2023-10-25 08:00:34
The Linux Slimbook and Fedora Project hardware provider announced today a new Linux laptop called the Fedora Slimbook that is optimized for the Fedora Linux distribution and features only Fedora software.
Meet the Fedora Slimbook, a cutting-edge ultrabook that promises a new computing experience like never before. The Linux laptop features Fedora software pre-installed and comes with Slimbook’s sleek magnesium/aluminum design and a backlit keyboard that we’ve seen on previous models.
The Fedora Slimbook is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H “Alder Lake” processor with 20 threads and 14 cores, 24 MB cache, clock speed up to 4.70 GHz, and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. It also comes with up to 64GB of RAM and up to 4TB of NVMe SSD storage.
The laptop features a generous 16-inch 3K (2560x1600px) display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB, as well as a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card for gaming gamers. Linux.
Fedora Slimbook comes preinstalled with the edition Fedora Linux Workstation introducing the desktop environment GNOME . Slimbook also collaborates with the GNOME foundation and they will donate 3% of the proceeds from each sale of Fedora Slimbook ultrabook to the development of GNOME.
“Installing Linux distributions can be a daunting task and can hinder the adoption of open source software,” said Matthew Miller, Fedora project leader. “The collaboration between Fedora Project and Slimbook has removed this obstacle by providing users with hardware with Fedora software preinstalled.”
In terms of connectivity, the laptop features a USB-C 3.2 Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, a USB-C 3.2 port with DisplayPort support, an HDMI 2.0 port, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio for input. and exit. Unfortunately, this model does not have an RJ45 Ethernet port.
You can configure and purchase this Fedora-powered Linux laptop right now at online store from Slimbook for 1,799.00 EUR (~$1,911 USD) for the base configuration with Intel i7-12700H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, 16 GB
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