New KDE Slimbook V Linux Laptop: AMD 7840HS CPU, AMD 780M GPU, 16" WQXGA Screen
New KDE Slimbook V Linux Laptop: AMD 7840HS CPU, AMD 780M GPU, 16" WQXGA Screen
#Specs
Processor AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS 8 cores 16 threads TSMC 4nm FinFET 3.8 GHz base clock 5.1 GHz max boost clock
Graphics AMD Radeon 780M RDNA 3 12 GPU cores 2700 MHz frequency
Display 16” IPS WQXGA 2560x1600 (16:10) sRGB 100% 165 Hz frequency 1064.3M(8bit+2FRC) color depth 403 nits max brightness
Storage 2 SSD m.2 NVME slots Up to 8 TB SSD storage
Memory Non-soldered memory Up to 64 GB RAM (8, 16, 32, 64 available) 5600 MHz RAM 2 sockets, dual channel from 16 GB
Battery 68‑watt‑hour battery Up to 11 hours battery
Connectivity 3 USB 3.1 2 USB-C Full function PD3.0 (USB3.1 GEN1) with power delivery and video output 2 PCI Express 4.0 (max 4TB each one) HDMI Wifi 6 RTL8852BE-CG AC/AX Bluetooth 5.2
Others Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad Webcam HD 720P 1.0M with physical switch 2 microphones 2 speakers 4Ω 2W Multi-touch touchpad Full aluminum chassis USB-C charging with smart battery system
Size and Weight 356.6 * 248.5 * 20.3 mm 1.86 kg
999.00€
Honestly not bad compared to most Linux laptops.
I just wish it had USB 4 ports. It's a new unit, there's no reason not to.
There are lot's of reasons not to do so, but the most important one is probably that Slimbook uses barebones from Tongfang. You can configure the barebones to some extend but mostly only screen resolution, cpu, gpu and cooling. The smaller things like USB ports are not as configurable as you might thing.
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Looks like a delicious machine though. What are everyone's experience with Slimbooks overall?
I have the very old KDE Slimbook I from around 2017, and am very happy with it, built quality is very decent, well it is 7/8 years old now and still working nicely. Also have good experience with their support. PSU in the laptop died when it was about one year old because of lightning strike and electricity surge and they replaced the PSU without any questions and cost (except for shipping). The only thing I miss with my laptop is better keyboard, and more sturdy screen hinges. But yeah other then that. I can only recommend Slimbook.
I am using Tuxedo laptops since a few years now and it was always a pleasure to use them. Slimbook and Tuxedo are using barebones from Tongfang and sometimes Clevo in different configuration. I guess the build quality is almost the same for both of them.
Charging over USB-C a thing? A little annoyed by the barrel connector. For all the faults of my Dell XPS at least I can use my own cable+charger and I have the flexibility of charging from either side.
If you check the specs it does say under Other: "USB-C charging"
As far as I can see it does support usb C charging. At least that is implied - when you go to the store page you can select an optional usb-C charging plug+cable.
Honestly, as somebody who has been waiting on a Framework 16 to ship for almost 8 months now, this is kind of enticing. Same CPU, guaranteed Linux compatibility, and half the price. HRMMMMMMMM....
No touchscreen/pen support?
Sadly hard to find on Linux pcs. I remember seeing it on ad manufacturer, they sell a pressure sensing pen. I don't recall which one.