Hey lemmings!
I’m looking to get a new laptop in the near future but I keep getting lost in the details of what is good versus what I’d need.
I’m not really a gamer and already have a console for most games, but would like something that can at least run something like league of legends.
I also would be doing some light video editing but even so I don’t think I’d need some top of the line cutting edge option.
So I thought I’d ask Lemmy for their thoughts on what’s a good general purpose/workish laptop in 2023!
The answer is one of the good model Thinkpads. X series, T series or P series. Expect to spend maybe 2,200 USD new with tax and a recommended 3 year premier warranty. This is kind of the median, you could go lower or much higher depending on specifics and sales.
Also consider used. If you can buy and install Window 10 or a Linux yourself you don’t need a brand new laptop. You might get away with spending like 800 on a solid 3 years old one and still get years out of it. 2019 business models and newer should also support Win 11 too so you could get 5 years if you’re not super demanding and don’t physically break it. You probably want to grab a new battery though, which are widely available and instructions in pdf are on the net for replacement. Usually reqire undoing a few screws.