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Used ThinkPad Buyer's Guide:
http://ktgee.net/post/49423737148/thinkpad-guide
ThinkWiki - Info on ThinkPads & running GNU+Linux on them:
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkWiki
ThinkPad service guides w/ tutorial videos:
http://service.lenovo.partner-management.com/et.cfm?eid=1369
why are dandelions so fucking good
>>47348351
What the fuck is going on here?
>>47348381
He's having a snack m8, calm down.
>>47348115
>be me
>using linux for years, windows 7 on desktop
>had thinkpad x201 for over 3 years now, in love with it
>I have been offered to try out .net @ my work, they pay for my classes so why not
>install windows 8.1, everything is great and I love it
>x201 overheats and shuts down, it's constantly HOT
>never happened on linux
Am I missing something? Like some kind of patch or power manager? There's nothing on lenovo site and man, pic related - x201 doing nothing but chrome + 1 tab of 4chan.
Help ;_;
>>47348402
>32nm
here's your problem
>tfw replacing my X61T's latch
>tfw all the bezel screws are so tight as if the OEM doesn't want you to remove them
I have successfully replaced the latch but I almost stripped a couple of screws fuck that shit I am not doing that again
>>47348424
Dude like I don't give a shit about CPU power. I am not playing games, I am not rendering shit in 3D, I am using a motherfucking enhanced NOTEPAD to do my work. I could use first Core2Duo and not give a fuck.
Problem is: there's somehting off, I think it's some kind of driver problem, perhaps the gpu isn't supported or I fucked up my installation with 3rd party drivers (since there aren't any @ lenovo site).
>>47348351
>dandelions
I thought those were rocket leaves.
>>47348483
No, I'm pretty sure these are dandelion greens, I picked them myself.
>>47348351
>T61
>Win 8
>Eating weeds
pleb tier/10
>>47348430
If I remember correctly, the preference was nylon coated screws for a snug fit. Although I'm guessing that was just bad luck
>>47348402
Power management and the fact that windows 8 cannot into it properly because the lenovo utilities don't work properly on 8 on older machines
>>47348888
Uh so like I have to buy a new notebook then? Great
>>47348888
>dem quads
>>47348902
Well, >>47348888 is right- lenovo don't really give any new drivers to legacy machines anymore. I'm pretty sure that there is a good chance that T/W/X *30 won't get drivers for Win10 when it officially comes out.
Hell i plan using Win7 on my dankpad until it's not longer usable and only then fully switch to loonix, instead of dual booting.
>>47348944
Well I need to have windows 8.1 in order for me to actually dev using .net. Time to buy a fucking surface then, off I go.
>>47348902
Fucking jump on W7 you retard, what on earth made you choose W8 on a dinosaur of a laptop? What made you choose W8 in the first place?
>>47348955
Bad idea, as far as tablets go it's great but it's a shit laptop replacement.
Go get one of the newer Latitudes, great bang for you buck.
>>47348980
Then I have no idea which to choose. I need < 13" notebook, best compatibility I can get. Performance doesn't matter.
Eh shit.
>>47349009
I get your feeling brah, i also cannot into large laptops; anything bigger then 14 inches is too big for me to carry around.
I can kinda recommend trying to get a Latitude E6330 as far as small laptops go, it's cheap and pretty darn good for the dollar.
Otherwise i guess you could score an X230 if you need one.
>>47349070
>>47349009
Is it time for me to call you midgets
>>47348351
>Matej
>eating weeds
>poorfag laptop
is this what sandmonkeys do these days?
>>47349070
You got me thinking about Windows 10. I didn't realise it was this close to release. Since htye want me to convert to .Net i think Windows 10 compatible notebook is a must. Glad to know that someone is into portable hardware on /g/. Most of anons here use monstrobooks, that ain't for me.
Eh microsoft, I wouldn't mind paying you a few thousands for a notebook that wouldn't fail me.
>>47349092
How comes?
hello, what is the /g/eneral consensus on the t440?
>>47349145
it's shit
>>47349092
There is a fine line between a laptop that's portable and comfortable to use, and carrying around a W-series monsterpad with 2 HDD's+a kilo's worth of crust on the keyboard.
I personally use a W500 at home, but i wouldn't even think about trying to carry it around as a laptop (it has no battery either way).
>>47349102
It's time to upgrade, but you can always keep using your x201 at home. Again i'd strongly recommend the E6330 because the prices on them are starting to drop as well (they start at 300$ nowdays).
>>47349145
Well it's the latest Thinkpad a full voltage cpu. Although the trackpad is absolutely haram, good that now days you can put the T450's trackpad onto it.
