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Looking for a durable and repairable Linux laptop for business use (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 weeks ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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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!

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[–] 1 point 2 weeks ago (1 child)

Well, the aluminum housings are overrated. My Redmi 4x housing deformed when the battery expanded (somewhat understandable), my dad's laptop's housing deformed from sitting on the table. And the Redmi's housing is extremely scratched by just being in a case.

I don't get why they don't just use stronger metal for electronics.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 weeks ago

    Weight and temp. It also feels nice. Like you've noted it can be done horribly. My phones looked almost mint after removing it from the case. But also sand is hard. Also anodized aluminum can be very hard. But sand is harder.

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