/tpg/ - Thinkpad General

Hey, xsauc, wherever you are, do you still have your s70?

Would you be interested if I shoved a thinkpad pen up my pooper and took a pic?

not really

>>61546580
yes

Buying a T420 today. I can't decide between one with a i5 2.4ghz or one with a i7 2.7ghz.

Last Thinkpad I had was the i7 and it practically caught on fire and bricked itself one day, so I'm hesitant to get the same specs again and have the same thing happen. Can the T420 really support the i7?

>>61546661
I'm running a T420 that I swapped out the processor in with an i7-2720QM. It had a dual core i5 that was slow as fuck before that.

>>61546580
eh
>>61546661
both are the same unless you swap it like >>61546732

How do I find a T430 with an HD+ instead of a standard HD display? Most refurbs I see have an HD display, but several reviewers have said they've gotten ones with HAD+ displays.

>>61546811
HD+, no HAD

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Just bought a used w520 with 32gb of RAM. Going through with a processor upgrade to 2960xm with a 55w heatsink as well. Any other good upgrades?

>>61546732
>>61546752
Thanks, that pretty much confirms what I had read. Just going to go with the i5 and replace it if need be in the future. I have an SSD and 16GB RAM anyway, no need to quibble.

So I need a laptop that will hopefully last me all four years of college, and I was thinking a t470 would be great. Is it okay for me to use the employee perks link in the OP? Or am i gonna get sued or something. Also, general thoughts on the t470?

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Time for some thinkpad pron

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Yo fuckers. This backpack. Good or what

Are there any other brands to consider outside of thinkpads. I am looking for something like a t420 but if there are similar laptops I would be willing to try them out. I want something that is easily upgradeable.

>>61546942
if the laptop sleeve is padded then it's good, if it's just a flimsy sleeve like most other cheap backpacks then it's shit, that is how I judge them anyways

>>61546943
literally in the OP

>Recommended models and mod guide:
What a piece of shit pastebin
>no mention of c2d era quadcore mod
>no x61 or T60 or T61 mods
Recommended? More like plebemended.

>>61547061
Updated it yourself then shitlord

>>61546835
nice anon

>>61546981
>literally in the OP
I saw those and was curious if there was any more.

>>61547061
I own 2 T400s I'm gonna libreboot the one and core 2 quad modify the second

>>61547094
you haven't read the links in the op.
no stop being a faggot and read them.

Anyone replaced a T430 screen with a replacement/compatible grade Alienware screen?
If so, how was it, and if not, do you think it will be a bad move?

Poverty thinkpadder here, only have a T61 with the crapout nvidia.

I'm absolutely fucked on cash right now but I think the gpu is going, where do I go from here without leaving the master race?

>>61547338
Never come back if buying laptops with dGPU was a good idea to you since you bought one.

>>61547431
It was a gift for university back in the day, I didn't have a say in the matter. Everything was aces for years anyways, until the gpu died and I had to swap out the mobo because you can't take the damn gpu off.

If this one dies and I replace it will be the fourth goddamn mobo this goddamn ship of theseus has gone through.

>>61547545
You could've replaced the mobo with the non-dgpu one.

>>61547561
I have an in with the tech desk at the uni, they give me essentially free replacement parts but they're all from the same config they sold back in the day. So I just burn through shitty dgpus but as a side effect I never get a better machine. It's a dangerous place to be.

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Im having a really hard time finding a cheap T430 or X220 which are highly praised by /g/.

Are there any other ThinkPad models that are approved by you guys? Im talking T61 etc etc.

The machine would be running on linux and mainly used for programming, studying, films and browsing.

>>61547617
T61 are ok if not dated should you have the 15" version with flexview screen, otherwise its resolution is rather lacking for watching anything. Also avoid models with the nvidia gpu because they have soldering defects that cause the device to fail once it shits itself.

Unless your import tax is overpriced third world tier you should just get a T420/430 off ebay.

>>61546447
how long does your memepad's battery last on idle?
thinking of getting one

>>61546447
Budget: infinite
Location: doesn't matter
Size: big
Performance: good
Other requirements: nice keyboard

>>61548106
P71
W701ds

>>61547984
My X230 lasts seven hours with a 6cell, ssd, 12gb of RAM, and Winblows 10

I can't decide between crux and slackware.

>>61547617
>t430
>can barely run for 5 minutes under stress without throttling
>praised
this piece of shit throttles worse than my macbok from the same year
and my macbook has a quadcore cpu and a gt 650m

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>enjoy my thinkpad very much
>have no reason to take it outside

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>>61548570
>not taking your thinkpad where ever you go
Why?

i just got a cheap third party car charger for my t420. i hope it won't fry my laptop, i'm already emotionally attached to it.

Guys there has to be some kind of software that I can use to change the order in which batteries are used on laptops. I want to buy an ultrabay battery to extend my usage but I heard it goes to that one first and then goes to use the main battery which is bullshit.

>>61548471
something is wrong with your thinkpad then retard

>>61546580
YES DO IT

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>>61548674
what could he possibly be doing?

I've had an x220 for a while now but thinking of moving to a T440/450 thoughts?

>>61550662
Checking his email, looking at inane websites people send him, telling people that having kids isn't important, looking up parrot porn, trying to convince people that necrophilia is okay... Who knows.

I have a T430 with i7 and Nvidia GPU. It has plenty of processing power for me so I wouldn't really need a new one, but I googled and found out that there's really no IPS screens available for that model and the default screen is pretty bad (1600x900 though). From the newer generations, which one is the least crappy compared to T430? I like the keyboard and sturdiness and everything. A longer battery life would be a great bonus. Are the newer models so bad that it's better to wait for the retro Thinkpad first?

>>61548471
change your paste/fan
nobody said thinkpads dont require maintenance

I mean assuming youre not shitty bait as usual

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>>61547431
>being this fucking autistic
wew you fit in just right you faggot

>>61550839
if youve got the HD+ screen just get the alienware screen
its the closest thing to ips

Can someone give me some details about the TP customization? I understand its very easy to work with and I am thinking of getting an x230t.

How easy is it to switch / add an SSD or change battery's on such a device?

