/tpg/ ThinkPad Thread

Opinions on x131e? Any clue on OpenBSD support?

>X220t with IPS panel and 8 GB RAM for 200€
Good deal? Keyboard and overall shape looks good.

What OS are you guys running on your Thinkpads?

>>58504310
ThinkOS

>>58504125
Is ~$100 for an i5 x220 a good deal?

>>58504310
Manjaro

>>58504310
Ubuntu desu

Installed gentoo on a t61. Screen tearing is abominable, the performance in Xorg feels so sluggish, but glxgears is a solid 60fps. Not sure what to do.

>>58504310
OSX 10.11.6

>>58504310
Fedora 25

Should I buy a w500?
Or should I try to get a w700?

>>58505057
As long as you're burning money on an obsolete workstation, it might as well be the biggest, most retarded obsolete workstation you can find.

>>58505057
Only in /tpg/ everyone

>>58504310
Windows 7 + Xubuntu

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Who /IBM/ here?

I'm sys admin and still can't bring myself to "upgrade".

T60 best ThinkPad

So I just got a T400 after having a T430 as my first thinkpad, and the build quality is just absolutely incredible. It feels so sturdy, the old school keyboard is 10x better - that is fact. I thought you guys were just bickering because of the layout, its actually so much more than that. While the feel itself of the modern keyboard is acceptable compared to worse laptops, this one on the T400 is tactile and clicky - you know if you've missed a key or not, and typing quickly is easy on it too. The layout on a t430 and up can only be described as horrendous once you've finally held something like this in your hands. It is just like sitting at a desktop and having a real keyboard in front of you. The 1280x800 screen is perfect. I expected to be discomforted coming from other sizes, like 1080p, but the 800 pixel height makes the ratio perfect, not even bullshitting

I am disappointed a bit now, realizing that there are no more real laptop makers left.

>>58506667
Also, I'd like to add that I was initially hesitant to purchase something with such dated hardware, and was unsure of whether or not the C2D would be up to everyday tasks. I always thought that you guys who used C2Ds in your old desktops and laptops were just bullshitting in saying that there is no point in upgrading, but now I see you're right

it probably even rings more true for the 2500k on a desktop. I will admit though that I am no longer a gamer, and I also am using an SSD in the T400 so that may attribute to its speed as well, but I find it all to be satisfactory for day to day usage, even in 2017

imagine what thinkpads would look like today had IBM continued to hold the reins

>>58506613
>T60
i just found a t60 for cheap at a pawn shop near me, it's a lower-end model(32-bit,1024x768 resolution) but i'm going to upgrade the ram in it next month. now my t420 has a friend. i'm loving the t60 though

i had a issue about battery monitoring
anyone posted about this issue?

I just got my T420 a couple days ago. Still waiting on my SSD to arrive so I haven't bothered setting it up yet. But I booted it up to mess around and noticed that there is an audible fan noise constantly, and the upper left side got hot very fast.

Anyone else have the fan noise issue? It's not extremely loud, but it's loud enough to be a constant trigger to my autism. I'm going to replace the thermal paste and see if that was the issue.

Another retarded question –will I need to buy a new caddy for the SSD if the laptop already came with an SSD? I haven't taken it apart yet and I'm running a blank

Also holy shit, it came with Windows 10 installed so I was messing around with it a bit and I don't believe people actually use that piece of shit OS, can't wait to nuke it and install Arch

>>58506613
I had a T60 in high school. It was funny as hell to use it around a bunch of faggots clicking away on Macbooks. Loved it, but it developed a weird issue where every time the battery cable was nudged even slightly, the computer would completely freeze and I would have to force shut down. Never was able to figure out what that was about.

>>58506989
my t420 is very loud, gets hot- i was worried about this too, but i googled around and the idle temps on average are about 45-50 and it's normal for the machine to get up to like 85 under load. fan is always running. my t60 is much, much quieter. running arch on both.

Hey /tpg/ I need your opinion on something
So I am thinking about getting a T460 as a shitposting/general usage machine

are they solid machines? thank you

>>58506864
specifically
remaining battery time shows up 5hr 3min usually
but somethimes it shows up 3hr
so i can't know exact remaining batery time

>>58504310
Windows XP Professional x64

>>58504310
i have a t60 and a t420, arch+awesome on both. when i got the t60 i installed openbox but quickly discovered that i've adapted to using a cli to the point where i only want to use a tiling wm so i just installed awesome on that too.

>>58506790
I'd pop a 64bit T7200 in and check how much higher you can take the RAM. Honestly the 1024 isnt bad on these, but the IPS is unreal man

>>58507055
May have been that battery specifically, I've seen HPs do that. I love using it in front of normies

>>58504310
Fedora 25 with Wayland disabled.

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Thoughts on Thinkpad backpacks?

Every comment and opinion that I've seen says that they're either the best thing ever or worse than Hitler.

>>58507683
I don't know about those, but Swissgear makes some God-tier laptop packs.

>>58507153
continue.
+ i decision to downgrade my cpu
after upgrade to 2720qm 6cell battery life was 2hour 9cell was 3-4hour
this cpu is powerful but consuming too much battery so i replace it to former cpu
i wish i did't fucked up

>>58504310
Windows 7 + Fedora

>>58504310
w7 and debian

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>>58504310
W10 and mint

> Want classic keyboard with an IPS screen
> Want normal size and not a smaller x220

Why won't IBM make a fucking Classic version with updated internals. . . At least make 'classic' keyboards we can buy for newer models. It's not like they wouldn't sell out within 10 minutes. GIVE US WHAT WE WANT IBM PLEASE!

>>58504172
No clue about OpenBSD, had an X131e years back, ran mint fine.
My only dislike about the X131e is that it can be a bit too thick for some, though thats what makes it durable. Also the keyboard is pushed forward to make space for the battery in the rear to be flush with the screen. The problem is that your hands cant rest on the palmrest all the way, so the edge is near my thumb part of my palms, instead of being past the wrists.

other than that get one with at least a 1.6GHz AMD processor, I've yet to hook up my i3 X130e, as it needs a monitor.

>>58504310
Currently running LXLE on my T430s, otherwise Win 7 Pro, or XP PE Black on the others to name a few.

>>58506613
Upgraded to core2duo, wireless-n, whitelist and 3gb RAM. SSD next.

Contemplating a "wireless docking" setup with VNC to another server to get more screen real estate, but it's definitely very nice even at 1024x768. Text is very readable and most text-focused web sites are a pleasure to read; more so than on my 1280x1024 or 1920x1080 displays.

>>58505057
I wouldn't recommend the W700 unless you absolutely want to use the digitizer. An M6400 supports 4 RAM slots and also supports a lot of MXM gpu upgrades (based Aliumwares), W7xx are locked out, not so sure about the 8730W but the 8740W is a treat.

The biggest dissapointment on my W700ds was the big keyboard flex on the yuiop keys, otherwise it was a nice machine, was my main for 2013? to 2016.

>>58506613
Haven't had a T60p masterrace in awhile
T43p & A31p will suffice.

>>58507098
~ofc base T450 and up can be upgrades to IPS FHD with ease (previously only T440s and T440p were upgradeable, base T440 would brick)

>>58507683
No comment but I do love the IBM era laptop bags.
Looks like they are still being built that well.
I currently use a Rush 24 if I need to backpack it with other crap.

