Juno Computers Launches Another Linux Laptop
If you're looking for a powerhouse laptop that runs Ubuntu, the Juno Computers Neptune 17 v6 should be on your radar.
Juno Computers offers a range of Linux-powered laptops, desktops, and tablets and now has added a new 17" beast of a laptop to their lineup.
This new machine features an Intel i9 14900 HX, a 17.3" 240Hz G-Sync QHD matte display (at 2560 X 1440 resolution), an NVIDIA Geoforce RTX 4080 GPU (with 12GB GDDR6 RAM and 7424 CUDA Cores), 16 GB of 4800MHz SODIMM RAM (upgradable to 64GB), a 512GB 3500 MB/R PCE 4.0 SSD (upgradable to 2TB) and starts at $3,099.00.
The CPU is a 14th Gen Raptor Lake with 24 cores (8 P-cores & 16 E-cores / 32 threads) and can run at either 2.20 GHz or 5.80 GHz (turbo). You can upgrade the GPU to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (16GB GDDR6 and 9728 CUDA cores).
As far as ports are concerned, you'll find 2 USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 3.2 Gen2 DisplayPort/Power delivery), 1 Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 3.2 Gen2 DisplayPort), 1 Mini DisplayPort 1.4 (NVIDIA-only), 1 HDMI output, 2.5 Gb ethernet jack, headphone jack, and mic jack. For connectivity, you'll find an Intel 6E AX211 Wi-Fi chip and Bluetooth 5.0.
The webcam is a 2.0 M FHD with Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) and does not include a cover.
The battery is a 99WH lithium ion with 8 cells and uses a 330W charger.
The new Neptune 17 v6 is available for purchase now on the official Juno Computers store.
Subscribe to our Linux Newsletters
Find Linux and Open Source Jobs
Subscribe to our ADMIN Newsletters
Support Our Work
Linux Magazine content is made possible with support from readers like you. Please consider contributing when you’ve found an article to be beneficial.
News
-
New Linux Kernel Patch Allows Forcing a CPU Mitigation
Even when CPU mitigations can consume precious CPU cycles, it might not be a bad idea to allow users to enable them, even if your machine isn't vulnerable.
-
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 Released
Notify your friends, loved ones, and colleagues that the latest version of RHEL is available with plenty of enhancements.
-
Linux Sees Massive Performance Increase from a Single Line of Code
With one line of code, Intel was able to increase the performance of the Linux kernel by 4,000 percent.
-
Fedora KDE Approved as an Official Spin
If you prefer the Plasma desktop environment and the Fedora distribution, you're in luck because there's now an official spin that is listed on the same level as the Fedora Workstation edition.
-
New Steam Client Ups the Ante for Linux
The latest release from Steam has some pretty cool tricks up its sleeve.
-
Gnome OS Transitioning Toward a General-Purpose Distro
If you're looking for the perfectly vanilla take on the Gnome desktop, Gnome OS might be for you.
-
Fedora 41 Released with New Features
If you're a Fedora fan or just looking for a Linux distribution to help you migrate from Windows, Fedora 41 might be just the ticket.
-
AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10 Gives Power Users a Sneak Preview
If you're looking to kick the tires of AlmaLinux's upstream version, the developers have a purrfect solution.
-
Gnome 47.1 Released with a Few Fixes
The latest release of the Gnome desktop is all about fixing a few nagging issues and not about bringing new features into the mix.
-
System76 Unveils an Ampere-Powered Thelio Desktop
If you're looking for a new desktop system for developing autonomous driving and software-defined vehicle solutions. System76 has you covered.