<prompt> Human: My current computer is failing, so I need to buy a new one asap. Im a Computer Engineering major so I spend almost everyday on my computer and would like to invest in a good one. I technically have enough money to pay for the one I want in cash, but I dont want to be super broke for the next few months, and they offer a 0 apr if paid in full within 18 months. Additionally, the one I want is an older model, so waiting may not be an option. I have considered buying a cheap Chromebook and using Linux, but I dont want to end up feeling like I wasted 300. What do you think?  <response>: Id honestly just pick up a refurbished thinkpad if it was just for school: Thinkpads are awesome since they are business laptops. You can throw Linux and Windows on it for a good dual boot setup.- I am a computer engineer that knew many people that had this laptop in a my program when I went through it. 