/tpg/ - ThinkPad General

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Anyone recognise this interface and know how to get rid of it? It just randomly installed itself on my StinkPad.

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>>60130032
Hardmodded T430 maximum comfy.

>3840QM
>16GB DDR3L
>Classic Keyboard + EC Flash
>a/c WLAN Card + BIOS Flash
>Modified Heatsink

2K display mod Soon™

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>>60130097
>i7 inside
>i5 sticker

>>60130254
Know where I can buy an i7 sticker?

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Guys my T470 has arrived

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>>60130045
Turn off the hotkey service or kill TPONSCR.exe

>>60130097
gb2leddit

>>60130254
>>60130278
>stickers
pic related

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>>60130278
Go buy an i7 then RMA at.

>>60130283
our condolences.

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Since I apparently posted in a dead thread, gonna ask again.

Should I trade my Asus Eee PC 1201HA with broken keyboard and a terribly repaired charger for a beaten up Thinkpad X41 with no stylus, battery and a charger?

On one side, X41 is super outdated (Pentium M), comes with basic Intel graphic accelerator, non-expandable RAM over 2GBs and is probably gonna burst into flames if I try to watch a HD video on it.

But on the other side, it's a thinkpad, I can use a wacom stylus with it, and the Eee PC has terrible Linux support because of Nvidia Ion graphics

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>>60130300
>removing stickers

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>>60130357
do eet faget

X41t is kawaii-desu

>>60130371
>not removing them after unboxing

>>60130503
>being able to tell the previous owner of your used stinkpad to romove the stickers 7 years ago

Should I cop?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T440p-14-HD-1600x900-i5-4300M-8GB-Nvidia-GeForce-GT-730M-500GB-/361966401298?hash=item5446e0f712:g:dtwAAOSwuLZY6Wwv

Probably gonna replace the screen and trackpad anyway.

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>coworker is giving me a desktop chassis
>gonna build a mild gaymer rig
>also on the hunt for a w530

The winds of change are blowing

>>60130735
I wouldn't recommend it desu
mine was in for warranty repairs multiple times

Keys will literally start falling out, the USB ports are super fragile and overall it feels super cheap

>>60130803
Anything better you could recommend?

I have a T420, but the screen really bothers me.

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who /bentium m/

>>60130827
To be honest, I'd recommend to go for Dell Latitudes if you want something newer
They might not have a good aesthetic factor, but they will not break down after two years of use and are not fully plastic
Don't go for HP Elitebooks, they're bitch to service

Centrino 6205 was a mistake

>>60130827
T430(s), T530, T450s with the 1600x900 display. Don't even think about buying a **40 model.

>>60130832
what network manager is that? wicd?

>>60131026
unless it's a T440p and you're willing to swap the touchpad**

The **40 models are where the screens start not sucking terribly, so if you care about your display that much you'll probably want a T440p.

>>60131059
I'm just straight up editing wpa_supplicant.conf at the moment. Kind of a joke that fREEEEEEEEbsd doesn't really have a more or less official GUI network manager.

>>60131110
Wait so how did you get the network indicator in the panel with wpa_supplicant

>>60131090
I'm going to swap the Touchpad and Screen, but I want something that actually has screen upgradability unlike my T420 atm.

>>60131135
Then you either want the T440p or wait months to years before some FHD mod kits come around, and then hope you're actually able to buy one.

>>60131110
why don't you just use linux?
if it's because pentium M doesn't have nx bit or PAE, you can compile your own linux kernel with those flags turned off

>>60131152
I think I'll just get a T440p then. Thanks for the help.

Will post pics in a few weeks when it comes in.

>>60131179
>Will post pics in a few weeks when it comes in.
Please don't.

How expensive is it to upgrade the screen of a T530 to 1080p? Doesn't matter of it's the anti-glare TN "shit" o the IPS screen.

>>60131552
Who shit in your cheerios?

>>60131552
Don't tell me what to do.

Just for that I'm ordering a pair of knee high socks.

T420 coming in few days.
Switching from hhd and 4gb RAM to 256gb SSD and 8gb RAM

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>>60131636
Let me know a couple of days before you're due to get it so I can filter /tpg/ for the next week after that.

>>60131701
SSD makes the t420 feel like a new machine

Is there like a secret club out there where you get much better deals for Thinkpads? Like a wholesaler warehouse or some shit. I feel like a pleb looking for public torrents, here.

>>60131810
No, but you have to know how to search.

My favorite thing to look for is ThinkPads with no hard drives, or with really shitty displays/processors, because normies aren't willing to swap anything out and some are even too lazy to just put in a hard drive.

If you aren't willing to mod or repair/replace parts in one, you're SoL normie.

>>60131810
I've always bought my thinkpads from ebay.
You don't have to buy the first one you see, look for a good price.

>>60131810
Either eBay, Craigslist or of you work at a office you might be lucky and be able to sneak out an old ThinkPad/Latitude/EliteBook/whatever from a pile in the back or something.

A friend of mine found his T61p while he was dumping the trash. Cleaned it, booted it and called it a day. Works wonders for him, too.

You just have to be patient, and when you see a good deal, lunge towards it. It's like a sport in itself, and sometimes you just need a bit of luck.

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>>60130885
>they're bitch to service
what did he mean by this?

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My T420

>>60131868
Maybe he refers to the regular consumer line (AKA Pavilions).
Both ProBooks and EliteBooks are easier to service than the standard run-of-the-mill Crapilions

>>60131868
At least the ones I tried to repair, which were way more older than that
It used goddamn hex screws

How to remove computrace?

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why /tpg/ hates elitebooks?
They're literally superior towars chinkpads.
Daily reminder:
HP 2560p >>>>> x220
HP 2570p >>>>> x230
>both are 12,5"
>both support socketed quad core CPUs
>both got additional DVD bay which can be used to mount 2nd 2,5" drive without sacrificing WWAN port
>both support thinkpad trackpoint sticks
>both are cheaper, better build (metal palmrest, metal screen case)
>100Wh 9cell battery options

>>60131929
probooks and elitebooks allows you to access all removable components via single switch (and screw, if it's secured).
If you need to access something more then indeed you have to unscrew hex screws. So the fuck what? You know you can just use a flat driver for this, right?
>>60131912
pavilions are cancer-tier shit. Anyone who buys one deserves whatever happens to it.