>>47349209
Eh. It just feels wrong to know that hardware itself doesn't fail me but its support does. But yeah, I understand that from the point of developing software that it is pointless to keep on working on legacy hardware.
*sobs* My belowed notebook *sobs*
>>47348115
Just ordered this one, did I do well?
https://www.cyberport.de/lenovo-thinkpad-e550-20df004pge-notebook-i5-5200u-matt-full-hd-windows-8-1-1C30-3U8_1695.html
>>47349330
>https://www.cyberport.de/lenovo-thinkpad-e550-20df004pge-notebook-i5-5200u-matt-full-hd-windows-8-1-1C30-3U8_1695.html
you fucked up real bad son. Return that shit and buy a real thinkpad from the T/W/X line.
Anybody has a idea how to tighten the hinges on a x220?
>>47349343
Does the X carbon not considered as thinkpad maymay too /g/ ?
>>47349343
But they are fucking expensive and I'm poor
>>47349343
>that keyboard
NO
>>47349330
pull out now.
>>47349353
Not really, it's a good laptop but it's not quite a Genuine thinkpad.
>>47349384
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T440-Ultrabook-i5-4300U-8GB-128SSD-BACKLIT-4G-LTE-/311326973330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item487c889d92
Please enlighten me on how is that too expensive? (Although you will have to add a few extra shekels for the T450 trackpad)
>>47349402
Nah, the Edge series are shitty consumer products. I'm totally fine with the new keyboard, i just dislike the *40 generation trackpad since it's completely unusable .
Is it possible to replace the palm rest of an X201 with one that doesn't have a touchpad?
>>47349440
Yes, you just need to put the x200 palmrest onto it (and remove the trackpad)
What is a good price for a x230t in Europe? (UK incl.)
>>47349451
Sweet! Thanks.
>>47349604
Now there shouldn't be any compatibility issues as far as i know, but you might also need to get the x200 buttons as well.
>>47349460
bump
is $400 a good deal for a barely used t440?
>>47351007
Depends on the screen, If it's a HD+ or FHD then it's all good.
>>47351007
forgot to mention, i5 4300u version, I plan to replace the screen with a ips fullHD panel so it does not matter now
>>47351029
Yeah i guess it's fine.
>>47348115
My T420 will arrive tomorrow. I've never owned a Thinkpad before, so I'm pretty hype.
It's coming pre-installed with Win7, and I was wondering what you guys would recommend for someone that wants to try Linux for the first time. Was thinking maybe Mint or Lubuntu? Maybe on dual-boot?
And I don't know, just anything you want to tell me as advice, go ahead. I've already built my desktop for the heavy-lifting so I just need a nice study-work machine
>inb4 gentoo
>>47352274
(and when I say "maybe dual boot?" obviously I mean Win7 + insert linux distro here)
>>47352274
Well, Ubongo wasn't too bad on my dankpad. If you're new to loonix then try mint/elementary OS.
I still prefer to use wangblows because of muh legacy software.
>>47352274
If it's your first Linux experience, I'd recommend Mint or Xubuntu/Lubuntu, as they come with some non-free software by default that you might have trouble to install if you're completely new to Linux.
I'd also recommend to install mpv for your videos and okular for pdfs.
Should I get a T440p or a W541? for compsci, free laptop for college, my choice between those. Specs below. Thanks /g/
Lenovo 15” W541
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
NVIDIA Quadro K1100M 2G
Intel Core i7-4710MQ Processor (2.5GHz, 6MB, 47W)
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), with WWAN
Fingerprint Reader
Intel Dual Band Wireless 7260AC with Bluetooth 4.0
256GB Solid State Drive Serial ATA3 OPAL2.0
DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer
9 Cell Li-Ion Cylindrical Battery 99.9Wh
16GB PC3-12800 DDR3L (2 DIMM)
720p HD Camera
AC Adapter and Power Cord - 170W AC adapter
Lenovo 14” T440p
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M 1GB
Intel Core i7-4710MQ Processor (2.5GHz, 6MB, 47W)
14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900)
Fingerprint Reader
Intel Single Band Wireless 7260BN with Bluetooth 4.0
DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer
256GB Solid State Drive Serial ATA3 OPAL2.0
9 Cell Li-Ion Cylindrical Battery 99.9Wh
16GB PC3-12800 DDR3L (2 DIMM
720p HD Camera
AC Adapter and Power Cord - 135W AC adapter
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111638157103?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Is this a good deal? I want to get into the thinkpad masterrace
>>47354090
W541. the K1100M looks better than the 730M
If you can select the OS, make sure to pick "Win7 through downgrade rights for Windows 8"
>>47349460
€100
Now gimme.
>>47354225
>is this a good deal
There's 6 days left in the auction... what are you asking?
