/tpg/ - ThinkPad General

Just picked up a T60, what's a good OS for it? Trying out Mint right now, but not really feeling it.

>>55100188
Debian unstable

>>55100188
Hi T60 user. I'm using lubuntu right now with the HDD that came with my T60 and it boots up really fast. The WM is very responsive and quick because LXDE uses a lot from OpenBox.

Best 14" for under $900 CAD? (700 USD)
Looking for one for university.

>>55100476
T460

>>55100188
Been using trisquel mini on mine, runs very well

>tfw no thinkpad using gf

>>55100476
Honestly you don't need a good laptop "for university." All you're going to use it for is taking notes, writing papers, browsing the web. If you need to use intensive software or want to game you should build a desktop.

Thinkpad...replacement power supply was a bitch to find. Still great value, im good with it.

how the fuck are you supposed to remove these obnoxious stickers jesus christ

>>55100669
Should I tone it down from a t460 to a t450? or are you thinking even lower?

>>55100782
I'm using a T60 and going to college carrying that around. You can think way lower... People overestimate how much power they need for something so simple. What are you taking? If you're doing anything like architecture, EE, or math you will will have a computer lab capable of running MatLAB and CAD software.

>>55100782
Well it's up to you. I used a t61 for uni for years and recently "upgraded" to a t420. It's always been more than sufficient for anything I would want to do on a laptop.

how much should I be paying for a used t420s with an i7 and nvidia graphics?

>>55100765

which stickers fag? they all come off pretty easy in my experience

just use goo gone or rubbing alcohol for residue

>>55100954
200-350 dollars. depending on the condition of the laptop.

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>>55100816
>>55100828
The 60 series doesn't have a true "all day" battery life the way at least a Sandy Bridge model would

>>55100765
They should just fall off over time from jizz build-up.
Nah, you use rubbing alcohol

>>55100956
Yeah, isopropyl alcohol is the solution here. I wish it was this easy to remove stickers from books.

Currently rocking an X301, but I'm thinking of upgrading because it's shit.

Should I do a T420 or T430? I'm cautious about the change in keyboard on the T430, but at least it has dedicated trackpoint buttons

how much should I be paying for a x220 with i5, 8gb, 320gb hdd, and ips screen?

>>55101012
Is that still for sale? I saw that on eBay almost a month ago.

What is an incredibly easy to use, battery efficient and lightweight linux OS that could facilitate heavy web browsing and watching HD movies? (Currently using Windows 7 on a W520)

>>55101289
Any of them

>>55101029
what class lasts longer than 2 hours? just charge it in the hallway while you're waiting for the next class. or charge it in the classroom.

>>55101309
Ubuntu? Is there any other options? Keep in mind I know nothing about Linux.

What's this I hear about covering webcams? Is the government recording me while I masturbate?

just got my t420i from ebay in the mail, was pleasantly surprised to find a 120gb ssd in it

Hey /tpg/,

Just got my x220 yesterday, and set it up. Any recommended upgrades? I was thinking about getting a USB 3.0 Expresscard to fill in the Expresscard slot.

Anyone try out the new thinkpad? Thoughts?

>>55101463
Disable virtualization and the webcam from BIOS and you're good
>>55101621
I hear the express card slots suck down battery life, the ones for usb3.

>>55101289

Just got my x220, and installed Arch+XFCE. It's a meme OS, but it uses ~300 MB of RAM and I get around 6 hours of battery life.

>>55101661
>Disable virtualization
What if I need this shit?

>>55102000
I think it's easier to just put a piece of electrical tape over it personally.

Currently using w520 with arch linux. Why does my brightness up hotkey register twice while brightness down works normally.. anyone lese have this problem?

So, im panning to get a thinkpad but my budget is somewhat limited if we leave aside other things.

How much a new battery (not chinese) should cost and how i know its the real deal? im looking for great battery life but most sellers over here advertise batteries that last 2.5 hours or less.

If the thinkpad i buy uses 2.5" 9mm what i have to do to fit a 7mm SSD on it? nothing?
Im planning to put a cheap ADATA SSD on it or a 850 EVO if everything goes right.

Is it worth it to spend $150 more on a T420/X220 instead a T400/X200 if all im going to do is Netbeans and MSOffice?

>>55100782
I use the 450s and it's perfect for me with the 9 cell that's detachable. The 460s can't do that any more.

Don't get anything older than 450s though. The 440s has no buttons at the touchpad and the older ones make you look autistic.

>>55101722
are you using the 6 cell or 9 cell battery?

>>55101317

If you go to a school that was built before electrification was widespread, good luck finding an outlet in the classroom you can use, or in the hallway for that matter.

>>55101394

Lubuntu would probably suit it better.

Ubuntu has all the bells and whistles and isn't well suited for older machines if you're using the default desktop (which, if you know nothing about Linux, you will be). Lubuntu uses a lightweight desktop and is tuned for older hardware.

You can run the same software on both.

is
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/171414945589?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
the best ips display for my x230?

>>55103380
maybe

Should I buy a T400 or X200? Both being listed for $100.

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>tfw no 1080p X220/X230

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>tfw ordered a t420, 4gb extra ram, an ssd, replacement keyboard, extra battery and they are all supposed to get here next week

does the T60 support any of the T7xxx CPUs, or are there some with motherboard configurations that only support 32 bit? i'm asking because mine has the T2300 cpu, and while i'm sure an upgrade is worth it, i'm worried if the motherboard is even compatible with a more powerful cpu like the T7400 which i plan to purchase

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>>55103468
cmon, please help a brother out

we in this together

>>55103842
will this ever be possible

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>>55104223
>tfw no 16:10 thinkpads anymore

>>55104238
That's my wife kiddo, delete your post now.

