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The most recent Lenovo T4x0 or T4x0s (a thinner version) that you can afford. Add more memory and a larger ssd disk as needed. There is nothing wrong with used

by sampo 9y ago

The most recent Lenovo T4x0 or T4x0s (a thinner version) that you can afford. Add more memory and a larger ssd disk as needed. There is nothing wrong with used 3-4 years old machines. Processor power hasn't increased much. Just check the screen resolution, and factor in the extra cost if you need to add memory and swap the ssd disk. The 440 series from 3 years ago didn't have physically separate mouse buttons on the touchpad (you just press down or tap at the corner areas of the touchpad), which some people found annoying.

iwintermute 9y ago
cheap lenovos have horrendous lcd with poor resolution and horrible view angles
- feminist17 9y ago
  Also: Insecure: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/security-failings-demonstrate-avoid-lenovo/ http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/security-failings-demonstrate-a... Some fry your lap: https://www.google.com/search?q=lenovo+hot https://www.google.com/search?q=lenovo+hot
  - parimm 9y ago
    >Insecure None of the listed issues were applicable for the laptops that OP recommended
parimm 9y ago
Also consider the following thinkpads T5x0 - for a 15" Laptop X2x0 - for 12" Laptops ( avoid the X2x0s) W520, w530, P50, P51 - Desktop replacements 15" size
cVwEq 9y ago
I'm surprised that so many on HN recommend Lenovo laptops considering the robust privacy / security concerns shared amongst us. For years, the Chinese government has owned a substantial portion of Lenovo (28% as of 2006[1]). It's no secret that the Chinese government attempts to hack US firms[2]. Although I have no direct evidence that the Chinese government has installed backdoors/monitoring/etc. into Lenovo laptop hardware, I think there is much circumstantial evidence to warrant serious concerns. So much so that the U.S. government is restricting access to Lenovo computers[3]. I'm at a place with Lenovo laptops that I was with Kaspersky anti-virus[4]. Although it might arguably be easier to install nefarious stuff into software, why take chances with your hardware? [1] http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4997288.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4997288.stm [2] http://www.businessinsider.com/china-hackers-us-companies-github-google-anthem-greatfire-2015-3 http://www.businessinsider.com/china-hackers-us-companies-gi... [3] http://freebeacon.com/national-security/military-warns-chinese-computer-gear-poses-cyber-spy-threat/ http://freebeacon.com/national-security/military-warns-chine... [4] https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2017-09-14/confusion-hits-consumer-market-over-us-ban-of-kaspersky?src=usn_fb https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2017-09-14/con...

by sampo 9y ago

iwintermute 9y ago

cheap lenovos have horrendous lcd with poor resolution and horrible view angles

feminist17 9y ago
Also: Insecure: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/security-failings-demonstrate-avoid-lenovo/ http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/security-failings-demonstrate-a... Some fry your lap: https://www.google.com/search?q=lenovo+hot https://www.google.com/search?q=lenovo+hot
- parimm 9y ago
  >Insecure None of the listed issues were applicable for the laptops that OP recommended

parimm 9y ago

Also consider the following thinkpads T5x0 - for a 15" Laptop X2x0 - for 12" Laptops ( avoid the X2x0s) W520, w530, P50, P51 - Desktop replacements 15" size

cVwEq 9y ago

I'm surprised that so many on HN recommend Lenovo laptops considering the robust privacy / security concerns shared amongst us. For years, the Chinese government has owned a substantial portion of Lenovo (28% as of 2006[1]). It's no secret that the Chinese government attempts to hack US firms[2]. Although I have no direct evidence that the Chinese government has installed backdoors/monitoring/etc. into Lenovo laptop hardware, I think there is much circumstantial evidence to warrant serious concerns. So much so that the U.S. government is restricting access to Lenovo computers[3]. I'm at a place with Lenovo laptops that I was with Kaspersky anti-virus[4]. Although it might arguably be easier to install nefarious stuff into software, why take chances with your hardware? [1] http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4997288.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4997288.stm [2] http://www.businessinsider.com/china-hackers-us-companies-github-google-anthem-greatfire-2015-3 http://www.businessinsider.com/china-hackers-us-companies-gi... [3] http://freebeacon.com/national-security/military-warns-chinese-computer-gear-poses-cyber-spy-threat/ http://freebeacon.com/national-security/military-warns-chine... [4] https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2017-09-14/confusion-hits-consumer-market-over-us-ban-of-kaspersky?src=usn_fb https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2017-09-14/con...