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Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by stragies »

X-Istence wrote: post #64

Why only a single USB-C port? Almost everything I buy these days has only USB-C ports/cables/charging. It's gotten to the point now that I am increasingly frustrated with the fact that there are no good USB-C capable hubs that take a USB-C USB 4 and turn it into an 8 port USB-C hub. With a mix of 10 Gbps/5 Gbps/480 Mbps speeds. I can get plenty of USB-C to USB-A hubs, but that is not what I want.

Yes, please! Ideally, also with POE .bt Power Supply possibility (upto 80W), and compliant to USB PerPortPowerSetting specification, to be able to toggle power to each port comfortably with uhubctl/Home_assistant/etc.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by jalopy »

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"…

Any chance you'd be willing to share the spreadsheet (read-only)? That would be a great resource.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by schipplock »

Narretz wrote: post #243
mnahkies wrote: post #161

One thing I'm very happy to see on their configuration page is the choice of keyboard layout. It feels like most companies assume that you must want the standard layout for the country you're currently living in, when personally I just want a us layout. Do wish they had some more options for the display, but still looks like a pretty compelling and reasonably priced product.

I find it disappointing that non US/UK keyboard layout adds 200€ to the price. Surely the extra cost they have is a small fraction of that.

Non US/UK config defaults to core i7. The 200€ diff is i3 vs. i7.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by 3np »

zozbot234 wrote: post #205
3np wrote: post #69

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Come back when you have tried that with CJK. There is no font or rendering that can make that comfortable to read. If it works for you, great, I'm just tired of people telling me I don't understand what I want and I shouldn't have to write a blog post justifying myself everytime I claim that higher screen res makes a huge difference for my use-case. It's not like Chinese language is an edge-case.

Sure, but nobody is using 8pt CJK fonts. Even with a 5k panel, you wouldn't be able to resolve their shape without the equivalent of a magnifying glass (i.e. focusing on a smaller section of the screen). Talk about eye tiring.

*px but yes, precisely my point (wouldn't be so sure about "nobody", though...). On higher resolutions, more pixels in the same physical size. I find 10~12 all good, depending on circumstances.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by oblio »

kajaktum wrote: post #62

Damn, I wished I had bought the mini-PC from them instead! I really don't understand the appeal of laptops, it only makes sense for the people that is really on the move like university students or blogger. Even then, they only need cheap laptop for browsing (cue memory hod jokes). That or you prefer to do your work at public spaces like libraries or cafes. What's the point of spending huge sums of money on a laptop…

What do you do if you have to work in the office and there's a meeting where you want to demo something? Or you want to quickly look up an email with something you want to show to others?

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by stragies »

PeterisP wrote: post #101
kragen wrote: post #72

Earlier quoted context omitted.

On the plus side it does have three USB A ports, and it has a barrel charging port instead of one of those shitty USB-C ports for power. And you can plug USB-C-charging things into a USB A port with just an adaptor cable.

Having a barrel charging port is a serious flaw. I have many devices, but I expect to carry a single charger for all of them; if my laptop has a non-USB-C charger than I need a separate charger for the headphones/phone/Kindle/etc which is extra weight to carry around, extra mess and e-waste. The world has moved to a single standard for charging for all devices, we're just waiting for the "transition period" to run ou…

I like it, when both USBC charging, and BarrelJackCharging are available. So I can use the BarrelJackAdapter at home for when in "DeskMode", and only need to travel with the USB-C charger, that can also charge all my other devices.

Also makes for the possibility of "Redundant Power Supply", in case you use your old Laptop as a "HomeServer".

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by oblio »

jamal-kumar wrote: post #96
kajaktum wrote: post #62

Damn, I wished I had bought the mini-PC from them instead! I really don't understand the appeal of laptops, it only makes sense for the people that is really on the move like university students or blogger. Even then, they only need cheap laptop for browsing (cue memory hod jokes). That or you prefer to do your work at public spaces like libraries or cafes. What's the point of spending huge sums of money on a laptop…

I travel constantly and get to do my job from a hammock instead of some ass-destroying desk and chair. A desktop computer would be like a ball and chain against that level of freedom.

> I travel constantly and get to do my job from a hammock instead of some ass-destroying desk and chair.

I highly doubt that the ergonomics of the hammock setup you have going are any good. And by ergonomics, I mean RSI and other related posture injuries.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by mateuszf »

darrenf wrote: post #170

I got one of these in December 2021 and frankly love it. Got fed up with being pretty much the only person on earth who had a shitty experience with Apple Silicon, so jumped back to Linux after 17 years away. I don’t use it as a portable, or at least haven’t yet - it’s my daily driver for work and permanently plugged in to a monitor (which also is a USB hub). I opted for Manjaro and enjoy using it way more than I did…

I have StarBook MK IV and also love it. Works great with NixOS.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by ikurei »

GordonS wrote: post #219
darrenf wrote: post #170

I got one of these in December 2021 and frankly love it. Got fed up with being pretty much the only person on earth who had a shitty experience with Apple Silicon, so jumped back to Linux after 17 years away. I don’t use it as a portable, or at least haven’t yet - it’s my daily driver for work and permanently plugged in to a monitor (which also is a USB hub). I opted for Manjaro and enjoy using it way more than I did…

Looks like a nice machine, a d a great price too! Is there really only a single USB-C port, and is that port also needed for charging? Does that port support DisplayPort? Thanks!

There is a DC barrel plug for charging too.

The USB-C port is Thunderbolt 4. I think that means it should support DP too, but don't take my word for it. USB-C/Thunderbolt confuse me.

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