/tpg/ - ThinkPad General

your thoughts, /tpg/

>>45488206

trying to stay under $900, preferably lower
should I swap out the i5 for the i3? drop the ssd? only definite is the non 1366x768 screen

whats a good 1900x1080 thinkpad?

>>45488231
>>45488206
Don't buy their SSD's, just get the HDD.

You can get a higher quality SSD for cheaper and install it yourself. Or Go the M.2 route and keep your HDD in it for extra storage.

>>45488252
>guy who wanted a thinkpad to order this month

With the new clickpad, instead of just tapping the left, right or middle clicks you have to press on the touchpad with considerable force, because the whole touchpad depresses about 3mm or so.

Theres problems with trackpoint users because the palm and thumb will touch other parts of the touchpad and it will register as a different click.

W550s and W541 have been announced but with no release date.

How do you clean your laptop fans/mobo?

From what I've heard vacuums create electrostatic discharge. Some also say canned air also create ESD. It seems the only safe way is to use anti-static brush.

Am I just over thinking this?

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Can I use sugru on the clit mouse button to get rid of the bs curve they put in the x220?

pic related, yellow is where my thumb would normally click, but new curve fucks that right up

>>45488189
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361113612037'
Yes or no? I need a laptop for college and I was going to switch out the display for a 1920x1080 one

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>>45488343
How small is your hand?

>>45488372
I keep it kind of angled so I can more easily switch thumb from middle button scrolling duty to left click.

>>45488313
probably a smart call, and that'll lower the price by quite a bit

>>45488339
my current laptop doesn't require the clickpad to be clicked, instead I just lightly touch it, one finger for left click and two for right click. is that what you're talking about? i can't go back to physically pressing in the clickpad since i'm so used to the touch. i'm not sure of the terminology so i apologize if this post is confusing

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>>45488404
I did a cursory search to determine the difference and it seems I'm using a clickpad on my current laptop, which is a wonderful feature I'd rather not do without. do the new thinkpads really have physical buttons that need to be pressed?

>>45488366
Thats an OK price.
Check more, there might be a few FHD units you are looking for, some sold listings show them sold for under $360.
Heck one auction went for ~$220

>>45488404
Here is what I mean...
They had integrated the 3 trackpoint buttons with the clickpad.

http://youtu.be/tSxWZz0GCus?t=4m35s

is he seriously on his fucking computer there?
why is he there if he wanted to be doing things on his computer?
what is this logic?

>>45488564
https://stallman.org/photos/rms-working/
It's his thing.

>>45486844


W-Was it really that bad?

It's in decent condition and if it lasts a long time then that would make it worth it for me.

>>45489271
For that price you better get a WXGA+ screen and a non shit Core2Duo

Harddrive size I guess drove up the cost.

I mean I paid $255 for a mint/excellent condition no scratches on the lid X300 ThinkPad. Granted it needed an SSD and new battery but still.

>could of gotten an X130e and X140e
>could of gotten a T410s
>could of gotten a T420
>Could of gotten a T510

>>45489271
It's just you can buy X220 with $300 which is much better than X200s.

Let's just hope you got the 2.13Ghz and 1440x900. At least it will pass off as a collector's item.

>>45489428
>>45489438

>Intel Core2Duo L9400 2x 1.86GHz
>2.1" LCD WXGA (1280 x 800)

kill me

but it will last long right? and it'll be enough for my chinese cartoons and light image editing

r-right?

>>45489428
>>45489438
While you guys are judging prices, I bought an x220 on Wednesday on ebay for $375. 128GB SSD, i5 2540m, 8GB ram, IPS screen, no scratches on it, 31 cycles on battery + it came with Ultrabay Series 3 dock (which I'll never use......)

Confessions General?

I bought an x220 with a TN screen, 8gb RAM, 160gb SATA II ssd, and i7 @ 2.8 GHz for $476. I know I jew'd myself hard but I panicked when faggots started outbidding me.

>>45489503
and fp reader. sorry I forgot that one. Was it worth $375 for a specced out x220?

>>45489527
Oh and a not-new/not-old genuine 9-cell.

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About to pull the trigger on this bad boy (X240). Basically my school / personal laptop. Portable, light and powerful. It essentially replaces my Mac Air. Any final words, suggestions or thoughts before I buy the X240?

>>45489549
>new thinkpad

I'd stick with the MBA at least until Lenovo releases an X-series with dedicated Clitmouse buttons.

>>45489527
when was this purchase?

>>45489579
About a month or so ago?

>>45489572
what if i dont have an MBA, should I get it over that?

>>45489615
Huh, I thought you said you did.

