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Hardware Lenovo Miix 510 Review and AMA, Coz there's no actual thread for it lol

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post Feb 9 2017, 12:49 PM

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can try download photoshop trial and test the pen? any issue such as palm rejection etc.

interested to use it as a drawing tablet haha.

any screen protector or protection case needed? just asking since never use any 2in1 or big tablet like this before.

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post Feb 9 2017, 04:13 PM

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QUOTE(Eiraku @ Feb 9 2017, 03:53 PM)
I have Ps/Ai/Lr CC and let me tell you that for an "optimal" touch experience, you're gonna need CC minimum. CS6 = tiny UI everything, unless you do the manifest hack. Ai/Ps CC even comes with a dedicated "touch" mode that embiggens the buttons even further for finger use, though I often just use them in "normal" mode.

With the manifest hack, CS6 works well enough too, though it's far less touch "aware" then CC which complicates things somewhat.

SAI should also work fine due to the fact that the Miix uses a "full" Wacom setup and runs the same Feel drivers that most drawing tablets do.

That said, I don't really draw (Ps is more my photo editor, and Ai more for logos/typography/publications) but I do take a shit tonne of written notes (Squid on Win10 is so much winz that it's not funny lol).

Also, one of the latest Win10 updates sort of added system-wide palm rejection of sorts, as it disables touch input when the pen is within hover distance EVERYWHERE. Which helps A LOT when I take notes (and should help for folks drawing too).

It's not "perfect" though (sometimes, while resting your palm on the device you pull the pen tip a tad too far from the the surface and your palm starts registering again) but it's much better than the Win 8 days that's for sure.

As for other issues, you need to understand that by nature Wacom AES (Miix) isn't like EMR (Samsung Note). It's more accurate and doesn't suffer from corner issues, but conversely it jitters somewhat if you draw too slowly and hover distance is slightly suckier than EMR.

Otherwise, it's a pretty awesome experience really, and decently comparable to my experiences with my old Note 3, but now with the power of full desktop software. 

It's especially good compared to the epileptically jitter happy Synaptic pen on the Switch Alpha 12. I can't even take notes decently with that one, and not being native Wacom, you'll need all sorts of drivers and stuff to make Ps/SAI even notice it's existence.

BTW, I if you haven't figured out by now, I actually picked the Miix 510 over the Switch primarily because of how much better the Wacom pen experience was. So yeah, if you need a pen, get one.
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thumbs up for the detailed explanation thumbsup.gif

yup they say switch pen was crap. anything with wacom is really reassuring having own a wacom drawing tablet myself (not sure integration for 2in1)
jittering wise will not be an issue. software like Lazy Nezumi pro can address this issue.

overall, thanks for the detailed explanation, will be exploring i5 version or i3 if bajet constraint laugh.gif

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post Feb 9 2017, 08:01 PM

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QUOTE(Eiraku @ Feb 9 2017, 04:16 PM)
And I'm not even finished yet lol.

As for screen protection, I currently have a tempered glass protector I got off the 'Bay. It works very well and doesn't really mess with the pen all that much, but it's slippery and depending on how you draw, you might need to order "matte" protectors for it for better pen "feel".

An alternative is to go to Mobile Outfitters in Times Square/Sunway as they do custom SPs in both matte and glossy, even up to laptop size.

As for cases, I ordered a folio case once, but trashed it soon after getting it - as it just makes the Miix even bulkier and prevents you from using that awesome kickstand.

In the end, I realised that I only really use my Miix as a "laptop" replacement, so I don't think such levels of protection is needed. I settled with wrapping it with some CF vinyl for scratch protection and getting a sleeve for it (as I don't use it with the keyboard cover attached. If you plan to keep the keyboard on, you might not even need a sleeve).

If you're gonna need more protection though, a folio case would be okay probably, or you can even get a full-body silicone protector for the Miix from Gumdrop Cases.

Also Drawing Tabs are primarily EMR, so there will be a sliiiiight difference in operational "feel" when using the Miix's AES pen (as per my EMR/AES explaination before)... just so that you are aware.

So yeah, hope that was helpful for you.
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great advice thumbup.gif thumbup.gif
hope your accessories doesn't cost you 10% of your whole unit biggrin.gif
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post Feb 10 2017, 04:29 PM

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QUOTE(Eiraku @ Feb 9 2017, 08:37 PM)
Nah, just got cheap stuff from eBay lol. Thankfully there ARE cheap stuff for the Miix, thank God, considering just how niche it is. With my spare ori Active Stylus included its nearly 10% though... but that's fortunate as most other brands' active styli is sold AT 10% of the Miix price on its own already.

That said, that laptop PB takes it over the edge but considering its a powerbank (and can charge my other laptops/gadgets as well), I'll just turn a blind eye to it lol.
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All these details really make me craving for it haha

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post May 31 2017, 09:49 PM

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QUOTE(waqqas80 @ May 30 2017, 07:18 AM)
Ordered the i5KB for RM3246 from 11 street. Hope to get by Friday.
Also ordered tempered glass + adapters from Lazada.
Fingers crossed.
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6th gen processor?
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post Jun 2 2017, 04:22 PM

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QUOTE(waqqas80 @ Jun 2 2017, 04:31 AM)
Confirm 7th gen. Received the Miix oredi.
Seller's price was RM3346 but I use RM100 11street voucher. Seller is TMT. Invoice/receipt from Thurdermatch actually.

