MSI S12 Netbook Review
AMD A4-5000 / 11.6 "/ 1366x768 / gloss / 4Gb / 500Gb / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / DOS / ~ 11-14 tr.
I decided to write this review, as I was fascinated by this netbook as soon as I found it.
The set of my mandatory requirements for laptops, as it turned out, was very exacting:
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My expectations from MSI S12 were completely justified, so I wanted to be sure to share, all of a sudden someone will come in handy too. Under the cut, of course, there will be some photos, YouTube videos, campaigning, provocations and other information about how I see the “ correct netbook ” and why this instance is exactly “it”.
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I would also like to have:
<Lyrics>
I had to spend a lot of time on the Yandex Market , Newmans , Citilink and other places to find a solution that could please me. But, it was worth it, although I ordered it from an online store , as we, in Rostov-on-Don, simply did not have anywhere at the time of searching for these devices.
Having finished with emotions, I will pass to a subject.
For those who do not want to read anything, but want everything at once, I recommend watching videos from Youtube . For example this:
For everyone else I can offer:
<Physics>
In a section:
<Physics />
Since the full picture "physics" still does not give, you need to go to personal impressions.
I will not describe the box, it is standard, I did not expect anything other than beech, block and pieces of paper. So it happened. From positive things about packaging, I can only say that black color in my opinion looks stylish, and the presence of a pen is convenient. On board the box was a complete specification, and the matrix lid was closed with a cloth that can be reused as a cover for it, if you want to be as careful as possible and do not scratch the gloss during transport.
I ordered it on May 5, it came on May 12, that is, I have it for almost a week.
<Feelings>
I see no point in comparing with Intel’s laptops on a CPU, since these are solutions of a different level in general. Anyone who understands why you need Linux, who read the “Code” by Charles Pezold and understands how it works, it will be clear that 4 Kabini kernels under Linux is an acceptable solution compared to 2 cores from Intel Mobile under Microsoft.
Intel's "gain" from two memory channels, according to various estimates, gives a gain of 10-15% with typical use. But - this is in theory. In practice, budget-comparable models in Intel solutions will have DDR3 10600, rather than the 12800 used here. By the way, AMD's memory controller is also compatible with lower slat frequencies, if needed. That is, this "gain" at comparable prices of products will be very, very doubtful. And, I note that AMD A4-5000 uses 2 slots per channel, while Intel's mobiles in the same conditions just have 2 channels. What is “better” to address “all” memory on one bus, or on two? In my opinion - the simpler, the better.
And again, in comparable Intel solutions, you will have a maximum of 8 Gb. It is clear that it seems like more and not necessary. And I need, I have tasks such that I need Memory. This is, for example, In Memory DB under Node.JS. You may notice that there is an SSD, you can also make SWAP more. But believe it or not, it’s not that.
For me personally, Intel’s “budget” solutions, which can be compared at cost, look “dismal.” The graphics here are two times better. I think that putting Windows on this laptop in general is a mistake. And its modifications with touch screen are solutions that are understandable, for example, if you develop Soft under Touch. By the way, there will be 10 finger touch.
The ability to install a second screw for me is also a big plus. Those who have no SSD yet, it is quite possible to buy a budget mSATA and insert it next to the factory screw. SSD of this machine gives a double increase, it is simply physically necessary if you are going to do something, like software development. Heavy Cal. mat. tasks like editing a computer, of course, will not pull, but NetBeans is spinning quite acceptable here.
There is also a PCI bus multiplier in the BIOS, I’ll tell you about it separately ... The fact is that, as rightly written in the comments on the market, the WiFi controller is bad here, especially if you have Linux. It is built on the RTL8723ae chip. Under Linux, this is “bida, pichal”, because it will not start . On Windows, everything will be “Ok right away”. But under Debian \ Ubuntu \ Mint, this card can be seen and defined on all the latest kernels without problems, but it itself “point-blank” does not see a single network, and does not connect to the “hidden” ones. Since I didn’t manage to “win” the drivers running in the system, or “get” drivers from the source codes found in various forums, it was decided to install another WiFi module.
At first I bought a WiFi whistle TP-Link TL-WIN725N . By the way, a great device. Compact, the network on 802.11n holds as stated, despite the microscopic size of the components (I took apart and looked). The chip in it, too, RealTek, but the drivers got together and got up on this one here is the second link from google . The downside is that when updating the kernel, they will need to make && make install again, this is normal, but it does not suit me.
