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System76 Unveils the Fastest and Most Powerful Ubuntu Laptop on the Planet

Serval WS is a very powerful laptop with Ubuntu 15.04

Jun 10, 2015 06:00 GMT  ·  By
Serval WS
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System76 is a hardware company well known for producing unique laptops powered by the world's most popular free operating system, Ubuntu Linux, and it has just unveiled a new product called Serval WS.

System76's Serval WS laptop has been declared by the renowned company the most powerful and fastest Ubuntu laptop on the market, a pinnacle of performance, as the hardware manufacturer writes on the project's web page.

Enclosed in an exceptionally high-quality finish, the Serval WS laptop is as powerful as a dedicated gaming workstation, offering users an experience that cannot be found in other existing similar products.

Powered by the latest stable version of the Ubuntu Linux operating system, the world’s fastest mobile Nvidia Quadro and GeForce graphics processing units, System76's Serval WS laptop lets users perform complex tasks in less time.

Serval WS includes a high-quality keyboard that offers quality typing with tight feedback, as well as sharp, consistent backlighting with individually backlit keys and distinctive characters.

Choose between Ubuntu 15.04 and Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS

Technical specifications of Serval WS include a 4th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, a 15-6 inch IPS display with Matte finish and Full-HD resolution (1920x1080), up to 32GB dual-channel DDR3 RAM running at 1600 MHz, two 2.5″ SATA III and M.2 slots, four USB 3.0 ports, one eSata/USB 3.0 combo port, and an SD card reader.

The laptop also features a multitouch touchpad, multi-color backlit keyboard, Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Wireless-AC, an HDMI 1.4a port, two DisplayPort 1.2 ports, stereo speakers, integrated mic, headphone jack, mic jack, line-in port, S/PDIF port, Kensington lock, 1080p HD webcam, and a removable 8-cell smart Li-Ion battery (82 Wh).

The Serval WS laptop is available for pre-order today, and users can choose between the Ubuntu 15.04 (Vivid Vervet) and Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS (Trusty Tahr) operating systems, as well as between the Nvidia Geforce GTX 970M/980M and Quadro K1100M/K3100M graphics cards. There's also a 17-inch model that includes a woofer. Price starts from $1,799 (€1,599).