Kubuntu has released the second generation of its flagship laptop, the Kubuntu Focus XE. With its sleek design, high-end hardware, and pre-installed Kubuntu 22.04 LTS GNU/Linux distribution, the Kubuntu Focus XE Gen 2 is aimed at power users and developers who demand top-notch performance and stability.
The new Kubuntu Focus XE Gen 2 laptop
boasts several improvements over its predecessor, the Kubuntu Focus XE. It
features a choice of 28-watt Intel Core i5-1240P or Core i7-1260P processors,
which are part of Intel’s latest 12th-gen Core “Alder Lake” architecture. This
results in up to a 60% boost in multi-core performance compared to the previous
model, without raising the starting price of $895. The laptop also sports up to
64GB of RAM, and PCIe 4 NVMe storage.
The laptop also features a larger 53 Wh
battery, providing longer battery life than the previous model. However, the
120Hz display of the previous model has been replaced by a 14-inch, 1920 x 1080
pixel matte display with a 60 Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the Kubuntu
Focus XE Gen 2 features two SODIMM slots for DDR4-3200 memory and a single M.2
2280 slot for PCIe 4 storage. Additionally, the laptop includes a Thunderbolt 4
port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port (data only), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports,
an HDMI 1.4b port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a 3.5mm audio combo jack, an SD
card reader.
The Kubuntu Focus XE Gen 2 comes equipped
with a 1MP webcam with support for 720p video, stereo 2W speakers, an Intel
AX201 wireless card with support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, and a backlit
keyboard. The laptop with dual fans and heat pipes is actively cooled, ensuring
reliable and efficient performance. Measuring 325 x 225 x 17.6mm (12.8″ x 8.9″
x 0.7″), and weighing only 1.45 kg (3.2 pounds), the Kubuntu Focus XE Gen 2 is
a highly portable notebook. It has an aluminum lid and keyboard deck, along
with a “resin” bottom and screen bezel, adding to its overall durability.
In conclusion, the Kubuntu Focus XE Gen 2
offers an excellent balance of performance, portability, and features. With its
latest hardware and software configurations, the laptop caters to the needs of
power users and developers who demand reliability, stability, and top-notch
performance. The Kubuntu Focus XE Gen 2 is available now from the Kubuntu Focus
website.
