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grassroutes · 5 years ago

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Chuwi MiniBook 8: The Netbook Makes a Comeback?

Our verdict of the Chuwi MiniBook 8: The Chuwi MiniBook 8" does more than revive the netbook: it takes that form factor and packs a much more useful computer inside.810

Netbooks didn’t last all that long the first time around. These cheap, portable devices weren’t supposed to be powerful, but they were incredibly affordable. Their deficiencies when it came to specs also meant they weren’t well suited to many computing use cases.

The rapid growth of popularity and power in phones and tablets sent netbooks to an early grave. Now we’re seeing a resurgence in the form factor, but there’s a difference. Models like the Chuwi MiniBook 8″ are far from underpowered, and this means they aren’t all that cheap either.

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Chuwi MiniBook 8″ Hardware Specifications

Based on the form factor, you may not expect much in terms of specifications. That’s partially true. This is no monster desktop replacement. That said, it’s in line with what you’d expect from larger laptops in the same price range.

CPU: Intel Gemini Lake N4100

GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 600

RAM: 8GB

Storage: 128GB eMMC

Battery: 26.6Whr

Screen: 8″, 1920 x 1200 multi-touch IPS display @ 283dpi

Dimensions: 201x128x19mm or 7.91×5.03×0.74 inches

Wireless: Dual-band 802.11ac / Bluetooth 4.0

Ports: USB-C, USB 3.0, USB, mini-HDMI, 3.5mm audio

Expandable Storage: M.2 SSD Slot

The expandable storage is a nice touch, especially given the limited internal storage. If you’ve got a spare M.2 MSATA SSD lying around, you can easily double the available storage space.

Body and Design

The Chuwi MiniBook 8″ is small, and we’re talking seriously small. Before the review unit arrived, I knew I would be looking at a very small computer. I was still surprised by just how small it was when I took it out of the box. You can see the dimensions listed above, but the MiniBook may still surprise you when you see it in person.

Chuwi had to make some sacrifices to get the MiniBook as small as it is. Fortunately, not many of them seemed to affect performance. Instead, the MiniBook isn’t as sleek looking as some of Chuwi’s other models. After looking at the Chuwi SurBook Mini, this looks somewhat brutalist by comparison.

There’s a certain novelty to using the Chuwi MiniBook 8″ due to its small size. At times, the tiny computer just doesn’t seem like it should be able to manage the feats of computing it is achieving. This isn’t a toy, but sometimes you have to remind yourself of that fact.

That isn’t to say that the MiniBook is flimsy. The body is made of aluminum alloy which makes it both strong and lightweight. It’s also capable of pulling off some feats of gymnastics.

The MiniBook uses what Chuwi refers to as a 360-degree “Yoga” design. This means it can work as a standard laptop, in tent mode, or in presentation mode, just like larger 2-in-1 designs.

Display and Brightness

Given the 8-inch screen size, you might expect less than HD resolution. That isn’t the case. The Chuwi MiniBook 8″ has a resolution of 1920 x 1200, meaning that the display looks quite sharp, no matter how close you look.

The combination of screen size and resolution give the MiniBook a pixel density of 283dpi, well within what Apple would deem “Retina” if this was one of its computers. Of course, UI scaling in Windows means that everything can feel a little cramped, but it’s easy enough to get used to.

The colors are rich and well-represented on the display as well. The display is fairly bright, though you may have some difficulty using the MiniBook in direct sunlight. This has more to do with the glossy finish on the screen than brightness.

The touch screen supports 10-point multi-touch. Chuwi also sells a stylus to use with the display, though we didn’t have one handy so we weren’t able to test this.

How is the Keyboard?

I have a feeling the keyboard is going to be the make or break point for most people with the MiniBook 8″. It’s small, and there’s really no getting around that point. Some keys, like the Delete key, are almost absurdly small. On the other hand, it is backlit, which is nice.

