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		robocat on March 13, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google Hardware makes cuts to laptop and tablet de... I will definitely look at getting a Thinkpad next time. I needed a laptop (I try to refresh every 4 years in time with Ubuntu LTS releases), and the Dell met my requirements at the time, so that was what I got. I looked at getting an Macbook Pro, but I was worried about the keyboard issues (I do use the laptop keyboard), and I had read about Linux driver issues.

bproven on March 13, 2019 [–]

The keyboard is one of the best things about Thinkpads :)

My dream is Thinkpad keyboard + macbook trackpad... I can dream...

NeedMoreTea on March 13, 2019 | [–]

Mine is thinkpad 7 row keyboard and trackpoint on a Macbook pro.

I don't think either of us are getting one for Xmas. If I had become founder of a unicorn I'd have had one custom made by now...

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