Nextbook NXW8QC16G Inexpensive 8″ 16GB Windows Tablet

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E Fun’s Nextbook NXW8QC16G is a contender in the lowest-end Windows tablet segment. This $150 slate has an 8″ display at 1280×800 pixels and the basic but usable for everyday tasks Intel Atom Z3735G quad-core processor. Unfortunately, the screen is based on TN panel technology, so it can’t provide as wide viewing angles as the IPS displays. RAM and storage are on the small side, with 1GB and 16GB capacity, respectively. These massively limit usability of pre-installed Windows 8.1. In this case, hardware can handle only very basic computing with a small numbers of browser tabs and apps opened simultaneously and you can install a very limited number of apps from the Windows Store. At least, you can expand storage via a microSD card slot with up to 64GB.

With the specs and price, (especially Black Friday $50 discount at Walmart), the Nextbook NXW8QC16G competes against the 100-dollar HP Stream 7 with a 7″ display. The Stream 7 is equipped with IPS and 32GB storage, but the Nextbook adds a micro HDMI video output as an extra feature.

Nextbook NXW8QC16G 8 Tablet 16GB Windows-8_1

The tablet has dual cameras. The rear cam sports a 2MP sensor, while the front shooter has a 0.3MP one. There are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections and a micro USB port. The battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh. We have no info on battery life nor dimensions and weight of the slate.

A free 1-year subscription for Office 365 Personal software suite is included in price.

E Fun offers a 10.1″ variant too. It is definitely a better buying choice, since it delivers 32GB of internal storage and a keyboard dock for only $30 more.

Specifications of the Nextbook NXW8QC16G

Here are the specs of the Nextbook NXW8QC16G with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand Other
Screen Size 8-inch
Screen Resolution 1280x800 pixels HD (entry-level sharpness)
Touchscreen Finger multi-touch input

The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures.
Other Display Specs TN type

Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles.
Processor (CPU) Intel Atom Z3735G quad-core 1.33-1.83GHz 2MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 13)
System Memory (RAM) Size 1GB RAM

1GB RAM size is rare nowadays and makes laptops with it almost unusable due to the low capacity.
Data Storage 16GB eMMC

A barely usable capacity.
DVD Optical Drive None
Graphics (GPU) Intel HD integrated graphics of low-end CPUs (only for the lightest gaming)
Keyboard & Input Touchscreen
Camera Front + rear

Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This device additionally has a rear camera.
Wi-Fi Wireless 802.11N

802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops.
Ethernet Network Port No

This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) No
Bluetooth Yes

This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
USB Ports 1 x micro USB 2.0
Video Output Ports 1 x micro HDMI

HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. The laptop has a compact "micro" version of HDMI on its side.
Media Card Reader MicroSD card reader

The laptop has a slot for MicroSD memory cards. These are small SD cards commonly used in smartphones.
Other Features Microsoft (Office) 365 Personal 1-year subscription for free

By purchasing this laptop, you get a free-of-charge 1-year subscription for Microsoft 365 Personal package that also includes MS Office programs.
Battery 4000 mAh
Windows Version Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Home. Check Windows.com for more info.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.

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User Reviews and Q&A on the Nextbook NXW8QC16G

Below you can read and submit user reviews, questions, and answers about the laptop. Thank you for your contribution.

Current rating: 2.33 out of 5 stars
  1. Question

    Patrick

    Please my next book nxw8qc16g has a screen problem.whenever I power on it gets stuck on white screen for about 30mins before the white screen clears off. What can I do to fix this

  2. Question

    TRIPURA

    what has happened to my tab it asks me for the previous ppassword i used and also says your tab is in offline ? why?

  3. NEXTBOOK NXW8QC16G PROBLEM

    LEVI

    AFTER THAT MESSAGE IT WILL REBOOT AGAIN AND AFFAIR AGAIN THE MESSAGE AGAIN AND AGAIN. . . HOW CAN I FIX THAT PROBLEM?

  4. 1 out of 5

    scott pritchard

    I dont even own one of these things, but just try fixing something that went wrong….Good Luck…there is virtually no support for these pieces of sh*t….I encourage you to stay far far away from these thing…they are not worth the headache

  5. Martha Robinson

    I need to have the charger port replaced. My regular computer repairman said he couldn’t do it that it would have to be sent back to the factory. Need info on what to do.

