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Not a fan of ThinkPads, really, but I do like HP EliteBooks from around that era. But trying to use one in 2020, sorry, 2025, is madness. Computing power has ad
by phendrenad2 2y ago
Not a fan of ThinkPads, really, but I do like HP EliteBooks from around that era. But trying to use one in 2020, sorry, 2025, is madness. Computing power has advanced so much since 2008, you'll be very limited in what websites you can use (and let's face it, that's the limiting factor in computing nowadays, not what OS you're using, as some seem to believe). If laptops used standardized keyboard and LCD ribbon connectors, there could be a thriving ecosystem of aftermarket motherboards to give life to these old shells. But alas, companies would rather throw money away on custom interface design.
- ktallett 2y agoComputing power has advanced and I would say 2008 is slightly too early, but anything from 2010 onwards is absolutely still useable and can run any website with the right OS (yes OS matters as the less computing power used up running the OS, the more available to run programs). There are frankenpads that allow for usage of the shell, yet the key issue there is making sure ports and screens are modern enough, that is what the general user requires.
- phendrenad2 2y agoWell, you're just wrong. > anything from 2010 onwards is absolutely still useable and can run any website with the right OS Yes, but you sidestepped the real question here. Can it run the website well? > yes OS matters as the less computing power used up running the OS, the more available to run programs I said that hardware was the limiting factor, I didn't say that the OS doesn't matter, however, the OS matters a LOT less.
- cornhole 2y agostill impressive that a 17 year old laptop is still useable now. imagine using a 3/486 in 2008.