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From: The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Laptop replacement
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:02:39 +0000
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On 26/03/2025 17:34, Theo wrote:
> FYI there was a typo in the uk.d-i-y in the newsgroup line of your post:
> 
> Chris J Dixon <chris@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
>> Most of my computing is done on my desktop PC, but I have a
>> laptop which is handy for occasional use, and also as a fallback
>> in case of failures.
>>
>> My Lenovo Thinkpad T450, which I bought refurbished 5 years ago,
>> now has a bulging removable battery pack, which has been taken to
>> a safe place. Additionally, the fan is making noises, which I
>> hope I have addressed by cleaning. It will run on the internal
>> battery.
>>
>> It seems that Lenovo do not support Windows 11 on this machine,
>> so its safe life is limited in any case. Apparently there are
>> ways to get round this, but each new Windows update could
>> introduce fresh issues.
>>
>> In this context, and accepting that I want to remain in the
>> Windows environment, I am unsure that spending money on
>> replacement parts is justifiable, and am considering a new
>> laptop.
>>
>> My use is mainly MS office applications, no gaming, and I do not
>> anticipate removing it from the home. Therefore I want something
>> which is OK with Windows 11, and has appropriate capability.
>> However, size, weight and battery life are much less important.
>> Reasonable warranty is desirable.
>>
>> I would welcome any pointers and recommendations.
>>
>> Chris

Well I have had pretty good results for MY needs with HP laptops
BUT anything to run Windows 11 seems very expensive. Like £400

Whereas a Windows ten capable refurbished is under £100

Try 'laptops direct'


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