• idefix@sh.itjust.works
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    15 days ago

    Dear random strangers,

    I have bought Thinkpad T for many years following your advice. Then I moved to Dell Latitude 3 years ago as this was your recommendation. So far, very happy with them!

    Where should I go for my next laptop? Is it time for framework?

    (I’m looking for 14" business laptops, excellent screen, good audio, light and solid, performance is a nice-to-have, Linux-only)

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      15 days ago

      I have owned a Framework 13 AMD for about half a year and I have to say that it’s a bit overpriced for what it is. It’s probably a better idea to just get a similarily priced Windows laptop (like Asus Zenbook or Lenovo X1 Carbon / T-series) and install Linux on it.

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        15 days ago

        I would never again recommend MSI… I bought a 3000€ MSI Creator 3 years ago for work :

        • the hinges are breaking apart
        • some metal part on the size broke
        • the keyboard letter are scraping off
        • the microphone on Linux is unusable because of the fans

        Reaplcing the keyboard requires a full body replacement, which costs like 300€ 🙃

        I’ve also had some very bad experiences with a entry price gaming msi for someone in my family.

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          15 days ago

          It seems like every other PC Laptop has a problem whether it’s a Lenovo or Asus for example, my feedback on MSI has been good so far mostly based post-pandemic but things indeed can change if that’s your case. Do you have any preference of your own?

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            14 days ago

            You’re right, all manufacturers have their issues. I have a hard time finding one where you feel like it’s a safe bet. Which is why I’m leaning toward framework, but the company is young and has far less experience, so it’s also a risk…