07-10-2023, 09:03 AM
Hi,
I’ll try to answer a few of your questions, I have been using my PBP since 9/2022.
Note: I am not using the default installed operating system (Manjaro), nor the stock kernel.
Start up times:
Power on to log in screen: 40 seconds, (I have a 10 s. delay for multiple boot/kernel options).
XFCE, from application launcher click:
Firefox: 14 s., average news site: 6.3 s.; it’s fine for the sites I mainly use at work with 2-3 tabs open. VLC & Parole: 2 s. & Libre Office: 6 s.
The keyboard is great to type on with no key problems. The trackpad performance depends upon which firmware is installed.
A SSD will work (check the wiki), but it draws more power. You also need to purchase the adapter separately and it’s not too hard to install, as long as you’re comfortable opening the case. I bought and installed one, but it was way overkill; I never filled the internal & SD card storage.
I can’t comment on the applications you mentioned, as I don’t use them; you’ll need to check.
Other items:
You would also need an externally powered hub/dock if you plan to use large external drives or need to access external DVD/CD drives.
The speakers are tinny, but sound is fine with headphones/Bluetooth earbuds/external speakers (JBL works fine).
It’s suitable for me; lightweight with decent battery life and didn’t take too long to customize exactly the way I wanted it. I’m also mainly using it for work related tasks, not games or social media, as I have other devices for that.
If it’ll be a good fit for you, I can’t say; browse through the wiki, forum & go from there.
I’ll try to answer a few of your questions, I have been using my PBP since 9/2022.
Note: I am not using the default installed operating system (Manjaro), nor the stock kernel.
Start up times:
Power on to log in screen: 40 seconds, (I have a 10 s. delay for multiple boot/kernel options).
XFCE, from application launcher click:
Firefox: 14 s., average news site: 6.3 s.; it’s fine for the sites I mainly use at work with 2-3 tabs open. VLC & Parole: 2 s. & Libre Office: 6 s.
The keyboard is great to type on with no key problems. The trackpad performance depends upon which firmware is installed.
A SSD will work (check the wiki), but it draws more power. You also need to purchase the adapter separately and it’s not too hard to install, as long as you’re comfortable opening the case. I bought and installed one, but it was way overkill; I never filled the internal & SD card storage.
I can’t comment on the applications you mentioned, as I don’t use them; you’ll need to check.
Other items:
You would also need an externally powered hub/dock if you plan to use large external drives or need to access external DVD/CD drives.
The speakers are tinny, but sound is fine with headphones/Bluetooth earbuds/external speakers (JBL works fine).
It’s suitable for me; lightweight with decent battery life and didn’t take too long to customize exactly the way I wanted it. I’m also mainly using it for work related tasks, not games or social media, as I have other devices for that.
If it’ll be a good fit for you, I can’t say; browse through the wiki, forum & go from there.
PinePhone, Pinebook Pro & PineTab2 owner.
