08-09-2019, 07:33 PM
(08-09-2019, 02:23 PM)Arwen Wrote: Actually, I liked @chessie's post.
It was both interesting and does clarify some issues. People who really need, (or think they need), more memory are also likely to be disapointed with the speed of the processor used in the Pinebook Pro. (The CPU may be one of the better SoCs on the market. However, no where near what you can get for x64 laptops.)
But, as for my credentials, I've been in the "biz" for longer than some in forum have been alive... (At least I think so.) And some of that work has been truly hardcore software and hardware development, (Scientific research support and embedded products).
Now that my "bragging" is over, one of my goals was to learn more about ARM64 usage. For example, it appears that the Rockchip RK3399 supports virtual machines. So, testing software builds might work better in VM. More memory can help in that regard. Both for the actual VM, and file system cache.
One other comment about the Pinebook Pro. When I researched the regular Pinebooks early last year, I determined that they just did not have enough features I wanted. Basically these things;
- At least 1 USB 3 port
- At least 3 USB ports, (which includes any combo of USB 2 & 3, as long as at least 1 is USB 3).
- A little more umph in the processor department
- Second drive bay, (preferably M.2, but mSATA or second eMMC is okay)
First of all: thank you. It seems as though your experience and mine track closely. It also seems as though you may find the posturing of those who complain about good product, be it hardware or software--before it's even out--as tiresome as I do.
The only thing about my original post I'd change is this: "...with specifications that were the stuff of dreams ten years ago...".
After writing the comment, something didn't feel right...and then it occurred to me what the problem is: I'm "...selling the Pinebook Pro short..."; WAY too short.
That statement should read, "...with specifications that were the stuff of dreams right up until the Pinebook Pro was introduced this past month...".
There. As one of my professors used to say: "...That's more better..."
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