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Other business laptops are also welcome in /tpg/ (e.g. Dell Latitude/Precision, HP EliteBook/ZBook).
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If you're looking for purchase advice, READ THE BUYERS GUIDE FIRST. Then post, stating budget and requirements (e.g. size and performance).
Don't buy anything OTHER THAN T, X AND W/P SERIES if you want the Real ThinkPad Experience™
Recommended models:
T420 - 14", normal size
X220 - 12.5", lightweight
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Why ThinkPad? (also applies to other business laptops)
>Used machines are plentiful and cheap.
>Excellent keyboards - tactile feel and quiet.
>Great durability: chassis uses a magnesium rollcage for structural integrity, with high quality plastic body panels.
>Utilitarian design: e.g. indicator LEDs, 7 row keyboard layout on older models.
>Docking stations that easily turns your laptop into a desktop.
>Easy to repair, upgrade and maintain thanks to readily available service manuals for every model. Spare parts are easy and cheap to obtain.
>The best trackpoint (that red thing in the middle of the keyboard). Great for those who type a lot or hate swiping their fingers all over a touchpad.
>Excellent GNU/Linux & *BSD support.
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Used ThinkPad Buyers Guide:
http://ktgee.net/tpg
New guides by xsauc:
http://www.dankpads.com
EPP discount for new ThinkPads (USA & Canada only, usually 15%+ off):
http://pastebin.com/UtEixUJD
ThinkWiki - Info on ThinkPads and running GNU/Linux on them:
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkWiki
ThinkPad service guides w/ tutorial videos:
https://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/
ThinkPad wallpaper collection:
https://imgur.com/a/NlepZ
>tfw thinkpads will never be like they used to anymore
Fuck it, X220 in the mail, upgrading from my X200t.
I will try to make it last another decade.
>>53759638
that's $50 extra for a slightly more powerful gpu, right? and that listing doesn't even mention the resolution of the screen
>>53759677
i don't care about looks
>>53759913
$50 extra for a more powerful gpu, twice the ram and the ssd, sorry. does seem to be worth it, but i don't live in the us
Where do I look to buy ThinkPads used?
I'm too scared to go look at shit in person, especially for stuff like craigslist
>>53760001
ebay
>>53760001
>I'm too scared to go look at shit in person, especially for stuff like craigslist
meet in a public place, like a cafe, where you will be able to turn on the laptop, test its wifi, the charger etc.
>>53760081
I'm scared of social interaction, not the rape/murder stuff
Can anyone recommend a ThinkPad laptop for using with Solidworks?
Would I be able to put a w520 heatsink in a t520?
I swapped an i7 into a base model and if I enable hyperthreading temps will go through the roof. Without hyperthreading I'm getting beyond 95c on high loads.
My second idea was to water cool it since I can make a custom block, then have a bracket to mount the rad on the side. Would still be somewhat portable if I can find somewhere to get 12v from the laptop. But yeah swapping to w520 heatsink would be way better.
>>53760440
why didn't you just buy a w520?
>>53760486
t520 was way cheaper, also didn't do much research before I bought it.
A guy on Craigslist is selling a ThinkPad R61 for around $40. Should I get it?
>>53760622
Yes
>>53755429
Not amazing, but if its in physically good shape you should be fine. Looks like you need some new thermal paste. Also got the shit resolution.
>>53757503
Fedora 23 on my T420 is fucking comfy as hell.
How bad is the screen on the t420?
Just for programming/text editing and some web browsing.
I'm not trying to shill or anything and I know how much /g/ hates razer products but I was thinking about buying a Razer stealth (razer's new ultrabook) over something like a macbook air it's around the same price $1k is this a good idea? I don't want it for gaming.
these dipshits are trying to steal /tpg/
>>53761043
>>53761043
>>53761043
raid thread post Thinkpad content
>>53761056
Is it really a system? Especially with how old the model is?
>>53761345
Why act like a child? You're just boosting them btw.
What's the most pain free way to clean below a T420's keyboard?
I believe a crumb of bread got in there and I've heard it get crushed around when I'm typing. It's probably fine dust by now, but it makes me nervous it could damage the keys or something
Okay, which one of you is this?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/IBM-laptop-T60-/182070757104
>>53761268
Not horrible, the 1600x900 is obviously better, but its still a usuable device for that stuff with the lower res.
>>53761536
Compressed air
>>53761605
Compressed air without taking the keyboard apart or taking it apart?
>>53761374
*Is it really a good system?
>>53761536
Compressed air or a vacuum. Toothpaste dipped in rubbing alcohol works good to break up any grime elsewhere on the thinkpad.
