KOOFORWAY 8" 2-in-1 Mini Laptop, Intel N95, 12GB RAM, 1TB SSD | Compact laptop with touchscreen, stylus support, HDMI, USB-C, Wi-Fi 6 and BT 5.2 for work, travel,study and entertainment

I have been on the hunt for a tiny laptop of this size since netbooks were either discontinued or grew into the 10inch lame chromebooks of today. Yes, there are the likes of the GPD laptops, but they cost twice as much as this one and most have the GamePad controls that I did not want on a small laptop of this size. Here I present, the KOOFORWAY 8inch mini laptop! I absolutely love this thing, and I really mean that. I don't write reviews hardly at all, but this one deserves it! Overall quality - First off, the build quality is insanely good. It has a full aluminum build, glass display and PORTS!!! No dongles needed here! It actually has some weight to it, which is awesome, as it DOES NOT feel like a cheap crappy laptop. it feels quality! Now, how does it perform? Pretty dang well! My version W/ N150, 12GB RAM, 512SSD runs Windows 11 Pro out of the box and was pretty quick to setup considering windows itself takes a bit. I am an Owner/Operator truck driver meaning I own and operate my company out of my truck myself. I needed a tiny laptop to keep in my truck for entering expenses into my accounting software, email with Thunderbird, invoicing, scanning and printing shipping documents, internet tabs open and other office software. It will run all of that at the same time with no slowdowns or issues. I can even put it into tablet mode and grab a signature really quick, rotate it back and print out the shipper or receiver paperwork in seconds. Push it to the limit - I am so impressed with this thing that I was curious how much it would handle. I am a Star Wars nerd and decided to install a game or so. (Power Settings Performance) This thing will even run Dice's 2017 release of Battlefront 2 on low settings at a solid 30FPS with minimal slowdowns (after configuring video settings) which is insane for something of this size. The wireless card is fast enough for online gaming. But I do recommend a wireless mouse as the TrackPoint is not great for the gaming side of things but is awesome for everything else. Battery life - in day-to-day use (Power Balance/Power Saving Profile) in and out of the truck it will last the full day on battery no problem. The best part? I can charge it with my phones USB-C charger right in the truck! No more power adapters or inverters! Peripherals - the keyboard is decent. It's no ThinkPad, but the way they resized some of the keys to give you the best typing experience just works. I have no problem typing on it. and it has a number row! The TrackPoint, this thing works really well once you get used to it. It seems like it would be a ThinkPad style TrackPoint, but it is not. It seems like a tiny, curved touch screen that you run your finger along to move the mouse instead of angling your finger like on a TrackPoint. It works good especially after you adjust the sensitivity in mouse settings based on your finger size. Touchscreen, I don't use it a ton except when scrolling web pages or using the supplied digital stylus for signatures. It is very similar to a phone touch screen in sensitivity and works well. Downsides - there aren't many, but the biggest is the speakers are very quiet even at full volume. The fan with kick on lightly with medium usage applications and on full with high usage applications, but the fan is very quiet. Even with the quiet speakers, they still overpower the fan noise just fine. The laptop gets warm with high usage applications, but the cooling system keeps up. Also, the fans almost never kick in with day-to-day business use. Wants - I would love a version of this machine with LTE/5G support, so I don't have to rely on my phone's hotspot. Also, louder speakers would be nice. Overall, I absolutely love this tiny laptop. I have other laptops such as a MacBook Pro, Toughbook, and a few other Dell business laptops. But this one takes the cake. I mean, it's a tiny laptop that I can take pretty much everywhere, is about the same size as an iPad mini and runs FULL WINDOWS 11! What more could you want for an "on-the-go" do all machine that blows away what any phone could do! Who is this for? - As a small business owner, or someone that wants an iPad Mini sized FULL WINDOWS 11 machine that is USABLE! I couldn't recommend this machine enough! If this thing ever gives up or I wear it out (which I don't think I could) I will 100% be purchasing another from these guys. Thank You for producing a small laptop the big OEMs didn't think we needed!

