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Recommendations for a 2-in-1 laptop that can run Linux? (beehaw.org)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm moving soon and I won't have access to my desktop computer for a few weeks. I'm shopping for a laptop to continue my programming work during that time, and as a supplement for later when I want portability. Does anyone here have a favorite?

I made my own mechanical Bluetooth keyboard that I want to use; so I'm curious about 2-in-1 or tablet devices where the keyboard can be put out of the way, or even excluded.

I'm looking for:

portability over power
but enough power to run Rust Analyzer without being painfully slow
high-resolution screen
doesn't have to be the latest model

I'm a longtime fan of the Dell XPS 13, but I haven't tried any of the 2-in-1 versions. The Asus Zenbook Flip also looks promising.

I'm thinking of trying out Nix' remote builds feature to shift load away from the local processor and RAM. But I'm sure that won't funny eliminate the need for some local processing power. It'll be interesting to find out.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Assuming the soc's are compatible you can upgrade down the road (I've not looked). Otherwise - its going to depend on how much raw horsepower you need day to day (I'm also not convinced there is much change between modern Intel generations).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Too bad it's not 14nm++++++++ process technology anymore.