Just like in the title: What do you use the Star Labs device for?

I have Starbook MK VI and I use it for university and working.

  • Spudger@lemmy.sdf.org
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    2 years ago

    I have a StarLight Mk IV that I bought to replace a very old netbook* that was rapidly expiring.

    It has two duties: It sits on a table next to me during the day and is used for general browsing, messaging, etc. Its second job is a bedside device like a clock radio from ye olden dayes. It does both perfectly and is probably my favourite ever computer.

    *The old netbook was an eMachines em350 at I bought in 2010 when it was EOL. The keyboard keeps sticking so I can’t get past the log-in.

  • harc
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    2 years ago

    Nothing yet, just discovered the brand thanks to this community… :D

  • pingu10k@feddit.nl
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    2 years ago

    I have two. One is used for work (moslty programming, devops, cloud). The other is my private machine used for programming, cad/cam/3d printing, some occasional gaming (steam) and various other “pass times”.

    • cichy1173OPM
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      2 years ago

      You mean Starbook MK VI or something else?

      • pingu10k@feddit.nl
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        2 years ago

        Starbook MK VI. Identical configurations (AMD / 64GB / 2TB) since one serves as backup for the other. I’m really happy with them. Coming from > 15 years of (almost) exclusively Thinkpad X/T, I must say that in terms of build quality, I’d rate the Starbook on-par with the Thinkpads. The only thing I miss is the battery support. Linux has some special support for Thinkpad batteries (charge control etc) that is lacking from the Starbook.