Ubuntu on a T4*0 (14", rugged upgradability over slimness) has kept me happy for years. It seems to be the most common Linux hardware, so tends to be well suppo

Ubuntu on a T4*0 (14", rugged upgradability over slimness) has kept me happy for years. It seems to be the most common Linux hardware, so tends to be well supported. - Best keyboard you'll find on a laptop - Upto 32GB of RAM (T460) - Removable, hotswappable batteries - Desk docking is useful - Replace / upgrade whatever you like, yourself - If you want to save money, a 1-2 year old model will have specs similar to the latest MBP and be going for $500 refurbished - They refuse to die. I have 7 year old ThinkPads on the latest Ubuntu LTS, working like a dream as media servers, etc - They use Debian on ThinkPads on space stations! - No garish logos / aspirational consumer lifestyle marketing