Slimbook Manjaro Gaming Laptop Pops Up in Spain

[T0@st]

Slimbook, a Spanish tech company, is a self-described pioneer in the GNU/Linux hardware ecosystem—specializing in laptops and notebooks. Their latest offering is a gaming-oriented model that packs a typical modern day specification sheet: Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 integrated graphics, and a 15.6 inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel 165 Hz display. A previously released Hero model sports the same specs, although it is sold with "Windows, Linux, or both (Dual Boot)" options. Beyond the usual gaming hardware credentials, a unique selling point is signified by its name: Slimbook Hero Manjaro—this Linux distribution was previously sighted on Orange Pi Neo handheld demo units.

Linux's popularity in gaming circles has grown since the launch of Valve's Steam Deck handheld—its Proton software layer grants access to roughly 4400 compatible Windows titles (at the time of writing). Valve's Deck Verified operation will continue on its quest to add even more titles in the near future. By all indications, the Manjaro Linux team and its hardware partners have been taking notes—while most gaming handhelds manufacturers have sided with Microsoft's Windows 11 OS, the Orange Pi Neo team has opted to go open source. Slimbook's selection of a community-backed Manjaro OS is certainly quite distinctive in the world of GNU/Linux gaming laptops/notebooks—customers are treated to a wide selection of ecosystems: Steam, Heroic Games Launcher, ProtonUp-QT, OBS, and Lutris.




VideoCardz has kindly tabulated the device's ins and outs.

Slimbook Manjaro Specs:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-13620H 45 W
• DISPLAY: 15.6" QHD, 165 Hz, sRGB 100%, 2560x1440px
• KEYBOARD: RGB backlit, Numeric keypad, Turbo mode access buttons
• RAM: Up to 64 GB DDR5 at 5200 MHz
• STORAGE: 2x NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 (Up to 4 TB), RAID 0/1 support
• Graphics: GeForce RTX RTX 4060 GDDR6 140 W, Dynamic Boost AI +25 W
• USB: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB 2.0
• VIDEO OUTPUTS: 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a
• COOLING: 6x Heatpipes, Dual dynamic high-performance fans
• PERFORMANCE MODES: Battery Savings (low performance), Office (medium performance), Gaming (high performance)
• RGB LIGHTNING: RGB backlit keyboard lighting
• WARRANTY: 3 years in Spain, 2 years in Europe, 6 months on the battery
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Community backed Manjaro Linux
• BUILD MATERIALS: Aluminium in chassis A and black ABS
• WIRELESS LAN: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
• BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth 5.2
• LAN RJ45: 10/100/1000 Mb
• WEBCAM: HD webcam with microphone
• AUDIO: Stereo SoundBlaster speakers 2x2W, Headphone and microphone jack connectors
• WEIGHT: 2.1 Kg (4.6 lbs)
• BATTERY: 62 Wh
• CARD READER: SD card reader
• DIMENSIONS: 360.2 x 243.5 x 24.0 mm
• BOX CONTENTS: 1 laptop, 1 230 W power charger

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[P4-630]

Dynamic Boost IA

AI probably..

 

[AleXXX666]

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, and a 15.6 inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel 165 Hz display... wow, nice combo, sure it'll draw 165 fps in modern AAA titles at 2K res...

 

[P4-630]

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, and a 15.6 inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel 165 Hz display... wow, nice combo, sure it'll draw 165 fps in modern AAA titles at 2K res...

AI is the magic sauce!!...

 

[AleXXX666]

AI is the magic sauce!!...

Yeah, that's why I play @ 1366*768 capped @72 Hz VSYNC on my Asus TUF F15 with GTX 1650 on built in 1080p 144 Hz screen... at least I get stable gameplay lol

 

[gurusmi]

AI is the magic sauce!!...

I like NI much more.

 

[Minus Infinity]

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, and a 15.6 inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel 165 Hz display... wow, nice combo, sure it'll draw 165 fps in modern AAA titles at 2K res...

DLSS3!

 

[roberto888]

RGB LIGHTNING

Does it strike twice?

 

[Ravenas]

Manjaro is the worst distro based on arch in my opinion. It breaks too often due unless you never use the arch or flatpack repos.

 

[natr0n]

Manjaro is the worst distro based on arch in my opinion. It breaks too often due unless you never use the arch or flatpack repos.

I just got an iso to play with. Nevermind then. I like to test windows games on linux for fun.

 

[JAB Creations]

Bad:

• Intel anything.
• Nvidia anything.
• Not a 17" or larger screen for a laptop.
• Shit-dinky right-Shift key.
• Excessive resolution for a small screen.
• Zero mention of how much it costs.
• Linux is not ready yet, it's getting there but I can't use it yet.
• Zero pictures here of the side and rear IO ports.
• SoundBlaster...is this generic or Creative? So, bad marketing in the least.

Good:

• At least made the effort to mention the two NVMe drives support RAID 0 or 1.
• Maybe a Creative sound card implemented though this is derived from "Sound Blaster" so not sure.
• RGB backlit keyboard, the only thing that should have RGB backlighting by default.

 

[Ravenas]

I just got an iso to play with. Nevermind then. I like to test windows games on linux for fun.

Arch is great as vanilla, otherwise it doesn't work unless it's built around a custom device such as steam deck.

Ubuntu based or fedora is the way anyway, as AMD/intel/nvidia supplies all firmware to those bases.