trippingonthewireFeb 11, 2024

What PC is like the "thinkpad" of PCs?

https://lemmy.ml/post/11772715

What PC is like the "thinkpad" of PCs? - Lemmy

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.

Show threadBlue_MorphoFeb 12, 2024

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.

Show threadTitouFeb 12, 2024
have you ever tried using an vintage Tinkpad ?
Show threadBlue_MorphoFeb 12, 2024
I’ve used them but not personally owned one going back 30 years since before they were sold to Lenovo.
Show threadTitouFeb 12, 2024
Thinkpad owner here, it’s kinda easy to upgrade and fix them, the motherboard is not welded to the case
Show threadBlue_Morpho
The OP asked about desktops, not laptops. Why are you bringing up laptops?
Feb 12, 2024 at 9:04pmWeb
Show threadSomeologyFeb 12, 2024
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.
Show threadBlue_MorphoFeb 12, 2024

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.