  6. Arlyn

    I buy this window tablet 16gb. But in a few days i use it. 49 percent of remaining battery, when shut off. Another days, it’s shut off again even 60 percent of battery left. It’s only 15 days when i buy it. May i know what is the problem of my tablet? Thanks

  7. Ravi

    Thank you Dawn your solution worked.

    At the password screen tap the icon in the lower left corner then hit on screen keyboard. Make it bigger by stretching from lower left corner. Hit shift 30-40 times then hit the power icon in the right corner of the screen then hit restart. Then it should take u to the options to troubleshoot then factory reset. It worked for me.

  8. John

    I tried hard reseting my tablet by holding volume down and power but no screen poped up just went str8 to the password screen

  9. Susan

    I have a next book model number nxw8qc16g. It will not turn on it should be fully charged.What can I do?

    • Danijel Z

      That appears to be a common problem with this Nextbook. I advise you to contact their or your seller’s support and ask for a solution.

  10. 3 out of 5

    MELISSA

    how do i do a hard factory reset i forgot my password

    • Danijel Z

      Generally, you can enter the factory reset feature on all Windows 8 tablets by holding Volume Down key while powering on the tablet (Power + Volume Down). Then choose Troubleshoot option on the screen and tap Reset PC option. I assume you know your personal files will be lost after the reset.

    • John

      Does not work…..does the same thing as holding volume up also. or home key….ive tried it all…there has got to be a solution somewhere…..

    • Dawn

      At the password screen tap the icon in the lower left corner then hit on screen keyboard. Make it bigger. Hit shift til it locks then hit the power icon in the right corner of the screen then hit restart. Then it should take u to the options to troubleshoot then factory reset. It worked for me.

    • John

      Dawn you’re a flipping genious….the only one in the tech world that had the solution…..you’re awesome

    • Ted

      It is stuck between the, Automatic repair And diagnosing your PC. It goes back-and-forth but it’s like in the loop.

  11. 3 out of 5

    jared

    Hi

    just a question…. does anyone else have a problem with the lcd where when looking at tab in landscape with volume key at top left the lcd from right it inverts and look from left its fine ? w the right eye stuffs out.. flip tab then left eye same thing … ???
    thanks
    J

    • Danijel Z

      The tablet has a TN-based LCD panel as opposed to IPS, so color inversion at certain viewing angles is usual.

  12. TAMMY YOST

    MY notebook will not power up what can I do?

    • Danijel Z

      Are you maybe referring to the Netxbook 10.1?http://laptoping.com/specs/product/nextbook-nxw10qc32g/
      In the Q&A section of that page, you can see other folks have problems with powering up, too. Solution is still unknown. It appears to be a wide-spread problem, so I would recommend contacting your seller and ask for support.

  13. Marie

    Can you give me the specific wire/connector that I need to use to connect my nextbook to hdmi tv? Thanks

  14. hugo

    porque no quiere prender mi tablet

  15. marco

    tengo un problema con mi tablet Nextbook NXW8QC16G, pues no quiere entrar, no inicia solo me aparecen una letras que dicen ´´PREPARANDO REPARACIÓN AUTOMÁTICA´´ Y SE QUEDA AHI durante horas y no hace nada , que puedo hacer ? ayudaaa!!

    • marco

      I have a problem with my tablet Nextbook NXW8QC16G , not wanting to get in, I just started not appear over letters that say ”PREPARANDO REPAIR AND STAYS THERE AUTOMÁTICA” for hours and do nothing, I can do ? help me

  16. Sonny S

    Can the internal 1gb memory be upgraded to more memory?

    • Danijel Z

      No, unfortunately. RAM isn’t upgradeable on the NextBook and other similar tablets.

  17. Barbara Sharp

    Can use use a headset and listen to books on this device? We gave wifi will this work without additional charges.

    • Danijel Z

      Yes, it has a standard 3.5mm audio jack you can find on virtually all modern tablets and laptops. So you’ll be able to listen books and music. The tablet uses Wi-Fi connection to get you online, so if you already have working Wi-Fi, you will not need any other additional connection and accomanying costs.

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