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Laptop recommendations? (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 days ago by Gonzako@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Hi!

I'm in the market for a new laptop and I'd like to consult with the community about what's being recommended on the year 2026.

This is a laptop that I intend to use for both playing games and using as a mobile coding platform so battery and horsepower are the main points that I'd take into consideration, prioritising battery power.

I do not care if it's otherwise bulky.

I am currently encountering issues with AMD hardware on my main machine so just having a guarantee that the hardware is not gonna flop on me would be a big plus.

All in all! Thanks for giving my post a read and any answer would be appreciated, specially in the 900€ range.

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[–] observes_depths@aussie.zone 8 points 5 days ago

You'll always get better value for money buying second hand. In most cases the battery will be fine, but if you find it too degraded you can just buy a new battery and still be ahead. Slightly older hardware is more reliable and compatible than brand new if you do some research, especially for linux as drivers have had time to catch up.