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Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by FirmwareBurner »

skrebbel wrote: post #114

Vaguely related question for the gurus: are all Windows (/ Linux) laptops still hopelessly behind Macbooks in terms of speed? (since Apple announced the M1 and followups I mean) I’m trying to figure out if a laptop like this one is worth the lower cpu speed

^low effort troll comment that breaks HN guidelines.

You could have googled this and found your answer in 5 seconds(it's not something you need "gurus" for), instead of using your comment as an opportunity to call anything that's not M1 MacBook as being "hopelessly underpowered" but masquerading it as a question.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by Havoc »

drcode wrote: post #88
Havoc wrote: post #39

Has anyone had any luck using this form factor practically? Do the ergonomics and practicalities work out?

Love my yogabook 9i, the best coder machine out there, as long as you aren't performance-bound. It is great to take to coffee shops because you don't look like those crazy people who take monitor stands and stuff to the coffee shop- It just looks 100% normal (even if you use the full bottom screen) But then at home I have enough screen size to feel like I'm working on a desktop. For coding, having the vertical break…

Thanks for the feedback!

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by hmottestad »

eloisant wrote: post #112
rahimnathwani wrote: post #70

If you already carry a an iPad in your laptop bag, but use Windows or Linux on your laptop, you can use the iPad as an external monitor using: - a cheap HDMI USB capture device ($5 from Temu) - a short HDMI cable to connect that to your laptop's HDMI output - a USB to lightning or USB to type C adapter (depending on your iPad model) - a free app to display the UVC camera input full screen, e.g. https://apps.apple.com…

Or just buy a portable monitor (i.e. Asus Zenscreen). It's bigger (15 inch), cheaper (less than $150), easier to use (just one USB-C cable). And if we compare it to the Zenbook Duo, when your laptop becomes obsolete you can just buy any new laptop and still use your portable monitor.

I would also go with a portable monitor. Just keep in mind that a lot of them have quite low resolution, low brightness, poor colour accuracy and that some of them still need a power brick (if they require more than 15 watts).

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by Havoc »

WillAdams wrote: post #76
Havoc wrote: post #39

Has anyone had any luck using this form factor practically? Do the ergonomics and practicalities work out?

I've been wanting one since before Lenovo dropped their Yogabook 9i. I'm hoping this will become a form-factor/product/class of its own. Currently, I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 because it was the only computer I could find which: - had a Wacom EMR stylus - high resolution and large/expansive screen - full OS support (replacing a Samsung Galaxy Book 12, which I really wish Samsung had stuck with) I need t…

Thanks for the feedback!

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by jychang »

5350-uiop-1130 wrote: post #104
ARandomerDude wrote: post #95

Earlier quoted context omitted.

China is a forced labor camp.

apple captures 60% of profits on its devices while the factory that builds them in China captures only 2%. now you know why foxconn had suicide nets.

To be honest, this changes my mind on the situation. I've always tried to follow the money; those who control the money flow control all the power.

Is it a situation where Apple is squeezing the suppliers? I'm aware Walmart has very predatory practices with their suppliers, so something similar?

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by mmahemoff »

eloisant wrote: post #112
rahimnathwani wrote: post #70

If you already carry a an iPad in your laptop bag, but use Windows or Linux on your laptop, you can use the iPad as an external monitor using: - a cheap HDMI USB capture device ($5 from Temu) - a short HDMI cable to connect that to your laptop's HDMI output - a USB to lightning or USB to type C adapter (depending on your iPad model) - a free app to display the UVC camera input full screen, e.g. https://apps.apple.com…

Or just buy a portable monitor (i.e. Asus Zenscreen). It's bigger (15 inch), cheaper (less than $150), easier to use (just one USB-C cable). And if we compare it to the Zenbook Duo, when your laptop becomes obsolete you can just buy any new laptop and still use your portable monitor.

Both have their uses. Travelling with a tablet (in addition to a laptop) gets you a useful standalone device that's more portable than a laptop and better for certain tasks such as reading.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by chx »

makeitdouble wrote: post #24
jph wrote: post #9

I just saw this in the wild, and talked with the user, who programs 3D AR/VR content. I saw the dual screen in use with the top screen for a VR scene and the bottom screen for code. The user's interactions among the two screens and keyboard were seamless. The screen colors were vibrant and rich, even in bright light. Based on what I saw, I would definitely try it for typical office use or even for typical website pro…

Laptop of these specs won't last a day in general, and they'll also be power constrained in most running profile when straight on battery (you'll be out of power in a few hours if using the full extent of the GPU) Anyone planning to do 3D work in the wild with no power outlet should invest in a (heavy) 100W power bank. Also reliable 100+W chargers will cost an arm and a leg, same docking stations. It's definitely sti…

Yup, the real page to look at is https://www.asus.com/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-d... the rest is fluff

> Power Supply

> TYPE-C, 65W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by throw83485 »

eloisant wrote: post #112
rahimnathwani wrote: post #70

If you already carry a an iPad in your laptop bag, but use Windows or Linux on your laptop, you can use the iPad as an external monitor using: - a cheap HDMI USB capture device ($5 from Temu) - a short HDMI cable to connect that to your laptop's HDMI output - a USB to lightning or USB to type C adapter (depending on your iPad model) - a free app to display the UVC camera input full screen, e.g. https://apps.apple.com…

Or just buy a portable monitor (i.e. Asus Zenscreen). It's bigger (15 inch), cheaper (less than $150), easier to use (just one USB-C cable). And if we compare it to the Zenbook Duo, when your laptop becomes obsolete you can just buy any new laptop and still use your portable monitor.

I have one, it is too much hustle to setup cable and tripod. I guess it is ok for longer stays (week+)

This laptop is a game changer.

There are some dual displays with integrated hinge. Uperfect delta.

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by chx »

makeitdouble wrote: post #118
Certhas wrote: post #115

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My understanding is that 130W is a proprietary extension of USB C, the spec only goes to 100W.

The gen3.1 PD standard goes up to 240W [0]. 140W should be available with it. Of course it also requires gen3.1 cables, so the "which cable do I have" game is still going on. [0] https://blog.ugreen.com/power-delivery-3-1/

I have, by and large, stopped unrecommending ugreen since they stopped lying about certificates and now got real NRTL certs for most of their chargers but still how on earth do people find ugreen of all places even for technical explanation? Astounding blogspam!

https://www.usb.org/usb-charger-pd

Re: Asus Zenbook Duo 2024

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Post by Uptrenda »

I'd never buy an ASUS laptop. They've never made good laptops. It's not exclusive to ASUS. All 'consumer' tier laptops are cheap plastic, disposable, crapware. Business laptops are much better.
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