>>58508066
'we' is a pretty niche group, I think only 7 out of every 50 /tpg/ posters buy a new computer outright. Big /biz/ wouldn't want to shell out an extra $10 when it comes to buying 500+ laptops for their fleet.

Not enough demand, as lenovo said with 16:10 or 4:3 displays.

>>58508184

This T460 I'm getting is pretty maxed out already with IPS and all that

i'm wondering how the battery life on it is?

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>>58508205
have you looked at notebook check? I would presume it would have 13+ hours on the intel GPU.
Nevermind I guess it will be 17 hours given the review
>http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-t460
I got 9 hours on my X1C3 when I had it, and it was running Mint and Deepin for awhile

>>58508239

It's either me getting a used T460 or waiting for something like the 2017 X1C idk what to do honestly.

>>58508246
What are you going to be using it for other than shitposting?

Currently I'm using a Pixel and E7440 for Windows applications, then a T430s as my personal machine/backup among others.

I did like the X1C3, however, the lid did feel a bit too flimsy for me and flexed quite a bit. I didn't have this issue with the Pixel, and eventually after getting a Pixel 2, I preferred that machine for basic shitposting, it was amazing.

What sucked about the X1C3 is that it throttled under heavy use, I tried playing LoL on it as my 'gaming test', it sucked compared to a T430.

I just wasn't too confident about the lid, felt a bit too flimsy, I think they changed this on the X1C4 and made it slightly thicker and more robust.
I do like the 2017 X1C because of dat bezel.

>>58504310
Arch

>>58508324

Basically need a main machine (all shitposting memes aside)
I'm not a gaymer either so yeah...

>>58504310
Used to have fedora, xubuntu, lubuntu and realized that I need Visual Studio, Netbeans, Wamp, Google drive, keepass2 with gsync and Victoria 2 so I decided to use Win 10 Enterprise LTSB.Windows boots fast with hybrid hibernation boot and logins fast with fingerprint.

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>>58504677
>are you kidding
>Right index on trackpoint, left thumb on buttons.

are you kidding, right index clit, right thumb buttons, left hand cock

>>58504310
w10, and haven't had time to reinstall mint or try ubuntu again since the last time it fucked up

>>58506667
>t is just like sitting at a desktop and having a real keyboard in front of you.
define a real keyboard ? one of those quack-quack mechs? I have a t410, wtb t430s and looking forward for the keyboard.
On a serious note, can one say that chiclets are more silent ?

>>58509167
I actually haven't used a mech keyboard before, but I was referring to the comfort of a full sized kb

there also seems to be a more audible click

but to be honest, the new style kb, I would actually say it is more quiet
the comfort is hard to determine, I like both
but I truly abhor the new layout. When you finally pick one of the old models up, you realize that lenovo gimped their own devices for no apparent reason

Any experiences with the UltraBase (for the x220)

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>>58504310
Windows 10
That's the only choice for any sane user

Should I get the P50 or P70 for shitposting on 4chan?

If I don't care about how much a laptop costs and want to buy a new model are new model Thinkpads any good?

Mainly looking for a modern laptop I can maintain myself, by disassembling and swapping RAM and so on.

>>58508097
X130e looks better. 3x more power. Anything I should know about it? Anything uncomfortable? Good to use in lap, or with a separate mouse? Think it would be okay in a back pack with some heavy books?

Heard some people say you can put a different keyboard in it if you don't like that style. Don't care as long as keys don't fall off. Might get a different wireless card if that one can't keep up with my speedy WiFi.

Thanks for telling me about the Intel model honestly I had no clue it existed.

>>58509877
x220

>>58509904
I want a new laptop from 2015 earliest. Don't want to put up with maintaining something that's already ancient.

>>58509771
dunno why anyone would voluntarily use windows unless they were gaming. i grew up with macs from system 7 on and started fucking around with linux when os x came out. i still have an os x machine but i primarily use arch these days

>>58509929
T61

>>58509951
>best hardware support (drivers)
>gaymes
>pro software
>stability
It's a nice client OS. There is a reason why 99% of all companies uses windows on client machines.

>>58509829
P50 is fuckhuge enough as it is

>>58509771
What model is that sir pajeet, and specs? It's too dark to see.

Also Windows 10 is absolutely aids. I used to favor Win 10 over 7 and 8 simply for the cleaner design and possibly better optimization of power usage and such, but after trying Windows 7 again after ages on my T43, it's such a better experience than 10.
>less random moments in which windows is raping your CPU in the background to do (((updates)))
>can fully disable services such as Windows Update without shitty hacks, I don't think you can fully disable Windows Update and Telemetry services on Windows 10, even on Enterprise
>lighter because it doesn't randomly install shitty apps from their shitty online store that no one ever uses, and no cortana
>a e s t h e t i c theme

When will the new thinkpads come out. I want to get on that kaby/ddr4 time.

>>58504177
yes but I'd never buy the tablet version. The hinge is shit as well as the touchscreen.

>>58504310
X220
Ubuntu MATE

Anyone have a x201? I'm interested in either getting one of those or an x220 for school and general sue but I'm worried about battery life. I'm also planning on upgrading the shit out of it so which would last me longer in the end?

>>58504600
100 bucks sounds a bit cheap. this can't be in a good condition.

>>58507060
>>58506989
lenovo cheaps out on thermal compound. replace it, it's gonna get better

>>58509969
yup. and that reason is microsoft contracts. I've never had a single driver issue on Linux, AAA games are plenty and concerning pro software, go ask James Cameron which OS his VFX artists prefer

>>58510144
>worried about battery life
>X series
pick one

I have an X220 but if you prefer 16:10 aspect ration, X201 is for you. an X220 would last longer though because of i5. in terms of upgradability these are both pretty limited. RAM and HDD, that's all you get. CPU is soldered. my X220 supports eGPU through express card though

>>58510217
>I've never had a single driver issue on Linux
What compels you to lie on the internet?

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>>58510087
T430
>Also Windows 10 is absolutely aids.
It is, but only when it's unconfigured. After castrating botnet functionality and removing background activities it's pretty dank.

>>58510217
>I've never had a single driver issue on Linux
Are we still talking about thinkpads?
Enjoy your nvidia drivers. Also stop lying

>>58510265
>nvidia
I don't use dedicated GPUs

>>58510235
Which series would you recommend for good battery life? Good being up to 8 hours to me, I had a t420s which had garbage battery life which is what I'm trying to improve upon.
I would probably only upgrade those two things anyways so that works out then.

>>58510306
A T420 should get 8+ hours but on the X series you can get up to 24 hours with a 9cell battery and the slice battery

>>58510292
Yet, there are people who actually use dGPUs.

>>58510314
I think it's because I had the S version that the battery life was so bad, even with a new 6 cell. Nice, I will be eating a 9 cell for it then! Can you recommend a good price that I should aim for the x220? Also is the tablet x220 any good? Are the screens and battery lifes the similar?

>>58510338
So? My original statement was that I never had driver problems on Linux. That is correct. I don't care about people who use dedicated GPUs for their childish hobbies.

>>58510265
It's not exactly the fault of the Thinkpad that Nvidia doesn't give a shit or a fuck about Linux support. Besides that literally everything is perfect.