G40 fag here, any of you lot mind being my tech support for my T42?

I borked the install on accident trying to remove a second half baked installation of windows XP. So i went to just install XP sp3 again.

So standard fresh XP feel, nothing extra on there, literally just the bare essentials, not even MSpaint on the bitch. I move my wifi adapter drivers over and they install just fine.
Except that when i look into the network connections, the hardware isnt there. Doesnt show in the taskbar, doesnt show in the control panel. Device manager says its working properly.
What do?

If i can get wifi i can fix everything else.

Any suggestions?
Im going to try installing lubuntu 12.04 (because of PAE reasons, ill upgrade) and see if that can at least let me shitpost on it. But i want XP for autocad and a few other windows only programs i use

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Do i get it guys? I only need it for college work, streaming movies and stuff but I want it to last a long time.

>>61552759
The T430 screen is apparently one of the worst Thinkpad have made. The 1366 x 768 screen will be difficult to replace with something better but for an i7 and 8GB ram it could be worse.. though certainly better

>>61552759
needs ssd but it should be powerful enough and last a few more years comfortably (except the battery probably)

>>61552818
Do you know a better alternative for a similar price?

How much should I pay for an X220 battery? $100 for OEM on Amazon sound right? I read not to buy them secondhand.

>>61552893
For the UK, that is a good buy i'd say. Best similar option is an X230, but I've never seen one listed which is more than the i5-3320m

>>61552925
they're like $70 on amazon

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>get used t510
>replace battery with a (((genuine))) one from amazon
>6 months pass
>unplug my laptop just now, 100% charged
>spend 13 (thirteen) minutes watching a youtube video
>goes down to 25% or so battery
>a few seconds later
>drops totally dead with absolutely no warning

Should I just kill myself?

>>61553463
The macbook pro with retina display does not have this problem.

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>>61546909
>>61546893
L-l-ll-L-L-LEWD!!!!

DELET THIS!!

>>61551285
already have
twice

>>61553463
probably was a new (never opened) battery that just sat there doing nothing and the cells died.
>>61552818
t420 uses the exact same screens
and the stock t520/30 and x220/30 screens are just as dogshit
only the screens on the w520/30 and ips model x220/30s dont look like dogshit

>>61551353
Not sure on X230T, but I have an X230, and changing the HDD to an SSD took literally three minutes. There's a port on the side you pop open and slide your SSD into after removing one screw. So easy.

Changing the RAM is similarly easy, though I think there were three screws.

SUPER easy to customize.

>>61553850
oh, and you also just pop the battery out like you would from a remote or something. so easy.

>>61547338
I scored a working complete T520 for $90 shipped on ebay. keep looking.

just got a t410 with 8gb ram for 30 euros (34 dollars)
how did I do for a eu

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>>61551353
got a x230t (i7 version though) with classic keyboard and 500gb ssd ask away

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I come from the other /tpg/ ( >>>/tv/85428383 ), I think we have more in common than just a name

we should be friends

>>61551353
Be warned, the X230t doesn't accept a 9cell battery IIRC.

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>>61554179

That GPU you like is going to come back in style

>>61554129
did you flash the embedded controller to make the keys work properly?

>>61554258
I bought it from a seller that didnt know this was not the original keyboard. I asked him things but he thought I was just saying random things, sadly. but I mentioned it to let everybody know it is possible.

if you think about doing this to a x230t hmu before doing it please.

>>61554290
I got an standard x230 I'm intending to mod

Do they not care HOW evil coop escaped out of a federal prison?

Ok, so what's the deal with Intel 530/535 SSDs?
Anyone had issue with number of NAND writes being 8x higher than host writes?
inb4
>go to ssd general
530/535 can be found in thinkpads, so that's probably the best place to ask

>>61554129
How much did you pay / how much should i pay for a battery and new SSD?
Im buying mine 2nd hand from a guy who says it saw 2 years of mininal use, how does the Laptop hold after 2 years performance and battery wise?

What should I look for when I see the laptop? Major issues I should avoid buying it because of?

Would you guys recommend a w530 over a t430?
Never seen the w series mentioned here. I really loathe the garbage tn panels in the t series

>>61554434
yes, it's much more powerful and doesn't overheat.
Plus it has 1920x1080 option.

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>>61554304
for a standard x230 is recommended. find a good guide the x230t brings some problems with it.

>>61554362
>how much did you pay
a year ago i paid 230 euros for a i7 x230t it had 4gb ram and a 320hdd

i think I overpayed a bit but overal been a nive experience

>battery
no idea how it was before I had it and on windows
I use gnu linux and it holds for a few hours while playing runescape.

>performence
althought the cpu runs hot sometimes the performence is great. and with the ssd its been a super snappy experience.

>what should I look for
screen burn in is what I have and hate
my screen also died like a week or 2 ago it works on startup but dies when the cpu heats up
the cpu is probably the cause of the defect

overal thought
only buy these if you need the touchscreen (i7 only works with stylus not fingers) or get a great ass deal
performance is good
batterylife has been okay for me

ssd prices are apart from thinkpads they are expensive nothing can change that sadly

>>61554434
i think the majority prefers the w520

I personally love the w series and have been looking for a w530 for a good while

>>61554658
Im getting it now for 240$, its pretty cheap for me seeing as Im buying it in Israel.

Im getting it since its the best specs for price I found on the 2nd hand market (i7 - 8gb ram) and its super easy to work with and change battery / SSD if I want to.

>>61553463
recalibrate the battery

>>61554658
Another question if I may.
The x230t comes with 320gb HDD, if I want to add an SSD do I need to swap them out, or can I just add another one on top of it?

I just want it for the Windows so itll come up faster, I'll use the HDD for storage.

So, why don't you own Thinkpad X1 Hybrid?
It has both i7 x86 cpu with 16GB RAM and dual core ARM cpu with 16GB ssd and 1GB RAM.
Don't you want to use two OS in the same time?

Is there a thinkpad peripheral that can measure the volume of my urine into a medical portable urinal?

>>61555026
First time I've ever heard of it
Sounds like a shit idea that cost a lot and did nothing

>>61555026
S O L D E R E D
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>>61555117
So?
There is no ULV alternative to what you already have in this laptop, and the probability of RAM failure is close to 0 anyway.

