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Any suggestions for cheap but decent laptops for coding? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 7 months ago by EveryMuffinIsNowEncrypted@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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I'm currently learning how to code (currently Python, then maybe JavaScript), but I'm not always around my desktop, and learning on my phone is not always an option (also, it can be quite cumbersome at times). Therefore, I'm looking into purchasing a laptop just for learning how to code and stuff.

I don't want to get a Chromebook because I want to be able to wipe the drive and install Linux on it (probably Linux Mint). Maybe it's changed since 2013, but the last time I had a Chromebook, it was a pain in the ass to install even bog-standard Ubuntu on it.

Problem is, I'm also heavily limited by space & budget: no more than 11 in (280 mm) total laptop width and 330 USD base price.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Please forgive me if this is not the right space for this kind of question. Lemme know if it is and I'll delete it. :)

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[-] MXX53@programming.dev 8 points 7 months ago

I am super partial to old ThinkPads. Currently I am running an x1 yoga gen 4 that I got from a company that was recycling it for free. I also have a P52, and a t460s. All have been great. I have used several others including an x230, an x201, a w520, w530 and w540(least favorite due to the trackpad). Generally I like to stop at about the Intel 8th gen series as parts are usually still fairly serviceable and affordable.

[-] EveryMuffinIsNowEncrypted@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I do like me some good Thinkpads too. :)

But, unfortunately, all of those are too big. :(

I have a very limited primary workspace, of only room for 11 inches total laptop width.

[-] MXX53@programming.dev 2 points 7 months ago

My bad! You may have totally said that and I missed that part.

You might want to look at the dell XPS 13 series. Their small bezels in the more recent models put them more in line with a MacBook 11 inch. Might be best bang for the buck as far as performance.

[-] EveryMuffinIsNowEncrypted@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 7 months ago

Hey no worries!

Thanks for the suggestion!

[-] codenul@lemmy.ml 1 points 7 months ago

Rocking a T480 hackintosh over here.

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