>install win8.1 on X220
>literally no Intel iGPU driver out of the box
>or SD card reader drivers
>or proper drivers for the ultranav
>install win10 on X220 and T520
>iGPU driver out of the box but still no ultranav and SD card reader drivers
>Lenovo's Power Manager doesn't support Windows 10, can't set battery thresholds to keep the battery at the sweet spot of 46 and 50 percent full to preserve its life, because keeping it at 100% stresses it out more
>install Debian on both
>literally everything just fucking works
>tlp just works, can set battery thresholds much easier than in lenovo's power manager

>install Win7 on T43
>no wifi, have to spend about 30 minutes trying different drivers on both Lenovo;s and Intel's until I downloaded the right one
>spend about 5 hours trying to get Windows Update to download and install the fucking Sound driver
>even after all the updates were installed, the sound buttons don't work
>install Debian
>literally everything fucking works, including multi-touch support for the trackpad which the Synaptic drivers for Windows just doesn't support

>>58510360
>buhuu I'm too retarded to install lelnovo system update so it installs everything for me
>buhuu it's not out of box
You're a dumb motherfucker.
How often do you reinstall your OS so it becomes the problem?
Take your anti-autism pills

>>58510360
>install Debian
>literally everything fucking works,
Except:
>wifi card
>trackpoint scrolling
>hotkeys
>depending on the distro - sound volume control
>CPU idle states

And if you're too stupid to install windows drives (or let windows update/system update do that for you) you should go with mac.

>>58510396
>install Debian
>everything works right away
>I'm not even part of a botnet

even if something didn't work I could just install it because I'm not retarded enough to assume it's any harder than on windows

>>58510421
>botnet meme
Wear your tinfoil, sissy

>>58510421
so installing drivers and configuring windows is somehow bad, while installing drivers and configuring linux is good?
Nice logic man.

>>58510540
not what I said. installing drivers on Linux is not worse than on Windows but it isn't necessary as often as on Windows

>>58510548
>as often
I don't upgrade any drivers in my Windows 10 since like a year and everything still works fine.
Your point is invalid.

>>58510567
I don't upgrade or update drivers at all, no matter if Windows or Linux.
My point is that on a fresh Windows almost nothing works while on Linux most of the time I don't have to do anything manually.

>>58510585
>on a fresh Windows almost nothing works
But that's wrong you fucking retard. Windows 10 has all needed drivers for haslel and older platforms including wifi and ethernet drivers, intel iGPU drivers and some nvidia/amd ones. Drivers not included in windows itself are downloaded via windows update.
Your point is irrelevant and you use it only to make windows look bad, which is fucking pathetic for a freetard like you.

>>58510631
>Windows 10
I thought we were talking about operating systems here. go on, get cucked by all your forced updates and restrictions and talk to me when you've grown out of your gayming phase. don't worry kid, you'll grow up eventually.

>>58510379
>using lenovo's shitty bloatware app that just abstracts the updating process
>>buhuu it's not out of box
It's <current_year>, not having most drivers for everything, save for obscure technology is excusable.

>>58510396
Only if you have nonfree wifi cards, and it's only a matter of finding the firmware .deb on Debian's site and loading it on any removable media at hand during the installation process. Hotkeys just werk, and better than they do on Windows. Trackpoint scrolling depends on the distro, but on Debian it either works completely out of the box or is a setting that you have to tick in the Settings interface that comes pre-installed. On older versions it's just one or two commands. Sound volume has always worked perfectly for me.

Compare that to the clusterfuck that is Windows Update. On a clean install of Windows 7 SP1 you have to go hunting around for roll up updates, because it was only in later updates that they fixed the issue of Windows Update taking literally hours upon hours to look for drivers.
>https://superuser.com/questions/951960/windows-7-sp1-windows-update-stuck-checking-for-updates

>>58510461
>caring about your privacy is being a sissy
>>>/r/windows you go pajeet.

>>58509829
>P50
I own one. Its build quality is spectacular and I have no issues with it so far, for basic work or 3D. However, I have not tried GNU/Linux on it because of Bumblebee sounding terrible. Despite being a high-power machine, it gets higher battery life than my T420's 9-cell, and runs colder. I haven't even replaced the 7200RPM hard disk since it's been so well-behaved. I heard P70 is good, but not as flex-free since it is larger. Also, I hear the 4K model rapes its GPU, so 1080p IPS is good enough. I am reliving the days of the FlexView T60.

>Captcha: Select all images with a patio
>one picture is a screenshot of Garage Band

>>58510650
>too retarded to disable windows update and run it on demand
>bitches about (((((forced updates))))) and "restrictions"
You clearly have no idea what you're talking about. Your incompetence in that matter is stunning.
Go play with your Toy/Hobby OS and stop attacking windows users. You don't deserve attention, faggot. Nobody is forcing you to use windows. To me you can even install TempleOS and pray to jesus to not get a crash during booting, but it doesn't mean you can insult people who decided to use other OS.

>>58506667
You must've gotten one with an NMB keyboard. Are the rubber cones blue? My X61 has that kind, it feels good, but I like the T450-T460 era keys too. The layout needs some reversion, though.

>>58510658
>bloatware app
I don't think you understand what 'bloat" is. System Update is just an installer. You pick the things you want it to install.
If you want only drivers - pick only drivers, you retarded monkey. It's a shame you can compile your own kernel and use bash in advanced tasks, but somehow you're too retarded to use a GUI installer application. Shame.
>caring about your privacy
As explained above, if you care so much about privacy you can disable all toxic windows "features". It's no different than uninstalling amazon/botnet/advertising packages in ubuntu.

>>58510682
dude you can't disable updates in windork 10. at some point your PC is just gonna shut down and install updates.
stop trying to defend the worst operating system since the invention of the computer just because you're too incompetent to use anything else. indoctrinated cuck.

>>58510699
do you really trust m$ encryption m8

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>>58510706
>dude you can't disable updates in windork 10
Nice FUD, you retarded monkey.
>stop trying to defend
stop spreading lies, monkey. This is not how you trick people into installing your hobby OS

>>58510682
wow... pieces of shit like you shouldn't even be allowed to exist.
>hurr durr I defend windows no matter how deep microsoft has it's dick in my ass
>muh call of duty
>so where's that new dildo shop?

>>58510713
I never mentioned MS encryption. What exactly are you talking about?
>>58510706
>too incompetent to use anything else
I use Debian on all my servers. Your point?
Windows is a client OS. Linux is a server/embedded OS. Is this so hard to understand?
Linux on desktops was a fucking mistake.

>>58510721
>this retarded answer
Is this how (((((intelligent))))) linux users are?
Top fucking kek.
You better go now and fix that X server you got there, son.

I managed to get an almost mint condition x201t
Are those things unicorns?

>>58510682
Are updates jewish or something?

>>58510758
>I use Debian on all my servers. Your point?
Yes, but only if you install Windows on it. :^)

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>>58510719
yep. that prevents microsoft from running any code they want on your computer.
now, you have to excuse me. narnia needs my help.

>>58510758
They're darn close. The X60/X61/X200/X201 tablets are great. What was the cost?

>>58510764
According to this linux faggot above, yes.
>>58510766
>running any code they want on your computer.
Prove it.
Otherwise stop spreading FUD, retarded monkey.
And quit using memes in your posts. This makes you look immature.
>>58510765
>>58510758
Mean to quote
>Are those things unicorns?

>>58510773
120 euros, equipped with the 640lm.
Bankruptcy auctions are great for this stuff.

