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Why do people still recommend Thinkpads for Linux when there are Linux-oriented manufacturers now? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've noticed in the Linux community whenever someone asks for a recommendation on a laptop that runs Linux the answer is always "Get a Thinkpad" yet Lenovo doesn't seem to be a big Linux contributor or ally. There's also at least six Linux/FOSS-oriented computer manufacturers now:

So what gives? Why the love for a primarily Windows-oriented laptop when there are better alternatives?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What makes them the best? I find them very difficult to use effectively.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

A few benefits:

You turn off the touch pad and then you can type without hitting the mouse
Using the laptop in awkward positions (crammed behind a rack for example) is a lot easier
Minimal movement needed to use, not going to yeet a coffee over.
Once you get the hang of them they seem more responsive then a touch pad and a bit more precise (opinion I know)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Same. I had a couple of Thinkpads ages ago and just couldn't get used to it. Not enough control over acceleration and deceleration. I guess it is nice to not have to relocate your hand from the kbd all the time but...yeah.