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StarFighter 16-Inch

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Re: StarFighter 16-Inch

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Post by skinwill »

zamadatix wrote: post #55

This page shows an image of a laptop motherboard with socketed memory https://us.starlabs.systems/cdn/shop/products/B5i7PCB-01x200... but it actually has BGA soldered LPDDR5X. I wonder why the price difference between the 8845HS and the 285H is more than the cost of some complete 8845HS based systems. Also a shame one can't opt out of the storage or accessories like (yet another) measly 65W USB C+USB A GaN charger. O…

They use the same image on their mini pc's page. https://us.starlabs.systems/pages/byte

Re: StarFighter 16-Inch

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Post by oofabz »

dylan604 wrote: post #52
wtallis wrote: post #42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

A 2019 MacBook Pro would have an Intel Skylake processor (N-th re-release), made on Intel's stagnant 14nm process. The older Intel option for the StarFighter has its CPU cores made on an Intel process two generations newer, and the rest of the chiplets made by TSMC. The newer Intel option moves the CPU chiplet to TSMC as well. They're in a very different league for power efficiency than your current machine, both fro…

Okay, but what does that mean for the temp of the case while sitting in one's lap. Can it be done without getting second degree burns?

Every generation of CPU has high-power and low-power variants. The i9 is a high power variant that generates a lot of heat but what you want is the low power variant.

I recommend looking for a used laptop with a Core Ultra 7 165U ($1000). Maybe an HP EliteBook. Either one would be faster than your old i9 and run much cooler.

Re: StarFighter 16-Inch

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Post by seabass-labrax »

analog8374 wrote: post #5

does anybody do built-in trackballs anymore? I really like those.

Yes, the MNT Reform and Pocket Reform both have trackballs[1]. They're very different products from the StarFighter laptop though, in that they sacrifice a lot of potential processing power in exchange for a platform which is much more amenable to customization.

[1]: https://shop.mntre.com/

Re: StarFighter 16-Inch

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Post by paulpauper »

bigyabai wrote: post #12
paulpauper wrote: post #11

lol Up to 18 hrs battery life if you put it in sleep mode maybe. why do people keep lying about battery life?

A couple weeks ago, Framework livestreamed a rundown of their 13" laptop lasting over 20 hours on a charge. I can believe the 16" gets there too.

With wifi and usage? I have never gotten more than 3 hours with wifi and regular usage. Maybe this one is different.

Re: StarFighter 16-Inch

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Post by volemo »

colordrops wrote: post #58
sho_hn wrote: post #32

This is lovely. I'd love it if this or the Framework Pro also had OLED options, though. My aging Thinkpad P1 (1st Gen) has a great LCD, but it's also the last non-OLED screen in my life, and I don't think I can buy another laptop without it. In fact it would be a purchase decision driver/upgrade incentive for me. This and longer battery life. Even though I build lots of C++ code, I still don't think I need more than…

For sure, once you go OLED you don't go back. It's like going back to a mouse with a ball.

You know, I’ve actually gone back to a mouse with a ball. And it’s gorgeous!

https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Trackball

Re: StarFighter 16-Inch

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Post by lorenzohess »

fagnerbrack wrote: post #48

I like to use laptop in the beach. No glare means I can see it even with the sun light reflecting?

Based on my experience with the System 76 Lemur Pro coming from a Macbook Pro, matte helps a bit. You won't have mirror glare like on the Macbook, but the sun will still wash out the matte screen.

Re: StarFighter 16-Inch

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Post by uoaei »

Tried and failed to beat Framework to market. Frankly I'm hopeful that Framework beats this offering out, though I'm happy for the competitive pressure.

Re: StarFighter 16-Inch

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Post by fishgoesblub »

Looks generic, and has the stereotypical abysmal keyboard and trackpad as any laptop made in the past 10+ years. Put this in a room with a few other laptops and it'd be hard to pick it out from the crowd. The only thing it has going for it are the raw specs, but it's eventually marred by the price for what is a poor typing and trackpad experience.

Re: StarFighter 16-Inch

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Post by dwighttherobot »

ekianjo wrote: post #46

No cachyOS or Arch install options. Proposing Manjaro in 2026 is major clueless

I have no experience with cachyOS, so can't comment there, but I don't see the point in offering pre-installed Arch. I'd say most Arch users are fairly picky and opinionated about their setup, and would choose to reinstall anyway.
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