Linux computer company System76 continues to source
existing hardware components and put them to use in computers that ship with
Ubuntu Linux. And one of the most interesting new models from System76 in years
is the Galago Pro.
The Galago Pro is a thin-and-light laptop that measures less than 0.6
inches thick, weighs less than 2.9 pounds, and supports up to a Core i7 Kaby
Lake-U processor.
System76 unveiled the laptop in early March and has
been taking pre-orders for a little while. Now the company’s CEO says the Galago
Pro is on track to ship in early May. An entry-level model will sell for US$ 949
(or US$ 899 if you pre-order) and features a 13.3 inch, 3200 x 1800 pixel display,
an Intel Core i5-7200U processor, 4GB of RAM, 120GB of solid state storage,
WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3, and two USB 3.1 ports,
as well as an SD card reader.
But you can also configure the system with up to a
Core i7-7500U processor, up to 32GB of RAM, and up to 6TB of storage (with a
2TB PCIe M.2 SSD and a 4TB 2.5″ SATA SSD). Unlike most ultrabooks, the Galago
Pro is also easy to open up and the hardware is easy to upgrade. The RAM, 2.5″
drive, and M.2 drive are all easily accessible, and so is the wireless card.
