Hacker News with Generative AI: Laptops

Review: Ryzen AI CPU makes the Framework Laptop 13 the fastest has ever been (arstechnica.com)
With great power comes great responsibility and subpar battery life.
Why I'll Never Buy an Asus Laptop Again (ycombinator.com)
When I first bought my ASUS VivoBook K15 OLED, I was excited. It looked beautiful, felt solid, and the OLED display was stunning. On paper, it seemed like a great value for the price — a laptop that could handle my work, my creative projects, and casual use without breaking a sweat. I was optimistic. Maybe even a little proud of the purchase.
Framework 13 AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Strix Point Makes for a Great Linux Laptop (phoronix.com)
Today the review embargo lifts on the Framework 13 with AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix Point" SoCs: wow, what an upgrade! I've spent the past week testing out the Framework 13 with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and it's been terrific.
The new Framework 13 HX370 (world.hey.com)
The new AMD HX370 option in the Framework 13 is a good step forward in performance for developers.
I Decided on the Framework 13 for My Next Laptop (kevquirk.com)
I've mentioned the Framework 13 a few times recently, and I ended up buying one. But a few people have messaged me wanting to know why I chose it. So, here's why...
I ditched my laptop for a pocketable mini PC and a pair of AR glasses (tomsguide.com)
Pre-orders are now open in the US (frame.work)
Framework Laptop 12 pre-orders are now open, with first shipments in June!
Framework Laptop 12 pre-orders are now open (frame.work)
Framework Laptop 12 pre-orders are now open, with first shipments in June!
GPD Pocket 4 Speaker DSP: Configuring PipeWire so laptop speakers sound better (kittenlabs.de)
Configuring PipeWire to make laptop speakers sound better (Bankstown, Convolution/FIR, etc.)
Framework 12 preorders delayed in US (frame.work)
Framework Laptop 12 pre-orders for all regions except the US will open on April 9th. Pre-orders for US customers are currently delayed. Join the Framework Newsletter to learn more.
Framework stops selling some laptops in the US in response to tariffs (liliputing.com)
Modular, repairable computer maker Framework has announced it’s “temporarily pausing” the sales of some laptops in the United States in response to global tariffs that recently took effect.
Razer pauses direct laptop sales in the US as new tariffs loom (theverge.com)
With tariffs set to kick in tonight, Razer’s new Blade 16 and other laptops are no longer available to purchase directly.
Framework pauses sales on laptops it will make a loss on (theregister.com)
World War Fee Modular laptop maker Framework is pausing sales of models it would make a loss on, while a small US keyboard biz is facing hundreds of dollars slapped on its products that American consumers will have to pay.
Framework pauses US sales of some laptops due to tariffs (bsky.app)
Framework pausing sales of certain laptop models due to tariffs (twitter.com)
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Framework Laptop 12 pre-orders open next week (frame.work)
At the end of our launch livestream last month, we teased Framework Laptop 12, a colorful little laptop that is the ultimate expression of our product philosophy. We received a ton of interest around this product, and we have a lot more to share on Framework Laptop 12… in exactly a week!
Framework Laptop 12 Pre-Orders Open Next Week (phoronix.com)
Framework Laptop 12 pre-orders open next week (frame.work)
At the end of our launch livestream last month, we teased Framework Laptop 12, a colorful little laptop that is the ultimate expression of our product philosophy. We received a ton of interest around this product, and we have a lot more to share on Framework Laptop 12… in exactly a week!
Framework Laptop 12 – more details and teardown [video] (youtube.com)
Framework 13 AMD Setup with FreeBSD (euroquis.nl)
The FreeBSD Foundation exists to support the FreeBSD community and the FreeBSD project. Some of its projects are aimed at improving the experience of FreeBSD on specific hardware. There is an ongoing, and expanding, laptop experience project. To expand that project further, the foundation has provided Framework laptops to a bunch of developers working on the FreeBSD laptop and desktop experience. I’m one of those developers, and here are some initial notes on the process. The notes assume experience with FreeBSD.
A Linux laptop with a brilliant display and performance (zdnet.com)
For a laptop with Linux pre-installed, the Tuxedo Computers Infinity Book Pro 14 (Gen 9) offers a stunning display and strong performance.
MacBooks account for 86% of total Mac sales; Mac desktops just 14% (macdailynews.com)
According to data from the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), MacBooks have solidified their dominance within Apple’s computer lineup, accounting for an impressive 86% of total Mac sales.
Apple M4 MacBook Air review: I have no notes (arstechnica.com)
A year ago, we called the M3 version of the MacBook Air "just about as good as laptops get."
The Best Size of a Laptop (gokmengorgen.net)
17 years ago, Steve Jobs stood on stage with a manila envelope in his hand and pulled out a laptop. At that time, mini-laptops called netbook were very popular, and the first Macbook Air had far superior features in every way.
Apple M4 MacBook Air review: I have no notes (arstechnica.com)
A year ago, we called the M3 version of the MacBook Air "just about as good as laptops get."
Using a ThinkPad X61s in 2020 (wordpress.com)
As a ThinkPad fan I am always interested in getting to experience elder ThinkPads. Especially ThinkPads from the 4:3 display era. After having used a ThinkPad T60p which I reviewed here, I was for a long time interested in getting to experience a Thinkpad X61 or X61s. I really like the old keyboards and the 4:3 display format and the X6… series seemed to be very portable and attractive to me. I am very nostalgic about these machines.
DC-ROMA RISC-V AI PC, RISC-V Mainboard II for Framework Laptop 13 (deepcomputing.io)
The DC-ROMA RISC-V AI PC, aka the DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard II for Framework Laptop 13, enables local execution of large language models (LLMs), allowing AI applications to call local LLM APIs without relying on cloud services.
Apple introduced its Retina MacBook 10 years ago today (macrumors.com)
Apple announced the infamous 12-inch Retina MacBook a decade ago today, an experimental new Mac that was as controversial as it was revolutionary.
Asus Eee PC (wikipedia.org)
The ASUS Eee PC is a netbook computer line from Asus, and a part of the ASUS Eee product family. At the time of its introduction in late 2007, it was noted for its combination of a lightweight, Linux-based operating system, solid-state drive (SSD), and relatively low cost.
The gem Apple discontinued: the 11-inch MacBook Air (2019) (morrick.me)
When it arrived by post a couple of weeks ago, I joked on Twitter: Loving my new 11-inch iPad Pro!