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The Hunt For The Perfect Laptop Continues (pointieststick.com)

submitted 1 week ago by crankyrebel@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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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.

[–] MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 week ago

The worst customizable keyboard and wireless mouse will still be better than whatever the laptop has built in.

Unless you have a laptop with a good trackpad and keyboard, then you don't need to carry around a bunch of extra stuff.

[–] 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.