Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great
by cocoto on Saturday January 10, 2026 @12:27PM
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Battery life is the best selling point of MacBooks and the reason these are selling like crazy. I’m a full time Linux user and I’m even considering buying a macbook and running a Linux VM full time because of the battery.
Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great
by bee_rider on Saturday January 10, 2026 @01:21PM
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Just to be clear this is entirely a response to what I have in the parentheses, right?
Ok, perhaps it is not niche. I don’t know. I have never had to use a laptop for 12 hours without any ability to recharge but if that’s a common use case I’m happy that folks are finding a way to satisfy.
Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great
by bigstrat2003 on Saturday January 10, 2026 @07:03PM
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No it's pretty niche. Most people don't have a need for super long battery life.
Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great
by pjmlp on Sunday January 11, 2026 @04:40AM
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They certainly aren't in Europe, Africa or Asia, as not everyone has the income to afford Apple prices.
Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great
by palata on Saturday January 10, 2026 @07:11PM
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I am a Linux fanboy and I totally agree that I am almost always near a plug and don't need that kind of battery life.
But when I can go for days on my work Macbook without charging (and I am a developer, so I do compile stuff), I kinda wish I could have that on Linux, too.
And again, I don't need it. Just like I don't need a fast Internet connection, but well... :-).
People without this particular 12 hour battery life requirement (which is quite niche, most of us live near plugs) are talking about what works for them.