Since I took S12 to replace my already old Acer Aspire One AO725 on an AMD C-60 stone, then I decided to just pull out the WiFi module from it, because the drivers for most Atheros chips in Linux are plowing. But, it did not start ... Thinking a little bit of my head, I got into the BIOS and changed the bus multiplier from 32 to 128 cycles. Voila :)
Having made sure that it is possible to deal with WiFi, I still do not want to leave the old laptop without it, by simple search and based on the data from here it was decided to replace WiFi with the INTEL 2230BNHMW module.
By the way, S12 understands very simple. After removing the battery and the cover replacing the HDD and SO-DIMM, then unscrew all the screws “in a circle” and remove the bottom cover. The cogs are located strictly down, there are no side and other things, it is convenient. In order to “pry” a mediator for the guitar helps a lot, although the latches are not tight. Be careful, because the outputs for sound “hinder” a little to remove the bottom cover, you just have to push them slightly into the wall. From the loops you need to "fold" only one, which goes to the USB attached to the bottom being removed, and not to the board. Yes, there is a heat pipe for CPU Cooler and a turbine :)
Disassembled in the store, tk. this is really a matter of five minutes. It got up right away, on the multiplier 32. Wonderful WiFi 300N and BlueTooth 4.0 from the very inventor of WiFi. The feeling was as if Usain Bolt ran over a hundred meter. WiFi from Intel together with AMD stone, to which the technology reached :) The subsequent home testing didn’t reveal any problems either.
I immediately replaced the thermal cement, but did not get a win, apparently the tube's heat capacity and turbine performance still take place. The fan, that is, works quietly. Not that he is not audible at all, but he is not annoying. By the standards of Intel Based people, the stone, of course, will be lukewarm. Without a load of 54-57, and with a load, the fan simply turns on and does not allow it to grow above 60. But this is quite normal for AMD. Linux gives me that the “high” temperature will be 70 degrees, and the shutdown will be at 100. For AMD, this is ok, there is nothing to fear. My old C-60 worked in the range of 69-85 and turned off at 93 (it was a couple of times under the default windows that stood, because Acer saved a lot on the cooler there). Here, the cooler is quite, everything is OK. In addition, the lm-sensors specs suggest that everything will be fine on the latest kernels. So I’ll probably just wait for Mint 17 (June, sort of), or try Ubuntu 14.10.
Yes, I also threw a memory bandwidth of 4 gigabytes and put in an SSD . Naturally, because I have Linux, I didn’t talk about any “reinstallation”, and it all worked as before, just an order of magnitude faster.
Subjectively, I now almost have a MacBook Air 11. The truth weighs a little more, 1.3 kg, not 1.1, and not so “stylish.”But then I have a normal keyboard, I can disassemble and assemble my computer in 5 minutes, and I can install 2 times more memory than on Air, and I don’t have Intel.
It remains to make it better than Air! To do this, you need to replace the stock matrix 1366x768, something Full HD. The matrix is ​​removed even faster than the case is disassembled. Just pick a decorative panel with a pick in the area of ​​the camera and lead in a circle. There is nothing to fear, the latch is even easier. The matrix rests on four cogs, and the train leads only to it. The inscriptions on the sticker Model: M116XW05-V1FH, SN: FE104B116CZ01407. There is also an important E204356. Search by model suggests that you need to learn Korean. It's good that Chrome can translate old ladies. Since I did not find anything sane, I began to look for compatible Full HD. By tyke method I realized that I needed to search for compatible with 116XW05 on panelook . n116hse-ea1 TOP-FHD-116L-FLR-S. , N-. , , . 30-pin LVDS, . — , — .
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I decided to write this review, as I was fascinated by this netbook as soon as I found it.
The set of my mandatory requirements for laptops, as it turned out, was very exacting:
- Matrix 11.6 " - even 13.3" is already a bit too much for me.
- At least 16Gb DDR3-3L 1600 ( 12800 ).
- Weight with power supply up to 1.5 kg. - it's just a must have, as it is very comfortable.
- 4 Core CPU , preferably AMD Kabini \ Kaveri .
Not that I “dislike” the Intel Core i5-i7.
But for the work I do not need so much.
Although, by the way, yes - I have been a fan of AMD for 15 years.
I like Intel as an innovator.
But competition should be free. - The presence of Legacy mode BIOS .
Not that I "dislike" Microsoft.
Although, by the way, yes - I have Linux, already 10 years old.
Therefore, the presence of UEFI Secure Boot or other restrictions would have upset me very much.
I still need to work, and not to understand why it slows down \ fell \ limited and the like. - Normal graphics subsystem, since at work I connect to a Full HD monitor. Accordingly, the desire to see something in High Res also sometimes arises. And at home on the TV there is HDMI , which sometimes needs to be shown something.
