• theparadox@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    Just in time for RAM, SSD, and HDD prices to skyrocket and make personal computers unaffordable.

    I guess if you can afford one now, at least you’ll be able to repair it.

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      15 hours ago

      You could buy an anemic one now, and then upgrade the RAM & storage once prices come down.

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      15 hours ago

      When buying a laptop in 2026, you really need to consider how easy it’s going to be to keep it running with parts you’ve scavenged from other road-warriors.

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      16 hours ago

      Schools are a huge customer for these types of Thinkpads. Kids are rough on laptops. They’ll be bought in large quantities regardless.