>X250 stops wanting to boot
>no power, not even a charging light
>opened it up, nothing obvious causing a short
Any ideas?

>>55103155

I'm using the 6 cell. In fact, I think I have a 3rd party battery. I bought the thing refurbished.

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>>55104252
No that's my mummy

>>55104276
Turn off computer, press power button ten times rapidly, then hold it down for 30 seconds. If Odin accepts your offering the computer will boot.

>>55104295
It won't power on to begin with, and I don't even get a charging light when I plug it in to the adapter. I tried that truck already, and nothing.

>>55104308
Replace hard drive, try again. Replace RAM, try again. If neither of those things works it's probably the motherboard.

>>55104332
I'm thinking it could be the cable to the power button. For some reason, on the X250 Lenovo decided to daisy-chain the power button cable from the webcam cable. Coincidentally, this means the X250 is unable to boot without the webcam being functional. I just don't want to drop the money into repairing this thing, because this isn't even the first time I've had problems with it. I'm almost to the point of just giving up, selling it for parts and buying something else.

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>>55099913
freshly installed win 10 on my t420
anyone know what drivers I need for these two?

I've got a T410 and it's been perfect until now. I'm having this weird problem when scrolling with the touchpad edges: it jumps about. As in, I go to scroll down a webpage and it jumps up before it starts scrolling down, it's maddening.

It only seems to happen after I've clicked with one of the mouse buttons above the touchpad, and doesn't happen if I use the ones below it (?!) or click by tapping the touchpad.

I'm pretty sure it's not a software problem, now, because I've tried multiple browsers / etc, but I suppose it still might be? I'm running Xubuntu but it happens in whatever distro I boot up live.

Don't know what to do here, I've searched online and can't find anyone with the same problem. I suppose I could just stop using the upper buttons, but it's annoying me nonetheless. Any suggestions?

>>55103842
why would you want a 12" 1080p screen?
>too small to use unscaled
>all but one OS sucks at scaling
>that one OS doesn't run on thinkpads
>that one OS is only god for 4:1 scaling anways
you'd want at minimum at 1440p screen, or ideally a 1800p screen

Bump bump thump

BAMP

Sometimes when I'm using my memepad I get a huge erection because the keyboard is so good and then it falls off my lap and onto the hardwood floor but it's built so well it doesn't even hurt it but I still feel bad so I stand in the shower and choke myself until I nearly pass out does anyone else do this?

which of the newer thinkpads recommended?

>inb4 none

>>55105264
Get the T460 1440p if you've got the dough

please help mates >>55104006

>>55105447
Here is a list of compatible cpus
http://www.cpu-upgrade com /CPUs/Intel/Core_Duo/T2300_(Socket_M).html

>>55104892
I love fresh memes

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After lurking for months, i finally gave in to the meme laptop. It feels amazing..just came in the mail along with 8gb ram. Still waiting on my IPS & SSD..

What's a good distro? I've heard Xubuntu works well and helps with battery life as it doesn't use too much RAM. Is dealing with a Hackintosh worth it?

>>55105614
I'm on Xubuntu right now and loving it. As for Hackintosh I would say no, but I'm biased. Sometimes I think it'd be an interesting little project, but I know I'd uninstall it ten minutes after finishing.

>>55101012
save it :s
>>55101029
I get 5 hours from mine, just be smart with your brightness and thermal management.
>>55101113
200usd or less
>>55101394
>>55101289
Lubuntu
>>55102708
get an OEM batter, nothing else substitutes. cost depends on model.
you have to make sure it lines up with the mounting screws

Does anyone know how long the chink 9-cell batterys for the X220 last? I am looking to run Arch Linux on my X220, cheers.

>>55106562
Long enough to cause a house fire

>>55106577
any proven cases when that shit actually happens?

>>55101085
And volume buttons, and has an independent insert key. The new keyboards put insert as fn+end which totally idiotic.

*30 series is pretty much better in every way except, keyboard (subjective) and you cannot use 3rd party batteries

How long does a 6-cell genuine battery last on an X220 running Arch Linux + tlp?

>>55100816
>>55100782
When I started first year university in 2009, I took my dad's T40p, which was almost six years old at the time. Aside from not being able to play TF2 with my floormates, it performed very well, never skipped a beat. With a new battery it was even decently close to modern laptops in terms of battery life. I imagine a T60 would have similar functionality in today's world (battery life being the one exception). Still didn't stop me from buying a T400 for second year because I needed to watch Chinese cartoons.

>>55103259
I have Ubuntu on a T400 and it just absolutely flies, even without an SSD. A W520 would have enough power to run just about any OS you want.

>>55105614
What SSD are you getting?

>>55107530
>what ssd you getting?
Tbh i was about to place my order on the Kingston HyperX Fury 250gb but now I'm quite overwhelmed by the options. I'm not sure whether I should go for a more well known brand and get something like SanDisk Extreme Pro or whether it would be better to invest slightly more into a Samsung EVO.

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So my x220t just came in, does /g/ have a link I could get that will tell me what all lenovo software is actually useful?

>>55107611
Kingston is a well known brand. Back in the day, it was them and crucial making hdds.

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How to thinkpad like a pro

>>55107695
What model is that docked laptop?

Can I use aftereffects on t420?

>>55107718
It's the t450s

>>55107719
Yes it can, but 'how well' depends on your hardware.

>>55107732
Nice. I like your monitor, too. Nice setup.
I am thinking about buying a T460 with the following configuration...
>i5 6200u
>8GB RAM
>128GB SSD
>1920 x 1080 IPS 14"
>3 cell Li-Ion (23.2Whr) [x2 (front and back)] [8-10 hours of continuous web browsing]

Do you think it will work well docking it to my monitor via HDMI form laptop to VGA/DIV into monitor?