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>>58510721
>pieces of shit like you shouldn't even be allowed to exist.
Wow, you're seriously upset kid. Take your anti-autism pills now, really.
Pic rel. If you continue your toxic behavior we'll soon forbid using linux at all on client machines by setting proper UEFI restrictions.
And then we'll see who's the majority. :^)

>>58510774
>Prove it
How many people got windows 10 installed on their machines against their will? No one downloaded the nagging installer voluntarily.

Now, try to prove that Microsoft can't run their code on your windows install. You don't have the source, so you can't.

>>58510874
>against their will?
They all accepted EULA. Then all had Windows Update enabled and set to automatically install everything MS throws at them.
Is this what "against their will" really is, kid?
>try to prove that Microsoft can't run their code on your windows install.
No kid, you need to prove your retarded statements. It's like asking me to prove that God doesn't exist, because you say he does.
>You don't have the source, so you can't.
I don't have to need the source. I trust MS and my common sense, which tells me this: if MS would really steal anyone's private information this would be widely known due to massive amount of court cases. And so far Microshit NEVER gave things like bitlocker recovery keys to the courts, even tho people upload these keys to ms servers by themselves.
You're paranoid anon, and you should seriously visit a doctor.

>>58510915
>Then all had Windows Update enabled and set to automatically install everything MS throws at them.
By the way, these special snowflakes set Windows Update to automatically install everything BY THEMSELVES. By default Windows Update on 7 and 8.1 is set to NEVER even SEARCH for updates, not to mention asking to install anything or installing anything automatically.
Check your facts, fucktard.

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>>58506613

X60s MASTERRACE reporting in.

>>58510706
Yes you can but that is really not worth doing.PC will have a lot of insecurities.

Windows 10 LTSB is the best out there:

>you get only security updates that have very small size and you can defer it
>no bloatware like store and other apps
>you can disable cortana and use classic shell for perfomance
>with modified services you can get 800-1000mb ram usage


When I started using windows 10 ltsb it gets really comfy it's like having win 7 modern version and it is supported for 10 years.

Whatever you do, you can do job done without thinking too much about OS and focus on your field.

>>58511080
Nobody here is talking about disabling windows update and leaving it just like that.
It's about disabling the service and running it on demand.

>>58511080
also using LTSB implies piracy. Why would anyone pirate windows if you already got the OEM license on your thinkpad's COA?
Are you a nigger by any chance?

>>58508136

The X60s I have has 3 gigs of Ram in it. It still has the Core Duo CPU in it. I will upgrade the H/drive in it to an SSD at some point.

I do 90% of my computing on the X60s. The IBM logo Core Duo and Core 2 Duo's are the best Laptops ever designed. They are also cheap. I paid £60 for mine including delivery off Ebay. The seller didn't say the Keyboard on it wasn't a UK Keyboard and the Keyboard had damage to it(some of the keys on it were stiff).

Wasn't that big of a deal I got a UK replacement Keyboard for it off Ebay for £7.50.

For less than £70 I got myself a Business Class Laptop.

>>58504310

Windows XP sp2 on my IBM logo Thinkpad X60s.

>>58504310

Winblows 7 Pro 64-bit
x201t

>>58511100
Because LTSB works well instead using any version of windows.

So what if LTSB implies piracy...
nobody cares what OS do you have.Its most important that it works and it can do all stuff you whatever want.

Instead trying milion of distros and wonder why your drivers don't work or can't find dependencies.(If you use linux for servers then that is different story)

>have x ultraportable windows machine that runs everything
>install original drivers from lenovo and use most of thinkpad from drivers
> use whatever program you want for productivity like vs2013 netbeans wamp etc
>play soulstorm with friends on lan in free time

This shit is comfiest thing ever.

>>58511218
again, if you own a thinkpad you should stick to the legal license (which in most cases is win10 pro), then you can purge all unused shit with a script or manually.
There is no reason to pirate OS and then be limited by whatever MS does in upcoming updates. Maybe one day they'll break all pirated installations because fuck you, niggers?

>>58504310

Windows 7 Professional because i Need It to run Inventor and AutoCAD to use on the go.

>>58511304
Don't install linux. It's gonna be shit with touch support.

>>58511239
I wrote it why LTSB is superior than any version of windows:
>you can control gpedit and disable telemetry to security levels while pro version cannot do that
>no bloatwares like store, candy crush etc
>cortana is searchui (most of her capabilities don't exist) and you can modify searchui 's folder name and disable it forever
>you get only security patches that are very small and release once a month and you can defer it

Tell me why would anyone use pro version if you can use this?

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>get x201t for free from a hacker space junk day
>Also got Ultrabase docking station, it is cool af
>i7 620 2GHz dual core with hyperthreading
>4GB RAM
>no HHD
>find and install free 320GB HHD I found at the same hacker space junk day
>decided to install Windows 10 Pro on it
>terrible idea, was a pain in the ass to find and install all of the drivers
>but thank you Windows Update in Windows 10 for finding the majority of the drivers
>Windows 10 isn't that bad on it
>many things like the ThinkVantage Button doesn't work when in the OS but oh well
>miss SSD boot speeds on this slow ass HDD
>get 120GB SSD recently
>decide to install Windows 7 Pro instead of Windows 10 on this 6 year old laptop
>still a pain in the ass to find and install all of the drivers since Windows Update was doing jack shit nothing
>had to manually install some updates to get Windows Update to work at all
>really starting to miss the Win+X Menu on Windows 8+
>install an alternative for Windows 7 that doesn't have the shut down/sleep/restart/hibernate option because no other kind of thing exists
>now using Thinkpad as secondary laptop
>has 2-3 hours of battery life when in power saver mode
>battery that came with it was the original one from 6 years ago
>want new 6-cell OEM battery
>$60USD + $30 Shipping off eBay
>ok whatever, don't use it enough to justify a new battery
>want that 8 hour battery life /g/ Anon's been boasting about
>need to install Gentoo
>doesn't know how to Linux
>will do it eventually, maybe dual boot or something
>CPU usually runs at 60C
>doesn't know how to change thermal paste
>will do that eventually
>install tpfancontrol to turn off the annoying fans at lower temps since the fans literally do nothing useful
>miss muh USB 3 ports
>get Expresscard to USB 3 adapter
>it is shit so I get a different one of eBay
>it works with 2 2.5-inch external HDDs, great

Had this thing for 2 months. Revived it from the death of the recycling. Did I do good /g/?

>>58511317 is a reply to the older, deleted version of
>>58511336

I use the UltraNav most of the time tho

>>58511332
Ok, I'll repeat myself for the 3rd time.
>Because it's ILLEGAL
Usually I don't give a shit, but if you can get legal Pro version for free then you should.
You can remove all bloat, cortana, candy crush bullshit and telememetry like everything else on Pro version.
And again:
>Maybe one day they'll break all pirated installations because fuck you, niggers?

I want to get a quad-core for my 2570p, should I go with i7 3612qm or 3720qm (45 watt). The latter seems much cheaper for a higher clock so it would be great but I'm afraid of a house fire.

All I could find on it was this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBZG7uF97Kg.

>>58511519
get 3720qm. If it's going to be too hot you can always limit the TDP or just limit the frequency in windows.

>>58511336

>gets ThinkPad free
>bitches about it
>doesn't seem to realize Lenovo has a page for the laptop that has ALL THE FUCKING DRIVERS on it
>you fucking idiot

>>58511332

The question is: why would anyone use Windows 10 PERIOD if you have to jump through all those fucking hoops and run one specific edition of the OS (which still has telemetry and other bullshit)?

