May 17, 2014 at 20:51Review MSI S12 Netbook
AMD A4-5000 / 11.6 "/ 1366x768 / gloss / 4Gb / 500Gb / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / DOS / ~ 11-14 TR
I decided to write this review because I was fascinated by this netbook as soon as I found it.
The set of my mandatory requirements for laptop computers, as it turned out, was very demanding:
My expectations from the MSI S12 were fully justified, so I wanted to definitely share it, suddenly someone would come in handy too. Under the cut, of course, there will be some pictures, YouTube videos, agitation, provocations and other information about how I see the “ right netbook ” and why this copy is exactly “it”.
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I would also like to have:
<Lyrics>
I had to spend a lot of time on Yandex Market , Newmans , Citilink and other places to find a solution that could make me happy. But, it was worth it, although it was ordered in an online store , since we just in Rostov-on-Don did not have anywhere else at the time of the search.
Having finished with emotions, I will pass on to the subject.
For those who do not want to read anything, but want everything at once, I recommend watching YouTube videos . For example this one:
For everyone else I can offer:
<Physics>
In the context of:
<Physics />
Since "physics" still will not give a complete picture, you need to move on to personal impressions.
I will not describe the box, it is standard, I did not expect anything but a beech, a block and pieces of paper. And so it happened. From the positive about the packaging, I can only say that the black color in my opinion looks stylish, and the presence of a pen is convenient. There was a full specification on board the box, and the matrix cover was covered with a cloth that can be reused as a cover for it, if you want to be as accurate as possible and not scratch the gloss during transportation.
I ordered it on May 5, it arrived on May 12, that is, I have it for almost a week.
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Compare with laptops on Intel CPUs I do not see any point, since these are generally solutions of different levels. It will be clear to anyone who understands why Linux is needed, who read Charles Petsold's “Code” and understand how it works, that the 4 Kabini cores for Linux is a perfectly acceptable solution compared to the 2 cores from mobile Intel for Microsoft.
Intel's "gain" from two memory channels, according to various estimates, gives an increase of 10-15% with typical use. But - this is in theory. In practice, budget-compatible models in Intel will have DDR3 10600, not the 12800 used here. By the way, the memory controller from AMD is compatible with lower frequencies of the slats, if necessary. That is, this “gain” at comparable product prices will be very, very doubtful. And, I note that the AMD A4-5000 uses 2 slots per channel, while Intel mobiles just go 2 channels in the same conditions. What is "better" to address "all" memory on one bus, or two? In my opinion, the simpler the better.
And again, in Intel-compatible solutions, you will have a maximum of 8 Gb. It is clear that it seems like more is not necessary. And I need, I have tasks that I need Memory. This is, for example, In Memory DB under Node.JS. You may notice that there is an SSD, but you can do more SWAP. But, believe it or not, that’s not it.
For me personally, Intel's "budget" solutions, which can be compared at a cost, look "depressing." The graphics here are better than two times. 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 are developing Soft for Touch. By the way Touch there will be 10 finger.
The ability to install a second screw is also a big plus for me. For those who do not yet have an SSD, it will be possible to buy a budget mSATA and insert it next to the factory screw. The SSD for this machine gives a twofold increase, it is just physically necessary if you are going to do something like developing software. Heavy calcul. mat. tasks like editing a video comp, of course, will not pull, but NetBeans is spinning around here quite acceptable.
There is also a PCI bus multiplier in the BIOS, I’ll tell you about it separately ... The fact is that, as the market comments rightly say, the WiFi controller is bad here, especially if you have Linux. It is built on an RTL8723ae chip. Under Linux, it’s a “bidah,” because it will not start. On Windows, everything will be “Right Ok.” But under Debian \ Ubuntu \ Mint, this card is seen and detected 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 couldn’t “defeat” the drivers running in the system or “get” the drivers from the source codes found in different forums, I decided to install another WiFi module in a couple of hours.
At first I bought a TP-Link TL-WIN725N WiFi whistle . By the way, a great device. Compact, the network on 802.11n holds as stated, despite the microscopic size of the components (I disassembled and looked). The chip in it is also RealTek, but the drivers got together and got up on this 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 doesn’t suit me.
