Re: Mac with Asahi as daily driver?

[Nilesh Patra <nilesh@riseup.net>]

Hello,

Quoting Wookey:
On 2024-10-31 14:58 +0530, Nilesh Patra wrote:
> > The ThinkPad X1 Carbon was my top choice, but unfortunately, the Lenovo discount for DDs isn’t available in India yet.
> > 
> > Without any discount, it’s quite pricey,
>
> I don't know if this works in India, and I don't want to put you off
> getting an actual arm machine which is way cooler and more fun, but I
> just thought it worth noting that 'as new' Thinkpads are available on
> ebay remarkably cheaply here.
>
> I've had good service from 'newanduserlaptops4u' who will sell me a
> basic (8G RAM) X1 carbon for £180 right now
> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235791120381
> They have loads of machines to choose from.

Thanks for this, however it says: "This Shop has no inventory available in your location"
for me. I've tried looking at options like these but did not find any of them trustworthy
enough and on the contrary, I've seen it easy to get scammed on buying refurbished or used
laptops and the vendor takes no guarantee for it.

some vendors on Ebay will provide shipping but that does not include custom handling fees
which can go to as much as 50% (or even more for premium) of the product.

> There are other similar
> suppliers I have used in the past - I've been buying thinkpads this
> way for a couple of decades now.
>
> New Thinkpads from lenovo are extortionate.

I can agree with that but reliable vendors are quite hard to get otherwise.

Thanks
Nilesh