System76 Unveils New Lemur Ultra and Pangolin Performance Ubuntu Laptops

• Computer manufacturer System76 just released the newest models of their Lemur Ultra and Pangolin Performance laptops running Ubuntu.

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  14.1″ Lemur Ultra

  The ultra portable, ultra powerful 14.1″ Lemur Ultra, starts out at $689 for the base configuration. The default configuration features a 14.1″ 720p high definition LED backlit display, with a resolution of 1366 x 768; Intel HD Graphics 3000; the Intel i5-2450M CPU clocked at 2.5Ghz; 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz; and a 500GB HDD spinning at 7200 RPM. The Lemur Ultra is great for people who want a nice, lightweight, portable laptop to grab on the go.

  

  Complete specs include:

  Processor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 and i7 CPUs
  Display: 14.1″ 720p High Definition LED Backlut Display (1366 x 768)
  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
  Memory: 204 pin Dual Channel DDR3 @ 1600 MHz
  Storage: 2.5″ 9mm Removable SATA II/III
  Touchpad: Multitouch with two finger scrolling
  Audio Output: Intel High Definition Audio
  Networking: Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000), WiFi
  Wireless: 802.11 bgn
  Ports: HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack, SD Reader
  Camera: Built-In 1.3 MP Webcam
  Security: Kensington® Lock
  Power Management: Suspend & Hibernate
  Dimensions: 13.31″ x 9.25″ x 0.94 – 1.25″ (WxDxH)
  Weight: 4.5 lbs. (2.04 kg.)

  

  You can find the Lemur Ultra here.

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  15.6″ Pangolin Performance

  

  The 15.6″ Pangolin Performance, with “refined quality and performance” in mind, starts out at $699 for the base configuration. The default configuration features a 15.6″ 720p High Definition LED Backlit Display, with a resolution of 1366 x 768; Intel HD Graphics 3000; the Intel i5-2450M CPU clocked at 2.5Ghz; 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz; and a 500GB HDD spinning at 7200 RPM.

  Complete specs include:

  Processor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 and i7 CPUs
  Display: 15.6″ 720p High Definition LED Backlit Display (1366 x 768)
  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
  Memory: 204 pin Dual Channel DDR3 @ 1600MHz
  Storage: 2.5″ 9mm Removable SATA II/III
  Touchpad: Multitouch with two finger scrolling
  Networking: Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000), WiFi
  Wireless: Intel Advanced-N 802.11 abgn
  Ports: HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack, SD Reader
  Camera: Built-In 1.3 MP Webcam
  Security: Kensington® Lock
  Power Management: Suspend & Hibernate
  Dimensions: 14.75″ x 9.75″ x 1.00- 1.31″ (WxDxH)
  Weight: 5.2 lbs. (2.36 kg.)

  

  You can find the Pangolin Performance here.

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  Of course, the prices stated above are for the base configurations. Price will go up if you choose to up the CPU, add more ram, splurge for a SSD, etc. Both laptops ship Ubuntu 11.10 64-bit installed by default but I’m sure once Ubuntu 12.04 is released, it will ship with that.

  About System76

  System76 has been manufacturing laptops, desktops, and servers, with Ubuntu preinstalled, since 2005. Their systems feature the highest quality materials and components. System76 thoroughly tests their systems to work flawlessly with Ubuntu, as well as, strives to provide leading support and superior customer service. You can find System76 online at:

  https://www.system76.com/

  and on their social networks:

  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/system76
  Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/104919222657565747428/posts
  Twitter: @System76

  

  
  
  April 8th, 2012 | Joe Steiger | 2 Comments | Tags: computer, laptop, Lemur, linux, Pangolin, Performance, System76, Ubuntu, ultra

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