Hi Ebuzz Central, this being a Laptop Hardware review not TuxedoOS, I would have liked to see the actual laptop physically, the port options, size comparisons, upgradebility and easy of it, warranty and service, keyboard and track pad layout etc etc.
You can do that very easily with KDE Plasma on any system. Just right-click on the taskbar, go into edit mode, and you will see a "floating" checkbox. If I remember correctly, it's basically a modification of the GNOME taskbar in function.
5:23 I use Mailspring because it's now FOSS and I love it. I even do pay the $8 a month fee not just to get the features but also to support the developers. I think I might get a Framework instead, because getting a Tuxedo laptop with a US keyboard layout is a nightmare I've heard and shipping costs are also very high. But this does look like a beast of a Linux laptop!
Why not do a back to back comparison with a System 76 and Framework system before you buy? Also fill us in on the pros and cons of the ANSI versus ISO keyboards… What do we gain what do we lose? Is the letter INSIDE each key button illuminated / backlit or just the outline around the outside of the key button itself?
Nice to have you back Troy. Nice laptop Troy, but out of my price range. As others may have pointed, more details about the bells and whistles that come with it would be good. Nice work though 👍
Not knocking framework at all, I respect exactly everything they are doing. But they are not a Linux first hardware. It's just going to be a hardware with Linux placed on it. What I love about tuxedo is it's built from the ground up to be nothing but Linux, sure you can put Windows on it if you want to, but it's designed specifically for linux.
@@eBuzzCentral The thing is that I'm somebody who not only supports FOSS, but also right to repair. And I haven't seen any reviews on the new Tuxedo Stellaris 16/17, which is a bit of an issue because it's the only Linux laptop that can meet my use cases. And there are other problems with this: - Tuxedo is based out of Germany, not the U.S. or Canada, which is a problem in terms of support and keyboard layout. I use ANSI keyboard layouts, so it would probably be a nightmare to use ISO, because I don't think they offer a ANSI layout. - U.S. support probably will be very poor because they're based in Europe. (I'd likely have to ship the entire laptop back in the case of a problem.) - No USB-C charging. That is a problem when the power brick is a HUGE 330 watt adapter that you are FORCED to use because of the lack of type-c charging. So close to the perfect Linux-first laptop, yet so far!
@eBuzz Central Also, what about the upcoming System76 Oryx Pro 16? They're another Linux focused OEM and have a similar laptop in the 2023 Oryx Pro. I am concerned about the lower battery capacity, but given System76 is US-based, I may go for it or the Framework Laptop 16. Nothing against Tuxedo, I like their work, but the ISO keyboard and lack of US based support kills it for me personally.
@eBuzzCentral Well well well, it turns out that the Framework Laptop 16 will be an AMD Advantage edition laptop (at least at launch). Given how much AMD is contributing to the open source community with their hardware, I have high hopes for the Framework Laptop 16! And they now have a keyboard option for the 16 inch Framework Laptop that replaces the Windows key with a Super key (it just says the word "super" rather than add a fancy logo, but I think that's the best option and obviously better than a Windows logo key.) Maybe it wasn't built with just Linux as it's main goal, but it certainly looks to be very close to that!
Is Tuxedo os support lenovo ideapad 5 drivers? I recently switched to linux, but I couldn't find any linux distro that has lenovo 5 driver update. (Ryzen 7 5700u) (16gb ram) Can you help me please?
I think Tuxedo OS should have a GNOME Edition too. I used KDE Plasma and GNOME each for a year and I’ve had better experience on my laptop with GNOME than KDE - it was much smoother and more stable. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying KDE Plasma is bad - it’s great but GNOME is better for laptops in my opinion
Optimizing Linux for a laptop PROPERLY takes a lot of work, because that's not where distros are usually tested on. Linux's flexibility is its Achilles heel here, because being tailored for desktop by default means there's a lot of small efficiency-killers sprinkled everywhere, and a lot to adjust on several layers. You need different kernel configs, different module settings, different background services, and a lot of knowledge on the operating system and the hardware you're targeting.
