refurbished/used thinkpads are the way to go. try thinkpads from somewhere around 5-10 yrs ago. ask ur brother what he wants from a laptop. if he want older tech there’s definitely great options

why refurbished/used thinkpads? they’re rugged. many thinkpads from 10+ yrs ago still look brand-new and function perfectly fine, whereas laptops from dell, hp, etc. would be falling apart (literally), or already have

here’s where u can find a list of every thinkpad model and the specs of most of them

try looking on ebay

THINKPADS. these things can last a decade or more 🤩

do you plan on using the same laptop for a long time? do you think you’ll need a durable and rugged laptop that will last years? if so, i suggest a thinkpad. there’s a great second-hand market for them, try looking around on ebay i suppose

good luck finding the right laptop for you!