Sooooo, in just five short weeks my kids will be heading back to school. We’ve had kind of a bummer of a summer so far — LOTS of wet, rainy weather and unusually low temperatures, so I cringe just thinking about it… I mean, we’ve only made it to the pool once so far, and I’m absolutely NOT ready for the mad dash to purchase clothes, supplies, etc. But I’ve resigned myself to the inevitability of it all.
The one bright spot is that E FUN recently asked me to try out one of their new Windows 2-in-1 tablets, which means a shiny new toy for my kids to argue over play with while waiting for the rain shower of the moment to pass us by.
For under $230, the Nextbook Flexx 11 allows my entire family to stay connected, entertained, and productive with everything they want at their fingertips. They can browse the Internet, reply to emails, read books, play games from the Windows Store, watch movies, video chat, and much more, with the option to switch from a touchscreen laptop design to a standard tablet interface at the push of a button.
My kids are all about looks, so of course they went gaga over the fun backlit LED keyboard. However, I’m a little more practical, so I appreciate that the Nextbook Flexx 11 is a step up from the Nextbook 10.1 we tested back in January in almost every way — for a very little increase in price! The Nextbook Flexx 11 boasts a larger screen, faster process, and both more system and storage memory at the everyday low price of $227.
The Nextbook Flexx 11 Tablet features include:
- Windows 8.1 operating system (upgradable to Windows 10 later this year)
- 11.6” 1366 x 768 IPS capacitive touch screen
- Quad-Core Intel® AtomTM Z3735G Processor (X86, 1.8GHz)
- 2GB DDR3L system memory; 64GB onboard storage memory
- Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- 2.0 megapixel front and rear cameras with integrated microphone
- microHDMI, microUSB, and microSD ports
- Preloaded VUDU Movies and TV app; NOOK for Windows 8 app
My 9-year-old, a Miranda Sings fanatic and Girls Go Games junkie, has been putting the Nextbook Flexx 11 through its paces, and it’s stood up to her heavy use thus far. She likes having the option to use it as a laptop at the table or as a tablet when she’s sitting on the couch (and I like that she’s finally using headphones without me nagging about it, lol). The keyboard is very easy for her to remove and reattach on her own, and the larger screen size is a really nice feature when playing games.
I have no doubt that the Nextbook Flexx 11 will transition easily to becoming more of a homework tool once school starts. It’s a great choice for families with school-aged children that need a device to check email, perform Internet searches and watch YouTube videos!
I’m so thrilled to share that Windows has provided me with a Nextbook Flexx 11 Tablet to give away to one lucky Deal Seeking Mom reader!
Prize:
Windows Nextbook Flexx 11 Tablet (ARV $197)
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Melissa
Would give it to my mom for when she goes to arizona in the winter.
Samina
This would be great to take for traveling – we wouldn’t have to lug the big laptop with us just to do some web surfing & email checking.
Renee
We would all use it to surf the internet. My kids would love to use it to play games and watch videos – even my 3 year old.
Cammie C.
I would use it check emails, surf the web and play games on it.
Jana
surfing the web, kids playing games
Brianna M
I would use this in so many ways! To unwind with a movie on Netflix after a long day at work, to check my emails in the morning before heading out the door, to connect with friends via video chat…the possibilities are endless!
Sharon Rooney
We would use it to check e-mails, pay bills, surf the net and to read.
Serena S.
we would use it to check emails and surf the net without having to turn on our computer
Julia
I would use it the most when traveling and the kids would love to have it so they would be able to surf the web on something other than their kindles
Rust
We’d use it for email and internet, and for following recipe tutorials in the kitchen.
Mike
The whole family could use for school homework, printing coupons and stay in touch with family.
l. sims
I would give it to my Mom! She doesn’t like the mini tablet, it’s too small for her to see, and she doesn’t like a regular laptop. So this would be perfect for her!
Elisabeth
I would use it to catch up on my favorite blogs!
Gina
I’d love to have a tablet that can help keep the kids busy while we are running errands! Also would be great to help with homework or look up recipes
Sandra U.
Chatting with friends, watching movies, keeping track of my finances and play games.
Deanna
I would use a Windows Nextbook Flexx 11 Tablet for all of my online needs (blogging, emailing, entering giveaways, social networking, working on my websites, etc.).
Richard Dawkins
We would use it to check e-mails, pay bills, surf the net and to read. And for the grandkids.
Tanja
We would use it to stay on top of our small business and to keep tabs on our finances!
Tracy
We would use it for email, facebook, Getting deals on Deal Seeking Mom, and anything else it allows us to do!
akbj
This looks awesome! I live in Alaska and would use it to skype with my brother in Nebraska and my sister in Madrid, Spain without having to turn on my desktop.
Debbie Edwards
Netflix, games, and Pinterest
Ana
We would all use it for email, skype etc
Laura J
Oh this would be so wonderful for use this school year! And…I would love to use for recipes when cooking in the kitchen!
Ruth Smither
I would use it for email, browsing topics of interest using google, and trying to win sweepstakes!
Jodie Roberge
my son could use this for school coming up,his tablet just died.
Lisa Brown
my husband would be the one using it for work.
Jay M
email and web browsing
Cheryl S
I would love to be able to reference online recipes while I’m cooking!
Angie
I’d use it for school and web browsing!
Amanda D
I really want to try ABCmouse for my daughter. This would be a perfect starter laptop for her!