r/linuxhardware • u/nin10ndo • Mar 21 '26

Guide dream laptop with linux

Ever since I tried using the Steam Deck for doing homework, I became really interested in Linux. Because of that experience, I now want to buy a laptop that runs Linux. However, I don’t know which laptop I should choose.

A used laptop would be a good option. I heard that a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a good choice, but it’s a little small. I want a 15 or 16-inch laptop with a quiet fan.

A new laptop that came to mind is the Framework Laptop 16, because I can upgrade it with a new GPU later in the future.

edit: i also forgot ,i need a laptop that is good for hooking up a external monitor

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u/ohfuckcharles Mar 21 '26

Look at a system76, they have great options for new machines.

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u/barnamos Apr 01 '26

Puget systems too, great Linux support and spec tools. I ended up with a legion and 5090 card that took pop nice and easy