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Is a used ThinkPad Carbon X1 Gen 6 worth it for $400? (lemm.ee)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (5 children)

I think it's an alright deal for the $345 one. More than Ebay prices but used Thinkpads are definitely worth it. I don't think it's worth going for the i7 for that much more if you're just doing office type work.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I teach online a lot (1on1) and I need it to handle recording my screen with OBS without stutters. Plus a good webcam. Does it still sound like a good option then?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I have one, and I have to say the webcam is not good at all. It's a fantastic machine though. The webcam and the speakers are terrible.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Well I guess I can use an external one.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

The laptop is excellent. I think that's a fair price. I use mine all day, every day. Years in now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I've used OBS on desktop PCs with a 7th gen CPU without noticeable issues for work. I can't say for certain but you should be fine with that laptop for your needs.

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