Re: [PLUG] other laptop

On Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 8:53 AM Chris Thistlethwaite via plug <plug@lists.phillylinux.org> wrote:

While I will hands down always recommend Thinkpads, I've had some issues with other Lenovo models (like their Yoga or cheaper consumer line). I can't speak for the Legion line, other than I thought it was gear towards gaming.

I've been super interested in buying a System76 lappy for a while, I just can't justify the expense of a brand new laptop. Anyway, if 1500 is your budget, they just refreshed the Serval line with Ryzen chips. They are supposed to be bananas https://system76.com/laptops/serw12/configure

-Chris T.

On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 11:11 PM jeff via plug <plug@lists.phillylinux.org> wrote:
She Who Must Be Obeyed gave me a budget for something hotter than the
Thinkpad I got (thanks for the tips, PLUG).

Research: I know almost every Intel chip and have no idea which is
better and current. Ebay- coupla Alienwares, a few 17" Thinkpads and
HPs. Wildly varying options.

How's this Legion 5?
https://www.microcenter.com/product/623133/lenovo-legion-5-17imh05h-173-gaming-laptop-computer---black

NEEDs
17" video
number pad
backlit kbd
8+ RAM
Desktop replacement, some horsepower

Intel or AMD, size + weight don't matter
1.5k budget

Don't do the work: Steer me in the right direction, please. Thanks.
___________________________________________________________________________
Philadelphia Linux Users Group -- http://www.phillylinux.org
Announcements - http://lists.phillylinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-announce
General Discussion -- http://lists.phillylinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

--
-Chris
___________________________________________________________________________
Philadelphia Linux Users Group -- http://www.phillylinux.org
Announcements - http://lists.phillylinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-announce
General Discussion -- http://lists.phillylinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

John Kreno

Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law' because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.
- Thomas Jefferson

I despise people who go to the gutter on either the right or the left and hurl rocks at those in the center.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Not every child has an equal talent or an equal ability or equal motivation, but they should have the equal right to develop their talent and their ability and their motivation, to make something of themselves.
- John F. Kennedy

With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.

- John F. Kennedy

For in the final analysis, our most basic common link, is that we all inhabit this small planet, we all breathe the same air, we all cherish our children's futures, and we are all mortal.
- John F. Kennedy