im looking into replacing my current x230 and framework laptop with an old thinkpad.
my requirements are: great linux support, compact (as much it can), alum or metallic body.
good to have: boxy look, model after 2018, coreboot/libreboot (i doubt new models are supported but one can dream)
does this thing exists?
The t480 was the last thinkpad with a useable CPU and a rich feature set (dual battery, removable battery, replaceable ram, ability to use a 2nd SSD via the wan slot). Linux support is great and libreboot support was just released for it.
I also have a newer amd x13 thinkpad. Sure the overall performance is better but the keyboard is not as good, s3 sleep battery drain sucks, and it takes forever to boot up