[craftyguy]

Eclipse is 'graphics intensive'?

I think you'd be better off getting an older thinkpad. Linux support on them tends to be excellent and are highly upgradeable (RAM, hard drive, etc)

Chromebooks are notoriously underpowered and not easily upgradeable..

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Any models you'd recommend?

[craftyguy]

I am still in love with my x230, but have heard great things about the T-series too.