Purism Releases Librem 16 Linux Laptop with Privacy Focus |
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Purism has launched the 16-inch Librem 16 laptop, designed to provide maximum user data protection. One of the model's key features is two privacy-enhancing hardware switches located directly above the keyboard. The laptop's "face" is an IPS  In Plane Switching (IPS) panels are an expensive option but they have excellent colour accuracy and far greater viewing angles then TN and VA panels (Not that we condone slouching while gaming). They are great for graphics design and photo editing. However, the only downside to IPS panels if that they can sometimes have a slower response time than TN panels. This is the only real problem if you’re a very competitive gamer or want to game in 3D. As of late “IPS” has become a big marketing word. Step into an Apple store and you would be hard pressed talking to someone that didn’t mention Apple’s “brand new IPS Displays!” In fact, Apple is probably one of the biggest marketers of this “new-found” technology. As a business person myself, this is when you have to tip your hat to Apple’s awesome marketing machine. Why? Well, because IPS is actually nothing new. In fact, this technology was originally invented in 1996 by Hitachi..panel with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. The hardware platform is powered by an Intel Core i7-13620H processor, paired with DDR4 RAMRandom Access Memory (RAM) is the place in a computer where the operating system, application programs, and data in current use are kept so that they can be quickly reached by the computers processor. (up to 64 GB) and an SSD with a capacity of up to 16 TB.Physical switches are used to quickly disable the camera and microphone (right), as well as power off all wireless modules (left). The Debian-based PureOS operating system is also optimized to protect against data leaks. The laptop can be unlocked using the encrypted Librem Key USB key. Other specs include a 54.2Wh battery and a decent selection of ports (two USB-C With the continued success of the USB interface, there exists a need to adapt USB technology to serve newer computing platforms and devices as they trend toward smaller, thinner and lighter form-factors. Many of these newer platforms and devices are reaching a point where existing USB receptacles and plugs are inhibiting innovation, especially given the relatively large size and internal volume constraints of the Standard-A and Standard-B versions of USB connectors.. and two USB-A ports, HDMI, Ethernet, and a microSD card slot).The starting price for the base configuration of the Purism Librem 16 with 16GB/512GB in the US is $2,899. The top-of-the-line version with 64GB + 16TB of storage will cost buyers $9,799. |
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