/tpg/: ThinkPad General

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just bought this, have an SSD at home. Will put in another 8GB. Got it from the outlet

>>62042750
>Is there any hope for Raven Ridge thinkpads?
sure, they will replace current Ideapads.

>>62042283
at least set proper thresholds

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hey guys I just got a T520, should I put windows 10 on it or the iphone operating system?

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1ZD5864327&cm_re=x250-_-9SIA1ZD5864327-_-Product

How do I know if the bios on these is locked down? Has anyone bought an x250 from newegg?

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Probably not fixable but is it possible to repair that smudge on the pad?

>>62043716
have you tried vigorously massaging it with rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth? or is it polished and not smudged?

>>62043745
Polished.
If not repairable, can it be replaced?

>>62043673
Windws 8.1 just werks

>>62043679
ask them

>>62043629
can this run overwatch?

HD 4000 stronk.

>>62043756
yes
just pull it out

>>62043756
I believe those are just stickers over the touchpad and you can replace them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOUyhqnaGcU

>>62043814
go away kid

>>62043814
yes 144 fps at max settings with its 144hz gsync monitor.

Did the namefag tranny finally leave?

>>62043673
9front

>>62044057
got deported

What's a very cheap ok ThinkPad?

>>62044172
T42

>>62044172
T43

>>62044172
T44

Was thinking of getting one of these just to mess with linux, are there any that are relatively cheap and can stream 1080p video?

>>62044172
colt 45

to the head

>>62044331
I'll go with this one.
>>62044262
>>62044189
>>62044179
Thanks.

>>62044319
W520

>>62044319
well first you'll need to find one with a 1080p screen or upgrade to one yourself.

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I think I'll sleep after that one.

>>62044464
he's right tho

touchpads are for faggot appletards and thinkpads should've been trackpoint only like the x61

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>Purchase request template:
Budget: 250 clams
Location: NEUSA
Size: big pls
Performance: I have a phenom II x4 3.2ghz desktop, itd be nice to match that.
Other requirements: just mpv, ssh & prgramming. Maybe some minecraft. Nice screen or one to upgrade to later.

>>62044512
say no more lad, T520 is your thing

+ a couple of bucks to upgrade processor and display if you desire

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Does /g/ recommend buying from Amazon, Newegg, etc?

>>62044559
Hah just checked ebay for t520's and youre right. ohhh cant wait to get comfy with one. Much appreciated

>>62044584
why not?

>>62044625
get one with a 2720qm/2760qm/2820qm or buy the processor cheap from ebay and upgrade it yourself, that processor should be equal or better than your phenom II.

also go full meme and max it with 3 drives, 1080p display, 16gb ram, docking station and 9cell battery

>>62043590
My t530 with a t410 keyboard and genuine 9 cell battery is pretty comfy. It even lasts around 6 hours with medium usage.

>>62044662
Might to take your advice anon. A used i7 2760qm - $150, t520 "for parts" 100 = on budget. nice

>>62044410
Looks nice, I might just go with this one since there's a few really cheap up right now.

>>62044424
Replacing the screen isn't an issue, I've done that with other laptops before.

>>62044800
>used i7 2760qm - $150
Sounds a bit expensive, that's what the 4800mq i am looking for my memepad is priced at. I remember getting a 2720qm on ebay for $40 or so last year.

>>62044584
Too expensive imo

>>62043673
Dual boot Win 7 Ultimate and Linux Mint.

What are some lightweight OSs to install on the older models? Anything better than 32-bit Gentoo?

Is a x220 keyboard on a x230 a good upgrade or just a meme?
What about FHD screen mod, with a 12.5" or should i start hacking away at the bezel and stick a 13.3" on it?

>>62043679
Damn. That seems kind of cheap. Is there a catch?

>>62045271
I'm a normie, but I like Lubuntu.

>>62045384
The X220 keyboard is a lot better imo, but don't forget you'll need to get an X220 palm rest too.

>>62045406
I think you may have misunderstood me when I said older models.

>>62045413
Yeah thats what i think also, the keyboard looks a lot nicer and and i think feels a bit better also.
I can even get both palm rest and the keyboard easily so its not a problem.

Anyone got any experience with the nitrocaster FHD mod?

>>62045421
Lubuntu is perfectly fine for older models

>>62045488
My T60 is struggling with Manjaro

>>62045444
Nope, sorry. Where are you getting the palm rest btw?

>>62045529
Manjaro is massive bloat compared to Lubuntu

i spilled rubbing alcool on my t440s keyboard and it's not working anymore
moving the ribbon cable while in place sometimes makes the keyboard functioning again but only if i keep it still
is my connector fucked?

T520 or X220 for streaming and shitposting?

>>62045529
Some businesses still run 16bit applications

>>62043943
Puppy Linux.

>>62032126
Well, did it work?

>>62045699
T520

>>62045699
W520

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I got this older toughbook and our IT guy said Panasonic has blocked installing software from external device, how do I bypass this?
Problem is it takes forever to order new testers and mine runs XP which doesn't work with new ODIS.
Either I install W10 myself or wait +1 year to get new tester.

>>62045921
download w10 iso
mount it
click setup.exe
??
profit

>>62045531
From work, so i got access to all kinds of thinkpad goodies.