>>53761652
I think you mean toothbrush
>>53761706
>not wanting that minty fresh thinkpad smell
Does anyone have any experience with the x1 yoga? I was approved to receive a 2 in 1 for school and was told I could request a surface book if need be. I know the draws of ThinkPads are upgradability, build quality, and price. Well, 2 of those don't apply to the x1 yoga because it's new and the profile doesn't allow for upgradability. So does the build quality and design trump the surface book?
>>53759849
Sandy Bridge may very well last that long. I wouldn't doubt it.
>>53761562
>animoos, sanic, Windows
disgusting
Is $199 Canadian for a refurbished T420 an alright price? A local computer shop here has it listed in a flyer for that price.
What are you waiting on /tpg/?
I've got a couple of 128GB sharks. Should be here in a week
>>53761562
>anime
>sanic
have fun washing off the autism
Read the guide but not looking for a used device ever. It just sketches me out let's leave it at that.
Somebody is most likely buying my PC this Friday for 1300. Possibly 14-1500 if he wants the sound system and monitor too. I need a laptop for college. I feel obligated to fall for the thinkpad meme. Going to college for Math major + CS minor for muh options.
What's the best thinkpad to get? Hoping for 8GB of RAM, SSD + HDD, 1080p and good battery life. If it has a 500gb ish SSD then no HDD required. Very flexible in the specs it just needs to have power and last me the next 4 years. Budget is 700-1100. A little more if absolutely necessary but I want to buy extended warranty and or insurance on it because I'm going to be broke in college.
What do you guys recommend? If you recommend I go elsewhere than lenovo then that's okay to.
>>53761562
I want that sticker
>you wouldn't download a car
>>53761845
Somebody's gotta make a "You wouldn't download a ThinkPad" with the colored logo.
>>53761813
I think syrupniggers on average pay just a bit more than we do here in the US in syrupshekels. If it isn't total bottom-barrel specs, then it's a fair price. Not great but fair.
I'll defer to a Canuck who has his finger on the pulse of the local market.
>>53761830
Since you're autistic, rich and need 1080p, I recommend the T460p.
>>53761830
You're in the wrong place. /tpg/ largely buys 2-3 year old models (or older, point being off business lease) on eGay and fixes them up. So...
>>53761998
this
Bought x220, which keyboard is the best keyboard for these? Model numbers/part numbers? Is it lite-on?
>>53761998
>Autistic
Why? I've literally never had a good experience with used electronics ever.
I'm not rich. ~1400 is kind of pricey for me at the moment. Is there anything you could recommend in the 700-1100 range?
---mid edit---
So if most people here would prefer used, then at least give me a recommendation of which series to look at new. I just need a decent screen and good power. But above all I need it to last me the next 4 years.
>>53761813
If it is a 1600x900 screen then it's a good price. But honestly you're almost better off getting from eBay. I've seen people charging retarded amounts for Thinkpads here... like $400 syrupbux for a 1600x900 T420.
>>53761975
The exchange rate is actually pretty bad. I miss the Canadian Golden Age of buying online.
I got pic related for a little over $290 USD, fantastic deal you might say, but factor in the exchange rate and it ends up being closer to $390 CAD. Also keep in mond very few of us have seen substantial salary increases since the dollar took a shit, and we pay more in tax (will be paying even more soon, thanks to Mr. Prettyhair).
http://houston.craigslist.org/sys/5498286014.html
Good deal?
Why do ulefones look so sleek and sexy?
>>53761944
based on http://www.slideshare.net/arnoudengelfriet/you-wouldnt-download-a-car
>>53762050
>define "decent"
>define "good"
Nobody's going to be able to give you any advice if you just throw vague adjectives out there. It's not magic. Nobody knows what will suit your use case more than you do, if you'll take the time to do your due diligence and research.
>>53760622
Seems it is actually a R61e. Is it still worth?
>>53762220
If you use it for tablet things, like internet surfing, the C2D will not disappoint.
>>53762195
In all fairness I did already mention a preference to 1080p and 8GB of RAM. I'm far more concerned with durability over the next 4 years though.
My T420 just got here--currently posting from it. What are the dankest things to do before using it to it's full potential?
>>53762289
Delete the superfish that those clever chinks put on it .
>>53762289
Install GNU/Linux.
>>53762244
Looking at thinkwiki, you could go with:
W500 or later (510, 520, etc)
X240 or later
T440s or later
All meet your stated requirements. Don't buy anything but T, X, or W if you want durability.
>>53762303
I dun have superfish, I have made a chink in their armor.
>thinkpad suddenly shut off
>now whenever I try to turn it on all I get it the power light
>no bios screen
wat do
>>53763165
replace cmos battery?