Pros: Tiny, full laptop, N100 provides reasonable performance (far better than Nxxxx and Jxxxx laptops). Far cheaper but much less powerful than the same-sized GPD laptops. 2280 NVME can be upgraded. Solid build. USB-C + USB-A and HDMI and RJ45 ethernet. No crapware. The only customization is the boot BIOS logo screen otherwise these are all the same. Not a chromebook. Cons: Keyboard design layout. The QWERTYUIOP row is grossly misaligned for touch-typing. What should be the backspace key is a forward-delete, and the tiny forward delete key (which most people don't even use) is the actual backspace. No way to scroll up/down with the mouse. Magnetic stylus barely sticks to the lid. The split space bar design is pretty mediocre. This same laptop is sold by many names and prices on Temu, Aliexpress, and Amazon (Pocket 8, P8, Crelander, Mini 8, Koosmile, etc.) Shopping for a good deal on Amazon you can get it for $360 versus $400-$470. It's only about $30 more on Amazon than on Temu (Crelander) so definitely worth getting it through Amazon. And again, much cheaper than the far more powerful GPD mini laptops. Works great with a portable/bluetooth keyboard/trackpad with is pretty much a necessity given the bad keyboard row alignment. The main similarly budget alternative would be a 10-inch N100 or N150 laptop by Chuwi or an 8-inch from X+ Piccolo. It's a modern alternative to the classic Toshiba Libretto and twice as fast as the last 11-inch Macbook (early 2015 Air) from Apple. The Intel N100 is really pretty darn impressive, but it is NOT a Core i3/i5/i7. For a lot of people this laptop is great. However 8-inches for a laptop clearly requires some very intelligent product design for the keybaord+mouse which unfortunately is not delivered here. With a portable keyboard though this becomes a lot more viable. Photo: this laptop versus the 11-inch 2015 Macbook

As an IT manager, I’ve spent my fair share of time in data centers. I’ve even spend a couple summers interning there as well. For all my experience, I was always surprised by how outdated the setup was. Some companies even had whole desk and chair setup so you could put up a desktop or a laptop to connect to the environment. Having to move to another cage was always a hassle and I know the powerplug/ethernet cable dance by heart. All this to say that this handheld-PC is the absolute dream for anyone working in a datacenter with any frequency. Not only is it small and easily portable, but it has a myriad of ports to connect to machines and even an ethernet jack (something many other companies are dropping off PCs these days) so you can plug directly into the network environment – not that most Data Centers do NOT allow wifi networks, so a direct connection is the best, and only, way to go. The USB-A port is also great for connecting older tech like a USB to Serial port adapters, Firewall connectors and even external PCs. This little guy has enough RAM and processing power that I was able to transfer 3TB in about 2 hours from USB external drive through the PC to a PURE NAS via Ethernet – all while running Youtube Music and re-imaging the secondary High Availability (HA) firewall. Outside of work, the screen is touch-enabled and rotates. Many a time I’ve read some e-books while waiting or on the train or used it as a notebook with the (included) stylus, you can easily pop open OneNote and scribble down notes without an issue. While the digitizer isn’t perfect, I tried using paint and could make smooth-enough lines. Obviously, I’m not Picasso, but it serves. The battery life is also great, getting me through an entire server deployment on one charge with enough leftover to keep my entertained on the ride home. While this can be the perfect datacenter PC, it also would be great for anyone who needs a little PC that can be carried and stored easily and is always available to just DO. I mean, you could even take it camping (if you’re brave enough). Oh, also it has USB-C charging with is even more versatile than ever. 5 Stars and this is a definite part of my go-bag going forward!

