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Litebook Launches A $249 Linux Laptop (zdnet.com)

Posted by EditorDavid on from the latest-Linux-laptops dept.

An anonymous reader writes: It's "like a Chromebook for Linux users on a budget," reports ZDNet. The new 2.9-pound Litebook uses Intel's Celeron N3150 processor and ships with a 14.1-inch display and a 512-gigabyte hard drive with full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080). For $20 more they'll throw in a 32-gigabyte SSD to speed up your boot time. "Unlike Windows laptops, Litebooks are highly optimized, come without performance hogging bloatware, [are] designed to ensure your privacy, and are entirely free of malware and viruses," writes the company's web site. They also add that their new devices "are affordable, customizable, and are backwards compatible with Windows software."

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  1. Get a refurbished ThinkPad by ArhcAngel · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I have always used a ThinkPad that is off lease and verified. Newegg has a host of models listed between $200-$300. And the ThinkWiki will help you with the particulars if you aren't familiar with the model you get.

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    1. Re:Get a refurbished ThinkPad by LVSlushdat · · Score: 4, Interesting

      I do the same thing, but with Dell offlease Latitudes/Precisions.. Currently using a Latitude E5410 with 8Gb of ram, an i3 processor, and Kubuntu 14.04.. Works like a champ...

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  2. So much by puddingebola · · Score: 3, Interesting

    So much of the Linux laptop market seems to be targeted at the low end (current story), or the high end (Dell XPS Ubuntu developer edition). Only System 76 seems to offer anything middle of the road (core i3 for $700). Not really confident linux can get a foothold in a market with a Windows 10 laptop at every price point from top to bottom.

  3. Seriously? by WaffleMonster · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Google Chrome calls home. There are many alternatives easily available without Google's stalkware baked in.

    Skype is insecure spyware owned and operated by Microsoft with well known intercept capabilities. It runs and consumes bandwidth continuously whether your using skype or not.

    Spotify is spyware that automatically collects data about you and your friends just by logging on.

    Why is it that everyone selling to consumers offering privacy and no-bloat demonstrates the exact opposite? We won't preload heaps of shit except for the heaps of shit we preload.

    It's like all these companies selling "eco friendly" products that are anything but.

    There needs to be third party qualification program for security and privacy that actually meet specific articulable requirements. This wild west of everyone claiming they give a shit when in fact their actions demonstrate otherwise is worthless.