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What's the best laptop of the past several years for development?
I was a long-time Macbook user, but switched to ThinkPads/Linux several years ago. But:
I want a laptop that has:
* The ThinkPad's keyboard, durability, upgradability and repairability, and
* The Macbook's screen, touchpad, available software and battery life
I don't mind buying used. I'm also a huge fan of open source/libre software, and support Linux for this reason, but I sometimes struggle with the amount of config time I spend and the often better availability of apps on Mac.
I guess this is a question about laptops and OSes.
- montroser 7y agoThat would be nice. Closest thing in reality might be the Thankpad X1 Carbon with ElementaryOS or Hackintosh if you're up for all of that.
- simonblack 7y agoI still use a 2010 ThinkPad T410S that I haven't been able to find a better recent replacement for. But that's just my very humble opinion. I've looked at the ThinkPad P series, and the X1 series. But they didn't convince me they were a better overall acquisition than my existing T410S. I use Mint MATE as my everyday OS.
- anthony_barker 7y agoThinkpad with FHD screen and nvme drive... very nice