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Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by vbernat »

akvadrako wrote: post #206
Lucasoato wrote: post #176

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My last 2 company laptop were a Lenovo X1 Carbon G8 and a Lenovo X1 Carbon G9. These machines are so reliable and resilient, no matter how much you travel, they are indestructible. I definitely recommend them.

I would not. I've had an X1C7 for three years now. Numerous Linux driver issues (especially audio), issues restoring from sleep, had the screen replaced twice and the trackpad replaced once. To be fair if you get the on-site repair warranty, that is pretty great.

The audio problems with the C7 were unfortunate but more on the Intel side to have force pushed that with this generation of CPU while nothing was ready. I got it 6 months later at the moment where things were starting working. Never got much trouble for resting from sleep.

I am currently still using my old X1C2 from 2014. That's quite reliable by my standards. I would prefer to continue with Lenovo due to reliability and good Linux support (there is a dedicated engineer for that matter who is available on their forums and who help various distributions including Debian and Fedora to make things work). I was waiting for the Gen 10 but battery life seems disappointing on Windows, so I am waiting for people to test on Linux. Gen9 only has FHD+ or 4K+ (too low and too high).

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by lhl »

jalopy wrote: post #252
lhl wrote: post #135

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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.

Sure, here you go: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lXdXJEkKqsDNFm3LuPpB...

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by sokoloff »

alsobrsp wrote: post #272
Casteil wrote: post #207

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> 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? Honestly? Efficiency & battery life without sacrificing speed/performance. If you need great battery life (or simply don't want to have to worry about charging your laptop frequently), it's hard to swallow ~4-10h battery life of a typical X86 laptop when MBA/MBP are consistently achieving 10…

> when MBA/MBP are consistently achieving 10-16+ with real-world use. I never get more than a couple hours on my MBP, 2.5-3 tops.

Intel or M1 CPU?

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by silon42 »

ikurei wrote: post #259
GordonS wrote: post #219

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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.

I'm more interested in DP alternate mode than full Thunderbolt...

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by goosedragons »

Beltalowda wrote: post #173
abdulmuhaimin wrote: post #88

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space - you have to have at least 1 dedicated desk for your desktop. mobility - You can do your work in places other you workplaces/home. Change of scenery/environment is trivial. even inside your own house, you can work from your own bedroom, kitchen, lounge, garden, wherever you want. Your last point is baffling, really. Just treat it like any PC. If you dont want to use the screen/keyboard/trackpad just connect wh…

> Actually I dont see the point of mini PC. Theyre just desktop that you can lug without monitor and any input devices. What's the point of spending huge sums of money on a mini PC that performs 1/2.9 compared to its PC equivalent? It's cheaper for the same specs; for example this StaBook with the 5800U is €1074, but their mini-PC with the same CPU is €786: €288 cheaper! You can also put a 2.5" SSD in it next to the…

Right but you can get a faster full fat desktop for the same price that'll let you shove in 3.5" and 2.5" drives if you want, typically have higher RAM ceilings too, etc. Even in my tiny apartment the volume taken up by an ATX case isn't too much.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by lysecret »

I will never go away from a 3:2 Laptop ever again. I am using the Huawei 14, bought it for 700. The only issue is that i cant replace the RAM, and the camera is really bad, being behind the keyboard.

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by dmd »

alsobrsp wrote: post #272
Casteil wrote: post #207

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> 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? Honestly? Efficiency & battery life without sacrificing speed/performance. If you need great battery life (or simply don't want to have to worry about charging your laptop frequently), it's hard to swallow ~4-10h battery life of a typical X86 laptop when MBA/MBP are consistently achieving 10…

> when MBA/MBP are consistently achieving 10-16+ with real-world use. I never get more than a couple hours on my MBP, 2.5-3 tops.

Then there's something physically wrong with it. My M1 MBP - which is near-constantly at 100% CPU doing neuroimaging tasks - gets about 9 hours. If I'm not running high-cpu tasks and just web browsing, I've gotten 13-18 typically (e.g., two full days of use between charges).

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by throwntoday »

alsobrsp wrote: post #272
Casteil wrote: post #207

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> 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? Honestly? Efficiency & battery life without sacrificing speed/performance. If you need great battery life (or simply don't want to have to worry about charging your laptop frequently), it's hard to swallow ~4-10h battery life of a typical X86 laptop when MBA/MBP are consistently achieving 10…

> when MBA/MBP are consistently achieving 10-16+ with real-world use. I never get more than a couple hours on my MBP, 2.5-3 tops.

Let me guess the device is over two years old, your display is always above 70% brightness, you have chrome opened with over a dozen tabs, alongside it a bunch of other background apps you don't actually need open. Oh and probably a VM or docker. How close was I? ;-)

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by mizzao »

lysecret wrote: post #286

I will never go away from a 3:2 Laptop ever again. I am using the Huawei 14, bought it for 700. The only issue is that i cant replace the RAM, and the camera is really bad, being behind the keyboard.

What if they started making 4:3 laptops again?

Re: StarBook 14-inch

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Post by Mister_Snuggles »

wildrhythms wrote: post #268
stragies wrote: post #256

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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".

I don't understand; why not use USB-C at home too? It has enough power. At best, the barrel charger is just more e-waste for a landfill.

Yeah, I'd actually use the barrel charger on the road so that it can just live in my backpack and USB-C (provided by an appropriate dock that's connected to a keyboard, monitor, etc) at home.
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