>>47354225
wait for last day and snipe
>>47354090
>AC Adapter and Power Cord - 170W AC adapter
>AC Adapter and Power Cord - 135W AC adapter
I hope you don't plan on carrying those around with you anyways
>>47348351
Why do people take pictures with potatoes?
>>47348430
The screws come out easily *with the correct bit*
Got a W500 which has been quite slow even when running loonix. What's the biggest problem with what I have, too little ram(currently have 2GB), slow as fuck HDD(about 50MB/s read) or just old hardware In general? Currently runing W7 on It.
>>47354577
Yeah that kind sounds lacking, especially for Wangblows7. What CPU do you have on it?
>>47354636
A penryn T9500 at 2.6GHz If I remember correctly.
>>47354711
Not the other anon, but you should upgrade ram and get an SSD. No reason you should be running that slow with a t9500. The only problem with SSDs is that once you get one you'll never go back to HDD.
>>47354711
Scratch that, It's a T9400 at 2.53GHz actually.
>>47354743
I'm planning on doing both of those only problem Is I'm currently kinda broke so I really have to think out what should I get first. I've seen through task manager that I'm getting "dangerously" close to using up all my ram so I'm guessing that what's making everything so slow Is windows using the pagefile on that slow as fuck HDD.
In such a case would It be better to have more RAM or an SSD first?
>>47354711
>>47354752
Go with what anon >>47354743 said.
Also the CPU is fine i guess, and the SSD will do wonders, might even want to just get another 2gb ram stick.
Mine personally has an X9100 in it, but it's a stationary computer anyways that's perma-connected to a dock&makeshit cooling pad hybrid.
>>47354800
Also I'm not sure what SSD to get since It kinda seems like a waste to get modern SSDs since the W500 Is still a SATA2 system but older(used) SSDs all have quite small capacities.
If my incoming T420 has 4GB ram, upgradeable to 16GB (but I won't probably have the cash to do that in the near future), should I install a 32 bit or 64 bit OS?
>>47354800
Ram. Do you have 2x1gb or 1x2gb setup? PC2-6300 is around 20 dollars for a 2gb stick. If you have one empty slot, it would help alot.
With the SSD, it depends on how much space you need. You might want to get a 128gb to boot from and then use the ultrabay for a hdd.
>>47354847
64 bit.
>>47354847
I honestly gotta ask? for what fucking reason would you even think about installing a 32-bit OS on a 64bit capable CPU?
>>47348351
Props on eating scavenger style.
Gotta reformat the HDD on my t42 for a new linux install. Still testing windows 10 on the t420.
>>47354888
I don't know, I heard things. Among them that Windows 64 bit limited 32bit app use to 2GB but I wasn't sure if that was true
Anyway thanks >>47354874
>>47354814
I'm thinking of just going all the way and maxing out the RAM at 8GB, just to be safe.
>>47354852
Currently running with 1x2GB PC3-8500. W500's max RAM Is 2x4GB.
I guess It's better to have an extra HDD In the ultrabay. Didn't want to get rid of the optical drive but It's better than wasting money on a bigger SSD.
Copped a dirt cheap T400 with a genuine copy of Windows Vista© Home Premium™. Which distro should I install?
I got a T440p yesterday off Craigslist. $350, i7-4600, 1600x900, nVidia, fingerprint reader. I'm not asking if I got a good deal because I know I did.
>not a real thinkpad
Yes it is and you know it.
>>47354943
Pick up another 2gb stick and a 128gb SSD. That will give you the most bang for your buck.
What do you use your computer for mostly? I personally only need 4gb of ram and I hardly ever use that much, but I only browse and do light coding on my rig.
>>47354943
Ehhh suit yourself, my W500 is doing good with a 2x2gb setup. plus i think a 4gb DDR2 stick might be a little expensive (not totally sure though).
>>47354911
It's just that if you already have a 64bit capable CPU, with ample ram, there is just no point in using a 32bit OS.
>>47354991
install gentoo
>>47355040
Nice one, just a t450 trackpad onto it and you have quite the nifty little machine.
Opened my T510 the other day to clean dust out of the heatsink. Now the latch is flacid. I'm guessing I need a spring, but will any Thinkpad spring work?
>bought a T400 there 6 months
>I want to power on today
>Everything seems OK
>Except the screen who's not on
>tfw
>>47355048
It's my second computer for when I'm away from my main rig so nothing that demanding, just Internet browsing and reading pdfs. What made me think It's better to go all the way and get 8GB was how fast It used up the 2GB It currently has but that could just happen with the first two gigs and since both you and >>47355083 have no problems with 4GB I guess It's a more rational decision to get less RAM and save up for the SSD faster.
