I have a Thnkpad T430 currently running Antergos (Arch based) Linux. It is an i5 with 4gb and a 256 SSD. It has the 1400 x 900 screen which looks great. I go

I have a Thnkpad T430 currently running Antergos (Arch based) Linux. It is an i5 with 4gb and a 256 SSD. It has the 1400 x 900 screen which looks great. I got the machine new on eBay and it came with the docking station which is useful when at a desk. I have personally only ever purchased Thinkpads as they last really well and have great keyboards. For my day job I have a PC Specialist Cosmos IV (https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/notebooks/cosmosIV-15/ https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/notebooks/cosmosIV-15/) maxed out with a Full HD IPS screen, 16gb, SSD & traditional disks and it is currently running Windows 8.1. It's a good PC replacement and I have used PC Specialist for about 10 years for work laptops. I have to say this is the first one I have had some concerns about as the keyboard is wearing out after 18 months. My first one from them lasted through 4 years at my first start-up where I was using it 6 days a week 12 hours a day.