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The Decision: Standing at the Edge of the Buy Button

February 14, 2026 by Chris Marts

After weeks of comparing ThinkPads, Latitudes, EliteBooks, and the Acer Swift Go 16, I’m finally at the edge of the Buy button. Part 5 of my Linux Laptop Quest captures the hesitation, the clarity, and the final checks before committing to my next daily driver.

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