>>47355083
>Ehhh suit yourself, my W500 is doing good with a 2x2gb setup. plus i think a 4gb DDR2 stick might be a little expensive (not totally sure though).
I tend to take a longer time to save up and splurge on things but like I said to the other guy, maybe It's better to just get less RAM. And yeah, 2x4GB Is considerably more expensive than 2x2GB.
Thanks to the both of you.
>>47355180
>implying teardowns aren't the best part of owning a Thinkpad
Start fixing that shit nigga.
>tfw I saw a qt girl using a x220 in the train last Thursday
>tfw she will never be my gf
>>47355249
She probably has a dick. Not that that's becessarily a problem.
>x200s
>decide to use the laptop on a battery to see how long it goes from 100% to 0%
>finally reach 0%, laptop dies
>plug it in to recharge
>battery icon blinks in orange
>2 hours later it is still blinking in orange
>ac adapter makes very quiet beep-beep-beep noises
>turn it on
>battery percentage is 1%
>wat.jpg
>unplug ac
>laptop dies
What is going on eh?
>>47355429
>ever bringing a lithium battery below 10%
you dun goofed
>>47354888
Because those 64-bit registers, pointers, etc will waste memory like there's no tomorrow.
Where to buy a thinkpad online in Canada? eBay and Craigslist seem expensive. I found a local liquidation place selling t400's for 119$ but what should I be checking for when I'm taking a look at the thinkpad?
Is it worth upgrading a T400 from a P8600 to a T9600?
>got a Thinkpad T420
>runs like a dream
>the trackpoint is actually more usable than the trackpad
>all for $250
I just wanted to say thanks for encouraging me to get this.
>>47356622
Welcome to the Trackpoint master race.
About 5 years ago, I picked up a L520 as my first Thinkpad.
Most of the case and hardware peripherals integrated into the laptop are shite and broken; clitmouse is fucked. No linux distro works for more than a week without hanging at boot. Thinkvantage button never worked.
As a result, I'm hesitant to pick up a Thinkpad again.
What can I expect from a Thinkpad T-series vs my L-series? What kind of Linux support does it offer? Without being hyperbolic, how rugged is a T-series?
I'm semi new to /g/
From what I've gathered these threads are like fingerbox threads on /b/
amirite?
>>47358086
>>47356541
For 20 dollars it is. What are the stats on the rest of the build?
>>47354090
Agreed on the W541. Please get the better graphics card (2100) and you want to get the 3k monitor. Ask your parents for the cash. Yes it's worth to wait weeks.
/g/, know where you find Thinkpad W541 ready-to-order with 3k monitor? They all seem to be only 1080p...
>>47358026
Buy a t series or don't. Nobody cares enough to try and sell you on it.
>>47358086
How could I have been so blind ;_;
>I'm wasting my life
>>47358026
T/W/X series have a Mg rollcage(to avoid motherboard flex), they use better materials and build quality and have better linux support than L-series.
W series are T-series but with extra hardware (and weight).
(If you get a T/W/X*30 or later model install a SSD because the APS won't work)
Hey /g/ I kind of need a laptop upgrade and I want a more recent computer with a decent graphics processor. I also would prefer one with some kind of pen input tech for drawing.
I want either a 14 inch thinkpad yoga (2015 of course) or a 15 inch. Which one should I get?
>>47360074
This is a thinkpad thread, don't try to hijack it.
>>47348351
It gets old quick.
>>47348115
Threw Windows 10 preview on my T530 last night. Runs flawlessly, didn't have to manually install any thinkpad vendor drivers, they all get pulled down in windows update.
That really is something Windows does well now, at least.
Win10 is bretty good too, or, it will be, compared to 7. Lots of legacy interface shit mixed in with the new.
One thing though, Win10 pulls down new Win10 synaptic touchpad drivers which allow for more functionality and actually improve the thinkpads trackpad responsiveness, especially when scrolling. That + Win10 gestures, it's gonna be Mac OS up in here, which I cant wait for.
>>47348115
if anyones looking for trackpoint caps i found this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180684699915
theres only two left.
>>47348351
I read about dandelion salad in my german textbook in 1st grade, tasted like shite.
>>47348115
sqt a shit
where does one look to get ram upgrades, specifically for t430?
>>47362686
RAM is standardized, the modules don't have to be specifically for a T430. Just make sure it's the correct standard.
>>47358129
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181693753635?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
and I added a 64gb ssd
>>47362877
Looks good. Would probably stick more ram in there though. I've been eying the t9600 myself, but it won't make much of a difference in my t61. You got a good deal on the t400 too. You plan on librebooting it?
>>47362910
Maybe later. Can you recommend a good distro?