- Full keyboard. I haven't looked at the keys for a long time. But the man who invented in my old Acer to save me from the full arrows and keys Home, End, PgDn and PgUp - he clearly wanted to make me ill. NEVER more! Because I could not get used to this misery for two years.
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My expectations from MSI S12 were completely justified, so I wanted to be sure to share, all of a sudden someone will come in handy too. Under the cut, of course, there will be some photos, YouTube videos, campaigning, provocations and other information about how I see the “ correct netbook ” and why this instance is exactly “it”.
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I would also like to have:
- Hard matrix cover . Before that, I had an Acer Aspire One AO725. It was very scary to watch how it “pushes” during closing and, especially, opening.
- LAN port and 3 USB ports. It was once two - it was not enough. It used to be four, but not necessary, since in this case it was already easier to buy a hub. It is desirable to have USB 3.0 at least one of them. LAN is required, as WiFi in the "field" conditions may not be.
- The ability to quickly disassemble and assemble. It is important for me, because I like to look inside, I like to change what I don’t like. For a guarantee, I usually “put it on the device” within a couple of hours after purchase. Therefore, the device should not be expensive, as I would be sorry if I suddenly break it. And I do not want to get upset over trifles. I'd rather fix it myself, if that, without this dreary wait from a service center with unclear prospects.
- The ability to "live" without battery for several hours. No need ten, at work I have a power outlet, and at home too. Just not to sweat about the battery for some normal time. Sit in a cafe for a cup of coffee on the way to work, and then do not turn off the beech, so as not to load again on arrival. Or watch a movie on TV without plugging in an adapter. Or show a presentation at a meeting with the customer. Three hours, I do not need more. In this case, it is also desirable that the full charge time is two to three times less than the discharge time.
- Microphone input, I sometimes write music.
<Lyrics>
I had to spend a lot of time on the Yandex Market , Newmans , Citilink and other places to find a solution that could please me. But, it was worth it, although I ordered it from an online store , as we, in Rostov-on-Don, simply did not have anywhere at the time of searching for these devices.
A bunch of whining
<Lyrics />Still strained by the fact that all contextual advertising has now begun to try to sell me my already found beech. And from those sites where I did not even go. Of course, it was decided to clean Cookies, but since I didn’t want to figure out where and what from, I lost many valuable things.
In addition, at the time of collection, the logistics company of the store refused to open the box before payment. Hour negotiations with the store did not lead to anything, although at the time of the order, the operator swore and swore that I would not just be able to open, but I would be able to make sure that the entrails are the ones you need. I had to take the risk - it was very scary, since the snowball wasted time if there was a brick there suddenly, it grew very uncommonly.
Another disadvantage to the store’s karma was that they didn’t meet the delivery deadlines. They referred to the logistics company and the May holidays. After waiting for the cherished SMS all the tenth of May, I lost the precious opportunity to eat roasted meat with friends. As a result, had to stay without lunch on a working day. And I received nothing except a telephone apology and some bonuses for the next order, it is insulting.
In general, it turned out somehow too angry. You expect a normal relationship, but in the end you get only some kind of apology, which could simply not be if everyone did their job as expected. It is, of course, understandable that “first achieve it,” but it’s somehow already tired, all the same twenty-first century in the yard, and you can already, in the end, start reading some correct books.
Although, of course, the girls are all polite and pleasant, and in vain I brought them to the state of "do not take the tube", because there really was not a brick. I called them back later, said thank you, that everything is fine, I wished you successful work - the sound of a plate that fell from my shoulders was clearly heard in the receiver ...
Also, the advantages of this store should certainly include a more than adequate price, a very convenient site and a desire to understand the problem with the operator.
In addition, at the time of collection, the logistics company of the store refused to open the box before payment. Hour negotiations with the store did not lead to anything, although at the time of the order, the operator swore and swore that I would not just be able to open, but I would be able to make sure that the entrails are the ones you need. I had to take the risk - it was very scary, since the snowball wasted time if there was a brick there suddenly, it grew very uncommonly.
Another disadvantage to the store’s karma was that they didn’t meet the delivery deadlines. They referred to the logistics company and the May holidays. After waiting for the cherished SMS all the tenth of May, I lost the precious opportunity to eat roasted meat with friends. As a result, had to stay without lunch on a working day. And I received nothing except a telephone apology and some bonuses for the next order, it is insulting.
In general, it turned out somehow too angry. You expect a normal relationship, but in the end you get only some kind of apology, which could simply not be if everyone did their job as expected. It is, of course, understandable that “first achieve it,” but it’s somehow already tired, all the same twenty-first century in the yard, and you can already, in the end, start reading some correct books.
