HP Notebook X7W78UA

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Thank you for testing! Would you be able to also attach an HCL report?

@TallC

but I really don’t know what to test for

The report is the most important thing for the Community. If you have time, you could also check if suspend, WiFi, camera etc work.

@TallC

is it likely that any laptop that meets the requirements even if it isn’t on the HCL list will work?

Finding a new laptop that’s compatible with qubes

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