This is a remarkable computer at a rock-bottom price. The processor on mine is an Intell H100, which is about as fast as a 10-year old Intel i5. But unlike an older computer, mine has a 500GB fast NVME SSD, which makes the system very responsive. It also supports two 4K monitors, two USB 2 and two USB 3 ports. Also it is as light as a laptop and uses less power than most. This is the perfect computer for most people who still want a real monitor and keyboard.
However, it does come with an unusal version of Windows 11 Pro. First thing I noticed when I powered it up is that Chrome was present on the desktop. Never saw that before. So I told Windows to reset the system, with a fresh copy of Windows downloaded from the Internet. When it came up, Chrome was still there. Never saw that either.
So I zeroed the drive, downloaded Windows on another machine, and installed Windows from a flash drive. Chrome was no longer on the desktop, but now I had Windows 11 Home, instead of Pro. Never, ever saw that before.
I conclude that the system comes with a special version of Windows, probably the one used in China. I call in PRC windows. Is that bad? I say No. Because if that bothers you, you can still download and install a 100% genuine US version of Windows for free. Microsoft knows the machine is licensed, and you don’t need an activation code to install and use Windows 11 Home.
I also installed Ubuntu Linux on it, and now I dual boot the machine.
I recommended this machine to a friend, and he loves it. I’ve also recommended it to my computer club, and mostly everyone else who will listen. However I always, always, tell them it comes with PRC Windows.
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