MINISFORUM V3 Tablet PC with Keyboard, AMD Ryzen 7 8840U(up to 5.1GHz) 14 inch 3 in 1 Tablet Computer, 32GB RAM+1TB SSD, 2.5K@165Hz, 2xUSB4 Port, 5MP Camera/Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth Support
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Reviews & Ratings
- Jason S2023-07-09Wow! It arrived and is what it says it is!
Seeing as how there is absolutely zero information about this thing anywhere on the internet, I kind of expected this to be a scam and I would receive a box of old newspaper or something. But, to my surprise, it arrived the next day and is exactly what it says on the tin! I've only had this tablet for a few hours, so longevity is still in question, but initial impressions are amazing. The build quality seems to be on par with the big boys. The build is solid, with an aluminum chassis. Seems are minimal and match up extremely well. It has a nice heft to it and overall feels like a quality unit. The screen is bright and sharp. The resolution is 3840x2400 (4k, 16:10). Colors are reproduced well. Unfortunately, I no longer have my colorimeter to measure the display, but it looks fantastic to my eyes out of the box. The bezels are a bit on the large size.... they look to be about .5 inches all around, but for a tablet this is probably a good thing as it gives you a place to grip. It's not going to win any benchmark records or play AAA games on ultra, but it is plenty powerful for an office warrior or creative. I've had absolutely no issues with stuttering or lag. Everything opens quickly and runs smoothly. The specs listed are exactly as I received. Intel Core i7-1165G7, 32GB RAM, 1TB Kingston SSD, and Windows 11 Pro. In landscape mode, the left side has a headphone jack, volume rockers, TF card reader, a USB C port, and a speaker. The right side contains a power led, power button, 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a speaker. There are 2 speakers on the top and the pogo pins for the keyboard on the bottom. Windows Hello is supported via facial recognition or a fingerprint reader built into the power button. In my testing, I've found the fan to be nearly silent. Even under 100% load, the fan is audible, but it seems you can only hear the whooshing of the air vs the actual fan. It is not unpleasant or by any means loud. The unit includes a detachable keyboard and a pen. The product description says it is a Wacom pen, but there is no branding on it whatsoever, so who really knows. It works well and has 2 side buttons (programmed for erase and select). The keyboard is thin, but heavier than expected. It feels premium. As thin as it is, it resists flexing surprisingly well. It's a chiclet style keyboard, but the keys are not loose as is typical with cheaper keyboards. Typing is comfortable and accurate, despite its smaller size. In the Q&A section, they call it a leather keyboard, but it is covered in synthetic fabric, not leather. It still feels nice and premium, so no points lost there. The Windows install was clean, with absolutely no junkware (aside from what Microsoft adds). It first boots into the Windows new installation wizard allowing you to set the language, name, credentials, etc. The first update that I ran seemed to break the touch functionality of the screen. I had to uninstall the drivers for the Wacom Pen and reboot and it all magically worked again (including the pen). I wish it included a screen protector, because I will never be able to find one for this mystery device, but other than that, it includes everything I need. Anything else I may want (cases, hubs, external drives, etc) would not need to be specific to this device, so it's not a big deal to buy a unit that will probably never have third party support. Overall, this feels like a very premium device. It hits WAY above it's league, rivaling devices that are 3 times its price. I am extremely happy with the purchase (and relieved that it actually showed up). For you bored internet detectives out there, there is "X Station" branding under the kickstand. The product name is listed as "V2 Two in One Tablet" with a model number of "E134". This leads me to some FCC listings for the device, but they have minimal information that is of interest to me (aside from the fact that it actually passed FCC testing, of course). For the price, you can't beat it. Highly recommended!
- Aidan2024-06-27Great Linux tablet, advice on stylus, and non-repairability
Installed Fedora Linux immediately after receiving it, and just about everything works out of the box. Automatic screen rotation doesn't (might be fixable, haven't checked), and physical volume buttons must be remapped in order to work when keyboard is detached, but otherwise perfect. Super fast, super nice screen (albeit LCD, not OLED, but I wouldn't expect otherwise at this price point), and the keyboard is great. If you plan on using this tablet for art, I don't recommend installing the provided screen protector. I was trying to figure out why my lines were so jittery with my Wacom stylus, then I tried removing the screen protector which immediately solved the problem. The only reason I'm not giving this product 5 stars is because it is completely non-repairable. if the SSD or battery need to be replaced, there's no non-destructive way to open the device. I'm not even sure if a replacement battery could be sourced for this tablet if you could open it.
- A. Zinzer2024-06-09Great AMD alternative to Surface
Minisforum V3 (1 TB / 32GB) pre-ordered directly from Minisforum (not Amazon). Was looking for a Surface alternative and had my eye on the Asus RPG Flow, but this V3 has 1 'gimmicky' feature that I actually use - DP in as an external monitor. Also, I just tend to prefer AMD these days. I have some experience using Surface Pro 4, Pro 7, and Go 3. I own a Steamdeck and Powkiddy RGB30 that covers my portable gaming and emulation, but the V3's APU is 99% identical to the Asus Ally's Z1 Extreme (which has the NPU cores disabled) and it's noticeable. I also have a full gaming desktop that's my primary machine. I wanted a touschreen laptop or tablet that would complement what I already own. Use case is for TTRPG's: specifically PDFs and maps. I like Dungeondraft & Wonderdraft which don't work on Android / iOS / iPadOS. I like FoundryVTT, but again no mobile OS. I also have two 3D printers (Resin and filament) and prefer Windows (or Linux) for their slicing software. The V3 is significantly cheaper than a surface Pro, is heavier, has a worse stand, collects a lot of fingerprints, and is obviously a 1st generation product, but it performs great, fit my needs, and feels like a solid value (*at the pre-order discount price of $1,100 including all accessories). It also runs cool and quiet. There are already guides online that help with decreasing VRR minimum, adding integer scaling, and increasing overall wattage for higher performance. They are easy to implement and make a noticeable, positive impact. Bonus: When I'm at my desk I can use it as an external monitor so it's not just sitting around collecting dust.
- Jorge Eduardo Galicia Mata2023-08-30A
excelente producto