>>62045947
It's not connected to internet.
I can't download it at home either because I'm not admin.
I guess I should pressure more our IT guy to install it.

>>62046008
open it up
take drive out
copy w10 iso
put drive in

>>62045921
Amazing gift. I am jealous

My t410 is really slow with booting, opening programs doing anything really

any tips?

>>62046501
install a normal OS

>>62046509
define normal

>>62046533
ubuntu

>>62046501

Do a clean install and if it persists then consider changing HDD/SSD. Failing HDD can become sluggish and an SSD nearing it's total writes will become sluggish as well. Use crystaldiskinfo to check.

>>62043814
Fuck off fag even a T430 runs overwatch

>>62046548
ubuntu .. normal?

>>62046568
do you know a crystaldiskinfo alternative for linux?

I finished installing my t430 with the classic keyboard.
What should I do with the old chiclet shit keyboard, just throw it in the trash?

>>62046625
unless you have a shitton of cash for keyboards I would keep it around as backup

>>62044172
How okay?
I'd say x200

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>>62044464

>>62044584
If you're too spastic hold a screwdriver and clean everything yourself or you desperately need something that's been "refurbished" and not just bought used then sure go for it

Otherwise Lenovo has service manuals and all it takes is a philips screwdriver to tear the thing down. I personally use only my Leatherman when I need to break it down outside

>>62046679
Fake. Where's the Seppuku part?

>>62046712
Dude it's just says think about suicide in jap

>>62046625
sell it and get a msata ssd

>>62043716
excrete more oil onto it instead of trying to remove oil

>>62045699
X220
It's light and the keyboard is full size

>>62046720
Yeah so where's the Seppuku?

>>62046751
Nigga seppuku doesn't mean consider suicide

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When I buy a genuine battery like this, it's not gonna have the full battery life of 94 which will it? If it is significantly less should I just dispute it with the seller?

Okay dudes. Which one:
W550s (15" 2880 x 1620 screen, W7, 8GB ram 500GB/7200rpm, NVIDIA - Quadro K620 2GB, Intel Core i7-5600U) or Dell Latitude E5470 (14" FHD, Intel Core i7-6600U, Ram 8GB, HDD 500 GB/7200rpm, W7+10P, LTE, AMD Radeon R7 M360, 2GB) or Dell Latitude E5570 (15" FHD screenIntel Core , Ram 8GB, HDD 500 GB/7200rpm, W7, AMD Radeon R7 M360, 2GB)?

>>62046646
I'll do this.

Does anyone know how this affects drainholes?

Can someone tell me what DVD+ / -RW SuperMulti DL means? What does it support/ what can it burn

>>62046765
>If it is significantly less should I just dispute it with the seller
They're not going to do shit, look at the top left hand corner of the battery pack.

Are faggots at Lenovo no longer producing the model 61 24mah batteries for the t470? (the one that does not protude from the chassis)

Where can I order one in Europe? Possibly not some chink clone that blows up in my face.

>>62044493
You are mentally retarded.

>>62047719

>>62044493 is not wrong, you know.

>>62044584
You -can-, it's just there's better offerings to be had on ebay, and sometimes even locally.

Midwest USA, found a T410 for $30 and snatched it right up. Doubled the capacity with a $100 SSD and bam, solid browser box.

>>62048145
Having a touchpad, no matter how small is better than not having one. Something like the X201's. To call having a touchpad on a laptop 'appletard' is a bit fucking dumb.

>>62048372
The laptop in question did not need a touchpad, as the entire screen was a touchscreen. Appletards who fawn over their massive touchpads do not realize the glory of a trackpoint.

>>62048372
t. appletard

>>62045577
Really? I assumed an arch-based distro advertised as lightweight wouldn't have this problem.

>>62046501
Wipe the SSD, reinstall. Clean out dust, reapply thermal paste.

>>62048372
No.

>>62044391
The T4X series is unlikely to be powerful enough for even light browsing. I'm a big proponent of the T410 because i owned one and the extra vertical real estate from the 16x10 display (normally 1440x900) is very nice. Only problem is that there aren't any 1920x1200 IPS displays on the market right now.

>>62048485
I've always percieved Manjaro as extremely demanding. A fresh install on my X230 needs 1.5GB RAM in idle and keeps my CPU at 10% without any programs open.

>>62048690
which DE?
when i run manjaro with XFCE it takes ~450MB RAM and 0% CPU on idle

>>62048690
Fresh install on my T60 was only using 300MB idle with XFCE, but ran slow as shit. I'm not sure if the bottleneck is the CPU or the 100GB 5400rpm HDD.

>>62048722
I tried Cinnamon, Mate and XFCE. Pretty much all the same. I've also tried it several times over the last 3 years.

>>62048408
>you don't need it!
>>62048458
>I don't like it!
>>62048510
>no u!

Compelling.

>>62048893
(you)

>replacing desktop
>reading all threads
>subscribed
>wake up to 10 tabs of thinkpad every day

I'm addicted

>>62048937
One of us

Whoo boyos, I've been really drooling over T520s, but ended up getting a Dell E7440. Pretty sweet imo. Got 8 gigs ram, 128 gigs SSD and an i5 4310U. Any recommendations on upgrading? Also, it seems to have a fingerprint scanner, but I don't find it in the hardware list. Is there any reason for Dell to fake one? Or am I just a big dummy who can't even utilize a fingerprint scanner?

