im looking into replacing my current x230 and framework laptop with an old thinkpad.

my requirements are: great linux support, compact (as much it can), alum or metallic body.

good to have: boxy look, model after 2018, coreboot/libreboot (i doubt new models are supported but one can dream)

does this thing exists?

  • xonigo@lemm.eeEnglish
    9·
    18 days ago

    The t480 was the last thinkpad with a useable CPU and a rich feature set (dual battery, removable battery, replaceable ram, ability to use a 2nd SSD via the wan slot). Linux support is great and libreboot support was just released for it.

    I also have a newer amd x13 thinkpad. Sure the overall performance is better but the keyboard is not as good, s3 sleep battery drain sucks, and it takes forever to boot up

    • mmhmm@lemmy.ml
      1·
      18 days ago

      Thx for the news the t480 has libreboot support! I’d missed it. I love my t480 for all the reasons listed. It made computing a joy again

      • Jumuta
        1·
        18 days ago

        whaa the t480 has coreboot support now? amazing