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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] 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.