No problem. As for 7) most HDMI Type-C dongles work fine... it's the direct VGA ones that are slightly more problematic.

As for myself, I do Type-C -> HDMI (using few cheapo dongles, and my Dodocool multi-hub) -> VGA converter and it works fine.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Mar 12 2018, 11:52 PM

Lenovo repair is fast, the replace it, after i e-mail them next day on site, seems alright

but right now Windows 10 1709 has this powernap issue, need to disable hibernate, if not wake up it will crash

any recommendation on affordable wireless display adapter that work with Windows 10 or cheapo type-c to hdmi? thanks.

This post has been edited by mitodna: Mar 13 2018, 10:38 AM

I have Chromecast for wireless (works OK for slides and stuff), and otherwise your typical cheapo eBay/Lazada Type-C to HDMI SHOULD work fine.

Chromecast dongle can use as windows wireless display?

Lenovo Malaysia has selling Miix Series online?

Can, but you have to specifically have Chrome running, even to cast the desktop entirely (and not just Chrome).

So for all intents and purposes, it's really Chromecasting rather than wireless displaying.

just got my 520.

this fella is toasty! and sucks battery like nobody's business

surprised to see mine comes with fingerprint scanner
msian 520 only comes with active pen 1

This post has been edited by doggydogg: Mar 15 2018, 02:10 PM

yes, it can easily reach 90 degree Celsius due to Turbo Boost.

If you don't need Turbo Boost, you can turn it off and the max temp will be 82 degree or below when you stress it.

To turn Turbo Boost off, go to Power Option, Processor Power Management, Maximum processor state,

change On Battery and Plugged in to 99.

After that restart the notebook.

Now my Miix 520 hovering between 40 to 55 Celsius. Play Star Craft II with low setting max is 79 Celsius. Average is around 72 Celsius (play games).

Or you can undervolt + repaste. Mine Turbos and still doesn't reach 90 at full tilt, only a shade below 80 max while benching (and around 70 when gaming).

But of course while a UV is relatively easy (just install ThrottleStop and test UV values for a stable UV), repasting needs you to open the Miix up, which is actually VERY easy as tablets go but it's understandably scary.

That said, mine's only a Skylake i5 so it might be just that.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Mar 15 2018, 05:04 PM

Just found out there is a miix 630, researching its difference with 520

It's a Snapdragon (ARM) driven Windows 10 tab, kinda like the old non-pro Surfaces, but with a slightly improved version of Windows RT with (relatively shitty) x86 emulation.

If you're ONLY gonna run UWP apps (from the store), and can live with slow 32-bit Windows API emu (or the even slow-er 64-bit emu) for everything else, then you're gonna enjoy the extra battery life and superior connected standby afforded by the Snapdragon.

Otherwise, it's crap.

Oh, and it's also a whole lot more expensive.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Mar 16 2018, 10:37 AM

hmmm, i am following your setting now. also im trying to push everything to lowest hahaha. ideally try to hit under 50c on normal use like web browsing/watching video. trying to keep the fan off if possible, but i understand, our weather here is super hard esp if not in aircon room hahahha.....


i saw there is a plastic frame around the glass.. is that brittle?
i got think of repasting... but considering the age of the item
ive used XTU to UV.. so far stable at -115v offset, -120v will bsod sometimes... but the temp is really not great.

ive never used throttlestop, ive installed it... u only tweak the FIVR tab? i saw it has multiplier tweak as well.

could you share your screencap of your throttlestop tweaks?

my goal now is lower temp & longer battery life. last night i tried to use it like i used my desktop, multiple stuffs running. 3d software, photoshop & multiple browser tab with youtube running hahaha.. it barely hit the 3 hour mark xD


uses snapdragon 845 SoC, only runs 32-bit applications.
expensive for sure. perfect if you need it to run office apps on the go? or use it as graphic presentation.



This post has been edited by doggydogg: Mar 16 2018, 04:46 PM

Yup almost about what is reviewed online.

Initially i thought it is a much more improved miix 510/520 but nope its different application

This post has been edited by talzer: Mar 16 2018, 06:38 PM

Below is the snapshot of my Miix 520 temp in my room....no aircon. For me, it is acceptable temp.




After played Star Craft II for 1 hour



May be today weather is cooler a bit that's why the temp didn't reached 70

This post has been edited by peterscm: Mar 16 2018, 08:56 PM

Bro it's me again, I just did the image but wow surprised that the size of the image is almost 1 to 1 haha ... total 175gb ... is there a way to make it smaller =.="

Well you can compress the image (there are compression options when you make it) but it's gonna add significantly to your imaging and re-installation time.

I see ... so pros and cons ... ok thanks again bro ... you're always very helpful !

Normally, people bought new notebook and use it as it. if Drive C is 175GB, they just use it as is and fill up whole 175GB.

For some people who have some knowledge and experience in PC configuration, they will partition drive C and make it smaller. Example like 100GB or depends on their preference. Recommended from 70GB to 100GB. Drive C is purely for OS and some standard software like Office, Winzip and so on.

Reason being when do a system backup (Drive C) the backup files will be smaller in size. Games (due to huge installed size) and document will be installed / save to other drive like D or E.

In case of restoration, you don't want your latest document being overwritten by old version or worst case lost it totally. Usually, restoration is done on Drive C (OS) and seldom on Data drive. Data drive normally will backup (copy and paste) to external hard disk.

Downloaded Movies, Songs and etc will be saved to other drive too.

My current setup is C (OS) - 112GB, D (Data) - 100GB, E (Lenovo - original partition, temporary file saved location) - 25GB

I also use 128GB mSD as my download drive - F.

Below is my Miix 520 drive layout. The CD Drive (Y:) is virtual CD drive.




My latest backup of drive C used up 18.5GB disk space in my Drive D. I also copy the backup to external HDD for safe keeping.


I know some will say it is overkill and does not like to have so many Drive to manage. Well, it is personal preference. I did it based on my many years of PC / Notebook setup / configuration experience and I am happy with it.

Btw, normally viruses will always attack Drive C where OS is.


Just my 2 cents.

This post has been edited by peterscm: Mar 19 2018, 12:22 AM

Hi all, wanna let go my 1 year old Lenovo Miix 510, still have 1 year warranty. Interested please contact me. Thank you!
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=4550076&hl=

what sdcard is best for miix 510? just got my i3 miix 510, comes with sdcard slot.