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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Dotdev@programming.dev to c/linux@lemmy.ml

Well i started my B tech course this year, I am looking for a laptop for my use case. I am using linux as a main os for 3 years.

The laptop which i currently use is a Dell Inspiron N5110. Its a pretty old machine so i am currently looking for an upgrade.

Things which I do :

  1. Read documents
  2. Watch videos and listen to music
  3. Light coding
  4. Tinker with almost everything
  5. Try new software if i can.

I REALLY need a a laptop with good cooling and battery life like 5 hours is fine.

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[-] hexloc@feddit.nl 22 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Just don't get a modern HP laptop, or any old ones for that matter. They're crap (personal experience). If you are not planning on playing modern AAA games then probably an older thinkpad would do. A friend of mine has an upgraded X1 Carbon gen 1, but i recommend something a little bit more modern for your usecases. I don't know about battery life tho.

[-] Dotdev@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

I don't plan on an HP or Dell. I have had the worst experiences with them. ThinkPad even if refurbished come for a higher price than $ 600 here.

[-] hexloc@feddit.nl 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Where do you live? Where i live, i can pick up old thinkpads for maybe around 200 euro.

[-] moreeni@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You can get prices like that only in the first world countries, sadly

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