I am picturing to end up with something like your setup but with a 1080p monitor.

Rate the lot please http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-T420-Laptop-intel-Core-i5-2-50GHZ-4GB-160GB-Windows-7-Pro-webcam-/272275161851?hash=item3f64dd42fb:g:IL4AAOSwMVFXHpJm

>>55108044
Kinda dig, actually.

>>55108044
breedy gud

Bruhs, what is a clearplate sticker?

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>1366x768

TIP TOP FUCKING KEK

>>55107695
>that mouse
>that keyboard
>like a pro
Pick one, phampai.

Thoughts on thinkpad-parts.com?

>>55108317
not that guy but...
>pick one, phampai.
like a pro

>>55108451
kek

>>55108317
rekt you faggot its all subjective like you dnt hsve to liek anyone elses shit

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12.1" 4:3 compared to 17.3" 16:9
Just look at the screen height of the x61t, 4:3 aspect ratio is just perfect.

>>55103663
T400 is stronger, but heavier. It also has a larger screen

>>55108532
>its all subjective
mad

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>>55100646

>Have gf
>Doesn't use Thinkpad

It's horrid.

>>55108765
>3D

Enjoy being sodomized by the gynocracy.

>>55105447
It can go up to the T7700 CPU

Nobody got any ideas about >>55104426 ? The big vein in my head is going to pop if I don't figure it out soon.

It only happens in web browsers, I swear. In everything else I can't get it to reproduce but I feel stupid opening a bug report for it in 3 or 4 different browsers. Surely it's a hardware thing.

Hey /tpg/,

I bought a near-mint condition X220 off Ebay about a month ago and it's been running flawlessly on Ubuntu 16.04. However, yesterday and today I got two random, sudden reboots where the computer shut itself off immediately.

What could be causing this?

>>55109403
Temps running too high and auto-shut off maybe?

Just got a job offer from Dow Chemical :)
I wanted to share with someone, and y'all are my only friends.

>>55109644
what's dow chemical? congratulations regardless

>>55109644
Weren't they the ones who poisoned an entire town of Poo in Loos? If so, godspeed you magnificent bastard

>>55108765
My gf uses a bottom of the barrel Toshiba consumer laptop. Satellite of some kind. She bought it because it was the cheapest thing Costco had, which I respect, because she bought it with her own money and wasn't a spoiled whore getting a MBP on daddy's dime. The thing is 5 years old and seems to run OK, but it's flimsy as all hell.

I have yet to convert her to the dankpad, and probably never will. Because either "I wpuld never want something that expensive" or "ew why would I want a used computer".

>>55108075
>dig
Sorry, what do you mean?

>>55110312
>Nerds
He thinks it's a good deal.

I usually scroll with a double tap on my trackpad on my current acer, is that possible on these thinkpads or does it matter anyway because I'll probably get used to the trackpad?

>>55110608
>I'll probably get used to the trackpad
You'll get used to the trackpoint.

>>55110680
Yeah I meant trackpoint, thanks

>>55110608

Totally possible with thinkpad. On my x220 I use a combination of trackpad for two finger scrolling and large movements, and trackpoint for more precise mousework. Best of both worlds

>>55110832
Thanks for the reply, then that won't be a problem. I guess you can increase the sensitvity of the trackpad so you can scroll comfortably with two fingers on that small trackpad (or the sensitivity is already high enough)?

>>55105614
You need to replace the WiFi card and install coreboot/libreboot on it for it hackintosh so is a pain the ass

>>55109663
a major chemical manufacturer, thanks! this will help me and my fiancé relocate to where we want to live.
>>55109865
That was Union Carbide, if you're talking about Bhopal. Sorry, matey.

>>55110869
Yeah you can increase sensitivity. But I find the default setting to work great, Ubuntu Unity 16.04

>>55110954
great, thanks again for the reply. Then I'll probably get a x220 or x230

Yo, what's the best GPU you can stick in the 2503 advanced dock?

>>55110919
No need to apologize... I think he was suggesting that you guys didn't finish the job after buying out Union Carbide.

>>55107659
Install linux, thinkpads running windows are a pure waste

Is the X230 keyboard worse than the X220 keyboard in regards to how it feels to type on? I don't have any issues with going from a 7-row to a 6-row keyboard and the way better GPU and USB 3.0 would really benefit me so I want to go for an X230

>>55107659
Take the stickers off and install a *ubuntu

>>55111103
single slot HD 7770

>having the shutdown button between t and p

Thinkpad. Not even once

>>55112041
Does it fit the power constraints?

>>55111943
Get a $6 usb 3.0 expresscard for the x220.

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Is it possible to transfer a Windows licence? This x220 came with original windows and I wanna move it to my desktop and have xubuntu on this one

>>55112307
>>having the shutdown button between t and p
"the shutdown button"

>>55112831
OEM? no.

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>>55112491
Even if it did, it would never fit. The power limit is actually the least of your concerns with the Advanced Dock. The space is extremely cramped, with maybe half an inch of vertical space above the surface of the PCB and one inch of horizontal space past the end of the PCI-E connector. The R7 240's tiny little heatsink barely manages to fit, all the 7770s I see on ebay have big-ass coolers that don't stand a chance.

Best to wait and see what the new cards have to offer for the low end before buying anything, though. The die shrink ought to give us some really solid options, provided manufacturers make the cards small enough.

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>>55113051
Picture of his keyboard

>>55113156
Funny.

>>55099913

Got a X220 the other day, looking at upgrades I can do.

Already have a Samsung 850 EVO I'll be throwing in as my main system drive, with Kubuntu and Win10 in dual boot. I'll also be grabbing a mSATA version for shared storage between the two systems. Was just going to format it in NTFS, but would I be better off with EXT4 and just installing a driver in Windows?

