1d ago

Is it really worth it?

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Thinkpads used to be quality machines, but my last two laptops broke after just a year. One was keyboard, other was mouse pad.
Is it really that hard to put quality components in parts that are physically touched a lot?
Im going for some other brand next time but they all kind of suck now it seems.
- It's not hard, but the more laptop lasts, the longer it will take before you buy a new one.
  
  My 2017 MacBook pro, the shittiest MacBook version of the 21rst century, functioned well and was my primary computer until a couple months ago.
  
  Good to know!
  Currently I run a secondhand Dell Latitude, it was well cared for and is in a great condition, even the battery capacity sits at 94%. Runs Linux like a charm. Couldn't be happier about it and hope it lasts me a while.
- Which models?
- I'm not that familiar with newer ThinkPads as I only ever used a L540 and a T420, but can't you just replace the trackpad or keyboard if it breaks?
  
  I have a X220 and a T14 Gen 2 (11th gen Intel core) and the quality is night and day. Also they introduced cheaper models like an E series, the L series and those have even worse materials or QC.
  
  That's not the point. A laptop should last more than a year.
  
  Yeah, you're right. A brand new one, anyway.
  
  I probably can, yeah. Its just that it feels like I lose trust in a brand where such things break so easily.
  I know its not comparable, but my external keyboard and mouse has worked for probably 6 years now without a single problem. Why is it so hard to put quality components in a laptop. Seems like cost savings. And those machines are really expensive.
  
  Sadly Apple is the only company making good laptop hardware it seems. Just have to deal with a huge price tag and reduced compatibility!
  
  I mean... There's good laptop brands. Stuff like https://shop.mntre.com/ or https://frame.work/
  
  Intriguing... How well does debian work with an arm CPU?
  
  I'm using an arm CPU and it works really well. There's even a lot of Flatpaks that support arm to fill in any gaps. Debian even has a version supporting RISC-V
- I got a framework, which is built around quality parts, repairability, and upgradeability. Theoretically it's the last laptop I will ever buy.
  
  I liked the concept but the reviews have not been amazing. I hope you like it, because I would love to have one if its actually good.

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