>>61555022
>on top
no it takes 1 drive you van cheat more drives into it but that requires a dock

>>61555022
yes you can get an mSATA SSD

you really should just ditch the HDD though

recommend me laptop for gamedev!
14"-15.6"
less than 500€

help

Budget: $~700, however i am lenient if it's a good deal
Location: USA
Size: Using it for school, so portability helps!
Performance: using it for programming, so only processing power is important. Very likely no games
Other requirements: Maximum portability if possible. I have a desktop at home, so I will not be needing to use it off campus

Budget: Up to 700$ but the less the better
Location: Poland
Size:I don't really care much
Performance:A good i5 (I'm afraid that i7 will eat up too much power when unplugged), at least 8GB ram and dedicated GPU (for some normie games so I think that 2GB card will suffice).
I want it to be shitposting machine that will last 5 years at most. I don't really care much about resolution, it can be 1366x768.

Just got my boss a Thinkpad X230.

>go to meeting with boss after finishing book
>going to brag with my 220
>"Anon, that's a nice laptop, how much?"
>"Not for sale, why, you need a lappy?"
>"I am going on vacation and I need something for work while I'm away. My only laptop is 15 inches and it's almost 6lbs"
>look for refurbs for 30 secs
>go there
>buy

My boss told me he had one in the past and loved it, but it got slow. Too bad he hasn't got it anymore, I could breathe some new life.

Who did you convert to the TPG cult today, guys?

What does the e at the end of certain Thinkpad models mean?

>>61555940
it-bazar.cz
gigacomputers.cz

Divide price by 7-ish (if I recall correctly) for Zloty

>>61555786
X220, can recommend
>12.5in screen
>with largest battery 8 hours no prob
>8GB possible RAM (got that, dunno if more is possible)
>i5, 3.1GHz
>used it for ffmpegging a 120min movie, does it at 1.6 the speed of the movie (hardcoding subtitles into MP4 file)

All around great laptop. I use it for translations, so zathura+WPS side-by-side and it's like Greased lightning.

>>61556062
do you think the t470 is worth upgrading to?

>>61554658
Just picked up the x230t, works great and runs smooth, battery is holding up nice as well.

A couple of scratches here and there and it does have a chip in the corner, but I don't mind.

One thing is that after starting it up I got the Windows 10 isn't genuine thing, how do I go about dealing with it? I'll contact the guy I bought it from but I doubt he has the code.

Its not a real big deal right?

Also the rotation hinge thing is a bit wobbly, is it like that or should I tighten a screw somewhere?

>>61556433
there is a windows code under the battery.
since I dont use windows I cant help you there. so reddit would be more of a place to ask things like that I think I havent had any problems with my hinge its minimal wobbly but ik sure you can fix it.

have fun with your x230t its a pretty solid machine mine just fell of a table but nothing really happened

Maybe the questions are stupid but I really wanna know.

>Anyone know when new models will come out?

>What model are companies currently using and do you have any perspective when they will be discarded?

>>61546835
What's that gray part beside the keyboard?

>>61556567
speaker grilles

Bought a T400 w/ dock, charger, and battery for $25 USD. How'd I do?

>>61556634
hooooly shit jealous
but cant complain after my t410 with 8gb ram for 34 dollars

ram? cpu(either way upgrade is like dirt cheap for cpu)? plans with it?

>>61553664
dgpu?

Does anyone know the Lenovo legion Y520 15 80WK005QMH. I need it for university next year. I'm studying computer science. I don't wanna spend more than 1000€

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>>61556967
yeah it's plastic gaymer junk

>>61556967
I thought about it for a while but it's just gamer crap. I could only ever really warrant it if it was the only computer I had. But if you have a decent desktop then there isn't a use for it.

>>61556512
Thanks for the code under the battery tip, the guy had no idea and ran the unverified version, works like a charm!

Anyone knows how do I go about tightening the rotation hinge?

Does the x270 have any glaring issues? Work told me to pick between it and and XPS 13.

>>61557521
>Anyone knows how do I go about tightening the rotation hinge?
you don't

Budget: € 350
Location: Hungary
Display: HD
Intending on using the machine with a separate keyboard and monitor, but it should have an OK display when I use two screens for coding.

>>61557878
id say try to find a t530 or really maybe a t430 or a w520/530 and slowly upgrade it over time

>>61557909
W520 was my guess, found one with no HDD and 16gigs of RAM for €345, but I feel like thats not a good bang for my buck

>>61557998
mmh where are you from

>>61546504
I've been away from 4chan, busy with boring stuff.
You can join the discord. :P
https://discord.gg/87PvZ7V

The S70 is retired, I think I was using netrunner for a bit on it, but the battery life is totally depleted. I kinda refrain from using it because I don't want it to break.
Other than a few labels, serial #, the LCD bezel and clearplate are the only things that set it differently from an X300.

>>61546580
This is why I don't buy used Digitizers.
Please don't.

>>61546811
>HAD+
Your best bet is using the 7 digit MTM lookup and hope it wasn't gutted before
>http://tp.krelay.de/index.php

>>61546835
eGPU if the quadro 1000m or 2000m isn't powerful enough for you.
I can't recall what was the best panel, some V4 or V7 AUO panel... or maybe it was BOE?

>>61546943
Depends on your budget
IMO 8470p is really cheap vs a T430, and arguably nicer looking.
Dell E6440 is supposedly badass (I've yet to confirm)

>>61547061
/tpg/ is too casual to consider the last real ThinkPads in OP.

>>61556871
no shit
if it throttled without it that would be straight up impressive.

>>61553480
this. buy apple. Think different.

>>61554179
what the fuuuc

I have an x220t with a dead keyboard and trackpad. Are the replacement keyboards on Newegg any good or should I shop elsewhere?

Also, msata or 2.5in SSD?

>>61558010
Hungary, central europe. A computer with missing parts always seems risky here.

>>61547702
Before you talk get your facts right
T61 was never offered with a FlexView IPS display, only the T60/p was.
You are confusing the T601 mod, which has a T61 mobo in a T60 frame.

