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Which new laptop under $300 with upgradeable parts should I be looking at? (self.linux)

submitted 9 months ago by MigratingtoLemmy to c/[email protected]

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Hi,

A problem I have been coming up against is that a lot of the newer, budget Windows laptop (which I will immediately replace with my distribution of choice upon receipt) have memory soldered on the motherboard. This is a decision which brings the utmost distate to my mouth; I'm looking for budget laptops around the $300 mark (new) that let me upgrade their parts. Which models should I be looking at?

I am aware that the used market is fairly decent right now but I'd like to take a look at what's coming up alongside looking at used gear. Thanks.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

ThinkPad 470 is not mentioned? Was it a bad choiseI? I want fedora om it?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

There's nothing wrong with the T470, it's just an older model. If you find a really good deal on one then get it. If not, then go for the T480 since it has a newer CPU and better battery life.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I think Ive got a great deal, it works fine now, hope it still will do woth fedora 39

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

It will probably be fine for the next decade at least. It supports up to 32GB of RAM.

[–] MigratingtoLemmy 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I was simply asking for newer laptops. I am considering the used thinkpads alongside any recommendations here so I feel more informed

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Business Dells are also worth considering. They’re comparable to the Thinkpad.