I'm using a ThinkPad X270. Pros: Excellent Linux support, zero issues even on day 1 Performs very well Good battery life (my fans never even turn on during

I'm using a ThinkPad X270. Pros: Excellent Linux support, zero issues even on day 1 Performs very well Good battery life (my fans never even turn on during normal use) Inexpensive (mine was about $850, you can spend more if you want PCIe storage, or other high end upgrades) Expandable (standard 2.5" SATA, upgradable RAM, upgradable WiFi) Full port selection (2xUSB-A, 1xUSB-C, HDMI, Ethernet, SD Card, Headphone) Good keyboard, TrackPoint mouse (touchpad is also a "precision" touchpad, though I dont use it) The 1080p IPS screen is pretty good, and standard, unlike the last ThinkPad I had Good BIOS update support, ThinkPads are supported for many years including very fast turn around on things like BIOS level security updates Negatives: The build quality could be better (its not a MacBook), but it feels solid and I've yet to break a ThinkPad. If plastic bothers you, look elsewhere. Other computers fit a 13.3" display into the space Lenovo fits a 12.5"