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Why do people still recommend Thinkpads for Linux when there are Linux-oriented manufacturers now? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've noticed in the Linux community whenever someone asks for a recommendation on a laptop that runs Linux the answer is always "Get a Thinkpad" yet Lenovo doesn't seem to be a big Linux contributor or ally. There's also at least six Linux/FOSS-oriented computer manufacturers now:

So what gives? Why the love for a primarily Windows-oriented laptop when there are better alternatives?

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[–] [email protected] 37 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

yoo I didn't know about used/refurbished Thinkpads being that cheap, I just checked and indeed you can find a T480 with 16GB of RAM for $248 on Amazon!

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago

T480 is solid as hell, had one as new in my last job, a bit heavier but very serviceable, would recommend.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Would also recommend the T480. Got mine for around €280 total (including shipping from ebay).

If youre looking definitely try them out

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

You can find them for much cheaper than that on eBay. I just got my wife a T490 for $125 on eBay. No SSD, but I had one sitting around.