I’m looking at getting a eBay refurb higher end laptop to make my Linux daily driver.
The windows boxes have a few things that I need from time to time and emergency spares in case the spouse’s unit fails.
I’ve been sending 4 and 8 gb sticks to electronic scrap at the office.
“I’m looking at getting a eBay refurb higher end laptop to make my Linux daily driver.”
Dell 11th gen Intel laptops are Mint Linux compatible. I have installed it few times on Latitudes 5520. This is 15.6” business class laptop. Most that you will see on eBay were leased by corporations, hospitals, governments, and now being replaced with new Latitudes
After Christmas all these prices will go down 10-20%. People are tapped out. If the one you like does not come with A/C power adapter aka power brick..one will cost you about 12 dollars.
**** Look for 16GB RAM
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Latitudes 5520 come with a backlit keyboard 99% of time. So be sure the one you buy is backlit. This is high quality back lighting. No fooling around