>>61548134
T440 has a better keyboard than the W701, a lot of flexing points in it... :(

>>61553664
hahahaha

>>61553463
Never buy from amazon.
Don't kys tho. :(

i5 or i7 lads

>>61558329
Epyc

Are thinkpads only good budgets laptops in the US?
In europe they go for 1.5 - 2 times the price, its fucking stupid desu

>>61546447
IS it difficult to switch the t530's chiclet keyboard with a classic ?? I can get a 530 locally for 200 bucks just wondering

>>61558737
no, but not all keys will work properly unless you flash the EC

How often does the dgpu fail in TPs? Looks like a lot of anons are having problem with them...

>>61559142
this was only a problem on T61's built before a certain date

Has anyone here ever bought their <xx30 ThinkPad new, or is the ThinkPad user community really just people who picked up office waste behind a dumpster?

>>61559137
Is that a difficult process ? Am I going to need a soldiering iron ?

>>61559194
no, just a new keyboard and palmrest, you can read up on the flashing process yourself and deem whether it's worth the risk of bricking your device

Guy who bought a used x230t here.
The guy I bought it from is French, so the laptop is in French, and for some reason even after changing the language and what not I still have some stuff that are in french.

For example when I boot up the PC and it shows me the Windows 10 "welcome" its in france, same for restart.

Also when I installed the Lenovo Update tool and Realtek its also in french.

How do I go about changing this stuff?

Also anything else I should re-install? it looks like he re-installed windows with some basics and just left it at that, no drivers and no nothing.

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Killed my power and microphone mute LEDs with 96% alcohol, what do?

>>61559317
reinstall windows

>>61559317
jesus reddit why are you dumb
you can't change an operating system's language...

where's the best place to get reliable replacement batteries? the one in my t430 is causing all sorts of power cycle problems and I really hope it's just a bad battery and not the motherboard failing

>>61559697
recalibrate the battery

How difficult is it to swap LCD screens in a thinkpad T420? I have my old 420 with i7-2620m, 1600x900 panel, and 2 hard drives. This T420 is beat to shit and falling apart.

I recently bought a mint T420 for pennies. Working 9 cell, perfect condition and new keyboard. However it's only the i5 variant, and has a garbage tier 1366x768 panel.

>>61559724
to go from 1366x768 to 1600x900 you have to swap out the cable as well

>>61559746
oh no :(. I didn't think it'd be that involved. Is there a guide you can link me to? Or is it simple? Swapping RAM, CPU's, hard drives, keyboards. That's all easy. I get nervous about LCD's and screens overall because I'm afraid of breaking them.

>>61559781
the scariest part is popping off the plastic bezel, the rest is just a couple screws and unplugging it

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

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>>61552168
Decided that this wasnt worth my time in the slightest.
XP installed broken, three times with w different ISO's
Windows 7 wouldn't even get past "press any key to boot from USB"
Lubuntu 16.04 wouldn't work with forcepae
12.04 woulsnt work at all
The system image from the G40 wouldn't work at all
Couldn't even get msdos to boot
Tried 3 different USB sticks, 4 different bootable usb programs, different formats, even a different HDD in the thing

10 hours of my time wasted
Not worth the 20$ I paid for the thing
RIP T42, my first thinkpad, gave me nothing but problems the entire time I owned it

I fucking hate dealing with old tech problems, I kept forcing myself into it as a hobby, "its fun to fix old broken shit" I said, "I can find enjoyment in getting it to work" but its just too much random shit to deal with. No patience for it

I'm ordering a fucking T470

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Why is the x220 the best dock for my macbook pro /g/?

>>61559586
Kys because how the fuck do you fuck up this bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMMZbsaT42Y

>>61555021
How to do this?

>>61560224
Stop shilling your stupid videos

>>61560406
on Windows 7 you can use Lenovo's Power Manager, in the battery tab there's a thing for it

on Linux you can use TLP

Found a T430 for $150

TYPE # 2466-AE7
2.60 GHz Core i5-3320M CPU Gen3
8 Gb DDR3 MEMORY INSTALLED
INTEL 160 Gb SATA SOLID STATE DRIVE SSD
Intel HD 4000 VIDEO
14 " HD LED LCD (1366 x 768)

good deal?

>>61559231
Are they bad keyboards , the new ones ? Or do they still beat competitors ?

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Is there any way on a StinkPad to make the trackpad and keyboard not interrupt eachother? Just because with Steam in home streaming I'd like to be able to play some shitty games on it.

>>61560577
ya that's a good deal

>>61560577
Don't bother. The LED panel is proably the worst I ever seen on any laptop. Unless you are going to use an external anyway.

>>61560645
I use a T61 and consider its screen to be decent, are my standards low enough not for that not to be a deal breaker?

>>61560624
>not disabling the trackpad in BIOS

>>61560645
Is it really ? I'm thinking of getting a t530 with the same resolution for school

>>61560668
I had a x61 a few years back and this panel is way, way worse than that. Don't do this, unless you want to suffer and feel regret.

>>61560742
Ok well what "recent" (considering I classed 430T as recent) lenovo machines have good screens? Don't have to be T's.

120 usd for an x220 a good deal?

>>61560910
if it has ram and a hard drive ya

>>61560802
No idea. I switched to elitebooks, after lenovo went full retard.

>>61560742
Is t420 panel good?

>>61560802
>>61560668
Don't listen to retarded HP fags. Try it yourself. If you like it, buy it.

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>>61560975

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>>61560975
>L33T buk
You have to go back.

>>61561031
tpg also involves Lenovo competitor business class laptops
HP elitebooks and Dell latitudes
Some are worse, some are better
HP and Dell had better options around the time of the T430 and 440 for example but the T420 410 and 400 reign surpreme compared to them
450 460 and 470 are somewhat on par, mostly better on price
But Dell has some good ruggedized options which Lenovo doesnt

>>61560110
So much for magnesium alloy huh?

>>61561080
>N33T pad
dual core trash detected.

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>>61561218
>T430
>not quadcore
You don't belong here.

>>61561347
enjoy your melted beams.
>you don't belong here
says poorfag shitskin trash who can't afford real workstation like w530 or p51.
Off yourself.