I'd get an MBA if it wasn't for their CPUs being voltage starved as all fuck. I'd suggest an x201, or an x220 if you need a little more power.

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guys can you recommend me a cheap thinkpad/ elitebook? Less than 500$ Want TF2 to be smooth. School fag here.

pic unrelated

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>>45489660
>gaymen

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>>45489537
that's actually pretty good

slice battery arrived today

so close to my goal
just need a dock, new keyboard, a dp>dvi adapter

maybe an egpu later if my noninterest in games goes away

>>45489643
They dont have those for sale on the Lenovo site. Where would I get new x201 / x220?

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>>45489721
>new
>NEW
>N E W
go on ebay you fucking mook

>>45489721
Just buy a lightly-used one on ebay. It's a great deal once you get over the preowned-stigma.

>>45489712
why the dock? they're pretty fucking useless tbh unless you're using it as your main pc

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>>45489729

>>45489744
>unless you're using it as your main pc
that's the point

i dont wan to unplug/replug everything when i go somewhere, which is the only reason docks are a thing

>>45489729
>>45489740

I don't want to blind myself when I take my 'new' laptop to a UV room. Plus, I want a fresh battery and everything.

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>>45489729
>he taped an external HDD to his laptop

>>45489767
buy a fresh battery
and you're not going to get a cum stained laptop- what the fuck is wrong with you

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What is the catch?

>>45489781
i just bought a t420s for about that price seems fine, take it

>>45489781
its a shit laptop

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>>45489773
>>45489781
the catch is that it's a midrange sandy bridge

that price is correct, maybe a tad high

>>45489778
I appreciate it, but Im going new here. I reserve used buys for weak machines, not for work.

>>45489781
>420

>>45489822
then get a w series

if you buy new you will get a worse machine for less money

>>45489781
T420 can go as low as $150.

Mine's an i5-2540, 1600x900, 320GB HDD, 8GB RAM and nVIDIA/Intel graphics for $240. Clicked But It Now instantly when I saw it because I broke my X200 and I don't have a spare laptop.

>>45489834
>W series

Which model? Something preferably close to the x240 in weight.

>>45489855
>Something preferably close to the x240 in weight.
Not W series.

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>>45489855
you dont belong here

>>45489469
I mean it will last but like, not getting the WXGA+ is a real real letdown, given that... well a regular X200 would probably cost $130-180 to match the ram/hdd size.

But if its in great condition.
So far, I don't know of any problems of the X200, its wifi doesn't get hot like the X61, and the tablet model has problems with Wifi range when the lid is closed.
Heck you might just get a IPS screen if lucky.

>>45489503
Well, I check eBay sold listings for "X220 IPS" seems like they sell for $500.
A few for less than what you paid, but well different spec'd, no ssd or i7 or 8GB RAM.
Very nice.

>>45489712
>those fuzzy palmrests
afraid of palmsweat? but then you'd get all that dead skin crap.

>>45489767
Dude, if you are so fucking worried about a laptop then you should never fucking walk out of your house. Cum stains on doorknobs, gas pumps, tables you sit on.
Ask yourself this, do you wash your hands when you immediately enter a restaurant? No you don't, now just imagine how many people don't either and think about what they've done on that day when you hold on that same menu they held onto.

>>45489781
No catch, buy it nows are always like that.

>>45489820
Thats fine with me. It's going to replace my MBA not upgrade it.

>>45489864
Okay, a laptop under 800$ that is better in specs than the x240?

>>45489853
1600x900? Hmmm would be an wonderful upgrade from 1366x768.

>>45489866
Yeah I don't frequent /tpg/.

>>45489853
Hmm can't find one for that price point. My budget is $400 though.

>>45489810
>>45489823
>>45489853
how's the t420s? i just ordered one, and it seems to be all i need. i'm probably going to change out the dvd drive for a bluray drive and swap the 320gb hdd for a 1tb hdd.

>>45489898
How much did you pay? from where?

>>45488343
Still dislike these curved buttons. I definitely think I'm going to attempt to Sugru it to make it more ergonomic. Use the black color, and hope it blends in enough...

>>45489910
399.99 (i know it's pretty pricy); amazon from a seller entitles tampa laptops (94% positive)

>>45489886
i know

you want a work computer but you're looking at ultraportables which are weak

you want it new but save buying used for weak machines- which is what you're looking for

you are doing the opposite of what you should be doing, so i suggest looking on dells or hps business portals for a new laptop from there.

>>45489867
long story short i fucked up the palmrest so i covered it with velcro. one day i might find something to velcro onto it

until then it's still pretty soft and cushions my laptop lid

I know the X series are supposed to be the portable line, but I'm really interested in knowing how portable a T420 is. Is it too bulky/heavy to carry on a backpack all day or something?

