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My ~$2700 ThinkPad is worth $650 re Lenovo (suppo.fi)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Let's start with my mistakes:

I haven't followed LKML.
I assumed: Every ThinkPad has - overall - perfect Linux support, so this will as well.
I did look up support when purchasing but I was still not verifying on the LKML.
Edit: I trusted Qualcomm's marketing

So, I wanted a ARM-Linux laptop so bad. I heared about the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s in 2023 and I looked at marketing promises and (rare!) takes on it. Then there was the opportunity to buy this laptop fir a good price with the entire stats I would require for my next 10+ years. So I bought it.

In order to bake Linux on it I had to read up upon many things - I run it daily but have to accept some downsizes.

Anyhow, I thought this title would be interessting regarding Lenovo's and Qualcomm's "success" on ARM so that others may be aware that I am looking daily for the LKML and my model SC8280XP.

There is ONE SINGLE CONTRIBUTOR (there were two; The other joined Lenovo) allowed to have "elected and requested" documents in order to aid support. Despite their intentions (QUALCOMM) to support Linux. And I furthermore assume it hasn't have changed with the new Snapdragon X processors.

So, thanks to John Hovold and Linaro for doing an awesome job. I wish I could support you.

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[–] [email protected] 90 points 3 months ago (30 children)

I'll be honest, this sounds interesting, but I have no idea what you're even trying to say.
Where does the $2700 price come from?
Does it support Linux or not?
Are you happy with it or not?
What's LKMS?
I'm really struggling to even parse the basics from your post.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (29 children)

I'll be honest, this sounds interesting, but I have no idea what you're even trying to say.

I am just sharing for the community. And I want some nerdish engagement tbqh.

Where does the $2700 price come from?

It was the manufacture price when I purchased it.

Does it support Linux or not?

It does but there are a few important things lacking. Also it isn't stable without reading up on LKMS upfront and knowing what to do. Not all distros are capable of booting it yet (e.g. void).

Are you happy with it or not?

I poured ~$1200 to Qualcomm/Lenovo and they are employing one worker from one sub company. Interpret it on your own.

What's LKMS?

RTFM. // Edit: I missspelled. LKML. I edited my post. Appreciated.

I'm really struggling to even parse the basics from your post.

I am open for sharing my insights, though : )

[–] [email protected] 28 points 3 months ago (2 children)

It's amazing that you think this is a clarifying post and not just more confusing. You really didn't answer any of their questions at all.