>>53763165
does the screen turn on at all?
>>53763165
Plug in an external screen to rule out a dead lcd on your laptop.
>>53763165
use Phoenix Down via button trick
>cross your fingers
>>53762244
W520. It's a cheap powerhouse with support for 32GB RAM and a 1080p or 1600x900 display.
I bought mine for $175 on eBay since it was a "parts" model (Protip: they're cheaper with no HDD/Windows install), it's worth it.
>>53763253
>>53763272
The screen doesn't turn on at all, but I don't think it's the screen since it pretty much doesn't do anything at all. No drive noises or anything.
>>53763276
What is that?
>>53763234
I'll try this.
>>53763491
>remove AC and battery
>hit power button 10 times in 1 second intervals
>on 10th time, hold for 30 sec
It discharges it completely and *may* allow it to startup correctly. Worked for me before on several different TPs.
>>53763532
forgot to add
>after 30 sec hold, replace batt and AC
>hit power button normally
>>53763532
>>53763234
neither worked ;_;
I noticed when I plug it in the power light comes on, and then it turns off, and then it turns back on and stays on. If I turn it off after that, then when I turn it on again it just turns on one time.
Does that mean anything?
Pls help, I want to buy thinkpad but would rather not spend more than $200. The t60 looks really comfy but the performance seems lacking. Should I go for the t420? Size is irrelevant
>>53762121
0/10 thinkpad not wobbly enough
Has anyone succesfully oiled a cpu fan on a thinkpad?
My T430 has been being awfully loud since I dropped it once a few months back, even at the lowest PWM setting it's louder than a stock desktop Intel boxed cooler at 100% speed, I'm pretty the bearing broke and the oil leaked out or something like that.
Since the whole heatsink is 40€ and I'm poor as fuck I'd prefer trying to oil it back up myself, can the bearing be accessed by just popping the keyboard up?
>>53764129
what do you guys think of this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Upgraded-Lenovo-ThinkPad-14-1-T420-128GB-MSATA-SSD-6GB-RAM-Windows-10-/222051699172?hash=item33b35009e4:g:VlIAAOSwKtlWsCHQ
Here is a good deal for you americans (im from europe)
https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=344&acctid=963
>>53763657
Any beep codes?
Try unplugging the battery and ac. Then hold down the power button for 30 seconds. Then plug in your battery and turn it on.
Sometimes this will fix it.
>>53760142
Any way of not running your battery down aside from not using it? On Linux.
>>53765431
>Brightness down
>Use integrated graphics if you can disable your GPU
>Disable one CPU core if your needs aren't too crazy
I know it's not related to the OS, but that's how I maximize battery life if I know i'm gonna be out with the laptop for a while.
>>53765456
No, I meant not reducing its maximum capacity as quickly.
>>53764910
>dat guinea pig
>>53765491
Use a battery manager. There's a few out there for GNU/Linux. Set it to charge only between 40-75%.
do all T420s have dedicated nvidia graphics alongside Intel HD? or are most of them just traditional integrated-only?
>>53766424
They're either integrated and dedicated, or integrated only, models with the dedicated GPU and integrated can disable their GPU and run on the intel HD3000, which I find cool.
Appropriate idle temps for an i7 2620M @ 2.70GHz in an x220?
Currently hovering around ~50 euro degrees.
>>53765697
Why only up to 75%, and not 100%?
>>53764252
>Upgraded 6GB (4GB x 2GB) RAM
seller can't into maths
>>53764383
A fucking steal, but sadly they arent shipping.
>>53766424
I would say most T420s you find will be intel only.
>>53766572
Better than when they say Dual core = 2GHz x 2GHz = 4GHz processor
Hey tpg. My friend is selling Dell Latitude 7450 with fullhd IPS screen and i5 for a pretty good price (~1000 usd). Condition is mint. What do you think, should I go for it?
>>53767275
Looks like a really cool machine, a lot better than those new gray thinkpads I'd say get it if you want laptop with some current hardware.
>>53764252
It probably doesn't have the 1600x900 screen.
>>53767275
Did you even check eBay? Brand new i7 for $700 - you can get even cheaper if you shop around.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Latitude-Ultrabook-E7450-2-6Ghz-i7-5600U-8GB-128GB-SSD-Touchscreen-Win8-pro-/111786650818?hash=item1a0700ecc2:g:jToAAOSwdvpWDYGC
The Dell E7470 track point actually feels good. Much better than their previous failed attempts at a track point
>not shallow in which you would have to provide a stupid amount of pressure to move anywhere
>sensitivity feels good out of the box
>middle scroll actually comfy to use
>big left and right click buttons with tactile feel
>best looking track point cap imo
Well played
Share yourthinkfan.conf
I'm on a W540 but using settings from Archwiki for T420:(0, 0, 42)
(1, 40, 47)
(2, 45, 52)
(3, 50, 57)
(4, 55, 62)
(5, 60, 67)
(6, 65, 72)
(7, 70, 77)
(127, 75, 32767)
>>53767493
I actually did, thanks for the heads-up. I'm in Europe though, in the poor part of it. Shipping laptop from US will be expensive and import taxes suck balls. Buying something from Deutschland is expensive as fuck.
