just need something to do light development (docker, python, rust, with an ide). something i can upgrade (ram, ssd minimum). laptop would best, but desktop works too

any protips? thanks!

  •  dark_stang   ( @dark_stang@beehaw.org ) English
    16•6 months ago

    Desktop or laptop? Do you need peripherals included? Honestly for under $500 I’d highly suggest looking at refurbished machines. You’ll be able to pick up an off-lease Dell or Lenovo or HP system for < $300.

    •  director   ( @director@some.institute ) English
      1•6 months ago

      Tons of good options in the used enterprise market. 3-5 years old, usually some paths for basic upgrades, as well as a flood of part availability from all the other similar systems being off boarded that were broken and not resellable. Laptops can be a bit roughed up, but full sized and sff desktops are usually in great condition.

    •  BaldProphet   ( @BaldProphet@kbin.social ) 
      1•6 months ago

      You can get some really good deals on refurbished equipment. Every time you hear about a tech company doing layoffs, there’s a chance that a bunch of used computers are about to go on the market. Sometimes you can buy them by the pallet.