 Personal (I subscribe to Office 365, so this is a MAJOR plus)
- 1 TB OneDrive online storage
- Plug and play – I simply turned it on and signed into my Windows account….it was THAT easy
Pluses
Size: This little machine fits into my City Tote with ease
Price: Prices at under $220 right now at Target – it’s INCREDIBLY affordable
Function: It does everything that my computer does…only scaled smaller for travel.
Lasting power: I’m able to get about 7 hours on ONE charge (great for those airport layovers)
Minuses
Weight: At just over 3 lbs it weighs more than just a tablet…then again, it IS MORE THAN JUST A TABLET.
DETAILS
Purchase a Nextbook 10 at: Target
GIVEAWAY!
Win a Nextbook 10 of your very own….
WINNER – Evan K.
Mary Ambrosino says
I would love this for my upcoming trips. It is reasonably priced and seems to do everything that the higher priced models do.
Linda Kish says
It would replace my very old netbook that I can take naps waiting for the screen to change now. It is so slow even when I clean it up. I need this desperately.
Anna Pry says
i would probably use it in place of my old laptop for traveling with
Tamra H says
Would replace my clunky laptop!
Lucretia Pruitt says
Who wouldn’t want that? Carrying fewer devices but still getting everything you need sounds awesome!! I want one.
Rhiannon Rowland says
I would replace my heavier laptop, tablet and probably eReader as well!
Jerrilynn says
It would replace my old netbook which is missing the “N” key…which also happens to be in the password!! Argh!!!
Jennifer H. says
I would love to replace my old dell laptop.
Cathy B*****y says
Probably my heavy laptop!great review!
Tabathia B says
It would replace my kindle fire tablet
Karen Blasier says
It would rep;lace my desktop PC
Carolyn G says
It would replace my first generation surface and kindle
Mary Happymommy says
It would replace my old laptop.
Kelly D says
This would replace our current tablet.
Julie Wood says
It would replace a tablet that is getting old and is very slow!
Eloise Carlson says
This would replace my laptop which I usually bring everywhere with me. It would definitely be a lot easier to carry this Nextbook with me for sure! Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!
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Lisa Roberts says
It would definitely replace my laptop that I can no longer close due to broken hinges. Lol I travel several times a year and this last trip I was lost with only my phone and camera. Thanks for all your great posts and blog Zippy!
Trasina McGahey says
It would replace my laptop in many instances!
joe bond says
My Nexus Tablet
Charlotte says
I’d take this everywhere with me to read on, so it would replace my laptop and tablet!
Bridgett Wilbur says
This would replace my desk top that I am finally ready to update like everyone else.
Clark says
It would replace my eReader, which isn’t very good!
Zachary says
It would replace my old, old, iPad which doesn’t run very good anymore.
jeannine d says
It would replace my old laptop that is having issues
Nicole Dziedzic says
This awesome Nextbook 10 would be for sure replacing my Dell Laptop.
steve weber says
It would replace my Nexus 7 tablet.
Kris O. says
I would give this to my mom, who has never had a computer. I would love to teach her how to use it.
Cathleen Clark says
The new NextBook 10 would replace an ancient laptop that I swear has cobwebs in it. 🙂 I travel frequently and the Nextbook 10 could be very handy, very light and very fast!
Jeffery Clark says
I have an embarrassingly ancient HP laptop that needs to be retired, the Nextbook 10 would be a major upgrade. The really embarrassing part is that I’m an IT guy and I am using this ancient HP, I really need to upgrade!
Anna Clark says
Ok, I’m 23 and just graduated college. I’m starting my master’s in Special Ed in 4 weeks and I’ve been suffering with some ancient laptop my mom got me (trying to save money, I have some debt….and I don’t have the funds to purchase a new one). The Nextbook 10 could help me in countless ways! Thank you!
Natalie says
It would replace my very old Dell laptop and my kindle.
