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As far as I can see, the T440p is the latest Thinkpad to support Coreboot/skulls.
If I wanted something newer (say, something from 2019-2022 or so) under $400, what could I even get? I want to run my own choice of linux distribution on it, so most chromebooks are out of the question (also I’d like something more powerful and upgradeable).
Thanks.
Every Intel-based System76 laptop ships day one with Coreboot firmware preinstalled. The System76 firmware interface is also written in Rust using Redox libraries.
Thanks, it’s just that they are a bit expensive. But I’ll look towards the second-hand market.
That extra money is what pays for that and other improvements. It would be cheaper for them to use an AMI BIOS.
I agree
You can ask on the System76 subreddit
Thanks, will do
system76 laptops?
Keep an eye out for system76 laptops on eBay. They are a bit pricier than equivalent generation ThinkPads, but they have supported Coreboot on their laptops for about three years now with continuous updates.
Be careful when searching; none of their AMD devices support Coreboot, and none of the desktops do, even if they are Intel. Also, if buying an older machine, make sure it came after 2020 or so. Galago Pro after galp6 and Darter Pro since the redesign are safe bets since they have Intel graphics. System76 has excellent documentation on their website for older laptops so you should find your answer there. These systems are designed in conjunction with Clevo, but one cannot simply flash Coreboot on the equivalent Clevo hardware since system76 has a different embedded controller.
Also, if not system76, the answer nobody wants to hear for Coreboot is, Chromebook.
Thanks, I should have thought of this before. Used System76 laptops are a great idea, and I’m sure I can find spare parts.
I don’t like how Chromebooks restrict me from running a different OS (especially in the newer generations), but other than that, yes they are a great idea.
I have nothing but good things to say about system76. They are everything we wanted a Linux-focused hardware vendor to be. I’ve owned three of their laptops with no major issues.
Good luck, I hope you find something that works for you.
Do you use System76 laptops for work?
No, unfortunately I use the trash they give me for the job. Low end ThinkPads and Elitebooks.
So that’s why it’s nice to come back to a decent system at the end of the day.
I think Raptor Computing Systems hardware supports coreboot. It’s not Intel and not cheap, though.
MSI Z690-A sporting 12 gen would do.
Thanks, I recently heard of this myself. I’ll take a look
While it doesn’t satisfy the “under $400”-condition, I couldn’t withhold myself from mentioning the likes of NovaCustom and Tuxedo. For the fact that both have been absent from the conversation while they otherwise satisfy the requirement of coreboot on a modern device. With the former, NovaCustom, being arguably the best vendor to buy ‘privacy&security’-first devices with modern hardware from. Not for their entire line -mind you- but specifically their NV41 Series; which is -to my knowledge- the only Qubes-certified computer with modern specs and Heads. However (with Qubes and Heads pre-installed) it starts at $1224, which makes it considerably more expensive that your stated target (read: under $400).
