TUXEDO to release Snapdragon X Elite Linux Laptop

Monday, June 10, 2024

Let’s dive into the exciting world of ARM-based laptops. 🚀 

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TUXEDO to release Snapdragon X Elite Linux Laptop

Bavarian Linux PC vendor TUXEDO Computers is making waves by working on a Snapdragon X Elite powered laptop for the Linux community.

Here’s what we know so far:

  1. The Prototype:

    • TUXEDO showcased a prototype at Computex 2024.
    • The laptop features a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite SoC.
    • It boasts a 14-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS display with 400 nits brightness.
    • The sleek aluminum body houses 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM and a PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.
    • Linux support is in development.

  2. Tuxedo OS:

    • TUXEDO’s Linux laptops typically dual-boot Windows and their own Ubuntu-based KDE Plasma distro.
    • The Snapdragon X Elite laptop will ship with an Arm port of Tuxedo OS.

  3. Linux Kernel Support:

    • The Snapdragon X Elite has initial support in the mainline kernel.
    • Full support is expected by Linux 6.11 (within the next six months).

  4. Release Date:

    • TUXEDO aims for a Christmas release, but details are still evolving.
    • Pricing remains unknown, but expect it to exceed Windows Snapdragon X counterparts.

TUXEDO’s commitment to Linux innovation continues, following their successful all-AMD Linux gaming laptop in 2023. Stay tuned for more updates on the Snapdragon X Elite Linux laptop! 🎉