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Ask HN: Where are the smaller known laptop manufacturers?

8 points by drannex ↗ HN
I have been looking for smaller, more underground, laptop/computer manufacturers to purchase my next system.

I know of system76, but there must be more! Any suggestions?

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detaro
For laptops, there's Schenker/XMG (afaik similar to system76, based on barebones, not fully custom designs, which would be somewhere between extremely hard and impossible as a small company)

For desktops, there's tons of small companies building systems from stock components.

oneowl
Is there a good website where I can find indie computer builders?
anotheryou
I think in america(?) they might be called Clevo.

It's good if you want a portable gaming desktop, but they are not exactly compact.

dustinmr
I recently bought one of the Star Lites from these guys: https://starlabs.systems

Very nice machine so far. My only real complaint is the trackpad. Coming from years of Macs and a Pixelbook, it was a shock to the fingers.

The 13 inch machine has a glass touchpad, so presumably that’s not a complaint there.

Either way, reasonable price, works well, arrived very quickly.

yulaow
Building based on clevo designs (as system76 is doing) there is tuxedo (based in germany)