Re: After testing this Linux laptop, I understand why MacBooks are the superior choice ...

Date	2026-05-02 12:27 -0400
Subject	Re: After testing this Linux laptop, I understand why MacBooks are the superior choice ...
Newsgroups	comp.os.linux.advocacy, comp.sys.mac.advocacy
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From	CrudeSausage <crude@sausa.ge>
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On 2026-05-02 11:21 a.m., Alan wrote:
> On 2026-05-01 19:59, Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:
>> ... or not.
>>
>> This article
>> <https://www.zdnet.com/article/tuxedo-infinitybook-max-15-review/>
>> about the Tuxedo InfinityBook Max 15 laptop is generally
>> complimentary. So why does the headline claim that “MacBooks are the
>> superior choice”? Seems to be nothing to do with product quality at
>> all:
>>
>>      I really enjoyed my time with the InfinityBook Max 15. Would I
>>      swap it out for my MacBook Pro 13? Probably not, but that's mostly
>>      because I much prefer the smaller form factor.
>>
>> In other words, if he had been sent something closer to a 13”-size
>> screen
>> <https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Linux-Hardware/Linux-Notebooks/ 
>> Alle.tuxedo#1275,1319>,
>> he wouldn’t have had the same excuse to go for the MacBook.
> 
> Actually, he makes lots of specific comments about how the InfinityBook 
> is lacking:
> 
> 'I had one major concern: the battery didn't last nearly as long as I'd 
> hoped. During my initial testing, I had the performance profile set to 
> "Default," which is full performance.'
> 
> 'My other concern was the sound. Although the InfinityBook Max didn't 
> sound as tinny as some laptops, it didn't deliver much power.'
> 
> And one of his complaints about the MacBook ("For me, the display is on 
> par with my MacBook Pro (especially at full brightness), and also has 
> less glare") was bullshit, because for pretty much exactly the same 
> price as he paid for the Linux laptop, he could get a MacBook Pro 14" 
> with the nano-texture coating.

I'll say this much: the Zephyrus G14 2021 has superior sound to the 
MacBook Air M4. I truly didn't expect it to be the case, but the old G14 
not only has higher volume but a clearer sound. Of course, both have 
excellent sound either way.

Cue Anal-retentive that my subjective position is wrong.

-- 
CrudeSausage
M4 MacBook Air

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