Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 8)

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@ioio4dio

I heard NSA can hack into the intel processor if its not blocked properly or flashed not sure but is it a real thing?

You probably mean this: Intel Management Engine - Wikipedia.

For this reason, Qubes recommends Neutralized/Disabled Intel ME. See here: Community-recommended computers.

See also: https://forum.qubes-os.org/t/intel-me-real-threat-for-ordinary-persons/7693.

@ioio4dio

Is that why people get the older ThinkPad like 230/430?

Also because of the freedom: Laptops | RYF.