I did start to get used to the keyboard after testing the MiniBook for a few days. The only problem is that once I felt comfortable typing on the MiniBook’s keyboard, there was a period of adjustment in going back to standard-size keyboards. I’m a touch typist, but if you aren’t you’ll likely have an easier time.

Fortunately, the keys you’ll use for the majority of your typing aren’t all that small. The Delete key, the split space bar, and the strange location of the Tab key are likely where you’ll run into the most trouble, assuming you do run into trouble.

What About the Pointer?

The small size of the Chuwi MiniBook 8″ makes equipping it with a standard touchpad impossible. Instead, Chuwi decided to outfit the MiniBook with what it calls a Super Optical Finger Navigation Module.

In practice, this works like a combination of a tiny trackpad with the TrackPoint made famous by IBM ThinkPads. Like the keyboard, using this effectively requires some patience. Once you’ve gotten used to the concept, basic navigation is easy enough.

Even once you’re used to the navigation module though, it takes a while to feel natural. During my time testing the MiniBook, I never quite felt at home using this. I would have felt more at home using a standard TrackPoint, but that could just be me.

This would be much more of an issue if the MiniBook wasn’t equipped with a touch screen. This makes working with the system much easier and could be partially to blame for why I never got along with the navigation module.

Performance

Chuwi’s marketing around the MiniBook 8″ makes it clear that this computer should be able to serve as your only PC, should you wish it to. This is a clear difference from the netbooks of old. Those were best used for browsing the web, as the name implied. The MiniBook can do much more.

Our review unit uses the Intel Celeron N4100 processor, while the MiniBook is also available with a Core m3-8100Y. Even though we’re looking at the less powerful model, the computer rarely if ever felt sluggish during standard use.

One worry with smaller computers or even larger laptops is thermal throttling. Fortunately, the MiniBook is equipped with fans to help keep this issue at bay. These fans rarely spun up during normal use, and even with more hardware-intensive tasks, they were never intrusively loud.

Running GeekBench 4.4.1, the Chuwi MiniBook 8″ got a CPU score of 1812 for single-core performance and 5510 for multi-core. The GPU received a score of 9050. That’s higher than both the Chuwi Hi13 tablet and the 14.1-inch Lapbook.

Operating System Options

The Chuwi MiniBook 8″ sent to me for testing arrived running Windows 10. Right now, that appears to be the only way you can order it. That said, an option on the box seems to indicate that Chuwi may one day sell the MiniBook preloaded with Linux.

If you’re inpatient or looking to dual-boot, you can always install Linux yourself. Early reports on the web look like you’ll encounter trouble with some distributions. The good news is that Chuwi has made a version of Ubuntu 18.04 available that works with the MiniBook 8″.

Battery Life

Chuwi equipped the MiniBook with a 26.6Whr battery. I routinely got around eight hours of use off of a charge, though this lowered somewhat when running benchmarks and other hardware-intensive apps. You may get more or less depending on your usage.

This 2-in-1 doesn’t seem to sip much power when the lid is closed. Given the mobile focus of the MiniBook, that’s handy. You shouldn’t need to worry about fully shutting the computer down to save power.

Another handy thing when it comes to mobility is how the MiniBook charges. It uses a standard USB-C plug for charging, with a 7.6V input for fast charging using the PD standard. This means you can easily top up the battery with a battery pack. Chuwi says the MiniBook supports anything above 12V.

When it comes to recharging the battery, the fast charging helps. From a completely drained battery, you can expect a recharge to take a little over three hours.

Should You Buy the Chuwi MiniBook 8″?

For most people, a single question can help you determine whether you should buy the Chuwi MiniBook 8″: How important is a small size for you? If mobility is your number one concern, getting used to the cramped keyboard and less-than-perfect mouse replacement won’t be a waste of your time.

That said, it may be tough to come to terms with the price. Considering the power that’s packed into its tiny frame, this computer isn’t overpriced. It just feels like it should cost less than it does, given the small size. Given the lower price of other Chuwi computers like the excellent 14.1-inch Lapbook, the price feels even more like an anomaly.

