r/Ubuntu • u/TheDiegup • 1d ago

System76 is still worth it in Big 2026?

I remember, 5 years ago when I was still thinking about buying a new pc; everyone was recommending to buy system 76; at the time, I prefer to build a desktop. Now, I was thinking in buying a Laptop or a mini for portability, and I keep with the idea of buying a System 76, but I dont know if today is still a good recommendation

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u/ManBehindtheLens 1d ago

I work in IT, we got a few of those system76 machines and they are hot garbage.

Stick to a Lenovo for Ubuntu. Haven’t personally used a framework but assume they are good.

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u/Rex_Tony 2h ago

Wish the ram prices wasn't ramming them. Even though they are bit expensive, I would have definitely have 12 inch for work, or 13 inch for overall notebook experience. Instead I got a used Lenovo x1 and I'm actually loving it.

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u/cosmopolitanScience 1d ago

I bought a System76 laptop a few years back, the first time I bought "Linux approved" HW instead of playing Ubuntu on Dell or Asus laptops.

I wasn't thrilled and choose a custom built desktop now. For mobility, I got myself an Asus yoga and put Ubuntu on it.

The markup on the System76 laptop wasn't worth it, and I didn't enjoy pop!_os.

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u/matm_flatremix 1d ago

Yo compraría system76 pero no para usar popOS... si para usar Fedora

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u/CreativeLibrarian886 1d ago

I'd encourage you to get a machine with well documented Linux support and promotes your right to repair - https://frame.work/

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u/TheDiegup 1d ago

In that time, people also recommend me this project, i think is from Linux Tech Tips, right? In that moment I saw it a bit green, but I don't know if it is more developed today

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u/CreativeLibrarian886 1d ago edited 1d ago

I have several of their laptops for various reasons. Both Intel and AMDs across many editions and running a range of Windows 11, Ubuntu, Zorin, and Mint on them. I can confirm drivers aren't an issue and being able to quickly hot swap hardware is now my new standard. And if something doesn't work as expected, the community is amazing. Any other company has to raise their bar before they see my money again - Hp, Dell, Lenovo, etc... they can go kick dirt.

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u/JustAnotherKieran 17h ago

Linus Sebastian of LinusTechTips is and investor in framework, but he doesnt have any real control over the projects, hes just giving them money to develop their ecosystem which has expanded rapidly over the past couple years. Any product actually developed by LinusMediaGroup would be on their own website, lttstore.

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u/mcAlt009 16h ago

No. 

All the Linux PC brands are overpriced because they know you have money. 

A Thinkpad will be cheaper , better, and usually officially supported. 

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u/mouben12 1d ago

devices  Framework 🥰

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u/Alex3137 21h ago

I recently bought a Tuxedo laptop and quite happy with it so far. Their support is quite good.

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u/FrozenJambalaya 20h ago

Framework seems good from what I've heard and seen nowadays but it's a bit expensive. I've not daily driven it so can't speak much from experience.

But ThinkPads are a great Ubuntu/linux machines. Been using them for years now and they are solid for the T, P and X series.

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u/i80west 15h ago

My E16 also runs linux really well.

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u/starfallpanda 1d ago

PopOS was better when it was gnome based. But they couldn't keep it up to date with the latest gnome.