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Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by stefanfisk »

bergie wrote: post #112
derefr wrote: post #99

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"Bigger screen" (i.e. being bigger on the length/width dimension) is a bad thing in this discussion. Some people want a programming/writing laptop that fits in a handbag, so that they don't have to decide to bring it, but can just leave it in their bag the way many people do with an iPad.

Absolutely. The 11" MacBook Air was the best laptop Apple ever made.

I yearn for an updated version of the 12” MacBook with modern specs and keyboard. The 13” Air is way too large to be the smallest MacBook ;_;

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by hyperhello »

bergie wrote: post #112
derefr wrote: post #99

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"Bigger screen" (i.e. being bigger on the length/width dimension) is a bad thing in this discussion. Some people want a programming/writing laptop that fits in a handbag, so that they don't have to decide to bring it, but can just leave it in their bag the way many people do with an iPad.

Absolutely. The 11" MacBook Air was the best laptop Apple ever made.

It was nice, but the screen bezel was huge. The latest 13 is about the same size and weight.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by rkomorn »

hyperhello wrote: post #132
bergie wrote: post #112

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Absolutely. The 11" MacBook Air was the best laptop Apple ever made.

It was nice, but the screen bezel was huge. The latest 13 is about the same size and weight.

I loved mine but I'd be lying if I said it gave me three years of acceptable performance.

Sure, I can blame Chrome and JS, but ultimately, the core 2 duo and 8GB RAM did not keep up very long.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by pizza234 »

derefr wrote: post #99
winrid wrote: post #98

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A used x1 carbon is a better deal, faster, and weighs about the same with a bigger screen.

"Bigger screen" (i.e. being bigger on the length/width dimension) is a bad thing in this discussion. Some people want a programming/writing laptop that fits in a handbag, so that they don't have to decide to bring it, but can just leave it in their bag the way many people do with an iPad.

Confirmed. Minibooks are amazing in cramped locations (for example, airplane seats), or just to always keep in the bag for support.

There's nothing in the market like them, which is a shame - I think a slightly better quality Minibook (Chuwis are plain crap) would be a very solid laptop.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

#136

Post by petesergeant »

bergie wrote: post #112
derefr wrote: post #99

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"Bigger screen" (i.e. being bigger on the length/width dimension) is a bad thing in this discussion. Some people want a programming/writing laptop that fits in a handbag, so that they don't have to decide to bring it, but can just leave it in their bag the way many people do with an iPad.

Absolutely. The 11" MacBook Air was the best laptop Apple ever made.

Part of that I think was that it was the first SSD laptop many people had had, so the fast boot up times were mind blowing. I had two, a work and a personal one, and I miss them terribly.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by 71bw »

derefr wrote: post #99
winrid wrote: post #98

Earlier quoted context omitted.

A used x1 carbon is a better deal, faster, and weighs about the same with a bigger screen.

"Bigger screen" (i.e. being bigger on the length/width dimension) is a bad thing in this discussion. Some people want a programming/writing laptop that fits in a handbag, so that they don't have to decide to bring it, but can just leave it in their bag the way many people do with an iPad.

Switch to a backpack or just leave the laptop in your car...?

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by LoganDark »

derefr wrote: post #99
winrid wrote: post #98

Earlier quoted context omitted.

A used x1 carbon is a better deal, faster, and weighs about the same with a bigger screen.

"Bigger screen" (i.e. being bigger on the length/width dimension) is a bad thing in this discussion. Some people want a programming/writing laptop that fits in a handbag, so that they don't have to decide to bring it, but can just leave it in their bag the way many people do with an iPad.

A "programming" laptop should be powerful enough to run code, no?

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by gupti »

Glad to still see options for small portable laptops on the market, but nothing out there has drawn me away from the 2015 11" MacBook Air. Good keyboard and trackpad, and single core speed is comparable to the newer (albeit lower TDP) Minibook. It's enough for everyday use, and the fan allows for better sustained performance (though it's rarely needed).

My main pain point is RAM (even with zram), but considering the MacBook Neo was just launched with the same amount I don't think I'll need to stop using it unless it finally decides to kick the bucket. A lot of laptops like the Minibook are better on paper but the build quality isn't there.

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