Don’t forget that this is a very capable computer, surprisingly so given the form factor. We’re talking about a computer the size of a large paperback novel that can easily run your day to day productivity applications. If you’ve been pining for the glory days of the netbook, this isn’t just the next best thing, it’s even better.

The Chuwi MiniBook 8″ is currently available as part of an Indiegogo campaign. The price is currently $434 for the N4100 model and $534 for the m3-8100Y model. Chuwi plans to begin shipping in September. Prices are set to rise in the future, so if you’re looking to get one of these, you may want to do so sooner rather than later.

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droneseco · 5 years ago

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Chuwi MiniBook 8: The Netbook Makes a Comeback?

Our verdict of the Chuwi MiniBook 8: The Chuwi MiniBook 8" does more than revive the netbook: it takes that form factor and packs a much more useful computer inside.810

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Chuwi MiniBook 8″ Hardware Specifications

CPU: Intel Gemini Lake N4100

GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 600

RAM: 8GB

Storage: 128GB eMMC

Battery: 26.6Whr

Screen: 8″, 1920 x 1200 multi-touch IPS display @ 283dpi

Dimensions: 201x128x19mm or 7.91×5.03×0.74 inches

Wireless: Dual-band 802.11ac / Bluetooth 4.0

Ports: USB-C, USB 3.0, USB, mini-HDMI, 3.5mm audio

Expandable Storage: M.2 SSD Slot

The expandable storage is a nice touch, especially given the limited internal storage. If you’ve got a spare M.2 MSATA SSD lying around, you can easily double the available storage space.

Body and Design

That isn’t to say that the MiniBook is flimsy. The body is made of aluminum alloy which makes it both strong and lightweight. It’s also capable of pulling off some feats of gymnastics.

The MiniBook uses what Chuwi refers to as a 360-degree “Yoga” design. This means it can work as a standard laptop, in tent mode, or in presentation mode, just like larger 2-in-1 designs.

Display and Brightness

The touch screen supports 10-point multi-touch. Chuwi also sells a stylus to use with the display, though we didn’t have one handy so we weren’t able to test this.

How is the Keyboard?

What About the Pointer?

Performance

Operating System Options

Battery Life

When it comes to recharging the battery, the fast charging helps. From a completely drained battery, you can expect a recharge to take a little over three hours.

Should You Buy the Chuwi MiniBook 8″?

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Chuwi MiniBook 8 Giveaway

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zitseng · 6 years ago

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ThinkPad X380 Yoga Review

ThinkPad notebooks are legendary. The 360º flip feature of the Lenovo Yoga brand may also be familiar to many people. Put the two together, you’d pretty much already know what the new ThinkPad X380 Yoga is. Still, I continue to be impressed by the X380 Yoga when I saw it and started to use it the first time.

Lenovo’s latest two-in-one ThinkPad hybrid device is not entirely unfamiliar. There are other similar ThinkPad models, like the X270 Yoga that precedes it, as well as another X1 Yoga released this year. They take the standard ThinkPad business notebook design, give it a touchscreen, make it flip 360º backward into a tablet, and then you have a ThinkPad Yoga. The X380 Yoga is all that, updated with specs you’d expect in 2018, save for a display resolution better Full HD, yet remains (surprisingly) affordably priced.

The ThinkPad X380 Yoga retains the timeless ThinkPad design that is instantly recognisable everywhere. Its black carbon-fibre body has a premium soft-touch finish, ThinkPad logo in the top-left of the lid with a lighted red dot, and arguably the best keyboard you’d ever find on a notebook. The X380 Yoga looks every bit like a serious business workhorse, though one with a few extra tricks up its sleeves.

With dimensions of 313.5 x 222.2 x 18.2 mm and weighing 1.4 kg, the X380 Yoga is quite portable and easy to bring around. The chassis feels very solid and rigid. There’s no give for flimsiness anywhere, and while you shouldn’t ill-treat your hardware, the X380 Yoga feels like it doesn’t need extra careful handling like some other more fragile notebooks.

