It works perfectly, when I first turn it on the computer was slow, but when I uninstalled McAfee and Google drive it become faster!.
It uses 2 DVD to create a factory backup. So I create 2 DVD from the built in drive and 2 DVD from my Lite on external drive.
What it really amazed me is how compatible with Linux.
I have tested Ubuntu , Mint , Backbox ; GNU Trisquel. It works without any problem. (I can use the webcam, wireless card, sound card, function button (adjust Brigthness, Volume level). I own many Toshiba which is not as compatible.
I had been considering thinkpenguin laptop, but for a while I will use this laptop to test :>) .
To use Linux you have to disable secure-boot and set the bootloader on the BIOS setup to the appropriate bootloader, some Linux must set the BIOS mode CSM instead of UEFI. Use F2 to enter setup and F12 to boot from any bootable media (USB flash, DVD drive, etc).
I only had a problem after I formatted the hard disk to install Linux. I used the recovery DVD with the built in disk drive to restore to factory, its fails when it ask the second disc, it stuck on 51% of the recovery process. I felt really sad, but I have noticed that the problem is with the built in DVD drive, so I used my external Lite on drive to install, it was successful.
This laptop at idle only uses 10 watts! and using it normally it uses up to 19 watts!. very economical laptop where electric bill is high.
Its speaker is loud enough, the display ppi is a little lower, but it resolution is standard (1366x768).
I don't really like the built in pad the right clic and left clic is built in with the pad, and it is not too responsive, when I type it moves my cursor to a random place (typing garbage).
I am using an external keyboard and mouse.
I hope this computer to be very reliable and last several years to come :>).
| Standing screen display size | 15.6 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1366x768 |
| Processor | 1.9 GHz core_i3 |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Hard Drive | 500 GB HDD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Integrated Graphics |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Wireless Type | 802.11bgn |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 5.25 Hours |
