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I have an aging ServalPro that I have successfully upgraded to 14.04LTS. However, it is both heavy and has only a about 1 hour battery life. I would like something much lighter and something with a battery life of around 3-5hrs. Does such a machine exist? I like the System76 computers and their support, so would prefer to stick with them.
Ubuntu addict and loving it
Sounds Like the system 76 Darter might fit the bill.
https://system76.com/laptops/model/daru4
4-5 hours battery life,
4.6 pounds.
A Little pricey though.
You may also want to look at Zareason http://zareason.com/shop/UltraLap-440.html
up to 5 hours battery. 3.6 pounds.
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Dave,Originally Posted by kc1di
Thanks for the info. Any info on Zareason? $800 is better than $1,000 and a pound lighter. I have not heard of that company, are they reliable, etc? I tend to want to stay with System76 because they have this forum here in the Ubuntu forms and have always responded with useful info. But....$200 is a good savings.
A Carafe of Ubuntu
Compare the specs on these two. There a number of reasons for the price difference.
-Display resolution
-Processors
-Ports
-Drive option
-Weight
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cbtengr
Thanks for pointing out the differences. I just did a quick glance. If you throw in the solid state drive, the ZaReason comes out more expensive. I suppose the reason for the longer battery life is the SSD in the System76. Wish the System76 was that pound lighters though. Think I might stick with System76.
Ubuntu addict and loving it
Hi RedRat,
I've heard only good things about Zareason. But System 76 is a good company also.
As already pointed out make sure the specs compare.
Happy hunting.
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