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Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by ChuckNorris89 »

yzmtf2008 wrote: post #113

Tangantially related, I remember reading the Asahi Linux wiki [0], and was shocked by this statement about Apple Silicon machines. It's fascinating that Apple has a reputation for being anti-libre, yet the hardware they built is arguably very libre-friendly. > This puts them somewhere between x86 PCs and a libre-first system like the Talos II in terms of freedom to replace firmware and boot components; while a number…

>yet the hardware they built is arguably very libre-friendly

Well they're already in legal trouble for abusing their iOS market dominance with the new EU proposed legislation, they know the tides are turning against big tech, so they didn't lock down the MacBooks preemptively to brace themselves for what's coming, not because Apple has somehow now become a FOSS supporter.

Before you applaud Apple for being too libre and think the company has changed direction, keep in mind this is the same company that ships recently launched monitors without user replaceable power cords and locks out in firmware the possibility to upgrade the SSDs on the very expensive Mac Studio despite teardowns showing that it's phisically possible by end users.

Also, as a curiosity, why is every thread related to a X86 news, need to bring in the Apple M1 fan army and bang their drums? They serve completely different markets. For those consumers or companies that need to run X86 windows/Linux binaries that have no Mac ports, M1 based hardware is off the table from the start. And the device from this topic is designed to cater to that market, not to compete with M1.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by farmin »

ChuckMcM wrote: post #130

So close. I really want a laptop with a "2K" 4:3 aspect ratio 14" screen, 64GB of ECC ram, a Ryzen processor, and an M.2 SSD. Would be interesting to get a nice web cam too but that is less important to me. I'm also not a huge "thinness" type, thicker is fine if it isn't heavier.

Xps 17 is 1200x1920, 16:10. It's a great ratio and at 17 inch I don't use any scaling in windows and everything looks right size for my eyes. Can upgrade ssd and I've changed out memory to 64gb. It's a great rig but fans are a bit noisy.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by CameronNemo »

yjftsjthsd-h wrote: post #124
CameronNemo wrote: post #28

I was under the impression that no AMD processor is supported by coreboot. Why would this no name vendor be the first to get that working?

Not no AMD processor; Chromebooks use AMD+coreboot ( https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=AMD-Core... ). Beyond that, I couldn't say; it may be as simple as "nobody else cared".

Oh that is quite interesting. I did not even know that there were AMD Chromebooks. I don't know who at google is forcing hardware vendors to publish sources, but they are really awesome. Several arm vendors seem to only publish sources for their Chromebook SoCs (e.g. Rockchip, mediatek).

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by jazzyjackson »

CaptainMarvel wrote: post #14

This is like the Framework laptop but it's a UK-based company that has been around for years, and with an explicit focus on Linux compatibility to boot. I'm surprised I haven't come across them before as I've been looking for Linux-compatible laptops for years. They do some things better than Framework such as supporting Ryzen processors, and seem a bit cheaper overall. The battery life seems like it would be better.…

> compatibility to boot

I should hope so! :P

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by lhl »

3np wrote: post #35
CaptainMarvel wrote: post #14

This is like the Framework laptop but it's a UK-based company that has been around for years, and with an explicit focus on Linux compatibility to boot. I'm surprised I haven't come across them before as I've been looking for Linux-compatible laptops for years. They do some things better than Framework such as supporting Ryzen processors, and seem a bit cheaper overall. The battery life seems like it would be better.…

> The biggest disadvantage seems to be that the screen is bog-standard 16:9. Bigger than that IMO is 14" @ 1080p. It's just too little for daily use for me. Framework are so far the only ones in this market segment who have ever marketed >1080p laptop displays AFAIK. I have a hard time understanding why there is such a lack of higher-res panel options across the market, even when seemingly all other relevant specs ar…

I'm keeping a spreadsheet for a new Linux Laptop (Alder Lake or preferably a Rembrandt) w/ HiDPI(ish) and 32GB+ of RAM and there are some options.

