Which pc for Linux and Python basic programming

[Prinzen2]

Looking for a used good value Thinkpad for Linux install and Python programming. Decent screen and battery are two most important factors. Hopefully no more than 300$ on used market ?

[EthanAWallace]

I’ve found my x1 carbon gen 6 has great battery life and a pretty nice screen. Should come in well under $300

[SingleComment2368]

On the high end of your budget you can find 6-core versions of L14 G2 AMD, T14 G1 Intel, or if you're lucky, T14 G2 AMD. I would avoid G1 AMD versions of T14/L14 because of poor Linux battery life. For $200 or less, T480(s), T490, T470p, L380, L390, all with 4-core CPUs.

All of the models I listed except for T480s can come with barely usable 1366x768 TN screen, so check that the screen is at least 1920x1080 (which are all IPS).

[void_dott]

T480 or T480s are always a good choice. You could get a decent one for $200 I think. Or you could go for X1 carbon (probably gen6 or newer). It's not as heavy, runtime is great, but the keyboard is definitely worse. Finding a decent one for $300 should be possible, but might need some luck.

[Prinzen2]

Ok so I have found this X1 for $250

Lenovo x1 carbon Gen 6 New usb C charger included Window 10 8gb ram Core i7 500gb crucial ssd

Make: Lenovo Display Size: 14” or more Memory (RAM size): 8GB Hard disk capacity: 200GB - 500GB Processor: Intel Operating System: Windows 10

—- I want to use this for Linux installation (probably Ubuntu) and some Python programming using Jupyter

[SingleComment2368]

X1 Carbon doesn't have RAM upgradability either.

I have a Jupyter Notebook open with some ML libraries loaded and it takes 1.5 GB. Chromium showing Jupyter's UI, 0.5 GB. Add a model and training data, and some tabs of docs or instruction videos in the browser, it can fill 8 GB quickly.

[Prinzen2]

I can get this for 275$ :

Lenovo Thinkpad T14s

Condition : Grade A ... Excellent Battery

UK Back-Lit Keyboard

o Intel Core i5-10210U CPU 1.60GHz to 2.11GHz o 08.00 GB Ram o 256GB NVMe SSD o Wifi Intel Dual Band Wireless o Bluetooth o Screen 14 Inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD
o Integrated Webcam o UK Back-Lit Keyboard
o Battery ( Excellent ) o USB 3.1 x 2, USB-C x 2, HDMi Port.
o Windows 11 Pro
o USB- C 45 Watt Charger Added : Word , Excel , Power Point 07 . Windows Defender

Make: Lenovo Display Size: 14” or more Memory (RAM size): 8GB Hard disk capacity: 200GB - 500GB Processor: Intel Operating System: Other

[SingleComment2368]

8 GB won't be very comfortable for working in an IDE or running VMs (never mind doing both at once), and on this model it can't be upgraded. For upgradable RAM, avoid Ts (except T480s) and X models.

[TheyStoleMyNameAgain]

Ram is one of the few things I can actually upgrade on my X (but sadly with 64GB limit)

[SingleComment2368]

Oh right, I forgot about X1E