I’m considering getting a laptop for Linux and want to know a few things before I do. Some important info before I start: I don’t plan on using the laptop for anything too intense, mainly writing, digital art, streaming, browsing, and maybe very mild video editing (cropping at least and shortening at most). I would also prefer the laptop to be inexpensive, preferably under 1000 USD

I mainly want to know if whether I should get a laptop by a manufacturer that specializes in Linux or a laptop that runs a different OS (exp: Windows) to install Linux on later. I’ve also scouted out quite a few distros and have a good idea of which ones I would like using

I’ve already looked at a few mainline Linux hardware producers like System76 but want to know if it’s worth it before sinking money into it

  • letbelight@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Their battery can be replaced with any battery? How to do that? Other manufacture OEM battery?

      • letbelight@lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        ah… you mean refilling the battery right?

        I tried that last time… I have no luck… Poor X220 can’t get 10 hours with 9 cell like old times :'(

    • delial@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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      1 year ago

      It’s not any battery. They just didn’t do the original manufacturing, so you can find compatible replacements elsewhere.

      I bought the System76 Kudu laptop back in 2016, but it is actually a W670RZ model laptop manufactured by Clevo Co. in China (unlike my previous laptop which was a MacBook Pro manufactured by Apple in China). System76 wasn’t the only company selling the W670RZ, so they’re not the only ones you can go to for replacement parts.