>>60131944
Call in and tell them the previous owner forgot to disable it.
Tell them where you bought it too.
Best of luck, though, because if you bought a stolen one they'll brick it and force you to give it back.

>>60131947
I don't inherently hate Pro/EliteBooks, but I found this T530 for a little bit more and it has a dGPU and a i7.

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>>60131857
>ywn find similar deals on thinkpad like muricans find them on dumpster, just asking to get picked up.

Really concerned, whether or not I should call my Thinkpad-project off. Everything is fucking costly and makes no fucking sense perfomance wise. It would be easier just use the quantity over quality and buy bunch of cheap shitty computers than even bothering to upgrade a thinkpad.

I'm seriously starting to lose hope.
>T61
2.5GB ram, near impossible to get 8gb ram
I mean, it would cost me 120€ for the 8gb ram, even tho the computer it self cost 70€, 9-cell battery 25€ and HDD caddy 10€
>T30
a fucking costly project (a rabbit hole) because SVP locked. Cost 10€, did not include anything else except the computer with no battery.
>X220
keyboard died and runs hot as fuck (max. fan when CPU 100%, gets 95c). FHD screen is unheard of and sliced batteries are hard to find. I bought this for 260€ for 8gb ram, 9-cell battery and 128gb ssd
>701cs
don't get me even fucking started

>>60131810
Use the lookup tools and wiki in OP and you can gain a significant knowledge advantage over other bidders and sellers. The less a seller knows about a machine, the lower the price and the less interest there'll be. I pulled a 1600x1200 IPS T60p in mint condition for $80 because the seller didn't know what the resolution was, but simply by virtue of being a 15" T60p I knew it had to be at least 1400x1050 IPS, and that was a damn good price even if it turned out to be the lower resolution. Knowledge is the key to good deals.

>>60132006
you're right, actually I meant 2560p/2570p being better than x220/x230 in almost every aspect.
I don't know anything about 15" HP segment.

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>>60131978
>What is HP EliteBook 6930p

>>60132010
Like I said, it's just a matter of patience.
If RAM prices are a problem, you could always try a local buy/sell site, or you could try searching for them in either AliExpress or maybe even Gearbest.

>>60132040
They're overall at the same level. They run maybe a bit hotter, but muh 450kg resistance and supposed compliance with military standards might be worth a look.

>>60132055
well desu, I'm talking about usable Sandy Bridge or newer models.
Who gives a shit about older ones?

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>>60131947

>>60132090
For basic to moderately demanding activities, the 1st Gen of Core iX and the Core 2 Duo/Quad are still going.
Besides, if you use either loonix or WinXP or lower you get as most performance out of them as you can.

Still, it's nice to have a slightly newer model, I give you that.

...Of course, you would probably blow up your dear T41 trying to watch a video in 1080p or maybe even 720p.

>>60132010
>a fucking costly project (a rabbit hole) because SVP locked.
http://xiphmont.livejournal.com/70560.html

>>60132132
memes aside, I could do exactly the same for thinkpads and any other laptop brand. Incompetent people bitch about "laptops working bad" without having a clue how to replace thermal compound or clean up the fan.
Please anon, do better than this.

>>60130771
Have you considered an egpu rig anon? Sweet setup btw

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Can you shove a Broadcom Crystal HD 720p/1080p hardware decoder into a T61 and would it actually work?

I want to watch chinese cartoons on it without turning it into a bomb

>>60132066
>Like I said, it's just a matter of patience.

>If RAM prices are a problem, you could always try a local buy/sell site, or you could try searching for them in either AliExpress or maybe even Gearbest.
If this GM965 does not support DDR3 then I'm fucking screwed.
ps. That ram estimate is from aliexpress, also goybeast haves a shitty offering holy shit, not a single relevant result with "ddr2"
>>60132139
I do hope that this works, because I would be required to make the order now because it takes +30 days to get the equipment. But then again T30 has a design flaw.
Also, doesn't this method have the risk to make it a paperweight if you fuck it up?

>>60132197
>Also, doesn't this method have the risk to make it a paperweight if you fuck it up?
Opening the machine at all has as much risk. I've used the technique about 100 times and never bricked a machine.

>>60132169
Ty anon

I thought about it but I'd like a dedicated box for gaming/media server

>>60131947
>>60132090
/tpg/ is not comprised purely of people looking for cheap but good laptops. There are plenty of cultists around who are interested in older machines for various niche reasons.

Elitebooks are valid alternatives to Thinkpads for the former group. They don't really have much appeal for the latter, and the consistently arrogant behavior of Elitebook fans here doesn't really do them any favors. The Dell guys I've seen in this general have mostly been agreeable, respectful people despite differing tastes, so why do you have to post in such an aggressive manner? It's really not necessary and just incites more aggressive, lower quality replies. Nobody wants to see a couple of faggots shitposting cherrypicked collages complete with meme frogs back and forth.

looking for suggestions for my first, t420 t430 or t530?

>>60131119
Oh that's a battery indicator anon.

>>60131164
I use GNU/Linux when I want to get shit done, and FreeBSD when I want to fuck around with a *nix OS that is largely stuck in the 90s for fun and experience, and to shitpost on /g/ with to pretend as thought I actually use it. And I know, Ubuntu just works somehow without having to specify flags, and Debian, which I have installed has a precompiled no-pae version.

>>60131810
No secret sauce anon. Just ebay, and some time to hunt for good deals, but there are some buy it nows that aren't horrible if you don't want to hunt. You can try thrift shops, some of which have online bidding. Craigslist if you want to get robbed and assraped by an HIV+ meth addict. If you're looking for a nu-thinkpad, then check out lenovo's outlet.

>>60132249
Is it strictly necessary to solder two wires to the EEPROM or a metallic object between the pins (in the case of SDA and SCL pins) will suffice?

>>60132404
It's provocative on purpose. To get attention.
But I wouldn't call it aggressive. I didn't call thinkpad users fags or retards for using "inferior" machines.
I got multiple thinkpads myself, so I'm not blind to the fact that thinkpads are better in some aspects (thinknav for example)

What are some good frankenpads that can run modern linux?

