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May 5, 2022 11:29 AM

Helix WorkPlex 1170N Premium: 15.6" FHD IPS Touchscreen, i7-1165G7, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, Win 10 Pro $799.99

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SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 60Hz, 100% sRGB, IPS 10 Point Touchscreen
  • Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz (4.7 GHz) / 12 MB Cache
  • 16GB Dual-Channel LPDDR4x-4266MHz
  • 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • CNC Anodized Aluminum Chassis
  • WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit 1.2mm travel keyboard
  • Glass touch/Click Pad with Microsoft Precision
  • Adaptive Usages: Wake on Approach, Walk Away Lock
  • Windows Hello Camera (authentication in Win 10 Pro through facial recognition)
  • Voice Support for Amazon Alexa
  • 73Whr Battery (All day battery life advertised)
  • 3.99 lbs.
  • Model: BBC710ECU7B01
  • Ports:
    • ​2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C)
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
    • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1 x headset jack
  • Two-year Warranty
  • Clean Windows Installation, no pre-installed APP
  • Install Intel NUC Software Studio Service is Required

https://www.newegg.com/helix-nuc-...A2HsrTt2WA
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$799.99 $1279.99

SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 60Hz, 100% sRGB, IPS 10 Point Touchscreen
  • Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz (4.7 GHz) / 12 MB Cache
  • 16GB Dual-Channel LPDDR4x-4266MHz
  • 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • CNC Anodized Aluminum Chassis
  • WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit 1.2mm travel keyboard
  • Glass touch/Click Pad with Microsoft Precision
  • Adaptive Usages: Wake on Approach, Walk Away Lock
  • Windows Hello Camera (authentication in Win 10 Pro through facial recognition)
  • Voice Support for Amazon Alexa
  • 73Whr Battery (All day battery life advertised)
  • 3.99 lbs.
  • Model: BBC710ECU7B01
  • Ports:
    • ​2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C)
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
    • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1 x headset jack
  • Two-year Warranty
  • Clean Windows Installation, no pre-installed APP
  • Install Intel NUC Software Studio Service is Required

https://www.newegg.com/helix-nuc-...A2HsrTt2WA

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May 6, 2022 6:33 AM
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pugboy75May 6, 2022 6:33 AM
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The specs are great but I never heard of this brand. Does anyone have experience with Helix?
May 6, 2022 3:25 PM
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jlink38May 6, 2022 3:25 PM
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Looks like an Intel reference device. Intel designs these and then manufacturers buy them as white label and put their logos on them.
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May 7, 2022 5:32 PM
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PowerfulClub4936May 7, 2022 5:32 PM
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These are built very well. It would serve very well as a general Laptop you can travel and bash around for years. This is basically a platform that allows the best performance of the intel components inside - if you care about that. It has advantages in intel usually does a pretty good job at making sure there aren't driver issues.

And, I love computers that have very little branding. I wonder if that logo is just s sticker like many are on these Reference builds.


A good review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfqSx5gvzUA
He mentions that he tested an external 3080 gpu using the Thunderbolt 4.

From previous reviews I remember this has low black levels and a screen with a good contrast ratio.

"...The manufacturer advertises a brightness of 450 nits, and we can confirm that claim. The brightness distribution is also very even at 94 % (max. 478 cd/m², 462 cd/m² on average). The brightness is significantly lower on battery by default, but you can adjust this setting in Intel's Graphics Control Center. The black value is decent at 0.27 cd/m², which results in a very good contrast ratio of 1770:1...."

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sch...546.0.html
Last edited by PowerfulClub4936 May 7, 2022 at 10:53 AM.
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May 7, 2022 6:38 PM
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PowerfulClub4936May 7, 2022 6:38 PM
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Who screwed to gether this Intel Reference Design:

https://eniac.newegg.com/intro/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?tim...qB81BJZInE

Newegg video on this laptop:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OWeNGb1QhM

Another review of a variant:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw_Lp_QKGFc
Last edited by PowerfulClub4936 May 7, 2022 at 12:19 PM.
May 8, 2022 4:28 PM
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PowerfulClub4936May 8, 2022 4:28 PM
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Intel NUC P14e assembly and insides video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcxAUFFXqR8

Ok, so it's not in English but this is great.

