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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 years ago (1 children)

Nice. I always loved the System76 laptops, they really seem like a true desktop alternative. I'm going to keep using my Dell until it breaks, but I think I'll buy a systen76 laptop when the time comes.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 years ago

I am with you right there. As soon as I have a need for another laptop I will most likely get a S76.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 years ago

It's such a shame that they don't directly sell them inside the EU. I'd love to get a Pangolin, but since it's already somewhat expensive, also having to pay import taxes for it isn't a very fun concept. I'll most likely have to reorient towards getting a Tuxedo laptop.