We Need a Better PC

Re:We Need a Better PC by stepvhen on Tuesday February 16, 2016 @10:19PM (#11115002)

I've bought old thinkpad T-series on ebay for ~$300, installed arch, and moved on with my life. I keep most of my relevant data on git repos or a home server. If it dies, which usually happens after a good few years, I just get a new one. Not ideal, and certainly not for everybody, but a reasonable option if it fits your needs.

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Re:We Need a Better PC by aback on Tuesday February 16, 2016 @10:57PM (#11115159)

That's actually a good idea if you don't need too much extra horsepower. You get a good keyboard, an acceptable display, and a lightweight machine for a don't-care-if-you-drop-it price.

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Re:We Need a Better PC by PascLeRasc on Tuesday February 16, 2016 @11:07PM (#11115206)

Can you get IPS screens on those?

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Re:We Need a Better PC by stepvhen on Tuesday February 16, 2016 @11:13PM (#11115243)

Probably not. You're usually looking at a 2-3-year old laptop already for $300. And for that money, you kind of get what you get.

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