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I’m in the market for a new Linux laptop. My current machine is a 2018 i7 with 64GB of RAM, a 4K screen, 1TB of storage, 2x USB-C and 1x USB-A.

I’m looking for something that can match my current specs but brings great battery life, modern Wi-Fi, and a fingerprint reader. I don’t have to have 4K, and may actually prefer lower resolution for the battery savings.

I’d love to hear some recommendations for a machine built within the past 12 months. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

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[–] [email protected] 34 points 1 year ago (23 children)

Have you looked into the Framework Laptop? It's highly customisable, upgradable, and repairable. I don't actually know how well it plays with Linux but as it is appealing to techy people who like to tinker I would imagine the community to be rather active.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (20 children)

Yup, it’s absolutely on my list. I’m specifically interested in the 16”, but it’s not available yet. Additionally, the soonest I could get the 13” is Q4. I’m wanting something before then.

Thank you for the feedback!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If you like open source bios and trackpoint along with hot swappable mechanical keys, then take a look at System76 Virgo.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I like the idea of a System76 machine, but have never used one IRL. Nor do I know of anyone who has one. As a result, I’m hesitant on making the leap without some level of expertise/experience to back up the decision.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I wouldn't use one. They made PopOS, and it's just crappy Ubuntu with a bunch of garbage changes.

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