Although, of course, the girls are all polite and pleasant, and in vain I brought them to the state of "do not take the tube", because there really was not a brick. I called them back later, said thank you, that everything is fine, I wished you successful work - the sound of a plate that fell from my shoulders was clearly heard in the receiver ...
Also, the advantages of this store should certainly include a more than adequate price, a very convenient site and a desire to understand the problem with the operator.
Having finished with emotions, I will pass to a subject.
For those who do not want to read anything, but want everything at once, I recommend watching videos from Youtube . For example this:
For everyone else I can offer:
- Specifications on the MSI Russia website
- Overview on MSI Global
- The model range supplied in the Russian Federation , you need to enter S12 and click Search.
There are models with Touch Screen, Windows and other stones and HDD. - Review Touch Screen model from another good person.
- Link to Yandex.Market on my model.
<Physics>
- Processor Type: AMD A4-5000 . The core of Kabini. Frequency up to 1500 MHz. 4 cores, 4 threads. Released in May 2013, that is, quite fresh, but in fact - this is the last line of budget stones AMD. There are additional optimization modules, for example for hardware encryption. In anticipation of HTTP 2.0 - this is very nice. ATI graphics are embedded in the crystal. The memory controller is in one channel, but there are two modules in the channel itself, that is, one addressing unit for both modules.
You can see a brief spec from CPU World.
You can look at some "synthetic" comparison on the CPU Boss. - The maximum size of DDR3-3L Up to 16 Gb . Base size 4 Gb.
- Memory frequency from 1060 to 1600 MHz.
- 11.6 inch LED Glossy Matrix, 1366 x 768
- AMD Radeon HD 8330.
- SATA : HDD 500 Gb, Western Digital 5400 rpm.
- mSATA : the connector is soldered, i.e. can connect TWO Screws !
- Wi-Fi 802.11n , Bluetooth 4.0, RTL8723AE
- LAN 1000 Mbit / s
- Two USB 2.0. One USB 3.0
- VGA (D-Sub) output.
- HDMI output .
- Standard 3.5 mini jack
- Separate Microphone Input.
- 720p camera without built-in microphone.
- An internal microphone is separately integrated next to it. In a sense, it is connected to the board with a separate loop.
- SD support
- The stated operating time from Li-Ion 2200 is 5 hours.
- Length: 297 mm
- Width: 190 mm
- Thickness: 30.1 mm
- Weight: 1.3 kg
$ lspci
Attention! I replaced the WiFi module separately!
00: 00.0 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Root Complex 00: 01.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD / ATI] Kabini [Radeon HD 8330] 00: 01.1 Audio device: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD / ATI] Device 9840 00: 02.0 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 0 00: 02.3 PCI bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Functions 5: 1 00: 02.4 PCI bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Functions 5: 1 00: 10.0 USB controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH USB XHCI Controller (rev 01) 00: 11.0 SATA controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH SATA Controller [AHCI mode] (rev 40) 00: 12.0 USB controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH USB OHCI Controller (rev 39) 00: 12.2 USB controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH USB EHCI Controller (rev 39) 00: 13.0 USB controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH USB OHCI Controller (rev 39) 00: 13.2 USB controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH USB EHCI Controller (rev 39) 00: 14.0 SMBus: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH SMBus Controller (rev 3a) 00: 14.2 Audio device: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH Azalia Controller (rev 02) 00: 14.3 ISA bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH LPC Bridge (rev 11) 00: 14.7 SD Host controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] FCH SD Flash Controller (rev 01) 00: 18.0 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 0 00: 18.1 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 1 00: 18.2 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 2 00: 18.3 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 3 00: 18.4 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 4 00: 18.5 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD] Family 16h Processor Function 5 01: 00.0 Network controller: Intel Corporation Centrino Wireless-N 2230 (rev c4) 02: 00.0 Ethernet controller: Qualcomm Atheros AR8161 Gigabit Ethernet (rev 10)
$ lsusb
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 5986: 014c Acer, Inc Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b: 0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b: 0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b: 0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 005 Device 002: ID 8087: 07da Intel Corp. Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b: 0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b: 0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b: 0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
$ dmidecode
