Give a geek an inch...

7 inch, 8 inch, micro Punch! Hardware's diff but dey both are fun! ...

K. I have a 12/256 7". Got it from Amazon a month ago (yes, I paid the premium for a 30 day return option).

It is doing great, and, except for the driver issue which y'all resolved, (thanks) it's a tight little box - but not exactly what I wanted.

Enter the Oushedi 8" Win 11 pro box.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHR9SZYY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Essentially the same size, with an 8" 1200x800 convertible touch screen. It runs OneNote in tablet mode like a peach.

So, I hereby give the ups and downs.

Pros: 3.4 ghz. Everything the 7" has, but more efficient with a larger screen. Works as well as a Windows Tablet as possible for Win11. USB-C charging (yaay!). HDMI, 1 USB3, 1 USB C, Audio/mic jack, RJ45. Keyboarding is MUCH easier than on the 7". Spacebars work better. The trackpoint is IR or somthing, not tactical/mechanical like the eraser dot. Bluetooth and WiFi are stable. Viewing angle fully adjustable 180 degrees vertical/horizontal/tablet fold.

Played Uniiverse Sandbox on Steam reasonably cleanly even if technically below spec for annihilating planets & galaxies. The 1200x800 is insanely better than the 1024x600. Screen camera is a bit washed out without tweaking, but more than adequate for Zoom. I can see how an RJ45 could be useful in sensitive connection situations without having to dongle through the USB C/power port.

Cons: No SD/TF slot. only one USB. No access to the SSD.

Windows II Pro cannot be tweaked by StartAllBack for Left Hand task bar.

I'm running the 8" for a week or so, and if it handles my lifestyle, I will be selling the 7", with activated windows.

(note, the 7" came to me with 1 dead pixel. Didn't bother me, so I didn't return it.)

Special Geek Treat to give my age... My first Laptop...

Comments (4)

James Slagle

Nov 05, 2023

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I did take a look at that one recently. I do like that you can basically convert it to a tablet mode like the Yoga style laptops.

I would be curious how the swivel point handles everyday use. It looks like a point of failure would be where it swivels around under the screen.

Keep us updated on how it holds up.

Bryan Potratz

Replying to

Agreed, I'm a pit paranoid about it. It certainly isn't as robust as my old Fujitsu Life book converable. All I can do is run it at average usage until it fails. Until it does, it does seem to be a better option than the 7".

J-Bird

Jun 07, 2024

Hey Bryan: Have you tested stylus's with your P8 yet? It's advertised as MPP compatible but some owners have had problems.

(It looks very cool but I'll stick with my L4 for now. Still kinda jealous of that n100 low wattage speeds though)

Edited

Jun 08, 2024

Works fine with a generic active stylus.

Stylus Pens for Touch Screens,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JL9MLDS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share