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

submitted 2 hours 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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[–] bus_factor@lemmy.world 4 points 2 hours ago

I just replaced the keyboard on a T490s. It took about 90 screws and removal if the motherboard, but went fine. Other models are a lot easier, but this one has the keyboard below the top cover. I replaced it with a $40 off-brand keyboard which seems surprisingly okay, but if I knew about all the screws I probably would have bought a whole top cover like Lenovo wants you to. Don't think this would have been feasible on most other brands.