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    Why can't I just buy it without being charged for preinstalled spyware? (lemmy.world)
    submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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    Shopping for a laptop as a Linux user:

    Screenshot from the Simpsons where Otto is talking to Marge and Homer standing next to a window in their house with a caption "Oh wow, windows!... I don't think I can afford this place."

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    [–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

    Framework has their 11th gen Intel laptops right now as a barebones for $499 USD from B-stock, new components, if that interests you.

    Otherwise, Chromebooks that you can flash replacement coreboot are another good option.

    [–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

    Unfortunately Framework doesn't retail in my country and that's the requirement. But that does sound very enticing, I'll keep an eye on their B-stock. Thanks!

    As for the flashed chromebooks that sounds like a pretty cool weekend project but I need something with a little more power.

    [–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

    Important to remember that not all Chromebooks are created equal. There are some that have i5/i7s or Ryzen CPUs in them that will rival most laptops. I see $200-500 USD Chromebooks all the time with decent specs refurbed or clearance.

    [–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    Is the 500usd for the full computer? I got confused before that some of the cheapest configurations didn't have everything needed to make the computer, like RAM and storage.

    [–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

    It includes everything except RAM, Storage, and the USB C modular ports. With all of that you're probably looking more like $575-600. They do, however, have 8GB of RAM for $15, cheap storage options, etc, so it's a pretty good deal overall for such a repairable and upgradable laptop.