Recently, TUXEDO Computers unveiled the Pulse 14, an ultralight Linux laptop powered by AMD processors. As a follow-up, they have introduced two new Linux-compatible laptops specifically designed for gamers.
The TUXEDO Polaris 15 and Polaris 17 are the latest additions to their laptop lineup, pre-installed with Linux distributions. The unique feature of these laptops is the option to choose between AMD Ryzen 4000H or Intel Core i7 CPUs.
TUXEDO Polaris 15 And 17 — Transforming Linux Gaming
The Polaris 15 boasts a 15-inch display with a 144Hz full HD IPS panel, housed in a slim 19.9mm matt black aluminum body. Weighing only 1.9kg, including a 62 Wh battery, it offers up to 6 hours of usage or extended battery life of 10 hours when idle.
If you prefer a larger screen, the Polaris 17 offers a 17-inch display, weighing 2.5kg with similar specifications to the Polaris 15.
When it comes to choosing the processor for your Polaris laptop, you have the option of selecting either an Intel 10th generation or AMD Ryzen 4000 series CPU, tailoring your device to meet your specific needs.
The Intel Core i7-10750H CPU provides 6 cores, 12 threads, and a single-core clock speed of up to 5GHz. On the AMD side, the Ryzen 5 4600H offers similar core and thread counts with a clock speed of up to 4GHz. For those looking for more power, the Ryzen 7 4800H features 8 physical cores, 16 threads, and clock speeds of up to 4.2GHz.
For smooth gaming performance at 1080p and 1440p resolutions, the Polaris laptops are equipped with NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with 4GB GDDR6 VRAM or the GeForce RTX 2060 Refresh with 6GB GDDR6 VRAM. These GPUs are not only ideal for gaming but also for tasks like software development and content creation, thanks to their CUDA cores.
Here is a quick overview of the TUXEDO Polaris specifications:
- Display: 15.0″ and 17″ Full-HD IPS (1920×1080)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 4600H and Ryzen 7 4800H, or Intel Core i7
- Graphics: NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1650 Ti or RTX 2060 Refresh
- RAM: Up to 64GB 3200MHz
- Storage: Up to 2TB with two M.2 slots
- Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x RJ45, 1x Headphone-out, 1x Mic-in, 1x Card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
- OS: Ubuntu, TUXEDO_OS, openSUSE
Purchasing TUXEDO Polaris Laptops
The TUXEDO Polaris 15 is priced at €1124.45, while the Polaris 17 starts at €1174.45. Additionally, you can customize your laptop with higher specifications for an extra cost.
Both laptops come with a standard 2-year warranty, which can be extended up to 5 years for an additional fee. To purchase the Polaris 15, you can place an order here, and for the Polaris 17, you can order from here.
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