I currently have a Thinkpad E560 that's 10 years old and is starting to shit out on me in a number of ways so I'm in the market to buy a new one. All I really do on it is scroll the web, answer emails/write docs, and play dvds so I don't need some behemoth of a laptop as a replacement. I'm looking for budget friendly options, preferably in the $250-300; I'm open to buying used, I just don't know ways to do it smartly without get shafted. I'd like to stick with Thinkpads since they're known for longevity and I like the size of the screen I currently have (15.6") but if another brand would fit my price range and wants I'd be open. I've heard good things about the T14 but considering it's only 2 years older than mine I question if it would even be worth it considering how mine is dying nowAny recs for models or advice for buying used?
>>1566840>and play dvdsI haven't looked, but I assume absolutely nothing on the market supports that anymore. Most current tower models don't even have slots for them anymore. What does exist is cheap USB DVD drives
>>1566841>cheap USB DVD drivesOh I'm well aware of that, I was just listing off things I like about the laptop I currently have. Buying a disk drive is not a big deal and I anticipate having to do it. I just wanted to mention I play dvds a lot in case, for some dumb reason, a recommended laptop wouldn't run it. I'm not a tech guy so I wanted to cover my bases. I also don't want any AI shit on it
>>1566848>I also don't want any AI shit on itI don't recommend being a luddite in 2026. It's not a matter of personal taste.
>>1566853>It's not a matter of personal taste.how do you mean? genuine question
