If you like Thinkpads, get a Thinkpad. I'm typing this on an L13 which is nothing special. But it's a Thinkpad and it's good enough.
I mean is a laptop just needs to be good enough. It isn't a process worth optimizing. As for Libreboot, if that's your jam it's cool with me, but if you're looking at Apple laptops then it probably isn't among the values you are willing to suffer for. That's ok and it's ok if you decide it is.
The work you do with your laptop is what matters. Good luck.
I mean is a laptop just needs to be good enough. It isn't a process worth optimizing. As for Libreboot, if that's your jam it's cool with me, but if you're looking at Apple laptops then it probably isn't among the values you are willing to suffer for. That's ok and it's ok if you decide it is.
The work you do with your laptop is what matters. Good luck.