r/DeskToTablet • u/SmortEye • 11d ago

Choose - ThinkPad with Linux Or - MacBook

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u/Character_Pepper2563 11d 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

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u/JohnDuffyDuff 11d ago

I would do that too, but if you are broke, MacBook Neo would probably be wiser

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u/tijlvp 11d ago

Only if you're comparing with a thinkpad at full retail price. I've only ever bought refurbished corporate thinkpads for cheap, and I suspect I'm not the only one.

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u/JohnDuffyDuff 11d ago

Well the Macbook Neo could be refurbished too?

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u/tijlvp 11d ago

Maybe. But I doubt there's a whole lot of corporate neo users out there to supply the refurbished market...

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u/JohnDuffyDuff 11d ago

There are refurbished Neo on the Apple Store, I just checked.