Hi all,
I'm currently looking at replacing my X220 tablet and hoping to choose something new without spending too much time.
The main reasons for replacing the X220 tablet:
1. weight - I'd like to get something under 1.5kg, the lower the better and there are plenty of models between 1.0 and 1.2kg these days.
2. screen resolution - the 768 pixel screen height is troublesome for some applications
3. battery - it is not like new any more
Looking around, though, if I choose a current model laptop (Lenovo or otherwise) it appears there is something of a minefield:
- am I going to run into Secure Boot issues? I've met other people at events recently who had new laptops and were struggling to get into the BIOS and disable Secure Boot.
- Windows included - can anybody give any tips on how to buy without paying the Windows tax?
- dongles - many of them favor dongles/expansion ports these days, some of these dongles only work with the PSU, will the total weight with PSU and dongle really be less than my current laptop?
Are there any specific models that anybody would recommend in the ultraportable form-factor (e.g. under i7, 16GB or more, 1.5kg, 12.5" - 14", suitable for use on small spaces such as on trains and airplanes)?
Has anybody tried the 2017 models of the X1 Carbon or X270 with any Linux distribution?
Regards,
Daniel