Re: [gentoo-user] OT: new thinkpad with Gentoo

["J. Roeleveld" <joost@antarean.org>]

On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:45:05 PM Stefan G. Weichinger wrote:
> I consider buying a new laptop in late 2014 ... taxes and stuff ...
> 
> I run 2 thinkpads here, each with 8 gigs of RAM and SSD inside:
> 
>  L520 and X220 -> both still with Intel Core i-(5|7)-2xxx inside.
> 
> So far OK, but not up2date.
> 
> Considering a budget of ~1000 EUR maximum (more based on reason) ... do
> you have any recommendation from practical experience?
> 
> I once had a Macbook Air (1st generation) with gentoo on it, it was nice
> because it was slim and lightweight ... a similar device costs 2000
> bucks up when I buy it new (Lenovo Thinkpads X... or X1 Carbon).
> 
> What I want to avoid is spending quite some money and getting basically
> the same weight/size I already know with minor performance gain (which I
> get used to within days anyway).
> 
> opinions appreciated!
> 
> :-)
> 
> Stefan

Stefan,

Instead of going with the "big brands", you could also go for one of the 
lesser known brands.

I myself am using a laptop from BTO (www.bto.eu). They actually are based near 
my home, which saved me the shipping costs.
With this company (and similar ones like it), you have a lot of freedom when 
deciding on what ends up inside it. 
A lot more then when looking for laptops from the "big brands". And, they're 
also cheaper.

--
Joost