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)
https://smile.amazon.co
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*:
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
BIOS update guide:
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
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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2GB of ram may be fine for an ARM system running android, but 8GB is "pushing" it as a bare minimum in today's world
Here is one anecdote for 4gb in a Surface: https://youtu.be/pX56Sj4XzGM?t=1
You'll be keen to notice He has multiple tabs open, a simple game open, netflix running and excel and word open.... which is about what anyone would expect for this machine. Can you go run off to some thread where the machine has only 8gb ram but a 2070 super GPU. You're obviously in the wrong place with the wrong expectations and the the priorities... sadder you try and press them on to other people.
And again for anyone who missed it: ALL BACK IN STOCK
Here is one anecdote for 4gb in a Surface: https://youtu.be/pX56Sj4XzGM?t=1
You'll be keen to notice He has multiple tabs open, a simple game open, netflix running and excel and word open.... which is about what anyone would expect for this machine. Can you go run off to some thread where the machine has only 8gb ram but a 2070 super GPU. You're obviously in the wrong place with the wrong expectations and the the priorities... sadder you try and press them on to other people.
And again for anyone who missed it: ALL BACK IN STOCK
If you REALLY want proof, pickup a copy of the Windows Internals book. And don't let the title throw you off. It offers a great deal of insights about modern OS's.
I work in the I.T industry, and had worked for a tech giant who specializes in OSes (and helped them ship one). Trust me when i tell you, 8GB as a standard is pushing it.
I think that boat has already set sail a long time ago and probably not returning...
Any meaningful workloads or content heavy usage on W10 will quickly consume 4GB, dual channel access to the RAM will improve performance across the board (especially iGPU performance), and it will allow the machine to stay relevant.
A 4GB stick of DDR4 is around $18 on Amazon. People buy RAM for a reason. It works.
Any meaningful workloads or content heavy usage on W10 will quickly consume 4GB, dual channel access to the RAM will improve performance across the board (especially iGPU performance), and it will allow the machine to stay relevant.
A 4GB stick of DDR4 is around $18 on Amazon. People buy RAM for a reason. It works.
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Here is one anecdote for 4gb in a Surface: https://youtu.be/pX56Sj4XzGM?t=1
You'll be keen to notice He has multiple tabs open, a simple game open, netflix running and excel and word open.... which is about what anyone would expect for this machine. Can you go run off to some thread where the machine has only 8gb ram but a 2070 super GPU. You're obviously in the wrong place with the wrong expectations and the the priorities... sadder you try and press them on to other people.
If you REALLY want proof, pickup a copy of the Windows Internals book. And don't let the title throw you off. It offers a great deal of insights about modern OS's.
I work in the I.T industry, and had worked for a tech giant who specializes in OSes (and helped them ship one). Trust me when i tell you, 8GB as a standard is pushing it.
And.... never brag about being in IT. Brag about "used to being in IT". It truly says more about you than you want to divulge.
Again... no one is buying this as a base tool for their 4k video editing career. No one is buying this for their gallery fine art photography career. They are and should be buying it for standard dev tasks. Standard office tasks and general entertainment with light gaming.
You don't want to back up what you say, then dont bother saying it - useless banter for people that dont need to hear it.
don't forget that motile also use a lot of system ram for the igpu, 512mb in the r3 and 2gb ram in r5 one. so really for the r5, 8gb is really the minimum.
Any meaningful workloads or content heavy usage on W10 will quickly consume 4GB, dual channel access to the RAM will improve performance across the board (especially iGPU performance), and it will allow the machine to stay relevant.
A 4GB stick of DDR4 is around $18 on Amazon. People buy RAM for a reason. It works.
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If you REALLY want proof, pickup a copy of the Windows Internals book. And don't let the title throw you off. It offers a great deal of insights about modern OS's.
I work in the I.T industry, and had worked for a tech giant who specializes in OSes (and helped them ship one). Trust me when i tell you, 8GB as a standard is pushing it.
And no you don't need 8gb of ram. I know because I work for THE search giant. Does that lend credibility?
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