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/tpg/ - ThinkPad General 2016-09-19 21:31:05 Post No. 56685110
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Other business laptops are also welcome in /tpg/ (e.g. Dell Latitude/Precision, HP EliteBook/ZBook).
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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", ultraportable
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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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xsauc buyers guide:
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Alright I am really curious if a x6xt, x2x0t are able to do this
1:16 it starts what I mean
https://youtu.be/uCYlw4MCdUo
Someone who plays runescape with a tablet thinkpad?
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Would there be any market for 2nd hand bluetooth/wwan modules? I don't really need them.
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Is there a way to scrape off the runes to get a blank keyboard, without damaging the keys?
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>>56685233
Use a belt-sander.
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>>56685256
I don't have such a thing in my home, I thought about using a regular sandpaper, but I think that would ruin whole key texture from scratching.
Would there be a way to fix or control the damage?
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Should I use UEFI for a dualboot Windows 7 + Ubuntu?
Having a hard time partitioning the disk, don't get mad at me please.
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>>56685335
just paint it black m8
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>>56685233
If your time holds zero value you could hand sand them. Probably start with 320 and work your way up to 1000.
If your time holds value buy a freelance tool and the appropriate attachments to do the same.
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>>56685424
With what?
I wouldn't want the paint to get off from extensive usage.
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>>56685335
>>56685506
Sandpaper the keys, then use some plastic paint on them.
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At what battery capacity should I consider switching batteries?
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>>56687015
You don't have to change batteries if your running low. Just plug in the AC adapter. I'd do it before 20% because thats when the power-saver mode kicks in, and your performance will suffer. Good luck!
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T420 or X220?
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>>56687597
The one that fits your requirements.
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>>56687326
I'm talking about max capacity, not charge.
It takes extreme retardation to switch batteries after each cycle.
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>>56687597
Generally unsure about what size to get? T420.
Want a small and very light Thinkpad? X220.
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IPS FAGS, REPORT!
>T430s w/ mod chip
>B140HAN01.3 FHD panel from a Dell E7440
>Total cost so far is $370
Battery needs to be replaced, I only get 2 hours use.
>>56685170
It is limited, but you have a lot of people to sell against.
>>56687597
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