Ask HN: Which laptop do you use?

[js7]

I'm looking for a laptop that is lightweight and has a good processor for about 400-500 euro. I will be mainly programming on it. What does HN use? I am wondering if my budget is too low. Ideally I'd get a macbook but it's out of my price range right now.

[mjhea0]

https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/emperor-penguin-gnu-l...

[christianbryant]

http://zareason.com/shop/Verix-545.html

Debian 7 (non-free, blobbed out) on ZaReason Verix 545 :) Cheap it is not, though....

[js7]

i5 and 16gb of ram brings it to 701.75 Euro unfortunately.

[mattl]

If you want cheap, get an X201. It has a reasonable CPU, will take 16GB RAM and an SSD. You can change the battery and you can get a nice 9 cell one for lots of battery life.

[facorreia]

A Lenovo S-series Ultrabook fits your requirements (cheap, light and with OK processor).