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hunter

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5. I have trouble spending more than $100 on any laptop because I tend to lose them or break them.

Reply to Hermit-The-Prog (Original post)

Wed Sep 6, 2023, 03:02 PM

Sep 2023

My last laptop was killed by water. The one before that was destroyed by one of our dogs. I have similar luck with cell phones and cameras. That's just how I roll.

If that wasn't the case I might buy the computer you are looking at. I'm a Debian guy.

The most I've ever spent on a computer was $350 for a shopworn 386 that came with Windows 3.1 preinstalled. That was a long time ago. Since then most of my computers have been diverted from the electronic waste streams.

I'm posting this from a $100 Dell.

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Hardware (laptop) opinions? [View all] Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2023 OP

I would do some research on best Linux laptops to compare features. CentralMass Sep 2023 #1

Thanks Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2023 #2

Don't know how you feel about Dell Computers Best_man23 Sep 2023 #3

Thanks Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2023 #4

I have trouble spending more than $100 on any laptop because I tend to lose them or break them. hunter Sep 2023 #5

I hear you Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2023 #6

Went with a system76 laptop Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2023 #7

It's here and I'm using it, finally Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2023 #8