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System76 is likely going to fab their own laptops (instead of using Clevo as an ODM) within the next 2-3 years (just a hunch I have based on how long it took fo

System76 is likely going to fab their own laptops (instead of using Clevo as an ODM) within the next 2-3 years (just a hunch I have based on how long it took for them to go from talking about fabricating desktops to doing it). They've started asking people to share what they want here: https://github.com/system76/laptop-suggestions/issues https://github.com/system76/laptop-suggestions/issues If you really want a great Linux-first laptop, copy/paste all of your complaints/desires for hardware from here into that repository. Top of the list for me: - High powered laptop (e.g. 47W TDP CPU) without a graphics card. - Centered keyboard without a numpad. - 14" 1080p option for high-end laptops. Edit - Formatting + I used to work there, but this is NOT based on anything from when I did - just speculation. It was an AWESOME place to work as a Linux nerd though. :)

rumanator 6y ago
> System76 is likely going to fab their own laptops I've been hearing this for years, and System76 keeps on charging a premium for rebranded cheap Clevo laptops.
- staticvoidmaine 6y ago
  Don’t forget that part of what’s wrapped into that premium is excellent support & warranty along with the development of firmware and Pop!_OS. It’s more than just the hardware. It’s ensuring you can rely on that hardware to work end to end.
  - rumanator 6y ago
    > Don’t forget that part of what’s wrapped into that premium is excellent support & warranty So you buy a cheap Clevo with support & warranty, for the same price you buy a high-end laptop from other OEMs. It's still a cheap Clevo, right? > along with the development of firmware and Pop!_OS. I don't see where Pop!_OS is a selling point when compared with mainstream Linux distros. > It’s more than just the hardware. Is it really? I mean, besides the colossal price tag hike for a rebranded Clevo. If all you want is a cheap Clevo then you can get the same end result for much less.

rumanator 6y ago

> System76 is likely going to fab their own laptops I've been hearing this for years, and System76 keeps on charging a premium for rebranded cheap Clevo laptops.

staticvoidmaine 6y ago
Don’t forget that part of what’s wrapped into that premium is excellent support & warranty along with the development of firmware and Pop!_OS. It’s more than just the hardware. It’s ensuring you can rely on that hardware to work end to end.
- rumanator 6y ago
  > Don’t forget that part of what’s wrapped into that premium is excellent support & warranty So you buy a cheap Clevo with support & warranty, for the same price you buy a high-end laptop from other OEMs. It's still a cheap Clevo, right? > along with the development of firmware and Pop!_OS. I don't see where Pop!_OS is a selling point when compared with mainstream Linux distros. > It’s more than just the hardware. Is it really? I mean, besides the colossal price tag hike for a rebranded Clevo. If all you want is a cheap Clevo then you can get the same end result for much less.