Kristen Fensom says
My old Kindle, really old.
HS says
It would replace my old desktop.
Rhonda G says
I would use it in place of my desktop that is never where I need it to be and terribly inconvenient!
Karen L says
It would replace my dinosaur of a pc. Its older than my daughter.
Elle P. says
It would replace my super slow, basically has no battery life left laptop.
Sharon Rooney says
The Nextbook 10.0 laptop/tablet would replace my laptop. My present laptop is falling apart and is very old.
Caitlynn Dabney says
It would replace my laptop since it’s so much more portable. I’m starting college in the fall and it would be perfect for taking with me.
Linda says
It would replace my older Kindle HD.
Lori Thomas says
It would replace my old nextbook
shelly peterson says
This would replace my desktop.
Jillian Too says
The Nextbook would be perfect to replace my old, slow laptop.
J.Nani says
I just might be able to use this , show it off, promote it , even share it. I have parts of my laptop taped on but they just keep falling off, I try rubber bands too, of course it is hard to see the screen because if I open it to far the keyboard separates and warps which has nothing whatsoever to do with this give away . I guess I would just like to be able to help this product to be more seen and if I can “win” it than I would be very loyal. Thank you , J.Nani
Mabyn Shingleton says
This tablet would, hopefully, replace my 7 year old laptop. It sounds like it does more than what mine does now… alot more. 🙂
Tamona Valentine says
This would definitely replace my bulky laptop.
Ellie Wright says
This would replace an old Google Nexus tablet.
sara graff says
My old laptop which is a HP
Shari says
I would love to win. I’m in the market for a new tablet.
Rebecca says
It would replace my laptop and iPad, this is a great all in one, I played with one at the Microsoft store a few weeks ago and loved it!
Ivette Muller says
This wouldn’t actually replace anything for me, but it would allow me to get some personal stuff done while I’m traveling for work. We can’t use our work laptops for anything else due to security concerns.
Angelo Capozi says
I would give it to my daughter for school to replace the bulky laptop being lugged around.
James Robert says
It would finally give me something to use that was my own. Many times, my 5 kids are on this computer so I wouldn’t have to fight over this old one we have
Susan Christy says
It would replace my ancient HP laptop.
Katrina says
This would be a great replacement for my desktop computer! I don’t have a laptop yet.
Kevin E says
The Nextbook would replace my Dell Laptop, which is about 6 years old. It is very slow and freezes often!
Jennifer Marie says
It would replace my nonworking laptop.
Kay Dougherty says
It would make traveling easier – I carry a laptop now and it’s quite cumbersome.
rachel cartucci says
This would replace the desk top……and do more than replace it because it would offer a way for my son to play educational games and apps for autism. Thanks
Enrique Herrera says
This fancy piece of technology will replace my 2007 bulky desktop computer! It’ll be nice to remove all the clutter, and have the convenience of portability. 🙂
Laura J says
This would not really replace anything…but be a wonderful addition to! Our laptop died a couple years ago, and everyone has been using our older desktop…which still has windows XP. LOL…yep…we are back to the dinosaur age! Which is very hard with school work. This would be great during the school year for school work, and I know I would love to be able to use in the kitchen while cooking up new recipes I find online(instead of running up and down the stairs 1000 times to double check what I am doing as I cook! LOL. All around..would be a huge blessing for us!
Paula S. says
It would replace my net book that I use when I travel which has totally died. I would also use it in place of my desktop which is about to die and gives me fits like every 5 minutes!
Wendy Rafferty says
The Netbook would replace my daughters hand me down laptop. It would be so wonderful to win, as she is starting high school and a lot of her work is done via the web! Super excited! Thank you for the chance!
Amanda Sakovitz says
This would replace my Gateway laptop!
Thomas Murphy says
It would replace my old laptop.
Melanie Montgomery says
I would replace my cheap old laptop.
Kenny F says
love this for my upcoming trips