Virgo will have features which can't be found from Framework:
- Trackpoint
- Open Source Bios
- Hot swappable mechanical keys
- full sized up and down arrow keys (not splitted in half)
- Motherboard is designed and most likely manufactured too in Colorado, US
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Another option you may or may not be aware of is Tuxedo Computers which seem to be a more premium option. I have no experience with them but they look pretty sweet.
I own a Tuxedo notebook as well as a Tuxedo desktop PC. I can confirm they are of great quality.
System76 are rebranded tuxedos
I own one (from tuxedo) and can say it is a bomb. Pretty spec'd out from 5 years ago still working great
Source? As far as I know tuxedos are rebranded tongfang. https://www.reddit.com/r/AMDLaptops/comments/hzlcjo/all_of_the_vendors_that_are_offering_the_tongfang/
It is the bomb, or a bomb? In the latter case, I'm sure homeland security would be getting pretty antsy.
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If money was no object I would go all in on open source hardware. Open source everything for me. Sadly I cannot. And so I am still stuck with decades old closed source hardware. But at least I'm running Linux on it.
I'm using Dell laptop, they are still supported even the 6 or 7 years old one, with new bios fixing CVE, etc and some of them were even sold with Linux at the time!
I bought a E5470 (core I5 6th gen) I love it, less than 200$, 8GB of ram, 14" 1080p IPS, 256GB SSD. Full repair manual available, etc.
I'm running MX Linux on it
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besides choosing between the 2 great options, I'm like... : C'MON JUST PICK ONE AND SEND IT TO ME XD because they do not make shipments in my country 😥
The big difference is the GPU. S76 is your only good option to get a decent GPU with secure boot and keys signed.
Framework has the 16 coming out this year, with gpu
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Framework: a cool mf swippy swapper. Oh, and here's a Segway to our sponsor! Lttstore.com!
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what do y'all think about the star labs laptops?
I'd never heard of them before so I took a look. There's a lot there I like the sound of - removable webcam, physical kill switch for the wireless, CoreBoot and it seems to run 4K @165hz so it's presumably a bit of a beast. The price is a little eye-watering though lol.
Starlabs, slimbook, Tuxedo..
I've got the S76 Pangolin. It's the best laptop I've ever had, but still lacks on the GPU and upgradability. I had to replace my fan once already too, and it cost over 100$ to get the exact component shipped.
S76 is fine, maybe even good, but my next device will be a Framework for sure.