[FunnyLookinHat]

System76 is likely going to fab their own laptops (instead of using Clevo as an ODM) within the next 2-3 years (just a hunch I have based on how long it took for them to go from talking about fabricating desktops to doing it).

They've started asking people to share what they want here: https://github.com/system76/laptop-suggestions/issues

If you really want a great Linux-first laptop, copy/paste all of your complaints/desires for hardware from here into that repository.

Top of the list for me:

- High powered laptop (e.g. 47W TDP CPU) without a graphics card.

- Centered keyboard without a numpad.

- 14" 1080p option for high-end laptops.

Edit - Formatting + I used to work there, but this is NOT based on anything from when I did - just speculation. It was an AWESOME place to work as a Linux nerd though. :)

[rumanator]

> System76 is likely going to fab their own laptops

I've been hearing this for years, and System76 keeps on charging a premium for rebranded cheap Clevo laptops.

[staticvoidmaine]

Don’t forget that part of what’s wrapped into that premium is excellent support & warranty along with the development of firmware and Pop!_OS. It’s more than just the hardware. It’s ensuring you can rely on that hardware to work end to end.

[rumanator]

> Don’t forget that part of what’s wrapped into that premium is excellent support & warranty

So you buy a cheap Clevo with support & warranty, for the same price you buy a high-end laptop from other OEMs.

It's still a cheap Clevo, right?

> along with the development of firmware and Pop!_OS.

I don't see where Pop!_OS is a selling point when compared with mainstream Linux distros.

> It’s more than just the hardware.

Is it really? I mean, besides the colossal price tag hike for a rebranded Clevo.

If all you want is a cheap Clevo then you can get the same end result for much less.