{"id":1131,"date":"2024-09-08T00:10:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-08T00:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/introducing-the-kde-slimbook-vi-a-must-have-laptop-for-kde-enthusiasts\/"},"modified":"2024-12-10T05:32:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T05:32:16","slug":"introducing-the-kde-slimbook-vi-a-must-have-laptop-for-kde-enthusiasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/introducing-the-kde-slimbook-vi-a-must-have-laptop-for-kde-enthusiasts\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the KDE Slimbook VI: A Must-Have Laptop for KDE Enthusiasts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p><strong>Looking for a powerful new Linux laptop? The new <em>KDE Slimbook VI<\/em> may very well appeal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>KDE Slimbook VI Specs<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<p><th>Display:<\/th>\n<\/p>\n<p><td>16.1-inch IPS (16:10, 2560\u00d71600, 120Hz)<\/td>\n<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<p><th>CPU:<\/th>\n<\/p>\n<p><td>AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (octa-core @ up to 5.1 GHz)<\/td>\n<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<p><th>GPU:<\/th>\n<\/p>\n<p><td>AMD 780M (12 cores @ 2700 Mhz)<\/td>\n<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<p><th>NPU:<\/th>\n<\/p>\n<p><td>AMD Ryzen AI @ 10 TOPS<\/td>\n<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<p><th>RAM:<\/th>\n<\/p>\n<p><td>16 GB DDR5<br \/><em>96 GB max<\/em><\/td>\n<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<p><th>Storage:<\/th>\n<\/p>\n<p><td>250GB NVMe<br \/><em>(2x SSD NVMe PCIe 4.0 slots, up to 8 TB)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<p><th>Network:<\/th>\n<\/p>\n<p><td>Wi-Fi 6<br \/>Bluetooth 5.2<\/td>\n<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<p><th>Ports:<\/th>\n<\/p>\n<p><td>2x USB Type-A<br \/>2x USB Type-C<br \/>HDMI<br \/>3.5mm audio<\/td>\n<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<p><th>Other:<\/th>\n<\/p>\n<p><td>720p webcam<br \/>Speakers<\/td>\n<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<p><th>Battery:<\/th>\n<\/p>\n<p><td>80 Wh<\/td>\n<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<p><th>Price:<\/th>\n<\/p>\n<p><td>\u20ac1099+<\/td>\n<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><p>Unveiled at Akademy 2024, KDE\u2019s annual community get-together, the KDE Slimbook VI marks a major refresh from earlier models in the KDE Slimbook line.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>And this thing isn\u2019t a slouch \u2013 a <a href=\"https:\/\/kde.slimbook.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dedicated benchmark page<\/a> shows how this model compares to the preceding versions (spoiler: better).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>The KDE Slimbook VI, featuring a 16-inch display, is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, complete with an integrated NPU to handle local AI\/ML tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Although the graphics are integrated, they surpass standard iGPUs with a 12-core configuration, high clock speeds, and performance exceeding that of a GTX 1050 Ti, all while consuming less power.<\/p>\n<p>While the starting configuration includes 16 GB of RAM, the device can support up to 96 GB of RAM, a significant increase from the 64 GB limit of previous models.<\/p>\n<p>The RAM is not soldered and comes in 2 slots, allowing for future upgrades to increase the device&#8217;s longevity and performance.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>The latest KDE Slimbook, now in its sixth generation, features an impressive 80 Wh battery and a quad speaker system consisting of two speakers and two tweeters. It also boasts an arresting Space Blue aluminum chassis.<\/p>\n<p>The build quality has been enhanced compared to previous versions, and it includes a sturdier keyboard that promises reduced flex during intense typing sessions.<\/p>\n<p>As usual, the KDE Slimbook VI comes pre-installed with KDE neon, which is based on Ubuntu, and includes the most recent KDE Plasma 6.1 version.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information about the specifications, refer to the accompanying info box (note: if you are viewing this through an RSS reader or on a scraper site, you might not see the info box \u2014 <em>consider visiting directly \ud83d\ude42<\/em>).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>And here\u2019s a closer look at the bottom, which gives a better sense of the \u2018Space Blue\u2019 colour:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>Want one?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>The KDE Slimbook Plasma VI is available to pre-order from today at a special early-bird launch price of \u20ac1099, though this will rise by \u20ac100 or so in a few weeks I\u2019d imagine.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>More details can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/kde.slimbook.es\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kde.slimbook.es website<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a powerful new Linux laptop? 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