QUOTE(mactreouser @ Feb 13 2017, 01:47 PM)
Wow... Man... You are really a good analyst 😄👏👏👏
One thing I'm quite confused about :
So, 5-6 hours with your i5/8GB or i3/4GB?
QUESTION again 😝
i) how about the charger? No way to charge from PowerBank, right? Only wall plug with its own charger?
ii) where should I buy from? For better price, after service wise and warranty...etc
iii) what should I concern during checking the device after purchased ?
Check the post again, that 5-6 hour and 4-5 hour figure was for the i5/8GB versions of both the Miix and the Switch. Add 1 hour extra for each for the i3/4GB version, rough estimate.
i) Charger, well, you actually can charge the Miix from a PB, but it HAS to be one of those specialized 19v "Laptop" PBs. Fortunately for you, I have just finished testing a brand new, small and affordable 19v PB: The PQI 12000NB, as can be seen below next to a first-gen Xiaomi 10k PB:
It's about RM250-280 (available from Lazada), and can charge my Miix from 10% to about 50-80% in 2-3 hours, depending on running load. It can also simultaneously charge one of your typical USB powered gadget through the separately provided USB port (though understandably, this will lessen the charge it can supply the laptop being charged).
On the other hand, the Switch is capable of Type-C PD, so a normal PB should be able to charge it, albeit VERY SLOWLY as normal PBs don't do enough voltage for fast enough charging, especially compared compared to the 12000NB.
ii) Dunno, I got mine from Thundermatch PJ Digital Mall. They were kind enough to not only entertain my requests to test both the Switch AND the Miix, but they even searched their store for styli for both so that I could compare them. Also, they have a very flexible payment policy (mine was paid half-cash, half-EZpay). Warranty wise, Thundermatch is also an authorised Lenovo dealer IINM and everything has been solid so far. They even have a week-long 1-to-1 exchange policy IINM.
Otherwise, any Authorized Lenovo Dealer or brand name PC shop you are comfortable with should be okay.
Additionally, both Acer AND Lenovo offer warranty extensions, though I haven't quite clarified with Lenovo yet (they haven't gotten back to me) about how exactly to get an extension with them. It's simpler with Acer, you just buy an Acer Super Pack (kinda like Apple Care).
iii) Check the box contents, check the serial number, turn the device on, see if it boots as it should, check the cameras, check the "System Properties" to see if it's up to spec. Also, if you get it from a shop with a 1-to-1 exchange policy (like All-IT or ThunderMatch), you'll have a week (or so, depending on the shop) to fully test the device to your satisfaction.
Oh, and once home, do check your warranty online with Lenovo/Acer (just in case) and confirm the warranty period. If the starting date's off, contact them and ask how to re-adjust.
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Feb 13 2017, 03:50 PM