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You can get gently used 2013 T420 Thinkpads on eBay for around $150 with an i7 processor, NVIDIA dedicated graphics, and 4GB of RAM. For non-gaming, it's just n
by netule 10y ago
You can get gently used 2013 T420 Thinkpads on eBay for around $150 with an i7 processor, NVIDIA dedicated graphics, and 4GB of RAM. For non-gaming, it's just not worth it to go anywhere beyond that.
- nine_k 10y agoFor development, 8 or even 16 GB would be great, and look for the higher-res screen. Anyway, for $200 you can have a very decent, durable, highly compatible machine. The only functional thing lacking would be a Thunderdolt port.
- jeffmcjunkin 10y agoThat same T420 does support[0] 16 GB of RAM[1] in practice, for the record. [0] https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-T400-T500-and-newer-T/T420-maximum-supported-memory-size/td-p/587217 https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-T400-T500-and-newer-T/... [1] http://pcpartpicker.com/products/memory/#t=9&Z=16384002&s=301333 http://pcpartpicker.com/products/memory/#t=9&Z=16384002&s=30...
- hsivonen 10y agoI guess perf being a "gaming" thing on HN suggests that many developers aren't using AOT-compiled languages. More perf is still desirable if you compile Rust programs or large C++ programs. For the latter, it's not just CPU but storage perf matters, too, due to file system-heavy compilation unit and textual include model.
- usrusr 10y agoFor real mobility away from a power outlet, an old notebook might not be all that great. But if it's just about the desktop replacement form factor, then any used post-2010 high end model will provide much better value for money than a fresh low spec device.