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No they won't, because Apple is out of reach for their pockets, and most OEMs still don't sell Linux powered devices on the shops people go to.

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The Neo changes things. Only $600.

It is 800 euros for 8 GB device, no thanks, especially in coutries where many dream of getting 1000 euros a month.

Dozens of youtube video reviews showing that the 8GB is not really a limitation for what most people need to do with the laptop. Heck I saw a review where the guy played minecraft on it with 20 rather hefty tabs in safari open, without any stuttering.

So what is the actual limitation of a neo, and how to they apply to users in that price class?

How much Electron crap did they tested with?

It's surprisingly fine. Not the fastest though.

Maybe you don't need a laptop then, if your dream is 1000eur.

Ah, too poor to play kind of argument.

It's a computer released at the peak of the RAM crisis. Even Raspberry Pis are expensive now. That's just life.

Its $600 in the states. $500 if you are a student. What is a cheaper but good enough alternative in your opinion?

I don't live in the states.

What is a cheaper but good enough alternative in your opinion?

Here is one with 512 GB SSD, 16 GB, DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.3, under 500 euros, and enough connections without dongles.

https://www.auchan.pt/pt/tecnologia-e-eletrodomesticos/tecno...

Interesting. You save 200 euros(in germany) but lose significant CPU performance. As long as its not a chromebook its usable.

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