# dmidecode 2.12 SMBIOS 2.7 present. 48 structures occupying 1846 bytes. Table at 0x000EB460. Handle 0x0000, DMI type 0, 24 bytes BIOS Information Vendor: American Megatrends Inc. Version: E124KAMS.10A Release Date: 11/27/2013 Address: 0xF0000 Runtime Size: 64 kB ROM Size: 4096 kB Characteristics: PCI is supported BIOS is upgradeable BIOS shadowing is allowed Boot from CD is supported Selectable boot is supported EDD is supported 5.25 "/1.2 MB floppy services are supported (int 13h) 3.5 "/ 720 kB floppy services are supported (int 13h) 3.5 "/2.88 MB floppy services are supported (int 13h) Print screen service is supported (int 5h) 8042 keyboard services are supported (int 9h) Serial services are supported (int 14h) Printer services are supported (int 17h) ACPI is supported USB legacy is supported BIOS boot specification is supported Targeted content distribution is supported UEFI is supported BIOS Revision: 4.6 Handle 0x0001, DMI type 1, 27 bytes System information Manufacturer: Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. Product Name: S12T 3M / S12 3M Version: REV: 1.0 Serial Number: System Serial Number UUID: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-448A5B4236CC Wake-up Type: Power Switch SKU Number: To be filled by OEM Family: To be filled by OEM Handle 0x0002, DMI type 2, 15 bytes Base Board Information Manufacturer: Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. Product Name: MS-124K Version: REV: 1.0 Serial Number: BSS-0123456789 Asset Tag: To be filled by OEM Features: Board is a hosting board Board is replaceable Location In Chassis: To be filled by OEM Chassis Handle: 0x0003 Type: Motherboard Contained Object Handles: 0 Handle 0x0003, DMI type 3, 22 bytes Chassis information Manufacturer: Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. Type: Notebook Lock: Present Version: N / A Serial Number: None Asset Tag: No Asset Tag Boot-up State: Safe Power Supply State: Safe Thermal State: Safe Security Status: None OEM Information: 0x00000000 Height: Unspecified Number Of Power Cords: 1 Contained Elements: 0 SKU Number: To be filled by OEM Handle 0x0004, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J1A1 Internal Connector Type: None External Reference Designator: PS2Mouse External Connector Type: PS / 2 Port Type: Mouse Port Handle 0x0005, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J1A1 Internal Connector Type: None External Reference Designator: Keyboard External Connector Type: PS / 2 Port Type: Keyboard Port Handle 0x0006, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J2A1 Internal Connector Type: None External Reference Designator: TV Out External Connector Type: Mini Centronics Type-14 Port Type: Other Handle 0x0007, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J2A2A Internal Connector Type: None External Reference Designator: COM A External Connector Type: DB-9 male Port Type: Serial Port 16550A Compatible Handle 0x0008, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J2A2B Internal Connector Type: None External Reference Designator: Video External Connector Type: DB-15 female Port Type: Video Port Handle 0x0009, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J3A1 Internal Connector Type: None External Reference Designator: USB1 External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB) Port Type: USB Handle 0x000A, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J3A1 Internal Connector Type: None External Reference Designator: USB2 External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB) Port Type: USB Handle 0x000B, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J3A1 Internal Connector Type: None External Reference Designator: USB3 External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB) Port Type: USB Handle 0x000C, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J9A1 - TPM HDR Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x000D, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J9C1 - PCIE DOCKING CONN Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x000E, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J2B3 - CPU FAN Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x000F, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J6C2 - EXT HDMI Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x0010, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J3C1 - GMCH FAN Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x0011, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J1D1 - ITP Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x0012, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J9E2 - MDC INTPSR Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x0013, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J9E4 - MDC INTPSR Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x0014, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J9E3 - LPC HOT DOCKING Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x0015, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J9E1 - SCAN MATRIX Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x0016, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J9G1 - LPC SIDE BAND Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x0017, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J8F1 - UNIFIED Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x0018, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J6F1 - LVDS Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x0019, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J2F1 - LAI FAN Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x001A, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J2G1 - GFX VID Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x001B, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J1G6 - AC JACK Internal Connector Type: Other External Reference Designator: Not Specified External Connector Type: None Port Type: Other Handle 0x001C, DMI type 9, 17 bytes System Slot Information Designation: J6B2 Type: x16 PCI Express Current Usage: In Use Length: Long ID: 0 Characteristics: 3.3 V is provided Opening is shared PME signal is supported Bus Address: 0000: 00: 01.0 Handle 0x001D, DMI type 9, 17 bytes System Slot Information Designation: J6B1 Type: x1 PCI Express Current Usage: In Use Length: Short ID: 1 Characteristics: 3.3 V is provided Opening is shared PME signal is supported Bus Address: 0000: 00: 1c.3 Handle 0x001E, DMI type 9, 17 bytes System Slot Information Designation: J6D1 Type: x1 PCI Express Current Usage: In Use Length: Short ID: 2 Characteristics: 3.3 V is provided Opening is shared PME signal is supported Bus Address: 0000: 00: 1c.4 Handle 0x001F, DMI type 10, 6 bytes On Board Device Information Type: Video Status: Enabled Description: To Be Filled By OEM Handle 0x0020, DMI type 11, 5 bytes OEM Strings String 1: To Be Filled By OEM Handle 0x0021, DMI type 12, 5 bytes System Configuration Options Option 1: To Be Filled By OEM Handle 0x0028, DMI type 32, 20 bytes System boot information Status: No errors detected Handle 0x0029, DMI type 41, 11 bytes Onboard Device Reference Designation: Onboard IGD Type: Video Status: Enabled Type Instance: 1 Bus Address: 0000: 00: 02.0 Handle 0x002A, DMI type 41, 11 bytes Onboard Device Reference Designation: Onboard LAN Type: Ethernet Status: Enabled Type Instance: 1 Bus Address: 0000: 00: 19.0 Handle 0x002B, DMI type 41, 11 bytes Onboard Device Reference Designation: Onboard 1394 Type: Other Status: Enabled Type Instance: 1 Bus Address: 0000: 03: 1c.2 Handle 0x002C, DMI type 16, 23 bytes Physical memory array Location: System Board Motherboard Use: System Memory Error Correction Type: None Maximum Capacity: 8 GB Error Information Handle: Not Provided Number Of Devices: 2 Handle 0x002D, DMI type 19, 31 bytes Memory Array Mapped Address Starting Address: 0x00000000000 Ending Address: 0x001FFFFFFFF Range Size: 8 GB Physical Array Handle: 0x002C Partition Width: 255 Handle 0x002E, DMI type 17, 34 bytes Memory Device Array Handle: 0x002C Error Information Handle: Not Provided Total Width: 64 bits Data Width: 64 bits Size: 4096 MB Form Factor: SODIMM Set: None Locator: DIMM 0 Bank Locator: CHANNEL A Type: DDR3 Type Detail: Synchronous Unbuffered (Unregistered) Speed: 800 MHz Manufacturer: Hynix / Hyundai Serial Number: 225093EE Asset Tag: A1_AssetTagNum0 Part Number: HMT451S6AFR8A-PB Rank: 1 Configured Clock Speed: 800 MHz Handle 0x002F, DMI type 17, 34 bytes Memory Device Array Handle: 0x002C Error Information Handle: Not Provided Total Width: 64 bits Data Width: 64 bits Size: 4096 MB Form Factor: SODIMM Set: None Locator: DIMM 1 Bank Locator: CHANNEL A Type: DDR3 Type Detail: Synchronous Unbuffered (Unregistered) Speed: 800 MHz Manufacturer: Kingston Serial Number: 172E6D7E Asset Tag: A1_AssetTagNum1 Part Number: 99U5469-028.A00LF Rank: 1 Configured Clock Speed: 800 MHz Handle 0x0030, DMI type 20, 35 bytes Memory Device Mapped Address Starting Address: 0x00000000000 Ending Address: 0x000FFFFFFFF Range Size: 4 GB Physical Device Handle: 0x002E Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x002D Partition Row Position: Unknown Interleave Position: Unknown Interleaved Data Depth: Unknown Handle 0x0031, DMI type 20, 35 bytes Memory Device Mapped Address Starting Address: 0x00100000000 Ending Address: 0x001FFFFFFFF Range Size: 4 GB Physical Device Handle: 0x002F Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x002D Partition Row Position: Unknown Interleave Position: Unknown Interleaved Data Depth: Unknown Handle 0x0032, DMI type 7, 19 bytes Cache information Socket Designation: L1 CACHE Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 1 Operational Mode: Write Back Location: Internal Installed Size: 256 kB Maximum Size: 256 kB Supported SRAM Types: Pipeline burst Installed SRAM Type: Pipeline Burst Speed: 1 ns Error Correction Type: Multi-bit ECC System Type: Unified Associativity: 2-way set-associative Handle 0x0033, DMI type 7, 19 bytes Cache information Socket Designation: L2 CACHE Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 2 Operational Mode: Write Back Location: Internal Installed Size: 2048 kB Maximum Size: 2048 kB Supported SRAM Types: Pipeline burst Installed SRAM Type: Pipeline Burst Speed: 1 ns Error Correction Type: Multi-bit ECC System Type: Unified Associativity: 16-way Set-associative Handle 0x0034, DMI type 4, 42 bytes Processor Information Socket Designation: P0 Type: Central Processor Family: A-Series Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD ID: FF FB 8B 17 01 0F 70 00 Signature: Family 11, Model 15, Stepping 15 Flags: FPU (Floating-point unit on-chip) CX8 (CMPXCHG8 instruction supported) APIC (On-chip APIC hardware supported) SEP (Fast system call) DS (Debug store) ACPI (ACPI supported) Version: AMD A4-5000 APU with Radeon (TM) HD Graphics Voltage: 1.0 V External Clock: 100 MHz Max Speed: 1500 MHz Current Speed: 364 MHz Status: Populated, Enabled Upgrade: None L1 Cache Handle: 0x0032 L2 Cache Handle: 0x0033 L3 Cache Handle: Not Provided Serial Number: Not Specified Asset Tag: Not Specified Part Number: Not Specified Core Count: 4 Core Enabled: 4 Thread Count: 4 Characteristics: 64-bit capable Handle 0x0035, DMI type 127, 4 bytes End of table
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Intel Centerino WiFi Set Itself .
