Re: [LUG] ThinkPad Laptops

+1 for a T420. Mine works really well. Ubuntu 20.04. SSD with 4GB ram.

Steve.

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From: "Roland Tarver via list" <list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [LUG] ThinkPad Laptops

On Mon, Jul 12, 2021 at 2:11 AM Michael Everitt <michael@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On 11/07/2021 15:36, Roland Tarver via list wrote:

Hello Everyone,

My old net book (Samsung N130!!) is just too slow. Surfing the net is just painful. I need a new (proper) laptop.

I have always fancied a ThinkPad because of their build quality and reputation.

I am also aware that in more recent years Lenovo have perhaps been trading on this reputation?

I spend most of my time in a terminal. However, the most demanding things it will be used for are surfing the net, watching videos on you tube, watching a movie, infrequent and very basic photo editing and the kids homework. So nothing mega. I anticipate it being a faithful servant for many years to come. Budget is variable. Would certainly consider a refurbished model as well as buying brand new.

Some of the models I am considering are:-

- One of the X1 Carbon models

- T460

- T450

- T420 (very old, but still good?)

I would very much welcome your comments and any other advice. I will probably put Debian or Mint on it. Thanks very much.

Cheers Roly

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I'll revisit the whole Lenovo 'arena' later, but first-off I'd say you're probably using a sledgehammer to crack a nut (in the modern idiom of computing). Not to say that a good Thinkpad won't do what you want (in spades) but I'd save my $$/££ and opt for something much more modest (like a Chromebook *shudder*) which come from all kinds of vendors, and will more-than cope with web browsing, Youtube (hardware decoding anyway) and all other applications you describe.
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Hi Michael,

Thanks very much for your reply, much appreciated :-) I am certain you are quite correct - A lesser computer would definitely do the job. However, after watching a lug member using a ThinkPad, I thought it looked like a pleasure to use and just really fancy one, as long as the reputation is justified? With that in mind, I would love to read your thoughts on Lenovo - if you have time please?

Many thanks
Cheers roly :-)

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