Good to know too that the X380 Yoga is MIL-STD-810G tested against humidity, extreme temperatures, vibration and high altitude.

There’s quite a bit of bezel space all around the 13.3-inch screen. Less bezel is better, of course, but being a business notebook, this isn’t too much to raise any objections. All that space allows Lenovo to put the 720p webcam there, along with an optional IR camera for Windows Hello logins. Business users probably need to video-conference, and a nose-cam isn’t going to look professional at all.

I am a little disappointed that the X380 Yoga has no option for a higher-resolution display than Full-HD. However, when I saw this display, I was totally wowed. In fact, I almost thought for a while that perhaps I didn’t need QHD and upward resolution after all. The X380 Yoga uses an IPS panel that is very sharp and crisp. Its colours are very vivid, and in fact covers 113% of sRGB colour gamut. Add to that the anti-reflective coating on the glossy screen, this display is very clear, with very deep backs and excellent contrast, and while you can’t expect reflections to be totally eliminated, they are clearly reduced.

The X380 Yoga’s keyboard and TrackPoint is exactly everything that you’d expect of a ThinkPad. I am not a TrackPoint fan, so let me just quickly mention that the nub you get on the X380 Yoga is as good as on any other ThinkPad.

The keyboard, similarly, is pretty much the gold standard, at least in my books. They have superb 2.0 mm travel, excellent tactile feedback, responsive, and very comfortable. The soft-touch material on the key caps feel very good too. The typing experience is simply amazing. The keyboard also has a soft backlight which is handy when you need to work in dimmer-than-normal conditions.

Below the keyboard, you’ll find the usual mouse buttons that are mostly meant to be used with the TrackPoint. The Windows Precision touchpad below that is excellent, but like most ThinkPads, its size is limited by the need to incorporate the buttons above for TrackPoint users.

There’s also a Windows Hello compatible fingerprint reader below the keyboard on the right side. This is a match-on-chip fingerprint reader, which means improved security because your fingerprint data doesn’t leave the chip. Fingerprint recognition speed is fast, and I never had any trouble logging in using my fingers.

While we’re on the topic of security, the ThinkPad X380 Yoga has a dTPM security chip, i.e. a discrete Trusted Platform Module hardware separate from the main Intel processor. A TPM security chip stores encryption keys and other security information. Apart from dTPM 2.0, the X380 Yoga also supports FIDO, important features for business users.

The port selection on the ThinkPad X380 Yoga is reasonably good. On the left side, you’ll find a proprietary power connector (which is the same used in some other ThinkPad models), a USB 3.0 Type-C port with Thunderbolt 3, a proprietary mini Ethernet port which requires a dongle to use with a regular RJ45 Ethernet cable, and an always-on USB 3.0 Type-A port,

I hate having to deal with proprietary power supply bricks, and fortunately, you don’t have to with the Yoga X380. That USB Type-C port can be used to power up the notebook, and indeed, depending on configuration, the X380 Yoga can be supplied with a USB Type-C power brick.

Along the right side, you’ll find the power button, a really convenient storage slot for the ThinkPad Pen Pro, 3.5 mm audio connector, MicroSD card slot, another USB 3.0 Type-A port, an HDMI port, and a Kensington security slot.

I would really like to have an extra USB Type-C port. In 2018 now, USB Type-C has really gotten quite common and having just one of it right available on the X380 Yoga may be a little limiting.

The ThinkPad X380 Yoga’s display isn’t just touch-enabled, it also supports pen input. The ThinkPad Pen Pro is included and as mentioned earlier, there’s a convenient slot to keep the pen when it’s not being used. That pen slot also charges the pen automatically, so you’ll never have to worry about replacing some obscure battery at the most inopportune moment.

The ThinkPad Pen Pro supports 2048 levels of pressure and has two buttons on its barrel. It is a little too skinny for my liking. The pen works fine, but may not be comfortable if you need to use it extensively. I suppose some trade-off was needed here: too big a pen means it won’t have a slot in the notebook, or the notebook would have to be necessarily clunkier.

