$799 Apple MacBook Pro clone gets Core Ultra 9 CPU, huge 100WHr battery, promises 24Hr battery life, and Linux compatibility
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A $799 MacBook-style laptop with a Core Ultra 9, 100Wh battery, and Linux support shows how fast premium-feel hardware is commoditizing. For IT and dev tooling, this widens the feasible base for high-performance, non-Apple fleets—especially for AI and Linux-first workloads.
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