The battery has seen better days (only lasts about an hour off the wall) so what's the best option to get a new one? Does anybody sell modded 9 cell ones with the Panasonic 3400mah cells in them? I doubt they do but can't hurt to ask.

The other thing is the wireless card - both work and home networks are 802.11ac and MIMO compatible, so is it worth replacing the card with something else for more speed/better Linux compatibility?

Also already have some IPS panels on the way from a seller in the US. 15% off the item along with a $85 for $100 Groupon voucher, and going halves with a mate on shipping halved the shipping price too. The stock panel is shite, I can see why people do the swap.

>>55112831

I think if you upgrade to 10 and retrieve your key that'd work, wouldn't it?

Otherwise just install Win7+Microsoft Toolkit+CLUpdater to clean install Windows 10.

>>55103663
If anyone cares I got the X200. Portability seemed better since this is basically just a you for me to mess around with Linux distros and do anki reps in coffee shops.

Is there a guide for installing a FHD screen on an X220? And is the taobao upgrade kit legit?
item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=43600546862&toSite=main

>>55113737
It's windows 7, and I don't mind sticking with it

>>55113974
x200 is rad
Good choice Anon

>Plastic
>Stickers
>Clitoris
>Windoze
>4:3
>Shit resolution

Why do you faggots do this to yourselves?

I bought an adapter for the T420 to turn the disc tray into a hard drive caddy. I have an SSD in the normal slot with linux mint and the win 7 boot the t420 came with in the caddy. I can't figure out how to boot the windows drive though any tips?

>>55100188
Ubuntu MATE

Can 3rd gen Core 2 duo (T400/X200) play 1080p@60FPS videos?

Will finding docks get harder over time? I have a t420 and I see some that come with the adapter for $25. I have nothing for it right now but in the foreseeable future I see it being extremely handy. Should I just grab one now/soon?

Does the X220 normally have a really cheap feeling keyboard? Compared to the T420.

>>55115822
There's three different manufacturers for Thinkpad keyboards, so that could be what you're noticing. There is also something of a weakpoint in the X220 at the bottom-left corner that results in a less solid feeling in that area compared to other models, even if you use the same exact keyboard.

>>55115875
Yeah, I definitely notice the weak point there. I think I could tolerate it, but the keys actually seem fucked on it too. They feel nothing like any of the other keys on the board.

>>55115908
The keys in the bottom left corner, I mean. Control and function mostly. Shift a little bit too. Is that a normal thing as well?

>>55115908
>>55115925
I've heard the effect can be lessened if you have something in the Expresscard slot, but never bothered trying it myself.

What year is the best ThinkPad?

>>55115966
I sort of figured that would be the case. Having a cavity there could contribute. I'll probably try that soon.

It's too bad no 12.5" 1600x900 panels exist to put in an x220, 1920x1080 at that diagonal size is just too fuckin' small and I have decent vision.

I see that Panasonic made some "Let's Note" models years ago that had 12.1" 1600x900 panels (from AUO and LG) and I could probably retrofit one of those into an x220 with some work, found some info at the ThinkPads.com forums about it.

Dammit, no 12.5" 1440x900 goodness either, shit fuck piss.

Just completed a mobo swap in my T60 to get the X1400. Add in the extra gig of RAM and the new OEM 9 cell and we're cookin.
Just need to look into better wireless cards and I'll have maxed out the 14.1" I think unless I can find a good T7600.

Yo guys, do you happen to know where to find one of those red nipple mouse thingies for a hp compaq? thinkpad nubs don't quite fit, sadly, as I could only find those online.

>>55116138
I wonder if there is some way to ghetto rig a 16:10 panel into a t420... there is space with that retarded bottom bezel.

I just bought a refurbished W520, but its making a clicking sound. I think it is coming from the left side of the trackpad. Is this bad in any way? I can ignore it, i just want to know if it is damaging at all?

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Thinking about getting a tablet, found the following on ebay:
ThinkPad X220 TABLET with 2x HDD!! (256GB SSD + 1TB) 10GB MultiTouch Webcam HDMI

http://www.ebay.com/itm/142019014293

whats /g/s opinon on x220t's I've got an x220 as my work computer and I love it, I want this for personal use.

>>55116138
>>55114266
With high DPI scaling, would 1080p not work?

>>55100646
tfw thinkpad using gf

Windows though. Anemic i3 in an x201i. Not too bad with an SSD and 4gb of RAM.

thinking about getting a t420 or x220 but not sure

>>55117134
do it

>>55117203
which one though

>>55117231
X220 master race reporting in

>>55117254
lol why x220 over t420?

I use a thinkpad every day at work. They are fucking trash.

>>55117285
It all depends on what form factor you want. I always thought that 14" were more for desk use while the 12" was more for comfy bed/couch shitposting. It'd be better to get the x220 if you already have a desktop.

>>55117323
i do have a desktop but it doesn't work properly, i guess im going with the t420

>>55116779
I've got one! The clit is pressing on the screen sometimes, that kinda bugs me.
Speakers are low-to-mid tier
Display is mid tier
No USB 3.0
Great battery life
Touch screen isn't that accurate but when you draw, if you place the stylus first and then your palm, you can draw with your hand resting on the screen (at least I can)

>>55117373
what did you pay for yours anon?
is it a comfy in bed-shitposter but still has the power to do serious shit if need tier machine?

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What do you guys think of the thinkpad usb keyboard?

>>55117600
Won't make that pos beneath it any less gay, but cool nonetheless.