Besides, his laptop has 1x 8gb ram and a 256gb ssd I think.
>>53767537
Cool! Do you own one of those?
>>53767584(0, 0, 55)
(1, 48, 60)
(2, 50, 61)
(3, 52, 63)
(4, 56, 65)
(5, 62, 75)
(7, 70, 32767)
i had no fucking idea what i was doing setting it up on my t420, but it keeps the i7 cool so meh.
>>53766562
Around capacity, the battery gets hotter, which causes the cell to start to degrade.
>>53767620
Nope, I'm setting it up for a client. I'm exposed to a lot of Dell machines here and by far this one sports the best track point.
The business class workstations have the worst track point by far.
Would I be able to comfortably watch chinese cartoons in 720p on an x200 with linux? they are going for £60 considering picking one up.
Besides the retarded amount of ram would this be a good purchase?
http://ewegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=9SIA5WM2EF3068
>>53768675
Fucked up the link
http://newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=9SIA5WM2EF3068
>>53768686
And I did it again im fucking dumb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5WM2EF3068
>>53768698
Unless you REALLY want some BS 1 year warranty, its not worth the price. You could get one for $100 cheaper on ebay and actually see the condition of the machine. However the 16GB RAM and higher res screen are nice.
>>53768118
Yes.
Hey /tpg/
I found a T420 for about $140 on ebay, refurbished business laptop with no OS on disk. The OS issue isn't a big one, but I was wondering if I should go on it? It looks like a bunch of surplus work laptops, but they look like they boot to the BIOS without a password so that shouldn't be an issue.
>X220 is showing as "in transit" on ebay, but not even collected on the courier's site
>it was marked posted two days ago
Worry.jpg
>>53768698
Why not this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5WM22X6581
>>53767006
you could just get a local transport firm to pick it up for you and package it for some bux.
>>53769286
For reference: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-T420-i5-2430M-2-4GMHz-4G-320GB-Notebook-Laptop-WINDOWS-7-COA-/322040925657?hash=item4afb228dd9:g:QAcAAOSwUuFWzlwR#rwid
>>53762240
If it is actually a R61e, then it's not a Core 2 Duo. It could be a Intel Celeron 540.
>>53769772
>768p
Avoid.
>>53771138
I have a dedicated rig for games/movie watching, I just want something cheap to do classwork on while I'm out of the apartment. Will the res really matter that much?
>>53771765
If you don't mind getting eye cancer then sure it doesn't matter.
>>53772326
[spoiler]I have terrible eyesight anyway[/spoiler]
>just found records on my oldass tripcode at rebeccablacktech archive
>tfw that's my first thinkpad
>tfw no face
>>53773564
Who else thinks old thinkpads looked better than modern thinkfaggottry?
>>53766572
Maybe he meant 4gb + 2gb for 6gb.
I have besides my T440p a X200s with a horrible display so i plan to upgrade to a new 12" Laptop. Which will do the game for
>light coding
>sufring
>playing full hd movies on it
without starting the fan to max. I want it to be silent.
>>53773796
What models have 1080p screen upgrade kits, and how available are this kits?
I really want a think pad for that can play my BD release chinese cartoons
>>53773619
i like older thinkpads (2008-2012) because in that era when every brand came out with thinner, glossier and plastickier laptops, thinkpads remained black and bulky without compromising customizability and obeying current laptop design guidelines like they do now. at least they're still reinforced and rugged (for now).
>>53773886
The 1080p display is external not internal. I am ok with the HD Display internal.
It should just be silent playing 1080p videos
>>53773901
literally a meme laptop plastered with meme stickers of a meme aesthetic.
>>53773947
>implying there's anything wrong with that
>>53767006
Man, government auctions can be so cash. I once bought a lot of ten T500s off the City of Owen Sound for about 200 Canadabux. Nobody else at the auction wanted them since they thought shit was all ancient. This was back in 2013 when they actually still had value as well. Since they were all 1280x800 screens I just kept my existing T400 and slowly got rid of them on Kijiji over the course of several weeks (mostly sold them to students in the city where I was going to university). Made about $2,300 doing that.