Hey just need some suggestions . I just used Manjaro (KDE) for 1 yr and yes it was not stable and had broken the system. Now looking for a new distro that has compatibly for light gaming,stable, I am a student so can't have too much issue while working and breaking the system .. I have 2 in mind that is Endavour and Nobra , whom should I choose ,or there's something better? Also I my computer is low end i.e 4gb ram , no graphic card and 2.3hr Intel Pentium... In that case should I take KDE OR GNOME
I enjoyed the review. Like many others, I'm torn between this and Framework. The easy way out for me would be if Tuxedo produced a very detailed tutorial on how to really adapt TuxedoOS to any laptop, and then I could satisfy the logical side of my brain that says the future-proofing of the Framework laptop is the best way to go. But then, I guess such a guide isn't in their financial interest.
just in case you don't know corectrl, it has some features for power limit, gpu and ram clocks, fan speed/curve management, etc. plus some CPU management options (mainly, governor). it also come with GPU and CPU monitoring.
@@sharktooh76 but thoses arent features which bundled with software like nvidia reflex can be opened from avaible games but in amd side you need to open antilag inside of the app and linux its impossible idk is it working when you open in vm but there have openrazer app which you can do eveything to your razer devices if mesa will also do that it would be pure gold
@@z0rden_ on linux it way harder to do that from an "app". every aspect of the system is customizable and there are too many variables and limitations depending on what combination of softwares you're running. nvidia reflex doesn't work on linux too.
@@z0rden_ they need to be supported by the kernel, by the graphical subsystem (xorg, Wayland, whatever....) and the video drivers. Also Nvidia reflex and Radeon antilag are proprietary implementations and not available on open source drivers/mesa
Good to see you back, buddy!
Thank you my friend and as always thank you for your support.
Hi Ebuzz Central, this being a Laptop Hardware review not TuxedoOS, I would have liked to see the actual laptop physically, the port options, size comparisons, upgradebility and easy of it, warranty and service, keyboard and track pad layout etc etc.
What an excellent video keep up the good work.
That floating panel bottom panel looks great.
You can do that very easily with KDE Plasma on any system. Just right-click on the taskbar, go into edit mode, and you will see a "floating" checkbox. If I remember correctly, it's basically a modification of the GNOME taskbar in function.
No gpu though, thats where x86 laptops fail when compared to mac arm chips, unless you want sacrifice battery life and portability
5:23 I use Mailspring because it's now FOSS and I love it. I even do pay the $8 a month fee not just to get the features but also to support the developers.
I think I might get a Framework instead, because getting a Tuxedo laptop with a US keyboard layout is a nightmare I've heard and shipping costs are also very high. But this does look like a beast of a Linux laptop!
What are your thoghts on chromium web browser
Why not do a back to back comparison with a System 76 and Framework system before you buy? Also fill us in on the pros and cons of the ANSI versus ISO keyboards… What do we gain what do we lose? Is the letter INSIDE each key button illuminated / backlit or just the outline around the outside of the key button itself?
i have a system76 oryx17 inch and the fans kick in
Nice to have you back Troy.
Nice laptop Troy, but out of my price range.
As others may have pointed, more details about the bells and whistles that come with it would be good. Nice work though 👍
ARM64 v9 Tuxedo laptop will need to be reviewed!
they don't sell this modell anymore
Price????
What's your experience with conversion to euros and shipping and did you have customs fees? I'm in Canada and I feel like it's too expensive to buy.
why isn't it buyable anymore?
What about the Intel 13th gen Tuxedo Stellaris? Do you think it's going to be better than the upcoming Framework Laptop 16 with Linux?
Not knocking framework at all, I respect exactly everything they are doing. But they are not a Linux first hardware. It's just going to be a hardware with Linux placed on it. What I love about tuxedo is it's built from the ground up to be nothing but Linux, sure you can put Windows on it if you want to, but it's designed specifically for linux.
@@eBuzzCentral The thing is that I'm somebody who not only supports FOSS, but also right to repair. And I haven't seen any reviews on the new Tuxedo Stellaris 16/17, which is a bit of an issue because it's the only Linux laptop that can meet my use cases. And there are other problems with this:
- Tuxedo is based out of Germany, not the U.S. or Canada, which is a problem in terms of support and keyboard layout. I use ANSI keyboard layouts, so it would probably be a nightmare to use ISO, because I don't think they offer a ANSI layout.
- U.S. support probably will be very poor because they're based in Europe. (I'd likely have to ship the entire laptop back in the case of a problem.)
