ThinkPads are probably better for Linux because they tend to use Linux-friendly hardware. However, Lenovo has been making some pretty stupid choices recently (e.g. removing your rights if you flash different firmware on their phones), so I can only speak to their older devices. I still have an E495 that’s been working great with Linux since I bought it, and I would probably still have my old T440 if my kids didn’t pour a ton of water on it.
That said, Apple devices are generally pretty decent, provided you don’t need to repair them. If you do need to repair them, you’re in for an expensive surprise, and several models have had nasty design flaws (esp on Mscbook Pros w/ display ribbon cable and butterfly keyboards).
I personality don’t like Apple laptops (have a 2019 Macbook Pro for work and prefer my personal E495), but a lot of people do, and they’re not the worst way to go. Just be careful with the M-series chips if Linux is your goal because support is still early days on that CPU.
I don’t like Apple but I’m forced to admit that the iPhone my employer is forcing me to use and my wife’s 2012 MacBook Pro are good machines.
The MacBook runs Linux like a charm and is making me consider old MacBooks for my next Linux laptop.
I’m also looking forward to testing iOS 18.
ThinkPads are probably better for Linux because they tend to use Linux-friendly hardware. However, Lenovo has been making some pretty stupid choices recently (e.g. removing your rights if you flash different firmware on their phones), so I can only speak to their older devices. I still have an E495 that’s been working great with Linux since I bought it, and I would probably still have my old T440 if my kids didn’t pour a ton of water on it.
That said, Apple devices are generally pretty decent, provided you don’t need to repair them. If you do need to repair them, you’re in for an expensive surprise, and several models have had nasty design flaws (esp on Mscbook Pros w/ display ribbon cable and butterfly keyboards).
I personality don’t like Apple laptops (have a 2019 Macbook Pro for work and prefer my personal E495), but a lot of people do, and they’re not the worst way to go. Just be careful with the M-series chips if Linux is your goal because support is still early days on that CPU.