>>62049332
16GB of RAM, and maybe an i7-4600U. Unfortunately, the Haswell-U CPU series has a different socket than standard Haswell, so you can't swap a HQ or equivalent in.

Also, the fingerprint scanner might be disabled in the BIOS.

>>62049332
>Dell
>upgrading

Do you think a W520 with a 2000M GPU, i7-2760QM, and 16gb of ram is worth $400?

Only downsides are it has an HDD but it's at least 1tb at 7200 RPM. Also a 1600x900 screen.

>>62043590
Could anyone help me out here? I'm trying to decide between buying two slightly different models of the same laptop. Both have an i7-7500U processor, but what sets them apart is that one of them has a dedicated GPU (950Mx so nothing special) which means an extra fan as well.

I'm wondering if you have any idea whether or not this would reduce battery lifetime (9 hours) to any effect, as well as how much louder the computer would be on relatively low loads (programming, browsing, MS word)

The guy at the shop, who i asked, claimed that the one with a GPU was quieter - but that sounds retarded..

I realize nobody here can give a totally accurate estimation but a rough one would be appreciated

>>62049528
Oh shit, I meant GeForce 940MX, not 950MX
also, it's only 90 more dollars more, so relatively cheap for an upgrade. I'm just not really going to be gaming

>>62049528
dgpu = more power needed = more heat = fan goes awoo more frequently

unless you completely disable it then it defeats the purpose of buying a laptop with dgpu

I have a problem with my T420. At first it made that beep when you disconnect or reconnect the power cord constantly when the cord was plugged in. Then the power jack stopped working. I replaced the power jack, and it kind of works now, but I still need to have the cord rotated just right or it won't charge :( Any ideas?

>>62049528
If the models have Thunderbolt 3, then you're better off getting an external GPU enclosure for home use, and then leaving it behind when taking your laptop on the go.

>>62049565
Get a dock for it, use the charging port on the dock.

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>>62049558
Makes sense. I guess that employee just wanted me to purchase the more expensive one. Still leaning towards that one though, 90 more bucks for a decent dGPU is pretty good value, right?

Also, pic related (my current desktop)
Will this disable the GPU and then I can use fan controller software to enable/disable it? Or do I have to go into BIOS each time

Wondering if I could have it off most of the time, but then if I decide to play some vidya on my laptop - I could turn it (and its fan) on manually.

>>62049636
>90 more bucks for a decent dGPU is pretty good value, right?
Depends, for me it would be a waste because i don't give a shit about video games and don't do professional GPU-related work, plus the iGPU can take care of basic media consumption so that'd be enough for me.

>Wondering if I could have it off most of the time, but then if I decide to play some vidya on my laptop - I could turn it (and its fan) on manually
Optimus is supposed to do that automatically but i'd still disable it completely via BIOS and then enable it manually if i needed the dgpu.

>>62049733
I might need the GPU for some miscellanious stuff in my computer science course, but I could probably do without it.
>>62049558
>>62049589

Either way, thanks for the help - you guys have been a great help

>>62045384
x230 keyboard is actually better, but most older users prefer x220 one because they are used to the layout

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>>62049501
Not worth it without the 1080p screen. You could get a W530 with a better CPU and GPU for that price. Paid $315 for pic related, though it only had 2GB of RAM and the 1600x900 screen when I got it.

Coming off a 2720qm/1000m W520, the performance difference is noticeable and it's really just a better experience all around. I had no end of trouble with Optimus on the W520, to the point where I just turned the autoselect off because it was always making the wrong decisions. So far it just works on the W530, I haven't had to add a single exception yet.

>>62046762
This. It's actually sudoku

Tips on getting a thinkpad in south america? Not in retail stores for 200% its price, and if possible with english keyboard

>>62044800
Look up the 2670QM for a more budget friendly option, might be able to complete your whole build for under $200

>>62050075
country?

>>62050075
A lot of Ebay sellers are willing to ship to South America, depending on the country.

>>62049932
how's the battery life on that?

>>62050075
>Not in retail stores for 200% its price
I doubt you'll find thinkpads in retail in SA, even if you do probably the budget lines only and with at least a 200% markup.

>>62050098
>willing to ship to South America
That's like 25% of the issue, the other 75% is paying twice the value of the thinkpad in shipping and import fees only.

>>62050107
I only have a pretty shitty 6cell with it right now so it only gets a couple hours, but I've got a new 9cell in the mail. The 20 got ~7 hours out of its 9cell, I'm expecting comparable results with this.

T430, T440p or something different for similar price?

>>62050674
>$300 pricepoint
Two T420s each with i7s, or one T420, a $100 SSD, and an additional 16GB of DDR3L RAM.

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mfw shaved almost 15C from load temps on my T420 by disabling turbo mode and hyperthreading in exchange for like 5% performance hit.
>30 minutes of full load
>before: 88
>after: 74
>cool as fuck while browsing in a hot room too: 46-49

>>62050950
nice

How hot will T430 get under load with iGPU and i5-3320?

>>62051011
Depends on a variety of factors. Probably around 80C.

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Just bought a T420 for 260, i7, 8gb RAM, HD+ screen and a dock (and charger). Still need to get an SSD and probably a 9 cell since I like the little handle. I had a T420 earlier but my drunk ass managed to lose it on Monday

>>62035264
DBAN should be enough

>>62051311
Specifically what model screen is in it?

