Qube QTouch running on Windows 8

We featured the Qube QTouch Windows tablet back in July and borrowed a review unit which arrived last week. They claim it is Windows 8-ready so I took the challenge and installed the Developer Preview of Windows 8 the other night.

I initially tried installing Windows 8 on the Asus UL20FT laptop but had several failed installs with the 64-bit version. I then tried the 32-bit version and it worked flawlessly.

The install on the Qube QTouch was much easier and faster (did not bump into any problems) via an external DVD drive attached via the USB port.

The tablet runs on an Atom Z-series processor and has 1GB of RAM so I thought it barely passed the minimum system requirements for Win8.

Qube QTouch Windows 7 Tablet
10.1â€ TFT Capacitive LCD Display @ 1024Ã—600 pixels
Intel Lincroft Atom Z670 1.5GHz
Intel Whitneypoint SM35
1GB DDRIIRAM
32GB PSSD with Mini PCI-E Form Factor
1.3MP webcam
WiFi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1
53Whr battery capacity
Windows 7 or Android OS supported

The result, a pretty solid Windows 8 tablet. The resolution was a bit of a problem though as shown in this YouTube video.

Most apps would not load which is probably due to the screen resolution.

Seems like Windows 8 for tablets require a minimum of 1024×768 pixels while the QTouch is only 1024Ã—600.

Anyway, I’ll be guesting on ANC’s Future Perfect with Tony Velasquez in an hour and will be bringing the tablet with me.

The Qube QTouch retails for Php19,999USD 341INR 28,891EUR 325CNY 2,482 for the WiFi-only version and Php24,999USD 426INR 36,114EUR 406CNY 3,102 for the 3G+WiFi model.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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19 Comments

nameless says:

13 years ago

Paki greet naman ako sa TV :D Goodluck!
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looksterrble says:

13 years ago

sure it runs, but that video showed so it’s really slow and unresponsive.
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Jared says:

13 years ago

Hi

I installed mine in lenovo s10 -3t and it works flawlessly…. I just have to make a regedit for the resolution but everything else is fine.

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Pinoy Persuasion says:

13 years ago

Walang nagrespond na icon/grid box haha, epic fail ang Windows 8 sa tablet na yan!
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Rich says:

13 years ago

Sir Yuga, paki try nman po yung Windows 8 sa Redfox Wizpad tablet. thanks! :)
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Felix says:

13 years ago

hmmm have you tried installing yung drivers. kasi since i have tried using WDP OS with stock drivers talagang mabagal sya (im using intel 950 Graphics) but upon installing the drivers w/ compatibility settings bumilis sya ng 80% and running na yung mga apps
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dodong says:

13 years ago

pwede rin ba ito installan ng VB 2008 or VB 2010??
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vtlobo says:

13 years ago

sir abe wala pa po bang review?
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thedon says:

13 years ago

i’ve read sa qube website that the 3g version of the qtouch has a resolution of 1024×768. Would it have worked using that? Also I’m reserving my judgement until the final version of win 8. I wish qube offered to install android os in the qtouch.
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einstein says:

13 years ago

instead of listing its specifications which we already know from its website.
How about a more in-depth review like running speed tests, actual battery life test (e.g. running a videos non stop), and other test. And how about comparing it to other Win7 Touchpad Tablets.
How about trying to install other OS like android, linux ubuntu, opensuse, etc…
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benner says:

13 years ago

sir abe mag rurun po ba sa asus transformer prime ang windows 7 or windows 8? tnx
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jarred says:

12 years ago

Do not buy this product. I bought one last July 8, 2012. Monthly it malfunctions. The company is concerned only about HOW TO LEECH THE BLOOD OF THE CUSTOMTERS MONEY. Thrice I asked for their help about THIS DEFECTIVE PRODUCT yes they did respond but at the end THEY WANT ME TO PAY P 6 THOUSAND PESOS BECAUSE ACCORDING TO THEM THE BOARD SHOULD BE REPLACED. I TELL YOU THIS IS A MODUS, AT FIRST IT WILL WORK THEN ONCE IT STARTS MALFUNCTIONING THEY WILL ASK YOU TO REPLACE PARTS OF IT COSTING TO A LOT OF MONEY. ABOUT THE WARRANTY? DON’T BELIEVE IT, THEY WILL NOT HONOR IT. SO FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BUY THIS DEFECTIVE PRODUCT I SINCERELY ADVISE YOU NOT TO. OR ELSE YOU’LL REMOARSE AT THE END. MALAKING PAGSISISI AT PAGUUBOS NG PERA SA ISANG PRODUKTONG SOBRANG DEFECTIVE AT SA ISANG KUMPANYA NA WALANG CONSIDERATION SA CONSUMERS. ALL THEY WANT IS TO EARN BUT THEIR PRODUCTS ARE DEFECTIVE! RATING OF THIS PRODUCT ! NEGATIVE!!!
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