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have been fine-tuned to run a specific flavour of Linux (such as Ubuntu, for example).Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition1
Dell XPS 13 Developer EditionIdeal for those looking for a sleek-and-chic portableGorgeous designPlenty of connectivity optionsPoor webcam
positioningLittle hardware customisationThe XPS 13 retains its crown as the undisputed champion of the Ultrabook market, and one can only
admire Dell for its unwavering Linux support on a flagship machine.The laptop is customisable so you can configure it to be suitable for
expensive XPS 13, which has a 4K (3,840 x 2,160) InfinityEdge touchscreen
The slightly more wallet-friendly configuration runs with a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) 13.3-inch InfinityEdge non-touch display
touted as a 'Developer' edition, it's surprising there aren't more customisation options
The basic model - which costs $1049.99 at the time of writing - comes with 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD, and cannot be upgraded during
All models come preinstalled with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and 8th-generation Intel CPUs.2
System76 Serval WSA powerhouse of a laptop, but a hefty beastDesktop CPUUp to 64GB system RAMHefty priceSystem76's Serval WS is the ultimate
Available with a 15-inch or 17-inch display, it incorporates an 8th generation Intel Core i7 CPU which is usually found in desktop
machines.The Serval WS is highly customisable incorporating up to 64GB of system RAM and up to 12TB of storage
Buyers are also offered a variety of Nvidia GeForce GTX 10-series GPUs, and gamers will further appreciate the choice of either a Full HD or
4K display.It's clear that a lot of thought and care has gone into the design of the Serval WS, given that each key on the keyboard comes
with its own multi-colour backlight
impressive connectivity chops with both USB 3.1 Type-C and Type-A ports (the exact number of ports varies by model)
One thing to be aware of is that this laptop is a fairly hefty beast, with the basic 15-inch model weighing 3.4kg and the 17-inch version
tipping the scales at 4.17kg.This heftiness is matched only by the weighty price tag: the base 15-inch model is equipped with a GTX1060 and
Purism Librem 13Great for privacy fanaticsDesigned to be ultra-secureUpgrade option to three-year warrantyRather expensivePurism embarked
on the market to offer physical kill switches as standard on its laptops.Instead of going mainstream, the company tapped into the
most firms when it comes to privacy, rights to free software and security.The Librem 13 might look and feel like a bog-standard laptop but
(and security in general) certainly goes beyond most of the vendors on this list.4
System76 Oryx ProA highly configurable notebook with plenty of potentialChoice of 15.6 or 17.3-inch displayNicely configurableCan be very
17.10 on purchase.The chassis is made from lightweight aluminium with a matte black finish and you even have a choice of display size (15.6
Graphics are provided by GeForce GTX 10 series GPUs and the Oryx packs an Intel Core i7 quad-core processor (with Turbo to 3.8GHz) into its
thin frame.The online store encourages you to customise the Oryx to suit your needs
The warranty of the notebook can be extended to provide coverage for three years.5
System76 Galago ProLooking for the ultimate Linux powerhouseExtraordinary expansion capabilitiesMatte Full HD display as defaultA cheaper
Full HD version should be offeredOn paper, the Galago Pro from System76 is an absolute beast of a machine, and yet it weighs less than most
laptops which also have a 13-inch screen
This is a notebook that rivals the Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition, featuring an aluminium chassis, and managing to make space for up to 32GB
of RAM (yes, 32GB).The Galago Pro has two hard drive bays
The 'OS Drive' in the first bay is a 120GB SSD by default but can be specified at up to 2TB when you order
resolution of 3,200 x 1,800, an Ethernet port, an SD card reader, two USB ports and a Thunderbolt 3/USB Type-C/mini-DisplayPort connector
In a nutshell, you will be hard pressed to get anything in Windows-land that can deliver this sort of compute power and storage
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