In this budget I would strongly consider a Lenovo Thinkpad perhaps a T series. They are often compatible with Linux out the box and ordered in bulk by businesses and schools meaning you can find them discounted on sites like eBay
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In this budget I would strongly consider a Lenovo Thinkpad perhaps a T series. They are often compatible with Linux out the box and ordered in bulk by businesses and schools meaning you can find them discounted on sites like eBay