I don't know how the Linux support is, but if you're looking for a 17" performance machine I've read good things about the Razer Blade Pro. http://www.theverge

I don't know how the Linux support is, but if you're looking for a 17" performance machine I've read good things about the Razer Blade Pro. http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/20/13344566/razer-blade-pro-specs-price-release-date-photos http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/20/13344566/razer-blade-pro-... http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-systems/razer-blade-pro http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-systems/razer-blade-pro 4K, 32 GB DDR4, dual PCIe SSDs, i7-6700HQ, GTX 1080 (a real desktop one apparently), SDXC reader, Thunderbolt 3, plus a full compliment of legacy ports. Doesn't come cheap at $3,699, but you can save $10 if you sign up for their newsletter ;)