Eve V

Eve-Tech was founded in December 2013.{{Cite web|url=https://eve-tech.com/pages/about/|title=About|website=Eve-Tech|access-date=30 January 2018}} Their first product, prior to the Eve V, was a Windows 8.1-based tablet computer, the Eve T1, which was announced on December 2, 2014, and released on December 8.{{Cite web|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/finland-based-eve-tech-reveals-8-inch-windows-81-tablet-eve-t1|title=Finland-based Eve Tech reveals 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet, the Eve T1|last=Callaham|first=John|date=2 December 2014|website=Windows Central|access-date=30 January 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/eve-tech-8-inch-tablet-t1-now-available-159-euro|title=Eve Tech's T1 Windows tablet is now available to order for an affordable €159|last=Edmonds|first=Rich|date=8 December 2014|website=Windows Central|access-date=30 January 2018}}

Over the course of time, the V was developed in an open online community with more than 1,000 members collaborating globally with Eve-Tech.[http://www.tomshardware.com/news/eve-tech-hybrid-pc-indiegogo,33065.html Tom's Hardware | Eve-Tech Launches Pre-Orders for the Hivemind-Designed 'Eve V' Hybrid] 21-11-2016. Retrieved 21-06-2017 The computer was announced in October 2016,{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/intel-backed-tablet-pc-hybrid-eve-v-will-hit-indiegogo-in-time-for-the-holidays/|title=Intel-backed tablet-PC hybrid Eve V to hit Indiegogo for the holidays|last=Dolcourt|first=Jessica|date=20 October 2016|website=CNET|access-date=30 January 2018}} and a pre-order campaign was initiated on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo one month later.{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/intel-backed-eve-v-project-challenging-microsoft-surface-pro-2016-11|title=Even Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants to get his hands on this startup's $1399 Surface Pro-killer|last=Weinberger|first=Matt|date=22 November 2016|work=Business Insider|access-date=30 January 2018}} The company achieved their funding goal in a matter of 4 minutes and sold out all 500 units.[http://www.geektime.com/2016/12/20/how-helsinkis-eve-v-crowdsourced-computer-could-rival-apple/ Geek Time | How Helsinki's Eve V Could Rival Apple] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001031023/http://www.geektime.com/2016/12/20/how-helsinkis-eve-v-crowdsourced-computer-could-rival-apple/ |date=2017-10-01 }} 12-12-2016. Retrieved 25-01-207{{Cite news|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-surface-pro-challenger-eve-v-sells-out-in-3-hours-starting-at-699/|title=Windows 10 Surface Pro challenger Eve V sells out in 3 hours, starting at $699|last=Tung|first=Liam|date=22 November 2016|work=ZDNet|access-date=30 January 2018}}

The Eve V shares some of its design features with similar devices such as Microsoft Surface Pro.[http://www.businessinsider.com/intel-backed-eve-v-project-challenging-microsoft-surface-pro-2016-11?r=US&IR=T&IR=T/ Business Insider | Intel backs Eve V] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113112655/http://www.businessinsider.com/intel-backed-eve-v-project-challenging-microsoft-surface-pro-2016-11?r=US&IR=T&IR=T%2F |date=2017-11-13 }} 22-11-2016. Retrieved 24-03-2017 The device, however, features an aluminium body which is 0.89 cm thick.[https://www.cnet.com/products/eve-v/preview/ CNET | Eve V Preview] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902151431/https://www.cnet.com/products/eve-v/preview/ |date=2017-09-02 }} 29-05-2017. Retrieved 12-06-2017 The large device comes with a base kit that includes a stylus pen and an Alcantara-covered keyboard.[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/5/29/15709040/eve-v-hands-on-preview-surface-pro-usb-c-microsoft-computex/ The Verge | The Tablet Microsoft Won't Make - Eve V] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804212311/https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/5/29/15709040/eve-v-hands-on-preview-surface-pro-usb-c-microsoft-computex |date=2017-08-04 }} 29-05-2017. Retrieved 12-06-2017

The device boasts a 12.3-inch, 2880x1920 Sharp IGZO liquid-crystal display with a 1:1500 contrast ratio and 400 nits brightness and an anti-reflective coating for visibility and clarity. The Eve V runs an Intel Core m3, i5, or i7 (up to 3.6 GHz) processor with a 16 GB LPDDR3 RAM and a 512 GB solid-state drive, in the high-end version of the device. The computer's kickstand can be extended from the back end to allow the V to stand in a variety of angles.[http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/59781/20170601/hybrid-laptop-eve-v-has-several-advantages-over-microsoft-s-surface-pro.htm/ Science World Report | Hybrid Laptop Eve V, Advantages Over Microsoft] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606140050/http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/59781/20170601/hybrid-laptop-eve-v-has-several-advantages-over-microsoft-s-surface-pro.htm |date=2017-06-06 }} 01-06-2017. Retrieved 12-06-2017

