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anon5621 ,
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Old used surface pro 3 works great with linux ,hardware still fine and screen is awesome.i own one and run pop os on wayland.

Resolution of screen 2160x1440 12’ Intel Core i5-4300U

mfat OP ,

I want a proper laptop with keyboard.

danielquinn ,
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The Surface Pro keyboard is actually quite good, with the added bonus that it’s also easily detachable.

Kalcifer ,
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Older Thinkpad (eg T460)?

mfat OP ,

T460 has a 14 inch screen.

cmgvd3lw ,

If you can stretch to a 13 incher (no pun intended), LG gram might be your best bet. Around 965 gram weight, reasonably priced, can run Linux without any problem.

melroy ,
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I still believe Framework laptop 13 is the best choice when going with 13 inch.

UnpledgedCatnapTipper ,

Framework is amazing (I have a 7840u 13in) but they’re expensive. 100% worth it to me as an enthusiast and IT professional but possibly not for someone less interested in the tech itself.

melroy ,
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Agreed. It's 100% worth to me as well as software engineer. But maybe not for everybody. Then again, it's the best 13 inch laptop out there for running Linux. Especially considering the 2.8k display variant with 2x scaling works great under any distro.

melroy ,
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Just go with a Framework 13. Yes it's 13 inch instead of 12 inch. But you will get the best possible Linux laptop out there. And it's also fully repairable and upgradable. I have the latest Framework 13 AMD 7040, yes AMD. And... do not forget to select the new 2.8k display. Allowing for the first time to just select 200% DPI scaling that just works for Linux! So no scaling issues.! https://frame.work/nl/en/products/laptop-diy-13-gen-amd/configuration/new

And select "7640U - 2.8K Display".

mfat OP ,

I need something super compact and below 1kg.

melroy , (edited )
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Framework laptop 13 is just a bit above 1kg. It's 1.3kg... It is worth weighing this choice (you get the joke? hah, guhmm). If you really need something super compact and very light, maybe a old-school "netbook" will do.

Like the GPD WIN Mini (7 inch, that is super compact, right?).. But really get a Framework laptop hehe.

m4m4m4m4 ,

For what it’s worth, yesterday this thing was mentioned here.

mfat OP ,

This is overpriced. Have you looked at Starlite tablet?

Deckweiss , (edited )

Minisforum V3 is 12” and less than 1kg.

But it is not quite a laptop, expensive and very powerful - not sure if that suits you.

Linux wise, most of the stuff works (sleep, power profiles, volume buttons, fingerprint reader, face recognition, pen, touchscreen). Things that don’t work are automatic rotate/accelerometer.

I’m super happy with it, running arch, doing development and using VMs.

mfat OP ,

Thanks. I’ve tried tablets and still prefer laptop form factor.

themachine ,

You’re probably better off looking for hardware to meet your spec requirements and then looking into its Linux support.

Bluefruit ,

Older thinkpads would come to mind, usually a good option. Generally affordable, repairable, and can be good for Linux.

mfat OP ,

Sub 13 inch thinkbooks are low-spec school laptops AFAIK.

wildbus8979 ,

Not the X series.

mfat OP , (edited )

And they are sub 13 inch?

themachine ,

You never specified what specs you want/require

mfat OP ,

Yeah you’re right. I need a powerful machine with over 10gb of ram for fhd video editing and web browsing.

wildbus8979 ,

GPD might be what you’re looking for? www.gpd.hk

mfat OP , (edited )

The 10 inch one looks interesting. Thanks! Are these compatible with Linux?

wildbus8979 ,

Considering you can buy it with SteamOS preinstalled, I’d say probably so yeah.

melroy , (edited )
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Yes this one. The 7 inch: https://gpdstore.net/shop/gpd-handheld-gaming-pcs/gpd-win-mini-2024/ . You wanted really really compact?

mfat OP ,

Below 10 inch is too small.

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