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Posted by Lothar Scholz
Jul 4, 2020 at 05:03 PM
I’m trying to get a good Dell XPS 15 notebook 2nd Hand on EBay, it’s best for Hackintosh, Linux and Windows.
But i’m also looking at Microsoft Surface Pro tablet.
I really need a touch/pen device on Windows to develop and test my software when WinUI is coming end of year, which is a big event for every developer of future Windows apps. Finally they are going into the right direction.
Posted by Dr Andus
Jul 5, 2020 at 10:43 AM
jaslar wrote:
>- a new Chromebook. The prices are still awesome, the builds are good,
>and the performance surprising. 5 years is probably long enough to use a
>computer. The other cool thing: current Chromebooks allow the
>installation of some Linux apps, Android app, and easier virtualization.
>So I can add a couple extra tools (emacs and Halna, maybe), and expect
>them to be pretty well integrated.
What’s better than a Chromebook? You answered your own question: a new Chromebook! ;-)
Posted by washere
Jul 6, 2020 at 06:10 PM
I have bought both Thinkpads and Dell XPS in the past and will do again.
TP is the coders’ all time fave. Has numerous i/o plus built like tanks, bought several through the years.
XPS is good for main use, slimmer. i/o-wise have bought a few good hubs for it, not the cheapo ones.
If wanting a very portable XPS, 13 inch is better than 15, works well, typing on one now bought new before Xmas.
If budget allows, buying new is good be it TP or XPS.
Otherwise fleet (from corp buyers upgrading) sellers on ebay sell many batches with limited warranty to check.
Some very good deals last time i checked a couple of years ago.
Software/OS-wise, there are even other options than what is mentioned in the OP.
Back to hardware, Chormebooks (with keyboards attached) are getting better too.
Currently tempted by a proper Chrome tablet (w/ detachable keyboard) which finally has a bargain price, Lenovo Duet, solid build and top specs, good toy.
But might upgrade to a larger pricier chromebook, with attached keyboard.
Not using Chromebooks much now. Moved on from a ChromeBox too, playing with a couple of Android TV Boxes i just got.
But that’s TV, just fun.
Posted by washere
Jul 6, 2020 at 07:37 PM
BTW for a couple of years anyone asking me for a Linux distro, been recommending Pop! OS.
But to non tinkerers of Linux unlike me, if needed for serious work on Linux.
But personally would not buy their hardware, but good for Gov/corps (their main buyers) needing Linux with certain protocols/support etc in place, turnkey. Because if tinkering oneself, can get much better bang for bucks if installing/tweaking oneself. But their hardware with their OS is ideal combo, so depends on person.
They are the leading Linux PC makers. But their Pop!OS imo is the least trouble free Linux flave for some time now. LTS versions, can’t go wrong.
Posted by washere
Jul 6, 2020 at 08:54 PM
>> least trouble free
most trouble-free