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Advice on Linux Notebook (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I‘m currently running a HP 255 G8 with: 11th-Gen i5, 16GB RAM, 500GB NVME SSD + 2TB SATA SSD, HDMI and USB-C. Its a great notebook with one flaw. I‘d love to have a USB-C port supporting Power Delivery and DisplayPort/Thunderbolt => possibility to plug in one cable and charge, connect to peripherals (boxes, mouse, keyboard) and also to 2 external monitors.

I also don‘t need that much hard drive space, RAM and CPU power as I have another desktop PC. So, I‘m looking for a new notebook with a full-functional USB-C port and sleek specs besides that. - Consider Specs like screen size etc., that I didn‘t mention as not important.

It should also be cheap (as cheap as possible of course). I thought about an Aspire 5 or a Slimbook Elemental: both <600€. Do you have some other suggestions?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I'll just say it before someone else does: refurbished Thinkpad T480?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

looks good so far, thanks

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

It's the standard recommendation for a cheap Linux laptop cause they are built well, good value for the price, designed with repairability in mind, and have very good Linux support.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I already searched for Thinkpads but honestly didnt put in that much effort (for now)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I'm biased, you could find a Chromebook that fits your requirements (+ chrultrabook requirements) and then wipe ChromeOS and replace it w/ pure Linux. You won't waste money on hard drive, RAM or CPU but you can get a more modernized-looking unit w/ 2 USB-C ports.