I’m looking to replace my MacBook Pro M1 Pro with 32GB of RAM with a GNU/Linux laptop. I’ve found the Dell Precision 5690 – 32GB – Intel Ultra 7 165H. What do you think?
Personally the only laptop I’d be interested in that isn’t a MacBook is the Framework 13 pro but those ram prices are rough.
You could use Asahi Linux if you’d rather not spend more money! Pretty good in my experience with an M1 13” MacBook Pro
I did consider Asahi Linux, but the support isn’t comprehensive – particularly when it comes to display via USB-C, which I need because I mostly use my MacBook Pro with the lid closed, connected to a dock and two external monitors.
If you are willing, there is an experimental branch with usb-c display support, although from what I hear it does work somewhat well
I’d go Lenovo over Dell
If you don’t want the M1 anymore, I’ve been wanting to give Asahi a try…
Check out Tuxedo Computers, and StarLabs. They have some decent laptop hardware.
But the bigger question is, why are you looking to replace the machine? Apple Silicon is very powerful already, and you’re still supported by Apple on macOS.