Because 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 plow “sparks”. But, it did not start ... After thinking a bit with my head, I climbed into the BIOS and changed the bus multiplier from 32 to 128 clock cycles. Voila :)
Having made sure that it is possible to deal with WiFi, but still do not want to leave the old laptop without it, by a 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 simply. After removing the battery and the replacement cover HDD and SO-DIMM, we further unscrew all the screws “in a circle” and remove the bottom cover. The cogs are located strictly down, there are no side and others, it is convenient. In order to “pry” the guitar pick is very helpful, although the latches are not tight. Be careful, as the sound outputs “hinder” a little to remove the bottom cover, they just have to be slightly pressed into the wall. Of the loops, you need to "tilt" only one that goes to USB attached to the removable bottom, and not to the board. Yes, there is a heat pipe for the CPU Cooler and a turbine :) I
disassembled it in the store itself, because it's really a matter of five minutes. I got up right away, on the 32 multiplier. Wonderful WiFi 300N and BlueTooth 4.0 from the inventor of WiFi. Sensation, it was as if crossed by Usain Boltat 100 meters. WiFi from Intel together with a stone from AMD, to which the technique has reached :) The subsequent “home” testing also did not reveal any problems.
I immediately replaced thermal cement, but I didn’t get a win, apparently the heat capacity of the tube and turbine performance still take place. The fan, that is, is quiet. Not that he is not heard at all, but he does not bother. By the standards of Intel Based people, a stone, of course, will be tepid. No load 54-57, and when the load just turns on the fan and does not grow above 60. But this is quite normal for AMD. Linux tells me that the "high" temperature will be considered 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 69-85 and turned off at 93 (there were a couple of times under the default windows, because Acer saved a lot on the cooler there). Here the cooler is quite, everything is OK. Besides spec lm-sensorstells you that on the last kernels everything will be fine. So I probably just wait for Mint 17 (June, sort of), or try Ubuntu 14.10.
Yes, I added a 4 gigabyte memory card and inserted an SSD . Naturally, because I have Linux, there was no talk of any “reinstallation”, and everything worked as before, just an order of magnitude faster.
According to subjective feelings, I now have almost a MacBook Air 11. It weighs a little more, 1.3 kg, not 1.1, and is not so "stylish." But then I have a normal keyboard, I can disassemble and assemble my computer in 5 minutes, and I can put 2 times more memory than on Air, and I do not have Intel.
It remains to make it better than Air! To do this, replace the 1366x768 stock matrix with something Full HD. The matrix is removed even faster than the case is disassembled. Just pick up the mediator decorative panel in the area of the camera and lead in a circle. There is nothing to fear, the latches are even easier. The matrix rests on four cogs, and the loop only leads to it. Sticker on Model: M116XW05-V1FH, SN: FE104B116CZ01407. There is still an important E204356. A search by model tells you 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 typing, I realized that I need to look for compatible with 116XW05 on the panelook website. I found models n116hse-ea1 and TOP-FHD-116L-FLR-S. It is a miracle that these models are in our N-sk. I went to the store, but the contact pad of the loop did not fit. There is also a 30-pin LVDS, but the tracks are a couple of millimeters narrower. I don’t know what to do, if I find it, I will unsubscribe.
<Feelings />
Do not judge strictly, I am doing a review for the first time, and in general - I can’t get enough of it, so I spent the whole Saturday on it :)
Something like this, here.
I decided to write this review because I was fascinated by this netbook as soon as I found it.
The set of my mandatory requirements for laptop computers, as it turned out, was very demanding:
- Matrix 11.6 " - even 13.3" is already too much for me.
- Minimum 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 “don't like” the Intel Core i5-i7.
But I don’t need so much to work.
Although, by the way, yes - I’ve been a fan of AMD for about 15 years.
I like Intel as an innovator.
But competition must be free. - The presence of Legacy BIOS mode .
Not that I “dislike” Microsoft.
Although, by the way, yes - I have Linux for 10 years already.
Therefore, the presence of UEFI Secure Boot or other restrictions would make me very upset.
I still need to work, and not to understand why it slows down / fell \ is 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. Yes, and at home on the TV there is HDMI , which sometimes needs to show something.
- Full keyboard. I don’t look 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 squalor in two years.
My expectations from the MSI S12 were fully justified, so I wanted to definitely share it, suddenly someone would come in handy too. Under the cut, of course, there will be some pictures, YouTube videos, agitation, provocations and other information about how I see the “ right netbook ” and why this copy is exactly “it”.