Along the sides of Eve V are two USB 3.0 ports, two USB-C 3.1 ports, with one having Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Furthermore, the device has a standard 3.5mm audio jack and a microSDXC reader. The battery is 48 Wh, with the developers claiming up to 12-hour active usage life. A fingerprint scanner is situated within the power button, located on the right-hand side, making it compatible with Windows Hello and a quadraphonic speaker system.[https://recombu.com/mobile/article/eve-tech-eve-v-hands-on-review#/ Recombu | Eve V Hands on Review] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113060325/https://recombu.com/mobile/article/eve-tech-eve-v-hands-on-review |date=2017-11-13 }} 02-06-2017. Retrieved 12-06-2017 A recent software update has caused Windows Hello to cease working, therefore causing this feature to no longer be usable on the device.{{Cite web|url=https://eve.community/t/goodix-fingerprint-scanner-not-working/15277/297|title=Goodix fingerprint scanner - not working|date=2019-10-27|website=Eve Community|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-13}}

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The Eve V has the Windows 10 operating system. An upgrade to the Pro version of 10 is also possible.[https://venturebeat.com/2016/11/23/some-mac-users-are-pre-ordering-699-eve-v-convertible-windows-tablets-on-indiegogo/ Venture Beat | Mac Users Opting For Windows 2-in-1 - Eve V] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216092050/http://venturebeat.com/2016/11/23/some-mac-users-are-pre-ordering-699-eve-v-convertible-windows-tablets-on-indiegogo/ |date=2017-02-16 }} 23-11-2016. Retrieved 21-01-2017

The Eve V was released to the public on December 4, 2017.

Currently, it can only be purchased directly from Eve-Tech online, where it has been promoted by periodic flash sales. However, Eve-Tech has experienced difficulties fulfilling orders, drawing complaints from customers who have not seen orders or refunds delivered 18 months after purchase.{{Cite web|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Growing-concerns-over-Eve-Tech-s-unfulfilled-orders-for-Eve-V-computers.413772.0.html|title=Growing concerns over Eve-Tech's unfulfilled orders for Eve V computers|last=Deakin|first=Daniel R.|website=Notebookcheck|date=9 March 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-06-25}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/2/22/18235909/eve-v-delays-shipping-ceo-interview-next-product|title=After a disastrous launch for a great computer, Eve CEO says it won't happen again|last=Byford|first=Sam|date=2019-02-22|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-06-25}}

Eve V received positive reviews from critics. Many noted, and even acclaimed, the collaboration between the community and Eve-Tech, as well as its range of I/O ports, hardware, inclusion of a smart keyboard and active pen, build quality and affordability. Many critics were impressed with its value; Upon comparison with the Surface Pro, the V was often favorably received.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnet.com/products/eve-v/review/|title=Eve V review: This Surface Pro killer compromises on performance|last=Low|first=Aloyslus|date=19 December 2017|work=CNET|access-date=30 January 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/eve-v|title=Eve V Review: Is this the cheap Surface Pro killer we've been waiting for?|last=Easton|first=Richard|date=29 January 2018|work=TrustedReviews|access-date=30 January 2018}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/15/eve-v-review/|title=Eve V review: The wisdom of the crowd mostly pays off|last=Velazco|first=Chris|date=15 December 2017|work=Engadget|access-date=30 January 2018}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/28/16703874/eve-tech-v-windows-tablet-laptop-review|title=Eve V review: Can a scrappy upstart undercut the Surface Pro?|last=Byford|first=Sam|date=28 November 2017|work=The Verge|access-date=30 January 2018}}

Many diverse issues were noted by critics. This includes, but is not limited to, various issues with the keyboard, such as the backspace key — reading "oops!" instead of conventional design, connection issues and its Alcantara design, the speaker system, the flash sale purchase model and the use of Intel Y-series CPU's compared to the Surface Pro's U-series.

While generally well received at launch, there has been widespread concern over Eve-Tech's ability to fulfil its orders due to the long delays faced by many customers. As of fall 2021, not all orders from December 2017 have been delivered.{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/eve-v-pc-startup-200000-dollars-refunds-never-paid-spectrum-monitors-143035514.html|title=All about Eve: The upstart PC brand struggling to pay back jilted customers|date=8 November 2022 }}

The orders from the flash sale of 2017 were offered to get a refund or proceed with the orders, Unfortunately this promise was not fulfilled for many customers that are still waiting in December 2023.

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