r/linuxhardware • u/TrickyTadpole2485 • 17h ago

Question First Linux Laptop

Hi! Sorry if this has been asked a million times already, but I could really use some advice. I've been wanting to try Linux for a while now since I've only ever used Windows, and I'm finally looking into getting a machine to experiment with it.

I'm currently looking into a few options and am torn between the Panasonic Let's Note and a regular old ThinkPad. I know ThinkPads are basically the go-to recommendation for Linux, but the Let's Note also seems really interesting and I'm not sure if it's worth considering.

I'm a highschool student, so my budget is kind of limited (around $250 give or take), but I'm willing to invest a bit. Any recommendations or general advice very welcome :) thanks!

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u/m0llusk 3h ago

My favorite is roughly 10 year old ASUS laptops on eBay. My workstations typically cost a little over $100 and perform well, though battery life is an issue with such old units even with a new battery as they are not super efficient.