Can this run on the laptop? How durable is it? Can I use it with BitMinter client?
476750
It will run just fine on a laptop, there may be an issue with heat as this device tends to get very hot. It has a metal shell and is quite durable. I am using the BFGMiner client and it is working perfectly.
476751
Yes you can run a antminer U1 on your laptop, but no advisable. the block erupter generates some heat and if overclocked get very hot.Your safest option is to purchase a USB hub, a USB fan and run the rig on a PC.Mining software for any block erupter require it source to be running constantly so a PC will be best.
476752
yes you cant run it on a laptop but you must have a usb hub with a min of 5000 millamp end dont over crowd it 4 unit at most each unit drain 2.5 w of power for durability there are working great 24/7 not overclock need extra fan cooling these baby really heatup soo be careful burn my finger hope that help
476753
Unless your laptop has no USB ports, or is some crazy wild OS, it should work. I'm not so sure about bitminter, I am unfamiliar with the program.
612303
Wouldn't bet on it. I couldn't even get the software to work on a PC. The device itself works perfectly. I use a notebook to record results, they never crash!
1395868
So far, for almost two years, it runs very well with Win7Pro and SSD with 16GB RAM and two 4TB drives (one internal and one external by USB 3.0) to serve as my network file server as well as my VMs (Ubuntu 12.xx and 14.xx) for computations. I never encounter any failure for this MB. Remember to install two different USB drivers (get them from ASUS driver download site) when you set up Win7/8 for enabling all the USB ports.
545860
It doesn't need any software to run, so there is no reason it wouldn't. I have used it on my machine before.
1261740
I'm also looking at this laptop myself. I've been wondering if it will run fine with Linux, and from the input here things are looking good! I'm looking to run Debian, probably the testing branch as it has a little more up-to-date kernel and software, but I'm also considering Arch. That distro is always on the bleeding edge so the most recent software should (hopefully) pick up every piece of hardware on this machine.
1855633
It has run flawlessly for the past year. I run Linux on a Raid 0 array. I have 2 gig of ram. Netflix, and videos are great even with standard video. Four gig, and a souped up video card would be marvelous. Master Rod
1880475
This is for a laptop. I had bought it and it worked awesomely. What are you running?
1188088
If you are running Windows virtually and that VM meets minimum specs I don't see why it wouldn't run. Keep it mind if the VM doesn't connect to internet at all, you will want to get the disc version.
877608
Yes i am running it on a windows7 laptop, at sometimes it locks up but this is not very often
2103341
It should be able to run it no problem. I recommend you don't run any big programs in the background and use your laptop on a hard smooth surface.
1185626
I played it on my laptop. Use whatever scdreen you want. What matters is the unit that plays the program.
1344128
I haven't used it on older operating systems, but my experience is all over the board with the other versions. I have had it work better on a netbook than a full powered desktop so its hard to say. 12 is better by far than other versions so I would give it a shot. I have noticed less conflicts when using other word processor programs (open office) than Microsoft Word.
566581
I use this computer for many uses, one of which is graphics work with the GIMP (gnu image manipulation program) which is similar to Photoshop (in both capabilities and requirements). This computer can easily run the program, and has enough ram to open/edit good sized documents, but will lag on big files or if you run a processing task of any magnitude. Simpler processing tasks like adjusting brightness and contrast work fine, but lag on big images to the point that it is (slightly) annoying if you use the active preview. I also have a powerful home- built desktop, and it's greater speed is both noticeable and welcome after using the laptop. Short answer: it will work fine, but it is the minimum, more power would be ideal if photo work is your focus. If you only edit photos occasionally, this laptop should perform fine. Disclaimer: I cannot speak on the software aspect of the computer(win8) and how much power it consumes, as I wiped the hard drive immediately after the computer arrived and replaced win8 with Ubuntu 13.04
221743
I am running 64bit ubuntu server without any problem, I do not run win8, I think it should be fine.
1065795
I haven't used the laptop myself, but son uses it quite frequently - and that is all he uses it for - Mincreaft! Works without any issues.
2182803
This is a fully functioning laptop, so any game that runs on windows should be able to run on it. Hope that helps.
1406066
From what I understand it runs on a full version of Windows 7 Home Premium so anything you could install or run on a similarly speced desktop or laptop you could run just as easily on this tablet.