>>55116779
It's no tablet. The touch feature is crude and will not compare to your phone or tablet.
The pen input's snazzy though. Feels great to draw on imo.

how do i maximize battery life on x260

what OS and programs

>>55115239
Lenovo usually lets you press enter to interrupt startup and gives you options like BIOS and other stuff. You want the boot options. It should list both drives in that menu and just pick the HDD.

There may be other buttons, so just read what pops up when you turn on your PC, and look for boot options specifically.

>>55117600
Overpriced as fuck. Bought an IBM RT3200 instead.

>>55117690
what OS do you guys suggest running on an x220 tablet

>>55117959
I run xubuntu with openbox on my x220t
touch and pen input worked out of the box and thinkpad wiki had a fix for the screen rotation

>>55100188
I tested ubuntu and it's variants, debian, and manjaro. They all worked great.
Recently settled on fedora with lxde.

>>55108317
People love those cheap logitech keyboards tho. I know nothing of the mouse.

>>55107695
Why did Lenovo design their docking stations in such a way that a giant piece of plastic wraps around the computer's vents and obstructs air flow?

What's the best place to buy a 9 cell battery for T430 for my DankPad?

>>55119196
Ebay. The t430 can only use official batteries so dont buy a chink one because it wont charge.

I was reading the T430 keyboard swap instructions and it mentions that there are three keyboard manufacturers. What's the difference between 45N2071, 45N2141 and 45N2211. Google has been really unhelpful.

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I got an X200 tablet and would like to make the tablet buttons just under the screen useful. Though, the tablet keys are never recognized. I've tried xbindkeys and setkeycodes, no luck. I did get to use setkeycodes to bind one of the buttons to a key, but it doesn't work since it still isn't recognized. Using Arch Linux, any help?

>>55119212
That sounds like bullshit, anon. If chink batteries don't work, how come you see so many of them for sale on Aliexpress?

>>55119290
>Arch Linux

これが笑わずにいられようか

出て行け

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>>55119332
sorry

So is Core 2 Duo still good for most simple everyday tasks?

>>55119318
Its DRM disguised as a safety feature.

Just nig the recall with some random ebay battery serial number.

If you do nig, look for 55++ too because lenovo sent me some 70++ when i did it.

>>55119420
Yes, it just wont rip through them like sandy Bridge does.

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>>55119429
Based anon. Thank you.
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>>55119452
So, what should i expect from the 3rd gen ones?

What they can and what they cant do?
I assume the IGPU will be really weak but its not like it matters for me meanwhile i can use a 1080 screen with it when im at home.

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>>55119543
The 3rd Gen 45nm ones will easily handle a 1080p monitor hooked to it, play 720p on YT no problem, 1080p will push the cpu, it mght drop a frame or two on lower end core 2 duos, but is watchable. 60fps will not happen sadly, but for the sub $100 price you can buy a Penryn for, it's really good. i'd also suggest getting a thinkpad with dedicated graphics along with that core 2 Duo, then you can handle 1080p playback without problems.

Which one is the best?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-T420i-14-1-500GB-4GB-Ram-Intel-Core-i3-Windows-7-Pro-64-Bit-/252423996800?hash=item3ac5a48580:g:an4AAOSwd2xXQcqw
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T420-Core-i5-2520M-2-5Ghz-1600-900-HD-4GB-160GB-SSD-Win10Pro-/121947046695?hash=item1c649c4327:g:EzsAAOSwOfxXBIwx#rwid
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-T420s-2-50GHz-Core-i5-2520M-320GB-HDD-4GB-Win-7-Home-/282010608884?hash=item41a92464f4:g:Br4AAOSwaA5WlT5x
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-T420s-Laptop-Core-i5-2-5GHZ-4GB-RAM-320GB-Win-7-Pro-RW-Camera-/272275161578?hash=item3f64dd41ea:g:JuMAAOSwwpdW6yOv
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-T420i-14-1-500GB-4GB-Ram-Intel-Core-i3-Windows-7-Pro-64-Bit-/252423996800?hash=item3ac5a48580:g:an4AAOSwd2xXQcqw

>>55119667
Get the T420 with the 2520m, it's in no way gimped.

>>55119605
I see, thanks.

Maybe i should remove my plans for a OEM battery and a 850 EVO and get a IPS X220 then instead a T400.
Thanks.

>>55119681
The four of those come with 2520m

>>55119717
core 2 duo has been great for nearly a decade, but Sandy Bridge is the future when it comes to cheap, long lasting notebooks.

>>55119863
Thissun

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T420-Core-i5-2520M-2-5Ghz-1600-900-HD-4GB-160GB-SSD-Win10Pro-/121947046695?hash=item1c649c4327:g:EzsAAOSwOfxXBIwx#rwid

>>55119876
Meant for >>55119802

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Local seller has a T430 for $40 that won't boot because the BIOS says there's a fan error

If I can open it up and fix it for just the price of a new heatisnk potentially, is it worth getting to flip on Ebay or something?

>>55119667
The T420s has a bit worse battery and runs hotter BUT it is capable of getting a 1080p IPS screen, while the T420 is not

If you are going to be watching a lot of shit I highly recommend getting the T420s instead

>>55120195
Get a new lid too senpai

Has any of you had any success swapping the lcd on the T430 for that Alienware panel? I'm guessing it's 1080p and not 900p.

>>55120229
No, it's 900p, and TN too, it's just better than the stock 900p panel is all

http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Replacing_T430_screen_with_a_better_one

Someone should get around to adding the Alienware panel swap info to this page, it only mentions the X1 Carbon panel swap, but the Alienware panel seems to be the better option because the ribbon cable doesn't need any fucking with since it's already in a good spot

>>55120328
Well, I guess it's not really worth fucking with it. I'll just get a new lid and call it a day for the next 2 years or so.

