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What PC is like the "thinkpad" of PCs? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello. Many of the older thinkpads were regarded as being peak for the ability to repair and easily see into them at both the hardware and software levels.

I was wondering, what PC, if any, is similar in this regard? Aside from building your own PC ofc. Any opinions are welcome. Thank you.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago (11 children)

I don't have a recommendation but I can point you to Gamers Nexus YouTube channel / website and filter on prebuilts to see reviews.

Big names like Dell HP and Lenovo are bad for ability to repair/upgrade. Although I do love buying their old servers because there are so many cheap ones on eBay.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

have you ever tried using an vintage Tinkpad ?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I've used them but not personally owned one going back 30 years since before they were sold to Lenovo.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Thinkpad owner here, it's kinda easy to upgrade and fix them, the motherboard is not welded to the case

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

The OP asked about desktops, not laptops. Why are you bringing up laptops?

He wants a Desktop that's durable and as easy to repair as a Thinkpad.

Lenovo desktops are filled proprietary parts just like Dell and HP. (Power supply, custom atx motherboard, non standard motherboard mounting)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Nowhere did OP say anything about a desktop. I thought they meant "what's the current laptop equivalent to a Thinkpad back in the day?" If they meant a desktop, they should have used the word desktop. "PC" is not exactly specific.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

He is very clear from the context that he means desktop PC.

"I was wondering, what PC, if any, is similar in this regard? Aside from building your own PC ofc. "

You don't "build your own" laptop.

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