I’m currently using T480. Thinking of upgrading to a second hand new-ish model.

Initially I was interested in ThinkPad L14 gen 2 or gen 3, but I’ve read that the wifi card is not upgradeable. I also read that newer models block installing SSD into the WWAN slot. I prefer having separate SSD for installing secondary OS.

Any recommendations of newer models with dual SODIMM slots, upgradeable wifi card, ability to add SSD to WWAN slot?

Thank you.

  • makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml
    3·
    1 year ago

    This is a GREAT question. I have a gen 6 x1 carbon. But, everything is soldered on. So I can’t upgrade. When she eventually dies, I’d rather a machine I can upgrade. As long as it’s new enough. Keen to hear the answer.

    • narwhal@lemmy.mlOP
      1·
      1 year ago

      My t480 is still running fine actually. It’s an amazing device.

      I added secondary SSD to wwan slot to install Manjaro Cinnamon on it.

      Memory is now 32GB.

      Upgtaded wifi card to AX201, if I remember correctly.

      I really want to have the option to do the same with a newer laptop if possible.

      • Nuuskis@sopuli.xyz
        1·
        1 year ago

        Go Wayland. Now. Try Manjaro Sway in live mode. You can’t configure Sway into any better. Wait for CosmicDE to be released.

        • narwhal@lemmy.mlOP
          1·
          1 year ago

          First time hearing about CosmicDE. Will check it out thanks :) It looks very interesting.