>>55120195
It would cost less than 40 dollars to restore it and you could then sell it for maybe upwards of 200 dollars

>>55120387
Like I said, it's still TN, but it is WAY better than the stock screen, the colors and contrast are noticeably better, I think it's worth doing for the $50 or so it would cost

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I'm sending my Acer to get it fixed under warranty, but I have an important webdev/design project that starts on Tuesday. I was thinking about getting a T60 for €75 and maybe install a linux distro on it just to do the project and then maybe flip it or keep is as a backup.

Would a T60 suffice for that or do I need a better one? I don't know if T60s were configurable, but this one has a T2300, 1280x800 screen and 2gb ram.

Thanks anons

>>55120409
I see a lot of T430 sell for $300 even

>>55120441
T60 can have up to 1600x1200 IPS screens senpai

If you need more power you can put the T61's guts inside the 15 inch T60 frame to use Penryn CPUs

>>55120441
Invest a little more and get atleast a T400.

>>55120473

Thanks senpai, but I just need to use it for 2 weeks so I don't think I'll take the time to upgrade it

>>55120484

Thanks for the advice. Any specific configs I should look for or is anything gud?

>>55120506
Get one with a 1440x900p screen.
Thats it.

>>55120535

Great, thanks again.

>>55120441
T60 is a bit geriatric these days, are you going to be hosting the project on the laptop too?

It'll work but it will probably be struggling to run most recent Linuxes

>>55120651

In that case I'll look for a better one. I won't be hosting the project but I will be constantly uploading/downloading files and writing code etc. so I'll see if I can get a T400 or better.

>>55120222
Is the T420 lid cover compatible with T430? It's quite a bit cheaper and easier to find than the latter

>>55104417
Get hardware ID's in device manager and check on PCI Database ( google it )

What's the battery life of an T460s?
Will I get 12hrs of writing code?

ey waddup /tpg/

I just got my upgrade set for the T420s in the mail, all I need now is a good screen.
I'm currently looking at this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exact-Original-Model-14-0-LED-Screen-iPS-B140HAN01-2-Matte-Finish-1920-1080-/252159375270?hash=item3ab5deb7a6:g:YUgAAOSw0QFXBdGP

can someone confirm that it'll indeed fit?
Also, if anyone else did the screen mod I'm curious what screen you got (link/name pls)

>>55121135

no


Hey /g/ does anyone know how to adjust trackpoint-only scrolling speed on windows 10?
I have a X220, and lelnovo trackpoint drivers doesn't include that option

>>55120676
Try to get a T410, the i series CPU will be a massive boost

>>55121894

Found one for a decent price (€100)! Hope to pick it up soon. Thanks for the tip.

>>55121135
maybe with a 9cell, no de/wm

>>55122154
No problem, that's a great price for an awesome laptop. What are the specs?

>>55122998

It has the i5 520M, 4GB RAM,250GB HDD and the WXGA+ screen. So it should be good enough for my situation. Just sucks that I need to drive quite a distance to get it.

>>55123159
That's pretty good especially for the price, sucks about the drive but at least it's a really nice laptop

>>55123192

Yeah I hope. It has W7 but I think I'll put Ubuntu on it, just for fun. Should probably run a bit better as well, seeing as it's far from a new laptop lol

>>55123222
I'd recommend Xubuntu, it's Ubuntu but with XFCE which is more lightweight, more customizable and just all round better

T601f or T420?
Shitposting, chinktoons, and media consumption machine.

So how much thermal paste should I apply on the cpu and gpu of my t420? Also spread or not?

>>55124936
0.2 grams
Attaching the heat sink correctly spreads it for you.

>>55124936
yes you should spread it because it is the bare die so you really should cover the whole thing

unlike desktop CPU's that have the heatspreader/lid on top of the die

>>55124950
>>55124976
Well his word against yours

Can the 14.1" T60 take an abgn wireless card?

does anyone use botnet 10 on T420 here?

it has been maybe half a year when i tried it on my own and trackpoint scrolling was cancerous and slow and didnt work good

is it still like that or has it been fixed already?

>>55125655
Why not use 7?

>>55125655
How's battery life and performance on the two? That's basically all I care about. Also have you tried installing the right drivers?

>>55125664
i do use 7 now and while im not sure should i upgrade to 10 or not since i dont see really an issue with win10 myself except that the trackpoint scrolling was cancerous last time on it

i might just stay on 7 though

>>55125695
it has been about half a year since i used win10 and i didnt really get to test battery life on win10.

at the moment im running 7 and i will not upgrade specifially if the trackpoint scrolling is still as shit as it was before despite having drivers and all

>remove energy star sticker
>black square left over
Fucking what do I do now.

>>55125655
W10 fucked up with the trackpoint and trackpad gestures on my X220, and Lenovo doesn't officially support W10 drivers and what not on Sandy Bridge.

So I went back to W7 on my X220.

>>55125736
buy a new energy star sticker

also isopropyl / goo gone

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My t530 has this weird pulsating electric sound. I can't stand them noises /g/, anyone else have this problem?

>>55115360
Hell no, but 720p60 and 1080p30 work

>>55100188
Xubuntu is GOAT for me, x200s roughly same specs.

>>55115360
why would you want 1080p at that resolution senpai

>>55125775
Some capacitor went to shit, find it and change it.

>>55125838
How might I find the broken one and can I continue to use the laptop or will this be detrimental?

anyone have one of those basic eastpak backpacks and a t420?

does it fit into most bags (no sleeve)? I want to replace my macbook asap

>>55126320
If you want portability go for an x220 or x230, both are amazing and lighter than at 420

Just bought a T460s. Was it a good choice?

So does the T420 use UEFI or BIOS? When installing Linux i have to create a partition table as MBR if using BIOS right?