Hey /tpg/,
T430 with a T420 keyboard VS T420?
Why?

Inb4 answer is in OP
I don't really mind those tbqh

>>62051329
I don't even know, I just looked up used thinkpads and this guy was selling it two miles from where I live. I just needed a new laptop asap so I went and picked this up. The kid sounded like a teenager and I picked it up from his dad so I'm hopeful they're not hustling me

Need a laptop for uni.
Why shouldn't I get a T440P with 8gb ram and Windows 10 pre-installed?

My mate said something about the 420 being the best thing ever and upgrading it but he's a nerd and I'd prefer things to be as simple as possible.

Thanks

>>62051331
Are they otherwise different spec wise? I'd probably get a T430 personally

>>62051415
then don't get the p version, that one is for nerds and meant to be upgraded.

>>62051415
Also, there's a couple of t420s on ebay with 2nd gen i7 and 8gb ram.
would this be a better buy than the t440p?

>>62051444
I just read on the used thinkpad guide that the P ones were more powerful

>>62050075
>>62050135
No Mercado Livre tem alguns.

I just bought a T500 for $80. How'd I do /g/?

>>62051311
what is this minbari sleeping device's name

>>62051559
>I just read on the used thinkpad guide that the P ones were more powerful
out of the box not really, with upgrades like quad core processor, fhd ips display, etc then yeah

>>62051418
Thing is, sister needs a laptop, I wonder if I should let her have my T420 and buy a similar spec T430, so swap the keyboard for the comfy T420's
Or I could tell her to get a T420.
Just wondering if there is any downside to upgrading, really.

i impulse bought a t510 for $120 and didnt realize how much better the t420 was until afterwards

can the t510 cpu be upgraded at all?

>>62043590
does the t440p have the same problems as t430 in op pic?

>>62051864
yes

>>62051896
yes

>buy a thinkpad, they said
>they're really good, they said

I fell for the meme and bought a T440s. Turns out they come in two different 1080p panels and you're either lucky and get the real IPS panel or the TN shit one. I got the latter. Thanks, /g/

>>62052245
>buying s models
>ever
you got memed

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So I just sold my E6430 for a T420. Laptop looks thicc and solid. However I immediately noticed that during heavier CPU tasks it starts whining pretty loud and it gets on my nerves. Sounds pretty much like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDNUiNCGoX8
Is this normal? E6430 used to be dead silent.

>>62052192
is there a easy way to unlock the t440p or are there non-original batteries that work with the t440p? i want to buy one but they're almost always with a shitty battery

>tfw have to take my father with me to buy thinkpads from strangers on the internet even though i'm in late twenties
who helps you buy your thinkpads?

>>62052397
No idea i'm on the same dilemma, here's my autistic rambling from the last thread >>62035570 >>62036192 >>62036520

Ended up buying a Chinese battery anyway hoping it works, if it doesn't then i'll just get a refund.

>>62051864
>>62052192
do you think an i7-920xm would cool properly in a t510? what do you think my options would be for making it run cooler?

>>62052422
What do you mean like he drives you to meet up place or he lets you use his card?

>>62052580
also if the t510 comes with a stock dual core cpu will it accept a quad core? i'm reading conflicting things online elsewhere

>>62052580
no idea really but the w510 came with XM processors so i guess?

>>62052684
yes, same thing as shoving a quad core up the t420's ass-socket

it just werks

>>62052698
i feel a lot better about my purchase now

thx anon

>>62043590
if thinkpads support foss why does lenovo not allow you to change the hardware, use thinkvantage on gnu//+linux, or flash a new BIOS? i almost bought a T430s before i found out about this enterprise management shit.

>>62052898
thinkpads may not support FOSS but FOSS supports thinkpads.

What is faster/better 2nd gen i7 or 4th gen i5?

>>62053054
depends on a billion other things

>>62044138
Oh stop it anon. Be nice.

Got my t420 today.
Currently finalizing the gentoo install.

This is the comfiest piece of hardware I have ever used. Also, the battery life is about 4 hours on w10? Thats awesome, it should be better with a minimal autism gentoo setup.
Good thread, I love this thing.

>>62053076
440 i5 vs 420 i7

>>62053173
if the i5 is a U then it's shit

>>62053173
same shit unless it's a quad core

>>62053173
which i5 and which i7 though
they could be quad-cores or low-voltage or Extreme editions

>>62053163
Yeah, the early T4XX laptops are max comfy

>>62053205
2nd gen unspecified quad core i7 vs 2620m i7 ?

>>62053193
Is a 4th gen i7 U also shit?

>>62043590
Why does the T420 seem to be more popular than the T520?
It's only a little bigger and it gives you the option of having a decent 1080p screen.

>>62053514
cheaper and more plentiful

>>62052393
Anyone?

>>62053495
not quite

>>62053514
I got mine for like $200 (refurbished, pretty much as good as new), and it's super comfy.
Best laptop I ever had, hands down.

>>62053514
Same reason people dont care about W520

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Found in the trash about a month ago. Rained the night before, let it dry out and forgot about it. Ordered a charger thinking its ded, but check it out!
R500 - Thinking of either gentoo or openbsd. Never tried a *BSD before. Thoughts?

