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[–] mech@feddit.org 9 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (4 children)

You can buy laptops and PCs with pre-installed Linux at Germany's biggest computer retailer now.

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[–] eli@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

Some OEMs with some models here in the USA also offer it. HP and Dell offer it. I think Dell gives Fedora and Ubuntu? And it takes off ~$130 USD or so from the price, so it's the full Windows license cost.

Personally if I have that option I'm taking it and just reinstalling whatever I want anyway, but it's nice having that option.

Also if I'm going to spend $2k+ on a new laptop and they don't give me a non-Windows/blank OS option then I'd go to support and request a special product link. Otherwise I'll find another brand or buy used.

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[–] jdr8@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago (1 child)

Tuxedo laptops seem like they have a solid build.

Nice design and I think they are based in Germany.

They even provide their own OS which is based on Ubuntu.

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[–] addie@feddit.uk 6 points 6 months ago (1 child)

Yes, very happy with mine. Started it up to see the preinstalled version of Linux and then restarted it to install Arch btw instead, but it's a great wee machine, exactly what I wanted and will be replacing it with another like it when the time comes.

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[–] jdr8@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

My M1 MacBook Air is still alive and kicking (although I dislike being an American brand - bought it before the whole American mess).

But if I was in the market looking for a laptop, definitely would be a Tuxedo.

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