Hi everyone, I use Linux on all my machines since a decade. Unfortunately my laptops are getting older and I will probably have to change them soon. Which Laptops would you recommend me to buy in 2025 a part Librem?

I don’t have a high budget but I’m still looking for something relatively recent. I looked on H-node but it seems that there are not a lot of recent things.

I use Debian as a distro.

    • modcolocko@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      16 days ago

      commenter was suggesting that framework allows you to “grow with your budget”

      i don’t think this is exactly true in most situations

    • Fecundpossum@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      17 days ago

      Framework is a great concept, a great idea for places technology could go, but even its newest offerings are janky. I’ve seen the reviews from people who want to love them. I too want to love them. The modular tech they’re built around is cool as hell but in terms of daily use laptop that moves with you day in day out, it just ain’t it, imho.

      Ive run Linux on multiple think pads, a razer laptop, and an asus gaming laptop, and they all work fine. Buy the hardware that works for you, and put Linux on it. It’s that simple.

      • gbin@lemmy.ca
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        17 days ago

        I daily drive my framework 13 since the first batch, upgraded twice the mobo. I run it on arch Linux, 0 issue whatsoever even after a year bringing it on site like the Texan boonies or on boats in the middle of the golf of Mexico … Compatibility wise with linux, 100% of the peripherals work, even the finger reader thing.

        • Fecundpossum@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          17 days ago

          I don’t want to denigrate people that it works for, because I know the people that love them love them.

          Has the battery life (more specifically drain while in suspend) gotten better? I’ve heard horror stories on that, port availability (pretty limited ports because each port attachment takes up so much space) and some complaints about build quality and durability.

      • Kongar@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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        17 days ago

        Love mine and daily drive it. Not janky, zero issues. Everything works on Linux. Not sure what you’re referring to.

        Can you get more bang for your buck? Yes, to start. But let’s compare after a couple of upgrades on mine vs whole laptop replacements with other brands.