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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] 1 points 1 year ago

I didn't know about Starlabs but apparently THEY HAVE SHIPMENTS TO MEXICO YES!!! regarding your question these are these major reasons:

  • for the most purists, the vendor should have a certificate from FSF saying that "it respects your freedom" a thing that almost no company have (at least that's what I saw in modern vendors)
  • in my case and other regions, it's way more probably you can get a Thinkpad easily and more cheap than one from those mentioned
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

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.

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

Side question since a lot of people knowledgeable about Thinkpads are here. What's a good used thinkpad model that can support remastered classic games like StarCraft and Quake II? All my linux distros are on HP and MSI hand-me-downs that are starting to break down, and I've been wanting to get a cheap, used thinkpad.

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

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

[–] TCB13 0 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Why do people recommend Lenovo computers that are poor quality and fail often instead HP EliteBooks that are rock solid and well designed?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (4 children)

The Lenovos are cheaper to repair by and large, because there's just so many of them. I find HPs have overheating issues and I steer clear of them as a manufacturer.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

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.

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