CPU: Ryzen 3 3200U (Passmark 4610, single thread 1634), Vega 3 integrated graphics
RAM: 4GB DDR4 2666 MHz (non-soldered, only 1 slot)
HD: 128GB SSD M.2 SATA + empty M.2 slot (first slot supports SATA and NVMe, empty slot supports NVMe)
USB: 2x USB 3, 1x USB 2, 1x USB-C (USB-C does not support charging or video out)
Video out: HDMI (full size, can do 4k @ 60Hz)
Other: Ethernet port, audio combo jack, SD card reader
Wifi: 802.11ac (Intel AC 3168, 1x1)
Bluetooth: v4.2
Backlit keyboard: Yes (though apparently does not look good on silver model)
Camera: 720p front cam with IR
Construction: Magnesium aluminum
Battery: 47 Wh, ~7.5 hr battery life, 65W charger
OS: Windows 10 Home 64 bit (not S)
Weight: 2.55 lbs
Warranty: 1 year limited
Selling points:
-1920 x 1080 IPS screen
-Extremely light weight for size, with competitors (eg LG Gram) being much more expensive
-Compact/narrow bezels - 14" screen on laptop that is the size of a 13"
-Quiet
-Metal construction (Aluminum magnesium alloy)
-Backlit keyboard (some people do report the silver model the backlit is not bright enough due to the silver background of the key. with the black model having the best backlit/key background color combination)
-pretty good trackpad (large size)
-Ethernet port, full size HDMI with 4k
-Windows 10 Home (don't need to convert from S mode, has zero bloatware so no need to reformat)
-Front IR camera supporting Windows Hello (login to Windows using facial recognition)
-Very low price for all of above
-Runs Ubuntu Linux [reddit.com] perfectly (no driver installs, command line edits, etc)
Detractions:
-1 slot of RAM - so no dual channel, resulting in ~25% graphics performance hit
-Comes with 4GB RAM. While sufficient/fast for most people (despite what forums will have you believe), power users may benefit from 8GB, an easy and cheap upgrade
-Not from a well known brand (it was put out by a partnership between Walmart and THX)
-Screen could be brighter outdoors (240 nits)
-USB-C does not support charging or video output
-Wifi is 1x1 (can be easily upgrade to AX200 2x2 wifi 6 for about $18, some people do it to get the fastest possible Wifi 6 speed as well as reportedly better range and less signal drops)
-No 2.5" slot
-Trackpad a bit fidgety for precise movements
-Speakers are what you would expect for this class of laptop
8GB RAM for $30 (replaces the 4GB, so total after upgrade is 8GB not 12GB)
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See wiki from R5 thread for more information
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Linux Information
For anyone interested in Linux, these (Ryzen 3 and 5) run Ubuntu flawlessly. More discussion/information [reddit.com]. Video review [youtube.com] of Motile M142 running Ubuntu.
VIDEO OVERVIEW [youtube.com] of updating RAM, SSD, Wifi, etc.
Bios, Software and Driver Update:
http://www.motilecusto
Additional driver files saved by a user from device manager: https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
This seems to have additional stuffs that is not included on Motile site
To enter the BIOS, keep pressing the DELETE key during the boot up
Bios update hints: (Be careful. Don't attempt unless you REALLY know what you are doing)
*Also note that some issues are appearing with the BIOS/EC update*:
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BIOS update guide:
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If having problem with the laptop hanging while restart and not completing the restart sequence (especially after a clean window installation),
turn off fast restart in control panel/power option/system settings
If you did a clean windows install and want the OSD onscreen display of FnF2 and FnF5 back as well as oem info and logo to the about windows property section and motile wallpaper: https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
Other Resources:
Motile User Subreddit [reddit.com]
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I will save you all the hassle, it does NOT have a second slot for RAM. RAM is single channel/slot only.
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Every time someone so much as complains about something/features missing, they say "It's $200, what do you expect?" or just "add more RAM" or "replace the wifi card".
Maybe it's just me, but the deal is this laptop for $200. If I have to spend more to make usable, it doesn't really work for me.Great value, but corners were cut.
Some possible issues:
-Wifi is trash?
-Prone to crashes?
-4gb ram too low for windows
-usb c port, is for data transfer only.
-single channel ram
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Every time someone so much as complains about something/features missing, they say "It's $200, what do you expect?" or just "add more RAM" or "replace the wifi card".
Maybe it's just me, but the deal is this laptop for $200. If I have to spend more to make usable, it doesn't really work for me.Great value, but corners were cut.
Some possible issues:
-Wifi is trash?
-Prone to crashes?
-4gb ram too low for windows
-usb c port, is for data transfer only.
-single channel ram
However I did swap the ram out with 16GB. Vega 3 reserves 2GB out of the 16GB leaving 13.9 available for the OS.
- No wifi issues (disconnects or speed)
- Performed the bios update when it automagically prompted and runs without issue.
- Fan mostly stays off, chassis is warm to touch (not a lap burner)
- No crashes so far, all windows updates installed
- Yes, single ram slot and single channel RAM
- Came with 2666 ram 4GB module
- Display is excellent for this price and matte as well
- Keyboard is mushy
However I did swap the ram out with 16GB. Vega 3 reserves 2GB out of the 16GB leaving 13.9 available for the OS.
- No wifi issues (disconnects or speed)
- Performed the bios update when it automagically prompted and runs without issue.
- Fan mostly stays off, chassis is warm to touch (not a lap burner)
- No crashes so far, all windows updates installed
- Yes, single ram slot and single channel RAM
- Came with 2666 ram 4GB module
- Display is excellent for this price and matte as well
- Keyboard is mushy
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However I did swap the ram out with 16GB. Vega 3 reserves 2GB out of the 16GB leaving 13.9 available for the OS.
- No wifi issues (disconnects or speed)
- Performed the bios update when it automagically prompted and runs without issue.
- Fan mostly stays off, chassis is warm to touch (not a lap burner)
- No crashes so far, all windows updates installed
- Yes, single ram slot and single channel RAM
- Came with 2666 ram 4GB module
- Display is excellent for this price and matte as well
- Keyboard is mushy
I haven't touched the BIOS at all because I almost immediately installed Ubuntu, it's working fine, and I don't feel like screwing with a manual update.
Case never gets hot for me. It's gotten maybe slightly warm while playing Minecraft.
No crashes on my end either (Ubuntu). Agree that the display is top-notch. The keyboard I think is...decent. I've used better (my old Macbook Pro), I've used worse (my new Macbook Pro, lol). I love the size of the trackpad, and it has pretty good response, though precise movements are sometimes a bit hard.
I swapped my 8GB memory for 16GB just because it wasn't very expensive, and I like to have 20+ tabs open at times. It was incredibly easy, definitely one of the easiest laptop upgrades I've done, and the easiest ultrabook upgrade by far. 6 screws and you're in.
Honestly for $299 + $57 (memory), this thing is the perfect computer for bringing with me around the house, on a trip, as a general workhorse, etc. Very happy with the purchase.
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