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Same thing here, running both Linux and Windows at different times. The old ThinkPads used to be absolutely great machines in every way. These days I'm strictly
by gnl 9y ago
Same thing here, running both Linux and Windows at different times. The old ThinkPads used to be absolutely great machines in every way. These days I'm strictly on macOS and would recommend a MacBook/Pro to almost anyone, but contrary to many Mac users I'm actually not a huge fan of the hardware (apart from the trackpad and MagSafe, which they killed).
If Apple would build a modern laptop in an old school ThinkPad bento box rollcage-protected user repairable/upgradable chassis with a replaceable battery, ECC memory and the new ThinkPad keyboard, I'd be all over that...yeah, I know, but one can dream.
At least keyboard-wise there's the ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard option [1]. Been using it with macOS for about 2 years now, just changed the keyboard modifier settings to make it work like a Mac keyboard (and one could use something like Karabiner/-Elements to map the weirdly placed PrtSc key to Alt/Option). And the Bluetooth version fits nicely over the integrated keyboard when on the go.
I find it compares to other keyboards as the MacBook trackpad compares to other trackpads, that is - it's in a league of its own in terms of feel.
[1] https://support.lenovo.com/en/solutions/pd026745 https://support.lenovo.com/en/solutions/pd026745
Edited to add the Bluetooth version.
- SOLAR_FIELDS 9y agoFor your friends and family at least I recommend ElementaryOS. It’s a good introduction to the MacOS design philosophy, it runs fast on older hardware, and grandma can function with it relatively quickly with a bit of coaching.