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Mac Mini or thinkpad T series or X?

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Albert R. C. Guedes

The main difference you can feel between Thinkpad T and X is the price. But, the X is lighter and smaller, and consumes less power, suitable for traveling. But computationally speaking, both can give you the same experience, it depends on the model.
Regarding the Mac, a good customization with some linux distro can surpass any equivalent Mac comparatively and with much less expense.

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Ryan

Decide on an OS first, then screen size.

I have a Thinkpad t480s and I wouldn't want it any other way. I have used 12->13' screens and found that the t480s' 14' screen is perfect.

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sopansh

Yeah you are right, considering I am already working on Linux on my Dell laptop,
so would it worth get mac mini with i7 and 16 GB for just programming

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