http://shop.gluglug.org.uk/product/ibm-lenovo-thinkpad-x60-c...
Doesn't require any binary blobs and comes with Trisquil GNU/Linux pre-installed.
Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?
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Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?
#22Take a look at System 76:
https://www.system76.com/laptops/model/galu1
The specs are very well chosen for most developer users at a very reasonable price. From your requirements, I believe the only thing missing is native VGA support, which I'm sure you can easily fix with a simple adapter.
Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?
#23I have a Lenovo G580 and I'm running Fedora 19 on it, it's pretty cool and everything works fine. I use it for development as well.
Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?
#24> I'm looking for the "best" linux compatible laptop you know about (business) [...] Shouldn't cost more than 1.3k €urons
Pick one. Personally I find HPs ZBook15 interesting, but Linux models begin from $2500.
> VGA (for beamer support)
get an external dongle, otherwise you are limiting your options needlessly.
Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?
#25if somebody is looking for a cheap one, i can recommend lenovo e330. the laptop costs less than 500 euro, comes with no OS installed but an HDD which should be replaced with an SSD. linux compatibility is top, performance is sufficient for office work, youtube, development. Battery life of about 5-6 hours when using WLAN and maximum display brightness all the time.
been using it for months now without any issues.
edit: for more power i can recommend the lenovo T440, a friend of mine bought one and he is completely satisfied with it)
Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?
#26Take a look at System 76: https://www.system76.com/laptops/model/galu1 The specs are very well chosen for most developer users at a very reasonable price. From your requirements, I believe the only thing missing is native VGA support, which I'm sure you can easily fix with a simple adapter.
I'm really interested in these but I've heard reports on flaky casings made of cheap and thin plastic. Do you have experience with these yourself and if so can you share your findings?
Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?
#27I've used 2 System76 laptops in 5 years. I would buy again and would recommend them. They're not as fancy looking as the more mainstream brands, but they do the job quite well for their price tag (approx 700-800$ for a Gazelle). They come in various size and weight.
The first one I bought was a Pangolin that I used everyday for work and play, in an average of 12hrs/day, and lasted 4 years, before the display started to have problems, at which point I bought another one.
Most things work as expected on delivery, usb ports, camera, mic, audio jacks, hdmi, etc. The laptop itself feels pretty solid.
The low points: speakers are crap (I use headphones), touchpad is crap (I use a mouse), not the most innovative design (I once had someone commenting to me that my laptop must be pretty old, it was only 2 years old).
Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?
#28I was also doing some research some weeks ago and ended up with a Schenker. Is also a good deal value for money - wise!
Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?
#29Most lenovo ThinkPads are certified to work with Ubuntu. And (for me at least) there are no better laptops out there. They should have all of your needs covered. I would suggest going for the T540. It's awesome.
I bought the T430 two years ago. It's the best computer I have ever owned and works flawlessly with Ubuntu.
Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?
#30Hah! I was thinking of posting the exact same question. Though I don't care about an SSD for an otherwise good machine, as I'm happy enough to put one in myself. Recommendations at different prices points would also be appreciated!
Running my first SSD Laptop now and won't look back. It's definitely worth them money. U/K/L buntu 14.04 with btrfs does also a good job by enablig ssd specfics during boot.