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Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by cout »

Dathuil wrote: post #168

I just unpacked my eee PC from college after a move. 8gb of RAM and can barely run a very stripped down version of windows 7. Just the thought of writing my final year project on that little machine again is giving me RSI. I'll stick with my 13" MBP going forward. Netbooks served a purpose but I'm not sure they make much sense anymore

I feel the same way. I had a eee and later a Samsung netbook, but eventually ordinary laptops got light enough that a netbook is now just a laptop with a smaller screen. I'll always have a soft spot for them, but I doubt I'll use one again as a daily driver.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by queenkjuul »

singpolyma3 wrote: post #64
queenkjuul wrote: post #34

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Back when Chromebooks and Netbooks were contemporaries, yours was a much harder proposition. I had an awful time getting Linux on my first gen Chromebook

I've heard that on the new ones they've illegally made it not possible anymore, but haven't experienced direct evidence of that yet. For mine I had to remove a screw from the motherboard but it wasn't that difficult. Not much worse than jumper for boot order in ye olde days

My suggestion? If you want a Chromebook to run Linux, look for surplus school laptops instead. My throwaround workshop laptop is an Asus that to me looks like it was clearly sold in an educational Chromebook format as well--partially ruggedized, partially waterproof, 12", N100, plastic blank where the camera should be, still only $120

Basically, if you're lucky, you can find Chromebook-class PCs with less restrictions. Admittedly I'm in a lucky locale for such things, but the one in question i bought from a normal retailer

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by alterom »

dijit wrote: post #166
alterom wrote: post #96

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>Which windows program are you looking for, specifically? All of them, specifically. I don't want to think about which windows program can or can't run with Wine. This includes: * Microsoft software, from MSTeams to Windows itself * Audio production software (DAWs and VST plug-ins) * Games * Device-specific software (like drivers/software for portable thermal printers) * CAD (nTop, only supports Windows, for example,…

I think you missed the point of a netbook. Aside from Microsoft Office, the rest is workstation stuff, and Microsoft Office is pushing "web first" (at least if their pricing is to be believed, the lowest O365 subscriptions do not offer access to the native apps).

>I think you missed the point of a netbook.

I think you missed the point of the question.

> the rest is workstation stuff

Yes, I want to be able to run workstation stuff on the small computer I carry everywhere, so that I don't have to carry my workstation everywhere.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by alterom »

Dylan16807 wrote: post #101
alterom wrote: post #96

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>Which windows program are you looking for, specifically? All of them, specifically. I don't want to think about which windows program can or can't run with Wine. This includes: * Microsoft software, from MSTeams to Windows itself * Audio production software (DAWs and VST plug-ins) * Games * Device-specific software (like drivers/software for portable thermal printers) * CAD (nTop, only supports Windows, for example,…

I'm surprised you want to run real CAD software on a netbook. I think your use case is pretty unusual. Also drivers are often better on Linux.

>I'm surprised you want to run real CAD software on a netbook. I think your use case is pretty unusual.

CAD has been around since before IBM PC came out. It's not necessarily a demanding piece of software.

Still, scratch CAD. My favorite VST synths are Windows-based.

And I don't want to lug around extra kilograms just to make some noise.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by chromadon »

I feel like this is another “Framework 12 vs Neo” type of deal.

I can get a used MacBook Air M1 for £250 which beats the Minibook in every regard and it can run Linux.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by cout »

soulofmischief wrote: post #151
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.

My x1 carbon gave me nothing but trouble from the beginning. I couldn't even move it too fast lest I risked it locking up. Additionally, my wrist strain got considerably better after ditching it for a comparably priced M2 that blows it out of the water in every conceivable category.

Sounds like you got a lemon. I also have an X1 carbon, and it's been a great upgrade for me. My biggest complaint is the eraser isn't as easy to use as my old toshiba. The eraser is important to me -- my hand gets numb using a trackpad.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by dijit »

alterom wrote: post #174
dijit wrote: post #166

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think you missed the point of a netbook. Aside from Microsoft Office, the rest is workstation stuff, and Microsoft Office is pushing "web first" (at least if their pricing is to be believed, the lowest O365 subscriptions do not offer access to the native apps).

>I think you missed the point of a netbook. I think you missed the point of the question. > the rest is workstation stuff Yes, I want to be able to run workstation stuff on the small computer I carry everywhere , so that I don't have to carry my workstation everywhere.

get a workstation laptop then?

I feel like I’m taking crazy pills.

Your e-bike can’t tow a carriage either, that’s not strange.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by JessieJanie »

kennywinker wrote: post #145
rkomorn wrote: post #133

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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.

There was an 11” air with an i5/i7 - i splurged for 16gb of ram when i bought it in 2015 and it lasted me 10 years. It still works, but a few specific apps started to really drag on it.

It really pays longevity wise to get max ram!
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