Is it still a good choice in 2026?

[strider@ohai.social]

@itsfoss, ThinkPad got me thinking why on Earth the default position for trackpad buttons is on the bottom. No matter whether you are typing or using a trackpad, it's still more convenient to use the upper ones

[unusnemo@friendica.rogueproject.org]

@strider @itsfoss

I hate touchpads, I always disable them. And only enable them if my battery in my mouse dies and I have no replacement batteries handy

[js@mastodon.nl]

@itsfoss Does that still involve the Microslop tax? Is that still x86-based?

[strule@bolha.one]

@itsfoss the new t14 and p16 both come with upgradable ram iirc

[ununoctium119@mastodon.social]

@itsfoss From my experience with refurbished HP Elitebooks vor Dell Latitudes, I'd say they are similar in build quality and Linux compatibility. My daily driver is a Thinkpad E590 and its hinge and USB-C port have issues. I use HP and Dell machines for testing, not daily, but they seem well enough.

[msdropbear42@blahaj.zone]

@itsfoss@mastodon.social typically #sexist meme -- repulsive 🤮

#linuxwomen

[khanh@mstdn.social]

@itsfoss No DNA test needed.

[jerryjhird@mastodon.social]

@itsfoss if its libreboot compatible its worth

[liftedlorax@mastodon.social]

@itsfoss what's the best laptop for Linux? Can I do it on an HP?

[itsfoss@mastodon.social]

@LiftedLorax No one brand, but the mainstream ones and Linux-focused ones work really well.

[itsfoss@mastodon.social]

@khanh fr

[liftedlorax@mastodon.social]

@itsfoss so Think Pad is the most Linux friendly then? I was about to install Ubuntu on my elite book, as I also have an old Think Pad... I might do that one first then...