![]() ![]() ![]() The sequential read and write speeds are faster when bitlocker is turned off but this figure is only really important for large file transfers or copies so users shouldn't feel much, if any difference in normal use. The 4K write speed gets close to a 10 MB/s sped which is important. In terms of performance we were happy with the SSD. A USB drive or MicroSD card can help (Windows has options to allow MicroSD storage to be integrated into the system.) After installing our test suit, not including games, we reach 5GB free very quickly so be aware that large software installs may not be possible on the internal disk. A Windows 10 upgrade, available from July 29th, should enable a clean reset but this hasn't been tested so we can't say how much will be free after the upgrade. Expect around 15 GB to be free after installing some of the pre-installed software which we found to be unnecessary on a device that needs every CPU cycle and GB it can get. The 32GB eMMC non-upgradeable storage device comes with 21.8 GB of available space, before OS install. Note that full CPU power is also available under battery power. Check the link here for updates during 20. At the time of writing we don't have any test results for the CPU. The Atom X5 is the comparable 'next-generation' CPU to the Z3735 in the Switch 10E. Note that the Surface 3 uses the new, high-end Atom X7, a next-generation Intel mobile CPU that you will start to see more of during the second-half of 2015. The Microsoft Surface 3 has been added in the comparison tablet below and shows a 50% CPU performance improvement in the multiple CPU tests. The Switch 10E performs to the best of its abilities and matches the Lenovo Miix 3 8 in single and multi-cpu Cinebench tests. Obviously cooler environments and operating scenarios permit more Turbo Boost power. This Turbo Boost feature depends on thermal headroom - the ability to heat up without getting too hot. There's a nominal clock rate of 1.33 Ghz with stepping down to 800 Mhz and up to 1.83 Ghz when needed and possible. The Intel Z3735F is a quad-core CPU processor with integrated graphics and video decode/encode hardware. You could also open the back of the keyboard and put plasticine or similar in to make the base more stable. ![]() It's particularly noticeable when 'lapping' but should be less noticeable on models with an included hard drive. 'Tent' mode is also possible but the unit will slip around on its hard plastic edges if you place it on a low-friction surface.Īs with the original Switch 10 there's a tipping point. Remember that this isn't a 360-degree rotating hinge and can't lay flat with the keyboard but the stand mode, an important one, is there. The docking mechanism feels better than the original Switch 10 dock with strong magnets keeping things stable with the screen pointing towards or away from the keyboard. A slightly raised edge around the screen doesn't feel great but it's a good friction-point for holding the device. In terms of ergonomics the rounded corners and again, light weight (630 grams) make it easy to hold. Our is 'Shark Grey' but there are a number of other colors available. We didn't open it up to look for expansion ports though. The rear of the keyboard feels especially empty but it's light and likely to have a hard-drive inside some versions. Hard plastics with a hollow sound and a cheap looking pattern effect extend all round the outside of the tablet and keyboard segments. As one might expect on an entry-level PC the quality of the case gives it away. ![]()
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