Star Labs has just announced that the company’s upcoming StarFighter Linux laptop will come with a plethora of hardware options, the most notable of which is the ability to choose between AMD and Intel processors. The 16-inch machine will start at around $900 and can cost up to $3,000 depending on the configuration.
The entry-level configuration will feature an Intel Core i3-1215U processor, 16 GB of memory, as well as a 4K display, and security features such as a trackpad-mounted fingerprint reader, a wireless kill switch, and a removable camera. Other configurations offered with the StarFighter laptop are – an Intel Core i9-12900H with 64 GB RAM, an Intel Core i7-1255U with 32 GB RAM, and an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with 64 GB RAM. Unfortunately, the RAM is soldered to the mainboard, leaving no room for expansion.
All the laptops in this line will have two M.2 2280 slots for up to 8 TB of storage. The Intel-powered units will feature Thunderbolt ports, while the AMD-driven model gets USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports. The company has stated that the AMD models could come with USB 4 if they can get the change certified in a timely manner.
Other than that, the laptops will include an 85 Wh battery accompanied by a 100 W USB-C charger/adapter, a backlit keyboard, a glass-covered trackpad, and two 4 W speakers. The hardware will be encased in a Micro-Arc oxidized AZ291D alloy chassis, and the laptop will weigh around 1.4 kilos (3.1 pounds).
Pre-orders for the laptop are expected to begin in mid-October. However, there is no word on the shipment date as of yet.
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