Star Labs add an AMD Ryzen option to the StarBook Mk V

Want a fancy new laptop with great Linux support? Check out the StarBook Mk V, which just added an AMD Ryzen option.

Originally revealed in 2021, it's quite a tidy little unit the starts at £778, although as neither the Intel or AMD models are available until later this month (Intel) and late June (AMD) you get a 5% discount if you order now. The AMD model is also only available with either English (US) or English (UK) keyboard layouts.

So now you get a choice between Intel Core i3-1115G4, Intel® Core® i7-1165G7 or an AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800U 1.90GHz with all models configurable from 8GB RAM up to 64GB 3200MHz. Storage options are different though, while all can have an SSD from 240GB to 1920GB, the Intel models have the extra ability to be configured with "Gen4" SSDs that the AMD model does not. Additionally, the Intel model has a Thunderbolt 4 port while the AMD model has USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port instead.

With the display you get a 14 inch LED-backlit matte covering with IPS at 1920 x 1080. For power, they claim "up to" 11 hours battery life. You get a 65-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, with a 65w USB-C Power Adapter.

You can select between various operating systems too including Ubuntu, elementary OS, Kubuntu, Linux Mint, Manjaro and more. Windows is an option too but adds to the cost.