You think you're "getting one over on The Man" by using LTSB and you're not, you're just being a dumbass and we all know it quite well.

>>58504310
Arch w/ xfce
need to upgrade this soon as the t61 is on it's way out

>>58511806

With linux you jump more trough those hoops than doing few clickes on windows.

One of reason why people call windows babby os.

>>58511336
Which Expresscard USB3 adapter did you get?

>>58511806
>jump through all those fucking hoops
This is the same argument we use to convince people to use Linux. You can configure it whatever way you want.
So when a Windows guy configures and 'jumps through all those fucking hoops' it is a bad thing but when we do it on Linux it is cool?

Can i somehow increase vram amount on x220?

>>58511958
>reasoning with linux apes
kek

how is the touchpad on thinkpads these days, the number one reason why i prefer macbooks is the supreme touchpad, with apple thinking off backing out of the market, how does the thinkpad touchpad compare?

>>58512112
It's not shit, but when you buy a thinkpad you use the trackpoint

>>58511914
there is literally only one model with asmedia controller, every chink puts different sticker on it, but it doesn't matter. just type usb 3.0 express card 54 ebay or ali

>>58512098
I'm the guy you are replying to and I am a 'linux ape' as you so elegantly put it.
It annoys me when people belittle others over what OS they are using. If you are happy running Windows who am I to argue? Personally I just like that _I_, not Microsoft, is in control of _my_ computer and prefer the way Linux works over Windows.
And yes, if people ask me for advice they get the presentation on why Linux is superior but else I really don't care [insert smiley face]

>>58512163
>OOGA BOOGA
nobody cares, fucking monkey.
Windows is a superior client OS. Deal with it.

>>58511786

>notices not everything works
>consulted Google
>found Lenovo's website full of drivers you're bitching about
>downloaded the drivers off the Lenovo website because I'm not a fucking idiot
>drivers are still a bitch to install
>some of them still don't work for Windows 10
>did more Google-ing
>had to find drivers from Wacom's website to get it to work
>gg Lenovo, you can't even get all of the drivers right

Nice try m8

>>58512289
Retard award of the day goes to ...
I know you think you are very clever and trolling but in fact you are just making yourself look dumb.

>>58511914
>>58512155

StarTech one is shit, any random one off eBay is better.

>>58512605
...you!

Hey /tpg/, help please?
I finally have a Thinkpad
It is a R51
But have some ishues, battery almost dead, and the principal, internet and audio dosent work i think.
I install the drivers, but nothing, the led how supous to blink, dosent blink. The same with ethernet.
So a solucion for dat was install a USB modem, ok, dat works, but still whitout audio.

SOME HELP PLEASE.

Pd: Windows xp profesional x36

>>58512695
Sorry english

>>58512695
Download drivers from Lenovo website. Or install thinkvantage toolbox.

>>58512731
I did it

Thinkvantage toolbox? What is that?

ty

Recommend me a backpack for my lelnovo ThinkPad

Any thoughts on E430 /g/?

Got one with i7 3610QM, 8 GB, 640 GB HDD for AUD 500. Did I do the best deal of my life or not? Yet, how upgradeable this thing is? Can I add 8 more GB and a SSD in it?

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>>58512852

does the P50 have multi gesture support?

Someone sent me a OEM 9 cell by accident with my mini dock, wew

>>58510658
>Hotkeys just work

That was not my case. I went back to Windows 7 mainly because of this

Is there any way to flash t430 without hardware programmer?

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>>58512852

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvyq2PMBbPA&t=243s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk3VBtAge_s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn9xLG1Or4U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOd7OxfD-lQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXOUQD6IjCU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94T47l9dNJU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDUO4dJIJHM

How much can I expect to get for an X230 I bought refurbed a few months ago for €340 and that I upgraded from 4 to 8 GB RAM and from a 320 GB HDD to a 500 GB SSD? I'm in Europeland

>>58514030

Two Fiddy.

>>58514030
350

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What eGPU should I get for my T430?
I have just ordered this thing and I'm currently in the process of choosing a GPU for it. Would a GTX 660 be a good choice?

I'm a poorfag btw

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E560 with i5 6200U 1920x1080 ,4 giga ram,192 GB SSD for 350 pounds which is 420$ with 90 days garranty from good seller?

>>58508184
Saucy, you're awesome. Me and my wife love your videos. She says she's you're a qt trap. :3

>>58510133
I just love useless gimmicks

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>>58514128
wondering something related:
the smallest PSU to go with an eGPU setup ? some of those picoPsus ? I kinda dislike the idea of having another tangled box with colourfull spaghetti around it. Could it be also fanless ?

>>58514292
>E
out

>>58514317
>>58508184
samefag

>>58515012
Dell DA-2
also get 750/750ti

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Been running a T520 for 5 years now, mostly stock processors and whatnot. Only replaced the HDD and swapped from 6gb to 8gb of ram. Any way to bring the old beast up to today's standards?

>>58516269
you fat faggot.

>>58504125

Somebody convince me to know pull the trigger on a fully tricked out (i5/16/256) new T460 for £900

>>58516311

s/know/not/

>>58516269
fatty what goes

>>58516334
/g

>>58516356
/deutsch/ was geht?

>>58516310
>>58516356
Fuck off I'm only slightly overweight.
>this is /g/ not /fit/

But really though what would improve a T520

>>58514128
750 ti is a popular choice since it's smaller and needs a lot less power
>>58515012
dell da-2 power supply is what people use when they don't want an atx psu on their desk. it's rated for 220w, but probably best if the card doesn't need more than 175w.

i'm waiting for a chink ebay 100w adapter which i'll test with my 750 ti and a low profile 1050 ti when the price dips. a little less bulky than the da2

>>58516269
The CPU is socketed so you can replace it with a quad-core. I don't know what is the specific most beastly CPU you can get for it is though. You replaced the HDD, with an SDD I'm assuming? If it's a discrete graphics only model, you can swap the mobo with one with the Nvidia quadro GPU. Also get a 9-cell. You can also replace the display for the 1080p one if you don't have it. Honestly though I'd rather invest the cash into getting one of the less cucked nu-thinkpad models. Not only for the newer hardware but for a machine that isn't so THICC.

>>58506613
hopefully will get an X62 build going but I somehow doubt the boards will have an offical western market presence

Don't want to deal with Chinese qc without some guarantee

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Bit the bullet today. Was buying school book and just threw in a t430 to spoil myself. Already have a gaymen rig so this should be plenty powerfull enough as a fooling around in linux box. I got a t430 with 8gb ram, pretty sure the shit screen but i can upgrade later I honestly don't really care too much. Went with 250gb hd since it's not going to need alot of storage. Looking to probably get a new battery as first upgrade I love how upgradable these things are I've waited a while to buy one but happy I did. Just gotta wait for newegg to send it now. Also thank God its not a broadcom WiFi chipset so sick of that on my desktop

>>58517682
where does one order the screen upgrade kits anyway ? price roughly ?

>>58509759
Recently bought a series 3 UltraBase for my X220. Really happy with it because I don't have to plug all my cables (monitor, mouse etc) in and out, every time I leave the house with my X220. Just snap it into the base and it just works™ (with windows).

