Comment by E39M5S62

3 months ago

I also have an x200s that I got new in 2009. I've replaced the keyboard, battery (multiple times), palm rest, upper shell, and probably a few other things I'm forgetting about. I haven't put new parts on it for a few years, but as recent as ~2020 they were very easy to get and affordable. My little x200s is a dedicated HaikuOS machine now and I hope it keeps running for another two decades!

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webdoodle  3 months ago

Props too you. We should only buy new when repairing isn't viable. Our throw it away and buy a new one mentality is destroying our planet.

  • E39M5S62  3 months ago

    A mobile core2duo system struggles under the weight of the modern web. If you live outside of that though, it's more than adequate for virtually anything. These days it's basically an SSH terminal with a fantastic keyboard that floats around my house and boots up quickly.