BTW, as promised, this is how my standalone HDMI adapter looks like:

Unfortunately I don't have a direct VGA adapter either, as I'm primarily using HDMI output. Later I'll take a picture for you if I can find it.

Also, I have one of those Dodocool 7-in-1 Type-C adapters incoming to test (as the multi-adapter I DO have right now is kinda built like crap and I'm entirely not satisfied with it - even if it does work well).

As for the "resolution can't support thing", sounds like a lot of flying BS to me, as Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode specs SEEMS to support everything INCLUDING VGA.

That said, the FULL spec for DP Alternate Mode is a load of flying BS on its own. See below:



Of particular interest is the last part before the diagram: Adapters need to be "active" aka chipped and not just dumb direct adapters/cables.

And how the eff do we know which display adapters are chipped and which are "dumb"? Welcome to the Type-C adapter Wild Wild West, where we actually don't.

So maybe, the direct VGA adapter you have is actually not chipped, when the HDMI one IS.

BTW, the Switch Alpha 12 Type-C is actually a bit different from ours, as it seems to be made NEARLY to Thunderbolt 3 spec (it supports PD when ours don't, so God knows what else it supports even if it's NOT TB3 certified).

And, yes, TB3 supports dumb, unchipped adapters PULAK.

So yeah, the Type-C standard is a total clusterfucuk, I know. So much for "one port to rule them all".

ahh, i just read your post ... seems you have dodocool the one that i ordered yesterday ... works well right? not sure how long it will reach here ..

Mine was ordered a few hours before I posted that lol. I had the non-HDMI version of the Hootoo Shuttle multi-hub before  (sold it off due to not having the HDMI), so I expect the Dodocool to work about the same as that one (only a bit bigger in size).

Later when mine arrives I'll post my impressions here (if yours don't arrive first lol).

As for charger, it's a bit complicated. The Miix uses a non-standard Lenovo charging tip, so even if you see "Lenovo" written on a universal adapter box, it might not be the one for us.

For me, I got myself the Innergie ICE 65 AND THEN contacted Innergie to get the right tip (Tip-"i" to be exact).

You can also ask the staff at a few shops for that particular tip when buying any Energie universal adapters because Innergie actually provides them a box of spare extra adapters (and if you're in luck they should have an extra "i" Tip).

As for specs, our ori one is a 45W adapter so anything 45W+ should work fine (as long as the Voltage/Amperage is within spec, and most Innergie adapters are at least, AFAIK).

Also, you can try contacting Lenovo directly to purchase a spare adapter if you don't want to bother with a universal one. Or you can just punch the adapter model number into eBay and get a spare that way.

haha .. i placed almost the same time as yours for dodocool .. haha .. .. Can't wait connect Miix to 29 monitor!

by the way,  Innergie ICE 65 looks nice... free tips program need to pay any postage, etc? Thanks for very helpful in this thread! ..

Confirmed i7 has MicroSD slot, but I havent test that out. Just got mine i7 last week for RM4380.

Accesories for Miix is rather hard to get in Msia, so I bought all of my accessories from Taobao. Already received my Tempered Glass(free back protection sticker) for RMB48 , and 8 in 1 type c adapter for RMB299, delivery charge is like RMB22 each.

That's cheap. I got mine for RM4450.

Hey Bro, your Dodocool arrived yet? Mine is already at my Homebase so I should be able to play-play with it tomorrow (still at Workbase now).

Hey Bro, your Dodocool arrived yet? Mine is already at my Homebase so I should be able to play-play with it tomorrow (still at Workbase now).

RMB299 All in One Type C adapter works fine with external monitor. I think taobao a good place to get Miix accessories

The Dodocool wasn't actually THAT expensive either, it's only RM105 off Lazada. That said, yeah, most Type-C stuff is overpriced in shops, due to it mostly being targeted to Mac folks lol.

Anyway, the semi-metal Dodocool is surprisingly compact for what it is, here it is compared to my (even cheaper, but entirety cheapo plastic) eBay hub.



And so far it works very well indeed.

cons of Miix 510:

1) some of the type-c to HDMI adapter doesn't work
2) Type-c do not support Power Delivery
3) wrong design of Right Shift key (very annoying)

Why 720 still not in Msia yet, since it has been launched in some other countries

Switch 5 I think is here already IINM, if you can stand the wonky stand. The power button fingerprint scanner is genius though.

Otherwise it looks like Lenovo Malaysia doesn't really plan to bring the 720 in - as we're like the only folks who got the 510 "refresh" to Kaby Lake. I've searched high and low and seems like the Internets aren't even aware that the 510 was refreshed.

Also, maybe I'm lucky but all my 3 Type-C HDMI adapters have worked fine so far (including the cheapo plastic God knows what in the pic above next to the Dodocool)... funnily enough.

Seng_Kiat That's sad to hear. Any chance you can try with another device to confirm that it's not the hub that's the problem?

Also, any pics of your Dodocool? Is it the one with Ethernet + VGA?