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Since the full picture "physics" still does not give, you need to go to personal impressions.
I will not describe the box, it is standard, I did not expect anything other than beech, block and pieces of paper. So it happened. From positive things about packaging, I can only say that black color in my opinion looks stylish, and the presence of a pen is convenient. On board the box was a complete specification, and the matrix lid was closed with a cloth that can be reused as a cover for it, if you want to be as careful as possible and do not scratch the gloss during transport.
I ordered it on May 5, it came on May 12, that is, I have it for almost a week.
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- Full keyboard - a dream come true! It occupies 2/3 of the plane, so the Touchpad does not deserve attention, it just is, they sacrificed it to make the keys the correct size.
- The matrix is very pleasant to look at, although not IPS, but there is no pixelation at all. Viewing angles are also very much, sitting in a half-turn there are no changes at all, then it is also very "visible". Gloss, however, glare slightly, but - this is normal.
- The aluminum die cap is Must Have. Reliably
- The location of the headphone jack in the lower right corner is Best!
- Power connector in the top left. The power supply is small and light. The only thing that he has a thick cord from the unit to the outlet, and a connector with a euro plug. I do not know about you, but I'm not comfortable. Already found a compatible unit from ASUS on the radio market for 900 rubles.
I see no point in comparing with Intel’s laptops on a CPU, since these are solutions of a different level in general. Anyone who understands why you need Linux, who read the “Code” by Charles Pezold and understands how it works, it will be clear that 4 Kabini kernels under Linux is an acceptable solution compared to 2 cores from Intel Mobile under Microsoft.
Although, of course, if you wish ... But the price tag is still.
Lenovo THINKPAD X230
Lenovo THINKPAD X230 Tablet
Lenovo THINKPAD X240 Ultrabook
Lenovo, by the way, has another Lenovo ThinkPad Edge e145, it is one on one like this.
I thrashed for a long time, but the aluminum cap and the second screw won.
Lenovo THINKPAD X230 Tablet
Lenovo THINKPAD X240 Ultrabook
Lenovo, by the way, has another Lenovo ThinkPad Edge e145, it is one on one like this.
I thrashed for a long time, but the aluminum cap and the second screw won.
Intel's "gain" from two memory channels, according to various estimates, gives a gain of 10-15% with typical use. But - this is in theory. In practice, budget-comparable models in Intel solutions will have DDR3 10600, rather than the 12800 used here. By the way, AMD's memory controller is also compatible with lower slat frequencies, if needed. That is, this "gain" at comparable prices of products will be very, very doubtful. And, I note that AMD A4-5000 uses 2 slots per channel, while Intel's mobiles in the same conditions just have 2 channels. What is “better” to address “all” memory on one bus, or on two? In my opinion - the simpler, the better.
And again, in comparable Intel solutions, you will have a maximum of 8 Gb. It is clear that it seems like more and not necessary. And I need, I have tasks such that I need Memory. This is, for example, In Memory DB under Node.JS. You may notice that there is an SSD, you can also make SWAP more. But believe it or not, it’s not that.
For me personally, Intel’s “budget” solutions, which can be compared at cost, look “dismal.” The graphics here are two times better. I think that putting Windows on this laptop in general is a mistake. And its modifications with touch screen are solutions that are understandable, for example, if you develop Soft under Touch. By the way, there will be 10 finger touch.
The ability to install a second screw for me is also a big plus. Those who have no SSD yet, it is quite possible to buy a budget mSATA and insert it next to the factory screw. SSD of this machine gives a double increase, it is simply physically necessary if you are going to do something, like software development. Heavy Cal. mat. tasks like editing a computer, of course, will not pull, but NetBeans is spinning quite acceptable here.
