Hi,

A problem I have been coming up against is that a lot of the newer, budget Windows laptop (which I will immediately replace with my distribution of choice upon receipt) have memory soldered on the motherboard. This is a decision which brings the utmost distate to my mouth; I’m looking for budget laptops around the $300 mark (new) that let me upgrade their parts. Which models should I be looking at?

I am aware that the used market is fairly decent right now but I’d like to take a look at what’s coming up alongside looking at used gear. Thanks.

  • @[email protected]OP
    11•4 months ago

    I see. There’s not much of a choice outside the used thinkpad range then. Very well. Thank you

    • AggressivelyPassive
      26•4 months ago

      Honestly, the value proposition of old business computers is almost unbeatable.

      Yes, it’s not the most recent hardware, but decent enough, especially the chonky boi ThinkPads are very easy to repair/upgrade and built like tanks (though only Russian ones, they barely withstand an RPG hit, which is a shame).

      • @[email protected]OP
        1•4 months ago

        Could you suggest a few models? I’d be fairly interested in older business laptops especially if they are a viable alternative to the thinkpad line (never a bad idea to have more choices!)

        • @MXX53
          2•4 months ago

          The thinkpad t480 for more modern feeling. A t470 for some more upgradeability. I also like the x270 for a smaller 12.5 inch screen and I think you can find all of these under 300.

        • AggressivelyPassive
          1•4 months ago

          Dell Precision, HP Probook for example. There are probably more, but these are the ones that I know of.