14 DAY TRIAL // Today, October 11, 2016, System76, a US-based computer manufacturer specializing in the distribution of notebooks, desktop and server computers powered by the Ubuntu Linux operating system, launched a new model of their famous Lemur laptop.
If you're currently enjoying your excellent Lemur laptop from System76, you should know that a better version is now available, featuring 7th generation Intel i3-7100U or i7-7500U Kaby Lake processors that provide stunning performance and much faster Intel HD 620 graphics. The new Lemur laptop also features up to 32 GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM.
"Perfect for those on the go, the Lemur is easy to carry from meeting to meeting or across campus," reads the product's page, where you'll be able to customize and purchase one of the new Ubuntu-powered Lemur laptops, which are known to be the most compact and portable Linux notebooks with a 14.1-inch 1080p (Full HD 1920×1080) IPS display with a matte finish.
Powered by Ubuntu 16.04.01 LTS
Connectivity-wise, the new Lemur laptop ships with a brand new USB Type-C port, along with one USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0 port, a built-in SD card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Wireless-AC, Bluetooth, an HDMI 1.4a port, as well as a VGA port. It also features M.2 SSD support for up to 4.5TB storage, stereo speakers and mic, headphone and mic jacks, Kensington lock, and a 720p (1280×960) HD webcam.
As expected, the laptop comes pre-installed with the latest Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS (Xenial Xerus) operating system from Canonical, which will receive maintenance updates for five years, until April 2021. Below, we've attached a few screenshots and a video if you want to see the new Lemur laptop in action, which you can purchase right now from System76.
