Switching to a Budget Windows Laptop | MiniBook X N100

[@crrnz]

I've been on the fence about this laptop, but I feel that you actually get who this laptop is for. Thank you.

[@hawkmankt]

Good video here. It seems like a viable option for someone who wants a tablet and computer. Instead of buying/carrying two items, you only need one. Yeah, it's not for everyone, but it does fit for a lot of users.

[@prinzexisalowqualityytber]

this is actially a really decent recommendation for people on a budget

[@red_ashcroft]

11 inches is the sweet spot for me, when it comes to compact laptops. The 11 inch macbook air was a perfect fit for me. keyboard is not cramped and there's enough space for the touchpad. If they can use the 4:3 aspect ratio, then it will be my go to laptop.

[@JoaquinVacas]

Would love to see this running Fedora Workstation 41 or any modern Linux like that.

[@burnutec3]

Considering you can get the same computer in mini pc form for 130-150£ a display and a battery is the only addition in cost. It could be even less.

[@shebby0204]

As a teacher, this is the perfect device for me

[@counterstrikelord]

imagine this with the snapdragon cpus....

[@JusteDeTeve-mm4bg]

Why?

[@counterstrikelord]

@ because they’re much more powerful than the chip currently in them

[@counterstrikelord]

And the efficiency

[@MikeH26]

Hello. I've had mine since yesterday. Very satisfied, UNTIL it is 100% charged and I use the laptop with power. A very annoying sound will then come from the MiniBook. Do you also have this coil whine?

[@davocc2405]

That form factor is particularly useful for confined space use - I still have a 10.1" netbook from 2009 which did admirably in confined spaces such as cattle class seating on an aircraft, in a bus, confined seating on trains, etc. It can be effective and useful where even moderately larger machines such as a 13.3" system can't properly open; there are some brands which also have a screen which tilts in such a way that it can float above the keyboard so if you're really confined you can still look down at it but that may be a bit uncomfortable for long durations. I'm curious to know if this was sourced from within the UK or not (or did it have to come from China?).

[@dhorubaPRIME]

I understand the battery has low capacity but how is it in standby? Will it sit in standby for a week or two without draining the battery to zero?

[@chrisafricana4061]

How does Microsoft Office work on this. Can I use regular Excel and run macros?

[@Palimbacchius]

Yes, of course.

[@cirilbolha5309]

Do video converters detect Intel quick sync hardware acceleration?

[@nadtz]

A slightly larger device with better battery would have made this so much better in my opinion. Still it is not bad for something small and relatively inexpensive but so close to being a really neat device.

[@MattRobb]

Yeah true but the whole purpose in my eyes is to be small and portable so adding extra battery would maybe ruin that aspect

[@nadtz]

@@MattRobb I think a lot of people would take a larger device to have the longer battery life but again I can see how a lot of people would be fine with this device as is as well. Either way solid review, I didn't even know N100 laptops were out there.

[@eugene188]

They have a 13inch version of this FreeBook

[@PaulAlvarez1]

Awesome video! Love reviews going over cool random gadgets!

[@MattRobb]

Thanks Paul 🙏🏻

[@BorgyManotoyOnline]

I would consider this if the processor is either ryzen 5 or i5 but price is lower than a 2nd hand MacBook air m1.

[@daviesgracie9920]

Awesome, where can i bought like that one

[@nickthaskater]

The battery life is just inexcusable for something meant to be ultra-portable. I have a GPD Win Max 2 which is also a 10" device but it has a 67Wh battery and will easily give me 10+ hours of work while also having an exponentially more powerful processor.

[@MattRobb]

Yeah it could be better ngl but it is really small

[@VaidasJSP]

But for the price you could buy 3 or 4 minibook x computers while only one gpd

[@nickthaskater]

@@VaidasJSP the specs of the GPD make it actually useful and able to last a whole day. Paying more for a device that will keep up with demands for years and serve the purpose effectively is worth it.

[@TheNewBloodDan]

It’s also inexcusable for anything less than 60hz. It runs on 50hz which will cause judder for everything you watch!

[@anthony14363]

thats why Intel is now building Hybrid Chiplet Design, just wait for the 14th Gen N Series processor

[@christiansantos1031]

why some version has narrow bezzle and others at big bezzle...if i want narrow what model will i buy?

[@PatrikKron]

There is a older version with a slightly larger screen (with a hole for the camera) and a slower processor

[@MattRobb]

If you buy the N100 model it should have the thin bezels

[@harney-barrow2036]

I feel like Chuwi has something that's crazy good, but stuff like the touchpad and battery life pushes it into "ehhh" territory. The N100 is no slouch in performance, having the same specs of an older desktop i5 at roughly 7 Watts(!!!). But unless the makers wanted to spend time and money on more efficient drivers and firmware, they would've been better off with an even lower end chip.