>>45489923
What is the screen res?

>>45489955
Maybe if you're a fucking girl.

T420s are 14'' and weigh like 2kg.

I carry a 4kg 17'' laptop everyday and don't even flinch.

>>45489955
if a slim version is available use that if you're looking for portability

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i also like my backlit keys
thinklight was always shit on glossy keys

>>45489892
T420s, slimmer, uses a different battery but will just need I guess a 320GB HDD if u dont want the SSD.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-T420s-i5-2520M-4G-128G-SSD-Win7-wth-AC-Adapter-Battery-/261689354583?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item3cede6a957

HD+ T420 units

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T420-i5-2-50-8GB-1TB-1600X900-HD-1GB-Nvidia-warranty-5-2015-/121508050876?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item1c4a71b7bc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T420-14-Laptop-Computer-i5-2520M-320GB-HD-4GB-RAM-Windows-7-/181544734984?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item2a44e8d108

>>45489953
Fair enough.

>>45489955
Nah its not that bad, I don't like to take a 15" 4:3 T43 or T60 more than 5 miles total trip if I'm walking that day.

>>45489963
doesn't say but
> Refurbished
Lenovo ThinkPad T420s installed with Windows 7 Professional 64bit. Intel Core i5 2.50GHZ with 4GB DDR3 RAM. Laptop comes with a 320GB hard drive and DVDRW drive. It includes a 14.1" display, WEBCAM, AC Adapter, Charger, and battery. The T420s also includes 802.11g/n wireless WiFi, TWO USB 2.0 ports, 1 USB 3.0 port, VGA out, speaker and headphone ports, E-Sata, DisplayPort-out, firewire, SD card reader, ExpressCard/34, 10/100/1000 ethernet, and 30 day warranty

>>45489973
backlit keys are the ONLY feature I wish my thinkpad god-tier kb had

>>45489974
I found 1600x900 T420 displays for sale, how much trouble is replacing it? Are they better in any other department besides resolution?

>>45489955
It'll be fine in a backpack

Just note that the T420s uses a smaller battery. The 6 cell battery is about 70% of the normal T420 6 cell. Oh and 7mm drive bay

>>45490000
Nice quads.

No, same shit contrast levels.
Should be easy, just watch a tutorial if you can.

>tfw no x201 sized laptops with discrete graphics
life is suffering

>>45489977
so is this worth 399.99?

>>45490176
Sounds expensive for the US

>>45490189
yeah, i suppose, but does it sound like a good thinkpad in general though?

>>45490194
Well it's your typical T420. Unless it's exceptionally well-maintained you can find dozens of other ones going for cheaper.

>>45489712
>>45489748
How much did you pay for the slice, where did you buy it from, and what condition is it in?

>>45490562
80, amazon, oem nib

>>45488189
I have a x201 tablet

I don't want to use win 8.1 but any linux distro or win 7 means I lose the tablet functions.
By which I mean smooth movements and pressure sensitivity. On GIMP on manjaro its really
laggy and skips a lot of strokes same thing with win 7. Am I missing drivers? I've tried everything
I found on google including different drivers, but 8.1 is the only OS where it works flawlessly.

>>45490732
lagging, seriously? i aint getting anything like that on arch.

>>45490732
im on win7 and i have full tablet functionality
on my 201 nd 230

>>45490732
what core?

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How does this look? Needs a new battery if I plan to take it outside, but seems good otherwise. Plus, a 1080p display.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-W510-Laptop-Quad-Core-i7-1-6GHZ-4GB-320GB-windows-7-Pro-64-DVDRW-/271689944196?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item3f41fb8c84

>>45490807
>>45490782
C-can you post a pic of what drivers you have.

>>45490821
As in the cpu? its the i5 520u version

>>45490890
http://us.wacom.com/en/feeldriver/

Also, try Krita. GIMP is shit.

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I need a thinkpad that i can use for web-browsing, C and OpenGL programming with acceptable performance (simple graphics), has decent battery life and am going to be running Arch on it.
Budget is $95, what model should i get?

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>>45491033
Also, must have Wifi.
Thank you /tpg/.

>>45491033
with that budget you could get lucky with a t61

>>45491033

for $95 or less you're going to be stuck with the really old ones (*61 and earlier) which have bad battery life

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>>45491048
>>45491056
How about this?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LENOVO-Thinkpad-T61-laptops-1-8ghz-2GB-ram-80GB-HD-no-OS-/251736737793?pt=AU_comp_laptop&hash=item3a9cadc801

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>>45491117
p. good

>>45491144
Hows the battery life?