The original post: /r/ubuntu by /u/Melodic-Metal3593 on 2024-12-23 13:40:26.
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to buy the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (13th Gen Intel Core i5 13420H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) and switch to Linux. Before I make the purchase, I wanted to check with anyone who might have already tried running Linux on this laptop.
Here are the key specs:
13th Gen Intel Core i5 13420H
16GB RAM
512GB SSD
Intel UHD Graphics
15.6” FHD Display (1920 x 1200)
Fingerprint Reader & Backlit Keyboard
Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.1
I’m curious to know if anyone has run Linux on this model and what issues you faced, especially with:
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth support (particularly with Wi-Fi 6E)
Fingerprint reader and camera
Battery management and power optimizations
Display scaling/brightness
USB-C or HDMI functionality
Backlit keyboard or other special features
Additionally, if you’ve found a particular Linux distro that works better with this laptop, I’d love to hear your recommendations!
Thanks in advance for your feedback!