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I would also like to have:
- Hard matrix cover . Prior to that, I had an Acer Aspire One AO725. Watching it “squeeze” during closing and, especially, opening, was very scary.
- The presence of a LAN connector and 3 USB ports. It was once two - it was not enough. There were four, but not necessary, since in this case it was already easier to buy a hub. It is desirable to have USB 3.0 on at least one of them. LAN is required, as WiFi may not be in the “field” environment.
- The ability to quickly disassemble and assemble. This is important for me, because I like to watch what's inside, I like to change what I don't like. For a guarantee, I usually “put it with the device” a couple of hours after the purchase. Therefore, the device should not be expensive, because I will be sorry if I nevertheless suddenly break it. And I do not want to get upset over trifles. It’s better I can fix it myself, if that, without this dreary expectation from a service center with unclear prospects.
- The ability to "live" without a battery for several hours. I don’t need ten, I have a power outlet at work, and I also have a home. Just so as not to worry about the battery for some normal time. Sit in a cafe for a cup of coffee on the way to work, and then turn off the beech, so as not to load again upon arrival. Or watch a movie on TV without connecting an adapter. Or show a presentation at a meeting with a customer. Three hours, I don’t need anymore. Moreover, it is also desirable that the time of the full charge is two to three times less than the discharge time.
- Microphone input, sometimes I still write music.
<Lyrics>
I had to spend a lot of time on Yandex Market , Newmans , Citilink and other places to find a solution that could make me happy. But, it was worth it, although it was ordered in an online store , since we just in Rostov-on-Don did not have anywhere else at the time of the search.
A bunch of whining
<Lyrics />Another annoying thing was that all contextual advertising was now trying to sell me my already found beech. And from those sites where I did not even go. Of course, it was decided by clearing the Cookies, but since I didn’t want to understand “where and what”, I also lost a lot of valuable along the way.
In addition, at the time of the fence, the store’s logistics company refused to open the box before payment. The hour-long negotiations with the store did not lead to anything, although at the time of the order the operator vowed and swore that I would not only be able to open it, but I could also make sure that the interiors were the ones I needed. I had to take a chance - it was very scary, because the snowball wasted time, if there was suddenly a brick there, it grew very extraordinary.
Another disadvantage in the karma of the store was that they did not meet the delivery deadlines. They referred to the logistics company and the May holidays. After waiting for the coveted SMS all the tenth of May, I lost the precious opportunity to eat fried meat with friends. As a result, I had to stay without lunch on a working day. And I received nothing but a telephone apology and any bonuses there during the next order, it’s a shame.
In general, it turned out somehow too angry. You expect a normal relationship, but in the end you get only some kind of apology there that might simply not exist if everyone did their work as expected. It is, of course, understandable that “get it first”, but somehow it’s already tired, all the same, the 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 a state of “do not pick up”, because there really was not a brick. I called them back later, said thanks that everything was fine, wished me successful work - the sound of a plate falling from my shoulders was clearly heard in the handset ...
Also, the advantages of this store should certainly include more than an adequate price, a very convenient site and a desire to understand the problem with the operator.
In addition, at the time of the fence, the store’s logistics company refused to open the box before payment. The hour-long negotiations with the store did not lead to anything, although at the time of the order the operator vowed and swore that I would not only be able to open it, but I could also make sure that the interiors were the ones I needed. I had to take a chance - it was very scary, because the snowball wasted time, if there was suddenly a brick there, it grew very extraordinary.
Another disadvantage in the karma of the store was that they did not meet the delivery deadlines. They referred to the logistics company and the May holidays. After waiting for the coveted SMS all the tenth of May, I lost the precious opportunity to eat fried meat with friends. As a result, I had to stay without lunch on a working day. And I received nothing but a telephone apology and any bonuses there during the next order, it’s a shame.
In general, it turned out somehow too angry. You expect a normal relationship, but in the end you get only some kind of apology there that might simply not exist if everyone did their work as expected. It is, of course, understandable that “get it first”, but somehow it’s already tired, all the same, the 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 a state of “do not pick up”, because there really was not a brick. I called them back later, said thanks that everything was fine, wished me successful work - the sound of a plate falling from my shoulders was clearly heard in the handset ...
Also, the advantages of this store should certainly include more than an adequate price, a very convenient site and a desire to understand the problem with the operator.
Having finished with emotions, I will pass on to the subject.
