One of the best features that you can't get on a Macbook, which I think is required for anyone using their computer seriously, is Lenovo's extended warranty wit

One of the best features that you can't get on a Macbook, which I think is required for anyone using their computer seriously, is Lenovo's extended warranty with accidental damage protection. I imagine others have similar offers, but Apple does not. For around $180, I added 2 years of warranty with next day onsite repair, including damage caused by accident, to my girlfriend's new Yoga 2. She is in nursing school, and having her previous computer flake out during mid-terms was a huge source of stress. Over the last 20 years I've had a lot of Thinkpads, and been quite happy with them. I take care of them, but I use them daily, and things happen. Usually it is just small plastics to replace, but when it's the motherboard or screen and most of the case, it is SO nice to have Lenovo do the repair for "free". I've had good luck with Linux on the Thinkpads. I run exclusively Linux, so that has been a big deal. Currently I'm running a T530 with Ubuntu 14.04, and it works great. I suspend/resume a few times daily, and have uptimes of months. Of course, you do get Superfish... I removed it from my girlfriend's Yoga 2 easily enough. Mine it doesn't matter because it never booted Windows in the first place...