I’m looking to replace my tower PC with a mobile option (only strictly for work, no gaming or video editing).

And I’ve found an online shop that sells ThinkPads: they are selling this FHD (no HDR) i7-8650U, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage used laptop (X1 Gen 6) for 400 usd and I’m wondering if you guys would recommend it.

They offer a 3-month warranty.

They also have a 310usd i5-8350U, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage option, in case this sounds like a better deal (also used and no HDR); and a 345usd i5-8350U, 16GB RAM, 512GB one.

I’ve looked far and wide and it seems like all shops here sell these at the same price.

This is all in Vietnam and here I cannot use Amazon/eBay etc.

  • 1boiledpotato@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    6·
    1 year ago

    I’ve got the exact same model (with touchscreen) and absolutely love it!

    Except I bought it 3 years ago for ~$300. I don’t think it’s worth $400 nowadays

      • 1boiledpotato@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        I’m not well versed in the laptop market, so I can’t tell, but ThinkPads are never a bad choice. Try to find the best specs possible for the price. Maybe a newer gen of X1?

  • 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘬@lemmy.ml
    6·
    1 year ago

    The X1 Carbon Gen 6 is from 2018. If it was used since then it doesn’t worth anything at all without battery replacement, maxed out RAM and a large SSD, even then, maybe 150 dollars max. If it is old stock it might still need a battery replacement and then I’d totally not pay more than 250 dollars.

    Edit: I just checked PSREF: You’re limited to either 8 or 16 gigabytes of soldered RAM. You cannot upgrade or change it.

    • SurpriZe@lemm.eeOP
      1·
      1 year ago

      Thanks for letting me know!

      Any advice on what I can get for around 400usd then?

    • SurpriZe@lemm.eeOP
      3·
      1 year ago

      Thanks a lot but I have no idea as to where to even begin with the search for trusted international shipping options. Any advice on that?

      I’m also not from the states so tough luck with relatives 😄

      How can I use the serial number to verify? Where and what to look for? Should I ask the shop before buying to show me the serial number? It’s an online-only store.

      • Brkdncr@lemmy.world
        2·
        1 year ago

        Install the Lenovo testing software, it should have a battery test.

        Also the commercial vantage software to keep it updated and access some settings.

        Plug the charger in to each port and confirm it charges.

        • SurpriZe@lemm.eeOP
          1·
          1 year ago

          I can only ask the shop to show me the results as it’s an online-only store.

  • SurpriZe@lemm.eeOP
    1·
    1 year ago

    There’s another option: 14 inch T14 i7-10610U, 16GB RAM, 256GB storage for 400usd (also used, directly from the US). Would that be better than the Carbon?