Laptop for audio

[crustypants]

Hi,

Anyone any thoughts about a laptop for audio work on Linux? My trust XPS 13 is battered.

I would like to run something with Coreboot.

I looked at the Starbook which looks pretty good, in the UK, but the ports aren't as nice as XPS13 - https://starlabs.systems/pages/starbook

I also wondered about buying a second hand Macbook Pro, had a quick look and they seem to be running ARM now instead of Intel, so I assume no IME or similar worries. Not sure about running DAW on Apple hardware with Linux though? Is anyone doing that?

[autostatic]

On the same boat! Didn't know about StarLabs, looks good! Looking for a bigger screen though myself (16-17") and I'd prefer a local supplier so it's going to be either https://bto.eu/ or https://laptopwithlinux.com/. Tending towards BTO as it's going to be a replacement for my current BTO. The StarFighter looks awesome but it's too pricey for me. And when configuring the StarBook I exceeded the budget limit I have in mind too I also looked at https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/ but they're also quite expensive.

[erlkönig]

For many, many years, i'm fine with refurbished Dell Latitudes. They come around 200 to 400€, can hardwarewise be upgraded with common stock items without special tools, and they run at least a decade with many years of being serviced with fresh firmware by Dell. If you limit yourself on audio/office/development stuff, they are really enough.And i think, a refurbished Laptop doesn't need to be built. Usually, they are something around 4 years old. I never experienced trouble with Linux, neither on Laptops nor on Desktops. I used to get them refurbished not only for private use, but also in a few companies.

[autostatic]

Have checked refurbished laptops but the choice is minimal over here. And the ones that do have attractive specs are only about 10% cheaper than their contemporary equivalents.