[PLUG] The neverending laptop recommendation request

[King Beowulf]

> On Sat, Aug 17, 2024 at 12:58 PM David Fleck <dcfleck at protonmail.ch> 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
>>
>>

I'll throw in my opinions on laptops. Sure you can get whatever the 
usual corporations put out - cheap will either be old or junk.

1.
Look into previous Macbooks (Intel). These will run Linux just fine and 
are of decent build quality.  The Intel CPU variants are dropping in 
price (new and refurbed/used) since they will be dropping off of MacOS 
support soon.

2.
https://frame.work/marketplace/laptops

Framework laptops are modular, repairable.  You buy the modules etc you 
need and upgrade if your computing needs change.  You even buy the 
laptop as a DIY edition kit to assembly at home!

-Ed