/tpg/ ThinkPad General

finally the old general again, not that other bullshit with thoughbooks and sheit

Someone come to my house and do the x230 1080p mod for me.

>>62264530
yea no problem, soldering really isn't that hard
just a little bit of experience and that's it

>(will support Libreboot by 2018)
on what basis does the pastebin claim this?

>>62264591
Not him
Newfag to electronics modding/repairing
How do I solder?

>>62265117
lol watch this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLfXXRfRIzY

>>62264488
>purposeful splitting the threads
Kill yourself faggot

File: 125465467756.jpg (17KB, 480x360px) Image search: [Google]

17KB, 480x360px

>tfw you run your finger around the soft rim trackpoint

I want to get a t420. How's the i7 with Nvidia compared to i5? I want to do some light gaming on it, emulating some ps2 games if possible so I'm thinking i7 with Nvidia. Also that one is the only I can find with 1600x900 screen out of the box.

>>62266463
Will do you good. Just reapply a good thermal paste.

What is better between x201 and x220 ?

>>62266938
X220

Experiences with the X1 Carbon 5th gen?

>>62266976
This. Get the X220t if it's not too much more.

In either case, if you're buying used, try and find an unopened new keyboard, it's a piece of piss to change and really makes typing a joy if there's any sign of wear on the existing one.

Anyone here with Chink batteries? How much do you think I could expect to get out of a Chink 9-cell, e.g. this:
>https://www.aliexpress.com/item/t420/32292551810.html
I have a T420 and thinking to use it for coding(in vim probably) and browsing. So how long do you think I could expect with that usage?

>>62264488
what's a good screen size?

>>62264488
how do I plug this trash into my tv for movies?

I need a ThinkPad for computer science college which is starting soon and I've been looking around like a mad man.

At first I saw this Yoga S1 with an i7 4500U and thought it looked like a good deal, about $650 (swiss francs tho, so it's more expensive) which used to be a showcasing model, so it shouldn't be used much, but it has a 1080p IPS display which is important to me.

Then I looked at more products and narrowed it down to x230-x240 and t430-t440, however none of these come with an IPS and I've read the xx30 has shit displays, while xx40 has shit clickpads.

The Yoga is generally not in the guide in the OP so I'm assuming there's something bad about it, can anyone give me their opinion here?

are refurbished tp's clean?

>>62267538
Displayport to HDMI.

>>62267577
Depends on the refurbisher.

>>62267576
Why do you need a 1080p IPS for CS?

>>62267604
>Displayport to HDMI.
audio works?

hi, im going to put a new mSSD on my T420 running linux.
Any advices ?
what do you think about Samsung mSSD 850 EVO ?

File: IC.jpg (29KB, 455x427px) Image search: [Google]

29KB, 455x427px

>>62267630
It does on my T420.

>TFW pulling it out of the cupboard after 4 years of not using it
>TFW years of using a work provided Surface Pro made you forget how beautiful a proper laptop keyboard is

>>62267667
It's limited to SATAII speed so there's no need to break the bank.

>>62267628
The thing is, a t440/x440 is around $550-$600 with 250gb SSD / 8GB RAM with shittier screens.

The S1 Yoga is just a little more expensive but offers better specs, however I don't know anything about its keyboard or other issues it could have.

>>62267695
yeah i just saw it, thank you anon

>>62267734
I don't have personal experience but I believe the Yoga is a fair bit tougher to service than the standard Thinkpads. I am however, utterly convinced that anything past the change to chiclet keyboards is trash.

>>62267481
What are you gonna use it for?

>>62267695
That's a non-issue though, you won't even notice the difference in daily usage.

>>62267459
Same as the originals, it just degrades faster over time.

>>62265093
Literally nothing to back that claim, it's just hoping and praying someone outside of the current libreboot team comes up with a hardware modification to make it possible.

And then enjoy paying hundreds for someone to hard-mod your motherboard.

Is it worth it to buy a t440 over a t420?

>>62267859
videos

>>62268022
I upgraded from my T420 to a T440p only because of the FHD IPS possibility, performance in daily usage is similar.

Libreboot x220 when

>>62264488

I just got a new alienware screen for my t430, but I have the wrong LVDS cable. However I have an old dell inspiron that has a lvds cable that is the right length. I know that the pinout for lvds varies by laptop/manufacturer. Is there any site that shows the pinouts for different makes of lvds cables, or is this a non-issue because there is no crossover?