Someone gave me an X220 with Win7 installed but no wifi drivers, etc. Where do I get these? I have Linux on my other machines and having one Windows machine would be nice.

>>62053542
tpfancontrol/thinkfan + disable turbo mode aka set cpu to max 99% if the bios is locked

>>62053668
http://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/
support button, technical support, then stick the X220's serial number in there

What was the first Thinkpad to come with USB?

>>62053656
>taking a thinkpad from guttertrash
anon pls, this is going to be the new bedbug meme for thinkpad owners

either way gentoo is going to be painful and you'll be forced to use the binary packages, I'd strongly recommend setting a cron job up and allowing everything to compile overnight and make sure you can install a full system with everything you'll ever need unless you enjoy waiting hours to use a package

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>>62043590
Do any Thinkpad13 / other modern thinkpad owners know how I can disable the god awful ear piercing beeps that happen in the bios when the battery is low or when you press an invalid key when changing settings?

I've disabled both of the options under beeps and alarms (keyboard and password beeps) but the low power ones still happen.

>>62053656
OpenBSD FOR SURE.

>tfw seller offered a $20 partial refund with no return necessary for having a BIOS password
I messaged them again to double-check that they don't have it, but I'm pretty sure I can do that trick to break it, and $20 is nice.

>>62053765
Cut the wire.

I've started my T420 after a few days, and the fan was running at full speed right from startup.

I've checked the temps using Psensor, and everything is as usual, and no sensor seems missing.

Is this a known issue ?

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>>62053687
I ended up on the proper page, but I can't tell which of the drivers I need for wifi. I've tried everything that's relevant (Win7, not Win8, etc.) but still no dice.

>>62053733
Not him, but gentoo was painful on my Latitude CPt-V. I got a T60 recently, and things are pretty nice.

>>62053848
The beeps just come from the normal speakers though right?
I'd still like to keep those functional.

>>62053852
Clean it out.

>>62053915
Sure it's not the PC speaker?

>>62053878
the Wireless LAN one

>>62054012
Don't modern laptops just use the normal speakers as the pc speaker though? That's what I was trying to say.
I can't see why they'd go to the effort of adding a separate speaker when they can just emulate it through the existing speakers.

>>62053733
thats what distcc is for :^) werks well on my 1.6ghz dual core. Think i'll end up going with gentoo, and save openbsd for something libreboot'd.

>>62043590
What can I get with a 1080p IPS screen and backlit keyboard? GPU is not important

>>62054726
sure

>>62054726
X240

I bought a P51 off the outlet (im the first post in this thread). Obviously putting windows 7 on it but does lenovo send me all the drivers or do i have to download lenovo system update?

W530 i7 3740QM, k1000m gpu, 180gb SSD, 1080p screen, 8gb ram, worth it for $370?

>>62054876
Also does refurbished from the outlet mean its in good shape? its not in the scratches and dents grouping

>>62055039
Yeah, that's decent. Personally I'd prioritize the K2000m GPU since it's the one component you can't easily upgrade, but if the K1000m is enough for your needs then go for it.

Where i can buy a single trackpoint for a HP ZBook?

>>62055630
Really wanted to, was only seeing them for $500+

Wish I got lucky like this anon >>62049932
I'd shit myself for that and only paying 315

>>62044493
>"touchpads are for faggot appletards"
>99% of all post-2004 laptops use only touchpads
>if you want this thing you've been used to for over a decade as a standard input on any average Windows laptop you are an 'appletard'

Thinkpad users are so fucking dumb, they don't even realize what they're saying.

>>62055731
>he doesn't realize that 99% of people are appletards

Just got a t410 for 59.99, how'd I do?

>>62054876
Congrats on the purchase. You will get drivers and such from Lenovo, or they may download on their own if you have the laptop connected via ethernet while installing win7.
>>62055306
It will be in working order, maybe a small amount of aesthetic damage (scuffed lid, chips on the plastic) but nothing major.

>>62051601
>brazilfag
>>62050075
are you the Chilean guy?

>>62053514
I have a t510 currently and I just bought a t420 which came in the mail today
I immediately like the size of the t420 more It just feels better to me.
If I had to have a big thinkpad then the only option is the w701ds

>>62055731
dude, most people are apple tards
even google's chromebooks are emulating macbooks
That's what most people want after all.

>>62056155
>emulating minimalism

>>62055980
pretty good

>>62056168
yes. but they're doing it in the wrong ways
since when is minimalism about making things less usable anyway? Everyone does the no buttons thing for a touch pad which is a fucking huge mistake

>>62056169
Thanks I wasn't sure, it's the i5 @ 2.53 ghz with 4gb ram and 250 gb hdd

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>tfw going to work in China in a few months

Should I load up on modded Chinese ThinkPads and sell them on eBay?

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Who else /Xseriestablet/ here?

>>62056239
sure If I had money I would buy one. modded stuff is cool

>>62056322
I have a t61 with a faulty mobo(probably) that has a hebrew keyboard. Although I hardly think that counts.

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>Dell had aesthetic laptops for only one generation of Latitudes/Precisions

JUST

>>62056341
sell it to some jidf guy lol

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>>62056346

>>62056353
Unrelated, what's the extensibility of the ultra-bay on the t410 or any model for that matter? Can I put another hdd in that slot?

