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do you think the framework laptop is a good long term investment? (frame.work)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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hi everyone, i was planning on getting a new laptop cheaply for about 500ish but then i stumbled upon this near-totally modular laptop rhat starts out at above 1000 bucks. do you think the cheaper laptop in the long run is just a false economy and i should go for the framework or what? if you want to ask questions go ahead but im mainly concerned about the longterm financials (and how well it will keep up over time)

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[โ€“] 32 points 2 years ago (3 children)

bought a refurbished 5 year old Thinkpad via Amazon for $150. put linux on it, no regrets

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  • [โ€“] [S] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    what should i look for when buying a thinkpad

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  • [โ€“] 9 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    A good general rule of thumb is to avoid the E and L series, and stick with the X, T or P series, or the X1 Carbons. Depending on your use case, choose one with the processor and display you want.

    I have a T460 with linux on it that I use for work and it has been rock solid even when I spilled coffee on it.

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