>>61561488
>nvidia model heatsink
>35 tdp 3612qm/3632qm
Please think™ before shitposting. Think™pad general is for people who think™ while making their purchase. It is not for tech illiterate plebs who come here just to shitpost. As I have said before, you have to go back.

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>>61561720
Stop posting you dumb cunt. Get a job and get laid, or you'll end suiciding when you realize your entire life is about shitposting on /g/ and living off your parent's money.
I want summer cancer to leave my board right now.

>>61546447
Budget: $2000
Location: Anywhere
Size: Medium
Performance: High
Other requirements: Portable and Ergonomic for long typing stints.

>>61561912
define medium. In inches.

>>61561954
15 inch screen or bigger. Sorry.

>>61562006
If you really need high performance and it has to be shitbook then get p51. If you want something cheaper with classic keyboard option then get w530 and mod it with w520 keyboard.

>>61562006
>>61562031
also
>15 inch
>portable
debatable. But if you insist then my recommendation stands.

>>61555974
My program director. She was complaining about her laptop being slow, and I told her that instead of buying a shitty computer from Wal-Mart, she could buy four X230's. She is getting tomorrow picking one out.

what are the best thinkpads with screens bigger than 14 inches?

>>61555998
bad

>>61562388
Define best.

>>61562388
W710ds

>>61554179
>>61554219
>>61558205
youre all my boys : )

>>61562417
i dunno, i guess just no major issues
or failing that just a complete list and i'll look into each of them

>>61562462
cheers, what is the W series meant for? (ive only ever used T)

>>61562519
workstation

is it even possible to get a W series with dual screen any more?

>>61562676
The w701ds was pretty much a one off
Lenovo going "hey guys, look what we can do!"

You can sometimes find them on eBay but theyre highly sought after and can be very expensive

>>61562519
W Series is workstation stuff, later replace by P series, previously known as the G series
IBM and Lenovo were never able to keep workstation shit straight

>>61562388
G40

Index or middle finger on the trackpoint?

>>61562062
Thanks man.

>>61562747
Index, thumb for mouse Buttons

i wish there was a way to make the trackpoint faster. i'm using gnome and my trackpoint speed is 100% but i have to use a lot of force to rapidly move the cursor around, which makes my fingerjoints hurt.

among e6430, x220 and 2570p which is the winner?

>>61563070
id start here senpai
https://askubuntu.com/questions/596085/increase-trackpoint-sensititvity-with-systemd-ubuntu-15-04-or-later
https://askubuntu.com/questions/37824/what-is-the-best-way-to-configure-a-thinkpads-trackpoint

could i swap an x230 keyboard with an x220t keyboard?

>>61560110
>buys another

>>61563177
it didn't work for me (maybe because i'm running wayland) but thank you anyway.

>>61562481
helloooOO

>>61556803
It's coming with 1GB, but I have 4GB which should be enough. I'll see how the CPU performs before I upgrade it. It's my first Thinkpad but will be my main laptop for general use as I have a decent desktop already.

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>>61563311
No problem senpai. For me under xubuntu I had to turn sensitivity all the way down in mouse settings a little and now it basically requires no pressure at all to move the cursor. Good luck.

>>61563221
yeah all the *20 and *30 use the same keyboards

>>61546447
Thinkpads are the fedoras of laptops

>>61560209
>no touchbar
Poorfaggot

>>61562519
>what is the W series meant for?
Gods laptop.

>>61563303
Yeah, I'm thinking more about it now and I'm leaning against the T series
They seem like any other current gen laptop but with better construction.
Might look into a low end P50 or P70

>>61563654
And on the 8th day God said "let there be thiccpads, and let their heft and capabilities bring mankind technological peace"

Lenovo customer service is so comfy :)

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>>61563908

is the x220 a good laptop?

>>61558212
Anyone?

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Budget:200 or less.
Location:usa
Size: around 14
Performance: I have a separate Ryzen machine I use for music production but I have my piano in another room downstairs. I would be using this for Reaper, my daw, one VST and capturing one track of midi and one xlr input at the same time. I wouldn't be doing any editing on it, just enough to capture the performance and move it to my desktop. It would need to be powerful enough to support this
Other requirements: my usb interface is a Scarlett 2i4 and Id be using windows 7

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what's the verdict on the T530 keyboard?

>>61563402
whats the:
-baseball cap
-flatcap
-beanie?

>>61564534
>baseball cap
Modern consumer shit.
>flatcap
Old consumer Dells, the ones with almost every port covered with plastic plugs.
>beanie
Macbooks.

>>61559586
new keyboard for a retard like you

>>61560635
>>61560577
no at least get the 900p screen

>>61561080
>>61561218
>>61561347
>>61561488
>>61561720
>>61561880
>being this autistic for no good reason

where do i find the model on old i-series thinkpads?

>>61564437
its the same keyboard as the rest of the xx30 series anon.

>>61558140
I have a 2000m integrated and an EXP GDC Beast expresscard for desktop shit.

They make panels for this thing, though? I looked up possible IPS or higher res panels and nothing came up.

>>61558212
ebay and doesnt matter

>>61564033
yes.

>>61563156
which ever you find the cheapest

>>61558421
theyre kind of expensive here too
you just end paying for the build quality longevity etc

that said thinkpads arent cheaper than laptops with dgpus most of the time

>>61564930
so...good?

I need a laptop that can support 90%+ humidity conditions.
Are Thinkpads water and corrosion resistant?

If not, what kind of laptop should i look for?

>>61565077
I dont know
how autistic are you?

>>61565104
"industrial standard" sorts of laptops
dell makes some ruggedized models similar to oldschool Toughbooks that are designed to run in high humidity, high or low temperatures and high altitudes

Panasonic toughbooks of course are always top of the list for people with extreme environmental needs. The Toughbook 53 is rated for all sorts of shit, the 31 is rated for all that shit + its basically indestrucible unless you shot it with a .50 BMG. But its also THICC
Id kill for a 31 with that 27 hours of battery life, but im a broke boi

>>61565303
>>61565104
I would also like to add that even the lowest end 53 has the same ceritifcations except for shock resistance and used ones are only like 500 bucks. But a decent mid tier one new is like 1200$

As far as thinkpads go, P50 and P70 models are rated for high humidity but theyre not rugged laptops by any means, Lenovo doesnt really have laptops for industrial use. T series stuff is well built but nowhere near on the tier of actual ruggedized laptops.