>>55126675
sure anon, let us make u feel better for ur purchase

>>55126675
No, you overspent. In that sense it was a bad purchase.

>>55126702
Answer my question please

>>55099913
Can X260s use ram faster than DDR4 2133mhz and would the improvement be noticeable? For some reason, 2400mhz ram is faster in my country.

>>55127309
Just get an X220 or X201.

>>55126732
If I have the money is it really that big of a deal?

>>55127325
I had a x230 and got bumped to a X260 for free due to warranty stuff

>>55127403
I'm sorry to hear that.

>>55127412
Way to be in denial

Did a fresh install of W7 on my T420, which software/drivers do i need?

There's plenty of shit that screams bloat in the lenovo drivers page.

>>55124798
T420 will serve you better as babby's first Thinkpad or as a primary laptop. T601F is an advanced project not for the uninitiated.

got a refurbished t520 yesterday with a 1080p display because i was so fucking annoyed with my last samsung ultrabook and a new skylake chinese macbook-remake that had constant driver, touchscreen, qhd resolution and cpu overheating problems.

all i can say to my new t520 is: ho-ly-shit.. after replacing the hdd with a 850pro slapping linux on that thing, not missing one key stroke with this AWESOME keyboard (never happened to me on a laptop!), adding my .vimrc and compiling the shit out of that thing to keep the cpu on 100% for a few hours .. wow.. iam so happy right now.

i thought /g/ was full of shit when i bought this thing cheap, but o boy was i wrong.

i got my self 2 additional batteries and think about buying 2 more because my last laptop was constantly on low power and i was moving plug to plug last time i was at a convention.
never again thanks to external batteries!
why did these EVER wen't out of fashion in the last 4 years? i know i preach to the enlightened but really..
i am so emotional after finally getting a good machine after such a long time of shit.

thanks /g/ !

>>55127602

Drivers only for all the hardware, then the Lenovo Power Manager, that's about all I'd install. Everything else is actually bloat but the Power Manager is a major thing on a ThinkPad.

Protip: the Power Manager won't install on a Windows 10 installation by default (for those that wish to use Windows 10, that is, heaven help you). The setup.exe file is blocked by Windows 10 natively so, right-click on the setup.exe file, copy it, paste the copy immediately in the same folder, run the copy of setup.exe, voila, it installs and works just fine.

Stupid bullshit from Microsoft, the Power Manager has zero issues running on Windows 10, it's just getting it installed that's a problem for some people.

>>55127824

Congrats, but realize that ThinkPads aren't the only possible option, Dell Latitudes and HP EliteBooks are nice options as well. I personally prefer Latitudes myself but I have owned (and currently own) many ThinkPads over the decades all the way from the first one ever released to still having two near-mint ThinkPad 701c Butterfly models as well.

It's just that after Lenovo stepped in I don't find them all that appealing anymore. I have a T430 (pawn shop $120 special steal) but I'm considering dumping it to get another Latitude, actually.

But the T520 is a great machine so take care of it and it'll take care of you.

>>55127923
Thanks anon. What about the Access Connections thing?

I won't install W10 because it looks like dogshit, wanted to use Debian but i need windows software.

>>55119863

I have a Latitude E6400 (Core 2 Duo P8700) and a Latitude E6220 (Core i5-2520m) and I agree with that post, word for word.

They both still work great, have zero issues, get the job done just fine, and I have no reason to really want more for the time being.

Sure I'd love to have a Xeon powered Dell Precision right now but that's just not going to happen so, I'm good.

>>55127985

Bleh, the Windows network manager works just fucking fine. Don't add completely unnecessary shit for no reason, Access Connections doesn't improve the network connections in any respect whatsoever since it just uses the Windows network routines anyway, it's just another GUI on top of the GUI that already exists.

But it's up to you, install it, check it out, when you realize it's just duplicating functionality that already exists in Windows you'll probably decide to get rid of it so, maybe avoid it altogether.

The Power Manager and its ability to modify the power profiles is of utmost importance for a ThinkPad (running Windows, of course). Using that properly and creating custom profiles for yourself can literally gain you hours of extra battery life depending on your patterns of usage.

I know it isn't /tpg/ but does anyone have any experience with the thinkpad x1 yoga? Considering it for next semester. Using a SP3 now for school.

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Check out my T420s boys

>Alienware screen swap
>Replaced hinges with brand new replacements
>eGPU with a GTX 460SE , 2.0 express card speeds
>Ultrabay battery and 6 cell main

AMA

>>55128303
get the OLED and report back

>>55128311
Dust your motherboard and install BSD

Would a t460p be good for electrical engineering at college? I will also have a desktop, but I'd like to have a laptop that I can travel with for the next couple of years

How many of you actually go beyond 128gb of data?

I just bought a 128gb ssd and I'm not sure whether or not to return it and get a 240-256 for like 1.7x the cost.

I'll be using my T430s as a Linux shitposting and rice machine, running Ubuntu and with windows in a VM to run office, Photoshop and a couple of other bits....

All my media will be on my microserver at home.

>>55131074
I barely use it since I have a NAS

Anyone use a ultrabay battery on the t420s?
What kind of battery life do you get on it, combined with the 6 cell?

Can someone explain the difference between the Dell E6420 and the E6320? Why is the smaller screen size laptop more expensive on the guide? I am between these two in my area, each at $150. Same specs, just different screen sizes from what I see. Pls help.

>>55131479
Both aren't thinkpads

>>55131490
I already have a couple Thinkpads, but the prices keep going up on my Craigslist (People asking over $100 for a T41, for example). Dells aren't as expensive in my area for some reason, so I figured my next upgrade would be there. So help me figure out what justifies the E6320 being more expensive on avereage than the E6420, even the the 64 has a bigger screen (15 inch compared to 13).

