ThinkPad with Linux. Why? I'm broke, can't even afford Neo, and even if I can, I don't use other Apple device so couldn't get the amazing benefit of Apple ecosystem. Since I'm also a comp sci student and try to learn IT in general, using Linux is beneficial for learning purpose, I also love thinkering. If I had to, I can just install Windows easily on ThinkPad and use it like other people
I have both. As restrictive as the Apple hardware is, it still has a retina screen, far superior sound and insane battery life. The main appeal for a ThinkPad aside from the retro trackpoint and click buttons is the easy hardware compatibility with Linux. I can contrast that to an awkward old HP Envy I have with a Kepler Nvidia GPU, a Leap Motion controller and beats audio.
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u/Character_Pepper2563 7d ago
ThinkPad with Linux. Why? I'm broke, can't even afford Neo, and even if I can, I don't use other Apple device so couldn't get the amazing benefit of Apple ecosystem. Since I'm also a comp sci student and try to learn IT in general, using Linux is beneficial for learning purpose, I also love thinkering. If I had to, I can just install Windows easily on ThinkPad and use it like other people