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Shopping for a laptop as a Linux user:

Screenshot from the Simpsons where Otto is talking to Marge and Homer standing next to a window in their house with a caption “Oh wow, windows!.. I don’t think I can afford this place.”

  • chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world
    91·
    10 months ago

    Framework has their 11th gen Intel laptops right now as a barebones for $499 USD from B-stock, new components, if that interests you.

    Otherwise, Chromebooks that you can flash replacement coreboot are another good option.

    • TimeNaan@lemmy.worldOP
      82·
      10 months ago

      Unfortunately Framework doesn’t retail in my country and that’s the requirement. But that does sound very enticing, I’ll keep an eye on their B-stock. Thanks!

      As for the flashed chromebooks that sounds like a pretty cool weekend project but I need something with a little more power.

      • chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world
        2·
        10 months ago

        Important to remember that not all Chromebooks are created equal. There are some that have i5/i7s or Ryzen CPUs in them that will rival most laptops. I see $200-500 USD Chromebooks all the time with decent specs refurbed or clearance.

    • JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works
      4·
      10 months ago

      Is the 500usd for the full computer? I got confused before that some of the cheapest configurations didn’t have everything needed to make the computer, like RAM and storage.

      • chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world
        4·
        10 months ago

        It includes everything except RAM, Storage, and the USB C modular ports. With all of that you’re probably looking more like $575-600. They do, however, have 8GB of RAM for $15, cheap storage options, etc, so it’s a pretty good deal overall for such a repairable and upgradable laptop.