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Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by Dylan16807 »

alterom wrote: post #96
fragmede wrote: post #66

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Which windows program are you looking for, specifically?

>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.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

#102

Post by 0gs »

paradox460 wrote: post #44
jdub wrote: post #42

Alan Cox had a pre-netbook netbook smaller than a VHS tape at linux.conf.au 2001, and milled about chatting with colleagues and fanboys while his kernel builds scrolled by in the background. Everyone would gawk at the strange little machine. It was Japanese, naturally. At linux.conf.au 2007 we chose a smaller conference bag, designed to carry your electrical accessories and nick-knacks... it turned out to be the perf…

HP used to have extremely small laptops in the early 90s, specifically the omnibook 300 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_OmniBook

don't forget the Jornadas. i guess those were PocketPC-powered but i def bought one circa 2005 for like $90 and i would do it again right now

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

#103

Post by ajross »

alterom wrote: post #97
ajross wrote: post #92

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> The key here is your needs. Well... yeah. Likewise your post is clearly about your needs, which are different. But that's not what you said, you said it "wasn't a computer" and you couldn't use it "like a normal computer". Which is obviously wrong. But I guess "normal computer" means "windows" to you, which (especially given the forum you posted on!) is a little surprising. So what you wrote (but apparently not mea…

>But I guess "normal computer" means "windows" to you Normal computer means a choice of OS to run on it without having to hack it to do that job. Chromebooks aren't sold as general-purpose computing devices. They aren't "normal computers" in the same sense that cell phones aren't. >which (especially given the forum you posted on!) is a little surprising. I'm a CAD developer and user. I need Windows for my work. I wou…

You're losing me. Your first reply says "A computer that meets my needs must provide a choice of OSes", your second says "A computer that meets my needs must run one specific OS". To be blunt: your reasoning here is simply bunk and I don't understand it.

If you must use windows, then you must use windows and you don't have a choice. None of that has anything to do with the nonsense about Chromebooks not being "real computers" or whatever, that's just the rationalization you've decided on. Obviously they are real computers.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

#105

Post by Dylan16807 »

alterom wrote: post #97
ajross wrote: post #92

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> The key here is your needs. Well... yeah. Likewise your post is clearly about your needs, which are different. But that's not what you said, you said it "wasn't a computer" and you couldn't use it "like a normal computer". Which is obviously wrong. But I guess "normal computer" means "windows" to you, which (especially given the forum you posted on!) is a little surprising. So what you wrote (but apparently not mea…

>But I guess "normal computer" means "windows" to you Normal computer means a choice of OS to run on it without having to hack it to do that job. Chromebooks aren't sold as general-purpose computing devices. They aren't "normal computers" in the same sense that cell phones aren't. >which (especially given the forum you posted on!) is a little surprising. I'm a CAD developer and user. I need Windows for my work. I wou…

> Normal computer means a choice of OS to run on it without having to hack it to do that job.

That's too high a standard. When we consider MacOS along with Windows and Linux, there are basically no computers that let you freely choose between all three without hacks.

And even just considering Windows and Linux, a big chunk of the laptop market only supports Windows properly.

A laptop that runs any normal desktop OS is a normal computer.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by vachina »

dnlzro wrote: post #69
vachina wrote: post #61

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What decent secondhand thing can you find at $350. It is being thrown away in the first place for a reason.

I'm starting to see 2020 M1 MacBooks CA$350 on Facebook Marketplace. That's the device I'm using to type this out. It still lasts all day, and it's still the only computer I use.

The fact that it’s listed is meaningless. You need to ask the seller what’s wrong with it.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

#107

Post by ggm »

Zimablade chose the same 12v/2a power. It's in the original spec for usb-c pd negotiation.

Client side (device) sets the current draw. Weird take to not use the supplied psu.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

#108

Post by Groxx »

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

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>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.

tbh I suspect it would be just fine. even the really cheap ones tend to have at least a few gigabytes of RAM.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

#109

Post by NathanielK »

asb wrote: post #95

Here's my notes on the device from last year with various setup tips https://muxup.com/2025q2/chuwi-minibook-x-n150 I can't say I agree with the author's assessment of the keyboard in this submission. I find it more pleasant to use than the other laptops I have access to.

Tragic that with a modern efficiency oriented SoC it still has such dissapointing battery life. Expected an improvement over X series thinkpads.

At least it can charge off a powerbank, but that's pretty standard now.

Re: Chuwi Minibook X

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Post by thenthenthen »

dnlzro wrote: post #69
vachina wrote: post #61

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What decent secondhand thing can you find at $350. It is being thrown away in the first place for a reason.

I'm starting to see 2020 M1 MacBooks CA$350 on Facebook Marketplace. That's the device I'm using to type this out. It still lasts all day, and it's still the only computer I use.

I use a 16gb ram 1tb ssd 200USD m1 macbook air. Works great!
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