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Recommendations for a good developer (Ubuntu) laptop (aussie.zone)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My old xps13 is old in the tooth and the new ones have some things I don't like. So I am after recommendations. My preferences

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian friendly). Happy to wipe and install and will check compatibility beforehand but if anyone has a Linux daily driver they love let me know
good CPU and decent RAM (32gb would be nice)
Lightweight - smaller preferred (currently on a 13" and happy)
Touchscreen would be nice
Usb-c
Decent battery life

I have access to other machines for heavy GPU stuff that's not as important as CPU and RAM.

Uses:

Programming/terminal use
Reading docs and papers
Watching movies etc
No gaming

That's my wishlist. What do you suggest, Aussie tech friends?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Good luck. I'd been keen to get a Framework just for something different but I'm also shy of trying new things which is why I've stuck with Dells. Also the extended warranty with next day on site support has come in handy a few times. Dunno if Framework offers anything like that.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Yeah I have been looking at the framework but I saw a few reviews a little while ago that turned me off it. Should have another look

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

What was it from those reviews that turned you off the Framework?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

What are the things you don't like about the new Dells?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Not a fan of the touchbar. Don't need a windows co-pilot dedicated key instead of a right-alt key. I think there were a couple more things but to be honest this just got my back up. I haven't seen reviews of how those things adapt to Linux users.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

I am so out of the loop. Screw that touchbar. I can see why you'd want something else. I'm kinda shocked they did that. I guess they know their own market more than me though.