KDE Slimbook V Is the World’s First Linux Laptop to Ship with KDE Plasma 6
Powered by a top-of-the-line AMD 7840HS processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, 24MB cache, and up to 5.1GHz clock speed, as well as the powerful AMD 780M graphics with 12 cores and RDNA 3, the KDE SLimbook V laptop features a full aluminum chassis and a 16-inch IPS anti-glare display with 16:10 aspect ratio, 165 Hz refresh rate, and 2560x1600px (2K) resolution.
The AMD-only laptop also features a 720p webcam with a physical switch to protect your privacy, a high cooling solution with dual fans to improve thermal capability, USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, up to 64 GB 5600 MHz memory, up to 8 TB NVMe PCIE 4.0 SSD storage, as well as a 68‑watt‑hour battery.
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KDE Slimbook V Linux laptop challenges Microsoft’s Windows 11 dominance
In a world dominated by Windows laptops, the KDE Slimbook V emerges as a compelling alternative, blending cutting-edge hardware with the freedom of open-source software. This collaboration between Slimbook and KDE brings to the table a Linux machine that's not just about performance but also about user choice and privacy.
At the heart of the KDE Slimbook V lies an AMD 7840HS CPU, boasting 8 cores and 16 threads, ready to tackle everything from office tasks to code compilation. Paired with the impressive AMD 780M GPU, equipped with 12 cores and RDNA 3, this laptop promises smooth gaming and 3D rendering experiences, challenging the notion that Linux laptops can't keep up with their Windows counterparts in terms of graphics performance.
Liliputing:
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KDE Slimbook V is a Linux laptop with Ryzen 7 7840HS and KDE Plasma 6
The KDE Slimbook is a thin and light laptop that comes from a partnership between Spanish PC maker Slimbook and the developers of KDE, a free and open source desktop environment for GNU/Linux distributions.
The two groups have been releasing KDE Slimbook models since 2017, but the new KDE Slimbook V is a big step up from the 4th-gen model in a few key ways. It has a much more powerful processor and it’s the first laptop to ship KDE’s new Plasma 6 desktop enabled out of the box. The KDE Slimbook 5 is up for pre-order for €999 (about $1080) and up, and it’s expected to begin shipping in April.
Liam Dawe:
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Slimbook reveal the AMD powered Excalibur laptop and KDE Plasma 6 Slimbook
For all of you who keep asking for more AMD powered laptops, Slimbook have delivered with the brand new Excalibur which also has a KDE Slimbook counterpart.
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Slimbook's new AMD Ryzen laptop runs KDE Neon Linux, has a 16-inch screen
The KDE Slimbook V is powered by AMD. Slimbook has opted for a Ryzen 7 7840HS with a Radeon 780M integrated GPU. The screen measures at 16 inches and boasts an IPS panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate at a resolution of 2560 x 1600. The color gamut coverage is given as 100% sRGB, which is roughly comparable to 75% NTSC. This should make the display suitable for both gaming and professional work with calibration for color accuracy, though at 400 nits and being limited to sRGB it won't be ideal for workloads like HDR video editing.
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16-inch KDE Slimbook V Linux laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS up for pre-orders starting at €999
The devs behind the Linux-based KDE environment have been collaborating with the Spanish laptop OEM Slimbook for several years on thin and light notebooks specifically designed for a smooth Linux experience. With the release of the latest KDE Plasma 6 open source desktop environment, the two companies are now releasing the fifth iteration of the KDE Slimbook model that also includes refreshed hardware specs like AMD’s Ryzen 7 7840HS processor.
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KDE hopes its Slimbook V featuring an AMD 7840HS is enough to rival Windows
If you’ve always used a Windows PC and you’re interested in seeing what else is out there, there are other developers working to create viable alternatives. KDE, the open-source community, is one group dedicated to making versatile software to suit a wide array of needs. Plasma is its open source operating system, and it has already been introduced and adopted on mobile by many. Now, KDE is back with a new Linux-based laptop that could give Microsoft a run for its money.
KDE has announced its new Slimbook V laptop, which is powered by its Plasma 6 operating system. The device, which was founded on Linux, will come equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS Zen 4 processor. In terms of graphics, it has an AMD 780M GPU, equipped with 12 cores and RDNA 3. The laptop has a 16-inch display (2560x1600 resolution), and it has crisp visuals if you want to use it primarily for gaming (via Betanews). With Plasma 6 pre-installed, you’ll immediately be able to use several tools like LibreOffice, as well as social media applications. If you intend on gaming right away, you won’t have to think twice about heat dispersion, either — the Slimbook V has dual fans to handle high-performance games.
Linux Magazine:
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KDE Announces New Slimbook V with Plenty of Power and KDE’s Plasma 6
KDE wants to stand up to the likes of Windows and hopes to become a veritable David to their Goliath with the new Slimbook V, which will be the first laptop to officially ship with the Plasma 6 desktop.
The specs for the Slimbook V are impressive with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS Zen 4 processor (8 cores and 16 threads); a Radeon 780M GPU(12 GPU cores and 2700 MHz frequency); 16" IPS LED display with 2560 X 1600 resolution at 165 Hz, sRGB 100% and 403 nits max brightness; up to 8 TB of internal storage (NVME PCIE 4.0, up to 64 GB of 5600 MHz non-soldiered memory, a 720p webcam (with a physical on/off switch); a 68-watt-hour batter; and weighing in at only 1.86 kg (4.1 pounds).
The Slimbook V has a full aluminum case. On one side of that case you'll find 2 USB 3.1 ports and the other side sports 2 USB-C ports, 1 HDMI port, and 1 USB 3.1 port.