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What are "modern" Thinkpads like? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 day ago by SpiceDealer@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/thinkpad@lemmy.ml

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By "modern" I mean every model made after the T480 and T580 (which is what I have!). The reason why I'm asking is because I'm thinking about buying a laptop for my younger brother for his birthday in a couple of months. The idea is that he'll use it for school work and browsing. He'll be entering high school soon so I want to buy him a laptop that last him a good while. I feel the newer models suit this criteria a bit better since I don't expect to tinker around with it though I do intend to introduce him to Linux with it.

From what I've observed is that the newer Thinkpads are still well regarded from a general consumer perspective but disregarded by enthusiasts. What do you guys think of the newer models?

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[–] fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 20 hours ago

The same or better I'd argue. My boss had a T580 and it was fine. I got a T14 Gen. 1 and it was basically built the same. But I think the Gen. 2 switched to a new body style and it's MUCH nicer. A lot less flex, feels better in the hand. They got rid of the soft touch coating, but I honestly think thats for the best. The current bod style also feels nice, but I'm not a fan of the hump.