I think it's time to replace my Dell Latitude E5410 since it's giving me fits installing Slackware64-15.0. It's run Slackware since about 2010, upgraded as new releases became available, but now it has major issues with the new release and a full, clean installation. (My Lenovo ThinkPad X200 has no issues with 15.0 but is too limited as a portable work station.)
I'm looking at Dell and Lenovo ThinkPads, 13"-14" screens preferred, but I accept that 15"+ are now the most common. I also want to spend as little as necessary to get a reliable laptop that will last like the Dell and X200 have. Recommendations and suggestions solicited. Rich