Re: Debian-friendly laptop
I'd recommend a HP ProBook.I have the 15" 6570b from 2012/13 and it's a great machine.A bit chunky now compared to new generation machines but still a nice looking laptop and very solid and well built, with a good screen.Best thing about it is that the bottom panel slides off with no screws to remove at all when you push aside the two thumb sliders - then, everything upgradeable is exposed. What a brilliant idea - why don't more manufacturers do that? The business docks for these are fairly common on the *bay - I got one for about £40 and it's so useful.
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James B
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Em Qua, 19 Mai ʼ21, às 18:46, Martin Smith escreveu:
> On 19/05/2021 16:32, Andrei POPESCU wrote:
> > On Mi, 19 mai 21, 11:06:44, Celejar wrote:
> >> On Wed, 19 May 2021 17:27:16 +0300
> >> Andrei POPESCU <andreimpopescu@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> On Mi, 19 mai 21, 07:58:05, Celejar wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> My previous main machine had been a T60. I gave that up when its
> >>>> keyboard failed. I know that one of the main selling points of
> >>>> ThinkPads is their keyboards: they are certainly very good, but
> >>>> apparently they don't last forever ;)
> >>>
> >>> At least they are easy to replace, or for other components (e.g. CPU
> >>> fan) the manual with detailed explanations is readily available (been
> >>> there, done that).
> >>
> >> True, although "easy" is debatable. I suppose that if I could do it, it
> >> must be easy :/, and I'm sure it's easier than with other machines.
> >
> > Let me qualify that then: at least to replace the CPU fan assembly for
> > my late R61 all I needed was a suitable screwdriver, basic dexterity,
> > some other means to display the manual and patience.
> >
> > According to the instructions one should be using new screws every time,
> > but reusing them once or twice is possible, unless the heads are
> > destroyed in the process.
> >
> > There are probably tear-downs available on Youtube for those who would
> > like to see that for themselves.
>
> ifixit.com is highly recommended for teardowns of lots of machines
> especially Lenovo, I have used it myself several times
>
>
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> Martin
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