[@ortaatlas9029]

How much battery last after 5 month ussage ?

[@elalemanpaisa]

change the sensibility of the trackpad and it is big enough..

[@sdd231163]

What OS does it run, Windows 11 or Windows 11s?

[@Palimbacchius]

Windows 11

[@elalemanpaisa]

Did you put 19% Sales Tax in the US Price?

[@MattRobb]

Tax varies per state I just gave the prices on the website

[@Hoompa]

Hi! It was a very useful review! I'm looking for a small laptop like this for traveling. I would really appreciate it if you can check if it's capable of running the game "Magic: the gathering arena" which supposed to be not heavy. Thanks!

[@IOpok]

After 5 months passed since the review, is the laptop still alive?

[@MattRobb]

My friend had it now but yeah it’s still working fine battery isn’t amazing but never was

[@muhammadanas8043]

If we run Zoom on it, can we use virtual backgrounds?

[@Palimbacchius]

Why noty?

[@nunosapunso6239]

I was able to dock mine and run two 4k displays at 60hz

[@radeksparowski7174]

n100 is a pretty usable cpu, way more responsive than the n/j series atom based shitstains of the last 7+ years, would like to get a gpd pocket like device, a 7" a 10/11" and a 14" sizes for more variety, 16GB ram /replaceable would be nice but soldered is ok too if it starts with 12GB, the nuc-likes despite cpu specs can utilise 32GB/ decent lcd /maybe FHD on smallest and than 2k+ on bigger ones?/, good battery life=whole 8+h workday without restrictions, a proper replaceable pcie m.2 /additional one that is userfriendly to replace/ in this pricerange around 300 euro, good enough for day-to-day office usage and gets some work done but not too expensive it ruins my groceries budget for the next quarter if it brakes or gets stolen

[@melchior-chr.v.brincken8006]

The M1. from Apple is 5nm not 10nm and has 2.7 * the power while using 1/3 of eneregy. That there is no point to update an M1 Macbook to M3 (heat) is another matter. The M1 rules.

[@erickching]

nice review

[@PuertoRican415]

Samsung/Apple needs to drop something compact like this! I would definitely grab one of each 😂😂 it would be 🔥 IMO

[@christopher480]

the fn key and the small trackpad have nothing to do with windows. Why do you keep comparing this to a mac. You mention apple and mac soooo many times i was starting to think this is a macbook review

[@dazza-xp9gy]

I've not used my laptop since getting my Z Fold 4! It's quite powerful really and a bit wasted.

[@MattRobb]

True but dude that phone is much more expensive than this little laptop and it’s pretty capable for people on a tight budget

[@dazza-xp9gy]

@@MattRobb I'm not dissing you it's just a comment

[@MattRobb]

I know you’re not man I get what you’re saying

[@Izzydroid.]

as a techy who loves designing stuffs, i think is a good compact option for a designer too. anyway thanks for bringing those interesting tech gadgets to us Matt !

[@ArtemCYOU]

мне нужен макбук в таком форм факторе!!!

[@euphanasia210]

As a rich person, I can afford a few of these and have them around the house.

[@aswin.prakash]

You think Excel is a simple task to run?

[@mars_was_earth]

나는 너가 참 부럽다~~

[@suannai-i8m]

Chuwi's other two-in-one notebook Freebook has better configuration and processing power than this one, and the screen is also larger than this one, which is 13.5''. I recommend the other one more.

[@Palimbacchius]

"the screen is also larger than this one": I think you're missing the point. Small size is why people want ti.

[@ok_iot]

I've been calling these the current day eee pc lol just a netbook.

[@markk2745]

all these tiny laptops are going to be so much more attractive when they all have arm/snapdragon chips in them and all day battery. i hate that almost all non mac laptops need to drag battery bank with me to feel secure to get all day battery.

[@Mantikal]

Just swap the "intel inside" sticker for a real one with the multi-colored holographic sparkling edge trim that's sold online. The one that comes with this screams - low budget

[@MattRobb]

🤣

[@hafenauer]

Removing that sticker will be the first thing I do when my unit arrives.

[@MattRobb]

@hafenauer does it make it go faster? 🤣

[@avidwriter2882]

This would be a really good Linux machine too. In fact better, Win$ is ass.

[@ivegyattocomment]

how is it 4 months later?

[@thefumigator]

I would ditch windows and install android right away

[@m.isamario3214]

that's not budget

[@ghostieeitsohg]

Ya , rather get a think pad lol

[@orcaflotta7867]

Most important: Does it run Linux?

[@wolfwoof2000]

It most likely can, the question would be more, is it well supported ?

[@orcaflotta7867]

@@wolfwoof2000 Supported? Huh?

[@wolfwoof2000]

@@orcaflotta7867 yeah like, is there all the drivers on it

[@KHALID-11_.]

ware you from

[@MattRobb]

Everywhere 👀