Vergil2501
September 4th, 2014, 06:00 AM
So my first post and I have no idea where to really post this thread so I apologize in advance.
I'm looking to switch to Linux and also looking to replace my aging ASUS laptop. So I'm wondering what your thoughts are on the System76 laptops (I'm looking at between the 15.6" Gazelle Professional and the 17.3" Kude Professional.)
I've had desktop replacement gaming laptops before and never used them for gaming ever it seems but I do want in my new replacement laptop:
-Linux (always wanted to use it and switch from windows to it)
-A laptop where I can lay on the couch and use it for longer than 30 mins to a hour (something on the lines of at least 4 hours)
-The laptop wont heat up like crazy
I also can not find any solid benchmarks or information regarding the performance with the Intel HD Graphics 4600 chip and Ubuntu 14.04.1
-Most likely not to play any games I'd most likely have steam installed... just cause... but the ability to run games like half-life 2 and source or indie games or minecraft (stock)
-XBMC with 1080p playback of anime and movies
-Can no find no info if the 4600 can do HDMI 5.1 audio out
-Also I watch a lot of anime rather curious if things like hi10p are available for linux now and if that chip can run that kind of content.
I'd also like to hear people's thoughts upon those two model of laptops. Largely I want something that can do 1080p content and has a long battery for sitting on the sofa and doing web surfing while watching TV.
Thank you.
I'm looking to switch to Linux and also looking to replace my aging ASUS laptop. So I'm wondering what your thoughts are on the System76 laptops (I'm looking at between the 15.6" Gazelle Professional and the 17.3" Kude Professional.)
I've had desktop replacement gaming laptops before and never used them for gaming ever it seems but I do want in my new replacement laptop:
-Linux (always wanted to use it and switch from windows to it)
-A laptop where I can lay on the couch and use it for longer than 30 mins to a hour (something on the lines of at least 4 hours)
-The laptop wont heat up like crazy
I also can not find any solid benchmarks or information regarding the performance with the Intel HD Graphics 4600 chip and Ubuntu 14.04.1
-Most likely not to play any games I'd most likely have steam installed... just cause... but the ability to run games like half-life 2 and source or indie games or minecraft (stock)
-XBMC with 1080p playback of anime and movies
-Can no find no info if the 4600 can do HDMI 5.1 audio out
-Also I watch a lot of anime rather curious if things like hi10p are available for linux now and if that chip can run that kind of content.
I'd also like to hear people's thoughts upon those two model of laptops. Largely I want something that can do 1080p content and has a long battery for sitting on the sofa and doing web surfing while watching TV.
Thank you.