Didn’t realize this was a sales site. Nevermind.
You seem to have a lot of requirements, from the top my mind the options I could recommend to you based on your needs will be a Lenovo thinkpad t14 or carbon x1 or a Framework laptop since those are upgradable and have very good repairability.
Framework also has a 16inch variant if you want a larger screen
Please take a look at these options.
Thank you for your input : )
Hey,
Purchasing a laptop can be a daunting task for anyone, given the overwhelming array of options, specifications, and configurations available. To be perfectly candid, it is rare to find a single device that meets every individual need without compromise.For instance, I personally admire nearly every aspect of the MacBook Pro—except for its limited gaming capabilities. This forces a difficult decision: should I prioritize exceptional battery life and ecosystem integration, or the ability to play modern games? In the same vein, I cannot guarantee a laptop that aligns perfectly with all of your requirements. Any recommendation will likely excel in certain areas while falling short in others.I completely understand your position. When I purchased my first laptop at the start of university, I spent days researching, juggling a long list of must-have features, and working within a tight budget—much like you are now. Since you haven’t specified a budget, I’ll assume you have approximately $1,500–$1,700 to spend. Please let me know if that range is inaccurate, and I’d be happy to refine my suggestions accordingly.
As per my understanding you want these in your laptop:-
- Portability (14 inch laptop ideal)
- Good battery life (8+ hours normal use)
- Want linux in it specifically Ubuntu ( not many options that come linux pre- installed, you can always download linux in a windows machine)
- Touch screen
- Even in pre installed linux machines you need to work out drivers on your own.
- you will keep all your files locally ( you need 2 TB of SSD or 1TB is fine you can always buy an external drive later on)
- Don’t care about upgrading laptop
- Cooler not necessary you wontbe playing games and all.
You did not specify your use case so I’m assuming that it’s moderate usage ( office work/ watching movies/ playing small games). If you want to reduce driver issues then intel chip is theway to go.
CPU- core ultra 7 255H
Ram- 32 GB (future proofing)
SSD - 2TB / 1TB
- Look at Lenovo models- ThinkPad X1 or Yoga series
- Dell laptops tend to be reliable as well second to Apple. Look into the XPS series or Inspiron / Dell pro models.
Most laptops come pre installed with windows but the ThinkPad options come without any OS installed- So you can just download Ubuntu without going through the hassle of deleting any windows software. Or you can still get a windows laptop and download Ubuntu. There are rarely any device I know that come with Ubuntu pre installed and without any driver issue. Whatever brand laptop you buy, there will be driver issue and you have to manually download Ubuntu.
Hope this long reply had answered your long email😅. If there are any other questions in your mind then I will be glad to help.
Thank you Nerd : ) Had no idea this was a sales site.
This is a community website , the advice given is still valid, the laptops I linked support linux right of the box and some of them can be bought with ubuntu preinstalled. they also met your criteria.
I thought you were an old lady who needed help choosing a laptop i wad being kind and helpful by spending time to explain you in detail, but i find out youre just a karen. Good luck finding whatever your looking for