>>55131490
Latitudes are friends here. You stop that.

>>55131479
13-inch model most likely has inferior cooling and possibly a soldered CPU, but that's pure speculation on my part, I've never used either model or any Latitude at all. This is the main downside to Thinkpad alternatives, they don't have the massive knowledge base that comes with the cult.

x220 Bios mod for 1.42

- Whitelist removal
- Unblocked AES-NI
- Unblocked advanced menu
- Unlocked memory speed
- Unblocked AES MSR 0xE2
- New vbios Intel 2119
- 16Gb 1866 + eGPU solved


http://www.mediafire.com/download/42xbfvdbtjr7r3o/X220+v1.42+Modified+Bios.zip

Made by the same guy who did the bios mod for 1.40

Just got a new chinkpad for college, what distro should I shitpost with? I'm thinking debian for stability. Thoughts?

>>55132142
Install Funtoo if you want to impress the ladies

Posting from my new thinkpad 13.

Everything is awesome.
Except maybe the Fn key placement where Ctrl should have been.

>>55132682
thinkpad 13???

>>55132776
yes!!

so i got a x200 which i really am loving. Theres one problem though, i'm running ubuntu for now and it only shows some of the battery capacity. the battery is the kind that sticks out the back. ubuntu shows 4 hours of battery life but then gets stuck at 7% for about another hour. How do i get it to show the right percentage and battery time?

>>55132817
did you install TLP?

>>55132830
yup

>>55132847
what does

sudo tlp stat

say?

>>55132855
it says to install some kernel modules, thanks a lot i think i could follow a tutorial from here on. I kinda suspected it was a kernel thing

>>55132817
I had the same thing but with a T420 and Windows 7.

I fixed it by running the calibration tool from lenovo power manager.

I got an old Ideapad Y550p. It won't turn on however.

A quick look at the parts make it seems like it's relatively intact, I think the power cord must be dead. There are some small cracks in the case however.

Should I take it into the shop and see if it's salvageable, or should I just join the Thinkpad meme instead? I obviously won't repair it if it costs above 100 to fix.

how much should I be paying for a x220 with i5, 8gb of ram, 320gb hdd, and an ips display?

>>55132893
There are optional tlp packages for the X200 you should consider installing. These could fix your problem.

http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Installing_Linux_Mint_13_Xfce_on_a_ThinkPad_X200#Custom_kernel_and_energy_saving_options

>>55132916
$200-$235

>>55132902
>1st gen i7

Scrap it and get a t420 for $200/t430 for ~$50 more

>>55132930
>>55132896
thanks will try both!

>>55132983
Yeah that's what I thought. Kinda low on cash so where is the best place to dump this and get some cash in return?

>>55133007
There are some gimmicky sites online that pay for broke shit. THe ones i went through would only give you like $40 though for that laptop.

>>55133071
Better than nothing. I have another broke laptop lying around as well so that's about 80 bucks right there.

>>55132682
>Except maybe the Fn key placement where Ctrl should have been.

My T420 has a bios option to switch these. Maybe look on your bios.

>>55133091
Yeah, if they worked, i would say to try and sell them as minecraft machines to some broke kid on craigslist.

Good luck anon.

where is the best place buy used thinkpads?

Has anyone ever bought Thinkpads from mercadolibre?

>>55133347
si

>>55133413
And well, how did it go?
Tell me about it.

I wonder why its expensive as fuck to buy from ebay if you are from Mexico.

Would having my RAM to 1866Mhz lessen my battery life?

>>55133434
Well nothing out of the ordinary really but i'm from Chile.

Managed to snag a t61 for $20k clp (29 usd or so) and Mercadopago handles it, you buy and they pay the seller after receiving the item.

What i can't understand is why every fucking laptop here has the touchpad fucked up.

>>55133462
Only by a very little amount, if your thinkpad will even do 1866mhz.

>>55133134
http://ibm.co/1WSrAOT

>>55133488
Yeah, while browsing the mexico version i noticed that too.

How expensive would be to change the touchpad? Its not like i will use it but i would like it to look clean if i get a worn one.

>>55133581
I can't buy from ebay or amazon because i live in this shithole so i just look for parts on AliExpress, try looking for a touchpad for the model that you're interested in or the FRU.

I also got a spare battery coming from there, can't wait for the housefire.

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Yo what da fug,

Whats the best way to move Win 7 from a 350GB HD into a 250 SSD??

Stock, havent done much to it. Tried Macrium, but the fucking Recovery partition doesnt fit the SSD.

Could I just reinstall Win 7 into the SSD?? if so, how?? dont got no disk.

>>55133496
I have a modded bios and it can do put to 1866mhz

hi, im a newfag to thinkpads, what is a good thinkpad to begin with?

>>55134405
Then you wont experience much battery life loss, and you'll gain some speed.

>>55134406
Get a T400 if you're needs aren't very great, but get a T420 if you want a main machine.

>>55134199
The easiest thing for you to do is to create a bootable flash drive and then just reinstall windows on your SSD

>>55134199
Clone the hard drive.

>>55134452
The window is refurb, does that differ from regular one when making said USB??

>>55134524
Nigga, read!

>>55134406
T400 unless you do GPU intensive stuff for a just werks laptop.
T420/X220 for a main computer.

What is so good about thinkpads??

>>55134550
>Nigga, read!
You're clearly doing something horribly wrong. Google if you can't figure out how to clone a drive correctly.

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That keyboard.

>>55134571
You can drop it, sit on it, hot glue it, and it'll still work.

>>55134594
If I use my tank to override it will it still work?

>>55134604
I don't know about a tank but i've seen a thinkpad working with a car's wheel on it and an external display.