I know, I know - getting a laptop with linux running natively is great, but seriously folks - just go buy something like an XPS 13 or Razer Blade for the same cost and put Linux on it.
You'll get an infinitely better piece of hardware.
You'll get an infinitely better piece of hardware.
I've heard complaints on HN about S76's keyboard and display choices before but this categorical dismissal of them feels remarkably unfair and frankly, false.
The Blade 15 comes with 32gb standard and I thought that was a fairer comparison but should have been more specific. It also comes with much much better display options, is lighter, larger battery, user upgradable Wifi, hard drive and ram (up to 64) and is frankly just a much higher quality build.
My bad on the XPS 13 suggestion, I meant to say the XPS 15 which also does come with a Nvidia graphics card.
With this machine, I think you're paying a premium for a rebadged Clevo laptop here that runs Linux out of the box. If you are willing to spend a day you can get a Blade running Linux on much better hardware.
Now I'm on a System76 Galago Pro. It isn't perfect but gosh it has served me well these years.
So not sure what the techs would be referring to.