It's not cheap but the cost for the pieces is reasonable if you can find them.

While I think the Element laptop is good, I would prefer this.

13.9" screen, 3000x2000, 3:2 ratio touchscreen, it also has a ethernet port which is appreciated. As a fan of no branding, this thing is completely devoid of it.

Another video with less talking:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePlmSsa7h5Y
Last edited by PowerfulClub4936 May 9, 2022 at 03:43 PM.
May 9, 2022 10:45 PM
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PowerfulClub4936May 9, 2022 10:45 PM
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Quote from PowerfulClub4936 View quoted comment :
Intel NUC P14e assembly and insides video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcxAUFFXqR8

Ok, so it's not in English but this is great.

It's not cheap but the cost for the pieces is reasonable if you can find them.

While I think the Element laptop is good, I would prefer this.

13.9" screen, 3000x2000, 3:2 ratio touchscreen, it also has a ethernet port which is appreciated. As a fan of no branding, this thing is completely devoid of it.

Another video with less talking:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePlmSsa7h5Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcxAUFFXqR8


I just ordered an Intel NUC 11 P14e and a i5 Compute element.

They both showed in stock online -- let's see if it ships.

Ordered from a site called CompSource.
May 12, 2022 12:18 AM
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windhundeMay 12, 2022 12:18 AM
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This is tempting, but I'm a bit uncomfortable with the unknown Helix.

Any thoughts on how this compares to the upcoming $650 HP Pavilion deal from Costco?

https://www.costco.com/hp-pavilio...58348.html

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May 12, 2022 12:49 AM
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PowerfulClub4936May 12, 2022 12:49 AM
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Quote from windhunde View quoted comment :
This is tempting, but I'm a bit uncomfortable with the unknown Helix.

Any thoughts on how this compares to the upcoming $650 HP Pavilion deal from Costco?

https://www.costco.com/hp-pavilio...58348.html [costco.com]
The Helix is just an intel reference design made by TongFang.

While I have not had the Intel ref design in my hands yet, all reports are that it is well made out of aluminum. The Pavilion is a plastic-bodied machine I believe.
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Quote from windhunde View quoted comment :
This is tempting, but I'm a bit uncomfortable with the unknown Helix.

Any thoughts on how this compares to the upcoming $650 HP Pavilion deal from Costco?

https://www.costco.com/hp-pavilio...58348.html
This is better than the pavilion in every way possible, EXCEPT only for:
  1. The pavilion has a better processor (Ryzen 5825U) and Ryzen chip usually translates to better battery life. However, considering this one has a 73Whr battery compared to only 41Whr on the pavilion, my bet is that this would still have a better battery life.
  2. The pavilion has a numeric keypad, while this does not.

Except for those aforementioned points, this laptop is much better than the Pavilion. Just to name a few; faster RAM (4266 MHz vs 3200 MHz), much better screen (300 nits 100% sRGB vs 250 nits 45% NTSC), better build quality (metal vs mostly plastic).
Last edited by Dr.Wajahat May 11, 2022 at 10:12 PM.
May 13, 2022 2:27 PM
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windhundeMay 13, 2022 2:27 PM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat View quoted comment :
This is better than the pavilion in every way possible, EXCEPT only for:
  1. The pavilion has a better processor (Ryzen 5825U) and Ryzen chip usually translates to better battery life. However, considering this one has a 73Whr battery compared to only 41Whr on the pavilion, my bet is that this would still have a better battery life.
  2. The pavilion has a numeric keypad, while this does not.

Except for those aforementioned points, this laptop is much better than the Pavilion. Just to name a few; faster RAM (4266 MHz vs 3200 MHz), much better screen (300 nits 100% sRGB vs 250 nits 45% NTSC), better build quality (metal vs mostly plastic).
Thanks for the detailed response ... there's a lot to ponder. From the reviews, the build quality on the Helix does look really good, and the battery life is really impressive.

I'm replacing a four year old Lenovo which got a cracked screen after taking a dive off of a countertop.... I have to wonder if the aluminum case would have protected it better.

It's funny that I expect to see a numeric keyboard on anything bigger than a 14" laptop -- even though I rarely use the numeric keys.... the Helix just looks a bit odd without one.

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