I never have heard of any of those companies, so I expect PR might be a huge reason. Can't buy what you don't realize exists.
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I got a thinkpad for $50 at goodwiil. Those linux laptops are so much more expensive. I do plan on buying one soon tho cause I just got a new job
Linux is DIY by nature. Buying a fancy, brand new laptop is not.
Not saying you can’t do both. I’m just saying the Linux ethos lends to more crafty people.
"Test of time" is not a valid argument anymore as there are newer ThinkPad models. To think there's only one ThinkPad model is an illusion.
Also Lenovo laptops are so sharp you could m*rder someone with it
Recently I had to decide what laptop I buy and I decided to buy an used Thinkpad T480s for 260€
I was browsing in the Framework and Slimbook websites but the price it's more than three times. It's true that they are new and the Thinkpad is used, but I was looking for Framework and Slimbook in second-hand websites but I didn't find nothing.