I'm in the market for a new linux laptop again too. I primarily use a 2019 Macbook Pro which I like, but would like to be back on linux on laptop.
I bought a Framework (11th gen intel) when it was first announced but ended up returning it:
- small battery, despite heavily tweaking and running a very barebones setup I was running out of battery very quickly
- though I loved 3:2, 13.5" was too small for my preference
- macbook trackpads are still better
After returning that I ended up buying a Dell Precision 5560 (also 11th gen intel), but ended up selling that as well:
- I made a mistake and got the 1920x1200 screen and it's awful
- trackpad, again
Otherwise the Dell is pretty good. Decent battery life, great linux compatibility, good performance and build quality.
I'm leaning towards trying out the X1 Carbon Gen 10 but I'm unsure if I'll like the 14" screen. I've also looked at the X1 Extreme but unsure about battery life (I don't need the Nvidia graphics, though I guess I could just disable that and use Intel). The Star Labs Starfighter looks great on paper but there are no videos or reviews of the production units yet and I'd like to wait and see a hands-on first.
I bought a Framework (11th gen intel) when it was first announced but ended up returning it:
After returning that I ended up buying a Dell Precision 5560 (also 11th gen intel), but ended up selling that as well: Otherwise the Dell is pretty good. Decent battery life, great linux compatibility, good performance and build quality.I'm leaning towards trying out the X1 Carbon Gen 10 but I'm unsure if I'll like the 14" screen. I've also looked at the X1 Extreme but unsure about battery life (I don't need the Nvidia graphics, though I guess I could just disable that and use Intel). The Star Labs Starfighter looks great on paper but there are no videos or reviews of the production units yet and I'd like to wait and see a hands-on first.