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>>61565104
I was wondering this too recently actually. Looking into getting some kind of 15" laptop to stick on a boat for GPS + charts/maps.

>>61565303
>Dell Latitude Rugged
Yeah this is what i was looking for, thanks.
I was expecting them to be more expensive.

I've got a t420 which has 3.5 hours of charge left on the battery but I want to keep it as long as it can.
Will leaving it plugged in charging ruin the battery or will the battery stop charging once it reaches 100% charge?
Or do I have to remove the battery when I'm plugged in?

>>61565757
set battery charging thresholds, ideally you want to leave it at 40% for long term storage, if you use the battery regularly then 75-90%, depending how much you need

>>61565847
I'm using linux so I don't think I can.
Thanks for responding though.

>>61565902
install TLP + the thinkpad modules

http://linrunner.de/en/tlp/docs/tlp-linux-advanced-power-management.html

also would recommend recalibrating the battery first to get an accurate reading

so i need a backpack that's sturdy and can fit my t420 as well as lots of other miscellaneous junk. i'm thinking about getting one from lenovo because why the hell not.

>>61566106
http://tuxbell.com/index.php?title=Men%27s_Basics#Backpacks:

newfag here just bought T420, i5-2520M, what version of windows should i install?

>>61566289
Windows 7 Ultimate x64.

>>61566294
Windows 7 Ultimate Sp1 x64 En-Us ESD April2016 Pre-Activated=-TEAM OS=-

will this do the trick?

>>61566497
No, never download modified/preactivated ISOs.
Give me a second i will link you to a stock one.

>>61566497
Here:
Soruce https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/windows-7-sp1-media-refresh-download-links.60681/ if you are paranoid.

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:2534ecaab70e970ffb8a678ba5ae39e8fb945a72&dn=X17-59465.iso&tr=udp://tracker.coppersurfer.tk:6969&tr=udp://tracker.leechers-paradise.org:6969&tr=udp://tracker.zer0day.to:1337&tr=udp://explodie.org:6969&tr=udp://tracker.opentrackr.org:1337

You know how use magnets dont you?

>>61566517
yup, it's downloading. 3.09 g iso file, sound about right?

>>61566497
no lol

check the key underneath the laptop to see what version of Windows it's for, Home, Pro, Ultimate

then do this >>61566517
you can also find download links here for genuine ISO's
https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/

then simply install and use your key...

if you wish you can also upgrade to Windows 10 for free, after you activate the W7 install
http://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade/

I'm thinking of buying either an x220 or x230, I want to use it for browsing, writing and watching movies/anime. I was browsing newegg and found some microsoft certified refurbished models that interest me. My question is, is it okay to buy them from newegg? Or should I just go on ebay? Also, is the keyboard on the x220 that much better for writing? Also, should I get one with an ssd? Or just get one with an hdd and buy an msata ssd separately?

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I need a wlan card upgrade, also want bluetooth with it if possible. Most atheros cards don't seem to fit Lenovo laptops. Any suggestions, I don't want to use non-free firmware.

>>61566559
Or he could activate windows using Daz Loader.

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:37041ba60196e8eff7050a801ebe73cedb8c0748&dn=Windows%20Loader%20v2.2.2&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.opentrackr.org%3a1337&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.zer0day.to%3a1337&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.coppersurfer.tk%3a6969&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.leechers-paradise.org%3a6969&tr=udp%3a%2f%2fexplodie.org%3a6969

https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/windows-loader-download.58464/

>>61560110
you little stupid monkey.
Just how fucking retarded are you? How were you unable to install even lubuntu to a Pentium M computer? WTF.
You do know that you have to put the

forcepae -- forcepae

TWO TIMES to successfully boot, right?

And you didn't the screen on it just because you were frustrated, did you?

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So I decided to eat lunch at a nice restaurant near my office today, I'm bogged down writing this report so I decide to take my company laptop with me (T420 in mint condition).

I'm working away and enjoy my lunch when out of the corner of my eye, I see a figure walking towards my table. It's a guy wearing a fedora and a FSF t-shirt. He tries to strike up conversation about my T420, complimenting its excellent condition and 7 row keyboard.

I was so taken aback by this, I had an utterly shocked look on my face. So this is /g/ in real life. I wanted to remain incognito, so I said "It's my work computer. It's OLD".

He scrunched up his face with a look of utter disgust. I saw him walk away muttering something about "normies ruined ThinkPad, they don't know the joys of having a 7 row keyboard and a magnesium alloy rollcage..."

Decided to make a quick exit, on the way out I noticed him using a X60 with a libreboot sticker on it, running some sort of riced tiling WM with an anime wallpaper. He was arguing across the table with a Mac user. Overheard something along the lines of "Macs are locked down pieces of trash...Louis Rossman hates them"

Planning on getting a T440p because muh FHD screen and last thinkpad with upgradable socketed CPU, anything else i need to know about this model aside from replacing the touchpad? Can you even use non-genuine batteries with it?

>>61566974

nice made up story... :)

>>61566759
Yes, thats also why I tried 12.04 which supports non pae processors
I presume the disk had suffered or something and next to nothing would work
But whatever, cheap ass laptop, got kind of tired of dealing with one petty problem after another

And I totally stabbed it because I was pissed at it. Stress relief, and it worked.

>>61567177
Its pretty clearly satire anon

>tfw get my Libreboot T400 tomorrow
>as excited as a boy on Christmas eve

>>61567343
Which one do I buy? Is the extra screen size on the t420 worth it? I want to use this laptop primarily for shitposting, browsing, studying and reading manga/watching anime.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5HA4AZ6632&cm_re=x220-_-9SIA5HA4AZ6632-_-Product

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5HA5R29117&cm_re=x220-_-9SIA5HA5R29117-_-Product

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5HA5XV9811&cm_re=t420-_-9SIA5HA5XV9811-_-Product

Thoughts on the t400?
Thinking about picking one up on Ebay.