>>53773916
I don't know what the fuck Lenovo was thinking by switching to the current form factor. They always had the enterprise market by the balls, and everyone who bought Thinkpads for personal use had nowhere else to go. Now that they've bent to the current trends, they've only succeeded in commoditising their product. We can get something similar from pretty much anyone.
Ordered an IPS panel for my X220 today just because I've been neglecting it for my X220T..
Did I fuck up? What's the status on the FHD ones?
>found used X1 Carbon (3rd gen, i7 5600U, 8GB, etc.) going for 1000$ local currency (Norwegian krone)
>Costs twice as much new
>Completely new, booted up once, 3 year warranty from Lenovo on S/N
Should I, /g/?
im new to thinkpads, and i read that you can run ivy bridge processors on the t430?
if so, which ivy bridge processors are compatible? has anyone here ever done the swap?
>>53775542
I thought t430 came with ivy stock?
>>53775526
absolutely. the x1 is a sexy as hell machine. finn.no?
I just found this thinkpad I've never seen before in my basement. Its acting really weird.
I boot it up, and it makes a beeping noise. Then a blank screen. I close the laptop, then open it and I see a BIOS menu, then it makes a rhythmic beeping noise then promptly goes away
What's going on?
>>53775975
i thought they were sandy bridge?
>>53776011
Yeah. Same dude had a similar X1 Carbon on Finn earlier, don't remember which specs it had, though.
>>53776118
no
sandy bridge is T420
Can anyone ID this IBM era Thinkpad? https://charlotte.craigslist.org/sys/5457374148.html
Also, worth the price?
https://world.taobao.com/item/43779473864.htm?fromSite=main
anyone consider running these 1440p displays?
> tfw I bought my first thinkpad
> tfw it's the best laptop I ever owned
thinkpad yoga best thinkpad
What is /g/'s opinion on the new P series? Waste of money? How well does Intel HD 520 perform? I'm not buying the laptop for gaming but I'd like to be able to do something on it when I'm bored since I'm selling my PC.
Can it play battlefield 4 on low settings? What about the T460s? Can that do it? Probably play Minecraft, trials HD, battlefield and Sims or something.
It looks like my options are the t460s or the p50. The x260 looks good but their website doesn't offer any other SSD sizes than 128gb.
>>53776618
Me here. Overlooked the select option that allows me to customize everything.
The thinkpad T560 looks sweet. Just under a grand for i5 6300U, 8Gb RAM, backlit with number pad and ~16" fhd IPS touch screen.
I was going to buy an SSD to go with it since paying 230$ for a 256gb SSD is a ripoff.
Is it worth it to buy a laptop with ddr3 RAM now that ddr4 is available and not much more costly?
>mfw x201 fan has been blowing extremely fast since yesterday for no fucking reason
>>53776910
Welcome to the botnet.
>>53776910
It means your computer is going faster.
>>53776934
All I've been doing is editing text files and shit posting.
>>53776292
R50
How'd I do /g/?
>new
>ideapad
>3 year protection
I'm such trash.
>>53778510
>always on usb hdmi reader
wtf, it it already alwayys on? what are they playing at?
This clit mouse is awesome. Turned off my trackpad in BIOS a week ago and it's been a battle but now I see the light. No turning back.
>>53778510
That checklist seems all over the place.
>SODIMM
>One Year
>EN:English
Any ways, you should cancel that order and buy something used for half the price and more options/power
>>53778620
This. And with the money saved you can buy an ssd and some more RAM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T430-14-Intel-i7-2-9GHz-Nvidia-NVS-5400-4GB-500GB-Win-7-Pro-KC-/201552081970?hash=item2eed70b432:g:vdMAAOSwdU1W9c7x
is this a good deal? seems like it is, isnt this the best t430? it even has the nvidia discrete gpu.
>>53778685
It's kind of a lot of money for only 4GB of ram, but that's a nice chip, and it is in good condition, really up to you if you want to throw more RAM in it.
>>53778708
isn't ram cheap anyways? and i cant seem to find any other t430s that have the discrete GPU for any cheaper.
>>53778732
It is, 8GB of DDR3 is nothing, I'm after at least a T420 for this reason.
>>53778685
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T430-14-Intel-i7-2-9GHz-Nvidia-NVS-5400-4GB-500GB-Win-7-Pro-KC-/201552081970?hash=item2eed70b432:g:vdMAAOSwdU1W9c7x
Release Date
2012
>>53778782
your point?
>>53778802
Not sure why he posted that, I think /tpg/ is well aware of their old ass hardware.
I think I want to get a skin for my T410 top. Is there a good place to get them?