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>>62056296
you mother fucker. I was literally about to post this.
>pic related

>>62056393
If you get a caddy yes

>>62056296
>>62056405
>tfw talked myself out of an x220t in favor of a p40 yoga

>>62056296
>>62056405
>>62056460
These gorgeous Thinkpads aren't coming back. ;_;7

>>62056346
>>62056357
always thought these were sexy. almost bought one

>>62056393
Yeah I put my hdd in mine
You can buy a chinese hard drive caddy for like 7 bucks on ebay
https://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Ultrabay

>>62043965
X230 doesn't have a sticker on the trackpad.

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How hard is it to install a IPS screen in a x230?
Is there a specific one I have to look?
How hard is it to fuck up?

I already ordered a backlit keyboard

Budget: $400
Location: Canada
Size: 6 lbs or less
Performance: Can run browser on arch linux
Other requirements: Can connect to phone hotspot.
pls spoonfeed me

>>62052605
mostly talks and negotiates on my behalf because i'm autistic

>>62056657
literally anything from the T4xx, X2xx or X2xxt series

>>62056596
yes you need a specific one, look up X230's parts list and get the FRU number for the IPS screen then google that FRU number and you'll find ebay links or laptopscreen or amazon or google store or whatever

the hardest parat is popping off the plastic screen bezel, replacing the screen itself just involves a couple screws and a cable

then there's also the 1080p IPS mod but this will cost a bit extra and it disables the displayport on the dock
https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=122640

>>62056657
T420.
Best one imho, and I've owned 4.
Just get it, there is not much to take into consideration.
Also, you'll end up with some spare change.

What's the modern day equivalent of the old thinkpads?

>>62056346
>>62056357
too bad the design was prone to overheating and throttling, especially the NVidia equipped versions

> OP pic
> x220 user happy with a fire extinguisher
> isthisme.bmp

I love the thing but hoooly shit how is it possible for that top left corner to get so hot without turning the bezels into lava. Especially when you use the 1st party 'power' program to max everything. I've burned my leg from wearing shorts and playing hearthstone on my lap, I keep a little ceramic coaster with me now to block the harmful exhaust

if lenovo offered a 4:3 thinkpad T series, would you buy it over a 16:9?

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>>62056467
RIP X2xx series tablets. You will be missed

>putting an old-style keyboard on a X230/T430

Why?

>>62056859
Because the old-style keyboards are kino af

>>62056859
because they're better gay head

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So I got a dock when I got my thinkpad but haven't decided what to put in my expansion slot. Right now I have a hard drive caddy but I'm still considering an optical drive. I right now I have a 512 GB SSD and I'm not really lacking for space. However having a 2-4 TB drive would be cool.
I have an x200 tablet btw

>>62056885
Ultrabay is hot-swappable for a reason.

>>62056898
Yeah I might as well get both.

>>62056816
I'd consider it, but I'd rather have a 2560x1600 or a 1920x1200 thinkpad though.

Would a t420 with a 9 cell battery fit on a mini series 3 dock?

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>>62043590

Is this a good deal for $150 USD?

X200
> Core2 Duo @2.53 GHz
> 120 GB SSD
> 6 GB RAM
> 9 Cell battery

>>62057080
I almost got a x200. Opted for the tablet version 'cause I was whatever. With an SSD and the extra ram, sounds pretty good. Is the 9 cell genuine? If so sounds like a good deal. Get a few aftermarket batteries too and you'll be golden

>>62057072
yes

>>62056435
>>62056528
Ok, cool! I'm not finding much for the caddy, all the chinese caddies are for the ultra slim adapter III not the II. Am I retarded?

>>62057148
just punch in " thinkpad t410 ultrabay harddrive caddy" into ebay

>>62057179
Oh, I used the thinkwiki and was using the part #

>>62057123
ty

>>62056296
x200 is it running actual windows 95? or is that win 98?

>>62057315
looks like 98 to me

>>62057340
now that i am looking at it closer. i think its actually linux.

>>62056239
Lemme get one of those i7 4th gen HQ and NVIDIA GTX 860 rigs mayne.

>>62056296
X61 tablet here. Sadly, it's a desktop for now because the battery shit the bed.

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Anyone here have any success with eGPUs? I tried using a 1050 Ti 4Gb in the express card slot which gets detected, but I got error 12.

I tried to remedy this with one of the solutions on that eGPU forum but it BSOD'd me at the Windows logo (I'm using Windows 7). I'm restoring the backup now.

I'd rather not use the 15$ software that forum provides, but I feel like I'm running out of options here.

Thinking about getting an x220 for school work. Should I get i5 or is it worth spending extra for the i7 model

>>62057492
there's almost no difference

>>62057492
the i7's have USB 3.0

>>62056101
>are you the Chilean guy?
No that's me, still without a cute x61 to shitpost and got outbid again because shipping fees, ree.

>>62057425
What drivers are you using? I had that eGPU setup for a while, expect it to be unstable though.

>>62057425
try 375.70

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>>62057592
>>62057602
I've tried 375.70 and 375.63 (I think) and both resulted in error/code 12.

I've set the display to integrated (I've got a W520, which also has discrete and optimus), and on integrated, I've tried disabling the Intel HD display adapter but that didn't work either.

