Why Are Linux Laptops More Expensive?

In today's video, we aim to shed light on the complex issue of Linux computer pricing. We often wonder why Linux-based computers tend to be more expensive than their Windows counterparts. To answer this question comprehensively, we'll delve into the various factors that influence these price disparities and evaluate whether Linux computers are genuinely costly.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 The Price Range
01:00 Not All Linux Computers Are Expensive
01:36 Licensing Influence
02:30 The Role of Supply and Demand
03:09 High-End Linux Systems
03:50 A Balanced Perspective on Linux Computer Pricing
04:29 Outro
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www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Li...
www.pine64.org/pinebook-pro/
kfocus.org/
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[@typingcat]

I don't need manufacturers to make special laptops for Linux. I don't even need them to write Linux drivers. Just open-source Windows drivers, and the Linux community will do the rest of the work. Why is it so hard for them?

[@JuanGarcia-lh1gv]

Why can't manufacturers simply add a Linux or No OS option to existing laptops for less? I think Intel used to do that with their NUCs.

[@M1szS]

greed. they almost definitely make more money if windows in installed on the computers, because they buy the licenses in bulk, and make profit on each sold, so the more they sell, the better

[@kici5777]

At least mine from Dell with Ubuntu was even cheaper..

[@kylebelle246]

The macbook pro with m2 (which you called an older processor) shown there is a much better laptop that the tuxedo laptop with an i5 in almost all aspects but importantly performance and battery. And its very likely the macbook has a better screen, speakers, keyboard, trackpad, webcam all while still have a unix like command line. only downside I'd say is the ram which is usable with it being unified but still sometimes you just outright need more ram but you can probably get some good deals with 16gb ram now

[@billcarpenter5615]

I have an old 2011 /2012 macbook pro and I put garuda linux on it, it runs much better than before.

[@kylebelle246]

@@billcarpenter5615 well ok maybe on old/limited hardware linux is still a better choice but we're talking about modern hardware here

[@tttyyy949]

Also 2011/2012 macbooks are not supported for years, which is probably not the case for the linux that the other commenter installed.@@kylebelle246

[@lukeskywalker2]

a lot of nothing to just say "supply and demand" also this is ai