Currently announced:

* Lenovo X1 Carbon G10 - 14" 16:10 3840x2400 500-nit 100% DCI-P3 60Hz IPS

* Lenovo ThinkBook 13X Gen2 - 14" 16:10 2560x1600 400-nit 60Hz IPS

* Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 - 13.3" 16:10 2880x1800 400-nit 100% DCI-P3 60Hz IPS

* ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED UX5401 - 14" 16:10 2880x1800 550-nit 100% DCI-P3 90Hz OLED

* Asus Vivobook S 14X OLED - 14.5" 16:10 2880x1800 550-nit 100% DCI-P3 120Hz OLED

I'm also keeping an eye out for the next gen refresh of the Tuxedo Infinity Book Pro 14 - they use a 16:10 2880x1800 400-nit display as well (these are a TongFang ID4H1, and XPG and some other OEMs also use a similar chassis).

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by xanaxagoras »

p1mrx wrote: post #48

Do I understand correctly that this is capable of charging over USB-C, and includes a USB-C power supply, but the default charging cable is USB-C -> DC barrel jack? So you can charge over USB-C, but only if you buy a C-to-C cable and tie up the single USB-C port.

System76 machines are like that too, or at least the Lemur Pro is.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by xanaxagoras »

MBCook wrote: post #118

I know the people working on Asahi Linux don’t have things perfect yet, but it runs on an M1 Air. That machine claims 18 hours of battery life (in some tests, MacOS) and gets 14.5-16.5 hours depending on who tests it. The StarBook claims 10 and probably achieves less (everyone does). The base specs are roughly comparable, except i3 vs M1 and the high resolution screen on the Mac. The site is quoting me $883 vs $999.…

I bet the trackpad is awful compared to a MacBook, although I have no idea how it feels under Asahi. I reached the same conclusion... These m1 macs are just too good at the price point, nothing else can meaningfully compete. Once Asahi works well I'm going to have to get one.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by thanatos519 »

leeoniya wrote: post #68

1920x1080 on a 14" display is unfortunately not something i will be okay with anymore. i feel like 2k resolution is the sweet spot for this size display. EDIT: sorry, i meant QHD (1440p) (2560x1440)

I thought QHD would be nice enough at that size but I really like my 3840x2400 14"-ish Dell Precision. The extra resolution means the fonts look printed instead of no-too-pixelly.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by xanaxagoras »

ilovecaching wrote: post #114

I don't understand why the industry hasn't switched over completely to hidpi screens. Once you use one you can never go back. I feel so bad for people still using 1920x1080 screens. Truly the price of freedom is having to squint and lose your eyesight, hoping that font tricks can save you, when you could just be using a display with a modern amount of pixels on it.

I'm torn. A modern amount or pixels comes with a modern amount of glare. That's bad for your eyes in a different way.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by madduci »

lhl wrote: post #135
3np wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> The biggest disadvantage seems to be that the screen is bog-standard 16:9. Bigger than that IMO is 14" @ 1080p. It's just too little for daily use for me. Framework are so far the only ones in this market segment who have ever marketed >1080p laptop displays AFAIK. I have a hard time understanding why there is such a lack of higher-res panel options across the market, even when seemingly all other relevant specs ar…

I'm keeping a spreadsheet for a new Linux Laptop (Alder Lake or preferably a Rembrandt) w/ HiDPI(ish) and 32GB+ of RAM and there are some options. Currently announced: * Lenovo X1 Carbon G10 - 14" 16:10 3840x2400 500-nit 100% DCI-P3 60Hz IPS * Lenovo ThinkBook 13X Gen2 - 14" 16:10 2560x1600 400-nit 60Hz IPS * Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 - 13.3" 16:10 2880x1800 400-nit 100% DCI-P3 60Hz IPS * ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED UX5401 - 14"…

I have a ThinkPad E15 with Ryzen processor and supports 64GB RAM
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