I bought anD receiveD this back in August (3 months ago). At first, this workeD wonDerfully. I DiDn't like WinDows 11 (it got so hot anD maDe a bunch of noise even when I DiDn't have any apps running), so I installeD Linux Mint insteaD anD it workeD very well. It maDe no sounD, ran smooth, anD was great from general working anD streaming, for a while. Eventually, the keyboarD starteD giving me problems. First, the right arrow key malfunctioneD. I was watching a Youtube viDeo when the viDeo suDDenly starteD skipping forwarD, until the right arrow key just stoppeD working entirely. I thought it probably broke since I constantly useD that key to skip viDeos forwarD, but no. Just this week, I founD myself lockeD out of my account. I reset my passworD, loggeD into my account, anD realizeD that my keyboarD malfunctioneD again, but in a Different, unexpecteD way. Were you wonDering why all the Ds in this review is capitalizeD? It's because every time I press D, the keyboarD also now registers D+Shift, which was the cause of me being lockeD out since my original passworD haD a lowercase D. The Shift key also now presses PrintScreen, so my PC keeps trying to take a screenshot. I can't even use the number symbols anymore because of this, so I can't write any email aDDresses for work. AnD before anyone claims that it was Linux Mint's fault, no. I reverteD to an olD backup before the problems starteD anD it's still there. I ran a Different Linux Distro anD it's still there. I even reinstalleD WinDows 11 anD, as you can plainly see, it's still there! I absolutely loveD this thing at first, but now it's become absolutely unusable. I regret ever buying this. Will finD a replacement soon. EDIT: It's 5 months after purchase anD this laptop is cookeD. Battery barely lasts 3 hours now. It also completely Drains in sleep moDe. Don't buy this if you intenD to use this very frequently.

As an insurance agent, this is a very invaluable tool to have. I'm constantly on the go, I find myself weening off my bulky 15" laptop in favor of this beautiful device especially when I do a presentation at someone's home. I can just hook it up to their TV, if I need to upload a document, I plug in my scanner no problem. My wife and I have a booth at a flea market every weekend which we sell stuff and I bring this along to give quotes on life insurance etc. I used to bring my 15" laptop but we have such limited space it was just too big to put anywhere. Not anymore, now I bring my 8" mini and now I can do quotes in the palm of my hand. People are blown away when they realize that it's an actual computer not a tablet. Setting this up was very easy, most of my work is on google so I just signed in to my account and I was up and running in no time. I'm old school, I need a mouse ALWAYS and kudos to those that have mastered the function pad on a laptop, however I'm not one of those . As you can see in the video, I don't need it at all. With 512 GB I have plenty of storage space for my needs. I also want to point out that it does have a USB C (SS/P) port on it which is crucial if you want fully functional hub/docking station. Older laptops like mine only have USBC SS. For those of you that don't know what I mean, the hub/docking station needs both SS(Super Speed) and P (Power) in order for for them to work properly (That's why if its just an SS the HDMI ports don't work but everything else does because it needs more power) The magnetic stylist was an added bonus, it comes in handy when I need signatures. The battery life it remarkably long, On a full charge I had it running off and on all day and it was only half way. I was originally looking at some of those high end tablets before I saw this KOOFORWAY, and when I compared prices of them I was so shocked to see how much they were charging for a tablet that don't do a fraction of what this machine can do. Bottom line is that you'll get a lot more bang for your buck investing in a KOOFORWAY 8 Inch 2-in-1 Mini Laptop that you ever will with a tablet. I would recommend this to anyone, especially those that are in sales and/or always on the go. ***PLEASE NOTE*** This unit did NOT come with the case that is pictured, I bought it on Amazon a few years back and now I'm using it for my mini and it seems to be working just fine. I hope this helps you when deciding PC Vs. Tablet :-)

UPDATE: today I received the mini laptop that I ordered to replace this original machine (that has the bubble under the factory-installed touchscreen film / screen protector). I am happy to report this second unit's film is perfect. I am sending back the defective unit and will be keeping the replacement, because it is an awesome mini laptop. ________________ I wanted this mini Windows notebook for when traveling on long-haul flights to Asia (14 to 15 hr flight from SFO to the Far East); at less than three pounds this machine is far better than my having to lug a 17" notebook that weighs 7 lbs with the charger. When this arrived it did not disappoint. It is a high quality, fully featured notebook. And it comes with Windows 11 Pro, a nice touch considering nowadays many consumer notebooks come installed with Windows Home Edition. Also kewl, it has all the ports you need for this notebook to function as a full-size PC (HDMI; USB 3.0; USB-C; RJ45 network port; old school, 3.5mm audio jack/port). Other things I like: display is crisp, sharp, and bright; the rotating touchscreen display; a decent integrated mouse; the backlit keyboard; an included stylus; and the excellent specs (1TB storage; 12GB RAM; Bluetooth 5.0; fast processor; etc.) Alas, I am returning the machine because underneath the preinstalled touchscreen film / screen protector there's an air bubble, about half the size of a pea. It is noticeable whether the display background is white or black. If this was a $200 machine I would simply ignore that bubble on the screen, but for $513 USD (taxes included), I demand better. So I regretfully returned the machine today. But I like this little guy so much that I immediately bought a second one, and simply will wait for the refund on the return. P.S. I could have rated this with fewer stars, but for now I don't think this otherwise fine machine should be poorly rated simply because of a bubble underneath the screen protector. But if the second one has a detectable bubble on the dispaly, that would burn my bacon and negatively affect the stars I give. P.P.S. Yes, I did try to GENTLY press the bubble to see if I could get rid of it, but the touchscreen film/screen protector is too thick, massaging it had zero effect on the bubble.

