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

[Derek Frost]

I buy second hand business machines on eBay.

This looks decent: 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/365456238032?_skw=latitude+7400&itmmeta=01JPB4YSB776K24AWNBMVX3TSY&hash=item5516e3a5d0:g:r5sAAOSwE41n0XYA&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1drhTAn6c0SDfeGbJyQuPnGZfwl8vSsUHPYAyJ9WFFZITHIVd4XObhVY8CEK6d%2FOpXmPsrUmS5JrFzh2VQAcp4iZtc%2FqbqAwbEalJ279BO7TLejL878HWxnzY%2BNATM3ub34agSpUoMXzz8x7PnMcaAXNTtpVq0ZLrxAKFX2RLv4vf1c3O1WcefA%2Ft77NTfaJZjWoIg99dtOGtKQPoxcGc4Nx%2FoZZp2UbNOIZ3yAy8rNn631WMxYal7vWVYMBbOHuJk%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-SV--SyZQ

The Dell Latitude 7400 have a few useful features. They're the first 
generation to meet the minimum hardware spec to Windows 11, if that's 
important, and the last generation to have both fully socketed RAM and 
both USB-c and legacy Dell (coaxial plug) charger support.

You should be able to find a decent one under £200 as a private sale, or 
a bit more if you buy from a dealer and want a warranty. Ones with poor 
cosmetic appearance can get closer to £100.

Regards, Derek

On 14/03/2025 20:03, Matt Marshall wrote:
>> 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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