For those who do not want to read anything, but want everything at once, I recommend watching YouTube videos . For example this one:
For everyone else I can offer:
- Specification on MSI Russia website
- Overview on MSI Global
- The 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 models from another good person.
- Link to Yandex.Market for my model.
<Physics>
- Processor Type: AMD A4-5000 . Kabini core. 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 AMD budget stones. There are additional optimization modules, for example, for hardware encryption. In anticipation of HTTP 2.0 - this is very nice. ATI graphics are integrated into the chip. 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 with CPU World.
You can look at some kind of “synthetic” comparison on the CPU Boss. - Maximum DDR3-3L Size Up to 16 Gb . The base size is 4 Gb.
- Memory frequency from 1060 to 1600 MHz.
- 11.6- inch LED glossy 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 output (D-Sub).
- Yield HDMI .
- Standard 3.5 mini jack
- Separate Mic Input.
- 720p camera without built-in microphone.
- An internal microphone is separately integrated next to it. I mean, it is connected to the board with a separate loop.
- SD support
- The declared 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 Or 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 .
Intel Centerino WiFi Set Itself .
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Since "physics" still will not give a complete picture, you need to move on to personal impressions.
I will not describe the box, it is standard, I did not expect anything but a beech, a block and pieces of paper. And so it happened. From the positive about the packaging, I can only say that the black color in my opinion looks stylish, and the presence of a pen is convenient. There was a full specification on board the box, and the matrix cover was covered with a cloth that can be reused as a cover for it, if you want to be as accurate as possible and not scratch the gloss during transportation.
I ordered it on May 5, it arrived on May 12, that is, I have it for almost a week.
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- A full-fledged keyboard is a dream come true! It occupies 2/3 of the plane, so the Touchpad does not deserve attention, it just is, they donated it to make the keys the right size.
- The matrix is very nice looking, although not IPS, but there is no pixelation at all. Viewing angles are also very even, sitting in a half-turn there are no changes at all, then they are also very “visible”. The gloss, however, glare slightly, but - this is normal.
- The aluminum die cover is Must Have. Reliable!
- The location of the headphone jack in the lower right corner is Best!
- The power connector is in the upper left. The power supply is small and light. The only thing is that he has a thick cord from the unit to the outlet, and a connector with a euro plug. I don’t know about you, but it’s not convenient for me. Already found a compatible unit from ASUS on the radio market for 900 rubles.
Compare with laptops on Intel CPUs I do not see any point, since these are generally solutions of different levels. It will be clear to anyone who understands why Linux is needed, who read Charles Petsold's “Code” and understand how it works, that the 4 Kabini cores for Linux is a perfectly acceptable solution compared to the 2 cores from mobile Intel for Microsoft.
Although, of course, if desired ... But the price tag is the same.
Lenovo THINKPAD X230
Lenovo THINKPAD X230 Tablet
Lenovo THINKPAD X240 Ultrabook
Lenovo, by the way, also has the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge e145, it is one to one like this.
I rushed about for a long time, but the aluminum cover and the second screw won.
Lenovo THINKPAD X230 Tablet
Lenovo THINKPAD X240 Ultrabook
Lenovo, by the way, also has the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge e145, it is one to one like this.
I rushed about for a long time, but the aluminum cover and the second screw won.
Intel's "gain" from two memory channels, according to various estimates, gives an increase of 10-15% with typical use. But - this is in theory. In practice, budget-compatible models in Intel will have DDR3 10600, not the 12800 used here. By the way, the memory controller from AMD is compatible with lower frequencies of the slats, if necessary. That is, this “gain” at comparable product prices will be very, very doubtful. And, I note that the AMD A4-5000 uses 2 slots per channel, while Intel mobiles just go 2 channels in the same conditions. What is "better" to address "all" memory on one bus, or two? In my opinion, the simpler the better.
And again, in Intel-compatible solutions, you will have a maximum of 8 Gb. It is clear that it seems like more is not necessary. And I need, I have tasks that I need Memory. This is, for example, In Memory DB under Node.JS. You may notice that there is an SSD, but you can do more SWAP. But, believe it or not, that’s not it.
For me personally, Intel's "budget" solutions, which can be compared at a cost, look "depressing." The graphics here are better than two times. 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 are developing Soft for Touch. By the way Touch there will be 10 finger.
