Hey all - what’s your experience with refurb Lenovo laptops for Linux from companies/shops that specialize in this as a service? I’m looking at LinuxPusher.dk but am also curious about other EU-based shops. It seems like a good, affordable way to get a Linux machine if you’re a novice, like me (some experience with Ubuntu and Kubuntu about 10 years ago).
you’re absolutely right about that last point. my fully-spec’d t440p (4910mq, 16GB, 1080p IPS, t450p trackpad, backlit, quectel eg25-g for WWAN, the whole 9 yards) cost me less than $300 to build – a similar machine from minifree would’ve cost nearly double that for worse specs. though, it should be noted, that that price gets you more than silicon – they offer support over IRC, some sort of warranty, and i think other shit too.