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New KDE Slimbook V Linux Laptop: AMD 7840HS CPU, AMD 780M GPU, 16" WQXGA Screen (kde.slimbook.es)
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#Specs

Processor AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS 8 cores 16 threads TSMC 4nm FinFET 3.8 GHz base clock 5.1 GHz max boost clock

Graphics AMD Radeon 780M RDNA 3 12 GPU cores 2700 MHz frequency

Display 16” IPS WQXGA 2560x1600 (16:10) sRGB 100% 165 Hz frequency 1064.3M(8bit+2FRC) color depth 403 nits max brightness

Storage 2 SSD m.2 NVME slots Up to 8 TB SSD storage

Memory Non-soldered memory Up to 64 GB RAM (8, 16, 32, 64 available) 5600 MHz RAM 2 sockets, dual channel from 16 GB

Battery 68‑watt‑hour battery Up to 11 hours battery

Connectivity 3 USB 3.1 2 USB-C Full function PD3.0 (USB3.1 GEN1) with power delivery and video output 2 PCI Express 4.0 (max 4TB each one) HDMI Wifi 6 RTL8852BE-CG AC/AX Bluetooth 5.2

Others Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad Webcam HD 720P 1.0M with physical switch 2 microphones 2 speakers 4Ω 2W Multi-touch touchpad Full aluminum chassis USB-C charging with smart battery system

Size and Weight 356.6 * 248.5 * 20.3 mm 1.86 kg

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[–] 12 points 2 years ago (7 children)

999.00€

Honestly not bad compared to most Linux laptops.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (6 children)

    I just wish it had USB 4 ports. It's a new unit, there's no reason not to.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    There are lot's of reasons not to do so, but the most important one is probably that Slimbook uses barebones from Tongfang. You can configure the barebones to some extend but mostly only screen resolution, cpu, gpu and cooling. The smaller things like USB ports are not as configurable as you might thing.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    I also wish it would have a bigger battery. 67 watt hours is pretty low for a 16 inch computer. I never understood why these manufacturers stick with exclusively the lowest specs possible while still delivering a technically acceptable laptop.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    They claim 11h uptime with a full battery. I guess if you're not doing heavy processing it's fine.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago*

    That's only up to 11 hours. Ryzen 7000 series can get pretty thirsty when you start doing a lot. My current laptop is rated for 10 hours of battery life, but I usually get about 2-3 on a good day. My Ryzen 5000 series laptop is really good at low loads, but 6 cores will drink through it's 57 watt hour battery, and that's with a 14 inch screen and an "U" CPU.

    IMO any laptop that's 15" or bigger should have at minimum a 90 watt hour battery.

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    • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    The most popular HTML, CSS, and JS library in the world.

    Uh, what? 🤣

    Looks like a delicious machine though. What are everyone's experience with Slimbooks overall?

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 2 years ago

    I have the very old KDE Slimbook I from around 2017, and am very happy with it, built quality is very decent, well it is 7/8 years old now and still working nicely. Also have good experience with their support. PSU in the laptop died when it was about one year old because of lightning strike and electricity surge and they replaced the PSU without any questions and cost (except for shipping). The only thing I miss with my laptop is better keyboard, and more sturdy screen hinges. But yeah other then that. I can only recommend Slimbook.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    I am using Tuxedo laptops since a few years now and it was always a pleasure to use them. Slimbook and Tuxedo are using barebones from Tongfang and sometimes Clevo in different configuration. I guess the build quality is almost the same for both of them.

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    • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Charging over USB-C a thing? A little annoyed by the barrel connector. For all the faults of my Dell XPS at least I can use my own cable+charger and I have the flexibility of charging from either side.

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    • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Honestly, as somebody who has been waiting on a Framework 16 to ship for almost 8 months now, this is kind of enticing. Same CPU, guaranteed Linux compatibility, and half the price. HRMMMMMMMM....

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    [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    No touchscreen/pen support?

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