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    System76 Gazelle Professional 15.6

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by chappar, Nov 11, 2012.

  1. chappar

    chappar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I came across this today and am fairly impressed. Any comments, suggestions, experiences on the same?

    The cost is coming up to $1000 with shipping charges for 1080P with 95% NTSC Color Gamut, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4GB RAM.

    I have another post with the form filled in but posting it here hoping some of you might own it already.
     
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    I suppose I missed you but the Gazelle is a rebranded Clevo W25AES at at least $100 more for the privilege of having Ubuntu installed for you. They've also disabled the on board GT 630M which, as Optimus for Linux is around the corner, is the kind of thing you want to have the option of. Head on over to the Clevo Guide and get reading!
     
    hastur, Nov 20, 2012
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    chappar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey thanks for the reply.

    I will go over the posts you mentioned. If I can get the same for $100 less, I will install Ubuntu myself.

    I didn't understand the disabling part you mentioned. Can it not be enabled by the end user? Optimus for Linux sounds great and hopefully fills the gap, but I'm not looking for great graphic performance as I'm not into games at all.
     
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    chappar Notebook Enthusiast

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    I found exact same configuration + 1GB nVidia GT 635M (Sager NP3265 / Clevo W250ES) at xoticpc for close to a $100 cheaper but without any operating system. Both of them apply tax and shipping extra so no difference there.

    xoticpc $925.38
    Gazelle Professional $1,019.00

    I can use the extra money to buy an SSD. Has anyone bought a system without OS from xoticpc? Any suggestions?
     
    chappar, Nov 21, 2012
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    Xotic's fine. I'd recommend the matte 1080p screen and 6300... they're something lovely. For the time being when you install Ubuntu you will also have to grab https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bumblebee to disable the 635M. Hopefully Optimus comes out for Linux soon.
     
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