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   From: theom+news@chiark.greenend.org.uk   
      
   Chris J Dixon  wrote:   
   > My use is mainly MS office applications, no gaming, and I do not   
   > anticipate removing it from the home. Therefore I want something   
   > which is OK with Windows 11, and has appropriate capability.   
   > However, size, weight and battery life are much less important.   
   > Reasonable warranty is desirable.   
   >   
   > I would welcome any pointers and recommendations.   
      
   Look for a refurbished machine by Dell, Lenovo or HP - eg Dell   
   Latitude/Precision/XPS, Lenovo Thinkpad, HP Elitebook/Probook The machines   
   being refurbed are often ex-office stalwarts that are well made and easily   
   serviceable, unlike some of the more consumer-focused models (Dell   
   Inspiron, Lenovo Idea..., HP Pavilion).  The refurbisher should give you   
   some warranty, although they're often easy to replace parts yourself should   
   it be necessary.   
      
   You can buy from refurbishers like Tier1 or buy them on ebay (filter by   
   condition).  There's also Dell Outlet or Lenovo Certified Refurbished to buy   
   refurbs from the manufacturer.   
      
   Any machine with an 8th gen Intel processor or a Ryzen 3000 or later should   
   support Win 11.   
      
   Theo   
      
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