There is also a PCI bus multiplier in the BIOS, I’ll tell you about it separately ... The fact is that, as rightly written in the comments on the market, the WiFi controller is bad here, especially if you have Linux. It is built on the RTL8723ae chip. Under Linux, this is “bida, pichal”, because it will not start . On Windows, everything will be “Ok right away”. But under Debian \ Ubuntu \ Mint, this card can be seen and defined on all the latest kernels without problems, but it itself “point-blank” does not see a single network, and does not connect to the “hidden” ones. Since I didn’t manage to “win” the drivers running in the system, or “get” drivers from the source codes found in various forums, it was decided to install another WiFi module.
At first I bought a WiFi whistle TP-Link TL-WIN725N . By the way, a great device. Compact, the network on 802.11n holds as stated, despite the microscopic size of the components (I took apart and looked). The chip in it, too, RealTek, but the drivers got together and got up on this one here is the second link from google . The downside is that when updating the kernel, they will need to make && make install again, this is normal, but it does not suit me.
Since I took S12 to replace my already old Acer Aspire One AO725 on an AMD C-60 stone, then I decided to just pull out the WiFi module from it, because the drivers for most Atheros chips in Linux are plowing. But, it did not start ... Thinking a little bit of my head, I got into the BIOS and changed the bus multiplier from 32 to 128 cycles. Voila :)
Having made sure that it is possible to deal with WiFi, I still do not want to leave the old laptop without it, by simple search and based on the data from here it was decided to replace WiFi with the INTEL 2230BNHMW module.
By the way, S12 understands very simple. After removing the battery and the cover replacing the HDD and SO-DIMM, then unscrew all the screws “in a circle” and remove the bottom cover. The cogs are located strictly down, there are no side and other things, it is convenient. In order to “pry” a mediator for the guitar helps a lot, although the latches are not tight. Be careful, because the outputs for sound “hinder” a little to remove the bottom cover, you just have to push them slightly into the wall. From the loops you need to "fold" only one, which goes to the USB attached to the bottom being removed, and not to the board. Yes, there is a heat pipe for CPU Cooler and a turbine :)
Disassembled in the store, tk. this is really a matter of five minutes. It got up right away, on the multiplier 32. Wonderful WiFi 300N and BlueTooth 4.0 from the very inventor of WiFi. The feeling was as if Usain Bolt ran over a hundred meter. WiFi from Intel together with AMD stone, to which the technology reached :) The subsequent home testing didn’t reveal any problems either.
I immediately replaced the thermal cement, but did not get a win, apparently the tube's heat capacity and turbine performance still take place. The fan, that is, works quietly. Not that he is not audible at all, but he is not annoying. By the standards of Intel Based people, the stone, of course, will be lukewarm. Without a load of 54-57, and with a load, the fan simply turns on and does not allow it to grow above 60. But this is quite normal for AMD. Linux gives me that the “high” temperature will be 70 degrees, and the shutdown will be at 100. For AMD, this is ok, there is nothing to fear. My old C-60 worked in the range of 69-85 and turned off at 93 (it was a couple of times under the default windows that stood, because Acer saved a lot on the cooler there). Here, the cooler is quite, everything is OK. In addition, the lm-sensors specs suggest that everything will be fine on the latest kernels. So I’ll probably just wait for Mint 17 (June, sort of), or try Ubuntu 14.10.
Yes, I also threw a memory bandwidth of 4 gigabytes and put in an SSD . Naturally, because I have Linux, I didn’t talk about any “reinstallation”, and it all worked as before, just an order of magnitude faster.
Subjectively, I now almost have a MacBook Air 11. The truth weighs a little more, 1.3 kg, not 1.1, and not so “stylish.”But then I have a normal keyboard, I can disassemble and assemble my computer in 5 minutes, and I can install 2 times more memory than on Air, and I don’t have Intel.
It remains to make it better than Air! To do this, you need to replace the stock matrix 1366x768, something Full HD. The matrix is ​​removed even faster than the case is disassembled. Just pick a decorative panel with a pick in the area of ​​the camera and lead in a circle. There is nothing to fear, the latch is even easier. The matrix rests on four cogs, and the train leads only to it. The inscriptions on the sticker Model: M116XW05-V1FH, SN: FE104B116CZ01407. There is also an important E204356. Search by model suggests that you need to learn Korean. It's good that Chrome can translate old ladies. Since I did not find anything sane, I began to look for compatible Full HD. By tyke method I realized that I needed to search for compatible with 116XW05 on panelook . n116hse-ea1 TOP-FHD-116L-FLR-S. , N-. , , . 30-pin LVDS, . — , — .
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