>>53778836
yeah, i wouldnt want to pay $900+ for something that i'll just be typing and playing a little TF2 on.
question /g/:
Currently using an x200s, and while its a great laptop and i love it I'm looking for something a lot more modern. Looking at the x260 mainly.
so to anyone here who has an x250/x260: how does it compare in form factor to the older models? I know the chiclet keyboard is worse and that the base model comes with a shit screen, but I'll just buy the 1080p screen model.
Thanks!
Has anyone used this to clean their used thinkpads? Does it work?
http://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Clean-27003-Automotive-Pop-Up/dp/B003GYV8A8?ie=UTF8&keywords=cyber%20clean&qid=1459386660&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4
>>53779171
I've never used dedicated electronics cleaner, but I think it's cheaper to use 70 percent isoprobyl alcohol and a paper towel, it's pretty nice on the plastics of mine.
>>53779251
So how would you recommend I clean the speaker grill on my T420 without having to dismantle it?
>>53779350
cum
>>53779350
I have a little dirt devil hand vacuum for sucking the crap out of the crevices of my desktop and laptop, works well.
>>53779399
Wow! We are all laughing at how funny your post is. Are a comedian perchance? If not you should pursue a life of comedy because I can tell by your one post that you are a comedic genius!!!
/s
Don't ever reply to me again unless you are contributing to the thread.
Are ideapads durable? They look like any other laptop but the specs are crazy compared to other models. 900$ for a dGPU GTX 950 4GB. It doesn't specify that it's an M model but it probably is. Still though. One of the few models with HQ processors and DDR4.
Is it worth it? Should I bite the bullet and get the ideapad or stick with the P50s I convinced myself I buy? I was hoping for a clit mouse desu.
>>53779451
cum
>>53779559
>all that consumerism mentality
Don't fall for it...
Yes it's a 950M, and if it has DDR4, then it's probably a soldered memelake, meaning it's overpriced garbage.
>>53779628
Pretty much this, it'll really only be a nice machine for a year or to before it either breaks or starts aging rapidly.
>>53778564
always on = you can charge your cell phone via the laptop while your laptop is off.
>>53779594
>>53778564
>>53779661
I see why it's confusing, my laptop has the same thing, but it calls it power sharing.
>>53778675
Thanks /o/
>>53779690
>>53779661
I think the especially confusing part is the always on HDMI...
What're you gonna charge with an HDMI port.
>>53779717
My wife's son
>>53759755
I've been running a lot of heavy software on my x200 lately. Pic related, it's my temps.
I need a new laptop.
>>53779638
>>53779628
Oh shit H means soldered. Okay. Fuck. Honestly I don't know shit about laptops. I didn't even know you could change out CPU's.
So even though it's going to cost me more to get the P50s which has a lesser processor(6300U) and DDR3L and a quadro m500m, I should still get it?
Can I buy aftermarket laptop graphics cards? That m500m might as well be a 920m. Lower bandwidth RAM and dual core i5 for about 300 more than the idea pad 700.
But the p50s looks way more durable and attractive than that sleek modern shit. Fuck. What do?
>>53779776
Temps on my T420 with a few programs open
>>53779782
Do some research. It took me awhile before I decided on the e6440. It has every feature I want and the future upgradability I might need. The price was right so I took the plunge.
Lots of dGPUs are built onto the mobo, but if you're looking specifically for a modular GPU slot in a laptop, look at the Dell Precision laptops. m4800 is pretty much god tier for that.
anything with a U is going to be ULP (Ultra Low Power) and those are usually soldered. Also anyting from intel starting with a 6 is skylake, and not worth it.
Look for laptops from 2013, or 2014, very good prices, and the only, literally the only improvements between them and the newest generation is lower power consumption and shit like m.2 support, which i'm still not sold on.
>>53779852
>>53779782
By the way, one good way to really evaluate a laptop is to search for the model number + the words "owners Manual"
so "m4800 Owners Manual"
this will essentially discuss all the hardware features and supported upgrades. There are also tons of "Owners club" threads on various laptop forums where they talk about custom mod potential.
>>53773619
I think everyone here thinks that. Why do you think the **20 series Thinkpads are the newest ones anyone recommends?
>>53779852
>>53779888
Let me explain a little something.
I'm going into college. I have approximately 1400-1500 to spend. I'd prefer not to have to do much more than buy an SSD and RAM. I'd also highly prefer to buy new because I -need- a 4 year gusrantee/warranty. If I'm left without a computer in college I'm fucked. I'm mainly looking for a PC with a solid processor, 8GB RAM. And GPU equivalent of about a 940M. Soldered isn't that big of an issue because if the PC fails or gets crappy on me I'll make a warranty claim since it covers 100% of all cases including if I smack it with a hammer.
