[GTALUG] ThinkPads on special

[Lennart Sorensen]

On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 07:38:35AM -0500, Giles Orr via talk wrote:
> This seems to be a yearly event: RedFlagDeals points out that
> ThinkPads are on special (many 45% off).  Given their popularity on
> this list and their known compatibility with Linux, I hope it's okay
> to post this:
> 
> https://www.redflagdeals.com/deal/computers-electronics/lenovo-up-to-50-of-select-pcs-extra-15-off-monitors-with-desktop-purchase/
> 
> The cheapest model (ThinkPad X395) has an AMD chip (yay! About time
> with Intel's endless stream of security botches) and soldered-in
> memory (boo).  Oh - and is currently ~$1000.

I picked up a T590 for someone at about 50% off a few weeks ago.  It sure
is a lot thinner and lighter than my W530 and perhaps a tiny bit faster.
No more swappable battery, no optical drive, but screen and battery life
is a lot better and it has a number pad and a much better quality screen.

-- 
Len Sorensen