I know this topic has been hashed out a few times, but since it's a
moving target, I need to ask again.
My trusty Thinkpad X201t has finally been consigned to the parts
bin[1]. I'm now looking for recommendations for a new or recent laptop
that is *known* to work well with OpenBSD.
ThinkPads or Dell Latitudes preferred.
No larger than 15", preferably 14"-class. (The X201 was 12"-class!)
Shoulds/wants:
- Should have a "real" (not just USB) docking station.
- Should be available with at least a 3-year on-site warranty.
- Should be rugged enough to last ~5 years (including warranty service).
- I'm willing to go with off-lease/refurb if I get find it from a
highly-reputable source that will offer at least a 1yr replacement warranty.
Suggestions/recommendations?
Please feel free to reply *OFF-LIST*, particularly if you feel this has
already been discussed recently enough that you need to flame me for it.
Thanks,
-Adam
[1] The damage it suffered coming back from BSDCan 2015 has finally
proved too much for me to repair. Since I bought it new, and I've used
the more-expensive-than-the-laptop warranty to have the entire thing
rebuilt at least twice in the last 6 years, it doesn't really owe me
anything. So I'm not devastated, but still not looking forward to
buying a new desktop-replacement-class laptop.
P.S. If any of you need ThinkPad X2xx-generation parts, feel free to let
me know :-(
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-Adam Thompson
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