But the WiFi connection is horrible with the closed lid for me, so I always have to have the lid open, what is a little disappointing and unexpected.

>ordered a new hard drive caddy cover/screw (old screw was getting stripped)
>ordered a new fan + thermal paste (old fan wasn't keeping up with CPU when running intense VMs, overheating)
anyone else just sometimes floored by how user-serviceable and durable these things are?

>>58518235
Forgot to mention, this whole process cost me <$20 (including shipping)

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So I'm feeling like a bit of a masochist today and decided that I want to turn the ThinkCentre M57 I have laying around into a Hackintosh.

I know people have managed to get Maverick installed on these things but I can't get the OS to load from USB when trying to install Sierra. Does anyone know how to resolve this problem?

>pic related

How do I install bluetooth drivers on my W520?
I just tried, and it said no bluetooth device was detected.
I'm pretty sure I have a bluetooth device though because I connected with bluetooth before uninstalling the driver

>>58518378
Maybe you disabled it in the BIOS?

>>58518366

Thank you for introducing me to such a marvelous keyboard.

Shame it doesn't have a numeric keypad. Always prefer to have more standard keys for a desktop rather than less.

Does the X220 already have SATA3?

>>58518535
It's probably the best thing I've ever found in a thrift store. It was only $5 and it was in near perfect condition. I was surprised how robust it is considering how flimsy OEM keyboard from that era were.

>>58518433
It's not disabled.

>>58518548
>Sandy Bridge
I'm fairly sure it doesn't. Why do you ask?

>>58518670
>$5
Lucky. I spent $40 on mine because eBay. Still worth it though.

>>58518762
Just to see how well a SSD will do.
Will get a SSD anyway, because better battery life, weight and robustness

>>58517067
Haven't replaced with SSD, the original HDD died so I swapped it with a 500gb one. From what I've seen (and in the case of memory, replaced), I'm running an i7 2640m w/ 8gb memory.

>isn't so THICC
>implying my thicc brick is bad

>>58518548
>>58518762
2.5" bay is sata 3, msata slot is sata 2

>>58504125
How much would getting a cheap chink battery for my x201 fuck me up?
I like my house not being on fire

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>Buy t430
>Fan like a jet
>Send back
>Buy 420
>Get wrong keyboard layout
>Have to send back

God fuck, I just wanted to buy a meme. Why am I so unlucky with my purchases

>>58519143
Because you're too dumb to read the descriptions?

>>58519204
They send me the wrong layout. The description said it was the layout for my locale. Not going to say in what country I live, just that the US layout has one button less. And you really need that button.

>>58519143
>Bought refurbished T430 last week
>Quiet as hell
>looks like new
Lucky me

>>58519232
might be less hasstle to just buy the right keyboard & put it in yourself

>>58519266
You are not lucky at all. After I used the keyboard on the t420, the keyboard on the t430 seems like dogshit.
And I know you won't fit in the good keyboard in your t430, because you are a noob.

>>58519337
Keyboard costs me 50$ here, and the seller said he'd send me another one with the right keyboard. They take negative reviews very seriously.

>>58519342
Too bad, because that the T430 keyboard is far superior to the T420 keyboard

>>58519371
Because a single negative review can fuck you over big time

do you guys think that cutting down and fitting a heatsink from an old GPU to my integrated graphics card could be a sensible thing to do, also how much difference would an additional 512MB of RAM and 300 or so MHz make?

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>>58519143
>sending back the whole laptop instead of just asking for a replacement keyboard
Nigga why?

My FN+F5 button doesn't work.
Everything else does like FN+F2= Lock, FN+F4 = Sleep
brightness, etc.
I have a W520

>>58519628
No, but it adds up if you keep making mistakes and mistreat customers.

>>58519795
I asked, but they wanted the whole laptop. I looked at their site, and the T420 keyboard was out of stock, so, yeah.

X210 recently completed the completion of the design and the addition of the Canadian engineering and road design of the adjustment, into the engineering board production stage. According to the current schedule, the smooth PCB board is expected to produce years ago, years after the patch, debugging.
The main specifications are as follows:
7-generation low-power processor i7
dual DDR4 memory slots
M.2 (2280) + + 2.5HDD the mSATA
LVDS dual line interfaces EDP +
VGA + LAN + miniDP + USB3.0x2 + USB2.0x1
built-in 3G / 4G (Shared with the mSata slot) and SIM card slot


from chink page
http://forum.51nb.com/thread-1728547-1-2.html

FUCKING HYPE

>>58519142
It probably won't burn down your house. That being said, don't expect this thing to last nearly as long as OEM batteries on a single charge. If you really want to replace the battery then you could always try cracking it open and replacing the 18650 cells yourself.

>>58520031
>they didn't just take the right keyboard from another unit and ship it out to you
They obviously must have one in storage if they're going to ship you a laptop with the correct keyboard. How odd of them to insist on returning the whole unit.

>>58520120
>How odd of them to insist on returning the whole unit.
policies

Is it possible to replace the x220 touchpad with an x201 touchpad? Are there any compatibility issues? Is there something else i can do to make the touchpad better (other than not use it)?

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How do you guys go from Dankpad to your work computer? I can't stand the transition I deal with every day

>>58518904
I disassembled my T520 today to the point of the palmrest assembly to see if I could clean out the white shit on the speaker grills that came from ebay. I scrubbed the shit out of them with alcohol and a brush but it didn't do shit. Was nice to see first hand how durable the laptop is though. I wasn't scared at any point that I could break the plastic palm rest.

>>58519143
Did you call them or did you fill out an online form? When I needed a replacement keyboard I specified on the form that I just wanted the keyboard shipped to me because I couldn't afford to be without my laptop for more than a day. They ended up complying and I replaced it myself. They even specify somewhere that CRUs (customer replaceable units like keyboards) can be shipped to the customer for them to do the replacement themselves. Try doing the online ticket thing. IBM is still doing customer service for Thinkpads, at least for warranty repairs, and it's pretty based.

>>58520876
>Did you call them or did you fill out an online form? When I needed a replacement keyboard I specified on the form that I just wanted the keyboard shipped to me because I couldn't afford to be without my laptop for more than a day. They ended up complying and I replaced it myself. They even specify somewhere that CRUs (customer replaceable units like keyboards) can be shipped to the customer for them to do the replacement themselves. Try doing the online ticket thing. IBM is still doing customer service for Thinkpads, at least for warranty repairs, and it's pretty based.

Do you think he purchased directly from Lenovo/IBM? It's a T420, it's probably been off-warranty for at least 4 years. Most likely purchased off fleabay.

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>>58510256
>2349SKK
>2GB
what the fuck? i have 2349SJ5 /w 1GB in my t430.. god fucking damn it.

>>58509877
Please respond

>>58524109
T560
5
6
0

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>>58524159

>>58524159
I'm actually on a T540p now
Main reason I'm looking into changing is because 15 inches is too fucking big for me

Is the T460P or T460 good?

When are those new Thinkpad X1 models coming out? If you go on the Thinkpad section of Lenovo.com they've been the main item of attention for over a week now and you can't even fucking pre-order them

>>58524515
February supposedly

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>>58519710
oh, i've seen similar modifications, but I think they were some small heatsinks for like raspi

>>58520736
my work one is e5450, docked with two external monitors

T420 or T430...what is the best bang for your buck? (Best price performance ratio)

I'm trying to find a laptop to do my college work, run engineering software, and occasionally play light games like Terraria on

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I just pulled the trigger on an X230 for $150
pray for me

>>58524712
You're not going to be able to much intensive engineering stuff with either

>>58524811
What would be the best thinkpad for that?