Still cant test the stylus tho. Searched whole ioi city but no shop has stock for 4a battery. Hav to order online.
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but now the price is RM3499 before discount? same seller at 11strt
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post Jul 30 2017, 12:12 AM

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can someone confirm if gen-7 version has micro SD slot?

some review say got, some say no, so which is which?
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post Aug 17 2017, 11:04 PM

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any great software recommendation to use with its touch feature?

got my i5 version few weeks ago haha
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post Aug 21 2017, 11:01 PM

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QUOTE(Eiraku @ Aug 18 2017, 08:51 AM)
TouchMe Gesture Studio (in Windows Store) or MultiSwipe (check the website) for universal multi-touch gestures. I control almost everything at OS level with multi-touch gestures now (with TouchMe) and it's pretty neat.

For touch video players, try Potplayer. For note taking which syncs between your Android/iOS phone (and you'd rather not use the Universal App version of OneNote), try MetaMoji Note.
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nice, gonna explore them biggrin.gif
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post Nov 11 2017, 09:27 PM

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How to fully utilise the type-c port? Any recommended port extender?
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post Nov 11 2017, 10:20 PM

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QUOTE(Eiraku @ Nov 11 2017, 10:05 PM)
Unfortunately, it's not TB3 so we're stuck with 3.1 options (minus PD), but that already gives us a good array of stuff to work with. Unfortunately, due to the Macbook "dongle life" situation, most are horribly overpriced. And funny that they ALL seem to either come in Silver or Space Grey lol.

But lately more affordable options are hitting the market and most of them work OK... except some weird compatibility issues with SOME passive VGA/HDMI adapters (passive are usually the cheap ones that look like cable converters).

Personally I'm using both a generic plastic "Type-C HUB+" and the slightly better known Dodocool Type-C Hub (both with HDMI, 2x USB and Type-C PD - not working as we don't have PD). They work as expected (even with a HDMI - VGA converter) but finishing is a bit on the dodgy side on the "supposedly" aluminium Dodocool (it's not really).

Also, Aukey seems to have a good quality yet inexpensive hub out recently (the CB-C49), and the updated version of the generic HUB+ (with a flat cable vs mine with a round cable) seems nice as well so there's a lot to choose from.

So yeah, you're spoilt for choice. Just remember that anything  TB3 won't work with our Type-C and PD ports aren't worth crap for us.
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Great share thanks. Personally i dont mind spending a little to get some reliable equipment. The aukey cbc49 seems to be on the high side but seems reliable. Im about to buy from lazada but seeing them shipped from oversea with no warranty worries me. Any idea where to get em with warranty? Thanks!
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post Nov 19 2017, 03:29 PM

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Hi all,
would like to recommend this free toolbar that create customized short key.
very useful for photoshop or other task.
you can customize the key size, predefine hotkeys, move it around, hide it when unused.

not much documentation and decent presentation since it is developed by some freelancer.
take some time to get used to it but once you know how to use it, it is damn useful

thanks.

http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/threads/to...download.63014/
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post Nov 24 2017, 02:28 PM

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anyone scratched their screen when using the pen?
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post Nov 24 2017, 08:52 PM

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QUOTE(Eiraku @ Nov 24 2017, 06:08 PM)
I have a tempered glass protector on my screen to avoid just that. So far it's been working fine without any loss of pen sensitivity, thankfully.
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My screen protector terus scratched. I wonder without it the glass display itself will get scratched that badly or not
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post Jan 17 2018, 09:19 PM

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is this compatible with?

https://shopee.com.my/AUKEY-Power-Delivery-...IBoCqaAQAvD_BwE
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post Mar 16 2018, 01:55 AM

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Just found out there is a miix 630, researching its difference with 520
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post Mar 16 2018, 06:37 PM

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QUOTE(Eiraku @ Mar 16 2018, 10:32 AM)
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.
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Yup almost about what is reviewed online.

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

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post Jul 15 2018, 08:18 PM

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anyone bought locally screen protector?
searching for other sources besides taobao
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post Jul 16 2018, 11:40 PM

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QUOTE(GymBoi @ Jul 16 2018, 11:07 PM)
I got mine from Sunway Pyramid .... suddenly forget the shop name but it's very famous for phone skins ...it's lifetime warranty ... anytime u feel tak syok with the protector, bring back to them and they will change new .... its more like a skin ... of course they do not have anything fitting for Miix (maybe now have i not sure) so they custom cut for me last time .... using since I got my Mixx till now ... so far so good ... i got matte ...

Maybe I say like this then others can remember the shop name .... top floor near the IT area
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how much ar like that?

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QUOTE(GymBoi @ Jul 21 2018, 09:40 PM)
yes yes
hmm quite expensive ... i can't remember really ... 100+ to 200 like that i think ... but I believe it's lifetime warranty yeah ... anytime u want go change also can .... i see alot ppl go change ... no question asked
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Alright mate will check em out, thanksss

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