Ask HN: What’s a good laptop for software development at around $2k?

Re:Ask HN: What’s a good laptop for software development at ... by controlledchaos on Wednesday April 20, 2022 @09:16AM (#31096434)

I love my Lenovo Thinkpad (X1 Carbon). From the little things like hardware switches for the webcam and microphone to the big things like the excellent keyboard feel and Linux support (I use Manjaro). HOWEVER, get the premium screen, because WOW the 1080p screen isn’t great.

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Re:Ask HN: What’s a good laptop for software development at ... by lb1lf on Wednesday April 20, 2022 @09:20AM (#31096503)

This.

I love my current one to bits (X1c 7th gen) - almost weightless, sturdy, excellent battery life, excellent connectivity, wonderful keyboard.

Oh, and the 1080 screen, which isn't great, but did help improve battery life significantly over the other offerings. I get a full work day out of mine without a charge, which is most useful whenever I'm in the field.

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Re:Ask HN: What’s a good laptop for software development at ... by synergy20 on Wednesday April 20, 2022 @09:32AM (#31096673)

I have 4 of them for family members. Myself uses Dell XPS15 but it's from the employer. I will get myself a Carbon X1 more likely for personal usage.

Lightweight, robust, powerful enough for development and daily use, we had them for a few years, no complain so far.

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