11-18-2018, 07:24 AM
(11-17-2018, 06:07 PM)Ricardus Wrote: On my Pinebook, which I received about 2 days ago, when I go to unclick the screen dimming buttons in the other thread, my changes are never saved after hitting reply. What's going on with that?
I mean, this is a serious issue? Is it being addressed? I know $99 isn't much, but I just paid 99 for a laptop I can't really use because it keeps going dark.
If there isn't a fix forthcoming I am going to contact my bank or Paypal, or however I paid and reverse the funds.
I would strongly suggest you wait. I know that a large number of people are having the same issues. It's a good idea in the interim to set your sleep time to something longer (I have mine set to 30 minutes) and if you are leaving it for any duration over that time shut it down fully.
I have found in some situations the screen does return and I have now established I can access it remotely using Putty or VNC even if the screen has dropped out with no problems, so I am sure it's only a minor issue that is fixable in code. It does appear to be an issue with the power management system, but the battery life is so great on the Pinebook and it stays cool even when being pushed to it's limits I'd have no trouble taking it to work in my rucksack and leaving it on all day, only using it during my lunch break - If I need more charge I have made several USB to DC 3.5x1.35mm male plugs so I can use my large battery packs but I doubt this is going to be something I'll need to do during a 12 hour shift.
The tips given by the OP here are really good though, little tweaks to solve several minor niggling little issues.
Having had the Pinebook for a week I really am over the moon with the value for money and performance, and I look forwards to this little company getting bigger and more popular as a result - really good work on their part for both a finished product and the support pages in many languages as well as supporting a forum allowing users to chat to each other to self resolve minor issues - Who does that these days?