- No USB-C charging. That is a problem when the power brick is a HUGE 330 watt adapter that you are FORCED to use because of the lack of type-c charging.
So close to the perfect Linux-first laptop, yet so far!
@eBuzz Central Also, what about the upcoming System76 Oryx Pro 16? They're another Linux focused OEM and have a similar laptop in the 2023 Oryx Pro. I am concerned about the lower battery capacity, but given System76 is US-based, I may go for it or the Framework Laptop 16. Nothing against Tuxedo, I like their work, but the ISO keyboard and lack of US based support kills it for me personally.
@eBuzzCentral Well well well, it turns out that the Framework Laptop 16 will be an AMD Advantage edition laptop (at least at launch). Given how much AMD is contributing to the open source community with their hardware, I have high hopes for the Framework Laptop 16! And they now have a keyboard option for the 16 inch Framework Laptop that replaces the Windows key with a Super key (it just says the word "super" rather than add a fancy logo, but I think that's the best option and obviously better than a Windows logo key.)
Maybe it wasn't built with just Linux as it's main goal, but it certainly looks to be very close to that!
Is Tuxedo os support lenovo ideapad 5 drivers?
I recently switched to linux, but I couldn't find any linux distro that has lenovo 5 driver update.
(Ryzen 7 5700u)
(16gb ram)
Can you help me please?
I think Tuxedo OS should have a GNOME Edition too. I used KDE Plasma and GNOME each for a year and I’ve had better experience on my laptop with GNOME than KDE - it was much smoother and more stable. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying KDE Plasma is bad - it’s great but GNOME is better for laptops in my opinion
Optimizing Linux for a laptop PROPERLY takes a lot of work, because that's not where distros are usually tested on.
Linux's flexibility is its Achilles heel here, because being tailored for desktop by default means there's a lot of small efficiency-killers sprinkled everywhere, and a lot to adjust on several layers. You need different kernel configs, different module settings, different background services, and a lot of knowledge on the operating system and the hardware you're targeting.
Hey just need some suggestions . I just used Manjaro (KDE) for 1 yr and yes it was not stable and had broken the system.
Now looking for a new distro that has compatibly for light gaming,stable, I am a student so can't have too much issue while working and breaking the system ..
I have 2 in mind that is Endavour and Nobra , whom should I choose ,or there's something better?
Also I my computer is low end i.e 4gb ram , no graphic card and 2.3hr Intel Pentium... In that case should I take KDE OR GNOME
I enjoyed the review. Like many others, I'm torn between this and Framework. The easy way out for me would be if Tuxedo produced a very detailed tutorial on how to really adapt TuxedoOS to any laptop, and then I could satisfy the logical side of my brain that says the future-proofing of the Framework laptop is the best way to go.
But then, I guess such a guide isn't in their financial interest.
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if mesa drivers will make a gui app like radeon software (which you can open rsr or antilag) there had no advantage to windows
just in case you don't know corectrl, it has some features for power limit, gpu and ram clocks, fan speed/curve management, etc. plus some CPU management options (mainly, governor).
it also come with GPU and CPU monitoring.
@@sharktooh76 but thoses arent features which bundled with software like nvidia reflex can be opened from avaible games but in amd side you need to open antilag inside of the app and linux its impossible idk is it working when you open in vm but there have openrazer app which you can do eveything to your razer devices if mesa will also do that it would be pure gold
@@z0rden_ on linux it way harder to do that from an "app". every aspect of the system is customizable and there are too many variables and limitations depending on what combination of softwares you're running.
nvidia reflex doesn't work on linux too.
@@z0rden_ they need to be supported by the kernel, by the graphical subsystem (xorg, Wayland, whatever....) and the video drivers.
Also Nvidia reflex and Radeon antilag are proprietary implementations and not available on open source drivers/mesa
@@sharktooh76 ok then still custom made(from myself) windows is still best on gaming
Too bad its a nightmare to ship Tuxedo laptops outside of Europe. And the keyboard layout...
The keyboard is perfect, and I didn't have no problem getting mine
@@eBuzzCentral Really? Is it an ANSI layout or ISO?
@@eBuzzCentral And what about the newest Stellaris?
I have the Infinitybook because of the included Infinity Stones. 😎
A nice laptop indeed but at the price is darn well ort to be.
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Low bar - anything is better than macbook :)