colinbaguley443
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See my new computer spec below
I bought this with NO operating system specifically to run Linux Mint 19.
Quick summary: - very pleased indeed.
If you're thinking of doing the same then make sure you read up about installing Linux on to what is essentially a computer meant for Windows...what do I mean?
Well when you first turn on the machine (supplied without an OS) it appears to have Windows 10 on it!!?? ...but it hasn't really, you need to know how to turn off the UEFI so that you can boot your Linux live USB stick eg look at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/disabling-secure-boot
Now reboot and you're good to go.
PS If you are thinking of dual booting with linux and windows - my advice is don't bother. Use Linux as your main OS - then use VirtualBox to run a copy of Windows inside - this works really well.( I have one program called Proclaim which I use as presentation software in Church which will only run on Windows, and so have to have the access to Windows in some form)
Generally very pleased with amount of memory,speed of processor and super fast SSD. Physical build of computer seems great, quite lightweight and thin.
Don't forget being a notebook has no DVD drive ... but I have a cheap functional external one anyway for those rare occasions.
Doesn't seem to get particularly hot even under a heavy load ( great Linux program called "glances" which shows things like CPU temp etc)
PCSpecialist keep you informed all along the way re order/building/delivery - all exactly as promised.
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Chassis & Display
UltraNote Series: 14" Matte Full HD IPS 60 Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core Processor i7-8550U (1.80GHz, 4.0GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2133MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
INTEL® HD GRAPHICS 610/620/630 (CPU Dependant) - 1.7GB Max DDR4 Video RAM - DirectX® 12
1st Hard Disk
NOT REQUIRED
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3400MB/R, 2300MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 6 in 1 Card Reader (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
AC Adaptor
1 x 40W AC Adaptor
Battery
UltraNote IV Series 44WH Lithium Ion Battery
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Sound Card
Realtek 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® AC-9260 M.2 (1.73Gbps, 802.11AC) +BT 5.0
USB Options
1 x USB 3.1 PORT (Type C) + 1 x USB 3.0 PORT + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
14" ULTRANOTE III SERIES UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
I bought this with NO operating system specifically to run Linux Mint 19.
Quick summary: - very pleased indeed.
If you're thinking of doing the same then make sure you read up about installing Linux on to what is essentially a computer meant for Windows...what do I mean?
Well when you first turn on the machine (supplied without an OS) it appears to have Windows 10 on it!!?? ...but it hasn't really, you need to know how to turn off the UEFI so that you can boot your Linux live USB stick eg look at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/disabling-secure-boot
Now reboot and you're good to go.
PS If you are thinking of dual booting with linux and windows - my advice is don't bother. Use Linux as your main OS - then use VirtualBox to run a copy of Windows inside - this works really well.( I have one program called Proclaim which I use as presentation software in Church which will only run on Windows, and so have to have the access to Windows in some form)
Generally very pleased with amount of memory,speed of processor and super fast SSD. Physical build of computer seems great, quite lightweight and thin.
Don't forget being a notebook has no DVD drive ... but I have a cheap functional external one anyway for those rare occasions.
Doesn't seem to get particularly hot even under a heavy load ( great Linux program called "glances" which shows things like CPU temp etc)
PCSpecialist keep you informed all along the way re order/building/delivery - all exactly as promised.
=================================================================================
Chassis & Display
UltraNote Series: 14" Matte Full HD IPS 60 Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core Processor i7-8550U (1.80GHz, 4.0GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2133MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
INTEL® HD GRAPHICS 610/620/630 (CPU Dependant) - 1.7GB Max DDR4 Video RAM - DirectX® 12
1st Hard Disk
NOT REQUIRED
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3400MB/R, 2300MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 6 in 1 Card Reader (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
AC Adaptor
1 x 40W AC Adaptor
Battery
UltraNote IV Series 44WH Lithium Ion Battery
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Sound Card
Realtek 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® AC-9260 M.2 (1.73Gbps, 802.11AC) +BT 5.0
USB Options
1 x USB 3.1 PORT (Type C) + 1 x USB 3.0 PORT + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
14" ULTRANOTE III SERIES UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
