[TynesideLUG] Converting Macbooks to Linux boxes - A guide that I copied from Facebook.

[Matt Marshall]

> On the similar grounds, where should look for used laptops here in Tynside, any fav shops or sites?

My first stops when looking for used devices are usually "CEX" and "Cash Converters". Both are chain stores which carry used electronics incl computing devices.

Failing that, there may be a local independant phone repair shop near to you that may also carry used laptops.

On 14 March 2025 18:27:06 GMT, Monish <monish.ba at displ.nl> wrote:
>On Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 05:15:57PM +0000, Ian Bruntlett wrote:
>> Well, here it is...
>> 
>> *Converting Macbooks to Linux boxes.*
>
>The more I read, I realized how great that era thinkpads were 
>I used to own X201 and T430 before switching to a modern T se
>ries one. I think it's fair compare with the authors 2014 mac
>wind. I wonder what makes mac hold value now? isn't $99 a bit
>steep? 
>
>The said thinkpads I got were roughly  $40ish (converted from
>my local currency) 
>
>On the similar grounds, where should look for used laptops he
>re in Tynside, any fav shops or sites? 
>
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