Star Labs, maker of Linux-equipped PCs, is taking pre-orders for the StarFighter (opens in new tab) customized laptop computer. This somewhat well-specced and extremely configurable laptop computer comes with Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4, a selection of Linux distributions from Ubuntu, Mint, Manjaro and different configurable specs. Privateness considerations are addressed through a snap-on magnetic digital camera and a Wi-Fi kill change.
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The StarFighter is a extremely customizable machine. The bottom mannequin of the StarFighter comes with a Twelfth-generation Intel i3 processor, however you may construct your solution to an Twelfth-gen i7, AMD Ryzen 7 (6800H) and even an Intel i9, all with built-in graphics. RAM might be configured all the way in which from 16GB to 64GB, although this will depend on your processor selection, and storage from a 240GB SATA SSD to 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 flash, with a number of choices in between. You possibly can even slip in a secondary SSD if that you must, with one other 2TB accessible. There is a pair of SODIMM slots and two M.2 sockets inside, so DIY upgrades aren’t out of the query.
There is a selection of screens, with the usual 16:10 4K (3840 x 2400) 60Hz panel being replaceable with a 16:10 1440p different that may handle as much as 165Hz. This latter choice additionally consumes half the facility of the 4K display. There is a selection of firmware – American Megatrends or Coreboot – and you may specify a customized keyboard structure, if that’s your factor.
Working system choices are legion, permitting you to specify Ubuntu (22.04 LTS (opens in new tab)) Elementary OS, Kubuntu, Mint (opens in new tab), MATE options, XFCE front-ends, Plasma or Gnome variations of Manjaro, Zorin OS, and even Home windows 11. There’s even an choice to don’t have any OS in any respect.
The laptop computer options two Thunderbolt 4 ports (in case you get an Intel mannequin, they’re USB 3.2 Gen 2 on the Ryzen 7 choice), plus a single USB 3 Kind-A, an HDMI, SD reader and a headphone jack. There’s an fascinating magnetic webcam module that snaps onto a port behind the display, peeking over the sting towards the person, and it may be slipped right into a recess within the chassis if you’re not utilizing it. The magnetic connector makes use of USB, pointing to extra doable upgrades. A {hardware} change on the sting means that you can lower energy to the wi-fi module, which when activated gives Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. The makers declare as much as 18 hours of battery life.
The configurable nature of the laptop computer means it’s accessible at lots of totally different costs, however the base value is $1,677, plus taxes and supply. Dispatch is anticipated in 4-5 months.