Fucking hell the T60's hard drive cover is a bitch to screw back on.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-T420-Intel-Core-i7-2640M-2-8GHz-4GB-500GB-WINDOWS-7-PRO-/391869174836?hash=item5b3d391434:g:tbgAAOSw4INZmyQh

Does this look like a good deal to everyone? Just thinking that it might be something cool to buy to experiment with linux or something.

welp my dell latitude xt2 shit the bed and now I'm in need of something else to use. I dunno what to look for now because I'm a broke ass high school student. recommendations?

>>62057779
no

>>62057718
I ran my 1050ti with the EXP GDC and nvidia driver 375.63 on W7 if it helps but it was a T420 without the NVS dGPU. Also made it work in an T520 for some time.

>>62057779
It's not terrible but I wouldn't take it.

>>62057779
I don't think so if that's all you want to to do.

>>62057779
I'd rather buy a cheaper t420 with i3 or i5 and later upgrade it to a quad core i7 instead.

Is the regular X220 with a 9 cell battery comparable to a T420? I got memed and bought an X220 tablet, but didn't do my research like a moron and didn't know you couldn't get 9 cells. My T420 lasts 12.5 hours idle, will a normal, non tablet X220 with a 9 cell last a comparable amount of time?

>>62057816
>>62057845
>>62057849
>>62057867
Thanks everyone, I won't buy it then. Just was looking for something cheap to experiment with.

>>62057890
Here, this is a value http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T420-Laptop-i5-2-5GHz-8GB-DDR3-14-NO-OS-/122645676501?hash=item1c8e4081d5:g:S3gAAOSwwxlZjywb
Like >>62057867 pointed out.

>>62056346
Retarded kid I was tutoring broke one of these, so I got it for free (ez fix) :^]

>>62057894
>RAM cover missing

>>62057925
I skimmed it honestly.

>>62057872
yes they are pretty much identical
but you might as well go for an X230 instead

>>62057872
My X230 with a 9-cell often says 20 hours right after I start it up, and that's on Windows.

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>>62057842
I've got an X220, but I wanted to run it on my W520 because it has more processing power. There's another option I might be able to try on the forums but it looks like I'll have to get this software.

Alright, so I have soft 200 dollar budget. What is the best ThinkPad/Business laptop that can buy me?

>>62044559
Is the T520 just an overall better-in-every-form version of the T420, or is there something else to consider?

Like soldered CPU or something?

>>62057425
Are you aon a custom BIOS?

>>62058216
No stock bios.

>>62056296
>>62056405
X201 Tablet has become my favorite computer to use. I'm so glad I bought it. I hope one day I can get a X60 Tablet with an SXGA+ screen, I saw one on eBay a month ago for like $500 though...

>>62043590
I want to creampie my thinkpad, in wich port should i do it?

Is there something like Power Manager on Linux? As in, to reset the battery/check capacity?

>>62058269
Inside the hard drive caddy

>>62058260
I feel you on that. I was looking for an x60 tablet also because of the screen. I eventually opted for the x200 for the simple fact that it could run a 64 bit OS. Since 32 bit is slowly dying, and will in a few years, I wanted my system to last.

Do you use the tablet part a lot? I have had to work a bit to get everything working as I like on Linux but I'm happy after a bit of tinkering.

>>62058177
Aside from the size, everything else is the same or better.

Socketed CPU as well, three drives, same amount of max ram, option to use a 1080p display unlike the T420, etc.

>>62058294
tlp can do that if i remember correctly

>>62058345
Sweet, I can install Gentoo before my new battery arrives. Thanks anon!

>>62058173
see >>62044559, looks like a good start

>>62056725
Anything special I should know about the keyboard swap? Is it as simple as it sounds?

>>62058334
Sound very close to perfection.

Also, does anyone have experience with buying CPU from AliExpress. It's pretty much the only way to buy a ThinkPad CPU were I live.

>>62058260
I literally just received my first Thinkpad in the mail today, an X201 Tablet. I have the extended battery, and was wondering what size laptop sleeve I should buy to keep it safe while transporting, because I doubt a standard sleeve for a 21.1 inch laptop will fit it with the extra battery size. Should I go for a 14 inch sleeve and us the extra space to carry the charger?

I just bought a 4gb i5 x250 thinkpad. I'm planning on switching to 16gb of ram and adding a 1 tb HDD. The all-in cost should be around $600. The main reason I went with the x250 over the x230 was appearance and battery life.

Did I do alright?

>>62058402
12.1 inch, I suck cocks

>>62058397
>aliexpress
I buy like everything from there, even thinkpad parts and they just werk but laptop processors usually are way cheaper on eBay.

You can always dispute if it doesn't work anyway.

>>62043671
Fucking intel kikes.

What preventative measures do you lads have in place to prevent your thinkpad from being stolen by tyrone or some white crackhead? What are your plans if it gets stolen?

>>62058505
BIOS supervisor password + full drive encryption, my phone and flash drive are encrypted as well.

I doubt someone would want to steal an old thinkpad though.

>>62058505
Hit him with the ThinkPad, if done right he'll get knocked out or die.

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bought a T420 with the following specs:

i5-2540M(2.6GHz), 4GB RAM, 14in 1600x900 LCD, Intel HD Graphics, CDRW/DVDRW, Intel 802.11agn wireless, WWAN option, Bluetooth, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure Chip, Fingerprint reader, Camera, 9c Li-Ion, Win7 Pro 64. The LCD left hinge is bust, no battery, no hdd and cover. For $36 USD. How i do?