The ability to install a second screw is also a big plus for me. For those who do not yet have an SSD, it will be possible to buy a budget mSATA and insert it next to the factory screw. The SSD for this machine gives a twofold increase, it is just physically necessary if you are going to do something like developing software. Heavy calcul. mat. tasks like editing a video comp, of course, will not pull, but NetBeans is spinning around here quite acceptable.
There is also a PCI bus multiplier in the BIOS, I’ll tell you about it separately ... The fact is that, as the market comments rightly say, the WiFi controller is bad here, especially if you have Linux. It is built on an RTL8723ae chip. Under Linux, it’s a “bidah,” because it will not start. On Windows, everything will be “Right Ok.” But under Debian \ Ubuntu \ Mint, this card is seen and detected 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 couldn’t “defeat” the drivers running in the system or “get” the drivers from the source codes found in different forums, I decided to install another WiFi module in a couple of hours.
At first I bought a TP-Link TL-WIN725N WiFi whistle . By the way, a great device. Compact, the network on 802.11n holds as stated, despite the microscopic size of the components (I disassembled and looked). The chip in it is also RealTek, but the drivers got together and got up on this 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 doesn’t suit me.
Because 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 plow “sparks”. But, it did not start ... After thinking a bit with my head, I climbed into the BIOS and changed the bus multiplier from 32 to 128 clock cycles. Voila :)
Having made sure that it is possible to deal with WiFi, but still do not want to leave the old laptop without it, by a 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 simply. After removing the battery and the replacement cover HDD and SO-DIMM, we further unscrew all the screws “in a circle” and remove the bottom cover. The cogs are located strictly down, there are no side and others, it is convenient. In order to “pry” the guitar pick is very helpful, although the latches are not tight. Be careful, as the sound outputs “hinder” a little to remove the bottom cover, they just have to be slightly pressed into the wall. Of the loops, you need to "tilt" only one that goes to USB attached to the removable bottom, and not to the board. Yes, there is a heat pipe for the CPU Cooler and a turbine :) I
disassembled it in the store itself, because it's really a matter of five minutes. I got up right away, on the 32 multiplier. Wonderful WiFi 300N and BlueTooth 4.0 from the inventor of WiFi. Sensation, it was as if crossed by Usain Boltat 100 meters. WiFi from Intel together with a stone from AMD, to which the technique has reached :) The subsequent “home” testing also did not reveal any problems.
I immediately replaced thermal cement, but I didn’t get a win, apparently the heat capacity of the tube and turbine performance still take place. The fan, that is, is quiet. Not that he is not heard at all, but he does not bother. By the standards of Intel Based people, a stone, of course, will be tepid. No load 54-57, and when the load just turns on the fan and does not grow above 60. But this is quite normal for AMD. Linux tells me that the "high" temperature will be considered 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 69-85 and turned off at 93 (there were a couple of times under the default windows, because Acer saved a lot on the cooler there). Here the cooler is quite, everything is OK. Besides spec lm-sensorstells you that on the last kernels everything will be fine. So I probably just wait for Mint 17 (June, sort of), or try Ubuntu 14.10.
Yes, I added a 4 gigabyte memory card and inserted an SSD . Naturally, because I have Linux, there was no talk of any “reinstallation”, and everything worked as before, just an order of magnitude faster.
According to subjective feelings, I now have almost a MacBook Air 11. It weighs a little more, 1.3 kg, not 1.1, and is not so "stylish." But then I have a normal keyboard, I can disassemble and assemble my computer in 5 minutes, and I can put 2 times more memory than on Air, and I do not have Intel.
It remains to make it better than Air! To do this, replace the 1366x768 stock matrix with something Full HD. The matrix is removed even faster than the case is disassembled. Just pick up the mediator decorative panel in the area of the camera and lead in a circle. There is nothing to fear, the latches are even easier. The matrix rests on four cogs, and the loop only leads to it. Sticker on Model: M116XW05-V1FH, SN: FE104B116CZ01407. There is still an important E204356. A search by model tells you 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 typing, I realized that I need to look for compatible with 116XW05 on the panelook website. I found models n116hse-ea1 and TOP-FHD-116L-FLR-S. It is a miracle that these models are in our N-sk. I went to the store, but the contact pad of the loop did not fit. There is also a 30-pin LVDS, but the tracks are a couple of millimeters narrower. I don’t know what to do, if I find it, I will unsubscribe.
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Do not judge strictly, I am doing a review for the first time, and in general - I can’t get enough of it, so I spent the whole Saturday on it :)
Something like this, here.