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This isn’t the first time I’ve blogged about the dearth of truly great PC laptops out there, and I suspect it won’t be the last.

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[–] dubyakay@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)
  • Good keyboard with text navigation keys (Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down) and a sensible layout: delete at the top right, no stupid replacement of normal modifier keys with fingerprint readers or copilot keys, no tiny arrow keys, etc.
  • Good touchpad that’s precise, doesn’t lag, and allows clicking on most or all of the total area

I don't think these should be that important. Even if one uses a single device for every need in the form of a laptop, one can still attach a keyboard and mouse to it. The worst customizable keyboard and wireless mouse will still be better than whatever the laptop has built in.

[–] Hexarei@beehaw.org 1 points 1 week ago

Unless the point is to have a single device and not to carry a bunch of peripherals around? "Better" only if your criteria ignores the need to carry it around with the laptop.

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[–] atmorous@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Check out the KDE Slimbook VI

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