I got this L14 refurbished to use as a backup, Linux-only, laptop. But it’s quickly become the first thing I reach for, over my MacBook.

Plus, cutting an eye hole out of a sticker is the closest I will ever come to being crafty, but I think it looks cool.

  • curbstickle@anarchist.nexusEnglish
    4·
    2 months ago

    I got I got my T480 for ~$125 shipped, 8th gen Intel, 16GB ram, 256GB ssd, no dgpu or touch.

    Its a workhorse and I use it regularly, mostly for web and git+kate as my editor.

    • shweddy@lemmy.world
      2·
      2 months ago

      Where’d you find yours? all I can think to check is eBay and I have a hunch there are cheaper prices elsewhere than what they’re offering.

      • curbstickle@anarchist.nexusEnglish
        3·
        2 months ago

        PC “recycling” service nearby

        Aka, pick up replaced hardware from businesses and resell. Not complaining, its my preferred approach for a few reasons.

      • solrize@lemmy.ml
        1·
        2 months ago

        Craigslist has worked fine for me in the past. Maybe there’s less there now but it hasn’t dried up yet.

      • fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        1·
        2 months ago

        Craigslist/FB marketplace are where you’ll find the best deals. I’ve never had good deals with recyclers.

        Like 3 years ago I got my T14 Gen. 1 for $200, and last year I got my Gen. 3 for $250. Both machines new enough to still be in warranty. All from Marketplace.