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Starting business masters soon. Don't think my X61 will cut it for classes anymore. What are 16:10 options for around $700?

Could probably bump it up to near $1k if something's worth it. My wife's P50 seems alright, but I don't like the keyboard and 16:9.

>>61569289
t410 was the last 16:10 thinkpad.

>>61569289
why are x6xt so sexy
why are x6x so sexy
why did I destroy my x61 by throwing water on it
why did it not survive the water
:(

>>61569342
Hmm. That sucks. Guess greater resolution could give me more screen real estate to fuck with if I must use 16:9.

>>61569453
Get another. Got mine for $200 in 2012. They must be cheaper now.

I wish the retro Thinkpad project didn't die.

>>61565117
Probably minorly

2 years ago i bought an Alienware 13 R2 as it was the only new laptop I could see without chiclet

>>61569504
I'll get another one as soon as I find a good deal. got that one with dock and adapter for 50 shipped.

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I Librebooted my X201(x200) yesterday! Fun stuff!

>>61570100
on a scale from 1 to 10 how easy was it to do?
I really want to do it too but seems so hard

Bought my refurbished X200 two years ago. All is still fine, the only problem has been loose screws for the display, but I've fastened them. Oh, and the thinklight doesn't work, but whatever.

80€, plus 100 for an SSD. The shop even added a nice laptop bag, charger and mouse for free.
My best buy ever. Love the trackpoint the most.

I don't keep cute anime girls on this work laptop, so just imagine her from the filename:
cute_anime_girl_smiling_brightly_092_rainbows_sugoi_intensifies.png

>>61570150
About as easy or difficult as the image would imply. Some familiarity with how to program an arduino would help, a steady hand for connecting wires to the proper pins on the laptop PCB (I'm guessing it's the UEFI ROM chip the pins are attaching to), and the ability to follow instructions, as I assume there's a guide out there informing you of the exact steps needed.

>>61569506
okay then its probably pretty good to you anon
honestly if you want my personal opinion
its nice
nice depth nice actuation force nice keycap size
layout is unconventional sometimes like the odd print screen button but its a nice keyboard to use especially if youre coming from shitty laptops

that said I am planning on installing a classic keyboard on my T430

whats a t430 with a good display (no frankenpad mod)

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>>61570150
Honestly, once you figure it out, if you're accustomed to Linux enough to know how to navigate and plug in commands through Bash, it's like 2/10 in difficulty. However, if you don't have someone to hold your hand, and you're starting from the bottom, it's easily 9/10. The Libreboot IRC is pure cancer, and most of the people there will not offer you help that you're looking for, and you'll get frustrated beyond belief.

However, if you find someone sane who has accomplished what you want to do already, it's super simple and I got it done in a snap. Also, once you flash once, you can flash again any time you want from the laptop itself. It'a a one-time process initially.

I'm willing to help if anyone's interested, you can find me on my IRC ( https://lewd.pics/irc ) when I'm off work (not right now). You can easily spend less than $60 to get it done yourself with pic related.

Manhattan Portage plain packs are good.
Timbuk2 used to make great stuff, but now its MOSTLY shitty, cheaped out, small garbage for 2-3X as much. their old made in SF messenger bags are great. thier really expensive new made in SF stuff is decent, but not really worth it. chrome is hipster gear.

get them off of eBay. full price retail is for suckers

>NB4 flamed the fuck out for suggesting this
Check facebook groups for retards selling bags for cheap. I got a $180 North Face backpack for my nephew for $25 from one. and thrift shops too.

>>61566974
Y-Y-YYOU TOO! I was only trying to be nice.

Budget: ~200 euros or ~$230
Location:Serbia
Size:15,6"
Performance: need it for programming, and at least playing online videos in hd
Other requirements: I really cant settle with anything less than 15,6" screen,if they are expensive than i guess i'll have to skip chinkpads :(
I want a solid machine that will not betray me, i want to know that i can trust it and that it has a solid lifespan
I am using asus k53sv for 5+ years, working flawlessly, i want that from thinkpad

Anybody here have an X260 and is running openbsd? I am looking to upgrade and know skylake is supported in -current but would like a real life report if possible from someone actually running it.

>>61570591
alienware display

>>61570611
mmh yea I see, Ill have to get that 5252 clip and I'll use my rpi. you saying "fun stuff" actually relieves me
>you can find me on my IRC
Thank you man, means a lot

>>61570611
Ill guess its more of a 6/10 for me I know some stuff but I doubt too much

>>61570684
Additionally, any other skylake thinkpad would also acceptable for a field report.

>>61570767
Not certain how to get spi working on a Raspi, but if you can do that and connect pins to the right ports, it's a super simple process. I found a Beaglebone Black on ebay for $30 and used that, as it has a built-in 3.3v power supply. Also uncertain of what kind of power output the raspi has onboard. But yeah, any time! It's exciting once you can actually get your flash chip detected!

>>61570777
As long as you have the hardware and software set up properly it really is as simple as plugging in commands.

Is W8.1 really bad for the battery on a X220 or is that just a buncha memes being thrown around

>>61570864
memes
try the embedded version though

>>61570882
It's a shame, because I have a microsoft imagine account but I think I can't really acquire a license for that. Microsoft Toolkit does the job though I guess.

btw, is embedded better?

>>61570895
8.1 embedded is in the imagine store. I have an official copy of it

>>61570895
also yeah its kind of better because its lighter

>>61570957
Yeah but I did the dumb thing and asked for a normal 8.1 key already so I'm not sure I'm elligible. Gotta check I guess.

Bought new T460s in late March.
Still good.

>>61566974
Cool story bro, you should do manga too

I just got a x200 tablet for 70usd. It did not come with a charger so I got one for 10$. In total I spent 80. Was this a wast or good find /g/?

>>61570982
>>61570957
nevermind, I was able to download it. Time to use this shit.

what are the advantages to libreboot? pls no bully, i'm new to this.

>>61571350
Imagine having a computer with no backdoors that runs without any proprietary software. It's 100% free and liberated and respects your fundamental right to privacy as a computer user. That's what libreboot can offer.

