[kokada]

I think there is a very specific niche that this notebook is target for, and this definitely doesn't seem for you, the kind of person that having a cheaper laptop is more important than some of the unique features than this one or a Framework 13 Pro have.

For the unique part of this laptop that AFAIK a Dell XPS won't have is the Coreboot BIOS, that also probably means better support in the long term for BIOS updates.

To be clear, this is also not a laptop for me (but I did pre-order a Framework 13 Pro), but saying "nerd tax" or "anyone who buys one is either giving a donation or an idiot" like the other comment is just focusing in one part (the price) and not looking at the other.

[999900000999]

The Framework pro is much more competitive price wise. I’m actually interested, but I’ll let you review it first.

The framework doesn’t support Coreboot though.

Different markets have different price ranges.

Linux nerds have money, thus, this starts at 3500$

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 2.1GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7;

https://system76.com/laptops/serval-ws

Same CPU and GPU, as a gaming laptop, 2199

https://www.microcenter.com/product/691610/legion_pro_7_16ia...

It’s not like System 76 is developing special Nvidia drivers or anything.

Keep in mind most of these niche laptop brands, aside from Framework, just resell hardware. You definitely can get a better deal if you put in the work.

[moltopoco]

system76 does not develop special Nvidia drivers, but they do work on integrating GPU switching etc. in the Linux desktop: https://github.com/pop-os/system76-power/

I don't think this is necessarily about Linux nerds. For any kind of work laptop, time saved tinkering easily worth the extra $$$.

[999900000999]

Worth a 1400$ price difference?

Plus PopOS hasn't been doing great lately , Cosmic has issues.

Linux must remain a FREE alternative to Windows. If I need to pay an extra 1400$ for a specific Linux laptop with the same specs it's vastly less competitive.