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Hey all - what’s your experience with refurb Lenovo laptops for Linux from companies/shops that specialize in this as a service? I’m looking at LinuxPusher.dk but am also curious about other EU-based shops. It seems like a good, affordable way to get a Linux machine if you’re a novice, like me (some experience with Ubuntu and Kubuntu about 10 years ago).

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[–] Pirata@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If you buy a tuxedo you'll have local European support, which is a massive plus. Tuxedo OS is totally optional and you can just install whatever you want on their laptops.

Personally, I find thinkpads way too expensive for what they offer. Nearly half the speccs for the same price as a tuxedo with 2 SSDs and 64GB RAM. For me its an easy choice.

Added bonus, Tuxedo makes their laptops to be Linux compatible, while Lenovo's primary goal is Windows compatibility.

[–] mpblack@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

Nice to hear - and yeah, their focus on hardware for Linux is really appealing. Also, supporting a company that offers an alternative to the big players in the Windows market...