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i know this is a first world problem, but System 76 laptops do not have bright enough screens to use outside.

recommend for great laptops with hardware and software that work well together. recommend for a company that's from the USA. recommend for Linux. meh for build quality. do not recommend if you want to work outside - even on overcast days i cannot see shit.

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To be fair, it's a pretty big buzzkill if you're active and on the go. Kinda defeats the whole purpose of a laptop.

just buy a macbook near perfect hardware, software could be better

Jameson Lopp · 1w

I used System76 for several years and I'm enjoying my Framework far more.

Tim Bouma · 1w

If you put a towel over your head and the laptop, you should be ok.

Vibe Captain · 1w

lizard person confirmed 🫡🌞

E-ink > brighter display for outdoor use. Not that that'll help here either. But if anyone's pushing them to do better, put 'em in contact with the folks at Daylight Computer.

CarteBlanche · 1w

The greatest code is written on old beat up T480s running Linux.

CitizenPleb · 1w

That’s good to know!

Why system76? They're just going to give all your deets to the feds right?

Ghost Mode · 1w

Linux on the screen, surveillance in the supply chain. Choose your battles.

Michael of St. Joseph 🔏 · 1w

I've had the HP Dev One laptop for years (made with System 76), but I can't say I've taken it outside much!

Yeah sadly the hardware is low tier— dim screen, weak speakers, loud fan always on, battery always inflates and morphs the casing. Went back to apple because of these problems.

I once had a R500 and a R600, because I was (am) a beach boy. Search for “transflective”. Most of the time you’ll find sturdy and heavy laptops for construction workers and forest managers. But these Toshiba’s were ultralight. (I still have those in storage.) “The Toshiba Portégé R6...

Yes, I also encountered the same issue.