Most computers in the world have some version of Windows installed at the factory, and I believe that that and that alone is the reason why Windows is the most used desktop operating system in the world. But there are also computers with other systems, like Chromebooks, Macs, of course, and some PCs like the new one Fedora Slimbook. It was presented this Thursday halfway between Raleigh, North Carolina (USA), and Valencia, Spain.
Slimbook is a brand known for its commitment to quality, innovation and support for the Linux community. This time they have joined the Fedora Project to offer a new computing experience "like never before." It has an elegant design on the outside, the operating system that for many is the GNOME reference and very powerful hardware, which is why it falls into the definition of Ultrabook.
Technical specifications of the Fedora Slimbook
| Screen | 16″ 16:10 sRGB 99% 3K 90Hz |
| Keyboard | Available in Spanish and 12 other languages Backlit META key with Fedora logo |
| Material | Magnesium/Aluminum |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-12700H 20 threads |
| Graph | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| Conference proceedings | 16GB of RAM Up to 64GB of RAM |
| Storage | 500GB NVMe SSD Up to 4TB, all SSD |
| Ports | 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 2 USB-C 3.2, one of them Thunderbolt 4 HDMI 2.0 |
| Battery | 82WH |
| Weight : | 1.5kg |
| Operating System | Fedora |
| Base price | 1799€ |
| Availability | Delivery in 1 week |
The Fedora Slimbook is optimized for specific hardware configurations of Fedora, which ensures the best possible experience. It is the first Slimbook with Fedora by default.
It is available in different configurations, or rather, hardware can be added. The basic option has 16GB of RAM and 500GB of storage for € 1799, but it can be increased to 64GB of RAM, up to 2TB on two separate hard drives (all are SDD) and add a RAID, which would raise the price to €3156. Availability is immediate, and a shipment to Spain will take only a week to arrive.
Is a computer like this worth it for this price?
Let's go with the point of "yes and no" or "it depends." For him average user, a laptop that in its most basic version (not to say that it is weak) costs €1800 is too much. An example, my laptop now has 2TB (1TB SSD) of storage, 32GB of RAM and i7-8565U, and with expansion included I will not have paid more than €900. It is an Acer that came with Windows, and being one of the "normal" ones has its advantages. They manufacture more, they are cheaper, you install Linux, maintain it yourself and it meets what you need and much more.
But for the one who knows it can afford and like Fedora, it is worth it. Software and hardware go hand in hand, and the performance and support is the best it could be. Comparisons are odious, but it is a bit like a Mac: they are very expensive, but for those who like the apple and can afford it, the experience is good, and let's not talk about the autonomy.
System and hardware that fit
Needless to say, these teams are more worth it when used with the operating system that is installed by default. If we install another one, it is likely that the hardware will be more adapted to Linux than a PC that came with Windows was, but I think that the magic that is created when all the pieces fit together will be broken.
I myself was considering buying a computer like this Fedora Slimbook in the past, but was put off by the price of everything I found (I was interested in the kubuntu focus). One has to use the scale and weigh, and that balance is the same one that, at least for now, is preventing there from being more articles about the Steam Deck and steamOS.
If you are still interested in the Fedora Slimbook, either to purchase one or to see more information, there is a page open in the Fedora store that can be accessed from this link.