TERES-I DIY ARM 64-Bit Linux Laptop Released For 240 EUR

[sdack]

I love it. It's the best gift you can make for people who have smashed up their computer.

[willmore]

Terrible Linux support. It'll run, but you won't get GPU acceleration. CPU rendering on ARM (especially an outdated dual-core) is not a pleasant experience.

So, identical to that TERES-I?

[schmidtbag]

So, identical to that TERES-I?

Not identical, but not a whole lot better. But this is specifically why I want a different GPU.

[caligula]

Give me at least 1GB more RAM and replace the Allwinner with any ARMv8 SoC with better GPU support and I'll buy it. Though I'd prefer more storage, 16GB is enough for all the applications I'd use, and the home folder could be mounted to an SD card.

Not identical, but not a whole lot better. But this is specifically why I want a different GPU.

For around $40 more, there's the RPi laptop. RPi supports up to 256 GB SD cards, you can plug in GB ethernet with a USB dongle. The GPU has excellent speed.

[schmidtbag]

For around $40 more, there's the RPi laptop. RPi supports up to 256 GB SD cards, you can plug in GB ethernet with a USB dongle. The GPU has excellent speed.

True, but RPi has even less RAM, and the laptops I've seen are pretty chunky. I have legitimately considered those, though.

[nomadewolf]

An extra 1-2GB of RAM is not going to bring up the price to x86 systems... I'm not aware of any new laptops you can buy for roughly $300 (MSRP) that would offer better performance-per-watt. I'm sure there are ~$300 models with better performance, but worse battery life and/or more heat.

Hence why I want a different chip. But there are ARM SoCs with decent drivers, if you're willing to use closed-source (which I am). The thing is, even the closed Mali drivers aren't that good, at least in my experience.

Yes. There are definitely better alternatives. And while not perfect, they do work. While i'd rather have open source, i have nothing against quality closed source drivers.

[RavFX]

Seriously... price....

And for less expensive you can get way more...

250$ CHUWI Lapbook 14.1 (https://www.banggood.com/CHUWI-Lapbo...m_content=1061)

Spec:
Screen : 14.1" 1920x1080 IPS (You did not missread)
CPU : Celeron N3450 (Quad core 2.2Ghz)
RAM : 4GB DDR3L or 8GB if you choose option.
Storage : 64GB eMMC (It does have a M.2 slot inside)
USP 3.0 Ports
Bluetooth, 2.0MP webcam
Battery : 9000 mAh
Review : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT2hiqYyllk

[nomadewolf]

Seriously... price....

And for less expensive you can get way more...

250$ CHUWI Lapbook 14.1 (https://www.banggood.com/CHUWI-Lapbo...m_content=1061)

Spec:
Screen : 14.1" 1920x1080 IPS (You did not missread)
CPU : Celeron N3450 (Quad core 2.2Ghz)
RAM : 4GB DDR3L or 8GB if you choose option.
Storage : 64GB eMMC (It does have a M.2 slot inside)
USP 3.0 Ports
Bluetooth, 2.0MP webcam
Battery : 9000 mAh
Review : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT2hiqYyllk

The million dollar question is: what are you going to do when it malfunctions?

[willmore]

The million dollar question is: what are you going to do when it malfunctions?

The same as you'll do with a TERES-I? Fix it yourself or junk it.

[t.s.]

Seriously... price....

And for less expensive you can get way more...

250$ CHUWI Lapbook 14.1 (https://www.banggood.com/CHUWI-Lapbo...m_content=1061)

Spec:
Screen : 14.1" 1920x1080 IPS (You did not missread)
CPU : Celeron N3450 (Quad core 2.2Ghz)
RAM : 4GB DDR3L or 8GB if you choose option.
Storage : 64GB eMMC (It does have a M.2 slot inside)
USP 3.0 Ports
Bluetooth, 2.0MP webcam
Battery : 9000 mAh
Review : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT2hiqYyllk

or this: https://www.anandtech.com/show/11821...l-budget-price