Lenovo T480 throttling bug

[cmdr_x]

Hi.

I am considering to get a used Lenovo T480 to install Debian on it.
I have found reports from several years ago that this model and others have a problem with the controlling of the processor.
When Linux is installed the processor will run on a lower voltage, because it can not detect a 'laptop is on the desk' or 'laptop is on a lap' state, so it will always run on the 'laptop is on a lap' state.

Here some links about the issue:
https://web.archive.org/web/20190926163 ... ttling.pdf
https://github.com/intel/thermal_daemon/issues/268
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Lenovo-Li ... Throttling

I am wondering whether this issue still exists?

The ultimate question is, can I buy the T480, install Debian Bookworm and it will work fine, or will I have to do several operations to get around the issue?
I am new to Linux... these operations might be too complicated!?
Or is it doable?

Thanks for any experience/advice on the issue.

Otherwise other laptop suggestions that run Debian just fine are welcome!

cmdr_x

[friendlysalmon88]

Yea I suppose you could however, if I where you I'd try looking into a moore modern model series of ThinkPad such as the first generation X Carbon . I've got one and haven't come crossed the issue that you mentioned. On the benefit side of the equation do to the fact that big companies are always rotating there hardware lease agreements between different pc hardware venders you might be able to find a reasonable deal on a new model series of Think Pad