I currently use a ThinkPad X230 but struggling with the small size plus it's cosmetically a mess, I'd like one that's in good cosmetic condition. Thought that maybe a MacBook Air may be worth a shout (Pre-Apple Silicone).
- 13\" Screen or larger
- Glass trackpad
- USB-C Charging (Nice to have)
Thoughts?","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52200377","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"tardytortoise"},"datePublished":"2024-02-14T13:20:32.000Z","text":"Good decision. Recommenmd a refurb - obvs - though you may struggle with the glass touchpad. Just over a year ago I bought a Lenovo Thinkpad T470s via this ebay reseller ebay.co.uk/str…les
You can do your own digging to find their own website where they also sell from. Basically they are a big green company who get lots of business throwaways and refurb and sell on. Highly recommend. In my case, they accepted silly offer prices till eventually we met in the middle. When the time comes, they will be my first port of call.
Another thought; what about a Chromebook? It has Linux under the hood and is real easy to configure - but it depends what you intend doing with Linux. And don't be afraid of dual-boot. On the T470s I bought I have dual boot in place - but I admit I very really use Windoze these days.
edit - found their website for you
recommerceit.co.uk/col…ops"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52200547","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"muniphobia"},"datePublished":"2024-02-14T13:48:34.000Z","text":"If you want USB C charging with a Lenovo go for a T480 as they have USB C chargers."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52200725","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"deleted2686495"},"datePublished":"2024-02-14T14:17:06.000Z","text":"Be careful with Lenovo's and linux - there was an issue with some laptops keyboards not working with certain kernels. Have a quick google to familiarise yourself with the issue."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52210239","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"MadeInBeats"},"datePublished":"2024-02-15T21:42:57.000Z","text":"You will have to do some research, but you can get some really nice Chromebooks cheap. Chromebooks are ARM CPU based so not compatible with Windows, but good for Linux. EDIT, looks like you can get x86 chromebooks too "}],"commentCount":19,"interactionStatistic":4,"articleSection":"Ask"}