[jensen123]

> If you want a good laptop, you can never go wrong with a thinkpad.

Actually, you can. I purchased a 3rd generation X1 Carbon last year. It had a very annoying fan. I guess that's what you get when you buy an "ultrabook" with relatively powerful specs. In the end, I got myself a heavier T450 instead. This T450 has been excellent.

[lgieron]

Macbooks have strong specs and are pretty quiet. I'm not aware of any other models that can do both, though.

[maxaf]

Linux on MacBooks can be hit or miss.