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This review has been updated relating to its audio since it was first published due to an error. The Coda Spirit: A Cheap Chinese Atom I must say that for a small unknown Chinese-like Atom device, I didn’t expect such answers to my questions, let alone this level of detail. Having confirmation of some of the onboard controllers on the other systems was good, as well as knowing that the system I have uses single-channel memory whereas two of the others use dual channel. In single-threaded workloads, our 2016 chip is easily trounced by a 2009 Core CPU. Note however that the E6500 is a 65 W part and the N3350 is a 6 W CPU, so technically performance per Watt is on the side of the N3350.

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With the NCEMASLD-32G, we should expect to see 200 MB/s read and 110 MB/s write on here. We have some data later in the review. The system is also reasonably light for the price. Standard cheap plastic materials here, however they had been finished with an element of finesse on the lid and the keyboard area. The keys have plenty of travel, rather than the chiclet types of keys that I have come to detest as a writer on long trips. The mouse pad has very good detection, and is suitably large for this sort of system, compared to some of the micro-pads used on 15-inch devices. Itgoes the extra step with its efficient, slim design by including a full-width keyboard that runs from edge to edge, making the most of its 12.5-inch profile for a comfortable typing experience, without wasting space on your desk. For the price, as mentioned, the specifications seem really impressive. At the end of the day, the heart is a dual-core Apollo Lake processor, specifically the N3350, which isn't breaking any performance records any time soon with its 1.1 GHz base frequency and 2.4 GHz turbo. This is paired with 4 GB of LPDDR4-1866 C15, which again isn't bad considering at this price people usually get 2 GB, which to be honest is not enough for Windows 10. Storage is perhaps a weak point, with only 32 GB of eMMC, which means after a full install of Windows 10Home there is only 18 GB left. But this is one of the party pieces of this design: expandable storage. Itincludes 64GB of fast eMMC storage and has a MicroSD card slot so you can add and swap extra storage as required (supports cards up to 64GB).

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Equipped with 802.11ac Wi-Fi, offering a more reliable wireless connection, with less chance of interference from other devices, so you stay connected when it counts. Love or hate them, video calls are a thing, and this laptop is well prepared – A built-in 2.0MP front-facing camera, along with integrated dual mics and speakers, means you’ve got everything you need to face them head-on. Making this the perfect companion for Teams and Zoom Calls. CODA 1.2 goes the extra step with its efficient, slim design by including a full-width keyboard that runs from edge to edge, making the most of its 12.5-inch profile for a comfortable typing experience, without wasting space on your desk. Love or hate them, video calls are a thing, and CODA 1.2 is a laptop well prepared– A built-in 2.0MP front-facing camera, along with integrated dual mics and speakers, mean you’ve got everything you need to face them head-on. Making this the perfect companion for Teams and Zoom Calls. Here’s the main area of the laptop, with everything in a small PCB. The single metal heatsink is for practically every chip in the system, with zero fan for this design.