[PLUG] The neverending laptop recommendation request

[elainatj at tuta.com]

Hi all!

 Just thought I'd chime in because I've done this!

I highly recommend Lenovo Thinkpads. Older models like the T14 (2nd gen) and X13 (2nd gen) have come down in price a lot! You can find these for like $300 or so on Ebay. That's how much my X13 cost.

Both are very well made and parts are easy to find. Lenovo also has full disassembly videos online. I spilled coffee all over a second one I had and the spill resistant keyboard kept the internals safe and was easy to replace with a used unit. They also are fantastic linux machines and I've not had any problems with hardware support. I run a custom kernel + luks encryption.

Since this is the enterprise model, it comes with some nice additions like a sim card slot for lte connectivity (I have an extra pay as you go data line for $8 which helps when I need network on the go - I don't use smartphones), touchscreen, and the extended business warranty which I'm catching the end of.

Remember to re-paste the thermals!
Health and Peace,
Elaina Jones



Aug 17, 2024, 17:27 by cr at crosenthal.com:

> I'd be inclined to pick a brand you like (Lenovo, Dell, whatever) and go
> look at the models they sold 3-5 years ago IN THE BUSINESS LINE. (For
> Dell that would be Latitude.)
>
> Then go buy one on E-Bay to buy one of those. There's a good chance that
> a business computer of that age is likely coming off lease. My
> experience is they tend to be quality machines at a good price.
>
> On 8/17/24 14:58, David Fleck wrote:
>
>> My wife's old ThinkPad is on its last legs, and she doesn't want a System 76 machine (my current Linux solution), so does anyone have thoughts on a good low-end machine suitable for Linux? It will be used for browsing,  household finances (kMyMoney), and YouTube streaming. 
>>
>> Thanks in advance-
>>
>> --
>> - David Fleck
>>
>
> -- 
> Courtney Rosenthal / cr at crosenthal.com / www.crosenthal.com
>