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Linux laptop recommendation thread🐧💻 (lemmy.world)
submitted 10 months ago by Toldry@lemmy.world to c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world
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I'm on the market to buy a new laptop, and Lemmy has successfully coaxed and goaded me to give Linux a serious try.

I've never used *nix as my personal OS.

Which hardware/laptop do you recommend? And which OS to pair it with for a Linux newbie?

I'm a software engineer, and quit my job to pursue an MSc in AI. So my uses will be:

  • programming
  • study
  • browsing lemmy
  • gaming
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[-] redbr64@lemmy.world 13 points 10 months ago

I have been eyeing a framework laptop. Just curious how you use the modular ports in your case: do you have different ones you swap sometimes?

[-] Marty@programming.dev 8 points 10 months ago

2 type c's and 2 type A USB are in it 99% of the time. I have the HDMI, and display port modules but have rarely used them. I also keep the 2.5Gb Ethernet for when I break the WiFi to get back into the router, and a microsd for when I reflash my raspberry pi's .

[-] maxprime@lemmy.ml 5 points 10 months ago

Is there any advantage to having extra ports over a dongle with all of those at once?

[-] GorgeousDumpsterFire@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

IMO, modular ports is not the main selling point for Framework. I was sold on their commitment to a platform that is repairable/upgradable.

[-] Marty@programming.dev 5 points 10 months ago

Other than they fit nicely into a pocket in my backpack...no. The main reason I love their product is the reparability aspect, allowing me to swap ports is just a neat feature.

[-] redbr64@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

I guess that makes sense, I can still just put the dongle I already have for edge cases like plugging into a DisplayPort monitor, needing Ethernet, etc. Also I didn't realize until someone else commented that they have extra storage ones, that would probably be one for me

[-] GorgeousDumpsterFire@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago

I have a "typical" set of ports (2x USB-C, HDMI, USB-A) that's on my laptop most of the time. I also have the 2.5GbE adapter that I use occasionally.

[-] redbr64@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I assume for charging you have to have the USB C one, and have it on a specific slot?

[-] GorgeousDumpsterFire@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

I can't speak for all of the models, but my AMD Framework 13 can charge on any slot. I really like being able to charge from either side of my laptop.

[-] redbr64@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

That's actually nice little bonus!

[-] refreeze@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

I keep a copy of Windows installed on a storage card, saves from having to mess about with partitioning for dual booting.

[-] redbr64@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Oh, they have extra storage cards, that's pretty sweet actually

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