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Ars Technica
Focus Ir14^{GEN 2} Review

Ars Technica Review: “Using Linux instead of messing with it: Learning to love a Linux system that's more of a workhorse than a adventure ... A core feature of Kubuntu Focus’ devices is the company's system rollback tool ... Having that kind of option in my mental back pocket makes an already stable system feel like it’s on rails.” — Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 24 September 2024.

HowToGeek Article: “I Finally Bought a Linux Laptop, Here's What I Chose and Why ” — Jordan Gloor, HowToGeek, August 2024.

LinuxInsider
Focus Ir16^{GEN 2} Review

Linux Insider Review: “Kubuntu Focus Iridium Laptops Set New Built-for-Linux Standard ... The pre-built Linux Kubuntu Focus Iridium laptop line is an unexpectedly good alternative to running any Linux operating system on converted Windows PCs ... The KFocus approach changed my perception of buying a dedicated Linux computer.” — Jack M. Germain, LinuxInsider, August 2024.

TechRadar
Focus M2^{GEN 5} Review

TechRadar Review: “I was gleefully surprised by how smoothly everything operated ... The Kubuntu Focus M2 Gen 5 is an exceptional machine for those who need an all-around great Linux Workstation. Its quality components, excellent build quality, and robust port offering make it a top choice for professionals ...” — Collin Probst, TechRadar, August 2024.

HowToGeek
Focus Ir16^{GEN 2} Review

HowToGeek Article: Kubuntu Focus Ir16 Gen 2 Review: A Linux Laptop That Just Works” — Jordan Gloor, HowToGeek, July 2024.

ZDNET • HowToGeek
Focus Ir14^{GEN 1} Reviews

ZDNet Review: “Here are three features in particular [the display, the keyboard, and the performance] ... I had to work hard to find something negative to add; that’s how much I enjoyed testing this laptop. ” — Jack Wallen, ZDNet, April 2023

HowToGeek Review — Jordan Gloor, HowToGeek, July 2023.

Aaron's Archives
Focus XE^{GEN 1} Review

“The Kubuntu installation that comes with the Kubuntu Focus has a ton of value-adding customizations, including hardware optimization, Curated Apps and libraries, a very efficient setup wizard, built-in file versioning and recovery, a Hints Widget, and several custom-made utilities for changing special hardware and software settings that are difficult to change otherwise.” — Aaron Rainbolt, Ubuntu Developer

“The search for a Linux laptop is over. I have been using Linux for over 25 years. Having the right hardware and the right software has always been a challenge. It has always been doable but in a crafty, artisanal, time-consuming way. It was an art. Kubuntu Focus has managed to industrialize this process so that the user has a similar or better experience than on a Mac or Windows. They made the right compromises to build a durable offering for engineers, scientists, and media professionals.” — Jean-Georges Perrin, author of Spark In Action

Nicco Loves Linux
Focus NX^{GEN 1} Reviews

KDE Developer, Linux Reviewer and Podcaster

Tech Up Your Life
Focus M2^{GEN 3} Review

Tech Up Your Life Review — Moe Long, Editor - Cinephile - Tech Buff, Tech Up Your Life, November 2021.

Beta News
Focus XE^{GEN 1} Review

Beta News Review, Brian Fagioli, October 2021

Jeff Geerling, Technology Guru

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“... the Focus M2 is a spectacular machine, and arguably the best Linux laptop on the planet.”

Moe Long, TechUp Your Life,
Writer, Editor, Cinephile, and Tech Buff

“The search for a Linux laptop is over.”

Jean-Georges Perrin,
Author of Spark In Action

“With the Focus our researchers don’t need to be DevOps experts ... free live support has been fantastic.”

Gary Pason, Autonomous Vehicle Team Principal
Founder, VectorAero

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