Hello everyone,

I currently use Linux as my personal operating system and really enjoy it. I’m now looking for a reliable laptop for my business.

I’ll mainly use it for office work, software development, and programming in C++ and Python. I use Debian, so good Linux compatibility is important. Durability and repairability are also high priorities, since I plan to use it as my primary work laptop every day.

Could you recommend any laptops that would be a good fit?

Framework and System76 aren’t options for me because I’m located in Costa Rica, where they aren’t readily available.

Thank you!

  • sudoer777@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    2 hours ago

    The aluminum bodied HPs are odd. The aluminum is so soft it dents if you look at it funny. But the repairability is insane.

    But then you have to deal with the bottom falling apart after 2-3 years of wear and tear. At least it’s not as bad as their plastic laptops, the casing for those only lasts 1 year.

    • notthebees@reddthat.com
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      23 minutes ago

      My pavilion is about 4 years old at this point. I haven’t had that. My friend has a slightly older version with a different chassis. Their laptop does that but im pretty sure they use their laptop as a cutting board or something bc it’s actually fucked.

      Mine has been motherboard swapped to the amd version. (Mobo, USB board, wifi card, and cooler needed changed).

      Also the silver painted HP Laptops actually suck. Mine has had so many repairs. The bottom case has been swapped twice. The top case has been swapped once. The keyboard has been swapped twice. Same with the motherboard. (one keyboard/Mobo died from water damage)