>>60132446
T420/T430 for a bit more of portability, T530 for power.

>>60132488
All of them? Only the newest Thinkpads tend to have slight gotchas before drivers and patches are written for them.

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Does anyone here have the small battery on his x220? How much battery time do you get?

I have the big 7k mAh battery on it. Been thinking about buying the smaller one, just to get muh x220 a little ligther and smaller.

Thoughts?

>>60132559
Do the math you fucking retard, you don't even need to ask, it's going to be a linear decrease.

>>60132711
please don't be #rude

>>60132559
what do he mean by this?
>small battery

What modern chinkpad should I upgrade my T530 to?

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>>60132782
oh damn, didn't even realize that I posted the wrong pic.
I meant a 4400mAh battery. Size of the original one.

>>60132006
I did and they said the service is not active(says enabled in bios) but they won't remove it. I'll just keep trying I guess

>>60132824
Keep at it. They'll give in after a few calls.

>>60132804
Someone please tell this guy this is not a small battery. It's the medium one.
Small battery is 3cell 29Wh. Medium is 6cell 66Wh. Big one is 9cell 93Wh.
But these values are only valid for genuine batteries. Chink trash capacity varies from 50 to 75% of genuine values. Not to mention gooks usually lie about already lowered capacity, which in reality is even smaller.

>>60132450
>Craigslist if you want to get robbed and assraped by an HIV+ meth addict.

Brutal.

>>60132926
>3 cell
4 cell actually. It's not 18650 powered like the 6cell and 9cell ones.

>>60132791
T460

My T520 has the battery that says "55+" on it. Is it a shitter battery?

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what did they mean by this?

>>60131947
this i own hp2570p, ssd+hdd, tough build
>>60132132
tlp works nice, so i don't have high temps, on winblows sometimes is loud. i5
why did you highlight 6cell?
on 9 cell i have easly 9-12 hours of normal usage, even on linux with tlp

How new of a thinkpad do I need to buy if I want one without PWM?

>>60132754
please don't be stupid

What are some good thinkpads for word processing/can run modern (debian jessie and younger) linux for relatively cheap? (300 dollars max)

Budget: 300 at max, not including upgrades
Location: united states
Size: medium to small
Performance: will be used for word processing and coding, so low to medium.
Other: must have sonewhat modern architecture and able to run modern linux. Also durable.

>>60133547
literally anything in the last decade

>>60133003
I don't think any battery is "shittier" than the other.

Just a trade-off between size/weight and capacity.

>>60132479
>Is it strictly necessary to solder two wires to the EEPROM or a metallic object between the pins (in the case of SDA and SCL pins) will suffice?
It explicitly says just shorting is fine.

>>60133852
it also says SDA and SDL won't work. it tells you what pins to use.

>>60130032
Ryzen based thinkpad classic when?

>>60134060
When the crazy Chinese guys make one.

>>60132874
Yeah, I'll go at it again on monday

is a t420 keyboard spill proof?

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KDE is pretty fucking amazing now that it's stable.
I'm usually a MATEfag (if you couldn't already tell) but a ~300mb ram difference is so worth it considering all the shit you get with plasma 5.

Also r8 my desktop. Only "mods" I have on this machine is new paste and an HDD instead of the optical drive

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What's the best thing to put in my x220 express card slot?

Is this battery legit?
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>>60135245
>Item location: shenzhen, China
hmm

>>60135243
eGPU probably. All the USB 3.0 adapters are absolute garbage and either don't work at all or work very poorly.

>>60135295
>Lenovo
hmm

>>60135245
Depends on your definition of legit. That's very clearly not an OEM battery though.

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>>60135300
For what purpose though.

Looking purely for memepads.
Budget: 300, preferably without upgrades.
Location: us
Size: medium to small
Performance: used for word processing/coding on linux.
Other: needs to be able to run modern linux.

>>60135335
You said best, not most practical. An eGPU probably has the largest effect of any expresscard device.

>>60130097

T430 /w "modified" heatsink
3840QM - 2.8ghz stock and 3.6ghz turbo boost /w 4 cores

aight, ill bite. you might be able to decode h264 1080p animu, do some light gaming, but, i know for fucking sure, if you tried to encode anything at 3.6ghz turbo boost, you would throttle so fucking fast your head would spin.

if this mother fucker doesnt post wPrime full stability test with temps at the end of the test... im going to call this faggot out every fucking time he posts in /g thread

>modified heatsink
pics or it didnt happen

TL;DR Calling dude a fucking liar

>>60135388
How about second best thing to put in an express card slot?

>>60135427
It's the dGPU heatsink dipshit, and it's been done before.

>>60135498
fine, faggot, run occt or wprime32 or anything that will run your cpu at 3.6ghz for 10 fucking minutes. then post temps and clocks

you will throttle to at least 2.8ghz

>>60135633
>he doesn't know about the mighty quadcore t430
jej

>>60130827
dell e6440, newer versions starting from 2015 IIRC can use a FHD IPS display and has non whitelisted wlan.

>>60131947
>HP 2560p >>>>> x220
>HP 2570p >>>>> x230
>>both are 12,5"
>>both support socketed quad core CPUs
>>both got additional DVD bay which can be used to mount 2nd 2,5" drive without sacrificing WWAN port
>>both support thinkpad trackpoint sticks
>>both are cheaper, better build (metal palmrest, metal screen case)
>>100Wh 9cell battery options

I agree but the only reason I prefer the thinkpads, is
because of the ips display.

The 2570p would be the perfect cheap 12.5" laptop if it had an IPS display.

Which docking stations are compatible with a T530?

>>60136200
Speaking of IPS, are there any HD+ IPS panels for the T530? Not that the TN it currently has it's bad, but... It kind of is.

>>60136255
>are there any HD+ IPS panels for the T530
no

Anything better than the e7440?
Looking for something slimmer, tired of my x220 and the small resolution.

