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Linux hardware vendor System76 [Official Site] (and now a Linux distribution maker too) have just announced their new Oryx Pro laptop and it's a beast.

They also made a rather amusing video to go along with it:

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From what they told me, they've been able to make it more powerful than their last model while also making it thinner at 19mm, with a weight around 4.37 lbs. (1.98 kg.). For those interested in picking one up, they will be giving a choice between their brand new Pop!_OS 18.04 LTS (64-bit) or Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.

As for the rest of the specs, have a look at this:

  • Processor: 8th Gen Intel® Core i7-8750H (2.2 up to 4.1 GHz - 9MB Cache - 6 cores - 12 threads)
  • Display: 15″ HiDPI and IPS display options (4K display only available with the NVIDIA 1070)
  • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 or 1070 (plus Intel graphics to switch between)
  • Memory: Up to 32 GB Dual Channel DDR4 @ 2400MHz (8GB base model)
  • Storage: 1× M.2 SSD, 1× 2.5″ 7mm height drive. Up to 6 TB total (250GB M.2 base model)
  • Expansion: 2× USB 3.1 Type-C, 3× USB 3.1Type-A, SD Card Reader
  • Input: Multi-Touch Clickpad, Multi-Color Backlit Chicklet Keyboard
  • Networking: Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® Wireless-AC WiFi, Bluetooth
  • Video Ports: 1× HDMI output port (with HDCP), 2× DisplayPort 1.3
  • Audio: Stereo Speakers, Stereo Mic, Headphone Jack, Mic Jack, S/PDIF
  • Camera: 1080p HD Webcam
  • Battery: 4 Cell Polymer – 55 Wh

The minimum price is $1,599 and that will obviously go up depending on the configuration. It's available to pre-order now, with shipments expected at the end of May. You can find out more here if you're interested.

I think it's really great that a dedicated Linux hardware vendor is doing so damn well, considering most traditional stores don't offer anything outside of Windows 10. I certainly wouldn't mind one of their units one day, they always look really good.

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haspadar May 3, 2018
Just use Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC with Ryzen 1700 (8 cores, 16 threads, no Meltdown, no Nvidia blob) for $1499. Runs Arch Linux perfectly.
nitroflow May 3, 2018
Quoting: velemasJust use Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC with Ryzen 1700 (8 cores, 16 threads, no Meltdown, no Nvidia blob) for $1499. Runs Arch Linux perfectly.

And how is suspend to ram on that? Last time I looked it's a dice roll when it works under AMD, if at all.


Last edited by nitroflow on 3 May 2018 at 8:12 pm UTC
amarok May 3, 2018
Quoting: velemasJust use Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC with Ryzen 1700 (8 cores, 16 threads, no Meltdown, no Nvidia blob) for $1499. Runs Arch Linux perfectly.

With mesa drivers?
pete910 May 3, 2018
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Quoting: nitroflow
Quoting: velemasJust use Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC with Ryzen 1700 (8 cores, 16 threads, no Meltdown, no Nvidia blob) for $1499. Runs Arch Linux perfectly.

And how is suspend to ram on that? Last time I looked it's a dice roll when it works under AMD, if at all.

Tbf it's a dice roll on most laptops too so ...

It's never worked on the mrs i3 sammy with a nvidia graphics.
jasonridesabike May 3, 2018
Quoting: gabber
Quoting: jasonridesabikeThis is the laptop that's bringing me back to Linux after 4 years of Mac OS. Super hyped.

It's slightly lighter than my MBP, severely more powerful, and infinitely more upgradable. Now I just have to wait until I make my next trip to the US or someone visits me >.<
It's not like this is the first decent laptop that gets released..

there is for example this: https://www.pcspecialist.ch/notebooks/recoil-II-15/
you can choose no OS and save 100.- specs look comparable (battery is smaller) to the onyx pro. If you don't care about the support from system 76 you can even shave off another 200.-

For me the most important part is not paying for a windows license i am never going to use.
Oh and the fact I can get the Swiss keyboard, which you can't from S76 (I asked..)

There certainly have been, but I need something powerful, light, *and* well supported. I use my computer professionally and can't suffer driver issues or downtime; I'll pay a premium for good support. Also, I refuse to buy a Dell.

What System76 is doing with Pop!_OS is fantastic and it's the first time in the last ~5 years I'd be willing to bet business on having a reliable Linux desktop machine.


Last edited by jasonridesabike on 3 May 2018 at 8:28 pm UTC
Shmerl May 3, 2018
Indeed, no Optimus horrors please. Do they have some laptops with Ryzen + Vega?
drlamb May 3, 2018
The 4K option is only available with the GTX 1070. +1 to Ryzen/Vega machines from them.

Quoting: velemasJust use Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC with Ryzen 1700 (8 cores, 16 threads, no Meltdown, no Nvidia blob) for $1499. Runs Arch Linux perfectly.

I had this machine for a while. I just wish it wasn't ruined by a "meh" color accurate panel and the dated black/red gamer theme. I don't want to be laughed at while I'm at work.


Last edited by drlamb on 3 May 2018 at 8:42 pm UTC
jasonridesabike May 3, 2018
Quoting: drlambThe 4K option is only available with the GTX 1070. +1 to Ryzen/Vega machines from them.

Quoting: velemasJust use Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC with Ryzen 1700 (8 cores, 16 threads, no Meltdown, no Nvidia blob) for $1499. Runs Arch Linux perfectly.

I had this machine for a while. I just wish it wasn't ruined by a "meh" color accurate panel and the dated black/red gamer theme. I don't want to be laughed at while I'm at work.

amen to that. I could never see myself bringing a super ostentatious red and black laptop to a client meeting.
stretch611 May 3, 2018
As much as I would love to support System 76, it just wasn't feasible the last time I bought a laptop.

When I bought my current laptop 14 months ago, I looked at System 76... However, I bought a MSI laptop with Winbloat 10 instead. (and completely removed windows, OFC)

I bought a MSI gaming laptop with Intel i7 processor, nVidia 1060 GTX, 16GB of RAM, 256GB SSD HD, 1TB HD, 1920x1080 15.6" screen and all standard features of most laptops. I paid $1099(US) before a $100 rebate at a local store (so, $999 total). The system 76 laptop had a CD/DVD drive (which is not available on my current laptop) and I am not sure if it included the SSD drive or not... But, for that DVD drive and the System 76 name, it cost $500(US) more, a huge price increase. If it was even close in price, I would consider paying for the priviledge of pre-installed linux... but at 150% of the cost, it was just too much of a premium to even consider. And I would need to install linux anyway because it only came with ubuntu.

As it was, I installed Linux Mint on this computer without a hiccup. Everything just worked except for the webcam... which I didn't notice until 4 months later when I first tried a Roll20 session with my friends on this computer. So the only downsides is that they can't see me, but the microphone works.
m0nt3 May 3, 2018
Quoting: ShmerlIndeed, no Optimus horrors please. Do they have some laptops with Ryzen + Vega?

I have checked them a few times and I have never seen them offer an AMD cpu, so that is a no go for me. I want a zen apu laptop at some point.
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