perfect laptop ;)

[void]

Hey guys, while this is probably not the best forum for this kind of question some previous threads showed there are member well oriented in hardware so I will give it a try.
I'm currently looking to replace my Fujitsu Lifebook U series laptop which is a perfect super light device in many aspect but its performance became insufficient for me recently and it also suffers from some unpleasant design flaws.
Unfortunately the market has changed dramatically in the last two decades towards design-oriented impractical razor-thin port-less toys.

My key requirements are:

under 1.2kg
under 14" inch (the smaller the better - 11" would be ideal but mission impossible nowadays)
touch screen
USB-C power delivery port on each side
USB-A port
RJ45 port
loud speakers not located at the bottom
single-handed lid opening
upper-right corner Delete key
airflow inlets and outlets not located at the bottom
backlit keyboard
linux support

I would appreciate any suggestions that would tick the most boxes as I'm obviously ready to accept a compromise.

thanks

 

[W Fish]

I have been using Lenovo X1 Carbons for about a decade now. Dont have the latest model but what I am using now lacks:
power on both sides
rj45
dont know where the loudspeakers are as i dont use them much, I use external speakers or earbuds if needed.
airflow seems to be from bottom

for linux there doesnt seem to be that much alternatives - HP top of the line machine and thats prettty much it? .

 

[daniels27]

I have been using Lenovo X1 Carbons for about a decade now.

They also have the fans in the bottom. Not very good in hot areas as they overhead much quicker.

Linux works well on Lenovo. Free Software Foundation people still use the X200 models today. Works well but would lack the power supply.

Maybe time for a Kickstarter for a thick edition notebook? I think there should be some demand in the niche.

Or you could get a tiny PC with touchscreen like 8 inch and then use a tiny keyboard. That might fit the bill.

 

[0xDEADBEEF]

What about getting a framework laptop? Will be a more efficient way to keep it performant in the future:

https://frame.work/nl/en/products/laptop13-diy-intel-ultra-1

Some distros work out of the box with it as well.