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I have a request for models to hunt down if any fit this criteria (budget is very flexible):

Budget: $300-$900
Location: USA
Size: T-series or greater
Performance: i5-i7, 16-32GB RAM
Other requirements: Dual 2.5" HDD bays

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>>60136922
Literally every T*** Thinkpad before the **40 series, and all of the Txxxp after (including) the **40 series will fit that criteria

>>60136922
W530 and up

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>>60136934
If I added 16:10 IPS display to the criteria, how much would that narrow things down?

pic is still unrelated

>>60136922
dell E6440

300 dollars
Location:usa
Size: x series
Performance: i5, must be able to run modern versions of linux.
Other: must be able to be easily modded, and last for at least 3 years.

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>>60136974
>/tpg/
>dell recommendation
pic very related

>>60136972
It would narrow it down to precisely 0.

>>60136988
Other business laptops are also welcome in /tpg/ (e.g. Dell Latitude/Precision, HP EliteBook/ZBook).

>>60136987
X220 or X230. As a bonus you might land a Tablet version for either the same price or even a little change on top.
Search on eBay. Best of luck.

>>60133009
"We shit out of ideas faam."

>>60134369
Those Chinese are so crafty and ingenious sometimes.

>>60135167
>now that it's stable
It isn't stable and it will never be stable.

>>60134060
hopefully never

anyone have a T470 or T470s? Have you tried an eGPU?

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>>60136994
Well damn.

>>60136994
>>60137170
And if I drop the IPS criteria?

>>60137191
Doesn't matter, they dropped 16:10 almost a decade ago.

>>60137191
mmm. I think the T400 and T410 is 16:10. Still usable models, but they're on the way out. The T410 is first gen i7. No quad cores.

>>60137292
>>60137191
Okay maybe usable isn't that great of a term. The i7 model benches about half what current gen ULVs do. 16:10 is pretty fucked and doesn't exist post 2010. Some guys over at 51nb (chink forums) had custom broadwell boards for the X61 [16:10] (which is even older, but the point was they completely refreshed it to 5th gen i7!), but that was a one time deal and they likely won't do it again.

Alright, for the i5 vs i7 model, which should i go for in the x220? Any problems with either? If there are, could you recommend solutions or better models to buy?

>>60137394
i5 is the better choice overall, it runs cooler, uses less power, and isn't noticeably slower than the i7

i7 model does have a native usb 3.0 port though if you're into that kind of thing

>>60137440
>i5 runs cooler and uses less power

Stop spreading this idiotic fucking meme.

EVERY PROCESSOR IN THE X220 IS THE SAME TDP.

>>60137487
TDP isn't power consumption you dingus

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>>60137509
>total drawn power isn't the total power drawn

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>>60137524
>TDP stands for total drawn power
the state of /g/

Have an i7 @ 2.8GHz X220. Can confirm that it's a house, desk, lap, or bookbag fire.

>>60137524
>>total drawn power isn't the total power drawn
hahah what a faggot

>>60136200
The only thing that stops me from buying a Elitebook is the keyboard.
I know how are lenovo keyboards, and a have a spare X220 Ansi keyboard for change (because I hate ISO with a passion) but I don't want to waste one, even knowing the advantages of a elitebook (Literally they have USB 3.0 in Sandy processors)

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-X220-Laptop-Kit-Core-i7-16GB-RAM-250GB-SSD-2-batteries-dock-/162489385889?hash=item25d51f43a1:g:B0kAAOSwVm5Y~lxz

Is it worth the €300 ish euro + shipping I'll end up paying for it?

>>60137785
Don't be retarded.

>>60137625
>i7-3840QM
Did you replace the thermal paste/compound?

>>60137785
Not worth it. Get a banged up X220 and do the mods yourself.
>Europe
Well, I feel sorry. Even in beanerland, ThinkPads are (kind of) cheap.

>>60130348
Why is this a bad thing?

>>60137993
They're autists. They hate change.

>>60137828
>>60137921

Is it bad etiquette to link ebay listings here and ask you guys what you think?
Can anyone tell me how difficult it is to replace the bezel of an X220?
Can anyone tell me their experience from those german retailers who advertise on ebay?

>>60132040

anything by hp will always be garbage.

>>60138156
No, Elitebooks are pretty good. Same with their workstations.
It's like consumer HP and enterprise HP where two different companies.

Why should I choose my T420 over my XPS 13?

>>60138291
You shouldn't unless you need a quad core or you like your money.

Don't call it stinkpad guys. It's gross.

>>60138472
Then what should we call them? SmegPads? ChinkPads? LelPads?

>>60138498
Virginpads.

>>60137921
Nah no quad-cores in the X series. It's just an i7-2640M. A hypothetical X220 with a quad-core i7 is probably a thermonuclear weapon.

>>60138132
It's a thinkpad, of course a bezel replacement would be easy, relative to other laptops that is.

>>60138156
THIS

>>60138498
>>60138521
I'm partial to ChinkPad, but lately I've been falling for the new StinkPad meme.

>>60130885
>>60131868
>>60131912
Regular HPs are utter crap. Elitebooks are god-tier. My 8560W is actually easier to service than my X220. Can't speak for newer EBs or TPs ofc.
I love both machines and they each serve their purpose so can't say which is better. Afterall comparing ultra-portable 12.1" and 15.6" workstation is like apples and oranges.
Sometimes I am amazed that a company making those great EliteBooks also spits out the worst diarrhea-tier laptops.

>>60138156
>>60138914
you must have never seen an elitebook in person.

>>60133547
>>60135376
>>60136987
Fuck off. I'm in a good mood today though so I give you this: read the goddamn OP you incompetent fuck.

>>60138914
Oh, I misread X220 as X230 for some reason. My e-dyslexia must be getting worse...

>>60138939
>>60138949
I highly agree. I worked part time in a government office and all I could see were ThinkPads, ProBooks, EliteBooks and Latitudes. There was this time when a T420 fell from the second floor and the only damage it received was a broken bezel.

Another time around, someone put one of those big Lexmark printers on top of a EliteBook 8460p. They are strongly built.

But what still haunts me to this day is this particular ProBook brought to us one day, that had a part of the frame shattered and the palm rest bent up. Beats me how it ended up like that in the first place.

>>60138982
Oh, hello, there. Are you the one that always tells everyone to fuck off instead of contributing to their cause? Because if that would be true, I kindly ask you to follow your own advice.

