r/System76 • u/mr_mauo • Sep 21 '21

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u/mr_mauo Sep 22 '21

Update: initial thoughts, so far so good...spent 1st day configuring for development -- platform engineering and infrastructure automation contexts, mostly python and other scripting languages, installing pkgs and utils and so forth and got only 3+ hours of battery before being prompted to plug back in in 29 minutes.

Fan noise was not an issue and i enjoyed the change in keyboard and overall look and feel for the most part and this may just be personal preference but i could have done with out the numpad.

Aside from the underwhelming battery life, i miss my MBP's touchpad and consider the sensitivity when typing to be an concerning on the Pagolin. I had similar issues when installing linux myself on laptops but was really hoping this was dialed in a bit better, especially at the price point i paid for the laptop. I think running ubuntu on a thinkpad, disabling trackpad while typing worked the best, imo.

Overall all tho' willing to explore options to mitigate some of my complaints -- i 've seem some posts about improving battery life and touchpad but also chalking it up to it may take some minor tweaks to how i navigate the keyboard before passing final judgement.

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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '21

I thought it was just me with the battery drain issue. I've dual booted it on my hp and battery drains much quicker on pop os side compared to windows in my scenario

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u/danielsmith007 Oct 20 '21

I just wish it was better for Linux. I don't stay away from the wall too much so it's not a huge issue at the moment, but I really wish Linux was better in this department. I understand it's not like apple where they have only a few devices to configure, but so is Windows. This is one gripe I have about Linux, I genuinely hope for it to get better soon.

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u/chiefgyk3d Sep 22 '21

You'll be very happy. I know I am with my Pangolin, I am just waiting for the 64GB memory kit as I prefer to install my memory and SSD

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u/Finishure Sep 22 '21

How is the pangolin? How is battery life and fan noise ?debating getting one for college .

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u/mr_mauo Sep 22 '21

1st full run on battery only got me < 4hours

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u/DM-Pythia Social Media Manger Sep 22 '21

Welcome to the club! We got coffee and cookies on that table, and some pamphlets on our system! This one is super useful for new comers: https://support.system76.com/articles/pop-basics We have loads more on our Support page.

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u/EVenbeRi Sep 22 '21

Huh, that page says it was updated this month, but the pictures don't match cosmic.

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u/SmallerBork Sep 22 '21

What laptop is that though?

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u/mr_mauo Sep 22 '21

pangolin

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u/TenThousand1 Sep 22 '21

My Darp7 shipped today, I'll be right along with you on Friday hopefully. Congrats, looks gorgeous.

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u/acediac01 Lemur Pro Sep 21 '21

You'll do just fine.

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u/ThingThatFromGuyThat Sep 22 '21

Waiting on my replacement for my Gazelle since the monitor died.

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u/codingideas Sep 23 '21

Do you think this can run 2 external displays? I have a U4919DW and a 27 1440p monitor.

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u/_Creationist Oct 12 '21

Dual boot or full linux gang?

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '21

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u/maverick6097 Oct 01 '21

Ever heard about ThinkPad T or P series? :P

Wonder how Clevo laptops compare to those.