>>61571350
if you don't know then don't worry about it

>>61571350
No intel ME botnet. No binary blobs, you have full control over your hardware in that you can modify Libreboot's source to do whatever you want, and the source has no ME backdoors included.

Probably the most secure hardware + software you can run as a consumer, assuming you also use a Libre OS alongside libreboot. The only downsides I see are that you have to use older hardware, and the installation process is daunting to someone without experience.

should I get a refurbished t61 for 100 dollars. All other ThinkPad in my area are like 300 or more.

I just want it for comfyposting

>>61571602
Or a t42 for 80 bucks.

>>61571497
>>61571508
>>61571517
thanks for explaining. i'm not a free software purist but i'm gonna look into it anyway, because why the hell not?

>>61571780
Of course. It's a fun project to persue nonetheless.

Another /bant/ thread?

Got an X220 with i5-2450m and IPS screen for €200, best price I could find here

>>61558277
Its a shame you don't see anyone on this board making these. I've got a few T60p left in a closet in one of my labs I think. I think I may have a few of the Hydis screens left as well just for fucks, and a few post 08/08 dGPU boards.

No point in sharing knowledge anymore. This always has been an eBay thread.

>>61569504
Where have you been?

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>>61572258
I run a T601F as my main machine, and I know I'm not the only person who has one here.

>>61572258
You mean modding displays isn't talked about here? I installed a Hydis display on my x201 (Now x200) a while ago. I scratched it by accident a little but it still works great.

Total noob here. I'm nervous as shit about SPI flashing my x230. Just want to disable Intel ME firmware. What would I have to to brick the system?

>>61572738
Flashing the wrong image is what you're risking. Just make a backup of your original before you flash anew.

Also, don't supply too much power to the chip or you'll blow it up. If you know your power supply is whatever the chip requires exactly, you're fine.

What's a good price in euros for a X220 in good condition with a 128gb SSD and 8GB of RAM?

Is this a good deal upgraded to 8GB ram?

http://thinkpaddepot.com/thinkpad-t420-4gb-250gb-win-7-pro-64-bit-with-webcam/

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>>61546447
Can someone tell me why my t430 came with a t420 processor?

>>61573501
check your serial number and don't use speccy

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>>61573501
The most poorly outfitted ones can have previous gen chips. If you want to find out if you can still put an ivy bridge chip in, google it.

>>61573524
>don't use speccy
Why, you stupid retard?
>>61573501
because previous seller for sure replaced original CPU with this t420 trash. T430 was never offered in such option. I wouldn't be surprised if USB 3.0 wouldn't work in your case.

>>61573681
because speccy sucks and does not give accurate hardware specs or temperatures often

and T430 was offered with sandy bridge
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:T430

>>61573679
Thank you thats all i need it.

I dont really care, is running silent and good, not having a hd4000 is a loss but this one came with and nvidia card.

>>61573728
>speccy sucks
sounds like your opinion. FYI it's discarded immediately.
>does not give accurate hardware specs or temperatures often
1st argument is a lie. Speccy just copies information from device manager, which is the only way in windows to check hardware configuration.
2nd argument is again a lie. It's the AyyMD who doesn't follow standards, which results in shitty temperature readings. And it's fixed from a long time anyway.

Short version: kill yourself

>>61573773
So you bought your laptop without knowing what CPU you'll get?
You deserved this.

>>61573799
you can make up all the excuses you want, they aren't lies

>>61573860
>speccy is shit because I said so!
>no it's not you fucking retard
>b-b-but they aren't lies! stop with all these excuses!
kill yourself

>>61573819
For the price i deserved worse

Why does Lenovo hate high resolution screens?

>>61573895
no, you deserved exactly what you agreed to.
And you must be retarded to buy a laptop without knowing it's hardware configuration beforehand.

>>61573879
speccy is shit because it gives inaccurate readings
>durr it's not speccy's fault!

kill urseldf

>>61573927
I'm actually happy they don't waste their time and PC resources for shitty hi-res screens.

>>61573940
>it gives inaccurate readings because I said so!
>source: my ass
(You)

>>61573953
t. Lenovo engineer
136x768 is not acceptable for a brand new machine in 2017, fuck you

>>615739
not really, it came with more that was not listed. try harder

>>61573969
*1366x768

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>>61573955
you literally acknowledged that it's true and put the blame on Windows device manager + AMD's temperature sensors

Just bought by first thinkpad T430. Fantastic, other than the battery life.

>>61573969
Depending on screen size, it's acceptable. I have 1920x1080 on my 14" and I run 150% scaling on GUI.
In 3D games, I run regular 1280x720 just to decrease the workload.

So, while it's nice to have 1080p for movies and shit, it's less than 10% of what I'm doing with my laptop while still being just "nice" - not outstanding.
Overpaying for higher resolutions on a fucking laptop is plain retarded and results in overall worse performance for no good reason.

>>61547313
Would also like to know this

>>61574124
>Battery life
How much? Is it new

Just got a i5 3320m t430 with hd+ screen as a linux machine
Thought that thing would be slow as fuck but holy shit even in windows it's fairly smooth
And i can still upgrade to an i7 if i want

>>61572302
Where has who been?

>>61574403
as long as you have an ssd then pretty much anything is 'fast'

>>61573988
What I said is that there is no way speccy can lie about hardware, as it's taking all info straight from the only source of such information in the system.
And the only way to get CPU temperature is to read it from CPU. If CPU lies about temperature then it's the CPU to blame, not software. You dumbfuck.

>>61571602
>t61
>100$
Not sure if worth it. I would probably lurk for a better deal. T61 is quite a old after all.
>>61571613
>T42
>80$
That's even worse. If these are the only ones, I would go with T61, however it uses DDR2 ram so it will be very expensive to upgrade to 8gb ram if you so desire (one 4gb stick cost around 60$ in aliexpress).
Otherwise, T61 is pretty gud.

>>61574470
sometimes speccy is wrong, doesn't matter what causes it, deal with it

>>61574558
>I don't know how it works, I've read some stupid shit on the internet. Deal with it
typical /v/tard
fuck off

My Libreboot T400 is out for delivery!

>>61574396
200, off lease