>>60138939 here
>>60138949
>>60138224
These.
Not even trying to shill HP but their enterprise package is pretty damn impressive and in no way comparable to the consumer-garbage they shit out.
I have this feeling that most people hating on HP has never used an Elitebook and have simply gone blind on Thinkpads...

>>60139009
>ProBook
Probooks are the E-series of enterprise HPs. Stay away. Tried to do a straight-up comparison of my own Elitebook and my parents' Probook some months ago. By itself the Probook stood out as way above-average in terms of build quality and feel but with an Elitebook next to it the difference was obvious really.

On a different note: converted by brother-in-law to get a X220/30 or similar and gifted a Elitebook 8560p to a friend. I feel like a goddamn Jehovah's Witness preaching the word of out lord, enterprise laptops.

>>60131947
Honestly I just hate the people who shill them so hard. Like that one faggot that wouldn't stop yelling about raid and shit. They're actually pretty solid sounding and I wouldn't mind picking one up over a X220/X230.

>>60139725
>2570p
because shitpads can't handle RAID. Deal with it :^) :^)

>>60139725
>Like that one faggot that wouldn't stop yelling about raid and shit
But he's right, you know?
There is no point in RAIDing internal SSDs in x220/x230, because the msata port is limited to 3Gbps. RAID0 of 6Gbps and 3Gbps port gives you 6Gbps speeds in total. The entire point of raiding 2x6Gbps SSDs in 2570p is to get 1.2GBps read/write speeds, which is close to standard in 2017.

Anyone in Japan? I'd like to upgrade the screen in my X230 to an IPS due to the poor viewing angles. I live close to Akihabara if there is somewhere I can just walk in and buy a replacement screen. Thanks.

>>60139822
>>60139870
I don't care if he's right he should learn to stop being a faggot over useless features. I'd rather have a ssd hdd combo any day of the week over a ssd raid

>>60139908
>over useless features
Fast storage is a useless feature? Tell this to anyone who buys PCIe SSDs.
>I'd rather have
Nobody gives a shit what you'd rather have. It's a simple fact: 2570p can do what x220/x230 can't. If you don't need this feature then it's not for you.
>he should learn to stop being a faggot
Wow, you're the only faggot here. Learn how to accept reality and deal with it. Nobody said elitebooks are superior in every aspect to thinkpads, he just pointed out that if you need these extra features then elitebooks are the way to go.
Seriously, contain your butthurt fampai

i just got a new t430 for my bday
Is there a way to flash a custom splash screen on it? How do I do it

Post your favorite software installed on your Thinkpads, Win or Linux

>Sublime
>W/LAMP
>Firefox

>>60140044
what do you use sublime for? i'm learning java and i need the more advanced suggestions/autocomplete. i don't mind using terminal to compile/run. love how light sublime is, though.

>>60140185
>i'm learning java and i need the more advanced suggestions/autocomplete
that eclipse offers. haven't been sleeping much

Is there a glossy version of the LP125WH2 IPS panel that fits the X220 and X230? My seller is asking if I want glossy or matte. I thought they just came in matte. I love glossy screens though so I want to get that if it's legit.

>>60140185
google and you should find some solutions, probably on some git
Java is not 100% autocomplete in sublime, but there are some workarounds...
and what this anon said >>60140191

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>Plug in T60 for deskwork
>BEE-eep, BEE-eep, BEE-ep.
>Unplug and it goes away
Did my charger just shit the bed?

>>60132404
>and the consistently arrogant behavior of Elitebook fans
Quality proyection.

When looking for a thinkpad is it better to buy a really beat up one, or a really good condition one?
Otherwise:

Budget: €150-250
Location: Ireland
Size: 12" (x220/x230)
Performance: i5 or i7. I want an SSD purely for the reason that they're less fragile than HDD. 4Gigs ram is OK but I will buy one with more.
Other requirements: N/a

Company is paying for my computer with no ceiling on the price (as long as it's not a million dollars or some stupid amount). Why should I consider new ThinkPads over the XPS?

>>60141255
I would say get the best condition one you can get for as little money as possible. Fixing up a beatup one can be more expensive than just getting a nice one from the start.

Why do you poorfags keep hating on the newer models? e.g. T4/570, X1, etc.

Is it just the same as poor /g/ hipsters hating on MBPs?

>>60141255
Buying a bare bones one is the best imo. You don't have throw away the old parts from the previous owner and it's cheaper. If you buy a beat up one you're running the risk of getting broken parts which is only a problem if you don't have to return it or can't inspect it hands on

>>60141282
Get one of those $9000 MSI gaming beasts.

>>60141255
>ever considering 4 gigaroos of ram

>>60141282
You need to tell us more than that. What do you want it for? What's your size / weight limits? Do you want long battery life or do you just want performance?

>>60141300
>gayming on a corporate-monitored laptop and network

>>60141255
For the 250 mark you should be able to get a refurb X230 with 8GB RAM and a 240 gig SSD easily.

>>60141320
Something that can handle huge spreadsheets and isn't utterly useless when unplugged.

>>60141294
>[citation needed]
They just don't give the best price to performance which is what /tpg/ is about. It's not that we all couldn't afford gaymen laptops it's just why pay up so much when I just buy a T420/T430 and do everything I already wanted to do

Also lelnovo ditched a lot of things we wanted about the thinkpad name ;(

>>60141320
>>60141347
Forgot to mention that yes, battery life and portability are factors too. 14-15 inches should be good enough.

>>60141347
P51 or T4/570.

>>60141347
X1 Carbon or X270. They're light, they bench if you need it and they have good battery life

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Got an x220 yesterday, just been getting used to it. Trying to figure out how to do the fullhd mod, just purchasing the screen and adapter is a task in itself.

>>60141339

I see shit like that from the US all the time but shipping and import fees make it not worth it.

>>60141442
you'll have to sacrifise one of the displayports on the docker, because the lvds doesn't have enough lanes.

