And firmware : They developped open firwmare on N141 and N151 with CoreBoot. They are more than just integratorsAfaik System76 are Clevo chassis - what they (claim they) do to add value re Linux is on the software side.
I'm probably going to be getting a new laptop in the new year.
Do you know if 5Ghz wifi is supported on the Intel AX200? Part of the reason I'm getting a new laptop is due to my current one only supporting 2.4Ghz wifi and the interference from other (2.4Ghz) access points in the neighbourhood is getting pretty bad.