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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by ook@discuss.tchncs.de to c/pcmasterrace@lemmy.world

My kid is reaching an age where we want to start introducing a real computer and it needs to be a laptop since we don't want it to stand around all the time.

I am looking for something cheaper, second hand or refurbished laptop, want something to install Linux on it.

Since I live in Europe I looked for shops that sell refurbished laptops of all kinds and stumbled upon this one: https://www.ecopc.com/en/

Anyone have any experience ordering there? It looks pretty good and offers 2 years warranty still. Sounds too good really.

Alternatively if anyone has suggestions for other shops like this, preferably within Europe for easier shipping, I'd appreciate it.

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[-] Valmond@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I bought a used thinkpad on ebay, cheap and works wonders. The 440T IIRC. My son uses it now.

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