>>60141294
the new stuff is generally fine if you want to put down the cash. it's just there isn't much to discuss with brand new thinkpads. open the box and you're off to the races

the content of /tpg/ skews towards older models because there's lots to talk about. repairs, upgrades, tweaks, mods, performance per $, manifestos against the evils of ulv core, sissy slapfighting about keyboard layouts, screen ratios, etc

>>60141442
honestly, i don't think fhd is really worth it unless you're a real tp dorklord enthusiast. an x220, while a great value, is still a 5 y/o, $150ish laptop. consider the price of the adapter (if you can find one), panel, time spent on hacking up the internals, soldering, risk of unfixable damage. can that effort be spent on improving your experience in a different way, like just plugging it into a monitor at home/work and living with a middling resolution on the road?

>>60141442
I'd just go IPS at native resolution if you don't already have one.

>>60141661
I kinda wanna do it just for the fuck of it really, i just like tinkering with stuff like this and im really loving using it.

I feel realy cramped, but I don't know if a 1080p screen at the same size will feel less cramped.

I think that it should.

>>60141685
im not sure if its ips, but since im not sure im guessing it isnt since none of my other monitors are ips i think i could be able to recognize a new monitor.

I might look into that too

>>60141728
xrandr --output LVDS-1 --panning 1920x1080 --scale 1.406x1.406

minus blurry-ass fonts, a good way to get the feel of how roomy a 1080p panel would be

>>60141792
fuck thats actually really nice...

I'm going to have to properly look into it. Seems really dificult.

>>60141836
Got a x230 two weeks back. Looking at doing the FHD mod myself. There's a seller on Taobao, but getting a middleman is expensive.

>>60141882
i found the nitrocaster thread re x220 fullhd, does the x230 use the same adapter?

>>60141937
Yes it was designed for a x230 since that's what nitrocaster owns

I have a x250.
Are 170€ worth the docking station?

http://m.ebay.com/itm/LENOVO-THINKPAD-X220-12-Laptop-i5-2520M-2-50GHz-4GB-Webcam-w-Battery-NO-HDD-/352038866249?nav=SEARCH is this a good deal?

>>60142053
No charger and and comes with a third party battery. You can probably find one with an original charger and battery for a few dollars more if you look around some. That it is missing the hdd mount and possibly cover isn't a big deal since those are very cheap.

>/tpg/ threads every day
>dedicated exclusively to thinkpad laptops
>makes fun of everyone who doesnt have one of the limited /g/ approved ancient models
you guys are pethetic

If I buy an X220 with a two pronged charger would I be able to just buy a three pronged charger and use that instead?

>>60141369
>>60141393
Thanks brehs will definitely check em out

>HP Elitebook 2560p i5 / 8GB/128GB SSD/12''
100€
y/n
also
>Lenovo Thinkpad X200s X2 with One HDD,battery and charger
50€
y/n
Assuming that these offerings are still open, should I pull the trigger? Too bad I don't have screaming need for a laptop.

>>60142451
>not getting into le thinkpad maymay
Ishigittydooda

>>60142451
Nice bait faggot

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Took an SSD out of my T430 and put it into my X220, got this message. Can anyone give a guy an idea of what could be wrong?

Had to put SSD back into T430 to even post this

>>60142588
Check boot options from bios?

>>60142588
x220 has to use uefi.

or the other one, google it, i cant remember which atm.

>>60130371
How can I clean that shit? I removed mine and it looks awful

What are some good sites besides craiglists and ebay to buy thinkpads.

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Are there any thinkpads or any 12' laptops with easily swapped HDD?
I need to switch between different OSs for various reasons, and multi booting isn't a solution.

>>60143200
HP 2560p with HDD caddy

>>60132926
Are there any good third party batteries for the x220?

>>60143271
>HP 2560p
What's different about it?
I'm currently using a T420 with various 64GB USB flash drives, however the data transfer is very slow.
I was thinking of getting ExpressCard/34 SSD but I was told it doesn't support booting from it.

>>60143460
HDD CADDY
D
D
C
A
D
D
Y

>>60143584
Isn't this something that can be done to any laptop with optic drive?

>>60143460
>12.5"
>supports two 2.5" drives with hardware raid
>sometimes cheaper than equivalent x series because it's not as big a of a meme like thinkpads
>supports quad core cpus if you have an irrational hate for ulv

It's basically what you asked for plus a bit more. You could also do something similar with a T420 too with a hard drive caddy. Except hardware raid

>>60143630
Yes. Including on the T420 which you already own

>>60143634
>>60143656
Won't this wear out the connection from the continues swapping?

>>60143584
Which is also available on T series of thinkpads too?

>>60143675
Yes, but he asked for 12" laptop

>>60143674
Well you could say the same about your USB drives as well. In theory yes but not fast enough that you'd actually care

>>60143682
Turns out he has a T420 too
Maybe he should buy a caddy for that instead of a new laptop and caddy. It sounds financially more logical

>>60142588
I put my disk from my X220 straight into my X230 and it worked fine. Probably something to do with UEFI and if you installed windows under it or legacy. If it's legacy it's portable I think, at least I had no problems but UEFI doesn't work for me. (Which is irritating because I get issues with my eGPU)

>>60143699
Thanks.
HP 2560p it is.
Main OS in the internal HDD, while the swappable OSs on the caddy, with the caddy in higher boot order.
I need to use several OSs, that have its own configurations
Several VM with its snaps, servers with its database, daily driver and windows machine for certain applications.

I'm thinking of getting several of these
http://a.co/2vW3ggQ
And dd the USB flash drives to it.

>not fast enough that you'd actually care
Approximate number?

>>60141282
get a fully decked out P70

>>60143873
I don't know I haven't swapped the drives on my T430 enough

Best Distro for a x220 i5 with ssd and 8gb ram?

>>60144585
Windows

>>60144585
Also, i started feel for the bunsenlabs.

>>60144585
bump

So I'm reduced to three options
>T61 in mint state for 74 Trump dollars
Old as fuck.
>Elitebook 8470p without battery and a scratch in the panel for 120 Pence notes
Ivy Bridge, upgradeable, hackintosheable, etc. But I don't want to spend money repairing it.
>don't buy anything and keep saving to build a desktop for at least 600 USD
I can borrow a laptop from someone.
I have now 219 Alex Jones Fiat notes.
Wat do /tpg/?

>>60145542
Keep saving money and stop saying meme currencies.

>>60144585
Debian

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T440 for $250 buckaroos?

