Hacker News with Generative AI: Laptops

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!
Hardware, Laptops, New Releases
20 points by hedgehog 6 hours ago | 15 comments
Framework Laptop 12 – more details and teardown [video] (youtube.com)
Laptops, Hardware, Teardown, Video Reviews
4 points by sandreas 8 hours ago | 1 comments
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.
FreeBSD, Hardware, Laptops, Open Source, Development
65 points by hggh 9 days ago | 33 comments
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.
Linux, Laptops, Hardware, Performance, Display
8 points by slics 10 days ago | 5 comments
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, Laptops, Hardware, Market Share, Sales
36 points by walterbell 12 days ago | 70 comments
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."
Apple, Hardware Reviews, Laptops, MacBook Air
55 points by tosh 15 days ago | 79 comments
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.
Laptops, Technology, Apple, History
20 points by gokmen 16 days ago | 71 comments
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."
Apple, Hardware, Reviews, Laptops
7 points by ksec 22 days ago | 7 comments
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.
Retro Computing, ThinkPad, Reviews, Laptops
8 points by tosh 23 days ago | 5 comments
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.
RISC-V, AI, Hardware, Laptops, Cloud Computing
5 points by sohkamyung 24 days ago | 4 comments
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.
Apple, Laptops, Technology, History, Reviews
36 points by tosh 25 days ago | 74 comments
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.
Hardware, Laptops, Operating Systems, Linux
38 points by tosh 25 days ago | 19 comments
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!
Apple, MacBook Air, Laptops, Reviews
26 points by tosh 26 days ago | 50 comments
FreeBSD Continues Working on 802.11n/802.11ac WiFi and Other Laptop Improvements (phoronix.com)
The FreeBSD Foundation paired with resources committed by AMD, Dell, and Framework are working to improve FreeBSD laptop support.
FreeBSD, Networking, Laptops, Hardware, Open Source
9 points by BSDobelix 28 days ago | 0 comments
Ask HN: Best Windows/Linux developer laptop in 2025 (ycombinator.com)
Ask HN: Best Windows/Linux developer laptop in 2025
Hardware, Laptops, Development, Operating Systems
62 points by edtech_dev 28 days ago | 74 comments
Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color (apple.com)
Apple today announced the new MacBook Air, featuring the blazing-fast performance of the M4 chip, up to 18 hours of battery life,1 a new 12MP Center Stage camera, and a lower starting price.
Apple Products, Laptops, Hardware, Technology, Color
12 points by meetpateltech 29 days ago | 0 comments
Resurrecting a Windows Laptop (both.org)
Recently, a friend gave me a recent model of a Hewlett-Packard Pavilion laptop. He said, “It turns on but goes off almost immediately. Maybe you could use it?” I gladly accepted the gift and took it home, and it performed as he described. I got CMOS battery errors from the BIOS and decided to take the computer apart.
Hardware Repair, Laptops, Computers
13 points by devonnull 30 days ago | 1 comments
The Framework Laptop 13 has just been upgraded to AMD's Strix Point (theverge.com)
Framework has done it again — it’s built a new AMD-powered modular computer that fits into any previous version of its 13-inch laptop for $449, or that you can buy as a brand-new laptop starting at $899 for DIY or $1,099 entirely prebuilt for you.
Hardware, Laptops, AMD, Modular Design, DIY
27 points by naomiclarkson 31 days ago | 18 comments
Linux laptop maker called me a Zombie (thelibre.news)
Two years ago I was contacted by a company called MALIBAL.
Linux, Laptops, Hardware
128 points by todsacerdoti 31 days ago | 49 comments
Framework Laptop 12 (frame.work)
Hardware, Laptops, New Releases
30 points by tosh 33 days ago | 4 comments
Frameworknew Laptops AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPUs (pcworld.com)
Today, repairable laptop maker Framework previewed the new Framework Laptop 12 — a smaller budget option — alongside a new version of its flagship Framework Laptop 13 with AMD’s recent Ryzen AI 300 series processors inside.
Laptops, AMD, Processors, Hardware, Technology
6 points by markgavalda 36 days ago | 0 comments
New desktop and foldable laptop from framework (frame.work)
We are experiencing a high volume of traffic and using a virtual queue to limit the amount of users on the website at the same time.
Hardware, Laptops, Foldable Devices, Frame.work
12 points by uniqueuid 36 days ago | 0 comments
Framework moves into desktops, 2-in-1 laptops at Second Gen event (tomshardware.com)
Hardware, Laptops, Desktops, Events
8 points by LorenDB 36 days ago | 1 comments
Framework Laptop 12 (frame.work)
We are experiencing a high volume of traffic and using a virtual queue to limit the amount of users on the website at the same time. This will ensure you have the best possible online experience.
New Releases, Hardware, Laptops
28 points by wuschel 36 days ago | 24 comments
Framework Desktop is a big computer made mini (frame.work)
We are experiencing a high volume of traffic and using a virtual queue to limit the amount of users on the website at the same time. This will ensure you have the best possible online experience.
Hardware, Mini Computers, Laptops
17 points by pella 36 days ago | 9 comments
Tariffs result in 10% laptop price hike in U.S. says Acer CEO (tomshardware.com)
Tariffs, Laptops, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Economics
282 points by pseudolus 43 days ago | 516 comments
LPCAMM2 Will Bring Faster, Upgradable RAM Memory to Some Laptops (2024) (cnet.com)
Say hello to LPCAMM2, the compression-attached memory module designed to save power and modernize the way memory is configured in your next laptop.
Technology, Laptops, Memory, Hardware
6 points by teleforce 47 days ago | 1 comments
Msxbook is a cheap retro laptop designed for MSX2 compatibility (liliputing.com)
The makers of the BOOK 8088, Pocket 386, and Hand 386 line of portable retro computers are back with a new model called the MSXBOOK.
Retro Computing, Laptops, Hardware, MSX
9 points by computerliker 48 days ago | 1 comments
Framework Laptop Chassis available for $400 (frame.work)
This isn’t our computer. It’s yours.
Hardware, Laptops, DIY, Customization
5 points by namanyayg 54 days ago | 1 comments
RISC-V Mainboard for Framework Laptop 13 is now available (frame.work)
We’re happy to share that DeepComputing’s DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard for Framework Laptop 13 is now in stock and shipping in the Framework Marketplace.
Hardware, RISC-V, Laptops, Open Source
202 points by WithinReason 57 days ago | 66 comments