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- The MiniBook X remains one of the few modern netbook-form-factor machines, and after over a year of heavy use, it has become a reliable everyday tool rather than just a novelty.
- Hardware: The keyboard and high-pixel-density screen are still excellent; minor issues like trackpad sensitivity and rubber feet coming off were easily resolved.
- Software: The user runs Fedora Silverblue with a custom desktop environment (Niri and Noctalia Shell), and the device handles writing, coding, browsing, and remote access smoothly.
- Performance: The N150 processor is adequate, the machine drives 5K displays via USB-C, and battery life has shown no degradation, though it's shorter than ARM devices.
- Overall: The MiniBook X has aged well, with only minor complaints about Linux polish and rubber feet durability, and remains a highly functional, compact machine for productivity.