That being said. I'm looking for durability and performance. I really like the P50s but the 6300U dual core i5 bugs the hell out of me. Sure it's hyperthreaded but it's 15w. I want the performance. I can't go from a 5820k/gtx 980 down to a 920m and 6300u and be happy
>>53779963
My dude, you are wasting your money.
>>53780002
I appreciate the input but without any supported evidence i really couldn't care. I need as high end of a PC I can get within my budget while preferably staying close to the classic thinkpad look but that's not a requirement.
>>53780049
"A fool and his money are soon parted"
>>53780058
>>53779963
http://www.alienware.com/
http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-systems
https://www.asus.com/us/notebooks/
This is probably more your speed, cheers m8.
>>53780168
>>53780168
What model is this, guys?
>>53780534
A consumer one.
>>53777250
Thanks M8
>>53778841
You are better off getting a sheet of the material and cutting it to size, its not a very complicated shape.
>>53760317
W520, W530, W541, P50,...
Just make sure it has a Quadro GPU
My t420 coming in tomorrow. Super excited
>>53780534
Nevermind, found it. It's an X260.
>>53780575
X260s are marketed to business users.
>>53780683
>locked BIOS
kek
>>53775542
> and i read that you can run ivy bridge processors on the *t420*?
fixed that for you
And yes, with a BIOS patch it's possible to use IvyBridge CPUs on T420 laptops
T430 was designed with Ivy Bridge on mind but it supports SB though
>>53778510
>10 Home
>not 10 Pro nor 7 Pro
enjoy your crippled OS
>3Y depot
>not 3y onsite
what??
pic related shows a (relatively) balanced configuration. Most thinkpads sold in my country come like this.
>>53779251
Is there any problem with using 100% isopropyl alcohol?
>>53780749
so could the t430 essentially be upgraded with newer, quad core i7s?
>>53780793
if they're ivy bridge i7's, yes
>>53780749
>And yes, with a BIOS patch it's possible to use IvyBridge CPUs on T420 laptops
I saw this was being worked on a while ago but I never thought it would actually work even if the chipset is essentially the same.
Is there an actual BIOS mod that just werks, or are people still working on it?
>>53780843
in the forums ive been reading, no BIOS patches were even mentioned.
>>53780764
not sure, but it does the job for be without hurting anything.
>>53781108
>but it does the job for be without hurting anything.
The 70% I mean, cause it's like $1.29 for a bottle.
>>53781390
>Name fell off
>>53776436
holy shit I'm hard.
BUYING.
>>53781671
>that
>8gb ram
>i7
>258gb ssd
why even buy a new laptop?
i literally cant see a good reason to.
>>53759755
Went on craigslist and found a T430 posted last week that is in pretty rough shape.
Nonetheless, the price seems very fair and I texted the guy.
Now we're having a conversation about what distributions of Linux and BSD we use.
god do I love the thinkpad community.
>>53782320
That's another reason why I love business hardware in general, you're dealing with a more technically inclined user base.
>>53782439
I've noticed this as well.
>"this machine comes with Intel GMA 3000, you can't play any games on it"
>"this is a business class machine, it's meant for spreadsheets"
>"mediocre for gaming"
fuck the police
>>53782735
>>53782814
Based Penryn laptop.
Does R60's trackpoint middle button fit into an X60?
>>53784466
yes, afaik they are all the same square mounting peg.
>>53782735
>UT99
>Revolt
You's my nigga.
Is the y50 a good gaming laptop?
Is there a better Game Machine for under 1000$?
>>53785820
Just buy a cheap used thinkpad and a gaming PC/ps4
>>53785820
I think a base spec MSI Ghost comes with an 860M for around 800USD
I got a T-510 with windows 7 and I'm experiencing a lot of tearing. Not only in videos, but also when browsing.
Nvidia drivers are updated, but the problem persist.
Formerly it was running the beta test of w10, and linux. Neither of them had any tearing.
Any suggestions?
>>53786925
either the thermal paste on the gpu or the gpu itself is going bad senpai, those old machines tend to have separate graphics chips
>>53786934
I think it is a problem with windows, since I don't get the same error on linux, and I just began to get it after installing windows 7.
How can I clean the speaker grill of a T420?
Do they not sell any reasonably priced T or X series Thinkpads with a 1080p screen? Are there any issues that come with replacing the screen with a 1080p one? I don't know if I could go back to 720p.
Which screen is the best for x200 series?
The AFFS 1280x800 or 1440x900 LED backlit model. (not sure if the last one is TN or IPS tho, tired of browsing all these useless forums)
Will a x200t motherboard fit in x200s?
