Which Laptop name brand do you prefer with 500HD+

[xix]

Please let me know which name brand you prefer for Laptop. My current HP is dying or windows updates is doing it.

I wish I can buy a good laptop and switch the SSD with my own and run Linux on it. But it cannot be done.

PURE CONTROL on Windows.

 

[jeff2]

I am not a big tech guy, but I bought this on special a few weeks ago for $ 650.00. Do not really like Windows 11 so far. https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/produc...-16gb-ram-1tb-ssd-windows-11-english/17937121
At the moment I am back on my 6 year old Dell with Windows 10.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

What do you use it for? I don't game, so if it is Windows, then I like Lenovo X1 Carbon Gen 12/Gen 11 or the Dell XPS 13. Apple MacBook Air otherwise.

 

[Uwauwa]

I used Dell laptops for years but most recently switched to Asus for better durability (metal case).
Not gaming either.

 

[xix]

Not gaming. Just Docs, web meeting and listen to music. Play HD movies.

So around 400- 650 total. Hopefully lasts 5 years.
My USB ports are dying and loading is slow - ( thanks windows updates).

I have several old Dell Laptops but if I can install Linux it would be great but I read it is impossible for Dell because of some CHIP set on the MB.

 

[JohnHenry]

I have two laptops, both about 10 years old, a Sony, and a Toshiba. I replaced the hard drives with 480gb SSD's and installed LinuxMint. They were given to me when a client upgraded. You can install LinuxMint from either a cd or usb stick and run it without affecting your current operating system. If you are happy with the results you can overwrite all or part of your current system.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

Not gaming. Just Docs, web meeting and listen to music. Play HD movies.

So around 400- 650 total. Hopefully last 5 years.
My USB ports are dying and loading is slow - ( thanks windows updates).

I have several old Dell Laptops but if I can install Linux it would be great but I read it is impossible for Dell because of some CHIP set on the MB.

650 is your max budget?

 

[shakenbake]

I have several old Dell Laptops but if I can install Linux it would be great but I read it is impossible for Dell because of some CHIP set on the MB.

Who told you this?

Linux Support | Dell Canada

The 5 Best Laptops for Linux (I Install It on Every Laptop I Test)

Whether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC, we have the perfect rig for you.

www.wired.com

 

[NotADcotor]

Who told you this?

Linux Support | Dell Canada

The 5 Best Laptops for Linux (I Install It on Every Laptop I Test)

Whether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC, we have the perfect rig for you.

www.wired.com

I've had good luck with acer, only lap top I couldn't get Linux to play with was a dell.

 

[Goodoer]

Lenovo only for me. Great keyboards.

 

[NotADcotor]

I've never met a Dell that couldn't run Linux. I'm not sure why I'm not running into these problems you guys are having

I looked on line it was a model that had issues. I guess Lemmy hates me. Odd as IIRC at the time Dell actually sold Linux boxes, you would figure their line up with be good with it.

 

[GameBoy27]

Lenovo only for me. Great keyboards.

Me too. I really like the used Lenovo ThinkPad with a 476 GB SSD I got for $350. The display is also a touch screen which comes in handy depending upon what you're doing. l also bought a 2TB SanDisk external SSD so I have plenty of storage.

 

[mikew1]

I've owned Toshiba, Dell, Lenovo and HP, and am currently enjoying an ASUS.

 

[jimiagain]

Currently using a Lenovo Thinkpad SL500 that has served me daily since 2010. It owes me nothing at this point.

 

[Smittenman]

Not gaming. Just Docs, web meeting and listen to music. Play HD movies.

So around 400- 650 total. Hopefully lasts 5 years.
My USB ports are dying and loading is slow - ( thanks windows updates).

I have several old Dell Laptops but if I can install Linux it would be great but I read it is impossible for Dell because of some CHIP set on the MB.

Also windows 11 is coming so end of life for laptops over 6 years old.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

I am going to replace my 9 year old MacBook Air.
I am thinking of the ASUS Zenbook S 16.
Yes, need a bigger screen and I can't deal with these small screens anymore making it difficult to see.
Anyone have any experience with this one?

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[Vinson]

I owned several ones, I think Asus has very good quality, acer are cheap.

 

[Carvher]

I like Acer. Great value and they last. Use quality name brand parts. Get the best one you can afford with fastest processor and as much ran that's in your budget.

 

[pepecash]

I like Lenovo, thinkpads can be bought cheap (office liquidation sales) throw in a ssd and your good to go

 

[Fifi_ulla]

LG gram from Costco. I researched a lot of different options and the LG has just been amazing.