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Other business laptops are also welcome in /tpg/ (e.g. Dell Latitude/Precision, HP EliteBook/ZBook).
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If you're looking for purchase advice, READ THE BUYERS GUIDE FIRST. Then post, stating budget and requirements (e.g. size and performance).
Don't buy anything OTHER THAN T, X AND W/P SERIES if you want the Real ThinkPad Experience™
Recommended models:
T420 - 14", normal size
X220 - 12.5", 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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Used ThinkPad buyers guide:
http://ktgee.net/tpg
xsauc buyers guide:
http://www.dankpads.com
EPP discount for new ThinkPads (USA & Canada only, usually 15%+ off):
http://pastebin.com/JVwVGVTW
Helpful links and resources (Wiki, lookup tools and wallpapers):
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Please post
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Please don't start having OP pics with shitty memes likes other generals
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I have a question about my battery and the price I paid for my x220. With the battery I get ~4 hours total. Is that normal?
The specs of the x220 is
i5-2410m
4gb of ram
500gb hdd
I paid ~$150USD and it came in an almost brand new condition.
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>>59274770
Print a battery report with Windows
Aida64 will show wear level
But 4 hours looks about right.
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>>59274770
Is the battery 4 cells, 6, or 9? The 4 cell will be completely flush with the device, the 6 cell will protrude slightly underneath, and the 9 cell sticks out the back, providing a sturdy grip. Generally, the X220 gets around an hour per cell. You'll obviously see more or less depending on power settings and hardware configurations.
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>>59274770
>>59274839
also the age of the battery (6ish years if original) should be considered. my 9-cell in my used x220 was at 60% capacity and gets 5-6 hours of web browsing, email, light stuff
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>>59274690
I agree.
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>>59274829
running Ubuntu here, any alternatives?
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>>59274926
Ubuntu can check cycles
Check thinkwiki
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>>59274664
a-anon?
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>>59274926
Install tlp and run# tlp stat
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EVERYONE POST YOUR IDLE/LOAD TEMPS
THIS IS NOT A DRILL
T420 45/75 C HERE
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Am I missing a piece here anons? I have the urge to get a piece of electrical tape and stop this shining in my eyes.
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>>59274690
>>59274923
ACTUAL THREAD:
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>>59275349
Thanks anon
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>>59275328
x220 48/50°C - 54°C using chromium
x220 47/50°C - 53°C using chromium
can't complain
macbook 13" 2012 (no retina) - 60°C or more using chrome
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