Speakers on the X380 Yoga is typical of what you’d expect of notebooks. It gets loud enough for use in a largish meeting room, which is perhaps all that most business users will ask for.

The Thinkpad X380 Yoga is a two-in-one convertible, and when you start to fold the screen over, you’ll see a neat trick it does with its keyboard. Compare the photo above and below, and notice how the keys retreat back to become flush with the body?

Most notebooks will automatically disable the keyboard once the screen is flipped over, so pressing the keys don’t send anymore inputs. But it still feels weird to feel the keys being pressed. The disappearing keyboard trick makes the X380 Yoga so much more comfortable to hold in tablet mode.

Tent mode and stand modes work well. It’s cool to have a business notebook transform into other modes when you’re not having to hammer away at Excel spreadsheets. Stand mode may make a good impression at your next small table meeting presentation too.

In fact, I find that in small meetings, when you don’t have or don’t want to use a projector for presentation, the ability to open the display to extreme angles is particularly useful. In this regard, I consider two-in-one hybrid devices as a valuable feature even for business users.

My review unit of the X380 Yoga is configured with an 8th generation Intel Core i5-8250U processor, 8 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz RAM, 256 GB Solid State Drive PCIe with OPAL 2.0, and Windows Hello IR camera. Lenovo offers many configuration options with the X380 Yoga, with processor options up to Core i7-8650U (with vPro) and a 16 GB memory option. Storage options can go up to 1 TB PCIe with OPAL 2.0, or down to 128 GB SATA3 Solid State Drive.

You also have option to add a smartcard reader, NFC, and WWAN card. The Windows Hello IR camera in my review unit is also a configurable option, which you can omit.

Standard wireless connectivity includes Intel Dual Band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2×2 Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.1.

The ThinkPad X380 Yoga performs respectably in benchmarks. The ASUS VivoBook S14 in these benchmarks have the same Core i5-8250U processor configured in my X380 Yoga review unit, so these two can be meaningfully compared. As you can see, the PCMark 10 Extended scores for both notebooks are closely matched.

I’ve included the ThinkPad T470s (7th generation Core i7) and Yoga 920 Core i7-8550U) just to show where the X380 Yoga stands in comparison with other notebook configurations.

The Geekbench 4 benchmarks test processor performance specifically. For some reason the multi-core tests of the X380 Yoga lag slightly behind the ASUS VivoBook S14, though they are closely matched in both the single-core and graphic compute tests.

With a Core i5-8205U processor, this X380 Yoga is not a powerhouse. If you need more power, I recommend upgrading to the i7-8550U processor, or i7-8650U processor. The latter, with Intel vPro technology, builds in security and remote management capabilities which may be particularly useful in business organisations.

Battery runtime on the X380 Yoga is also quite respectable. The PCMark 8 battery runtime test continuously loads the CPU, so you should not consider the results to be representative of real-world battery time, but it is useful for comparison with other notebooks.

In my own usage, the X380 Yoga can last for about 7 hours of casual use, which for me means web browsing and email. I would love to get at least 8 hours in my notebooks, and I find 7 hours just a tad short, though I don’t feel this is something significant to worry about.

Overall, the ThinkPad X380 Yoga is an admirable two-in-one hybrid device for business users. It doesn’t carry a premium price tag, but meets pretty much all the expectations one would have of ThinkPad notebooks. Its keyboard is best-in-class, and while I would have loved QHD resolution, the anti-reflective display is otherwise really superb.

The X380 Yoga is also packed with security features that will be appreciated by business organisations. With Intel vPro technology, match-on-chip fingerprint reader, dTPM 2.0, and OPAL 2.0 solid state drive, the X380 Yoga should tick all checkboxes on enterprise IT’s wish list.

As configured, this ThinkPad X380 Yoga review unit retails for S$2436 at the Lenovo online store. Online store prices for the basic configuration begins from S$2056.60.

