I'm a fan of the Thinkpads, especially for Linux. Lenovo maintains a certification list of models that are certified under Ubuntu and RedHat. Note, though, th

I'm a fan of the Thinkpads, especially for Linux. Lenovo maintains a certification list of models that are certified under Ubuntu and RedHat. Note, though, that not all Thinkpads have the same chassis materials. Here is a list of the materials for various 2017 models: https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/6bvlb9/2017_thinkpad_chassis_material_matrix/ https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/6bvlb9/2017_think... Note that the T470 line is built with magnesium, and the X1 Carbon / Yoga have a lot of carbon fiber parts. Both make for a high quality feel.