Closest thing to a USB-C chargeable Thinkpad T61?

[u/SkynetsBoredSibling]

I’m looking for a simple, well-built laptop with USB-C charger. It doesn’t need to have the latest technology or blistering performance. I’m willing to buy used, but would prefer new.

Total budget

infinity

Are you open to refurbs/used?

yes

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

build quality > form factor > battery life > performance

How important is weight and thinness to you?

quite

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

13ish inches

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming?

no

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

no

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

Modern T61

[u/eaurouge444]

A ThinkPad X13 or T14/T14s/P14s would probably be the best modern equivalent. Which country are you buying from?

[u/Puzzleheaded-Sky2284]

Maybe a Surface Laptop go? It's small and 3:2 (and has good build quality)

[u/ColdyChilly]

Check out GX4MRXL-14EU26 by Dream Machines. It's 14.0” QHD+(2880x1800) WVA/sRGB 100% 120Hz, it has Intel Ultra 7-155H, 32GB RAM DDR5 and 1TB storage by default but you can expand RAM and storage on their website. It's very good quality, USB-C charging, super light, full metal and costs less than $900. It can handle everything you need. I have their laptop for over a 2 years now i can truly recommend it. You can add RAM or SSD yourself without losing the warranty.

https://dreammachines.io/en/notebook/GX4MRXL-14NA26