The build quality just gets worse and worse edition

>RECOMMENDED LAPTOP FEATURES
Non-soldered RAM (much higher resale value)
At least 16 GB RAM (8 is fine if RAM is not soldered, install linux if only 4 gigs)
2+ PCIe for expansion (if this is your main PC, this is important down the road)
500+ nit display, ~100% SRGB (you can view display outside)
USB-C (future-proofing)

>Entry $400
Specs: i3-11G4, 8 GB RAM, 40 Whr, 250 nit
Use: Web browsing, programming
Models: Dell Inspiron 3000

>Mainstream $600
Specs: i5-11G7, 16 GB RAM, 55 Whr, 250 nit, USB-C, backlit keyboard, aluminium
Uses: Photo editing, drawing, basic 3D modelling, 2D game development
Models: Dell New Inspiron, Acer Aspire, HP Envy

>Premium $1,600+
Specs: R5-50U/M1, 16 GB RAM, RTX 3050, 70 Whr, 500 nit 90% DCI-P3
Uses: Video editing
Models: Dell XPS, Apple MacBook, Gigabyte AERO

>Durable $1,200+
Specs: i5-11G7/R5-50U, 16 GB RAM, 90 Whr, thick aluminum/magnesium
Uses: Mobility work
Models: Dell Latitude/Precision 7000

>Gaming $1,600
Specs: i7-11H, 16 GB RAM, 500 nit @ 144 Hz
Use case: AAA games at very high setting
Models: ROG Strix G17

>>106025480 (OP)
mac mini
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>>106025480 (OP)
Is a gaming laptop with an nvidia gpu worth it if I plan to run linux? Is there an all AMD gaming laptop in 2025?

>>106028573
i think fedora is best for nvidia