Does CL6 PC3-8500 4GB modules actually exist?
Well, I found one that might work, sadly noone is selling it, even ebay and ali
Picrelated.
>>53788092
Alcohol + Toothbrush
>>53787324
Uninstall the video driver, install the last one. Check the screen Hz's, maybe are below 60
>>53788092
You have asked this at least 5 times now.
>>53776025
Rhythmic beeping noises means there's something fucked with the hardware of your computer. Look up "beep error codes"
>the dock I bought 2 weeks ago is set to be delivered today .
Finally. Fuck smartpost.
>>53776025
Stick a post card in it or google the beep code readings. Also consider to reflash bios.
![[deanzel] Fate Zero - 05 [BD 1080p Hi10p Dual Audio FLAC][c1287ee5].mkv_snapshot_06.57_[2016.03.31_20.59.38].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/V2hIsDy.jpg "[deanzel] Fate Zero - 05 [BD 1080p Hi10p Dual Audio FLAC][c1287ee5].mkv_snapshot_06.57_[2016.03.31_20.59.38].jpg")
stupid question but thinkpad related:
I'm considering to buy a T420s
>i5-2520M
>8gb ram
>1600 x 900 display
can this thing handle high quality 1080p mkvs (muh anime)? What about emulators like psone and such?
Also, if there is a reason not to get a T420s please enlighten me.
>>53790874
Battery life in T420 is better and I think T420s has it CPU soldered.
Besides those details they're pretty much the same thing. And yes, it can handle 1080p chinese cartoons and epsxe.
Anyone has X230, X240 or X230T? How's the keyboard on them?
Is X230T acceptable, or is X220T the last good X-series tablet?
>>53791022
If you're a cuck and like chiclets, why not.
The feel is good, but is chiclet.
>>53791054
What's a chicklet? Is that another name for scissor-switch? Because older thinkpads also have scissor switches.
bought a T430 for $32 usd + $6 for some hdd rails and + $5.90 for ram cover.... i5 2.6ghz, 6gb. Still need to get a battery/..... how i do?
>>53791214
>T430 for 32 bucks
sign me up, senpai!
>>53791214
If it's working then it's fucking awesome. Jelly
>>53791236
i took a chance on a untested item... work out for me :)
>>53791249
100% working! I luck out on this one. Also says 2 gb but the seller didn't the 2gb was an extra stick besides the 4gb memory stick... so 6gb :D
Not only that but 2 months ago i got a t400 for $5 + 14.99 shipping. The shipping cost more than the item. Also came with a 1440x900 high res screen. That was also a steal.
>>53759755
Hey guys, looking at getting a x220 for general college work. My only concern is the battery. How good are the chink replacements when compared to the official ones?
Does anyone know if the Latitude e6400 and e6410 use the same screen?
>>53791555
Deepens which chink replacements.
>>53791653
I found some on eBay for about £20, I'm not sure how they'll be though. Here is what I mean
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9-Cell-Laptop-Battery-for-Lenovo-ThinkPad-X220-X220i-42T4862-42T4861-0A36282-UK-/231638027581?hash=item35eeb3cd3d:g:A~YAAOSwLVZVu0r6
>>53791694
The capacity seems legit, but it has that bulge on the bottom, which the original doesn't (this is mostly a problem when using a docking station).
>>53791736
I wouldn't be using it with a docking station, just for college work and general shitposting, so I think that'll be ok, thanks for the advice
>>53791773
Generally, don't buy batteries with impossible capacity. This battery has 2600mAh per cell, which is normal.
You could ask the seller which cells are these. Sanyo and Phillips make good cells.
>>53791804
I'll keep that in mind, I'll be getting it in may probably. Thanks for the advice
>>53762068
Yep, looks good. If you don't pick it up I might. Just make sure he can get into the bios.
>>53791127
The shape of the keypads.
X220 on left.
>>53791977
So does the shape make typing less comfortable or is it about the looks?
>>53792012
They're less comfy to use
What would you get a 4gb ram 320gb hdd x220 for 215 usd
or
8gb ram, 240 gb ssd with better i5 processor x230 for 415 usd.
The lat one will come with an 1 year warranty.
Both are refurbished.
>>53792204
The better one.
>>53792249
It's subjective other than more ram and having an ssd the differences are on processor and not that big look:
i5 3320M vs i5 2520M
PCMark 8 home 3.0 accelerated score 2,329 vs 2,192
That's about it, the processors are mostly identical.
>>53770699
>Celeron
Run
>>53778510
things holding me back from buying a laptop like this:
-chichlet keyboard
-no win7 support
>>53761310
Sorry dude, this thread is for enterprise machines. Razer is consumer trash through and through.
