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looking for my next thinkpad (self.thinkpad)
submitted 3 weeks ago by evasync to c/[email protected]
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im looking into replacing my current x230 and framework laptop with an old thinkpad.

my requirements are: great linux support, compact (as much it can), alum or metallic body.

good to have: boxy look, model after 2018, coreboot/libreboot (i doubt new models are supported but one can dream)

does this thing exists?

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

The t480 was the last thinkpad with a useable CPU and a rich feature set (dual battery, removable battery, replaceable ram, ability to use a 2nd SSD via the wan slot). Linux support is great and libreboot support was just released for it.

I also have a newer amd x13 thinkpad. Sure the overall performance is better but the keyboard is not as good, s3 sleep battery drain sucks, and it takes forever to boot up

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Thx for the news the t480 has libreboot support! I'd missed it. I love my t480 for all the reasons listed. It made computing a joy again

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

whaa the t480 has coreboot support now? amazing

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

My t480's keyboard keeps falling out but that's probably not supposed to happen.