BenQ S6 Tablet PC with 4.8" Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, MicroSD Slot and Windows XP $60
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Ok guys...
So I got XP installed. But I'm having difficulty with the drivers.
1) I downloaded several drivers from the benq site.
2) The intel wifi driver installed but didn't detect my...
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I opened it up. I can't seem to find the SSD to see if it is replaceable. I have some msata PATA and SATA drives and was hoping to upgrade.
the wifi module is replaceable so I think it can be...
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TinyXP would have to be found elsewhere... but it also needs to have sata drivers and there are none that I know of atm. I used Windows XP professional SP3 x32 June 2012 + SATA (google it..)
The...
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The SSD is the thing in the middle on the right of the cooling fan. The 35 pin zif cable is under the metal tape. The card you see is for HSDPA modem only... the wifi and bluetooth are on a sister...
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I thought the thing in the middle was labelled PLOTECH E169497.
Google brought this up:
http://www.codemicro.com/store/product/Plotech-E169497-New.php
USB TO SATA PCB FOR EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE
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Yeah, I'm bad with the details, but it still installed after about 16 hours. Will try not to miss that crucial step for the 2nd tablet migration to Windows XP. Still would love to find a version of...
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Thanks for all the tips, I got my unit running with XP and its very stable. I love my Android tablet, but sometimes you need a full OS device for the work I do, this will slim down my carry bag....
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I think u need to install SP3.
Anyone think this will work in the S6?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145575
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Will the S6 boot from a USB if connected during a boot?
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Here's something neat... I had a few sierra wireless 880u USB air cards lying around. I popped 1 open to pull the mini pcie card out and swapped out the h10 in the s6. Not only did it work, but now...
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I was looking at these...
http://www.theupgradeplace.com/1.0-Inch-IDE-SSD/
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does anyone still have the links to the bios updates and the xp drivers?
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Got all 4 screws?
Make sure microsd is removed... Then plastic pry tool from around the sides. Heatsink compound is also holding case together.
If its really stubborn, unhook the zif connector...
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Good luck! I would love to see pictures. Also, thanks for revising the guide.
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It is very cheap but you will lose a lot of speed. My S6's SSD tested to be around 25MB/s and according to wikipedia these are around 5-6MB/s far to slow... might as well use a class 6 SD card...
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Am I missing the TinyXP in the downloads or do I need to get from another site? Using S6s to run dyno app on jetskis and need very little space so these are great.
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Try the BenQ Utility instead, that might resurrect it...
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Hahah, I do know the difference. I'm referencing the filename inside, which is BenQTools_V1.1.0.18_Chinese_2G3G.msi.
Fair enough? ;)
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Not bad. I haven't installed anything to monitor temps yet, but the little fan does come on. The performance gain is definitely worth it however.
Try it out for yourself. I didn't set it as a...
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How hot is the unit overclocked? Even at stock mine's burning up in the back.
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Exciting! I got as far as getting into GRUB, but it's only GRUB 0.97 and I didn't feel as comfortable poking around. For those who are still tinkering, know the following (until we get a proper...
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Mine's due Friday also, looking forward to seeing what you've found. I'm just curious how you installed XP without it being able to boot from USB or the MicroSD card.
Did you install Win XP or...
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Windows xp is installed on mine, it took a long time to figure it out but I am writing a simple guide atm and installing proper drivers... I will post by tomorrow. :nod:
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I canceled one and it didn't ship, my other order that I wanted did...
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I'd appreciate the ISO. Just letting it sit for now though. Very very busy at work.
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I actually got refunded by DailySteals after contracting them and got mine today. I used Amex so I think they kind of knew I would chargeback regardless. This is not the first time I've had problems...
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This is an amazing battery. Just put it in and booted it up..STILL HAS A CHARGE!! No way. After 4 years I thought it would be completely dead.
CMOS seems dead though. :lol:
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I finally gave up on Windows 7 (I couldn't get rid of an extra 400MB required for install) and went with a 2005 Windows XP install. After errors popping up at me for certain things and figuring out...
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Mine connects to WPA2 networks, but craps out randomly after that. Are you on SP3? You might need SP3 for WPA2.
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If any of you fellow SD'ers would still like to buy one or if you're local in Chicago, I'll gladly sell mine at the price we paid daily steals. It is still unopened and unused.
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Some one posted this earlier... It should be in the second half of the manual on the CD.
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Anyone got an update about returning the device?
My CC opened an investigation. In the meantime the Steals guys said sorry for our error. We need you to send it back. They will get it back once I...
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I didn't even open the box but it seems to be an Italian model. I use Amex and so far they always sided with me. I let them sort it out with DS. They can have the unit back but I won't pay for...
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I'm installing Windows XP on mine using your guide. I noticed they might have a newer driver package here compared to what is included in XP_Driver_Release.7z:
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Thank you for your guide to getting XP on the device.... It works great but it requires me to have the USB stick in everytime to boot.... How can I go about fixing this?
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OK, the wireless won't work unless your running SP3. I still can't find a copy of the benq tools, can someone post a link?
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FYI, here's a link on overclocking the S6. Mine gets pretty hot at stock speeds, so I'm a little scared. But if you want to give it a try, here's all you need to know -
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I got 2GB linux instead of 8GB winXP
I received an email regarding my order, they will pay the return shipping on the item, and it's to New Jersey, not Taiwan.
Should I keep it?
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Has anyone gotten flash to play smoothly on this? I got Chrome running from the microsd and Flash seems mediocre. Frame rate drops every few seconds. Playable, but just barely...
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There's no GPU acceleration, that's why. It's 100% cpu which blows. You could try overclocking.
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