Category: Hardware
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Introducing the KDE Slimbook Plasma VI: A Linux Ultrabook Powered by AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
Slimbook and KDE have announced the release of their new Linux-powered ultrabook, the KDE Slimbook Plasma VI, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, a maximum of 96GB of RAM, and a larger 80wh battery. The KDE Slimbook Plasma VI utilizes an AMD Ryzen 8845HS CPU featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, acceleration up…
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Discover the $149 RISC-V Tablet Powering Ubuntu 24.04
DeepComputing has introduced a new iteration of its DC-ROMA RISC-V tablet, now equipped to run Ubuntu! The DC-ROMA RISC-V Pad II features a 10.1 inch IPS 10-point touch display with a resolution of 1920×1200, and it utilizes the same SpacemiT K1 SoC as their RISC-V Ubuntu laptop, which faced initial confusion regarding pricing and availability.…
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CrowView Note Unveiled: More Than Just a Laptop, It Redefines Utility
Ever wished you could use your Raspberry Pi 5, Android smartphone, or mini PC as a laptop? The CrowView Note, which hit Kickstarter last week, allows you to do precisely that. At first glance, the CrowView Note from Elecrow resembles a typical laptop. It features a 14.1-inch display, a full-sized keyboard, a touchpad, and USB…
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Introducing the New, More Affordable Raspberry Pi 5: Now Available for Purchase
Launched less than a year ago, the Raspberry Pi 5 has quickly become a favorite among single-board computing enthusiasts and Linux ARM users due to its enhanced performance, increased memory, and the addition of a PCIe bus for expansion capabilities. Until now, availability of the Raspberry Pi 5 was limited to either a $60/£57 version…
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TUXEDO Unveils Versatile 3-in-1 Linux Convertible Laptop
TUXEDO Computers has unleashed their latest Linux laptop, the InfinityFlex 14 — as you might have guessed from the name, it flips and folds. The company touts their dextrous new device as ‘the first 3-in-1 Linux convertible’, with its 360-degree hinge allowing the touch-enabled 16:10 display to be flipped back into tablet mode and folded…
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TUXEDO Computers Debuts Its First 3-in-1 Convertible Linux Laptop
German-based Linux hardware manufacturer TUXEDO Computers unveiled today the TUXEDO InfinityFlex 14 notebook as their first convertible Linux-powered laptop that you can turn into a Linux tablet. TUXEDO InfinityFlex 14 is a 3-in-1 Linux convertible PC designed to allow flexible operation modes while on the go or in the office. It features a partial aluminum…
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Meet the $60 Intel SBC: A Cheaper and Faster Alternative to the Raspberry Pi 5
If you love the idea of tinkering with a small, single-board computer (SBC) but need something with more power than most ARM-based offerings, you’re in luck. The new Radxa X4 from Radxa might pique your interest. Powered by an Intel N100 CPU with Intel UHD graphics, the Radxa X4 offers enhanced performance for both CPU…
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Framework Laptop 13 to Offer New Drop-In RISC-V Mainboard for Enhanced Customization
Those of you who own a Framework Laptop 13 —consider me jealous, btw— or are considering buying one in the near future, you may be interested to know that a RISC-V motherboard option is in the works. DeepComputing, the company behind the recently-announced Ubuntu RISC-V laptop, is working with Framework Computer Inc, the company behind…
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Introducing the World’s First RISC-V Laptop Powered by Ubuntu
A RISC-V laptop preloaded with Ubuntu is in development, and Canonical is involved. The DC-ROMA RISC-V Laptop II is made by DeepComputing, a company formed by self-described “RISC-V pioneers” back in 2022, and based in Hong Kong. Their aim: develop and release all kinds of products to help drive development of the RISC-V ecosystem. And…
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TUXEDO Computers Join the ARM Revolution: Developing a Linux Laptop with KDE Plasma
German Linux computer producer TUXEDO Computers announced its development of an ARM-powered Linux laptop today. This upcoming laptop features a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC and will operate on TUXEDO OS equipped with the KDE Plasma desktop environment. At the 2024 Computex Taipei technology fair last week, TUXEDO Computers showcased a prototype of its ARM…