What are some good, cheap (=<$500) laptops I can buy for programming and general work? I don't currently own a laptop, but I do own a PC.
>inb4 thinkpad
pic related, what I was thinking of buying
>>55131321
chink win-tablet w/distro of choice
>>55131321
Cheapest refurbished thinkpad you can find is the good, cheap laptop you can buy for programming and general work.
I don't understand what other advices you were expecting, I guess other business laptops that come out of companies would also do. It's hard to compete with specs and price of refurbished laptops.
>>55131321
>for programming and general work
Thinkpad with 4:3 screen
>>55131321
Toshiba Chromebook 2 (2015 model)
Then install Arch
>>55131637
i think it would be better to get a 16:10 screen because then you can have a terminal or pdf open besides a text editor
>>55131321
You've already made your decision. Why are you even asking /g/?
>>55131321
you could get a t440p or x240 and put a decent trackpad and 1080p ips screen in it for like $450
>>55131321
>laptops are not PCs
what?
Are you the kind of people that thinks macs aren't PCs as well?
>>55131321
memepad t420
make sure to get the one with 1600x900 resolution
![T420_hero_04[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/NaqtFkU.jpg "T420_hero_04[1].jpg")
>>55131321
If you're getting a thinkpad you'll definitely want a T420 or older, the keyboard is much better for programming than their new chiclet shit
Check out the W520 as well.
>>55133031
why would anyone use just the chrome os when you can install linux?
>>55134832
I currently have a T420s I'm in love with it
>>55135027
With the s model you can get an adapter to use the T440's 1080p IPS panel in it