>>60145999
Yes. Swap display and touchpad.

>>60145999
Probably the worst thinkpad series ever
.
T440p at least.

>get T420
>backlight fuse dies
>screen I bought was 1366x768
>going to have to order a replacement motherboard and screen and go through disassembly and assembly for the umpteenth time now

>>60130097
That's a disgusting keyboard, desu.
You should've sand down these nubs instead of cutting it. It's 3DPD now.
also
>not having the rare NVS5400m 28nm shrink with 2GB memory
off yourself.

>>60130097
>16GB DDR3L
I bet it's only 1600MHz. Could be 2133MHz, but you're poor...

>>60136144
kill yourself. t430 with quad core cpu throttles during full load, and unless you've added additional copper layers to the heatsink and the heatpipe it's still going to throttle, especially during gayming (since the iGPU produces heat too)

>>60141520
>>60141442
and this will cause lack of brightness control AND having to duplicate screen to both internal screen and external screen (in this case, also internal screen), which drains more power.

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>>60146516
>>60146483
>>60146459
>3 random posts suddenly shitting on a modded T430

I wonder who's behind this post

>>60142568
2560p, yes
x200s? nope, it's too old to do anything useful with it

>>60146459
It's sanded.
>>60146483
It's 2133MHz, and it was only $50 more.
>>60146516
Quad Core runs fine with the dGPU heatsink and good paste.

Holy shit I've never seen someone get this fucking salty over not having something.

>>60146574
I'm not shitting on t430, I'm shitting on YOUR t430.
You fucked this keyboard up and it looks disgusting. It's a fact.
Get another one and do this again, carefully this time. Faggot.

>>60146618
it's not sanded, it's cut. You can clearly see it's cut on the right bottom side.
And even if it's sanded then you sanded it too much, so the keyboard pops up from the palmrest.
>2133MHz
post proof. Currently there are no DDR3L 2133MHz CL13 sticks on the market, and if you get CL13> ones memory will run at either 1866MHz or 1600MHz. I'm waiting fuccboi.
>Quad Core runs fine with the dGPU heatsink and good paste.
maybe 35W models, not 45W i7-3840qm which is the highest non-x model. Post proof that it doesn't throttle during full load test.

>>60130097
At least remove the old 3 trackpoint buttons with the T430's keyboard

>>60130885
>literally what

>>60131810
I'm considering buying from a local DRMO source for some IT equipment from the military.

Find an electronics recycler and ask them if they sell scrap laptops or desktops.

>>60131868
Some of the cables in HP Elitebooks that connect to the motherboard seem a bit fragile... I remember removing an 8740w for the first time and I almost botched indicator lights cable.
Some of the ribbon cables have annoying interconnects too, those can break if you pull them too hard.

>>60131947
I like the Elitebooks, though I wouldn't say they are superior than ThinkPads, but are better than Latitudes. 2570p is pretty damn awesome though.

>>60132010
>701Cs
Sad you got a DTSN panel

>>60132181
Works on an X61!

Hey fags I found 600x in my basement, is it worth anything? Will maybe post pics if anyone is interested.

>>60133009
Dunno but I want to get them eventually.
Would like for them to come by my work and swipe.

>>60135245
>more than $30 for non OEM
>98% feedback
Yeah, naw.

>>60135498
>modded heatsink
>its just the dGPU heat sink
Where is the modded part, anon?

>>60136664
>anything better than x model that came out 3 years ago
>what are broadwell and skylake successors of the E7440

>>60145542
Try to make some sense.

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>>60147659
Can be worth a pretty penny, especially if you have the original box.

>>60143417
no.
Unless you're poor and you're forced to buy 3rd party battery replacements AVOID DOING IT.

>>60138949
>>60139021
I actually have once for a good 10 minutes in college. It's good stuff, but it doesn't compare to a thinkpad, at least to the pre **40 ones, and the P series. The trackpoint is about a tenth as comfortable to use as any thinkpad's. Some don't even have middle buttons for comfortable scrolling. I'll concur that HP's business machines are probably very usable compared to the consumer-marketed crap that dominates the laptop market, but that's not to say much.

>>60147991
>The trackpoint is about a tenth as comfortable to use as any thinkpad's
that's because you're using the shitty HP stick, which is removable and you can use the thinkpad's one.
After that there is no difference between this and thinkpad's

How do I know if I overpaid for an older ThinkPad that isn't often found on auction sites?

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I ordered a t430, its in the post. Cant wait.
Which distro does /g recommend for the least hassle and improved battery life? Is it worth making it into a hackintosh?

Someone please tell me where can I send my laptop to get it fixed? It's a thinkpads t410i; out of warranty I think since I've had it for 7 years. The problem is the laptop overheating constantly and can't even stay on for a while. The dust is clogged everything to the point where I can't fix it, and I'm afraid the heat sink could've been affected

Does the company fix these laptops if you're willing to pay? I'm really desperate and need help

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What's /g/ opinion on Del E6440?
>14"
>full hd IPS option
>socketed haslel cpu, can take any 47W quad core
>dGPU option, know to be cool enough for quad cores
>expresscard slot, so you can use eGPU with it
>classic keybaord
>trackpoint with 3 buttons
>9cell battery option + 9cell slice
>mSATA+WWAN+WiFi ports, + additional 2,5" bay + additional DVD bay which can be used to house another 2,5" drive
>very well build
sooo?

>>60149657
Just buy some compressed air and some new thermal paste, clean that shit out.
>to the point where I can't fix it,
Impossible
If the fan is fucked just buy another

>>60149657
Having someone else look at it will be about as much as the total value of the computer today. Not worth it. Either buy another second hand one, or do as >>60150073 said.

How do you know it is overheating? Does it get scolding hot?

>>60130333
Serious question, is Anzu actually a trap? I've heard her be called a trap so much I can't tell if it's a meme or otherwise.

>>60150112
>How do you know it is overheating? Does it get scolding hot?
Yes, and my laptop closes when it gets too hot which is literally within minutes

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>>60150048
Haven't had one yet, but from what you are writing, it sounds like the best E6xxx series.
The E6420 and E6430 downfalls are no mSATA port and limited to 900p displays.