Got myself a T420. Upgraded the RAM to 16 GB. Popped in an I7. Added two SSDs and a large HDD. Got a 9 cell battery and a slice battery.

Any other upgrades I should consider?

>Any other upgrades I should consider?
yes, a laptop with a screen that isn't 100% dogshit

>>58525007
I'll be replacing that once I find an IPS upgrade kit

t430s - would it run fedora/mint out-of-the-box or am I in a world of shit with hardware drivers?

>>58514128
>>58515012
750ti for budget because it doesn't require any extra power. If you can afford to spend a little extra, gigabyte is going to have low profile 1050s and 1050tis soon. MSI already has a low profile 1050ti as well.

also, as this anon said
>>58516101
that's perfect for the exp gdc. there's also the pe4c, but it's pretty expensive.

>>58525038
Standard T420 kits are rare or gone by now. I think it had issues with flickering. The T420s kit may have worked properly, I don't remember. My previous machine was the T420. I would often use my IPS X61T for specific stuff, because the T420 is poor at color-sensitive work.

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>t430 /w nvs5400m
dat boost to 800mhz
dat 90c when using cuda to convert video

>>58525433

Thinking about grabbing a m14x r2 display. Not a huge upgrade, but at least it's something.

>>58524998
I dunno, higher res screen. Sounds like you've pretty much made it.

>>58507055
Probably the universe paying you back for being a cock in the ass.

Can one guess from the model number (2353ABU) which screen would be ? Samsung or one of the others.

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>make a docking station
>just duplicates of what ports are already on the lappy
k

Can anyone tell me what the price would be on a 390X model?

>>58527277
You're missing the point then.
Docks are good as they save you the trouble of plugging in keyboard, mouse, screen, charger and what have you separately. See it as a way to quickly turn your laptop into a desktop instead and they make sense,

>>58527277
Docking stations are made so you don't have to plug back in your power adapter, screens, mouse and keyboard when you come home to use your laptop as a working station

>>58527277

Basically this
>>58527800

Why plug everything in and out each time when you can have a dock where it's just one action. Why pull out your power charger when you can dock it and charge it.

I got a t420 and the speakers are super quiet , is this normal or do mine just suck. It was a used t420.

>>58528051
Thinkpad speakers are not very loud, that's normal. If you're using linux they'll be even quieter, you'll have to use the 150% volume trick to get them to full boost.

>>58525972
>dat waste of a perfect laptop using windows

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>>58525972
Repaste this bitch, anon.
No other way around it.
T. T430 with 5400m 2GB version after OC

>>58528075
>not wanting to gaym on glorious combo T430+Windows 10
>>58509771

>>58528075
Ya using Linux , so just set the volume to 150% and it should be good? This is a trick , I feel like I am missing something.

>buy laptop from 2012
>ThinkPad X230
>it's now 2017
>still gets driver upgrades

https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Ivy-Bridge-GL4-Patches-Updated

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>>58528115
See pic.

>>58528115
>>58528426
Damn, pressed send by accident.
It doesn't make it all good, it just matches windows max volume. It's still not very loud, but it's a little better.

>>58528113
>>58509771
I have a windows 7 disk for occasional gaming. Now that I finished GTA V, I don't even touch it. And allow me to reinforce the "windows 7", as I would never have a machine running that bullshit that you call windows 10.

>>58528457
ahhh got it , so is linux 150% volume equal to 100% windows volume?

Just set it for mine and ya this sounds a good amount better thank you

>>58528092
i have repasted. AC5. The high temps are not because im gaming, but because im doing a h.264 video conversion using xilisoft w/ cuda. try it yourself, you will hit 90c.

>>58528484
Exactly. You're welcome, I did find this a bit annoying as well, and I still think that 100% should be the same volume as output in windows.

>>58525086
>750ti for budget because it doesn't require any extra power.
like it doesn't need any external power/psu ?

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HALP, slipped on the ice today and smashed the screen on my beloved T60 14.1"..

I tried the 420 and found it a little too small, are there any ThinkPads that even come close to the size of my original T60?

I might just buy a new screen and replace it. BTW, still typing on it with half the screen dead. :3

>>58528494
Nope, I never had this problem with 100% load during hashcat use
Your problem is related to probably not properly aligned heatsink to the gpu die.

>>58524196
>Is the T460P or T460 good?
T460p is Lenovo's only new laptop with a respectable sRGB coverage, so I'd say it's alright

>>58528777
i went by screw 1, 3, 4, 2 half turns until the screws couldnt be moved anymore. im not sure how i could have misaligned the heatsink at that point.

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Should i buy the X220 for light video editing?
I just need something for quick edits while im on the plane or elsewhere

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T series and W series owners. Do you guys seriously lug those suitcases around?

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I forgot to back up the Lenovo partition before installing Linux.

Should I just kill myself?

>>58529152
T series are just right desu.

£140 for a Thinkpad T420, yes or no, lads?

>>58529199
No, you should be thankful for being freed from winshit.

>>58529241
just go! If it's in good condition, that's a steal.

>>58529270
I wouldn't use Windows on a laptop anyways, it's just nice to keep if I ever come to sell it.

I've devalued my laptop for nothing. ;_;

>>58507604
why disable wayland?

>>58511381
>>Because it's ILLEGAL

Why do words on paper matter to you?

>but if you can get legal Pro version for free then you should.

Support that with evidence.

>>Maybe one day they'll break all pirated installations because fuck you, niggers?

Scared little bitch much? That would break a lot more than pirated installs. You sound autistic so you should be killed, but sane adults, and MSFT, know that market chumming makes money. That's why early Windows and Office versions were essentially unprotected. Office 97 at work usually got paid for, but those CDs also installed it on millions of home PCs and killed off the competition.

>>58518141
>But the WiFi connection is horrible with the closed lid for me, so I always have to have the lid open, what is a little disappointing and unexpected.

USB wifi on Ultrabase would solve that problem.

>>58529199
>I forgot to back up the Lenovo partition before installing Linux.

If you think you need the Lenovo partition to reload Windows and drivers you are too stupid to use a computer.

>>58529300
>I've devalued my laptop for nothing. ;_;

It's worthless now. Worthless. Just worthless. So worthless it sucks value from adjacent unrelated objects and will turn into a singularity of anti-worth.

Just torrent recovery media.

>>58504125
X1 Carbon or Yoga? (2017)
What to get boys?

>>58529300
https://thepiratebay.org/torrent/7893705/Lenovo_ThinkPad_T420_Recovery_DVD_Windows_7_Pro_SP1_x64_Windows_

>>58529602
Wew. I thought my only option was to buy a recovery disk from Lenovo.

Thanks.

>>58528819
You're talking about CPU, not dGPU.
dGPU is held by small piece of metal and one screw.

>>58529598
XPS 13

>>58520120
>That being said, don't expect this thing to last nearly as long as OEM batteries on a single charge.
As long as the current OEM battery that lasts 30min? or a "fresh" OEM battery?
As long as it doesn't fuck up my machine it would be fine

Just bought a Latitude e6420 for 50€. I5 Sandy, 8GB RAM, 320GB HDD, in optimal condition. No power chord and battery tho. How did i do /g?