I’m going to be honest, I bought this pocket pc as a new toy to play and tinker with during Black Friday given the deal I got on it. And I have opinions. It’s neat. I can see a purpose for it if you travel and want a capable little media device or some form of entertainment. Or a decent windows tablet which I think it excels at really. Or even a retro game emulator, which it also does really well once you tweak it. The keyboard is terrible. It’s just terrible. Not that the buttons feel bad, it’s the layout. The QWERTY row is shifted to the left to where WASD don’t quite line up, I say this with gaming in mind. But even if not for gaming you just can’t really comfortably or quickly type on the thing. It gets 1/5 stars The mouse nub is ok for what it is, I’d give it a 2.5/5 stars Also whilst digging around in the bios and checking a few things I found that the ram speed was limited to 3200 for some reason. Maybe it was just my unit. But I moved that up to 4800 and tested and verified and it’s happy and snappier. I also modified some of the power limits on the N150 with a few other things. So if you know tech and get one, give the bios a look. But truthfully where I think this thing shines is being a retro emulation device. I have one of those expandable controllers that I drop it into when it’s in tablet mode and I have had no problems running N64, PS1, and I haven’t really ventured into PS2 far yet but it seems promising (I say all that with there being some emulation tweaks to get everything running happily) I think I’ll keep it just for that reason. Emulation. But seriously that keyboard is just terrible. If it was better it’d be a 5/5 star device.

I’ve been on a lookout for this compact form factor windows laptop for a while now and every time I got one it was poor quality. This is the first one with a metal shell so that’s already off to a good start. The unboxing experience was on par with major US manufacturers such as HP and Dell. It came with a nice box and a nice plastic wrap - it’s clear that they’re trying to make a name for themselves and gain recognition in the market. The included accessories were a stylus (surprisingly also high build quality), a USB C charger (so you can charge it with any other USB C cable which is a standard but still nice), and two keyboard silicone covers neither of which are US keyboard adapted. The keyboard itself is incredibly nice to touch, by the way, totally not expected from Chinese brand. Right off the bat, the main downside is there’s nowhere to reliably store the stylus like on an iPad where you can magnetically attach it - if there is, I haven’t found it yet. The startup process will take a solid half an hour so go get that charger and buckle up. Once you’re done - connect your android when it asks you. Trust me you want that function it makes the laptop feel like a MacBook. Oh and did I mention? It supports thunderbolt hub. Meaning one usb c cable will: charge, connect HDMI, mouse, keyboard and as many USB ports as you want. The little mouse pad is a little funky - external mouse is the way to go. So is the keyboard but then again don’t expect miracles from an iPad mini form factor. Overall this is a great little laptop and I don’t have any major complaints. But as always, expect an update from me if anything goes wrong.

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Mais je suis tellement contente de mon achat. Ce mini PC remplit toutes les fonctions que je souhaitais. La fluidité, la réactivité, la qualité d'image et sa taille qui permet de l'emporter partout facilement. Le port HDMI permet de passer l'écran sur ma télé très facilement. En plus avec Windows 11, pack office et un stockage de 512Go. J'ai même été très agréablement surprise en voyant le clavier AZERTY alors que les vidéos que j'avais vu montraient un clavier QWERTY. Je recommande pour les personnes qui souhaitent un petit apareil facile à emporter pour faire de la bureautique, regarder des séries, télécharger de la musique, naviguer sur Internet, regarder des vidéos...

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