Re:System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations
by Adutude on Friday February 07, 2020 @08:26PM
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I bought one of their laptops a few year ago. I needed a new power supply as the cable had frayed that came w/ the unit. I wanted to get the original cable, so I called and asked "what was the original manufacturer" so I could purchase a new power supply. They would not tell me and they wanted approx. $75 for a replacement from System 76. I peeled the sticker System 76 put on the bottom and found out it was a Clevo. Once I had the original Clevo model number I was able to purchase a new power supply, that worked, for $29 plus shipping. In short, hardware was good and performed well, their Linux integration was awesome (camera, wireless and all the other do-dads worked flawlessly), but IMO they are overpriced and their lack of candor about their re-branding put me off quite a bit. If having your Linux run w/out issues on your hardware purchase is important it might be worth it to you spend the extra $$.
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Re:System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations
by garry__ on Friday February 07, 2020 @08:44PM
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Can vouch for this I had a very similar issue where they refused to share with me the original manufacturer of the laptop.
Re:System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations
by bobongo on Saturday February 08, 2020 @09:36AM
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> hey refused to share with me the original manufacturer of the laptop
My experience differs significantly.
Right after I bought mine, I opened a ticket for the model information. They provided me the full model code and hyperlink to maintenance manual with part numbers.
This was a few months ago.
Re:System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations
by theta_d on Friday February 07, 2020 @09:03PM
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My Darter Pro had a sticker on the bottom that clearly labeled the Clevo model number.
Re:System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations
by lonelappde on Friday February 07, 2020 @10:59PM
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A laptop with a proprietary power supply? What does that even mean? A custom weird tip?
Re:System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations
by toyg on Saturday February 08, 2020 @05:01AM
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Most of what is inside any given laptop is custom/proprietary to a degree.
Re:System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations
by lonelappde on Saturday February 08, 2020 @09:03AM
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A power supply isn't inside a laptop.