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These laptops don't make sense. If you're getting a snap dragon laptop, you're wanting to do low power stuff on it. netflix, browser, etc. Won't need 32GB ram. The price seems high.
I really want the X2-88 version that is also on sale now that they have actual Linux support. But the last couple weeks they've been doing a slightly deeper discount on it. I'm going to hodor
These laptops don't make sense. If you're getting a snap dragon laptop, you're wanting to do low power stuff on it. netflix, browser, etc. Won't need 32GB ram. The price seems high.
These are the new very beefy X2 Elites. They are for much more than web browsing
I really want the X2-88 version that is also on sale now that they have actual Linux support. But the last couple weeks they've been doing a slightly deeper discount on it. I'm going to hodor
How good is linux support? I thought Qualcomm dgaf about linux support, and even X1 is still a poor experience. Has something major happened in the past month, because folks still say it's not good enough[reddit.com] for daily driving.
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You need to correct the specs OP
It's not Display: 14" WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
14" 2.8K (2880 x 1800)
I would advise you to open the links and read the specs properly. There are two models listed in the post, the cheaper one is 1200p with X2E-80-100, and the expensive one is 1800p with the X2E-88-100. The specs mentioned are correct.
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These laptops don't make sense. If you're getting a snap dragon laptop, you're wanting to do low power stuff on it. netflix, browser, etc. Won't need 32GB ram. The price seems high.
you do understand the snapdragons are an execellent powerhosue for developers? long battery life? native WSL support? fully python compatability? amazing multitasking for remote client? has full support from ollama and LM studio to run local models, and remote models for inference work, rust devlopment, c# and with 32 gigs of DDR5 ram comfyui, and you can even run 70b models!!!
Full visual studio code support along with most alll. extensions working. natively (*)
It can even play some games in emulated x86, and moonlight and steam remote play has full arm versions, along with tons of arm .....
then if we talk photoshop, thhe most common tools lightroom photoshop has naive arm versions, along with blender, da vinci resolve..
so why are we dumping on snapdragon?? I do not get it... like actually wtf, why would you think this is a "netflix" machine??
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I've been wanting a Windows version of Apple's M-series laptop.
This or Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5? I use both operating system just like I use and caryy both Android and iOS phones.
How good is linux support? I thought Qualcomm dgaf about linux support, and even X1 is still a poor experience. Has something major happened in the past month, because folks still say it's not good enough[reddit.com] for daily driving.
First gen snapdragon was aweful on linux, however they have been upstreaming patches to the linux kernel for these second gen and the lenovo yoga slim 2026 has out of the box linux support.
Haha I guess I am only one who cares about weight most in a laptop. This is 2.58lb which is pretty good! But I already have an x1 carbon which is a little lighter. But this is another good option for other people 👌
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It's not Display: 14" WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
14" 2.8K (2880 x 1800)
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It's not Display: 14" WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
14" 2.8K (2880 x 1800)
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank runsoverfrogs
you do understand the snapdragons are an execellent powerhosue for developers? long battery life? native WSL support? fully python compatability? amazing multitasking for remote client? has full support from ollama and LM studio to run local models, and remote models for inference work, rust devlopment, c# and with 32 gigs of DDR5 ram comfyui, and you can even run 70b models!!!
Full visual studio code support along with most alll. extensions working. natively (*)
It can even play some games in emulated x86, and moonlight and steam remote play has full arm versions, along with tons of arm .....
then if we talk photoshop, thhe most common tools lightroom photoshop has naive arm versions, along with blender, da vinci resolve..
so why are we dumping on snapdragon?? I do not get it... like actually wtf, why would you think this is a "netflix" machine??
This or Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5? I use both operating system just like I use and caryy both Android and iOS phones.
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