Slimbook launch the KDE Slimbook VII with AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 / Radeon 880M

In the market for a new powerful laptop ready for the holiday season? Perhaps give a look to the new KDE Slimbook VII.

From the press email sent to GamingOnLinux: "Slimbook and KDE are celebrating their 8th anniversary with the launch of the new KDE Slimbook VII, the seventh generation resulting from a long-standing collaboration between specialized hardware and free software".

Some highlights of the machine include:

• Designed for KDE Plasma users, with optimized power and performance for the Linux ecosystem.
• Features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and integrated AMD Radeon 880M graphics.
• 16″ WQXGA display (2560x1600) at 165 Hz for a smooth, precise, and comfortable visual experience.
• Premium aluminum chassis in a sophisticated slate-blue color combining robustness and elegance.
• High expandability: up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM and 8 TB NVMe 4.0 storage.
• Cooling system with dual fans and dedicated keys to switch between power modes.
• USB‑C with 100 W Power Delivery, Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI, USB-A ports… everything a demanding user needs.

The base model has 16GB RAM and a 500GB NVMe storage drive. For ports you get 2x USB-C USB3.2 Gen1 with PD3.0 charging and 4K@60Hz video output, and 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1.

Priced at €1,098.99 but it's €70 off for Black Friday bringing it down to €1,029. The pricing actually seems reasonable for the specifications, at least to me scanning around a little bit and seeing pricing from other vendors.

You can find it on the Slimbook website.