[TriLUG] Looking for a good laptop for development

[Roger W. Broseus via TriLUG]

Outlet / clearance is a good idea. I found an X-carbon 1/2 priced in January. 
I7 processor, 250 GB SSD, 8 GB ram. It pays to shop around.

I had an X, 320, I believe; refurb and it was great for travel. But, it broke! 
Not the usual thing for a Lenovo. Can't remember the details but it may have 
been abused by previous owner.

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Roger W. Broseus - Linux User
     Email: RogerB at bronord.com
     Web Site: www.bronord.com

On 11/16/18 3:40 PM, Jimmy Dorff via TriLUG wrote:
> I just ordered a refurb Thinkpad X260. It's new enough to be have all
> the modern needs, but old enough to still have upgradeable/replaceable
> components and no dongle Ethernet. Latest ones have soldered RAM :(
>
> $600 with NC tax / 1 Year Standard Depot Warranty
> https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/outletus/laptops/thinkpad-classic/thinkpad-x-series-2nd-gen/ThinkPad-X260/p/20F6X085US
>
>
> On Fri, 2018-11-16 at 12:30 -0500, Matthew Glassman via TriLUG wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I'm financially limited and looking for a good laptop that would be
>> useful
>> for web/application development probably in an Ubuntu or Fedora
>> environment.  While most people would probably state a Macbook, I'm
>> hoping
>> I can find something just as robust for less money (which I'd rather
>> spend
>> on quality piece of glass for my camera).  Suggestions?  I work at a
>> local
>> university and could potentially check out their range of surplussed
>> Lenovo
>> T - series, but thought I'd pick your brains first.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Matthew Glassman
>>