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.

  • narwhal@lemmy.mlOP
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    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.