System76 launches refreshed Kudu Linux laptop powered by AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
System76 is a computer maker and seller that has long been selling laptops, desktops, and servers running a Linux-based operating system. For years, it only offered Ubuntu, but in more recent years, it started offering its own Ubuntu-based operating system called "Pop!_OS." This distribution has proven to be quite popular in the Linux community, as it builds upon the greatness of Ubuntu while also making it better.
As great as Pop!_OS is, today, System76 makes a big announcement regarding hardware rather than software. To the delight of many consumers, the company is releasing a refreshed version of its popular "Kudu" laptop. This new generation of the mobile workstation has a 15.6-inch 1080p display and it is powered by an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX.
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"When paired with formidable NVIDIA RTX 3060 graphics and up to 64GB Dual Channel DDR4 memory, the Kudu becomes a laptop built with multi-tasking top of mind. The Kudu laptop is also able to manage up to three external displays using one HDMI port, one mini DisplayPort, and one DisplayPort over USB-C -- add to that the internal 15-inch thin bezel FHD matte display, and you have a total of four displays at your disposal," says System76.
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Ben Shpurker, the company's Product Manager explains, "The new Kudu laptop combines the latest in AMD mobile computing with discrete NVIDIA graphics. This combination makes it the perfect machine for creating on the go."
System76 shares specifications and configuration options below.
| Audio | Stereo Speakers, 1 × Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, 1 × Microphone Jack |
| Battery | Li-Ion - 48.96 Wh |
| Camera | 1.0M 720p HD Webcam |
| Charger | 230 W, AC-in 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 14.21″ × 10.16″ × 1.14″ (36.09 × 25.81 × 2.90 cm) |
| Display | 15.6″ 1920×1080 FHD Matte Finish, 144Hz |
| Expansion | 1× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1× USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Input | Multitouch Clickpad, Multi-Color Backlit US QWERTY Keyboard |
| Memory | Up to 64 GB DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| Networking | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5 |
| Operating System | Pop!_OS 21.10 (64-bit), Pop!_OS 20.04 LTS (64-bit), or Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (64-bit) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX: 3.3 up to 4.6 GHz - 8 Cores - 16 Threads |
| Security | Kensington Lock |
| Storage | 2 x M.2 SSD(PCIe NVMe only). Up to 4TB total. |
| Video Ports | 1 × Mini DisplayPort 1.4, 1 × HDMI(w/HDCP), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C w/ DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Weight | 4.85 lbs (2.20 kg) |
Want to buy your own AMD-powered System76 Kudu? The Linux laptop can be purchased here now. Pricing starts at $1,799 which seems reasonable given the nice specifications. Of course, adding better specs will cause the cost to go up.