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submitted 8 months ago by neidu2@feddit.nl to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

12 Years ago I had a Sony Vaio. I quite liked it. Then in my next job, 2017 or so, I went for a Toshiba Portege, and absolutely loved it.

Guess what the above two have in common? Yup, they stopped making laptops for the professional market. So now I'm a bit at a loss. Any recommendations?

Requirements:

  • Lightweight and easy to carry around.
  • 13-15" display, preferably
  • Decent battery life
  • It absolutely must have an RJ45
  • Works well with linux
  • Good keyboard quality
  • ISO keyboard availability
  • Touchpad. Bonus points if it has the touchpad buttons ABOVE the pad itself.
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[-] oxjox@lemmy.ml 16 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I've used Macbooks in networking / programming and construction environments for over fifteen years. They've been incredibly solid in my experience. In fact, the first week I was given a Thinkpad, I broke it because it was so much more fragile than a Mac. I always used USB adapters for Ethernet and serial connections without issue. They also run Windows and Linux.

[-] MomoTimeToDie@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago

In fact, the first week I was given a Thinkpad, I broke it because it was so much more fragile than a Mac

Genuine question, but what the actual fuck are you doing with your laptops? I used a ThinkPad through high school and college, and school aged me certainly didn't treat it very kindly.

[-] oxjox@lemmy.ml 3 points 8 months ago

I picked it up by the screen and the LCD cracked. I realize this is stupid but it's something I've always done and continue to do with Macs.

[-] t0mm13b@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Why? That's not a good way to pick up laptop, the base is heavier than screen

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