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Chromebook means hardware + software are packaged, which means someone is making sure they work properly together. That's the biggest differentiator. You can m
by hot_gril 2y ago
Chromebook means hardware + software are packaged, which means someone is making sure they work properly together. That's the biggest differentiator.
You can maybe get this with some Linux laptops, idk. The Thinkpads we have at work that "support" Linux have known Bluetooth issues; if I ever have trouble hearing someone in a remote meeting, it's someone with a Thinkpad.
- doe_eyes 2y agoLenovo Thinkpads have traditionally been a pretty safe choice for Linux, probably because they're popular with Linux devs. Pretty sure what's what Google buys for their corporate Linux laptops too. If you buy something like a Dell, you might encounter more rough edges, although it's generally not as bad as it used to be 1-2 decades ago.
- hot_gril 2y agoI thought about Thinkpads just before you replied and edited to mention the issues I've seen with them. Yes you're right, Google buys them, and they have minor problems, but I've never owned one personally.
- leetharris 2y agoYeah absolutely. But at that point, why not get a Macbook or a Surface?
- nolist_policy 2y agoBecause I want Linux.
- hot_gril 2y agoMacBook is what I've got, but if you specifically need lots of RAM and/or a dedicated GPU, that disqualifies it. 64GB RAM isn't even an option in the $3000 model. Also, maybe you want to run Linux for whatever reason, without experimenting with Asahi. Apple Silicon chips are awesome, but this is the downside. And Surface runs Windows. Gonna plead the fifth on that.