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They're my lab computers since they're well supported by most *BSD and Linux distros. Even stuff like HaikuOS works on older models.

How many I have is none of your business and I don't have a problem.

I don't use them any more, but I've owned three before. I used them for all the general-use stuff one would normally use a laptop for, I suppose. Not gaming, and not use as a fixed server. Stuff I like:

• Some models have a three-physical-button Synaptics trackpad, which is rare and something that I prefer; Linux makes good use of three buttons, and I prefer physical buttons. The trackpad is also smaller, and I don't brush it with my hands when using the keyboard, unlike my current laptop, an InfinityBook from Tuxedo Computers. For me, this is the major point I like

if I could get the trackpad on other laptops, I'd be a lot more favorable towards that laptop.

• They have had dual-battery systems with large batteries before, which lets one buy larger batteries and optionally hot-swap more in. There are only a few laptops that can do this. I believe that some Panasonic Toughbooks can also do this, but they are much more expensive.

• They have sturdy physical construction, never had them hit durability problems.

• I personally like the case aesthetic, which works in a professional environment.

• The keyboard layout on the 14" laptops is something that I like, close to standard desktops, but most laptops look something like this today

a lot of laptops had some weird layouts back when.

Some negatives or neutral points:

• My experience has been that the Thinkpad screens, at least on the models I've used, have not been terribly bright. You can always turn down a bright screen for dark environments, but if you want to use a laptop in bright light, having the option to crank it up is awfully nice.

• I don't use the nipple mouse. For some people, this is a major selling point for the laptop, as few laptops have them. It doesn't hurt me either (other than what it costs for the hardware), but It doesn't help me; I'd rather use the trackpad.

In general, I don't really like the direction that Lenovo has taken them more recently, which has been to make them cheaper but to move away from distinctive things like the three physical buttons on many of the models. And given US-China relations going downhill, I'm less-inclined to get a laptop from a Chinese manufacturer.

One T490, for everything of course!

Oh and a T61p which I use for nothing, since the screen ribbon cable finally ripped after having a broken hinge for years.

Just one. Bought it refurbished. It's running CachyOS and fits my needs perfectly. I'm doing fun fediverse stuff with it. Server administration and customization, translations, watching PeerTube, stuff like that.

I have one for work. Over the years it’s been hurled like a frisbee multiple times, had seltzer spilled in it, etc. Only thing it has ever needed is a new screen.

One is my work laptop, one is my private laptop, and one is my gaming PC.

I own a single computer: a 2017 Lenovo ThinkPad T470. I use it as my daily driver with Fedora. I'm a software engineer.

I own one thinkpad laptop, the p15v gen 3, I daily drive it for school. So far its been working great. My only issue with it is that since i have an i7-12800h, the thermals suck. Its an amazing laptop though. Running arch btw.

One, was just to replace my old laptop. I didn't buy it because it was a thinkpad (i didn't know the following of them until later), it was just a really good deal on a used (2016) laptop in fantastic condition and it has a touchscreen and pen as it can convert into a tablet.

I use it as a general purpose laptop, comes with me when im away for work, hangs out by the sofa if I need something bigger than a phone and just gets used as a portable computer.

I currently own a ThinkPad L440, with a Core i3 CPU a 4GB of RAM. Will upgrade it later on the moment I'll have a bit more money, especially thinking about the screen (same as the T440, I'm accepting some suggestions).

I mainly use it as a Linux and kitchen PC.

I had a yoga running mint, and it was really nice. I only buy used laptops, so I have upgraded to a newer Dell Inspiron. I sold the laptop to an elderly neighbor for a song and he enjoys the speed.

There are many firmware upgrades I can't (or won't attempt to) run from Linux, so the Dell is my only physical Windows machine. It's licensed for pro, so I'm not going to complain too much.

One, although it’s my fourth one. I use it for general computing, very light gaming plus for one specific software I need for work.

I had one a while back. The standout thing is build quality. It's built like a tank and just kept chugging along, removable battery and all, though the nubbin gets black after a while of use, unlike my Mbp, which had keyboard issues (pre butterfly) and couldnt be repaired by apple because 'legacy product, usol, lol'.