[Hidden-tech] Computer Crossroads- Do I buy a new laptop? Change to Macbook Air? Have one Custom built?

[Jan Werner]

That is only partially correct.

The original ThinkPad lines (X, T and W series) are still the solid 
business-oriented  workhorses that they always have been and those are 
the ones I recommend.

What Lenovo has done is come out with a lot of consumer lines under the 
ThinkPad label that are designed to compete with brands like ASUS, Acer, 
etc.  Those series (E, L, Z, Yoga, etc.) are not in the same class as 
the X/T/W series, although some may be better suited to certain uses.

Jan Werner
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H D wrote:
> although my last 3 machines have been thinkpads, i would strongly steer
> away from lenovo - they have cut corners each of the past few years with
> the quality of thinkpads.  The last 2 versions of thinkpads feel quite
> generic, with little to let them standout from... any other plastic
> windows laptop.
>
> Well, yes, i think the x1/carbon is the standout - from what i
> understand it is a strong competitor to the Air.
> However, it is not much cheaper, so i am guessing the apple product is
> probably higher quality, and that you may be happier with it over time.