StarBook 7 14" Linux Laptop with Intel Core Ultra 7, 4K, Up to 96GB 5.6GHz RAM
Star Labs has launched the StarBook, a customizable 14-inch laptop for open-source enthusiasts, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 4K display, long battery life, and various connectivity options, starting at $899.
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Star Labs offers the StarBook, a 14-inch laptop designed for open-source software enthusiasts. It features an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor, up to 96 GB of 5600MHz memory, and a 4K IPS display with a resolution of 3840x2160. The laptop boasts a battery life of up to 14 hours and SSD read speeds of up to 7 GB/s. The display is matte to reduce glare, with a brightness of 625cd/m² and wide viewing angles. The StarBook runs on open-source firmware powered by coreboot and edk II, ensuring secure updates and customization options.
The keyboard includes backlit keys and media controls, while the oversized trackpad features a fingerprint reader. Connectivity options include WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, multiple USB ports (including USB-C with Thunderbolt™ 4), HDMI, and a micro SD slot. The laptop is charged using a compact Gallium Nitride charger, which is 30% smaller than traditional chargers.
Star Labs provides a one-year limited warranty that allows users to modify their devices without voiding the warranty. The StarBook is customizable with various Linux distributions pre-installed, including Ubuntu and Linux Mint. Pricing starts at $899, with options for installment payments. The company also offers free delivery and a refundable deposit system for pre-orders.
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10 commentsIf the left and right arrows are full-size I know it's going to be miserable to use. Probably worse than miserable, because clearly nobody who ever uses the keyboard a serious amount has actually sat down and used it, or the arrow situation would have been fixed _immediately._ Who knows what else is terrible about the keyboard, given that it was pretty obviously not seriously tested?
(I'm poking a bit of fun here, but this _is_ still a dealbreaker for me. I use those keys plenty, and full-height left/right arrows are indeed _miserable_ to use - it's basically impossible to quickly center your hand on them from home row.)
I quite enjoy the tablet - it's a good enough system... Out of date by the time it was delivered; however, nice enough. I wouldn't have bought it at the price point had I known it was going to be so late to deliver.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236851/...
(And why on earth is there a dedicated USB 2.0 port? To trick people into plugging in a USB 3 device and getting terrible performance?)
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