>>62058579
now do this >>62057867 and get a new bezel/hinge

>>62058595

Yeah that's what i plan on doing... and get a cheap battery for like $10

>>62058579
woo doggy, that's a good find! can't even get a raspberry pi for that unless you've got a power source already.

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>>62058310
I doodle in Krita sometimes, but only when I am not at my desk with a better tablet, since it only has 512 levels of pressure and no tilt detection. It is still very useful, but I want more screen real estate which is why I'm hunting for an X60t or X61t. But I flip it over and put it in tablet mode to watch vids and movies and stuff, and I play Heroes of Might and Magic 3 a lot plus and some other games in Wine where the stylus is great to use.

And yeah, I had to work to get things working right. I settled on regular Arch because the drivers just werked. I tried some other distros but for some reason when I installed the wacom input drivers, starting X would just freeze everything.

>>62058402
>>62058416
The tablet with the extended battery IS rather large. I compared it to my T61. It is almost exactly as deep, and almost exactly as thick, and maybe an inch less wide. With the standard battery it is probably an inch less deep. So go for the 14" or 15" sleeve. It feels small, but it's still a 5-pound slab.

>>62058725

Yeah pi's are nice but all the accessories you have to buy can add up to be quite pricey.

>>62056239

yes get it and send it to me for Christmas. TIA.

>>62051311
>>62051329

i bet it's 1366x768

Does everyone think that this t520 is a good deal?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T520-Intel-Core-i7-2620-2-7GHz-8GB-RAM-500GB-15-6-/372040156824?hash=item569f524698:g:lzgAAOSwYaxZi4Xj#shpCntId

I wasn't sure if it is worth it.

Actually just found this one too:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T520-15-6-Laptop-Core-i5-2520M-2-5GHz-8GB-500GB-Windows-7-Pro-/172831006397?hash=item283d87debd:g:nr0AAOSwljZZl1xf

where is the hackintosh guide for the T420? Btw the x220 guide was excellent!

>>62058999
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T520-15-6-Laptop-Core-i5-2520M-2-5GHz-8GB-500GB-Windows-7-Pro-/172831006397?hash=item283d87debd:g:nr0AAOSwljZZl1xf

depends if you want to spend another $20 for an i7

>>62059048
The one with the i5 is actually more expensive, but it also comes with windows 7. I've never used linux before so I'm a bit apprehensive. I was thinking about running debian because I've heard it's supposedly very stable.

>>62058999
pretty standard price for them, the screen resolution is pretty cruddy but manageable, I would personally budget another $50-100 for a better screen or just bump your price point up to $250.

>>62059150
How do you tell the resolutions? It doesn't list it anywhere on the page.

>>62059135

linux is easy to install. Once you get the hang of it... easy to use too.

>>62059225
Okay thanks. I was actually look at these cheap laptops specifically so I could have something to experiment with linux on.

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>>62058814
I don't really draw that much but I do have a dedicated tablet for drawing. The main thing I find it useful for is making markups on PDF's or on pictures. The rotating screen is amazing and I don't think I could do without it now. Have you used Xournal before? I was never much for writing notes on a computer with a stylus but this program is actually making me want to do it.

I used Ubuntu MATE and everything pretty much worked except the automatic screen rotation. Even the button to flip the screen worked but the stylus wouldn't recognize that it had been flipped so the pen would be on the opposite side of the screen. I found a script online and used that. I put a little shortcut button on my taskbar and can flip it even with the screen rotated.

>>62059238
>62058579

yeah i am into cheap thinkpad myself...
> 62058579
that's my post :)

>>62059248

i got a wife :p

>>62058405
>HDD
Don't do that.

>>62059182
looking up the product id/serial number on lenovos website or on one of their product catalog pdf things. http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-o8AAOSwkthZl1xw/s-l1600.jpg
HD 1366x768
HD+ 1600x900
FHD 1920x1080
WQHD 2560x1440

>>62059429
I going with an HDD because I need something I can completely wipe with DBAN at regular intervals. You can never completely wipe an SSD. They have to be destroyed.

>>62059471
t. retard

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>>62046034

>>62059471
I'm*

>>62059471
found the pedo

>>62059631
Woah there buddy, those are serious and unfounded allegations.

>>62059248

what's your tablet version?

>>62059663
why do you say it sarcastically

>>62059471
if you genuinely believe that then you can just use full-disk encryption and then just throw away the key and then format and rewrite it like normal... Even if it's not completely wiped all the data that is leftover is useless.

>>62058260
X200 Tablet with 4GB of RAM and an [email protected] for $180? Keep in mind I live in Europe and shipping is pricy.

>>62060033
I have no idea what you mean sir.
>>62060148
Then I can't reuse the drive for anything else. And I've never had an SSD, so I really don't even know what I'm missing out on.

>>62060219
> X200
X201, my bad.

>>62060224
>Then I can't reuse the drive for anything else.
but you can
>And I've never had an SSD, so I really don't even know what I'm missing out on.
a LOT

My new Tecra z40 arrived in the mail today. It feels very sturdy and looks great. I'm surprised Toshiba laptops don't have a larger fanbase here considering the amount of weaboo faggots.

So, uh, new thread?