In the Media: TUXEDO BM 15 - TUXEDO Computers

Equipped with a smart card reader, 4G LTE mobile internet connectivity, and an above-average level of serviceability and repairability, the TUXEDO BM15 qualifies as a solid and secure Linux office notebook for public authorities, businesses, and private users alike. Powered by an energy-efficient Intel Core 5 120U and supporting up to 64 GB of DDR5 memory, the lightweight 1.8 kg business mobility notebook offers adequate performance for everyday office work and light multimedia tasks. At the same time, Thunderbolt 4 enables seamless integration into existing work environments, while the pleasantly large and bright 15.6-inch display allows for comfortable work even without external monitors. For particularly secure authentication, the TUXEDO BM15 integrates a smart card reader compliant with the ISO/IEC 7816 standard, suitable for contact PIV cards, contact OpenPGP cards, or PKI/FIDO cards. For operation under Windows, a fingerprint reader is additionally available as a biometric authentication option.

With laptop chassis becoming ever thinner, more compact, and lighter, integrating modular components into such limited space is increasingly challenging. The TUXEDO BM15 successfully balances these demands not only with upgradeable RAM and SSD storage as well as replaceable LTE and Wi-Fi modules, but also by featuring a modular, repairable keyboard and a user-replaceable external battery for flexible extension of battery life. Naturally, all maintenance, upgrade, and repair work remains covered by the TUXEDO device warranty, provided it is carried out carefully. Under the hood, the Linux office notebook focuses on power-efficient operation with sufficient performance for everyday tasks, office workloads, and light multimedia use. Its Intel Core 5 120U processor combines eight efficient E-cores with two faster performance cores. To ensure suitability for presentations, video streaming, and even semi-professional image editing, the notebook features a 15.6-inch display that can be opened up to 180 degrees. The panel offers pleasantly generous screen real estate, covers almost the entire sRGB color space (over 90%), and even reaches a slightly above-average brightness level of around 400 cd/m², ensuring good readability even in brighter indoor environments.

Here’s what the Internet says about the TUXEDO BM15.

English

TUXEDO BM 15 Is an Upgradable Business Linux Laptop with Smartcard and 4G LTE

Linux hardware vendor TUXEDO Computers unveiled today a new Linux laptop called TUXEDO BM 15, which doubles as an upgradable business notebook featuring smartcard and 4G LTE support.TUXEDO BM 15 is powered by an Intel Core i5 120U processor with 10 cores, 12 threads, 5 GHz clock speed, 12 MB cache, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics, up to 64 GB DDR5 5600MHz Kingston RAM, up to 8 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, and a Full HD 15.6-inch matte display with 60 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits brightness, and 180 degree opening angle.

TUXEDO BM15 Debuts as a Repairable Linux Business Laptop

TUXEDO Computers has introduced the TUXEDO BM15 Gen1, a 15.6-inch Linux business laptop, targeting government agencies, businesses, and private users who need practical security and maintenance features instead of high-end performance hardware. The device includes several standout features that are not often found together, including a built-in smart card reader, optional 4G LTE, wired LAN, Thunderbolt 4, an externally removable battery, and upgradeable RAM and storage.

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German

TUXEDO BM15 Business-Notebook mit Fokus auf Linux und Reparaturfreundlichkeit

Original: TUXEDO hat das BM15 vorgestellt, ein Mobilitäts-Notebook der Business-Klasse, das speziell auf den Unternehmens- und Behördenbereich zugeschnitten ist. Das Gerät legt Wert auf hohe Sicherheitsstandards, umfassende Hardware-Modularität und native Linux-Integration, um den Anforderungen professioneller Büroumgebungen gerecht zu werden.

Translation: TUXEDO has unveiled the BM15, a business-class mobile notebook designed specifically for the corporate and public sector. The device prioritises high security standards, comprehensive hardware modularity and native Linux integration to meet the demands of professional office environments.

