Finding a Linux-powered laptop
Until recently, there were only a few places from which you could buy a Linux-powered laptop. While you can’t get one at your local electronics or computer store, there are more options available.
Big and small
Laptops come in all sizes. This is true for ones that are powered by Linux, too. When you need power, check out Emperor Linux. The company sells what it calls “professional grade Linux laptops”. They’re powerful, but pricey: between $1,400 and $5,400 (USD). You’ll get a brand-name laptop — like Panasonic, Sony, or Lenovo — and you can choose your Linux distro.
Slightly cheaper, but no less useful, are the Linux laptops from Dell, System 76, and ZaReason. Even when you customize the systems, the prices can be reasonable. The only drawback for some is that the notebooks from these companies run Ubuntu. Yeah, not everyone loves Ubuntu …
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