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Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop

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On 2022-01-15 17:13, Andrei POPESCU wrote:
> On Mi, 12 ian 22, 08:54:50, john doe wrote:
>> Debians,
>>
>> i've been using a laptop for a fiew years now and before this laptop
>> dies on me I would like to buy a new laptop.
>>
>> I'm thinking about two options:
>> - Buying something of the shelph and installing Debian on it
>> - Buying a pine64 or alike
>> - Any other alternative?
>>
>> The only requirement is to have virtualisation available.
>>
>> Basically, I'm looking for some feedback to have a laptop with Debian on it.
>>
>> Any suggestion is appreciated.
> 
> Since you didn't mention any kind of budget constraints, you might want
> to consider Thinkpads (previously IBM, now Lenovo).
> 
> The build quality is generally high (especially for the more expensive
> series, like T) and you get detailed manuals on how to take it apart for
> upgrades or repairs.
> 
> Compatibility with Linux is also generally very good and there are even
> some models that come with Linux pre-installed.
> 
> Many Linux developers like them as well (not least because of the very
> good keyboards) which only helps with compatibility.
> 
> If price is a concern, even second-hand / refurbished Thinkpads usually
> provide good value for the money.
> 
> 
> Hope this helps,
> Andrei

Just be aware that current Thinkpad compatibility isn't what it was in 
the past. I am a long-time Thinkpad user (I *think* I started with the 
T40, not sure anymore) and with the latest models I have had some issues 
(mostly with external displays). Some were solvable with effort, some not.

I do not include the well-known problems with fingerprint readers in 
this. Those I knew about up front, so that was my own choice.

Grx HdV

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OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop john doe <johndoe65534@mail.com> - 2022-01-12 09:00 +0100
  Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop Jeremy Ardley <jeremy@ardley.org> - 2022-01-12 09:20 +0100
    Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop Jeremy Ardley <jeremy@ardley.org> - 2022-01-12 09:30 +0100
      Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop john doe <johndoe65534@mail.com> - 2022-01-15 07:40 +0100
        Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop Jeremy Ardley <jeremy@ardley.org> - 2022-01-15 10:20 +0100
          Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop Jeremy Ardley <jeremy@ardley.org> - 2022-01-15 10:50 +0100
          Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop Eric S Fraga <e.fraga@ucl.ac.uk> - 2022-01-18 10:20 +0100
  Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop Georgi Naplatanov <gosho@oles.biz> - 2022-01-12 09:30 +0100
  Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop 황병희 <soyeomul@doraji.xyz> - 2022-01-12 12:40 +0100
  Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop deloptes <emanoil.kotsev@deloptes.org> - 2022-01-12 13:30 +0100
  Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop Teemu Likonen <tlikonen@iki.fi> - 2022-01-15 09:30 +0100
  Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop Andrei POPESCU <andreimpopescu@gmail.com> - 2022-01-15 17:20 +0100
    Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop "Roy J. Tellason, Sr." <roy@rtellason.com> - 2022-01-15 17:30 +0100
    Re: OT: Recommendation for a new Debian laptop "hdv@gmail" <hdv.jadev@gmail.com> - 2022-01-15 17:40 +0100

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