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• TUXEDO BM15 vorgestellt: Linux-Business-Notebook setzt auf Reparierbarkeit und Sicherheit
• Der TUXEDO BM15 debütiert als reparierbarer Linux-Business-Laptop
• StarFighter und BM15: Zwei neue Linux-Flaggschiffe starten
• Solides Arbeitstier: Das TUXEDO Book BM15

Italian

TUXEDO BM15 Gen1: il notebook business GNU/Linux aggiornabile con lettore smart card e connettività 4G LTE

Original: Il TUXEDO BM15 Gen1 è un notebook business da 15,6 pollici progettato per rispondere alle esigenze di enti governativi, aziende e utenti privati che ricercano funzionalità di sicurezza pratiche e manutenibilità avanzata, senza necessariamente puntare su hardware di fascia alta. Prodotto da TUXEDO Computers, azienda tedesca specializzata in soluzioni hardware ottimizzate per GNU/Linux, questo modello si distingue per la sua modularità e la compatibilità nativa con sistemi operativi open source.

Translation: The TUXEDO BM15 Gen1 is a 15.6-inch business notebook designed to meet the needs of government bodies, businesses and private users seeking practical security features and advanced maintainability, without necessarily opting for high-end hardware. Manufactured by TUXEDO Computers, a German company specialising in hardware solutions optimised for GNU/Linux, this model stands out for its modularity and native compatibility with open-source operating systems.

Slovenian

TUXEDO BM15: nadgradljiv poslovni prenosnik s čitalnikom pametnih kartic in 4G LTE

Original: TUXEDO BM15 je z vgrajenim čitalnikom pametnih kartic, mobilnim internetnim dostopom 4G LTE in ohišjem, ki omogoča enostavno vzdrževanje, zanesljiv in varen pisarniški prenosnik z Linuxom, primeren za državne ustanove, podjetja in zasebne uporabnike. Poganja ga energijsko učinkovit procesor Intel Core 5 120U, podpira pa do 64 GB pomnilnika DDR5. Poslovni prenosnik Business Mobility s težo 1,8 kg je dobro prilagojen vsakodnevnim pisarniškim opravilom in lažji multimedijski uporabi. Thunderbolt 4 omogoča enostavno vključitev v delovno okolje, prijetno velik in svetel 15,6-palčni zaslon pa omogoča udobno delo tudi brez zunanjih monitorjev.

Translation: With a built-in smart card reader, 4G LTE mobile internet access, and a chassis designed for easy maintenance, the TUXEDO BM15 is a reliable and secure Linux-based business laptop suitable for government agencies, businesses, and private users. It is powered by an energy-efficient Intel Core 5 120U processor and supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 memory. Weighing 1.8 kg, the Business Mobility laptop is well-suited for everyday office tasks and light multimedia use. Thunderbolt 4 enables easy integration into the work environment, while the pleasantly large and bright 15.6-inch display allows for comfortable work even without external monitors.

Rumanian

TUXEDO BM15 Gen1: laptopul de business Linux pe care îl poți repara singur

Original: TUXEDO Computers, producătorul german specializat în hardware Linux, nu urmărește întotdeauna titluri despre putere brută sau specificații de vârf. Cu BM15 Gen1, compania face un pas deliberat în altă direcție: un laptop de 15,6 inch gândit pentru agenții guvernamentale, companii și profesioniști care au nevoie de securitate practică, mentenanță ușoară și suport Linux nativ — nu de o placă video dedicată sau un ecran de 300 Hz.

Translation: TUXEDO Computers, the German manufacturer specializing in Linux hardware, doesn’t always go for headlines about raw power or top-of-the-line specs. With the BM15 Gen1, the company is taking a deliberate step in a different direction: a 15.6-inch laptop designed for government agencies, businesses, and professionals who need practical security, easy maintenance, and native Linux support—not a dedicated graphics card or a 300 Hz display.