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== Durability and Repair-ability == | == Durability and Repair-ability == | ||
Despite the pro moniker, the laptop does not have a highly durable case or any other durability enhancement. The construction feels alight but the laptop is clearly not made to withstand abuse and falls more than typical models. The case flexes during typing on the center keys and the display can experience flexes when enough pressure is placed in the center area of the top case. The keyboard itself is not waterproof so any water that may drip into the computer will not be able to exit it without pooling. As with all modern, even slightly upmarket laptops, there is no way to secure the display to the bottom case, although the hinges seem to be able to maintain the laptop closed quite tightly, at least initially. | |||
Repair-ability is limited mostly by the amount of components that are directly soldered to the motherboard. As the RAM cannot be replaced, despite the typical durability of such components, it still means that any damage to it is much harder to mitigate. The bottom case has a cover that can be reasonably easy to unscrew, offering access to all internals for cleaning or replacement of the WiFi and SSD drive. Due to the way in which the laptop operate, you have to contend with quite frequent dust cleanings as the fans are on, sometimes, even during idle processing periods. | |||
== Greatest features & flaws == | == Greatest features & flaws == | ||
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The limited RAM configuration choices are a major nuisance. The 8GB configuration is seriously limiting even in Windows 10 and Windows 11 does not seem to improve the situation much. Using large applications can easily get close to even the largest 16GB configuration. There seems to be no reason to forego even the availability of a single RAM upgrade slot in the laptop, as previously even cheap models had this choice. Being left with a single configuration possibility vastly reduces the laptop's main life potential as well as its re-usability, being wasteful on resources. | The limited RAM configuration choices are a major nuisance. The 8GB configuration is seriously limiting even in Windows 10 and Windows 11 does not seem to improve the situation much. Using large applications can easily get close to even the largest 16GB configuration. There seems to be no reason to forego even the availability of a single RAM upgrade slot in the laptop, as previously even cheap models had this choice. Being left with a single configuration possibility vastly reduces the laptop's main life potential as well as its re-usability, being wasteful on resources. | ||
The integrated graphics performance is poor, whether you have an AMD or Intel configuration. It seems almost pointless that such fast CPUs are coupled with abysmal graphics chipsets. As it seems, the pro lineup should have been supplied only with dedicated graphics capabilities. Even the graphics chipset lineup seems inadequate as highly performing video cards from AMD and Nvidia are not included either, making the top of the line models still short on GPU performance. | The integrated graphics performance is poor, whether you have an AMD or Intel configuration. It seems almost pointless that such fast CPUs are coupled with abysmal graphics chipsets. As it seems, the pro lineup should have been supplied only with dedicated graphics capabilities. Even the graphics chipset lineup seems inadequate as highly performing video cards from AMD and Nvidia are not included either, making the top of the line models still short on GPU performance. Decent, albeit somewhat noisy cooling, noticeable even in some idle load cases, maintains predictable performance and a comfortably low surface temperature. | ||
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The chassis seems reasonably well made but it does not have a frame stiff enough to improve survivability. Also, the lower case bends slightly when using the keyboard, making the typing experience not that pleasant, despite the overall good performance of the keyboard itself. The trackpad feels smooth and sensitive, being comfortable to use and generally precise enough. As is standard with most laptops, it is large and support multiple gestures. | The storage selection is decent but it does not feature high performance SSDs but low-end PCIe NVME choices that are only slightly better than SATA models, being, again, far from the PRO moniker. It is true that affordable SSDs can be present on the lower end models, but the top of the line one should have a much better one. Just as important, 1TB SSDs seem quite on the low side for video editors, the 2TB choice should have been present. | ||
The chassis seems reasonably well made but it does not have a frame stiff enough to improve survivability. Also, the lower case bends slightly when using the keyboard, making the typing experience not that pleasant, despite the overall good performance of the keyboard itself. The trackpad feels smooth and sensitive, being comfortable to use and generally precise enough. As is standard with most laptops, it is large and support multiple gestures. | |||
The sound system is decent, but falls short of expectations for a Harman/Kardon tuneup. The speakers sound reasonably fine but there is a clear lack of space and bass output while general reproduction does not shine in any other way. Microphone input is somewhat better than on some laptops, but still far behind even mid-range phones of 5 years ago. The integrated camera video quality is very poor, not having full HD resolution and being far from even cheap front smartphone cameras. | |||
The port selection seems very poor for a pro laptop. There is no reasonable explanation for designing the laptop with 2 USB2 ports and a single TYPE A USB3 port. The USB2 ports have a too poor performance to be used in most cases and especially so on a laptop designed for work. Even 8 years ago some 12 inch laptops had 2 USB 3 ports, so there is no excuse for delivering a laptop with a single USB3 Type A port. | The port selection seems very poor for a pro laptop. There is no reasonable explanation for designing the laptop with 2 USB2 ports and a single TYPE A USB3 port. The USB2 ports have a too poor performance to be used in most cases and especially so on a laptop designed for work. Even 8 years ago some 12 inch laptops had 2 USB 3 ports, so there is no excuse for delivering a laptop with a single USB3 Type A port. | ||