However, unlike the T420 and T430 it only has one single side for CPU and GPU cooling. As a matter of fact, quadcore i7 E6420's were outfitted with a single pipe in the heatsink, and a lot of them suffered from overheating.
Eventually this would be fixed, still a bit sketch.

At least it has HDMI out for the cunts who can't buy an adapter.

>>60150118
I would definitely be open if she was a trap. <3

Does the chinks at 51nb have mods for Elitebooks?
I'll kill for a 8460p with FHD o WQHD screen.

>>60151251
Why would they? It's like making nitro kits for a Mercury Sable.

Lads, how difficult is it to replace the cracks next to the trackpad that a lot of X220's seem to have? Someone should compile a list of problems with summeries of how theyre fixed and how difficult the process is.

>>60151331
Because in many ways Elitebooks are more worth than thinkpads.
God, this is like a fucking cult.

>>60131810
I got pretty lucky with a T400 with windows 10 pro for 50$ on let go , Just have to meet the seller

>>60152172
>Because in many ways Elitebooks are more worth than thinkpads.
And a Corvair could out-corner a Mustang six ways till Tuesday. Your point?

>>60145542
Save $200 and buy refurb T410 20 30 510 20 30

my thinkpad x230 is making a strange noise coming from fan when i move it up and down? anyone had a same problem?

I didn't realise how shitty chink batteries are. Used it as my backup for the first time the other day for my t420 (9 cell) and it only provides like 2/3 of the battery of the lenovo one at most

>>60152471
51nb needs to give elitebooks some love too.
/thread.

>>60152623
It's hit and miss, really. There are just a lot of misses

>>60149650
I get the best battery with windows 10, fight me.

I believe most linux distros recommend using something called TLP to help regulate the battery. there are specific install instructions for the t430 because of the difficulty in flashing the bios. simple command line installs.

>>60130283
I love these retro inspired knock off macbooks

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who /mostaestheticthinkpad/ here?

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>>60152989
>off-center clit
nothing aesthetic about that shit

step aside, plebeian

>>60153190
had to fit the fingerprint scanner BRO!

>>60140209
Well I just requested the glossy version from my chink. We'll see what I end up with.

>>60152989
What are the 3 buttons at the bottom for?

>>60153531
left/middle/right mouse buttons

>>60153575
Uh ok. And the top buttons?

>>60153607
same

Going to uni in the fall.

I was initially interested in an older thinkpad like most of you guys recommend.

Well, I sold my car, and my mom is giving me hers, so I have a few grand excess now.

What would you guys pick for a nice laptop around $2,000? Could be less.

Will be programming, running VM's, etc..

I've read on here that all new thinkpads are shit. What would be a good modern laptop that's medium-high end?

And no i'm not falling for the apple meme

Hey guys, does the t420 have a empty m.2 slot? I wanted to put and ssd this way, otherwise, how do i substitute the cd tray with the sata drive, and install a ssd on the normal hd tray?

>>60153832
T420 doesn't have m.2. It does have mSATA, if you haven't bought your SSD yet.

You can get an Ultrabay HDD caddy for ~$10 on ebay. There's a lever on the bottom of the system to eject the disc drive.

>>60153827
New thinkpad's aren't shit. If you grew used to old thinkpads, you do feel the difference, otherwise, you would be getting a worse machine overall.

You have some money, give the t460 or the t470 a look.

Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CO42TIA/ref=psdc_13896615011_t3_B01CJNRC3S

A fine laptop, you can upgrade the ram with 2x 8gb, so your VM's run smoothly (He's capable of 32gb actually, but you don't need that.), and he have a empty m.2 slot, so you can put an ssd like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-256GB-MTS400-Solid-TS256GMTS400/dp/B00KLTPUG4

You can use the normal 500gb for general storage, and the ssd with your OS. Or maybe SSD with windowns and SATA with a linux distro, whatever.

Don't fall for the "new thinkpads are shit" meme.

They feel weird if you grew used to old thinkpads, but overall, they're the best machines for their price.

>>60153923

Thanks for your honest opinion. I'll give the newer thinkpads a look!

>>60153671
That's too many buttons!

Can you game on a NVIDIA Quadro?

>>60154322
no lol

>>60154322
Dunno wich one you refer, but well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr5ZCF-15-8

I think the answer is yes?

>>60154354
what game is he playing in this video?

>>60154383
It's called Overwatch? It's played by 30 million people.

>>60154354
NVIDIA Quadro M520M or M2200M

>>60154415
dont have to be a dick about it

>>60154443
Gomen

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Anyone speak moon? I take it there are no glossy displays as I suspected. What do I say if non-glossy is ok?

>>60154322
A bit, but don't expect great things.
Quadro are meant for rendering videos and images and such (as far as I know), so gaming comes as a secondary focus.
If you intend on medium to heavy gaming, go for an eGPU, or if that isn't an option then go for a EliteBook with a Radeon HD or a T5x0 with a NVIDIA NVS.

>>60154425
M2200M.

>>60154425
520m:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZcZLlD0Dik

He's got only 4gb ram, wich means no dual-channel. He is recording his screen, so you give him that too. I can see some hiccups in the framerate.

I believe without fraps recording, and at least an 2x 4gb ram dual channel, you could get an low-to-mid gaming on yout notebook. Wich is fine overall.

The 2200m doesn't seem to exist, but i believe if it does belong to the 2k series, his performance should be similar (If not superior) as seem in >>60154354

Look, Thinkpads can game even with the Intel graphics. If you add a dedicated gpu, chances are, you're in for a smoother ride.

>>60152989
Sauce?

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21KB, 802x115px

What did he mean by this?

For long time Thinkpad users is there anything I should be careful of for wear and tear? Any weak points?

>>60154544
GTAV works fine even on HD4000 and 1366x768, so this test is invalid.

>>60156055
Define fine?

>>60156055
His question was if he could game on a quadro.

If a 520quadro, recording fraps, and without dual channel can achieve that stability, them yes, he can game on a quadro pretty fine.

New thread:
>>60156775

>>60156191
30FPS at low settings and native resolution

>>60156372
and I said that this game works fine even on iGPU.
520quadro is 3-4 faster than hd4000, so the answer is obvious.