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It was slow for me too, guys, but if you tweak the system, allocate virtual space for ram, etc., It is actually pretty decent...
My worries were ram and hd, I fixed those though, thankfully. My secret?: Tweek (not the powder or rocks, ie ur settings, fix them n00bz) Create virtual memory from the he, I allocated 16gb so for me I have 20gb of ram on this, 4gb + 16 virtual Get large memory card, I have 256gb and may upgrade, as needed ... |
Ok so I've had this laptop for a few days now and tested almost all the LInux Distros for those interested.
Here are the list of the best experiences right after install(all are 64bit): #1 Zorin Lite 15 #1 Xubuntu 18.04, only edit you will need is change touchpad behavior to disable trackpad while typing(enable and set it to 0.2 seconds, increase time if you need to). Other minor gripe is it doesn't come with htop, but it'll prompt you in terminal on how to install. Super fast start up(~5seconds to log in from cold) #1*Peppermint 10, this distro actually works the best right out of the box, all hotkeys work and everything. HOWEVER, this is a big however. I cannot get this distro to install, it errors out at configing since it doesn't have the controller for the eMMc drive. If you can get it to install I figure it'd be just as good if not better than Xubuntu #2 Manjaro 18.1.2XFCE, very good but has some screen flicker at max brightness and slower than Xubuntu. Also sometimes on start up it has graphical glitches. #3 Lubuntu 18.10. Everything good except one thing, which for me is a pretty big no, default driver for touchpad does not enable tap to click on touchpad, I didn't stay long enough to enable it. #4 Lubuntu Mate18.04.3 :good but slower than previous distros, also has more screen tear for me on youtube #5 Crunchbang++, keeps freezing and having issues #6 Debian cannot start Edit: I haven't tried installing to the eMMC, but the machine runs Debian stable reasonably well installed on a USB 3.0 dongle. I highly recommend the 5.2 backports kernel & the backports firmware-atheros package. Bluetooth is working. #7Bodhi LInux 5.0.0: freezing/slow/slow startup #8 PopOS: I tried a heavier OS for fun, this seems to work just fine, a little slower than the rest but as expected for a heavier specced OS I didn't try Linux mint or Ubuntu, those are heavier distros that I did not want to touch. They usually work with everything but not my purpose of using this laptop. Hope this helps you. |
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You're better off getting your child a chromebook in the same price range.
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Specs:
AMD A6-9220C 1.8GHz 1MB Cache (Up To 2.7GHz) Processor
14" 1920x1080 FHD Anti-Glare Display
Integrated AMD Graphics
4GB DDR4 1666MHz Memory
64GB eMMC
802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2
Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Ports:
2x USB 3.0
1x USB Type-C (Charging)
1x HDMI
1x MicroSD Card Reader
1x Audio Combo Jack
3 Cell 57 WHr Battery
3.39 lbs
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Processor7th Generation AMD A6-9220C Dual-Core Processor (1.80GHz, up to 2.70GHz Max Boost, 1MB Cache)
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
Display14" FHD (1920 x 1080) anti-glare
14" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, touchscreen, anti-glare, 250 nits
Memory4GB DDR4 1666MHz (Soldered)
BatteryUp to 10 hrs*, 57 Whr
*Battery life based on testing with MobileMark 2014. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
Storage64GB eMMC
128GB SSD PCIe
GraphicsIntegrated AMD Radeon™ R5 Graphics
Camera720p HD
Dimensions (W x D x H)12.91" x 8.85" x 0.69" / 328 x 225 x 17.7 (mm)
WeightStarting at 3.39 lbs (1.53 kg)
ColorBlack
ConnectivityLiteon QCA 6174A 802.11 AC (2 x 2)
Bluetooth® 4.2
Ports/Slots1 x USB-C (Charging)
2 x USB 3.0**
MicroSD card reader
HDMI
Mic / audio combo
Kensington lock slot
DurabilityMeets military-specification testing
Reinforced ports & hinges
Drop-resistant up to 29.5" / 75cm
Spill-resistant keyboard (with mechanically anchored keys)
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Durability
Meets military-specification testing
Reinforced ports & hinges
Drop-resistant up to 29.5" / 75cm
Spill-resistant keyboard (with mechanically anchored keys)
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I bought this laptop previously and while it is lower on tech spec side, it's build quality is quite amazing for use by kids.
Is it soldered in?