Ask HN: Whats the Best Linux Supported Notebook 2019?

#1

Post by dexcs » Mon, Sep 23, 2019, 11:59 AM UTC

I need a new notebook for work. Running ubuntu. At least 32GB RAM and LTE. Are there any out there that are not designed for gamers, eg. thin and solid like the ThinkPad's?

Re: Ask HN: Whats the Best Linux Supported Notebook 2019?

#2

Post by helloworldme » Mon, Sep 23, 2019, 12:43 PM UTC

The thinkpads are good. Dell has a good lineup of laptops that support ubuntu right from the factory. XPS line would be my bet and if you want more business leaning laptops the Latitude series.

Re: Ask HN: Whats the Best Linux Supported Notebook 2019?

#3

Post by nwrk » Mon, Sep 23, 2019, 12:48 PM UTC

As asked for thinkpad;s alternative: HP ZBook https://store.hp.com/us/en/mlp/laptops/workstation-352501--1

Re: Ask HN: Whats the Best Linux Supported Notebook 2019?

#4

Post by croo » Mon, Sep 23, 2019, 1:00 PM UTC

I would _not_ recommend Thinkpad CX1(gen6). It works but has a number of problems despite being Ubuntu Certified. Like trackpad and trackpoint not working / funny, fingerprint scanner, overheating, or closing the laptop lid. An older Thinkpad may be a better choice.

Re: Ask HN: Whats the Best Linux Supported Notebook 2019?

#5

Post by non-entity » Mon, Sep 23, 2019, 2:03 PM UTC

nwrk wrote: post #3

As asked for thinkpad;s alternative: HP ZBook https://store.hp.com/us/en/mlp/laptops/workstation-352501--1

I looked at these, expecting the "alternative operating systems" to be maybe Ubuntu, but shocked ticsee a FreeDOS offering

Re: Ask HN: Whats the Best Linux Supported Notebook 2019?

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Post by sigjuice » Mon, Sep 23, 2019, 6:16 PM UTC

non-entity wrote: post #5

nwrk wrote: post #3

As asked for thinkpad;s alternative: HP ZBook https://store.hp.com/us/en/mlp/laptops/workstation-352501--1

I looked at these, expecting the "alternative operating systems" to be maybe Ubuntu, but shocked ticsee a FreeDOS offering

The FreeDOS option is basically the option to not pay for Windows ($229 for Windows 10 Professional, $197 for Windows 10 Home).

Re: Ask HN: Whats the Best Linux Supported Notebook 2019?

#7

Post by alg0rith » Tue, Sep 24, 2019, 3:59 AM UTC

Any System 76 laptop

Re: Ask HN: Whats the Best Linux Supported Notebook 2019?

#8

Post by dexcs » Tue, Sep 24, 2019, 6:03 AM UTC

alg0rith wrote: post #7

Any System 76 laptop

Thanks, I didn't know them.

Re: Ask HN: Whats the Best Linux Supported Notebook 2019?

#9

Post by dexcs » Tue, Sep 24, 2019, 6:07 AM UTC

dexcs wrote: post #8

alg0rith wrote: post #7

Any System 76 laptop

Thanks, I didn't know them.

BTW: The first online store for notebooks i see that isn't filled with tons of javascript and overlays and all the stuff. That alone is a reason to buy one from them.

Re: Ask HN: Whats the Best Linux Supported Notebook 2019?

#10

Post by lukaszkups » Tue, Sep 24, 2019, 7:42 AM UTC

Entroware (UK) company builds linux-supported laptops / PCs.