Returning to Free Software: A Guide

Re:Returning to Free Software: A Guide by bugsbunny4341 on Sunday June 16, 2013 @09:26AM (#5888342)

I primarily use gnu/linux and I'm planning to upgrade my laptop. Any recommendation? rMBP, Zenbook, Carbon X1...? Long battery life and performance are the primary criteria.

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Re:Returning to Free Software: A Guide by bdimcheff on Sunday June 16, 2013 @01:56PM (#5889241)

I have a lenovo x230 that works great for me... It's not as high-res as an X1, but it is super easy to swap in 16G of ram and an SSD. I think the X1's ram is soldered. I also have an extra battery that snaps onto the bottom which will give me ~10-12hrs of total battery life when I'm going about my usual business.

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Re:Returning to Free Software: A Guide by steveklabnik on Sunday June 16, 2013 @09:37AM (#5888379)

If battery is your primary concern you should hold out for Haswell.

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Re:Returning to Free Software: A Guide by acc00 on Sunday June 16, 2013 @06:39PM (#5890349)

I have ASUS UX31A (Core i5 version). Pretty happy with it. Get 6-7 hours with WiFi on.

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