Conclusion

The ThinkPad X380 Yoga is an admirable two-in-one hybrid device that will tick most checkboxes on business users’ wish list, without a premium price tag.

Pros:

Excellent build quality

Best-in-class keyboard

Superb display

Convenient pen storage/charging slot

Cons:

Single USB Type-C port is not enough

Battery life is a tad short

#Lenovo #notebook #ThinkPad #X380 #Yoga

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psychicstudentcupcakeus-blog · 7 years ago

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onlineuni-blog · 7 years ago

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Ultrabook: Intel's $300 million arrangement to beat Apple unexpectedly With an end goal to limit the (ARM-based) tablet risk, Intel needs PC creators to …

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The most recent MacBook Air is an attractive machine from various perspectives. The size, weight, screen determination, and battery life are all phenomenal, and the evaluating is mind boggling. Truly, did Apple neglect to put a 1 preceding the 999? Tragically, Apple's equipment drives me up the divider in various ways that may appear to be irrelevant to you, however which together essentially wear me out. I've had a go at living with an Apple tablet all the live long day, and I just can't.

As a matter of first importance, we have the console. Of course, Apple consoles have a not too bad feel, and that backdrop illumination, which many people appear to go insane for, is somewhat favor. It's quite recently too awful that Cupertino can't get the damn console format right.I'm English—a mobile, talking Brit. I place "u"s in words like "top choice" and "shading," I see plays at the "theater," and I stroll on the "asphalt." This has repercussions. The first is that I've been writing on a British console format for a long time, and, guess what? I'm cursed in case will stop now.

Lamentably, Apple doesn't offer a console with a standard UK design (BS 4822, for gauges wonks out there). Apple has a console format it calls "UK"; I even get a £ image from squeezing shift-3, much the same as on a genuine UK console. In any case, I hope to discover #, the image that on American consoles possesses a similar move 3 spot, on its very own devoted key, found on most consoles the world over however not in the US. A few different keys have additionally been moved around. Also, it's for reasons unknown, to the extent I can discern.I can settle this blemish in programming. I have a custom console format that makes the correct characters show up when I press the keys, so it's not deadly. It's quite recently revolting; the keycaps at no time in the future match the letters that show up on-screen.

What I can't settle in programming is Apple's doltish limited return key. On non-US consoles, the arrival key is twofold stature, more extensive at the top than the base. The top part is not exactly as wide as delete above it, but rather even the base half is more extensive than an ordinary keycap. Not so on Apple's consoles. The top part is quite recently under the width of a standard key. The base part is, hopefully, a large portion of the width of a standard key. The outcome? I miss the arrival key constantly. Indeed, even following six months in a row on a MacBook Pro, I miss. Other portable workstation consoles don't do this. IBM didn't. Lenovo doesn't. Dell doesn't. HP doesn't. It's simply Cupertino being troublesome.

I likewise utilize the page route keys—the home/end, page up/page down square of six—around a million times each day. All things considered, aside from when I'm utilizing a Mac, since (ha-ha) Apple does exclude them. This isn't another thing, mind you; the organization has recently never watched over them. The keys can be found on the full-estimate "expanded" consoles, however not on any convenient. There are workarounds—key blends that I can easily forget—however I need genuine equipment keys. Unfixable.

I'm likewise an aggregate sucker for TrackPoints ("areolas"). Apple's trackpads are the best in the business, and signals are awesome. In any case, I simply couldn't care less. I'm speedier and more exact with a TrackPoint. Shockingly better, give me both. A TrackPoint for indicating; a touchpad for motioning.

On top of all that, I need to utilize Windows on my tablet. I'll likewise need to utilize the Windows 8 beta on it. That implies I can't bear to be held prisoner by Apple's lethargic Bootcamp driver bolster. Regardless of the possibility that the various imperfections are settled, this current one's a dealbreaker.