>>58528596
correct

What's the way to go if I want to hook up my X230 to two external monitors? The official dock or some other dock?

>>58529199
what distro btw

>>58529806
The 2in1 thing? Seems like trash.
I'm in love with the xps series desu, I wish I could afford a UHD laptop :(

>>58529950
how the fuck ?

Does the x220 tablet have full driver support on Linux? For example the finger and pen input on the screen.

I want to use it for creativity but I don't want to end up getting fucked being unable to use the pen input.

>>58530876
Oh foker just use it for porn like everyone else

>>58530898
But I want to be able to draw porn ;_;

>>58504125
What's the best budget thinkpad that'll run the low tier games (Overwatch, CSGO, rocket league etc)?

>>58530938
Every t420 and up with external gpu

>>58530876
I should get mine hopefully today or tomorrow, and can report back.

>>58504125
How does FreeBSD 11-RELEASE run on a T440?

>>58531135
>external gpu
What?

>>58527277
you just slap the thinkpad on it no need to conect any thing(cables, power etc) thats the whole point of it, and when you finish your work you just click like one buton and take it with you no need to disconect all the pheriperals and cables etc etc

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Lenovo thinkpad x230t
Should i buy? What do you guys think about it? Its old but a refurbished one will work great right? Can the ram and other parts be exchanged easily?

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>>58504125
>wanted a good t420
>watched out to not get nvidia graphics chip
>1600x900
>keyboard without stickers
>not to heavily used

but I didn't pay enough attention and got a T420s

big problem for spare sparts? Did I fuck up?

>>58531379
Thanks anon, will lurk until then.

>>58529980
well cool!

is the x230 any good desu? thinking of replacing my xps 13 and going to a proper non-ultrabook

whats the screen res like?

>tfw I found a Thinkpad X220 with i7 for 350 Trump Dollars
Most X220 in Shitskin Texas are in the range of 229 and 350 bucks. I could negotiate the price of it to get the X220 for 300 USD.
Get it or a X240?

>>58532337
get an x240 and change out the trackpad

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>>58531974
yes you did

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>>58531974

>>58532596
Thanks.

>>58529718
oh yeah, thats right. so if its one screw, and it can only sit one way, how did i miss align it?

>>58532611
What site is this?

>>58532596
>b-but muh keyboard

What's the opinion of /tpg/ about the thinkpad tablets variants?
>inb4 muh X220T

>>58530202
>>>58529950 (You)
>how the fuck ?
What? The seller is a friend of mine

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>>58533003
that explains it


it's almost official, i have a 2n thinkpad! t430s, 16gb/500gb/hd+/backlit. I will put the ssd from my t410 in it anyway, most probably upgrade the display too to the alienware one. Too bad I will get the new laptop in like 2 weeks, a friend of mine picked it up today, and my wife's mother is visiting us in 2 weeks, so she will carry it. cant fuckin wait!

>>58504125
>Recommended models:
>T420 - 14", normal size
>X220 - 12.5", ultraportable
OK. And for a 15.6"? I'm convalescing from a stroke and can spend very little time on a chair.

And the E550 I had bought for the role of bed station (ie main station in my case) of course died in less than 2 years, after a fall (changed DC in board and charger: still no charging, so it most prbly is the mobo... a bugger as it still worked as long as I had battery). Not much complaint: I knew what to expect, it was cheap and I did not want to spend too much then (more urging matters, when shit hits health).

Now, as my body still isn't quite ready yet, I'm willing to replace it with something better (let's say around 1300€), but T560 screens seem shitty (high chances of PWM shit at 1080p non tactile, which I had and hated with the E550, the tactile is gonna be highly reflective[?] and stupid, and I neither need nor want 3k for shitloads of reasons).

So, what do I do /g/? Wait another 2 months for a T570 (2 months on a phone... Ewww)? Choose something else (not sure about ease to get used around here and generally prefer new, knowing how people are filthy around computers)?

>>58533141
The 15.6 should be the recommended one as default
>better build quality

I want to connect two monitors to my X230, one 1080p and one 1440p but the 1080p monitor doesn't support daisy chaining, is the best way to just get a Displayport to mini Displayport cable for the 1440p monitor and use VGA for the 1080p monitor?

>>58533161
As far as mobility goes, 14" and smaller do make sense. But mobility isn't too much a concern of mine at the moment, and for some time yet (wish it were,fucking wish it were...).

>>58533141
If the X220 and T420 are the recommended 12.5" and 14" models, it stands to reason that the T520 would be the recommended 15.6". It was in the OP at one point, but manlets won out I guess.

>>58533199
Which goes back to T560 screens seemingly being shit (except if you're lucky enough to get a non touch LG 1080p, from what I read).

What's the best 1080p panel to repleace the 1366 cancer of the X240?
Hopefully glossy.

>>58533244
>Hopefully
>glossy
The fuck?

>>58533290
I happen to like glossy screens. You have a problem with it?

>>58533343
Not with your fancies, no.

With glossy screens, yes, sure (they appear more contrasted because you gotta add the reflected light to the emitted light... which is at the cost of a picture ruined with reflections).

>>58533398
I know that, but I like the bigger contrast of the glossy panels, and also they don't bother me. Matte, instead, gives me headaches.

>>58533118
Is the price low forma what i got?
I saw it and i bought it because i've always loved latitude and the design they have.
Have you got some advice about the brand of the battery to buy?

I got a Dell Latitude E6400 for free but I need to get a new battery and a fan. Anyone has any experience with this laptop? Is it good?

>>58533449
Well, that's the thing. They're not more contrasted: only appear so because the reflections proportionally crush the blacks, which makes you unable to see dark details.

But as long as matte screens don't get hard to find, whatever floats your boat.

>>58533524
Oh, didn't see the no power cord an battery part. But still 50E for a 2nd gen... not bad. I'd buy a chink one, and change it early until the laptop holds. That's what i'm doing with my t410

for anyone wondering, using the hsf from the nvidia model t430 doesn't improve temperatures in the integrated. i tried it after installing a 3612qm in mine and temperatures actually went up around 10c.

might end up getting a free thinkpad from a friend who works with e-waste at a company. can i expect anything good? they'll probably be last years models...

>>58533773
>last years models
>e-waste
I doubt it

>>58534049
the one he showed me that he was gonna take for himself had an i7 and 16GB of RAM. maybe not AS good as that (since he's taking that for himself) but maybe something decent. just worried about the quality of them, since i currently have a t420 with an i3 inside and would appreciate an upgrade, but am worried that modern thinkpad design might be gross

New thread:
>>58534130

>>58534079
Well i7 Thinkpads could be 7 years old

>>58532337
Is shitskin Texas new mexico?
If you're talking about actual Texas the used electronics market is GOAT

>>58534297
Shitskin Texas=Chile

>>58534327
O thx :^)

>>58532720
the x240 is actually better, because the keyboard is mounted on the rollcage so it's far more firm

the *20 and *30 are the only keyboards that have this issue, which is ironic that they're shilled so heavily for having great keyboards
>>58532685
notebookcheck

just tired of seeing people say the t420 screen is "good enough"

bullshit. it's objectively one of the worst laptop screens ever made
>160:1 contrast ratio
laughing my fucking ass off

>>58534547
Ok. I'll get a X240, and a new trackpad.

>>58533649
Thanks bro. I just don't want to burn while chinks laugh at me lol