I am looking for a cheap, light, tough, relatively fast laptop to replace my decade-old lenovo. It will be my daily computer for browsing, documents and occasional photo editing. I will install eitherUbuntu or Mint. I am looking at thinkpad x13 gen 1. It looks like the processor has an impact on the way it will be running, with different performances between ARM AMD and Intel. Can I buy either one or I there a real compatibility issue with intel?

    • Digit@lemmy.wtfEnglish
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      2 days ago

      :) That’s what I replied from. :) / am typing on1. Refurbished Thinkpad. Is joyous.

      Got a used one coming in the mail for about half the price and twice the spec of this one I got two years ago. Could buy each again at same price and still not be spending the same as new. Ample resources/spec headroom. Bought it in a hurry before ebayers realise DDR5’s skyrocketing in price.

      Though… those Linux focused hardware companies products do appeal more, now that I think about it… They care more than Lenovo. Worth supporting. Will likely get something with less planned obsolescence.

      1 Okay, technically I’m typing on an old Kinesis Advantage… but it is plugged into the refurbished thinkpad~ /pedantic quibble.