These might appear like minor issues. Maybe they are; other individuals may not give a tinker's cuss about any of them. Be that as it may, a PC is basic to my occupation and my life. I put a huge number of words into the console each day and effectively pile on 80 hours seven days of PC utilize. New PCs cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, and I shouldn't need to make due with something that doesn't really fit my needs.Welcome to struggleville

How about we begin with Dell; I go to dell.com and look for a portable workstation. I need something like a 13" MacBook Air, so I tick "11 to 14 inches" and "< 5 lbs," Dell's ultralight classification. I get back three to a great extent undefined machines, running from $999 to $1359. What's the distinction between them all? I don't have the foggiest idea, they all look like variations of the "Alienware M11x." It's befuddling and overpowering, not accommodating.

It's far and away more terrible on the off chance that I simply peruse without looking. The alternatives I get are simply... useless. Yes, I need "Ordinary Computing," so I need an Inspiron. Yet, hold tight, I likewise need "Plan and Performance," so I need a XPS. Hold up a moment, I need "Thin and Powerful," as well. So perhaps I need a Z Series? Be that as it may, the main line that clearly coordinates my expansive pursuit criteria—lightweight, 11-14"— I wouldn't much consider in light of the fact that I don't need a "gaming" portable workstation, as I'm never going to click Alienware!

Is this the most ideal approach to offer portable PCs? Make a pack of classifications with subjective, covering marks, and simply trust that purchasers figure out how to battle through the framework to discover something that isn't pathetic?

Perhaps HP will be better... actually no, not so much. Their site has some by and large weirdnesses (yes, I'm in the UK, and yes, we're metric, however no, I don't need my screen measured askew in centimeters; we don't do that). The same odd marks cover everything—I know I don't need "Little/Netbook," however I need both "Ordinary Computing" (that term once more) and "Elite" (since I don't need it to be moderate, isn't that right?). What's more, who knows what "Begrudge" implies? When I tick my screen size and weight boxes, I get back a product of lousy netbooks that are practically the direct inverse of what I want.Lenovo does things a little in an unexpected way. It begins off with a similar moronic arrangements that must sound good to some person in advertising—"Controlled for efficiency" and "Improved for stimulation" and "Straightforward components worked for flexibility"— however underneath, at any rate, it has a decent, perfect table that rundowns every one of the variations and their real elements or configuration focuses. It's a bit Excel as methodologies go, however in any event it's reasonable and compact.

What's more, Lenovo needs the table, since amazing—are there a great deal of models to look over. Seven distinctive ThinkPad arrangement—T, X, X Tablet, Edge, L, SL, and W—four IdeaPad arrangement—V, U, S, Z—and the Essential G and B arrangement. Inside every arrangement you normally have a scope of screen sizes. 13" screens are lamentably uncommon, yet the X arrangement looks encouraging. Lightweight, 12.5" screens, in length battery life, and, being ThinkPads, a brilliant TrackPoint. This could be my new machine!Weirdly, when navigating to X arrangement, a 13.3" screen is currently a choice all things considered; The table on Lenovo's UK site is quite recently off-base. I inspect the X220, the variation with the 12.5" screen, and it looks exceptionally decent, as well. So I gone through the configurator. I get that the "12.5" Premium HD (1366×768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna" screen is superior to the "12.5" HD (1366×768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna." Fifty dollars gets me "Premium"— however what else? I click "Help me to choose" and get nothing even remotely accommodating. Furthermore, once I include Bluetooth, a coordinated webcam, a 128GB SSD, and 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, the framework cost comes to $1999. The 13" MacBook Air costs $1299! With a superior screen, better Bluetooth, and better WiFi!

The Lenovo has a substantially speedier processor, yet that is a considerable measure of additional cash for something with just a minimal advantage. The MacBook Air's better screen is a great deal more profitable to me.

Perhaps the X1 can charge better. At any rate it at no time in the future has any unexplained screen alternatives; 13.3" 1366×768 "Premium HD" is the main decision here. This is a trick the configurator pulls various circumstances, requesting that I arrange things that have no alternatives and where everything I can do is press "next." once more, everything turns out badly once I include a 128GB.

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