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What are the best Notebooks based on ARM processors?
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Best Notebooks based on ARM processors
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RAM
Processor
86
PineBook Pro
$ 199
4 GB
Rockchip RK3399
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MNT Reform
€1189
4GB
NXP i.MX8M 1.5 GHz Quad-core
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MacBook Air ARM 2020
$999
8GB
Apple M1 (ARM based)
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HP Envy x2 (- 12-e011nr)
$ 800
4 GB
Snapdragon 835
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Pinebook
100 $
2GB
Allwinner A64
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PineBook Pro
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PineBook Pro
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Cons
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Pro
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Several Linux distros to choose from
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Max 4GB RAM
Not a lot, irrespective of the type of SoC
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schlaumeier's Experience
The PineBook Pro has a very good and sturdy feel to it, the display is great and the keyboard feels good
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Specs
RAM:
4 GB
Processor:
Rockchip RK3399
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Pro
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Magnesium body
Gives the PineBook Pro a solid feel.
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Unbeatable price tag
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Pro
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4G RAM
A lot for an ARM SoC.
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Cclose integration of the community into development
A lot of Linux and software development is driven by the community. Even the Hardware is designed with community feedback.
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Great matt 1920 x 1080 display
The display is matt and really good.
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$ 199
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MNT Reform
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MNT Reform
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MNT Reform
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8
Pros
3
Cons
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Specs
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Pro
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Almost all components open source
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High price-to-performance ratio
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Specs
RAM:
4GB
Processor:
NXP i.MX8M 1.5 GHz Quad-core
Ports:
USB 3.0 x 3 (Type-A), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), SD Card, HDMI, 3.5 mm TRRS Headset Jack
Display:
1920x1080 IPS, 128 x 32 system control OLED in keyboard
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Pro
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Trackball
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Con
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NVME expansion is slow as molasses
NVME slot operates at PCI-E 1.0 1x speeds. That's slower than a SATA drive.
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Mechanical keyboard
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Not Open Source
Nonfree firmware baked into SOC chip set, so no non-free firmware in software stack. Unable to be updated.
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Con
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Discharges even when turned off
Battery circuit discharges batteries even when laptop turned off. Causing dead batteries after leaving it off for 2 weeks.
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€1189
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MacBook Air ARM 2020
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MacBook Air ARM 2020
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Pros
3
Cons
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Specs
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Pro
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17 Hour + Battery life
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Con
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Hardware lock-in
Repair it somewhere else? - forget it.
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Specs
RAM:
8GB
Processor:
Apple M1 (ARM based)
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Pro
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Modern ARM based Apple M1 processor
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Con
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Expensive
Like all Apple products.
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Pro
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Best performance with battery life
Great battery life wish some else can top that.
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Con
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Software lock-in
You are now in the AppStore cage.
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$999
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HP Envy x2 (- 12-e011nr)
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HP Envy x2 (- 12-e011nr)
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HP Envy x2 (- 12-e011nr)
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5
Pros
3
Cons
1
Specs
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Con
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No Linux support
At this time it seems not possible to install Linux
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Pro
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22 hours battery life
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Specs
RAM:
4 GB
Processor:
Snapdragon 835
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Pro
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Build in 4G LTE
Always on 4G data connection.
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Pro
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Touch screen and pen
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$ 800
Recommend
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Pinebook
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Pinebook
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Pinebook
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7
Pros
5
Cons
1
Specs
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Pro
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Almost complete mainline linux support
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Con
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2GB RAM max
Not extendable.
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Specs
RAM:
2GB
Processor:
Allwinner A64
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Pro
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Very low price
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Pro
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Many Linux flavours available and maintained
Archlinux, Manjaro, Debian, Armbian, Ubuntu, DietPi, NetBSD, Q4OS, AOSC ..
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Pro
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Based on the PINE64 SBC
No custom made solution and reasonably well supported by the community.
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Great 1920 x 1080 Display
Non-glossy sharp display
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