>>62268054
Then you have to judge for yourself how big screen you need. Otherwise if you are gonna carry it around much I would probably recommend something X220 sized, as I feel my T420 is a bit big(or maybe I'm just weak). For home use a T420 might be better since you get a bigger screen.

>>62264488
retard here, what's the noticeable difference among intel generations?

>>62268296
Level of backdoor and powerdraw.

is it worth buying a 440 and swapping the keyboard, or should i go for the 420?

>>62268405
>440
>swapping keyboard
wot

also 440 is crap soldered ULV shit, go for the 420

>>62268432
Does the same go for the 220 and 240?

>>62267967
Okay thanks. So I should be able to expect a few hours maybe?

Thursday X61t. So excited.

>>62268532
X240 is by far the worst modern one, just one RAMslot limits iGPU to death

>>62264488
Can this card be used with the X220?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282555377410?ul_noapp=true

Please, help. The chip is the F5521GW ericsson, supposedly supported by the X220, but I'm not sure. It was taken out of a dell laptop. Is it okay to use?

any recommended thinkpads out there that can compete with a SP4?

>>62268707
Any, from what I've read.

Anyway, my X220 runs great. Refurb'd, 240$ (ish, it was 6500CZK)

>>62268532
no, both of those use the same processors however the X's one is soldered while the T's is not

>>62268432
oh you can only swap 430?

>>62268707
AND as a P.S.: from what I've seen, the SP4 is not really that modular. If shit breaks, you can't replace it easily. I bought the X220 because spare parts are plentiful and I can replace every single individual thing.

>>62264488
do refurbishers use good HDDs btw?
all they say is the storage space.
wondering if I should buy the cheapest and swap it out.

>>62266463
I recommend a T430, T530, or W530 with the nbidya graphics. **20 has had it's day.

t. owner of a T520 and X220

i7 t420
or
i5 t430

>>62268740
Not him, but I'm about to pull the trigger on a refurb X220 for $220 with i5 2.5 ghz and 320 gb hdd and 4 gb ram.

Or, there's a X230 for $280 with 8 i5 2.6 ghz 320 gb hdd and 8 gb of ram.

I'm mainly just looking for something to learn Mint on, write papers for school, research/browse the internet, and haul around with me. Are either of these a good purchase?

>>62266463
can you really emulate PS2 on this?

>>62268865
They only replace broken parts. If the HDD in the laptop they buy is not broken, they don't replace it. If it's broken, it depends if the refurbisher is a cheap kike.
My trusted seller uses Toshiba but I've never used an HDD for long. SSD is life.

>>62268895
cheapest 420/430 you can find + aftermarket quad core i7 upgrade

>>62268908
LOL, same workflow here. I translate and write papers for school on the X220. 4GB of RAM is enough IMO, but I've got 8 in it.

I have actually persuaded my boss to buy a refurb'd X230 and he liked it the day he bought it. Personally, I like the X220, but it's mostly bias.

Also, 60$ for 4GB ram difference is a lot.

>>62268932
I'd say you can't. This is from experience with my desktop (i5 4690k, Radeon 6870)

I know the GPU is old but compared to the dGPU in the T420 it's a beast. My PC can't emulate PS2 though. It's pretty demanding.

>>62268740
>>62268857
alright.
I like to use my device in bed though..(hence me using the fanless M3)
Im afraid of it dieing from dust and heat, this way.
Or should I just open it and clean it up regularly?
A modular SP would be nice..

Is it possible to remove the cd drive from T400 and T500 and replace it with some sort of placeholder?
The purpose is to reduce its weight since I will most likely never use the cd dirve.

>>62268957
>Is that really the only difference between the two is the ram and the keyboard? Because that doesn't seem worth it because I can always put 4 more gb of ram in the 220. I'm just trying to understand the difference on both before ordering.

>>62268957
>>62269006
didn't mean to greentext that

>>62268984
Well, I use my X220 in bed, but I put it on my legs, usually, with the side fan slots resting a little away. It is, however, built so that it goes

>in through the back
>in through the bottom
>out through the left

This way, you can put it in your lap and still have a little space for venting.

>>62269018
>Don't worry about greentexting stuff that's not supposed to be green, doesn't matter, buddeh :^)

>>62268908
Though I think the extra RAM might be worth it, I'd say the x220 would be the better buy. I'm biased towards the older keyboard though. It has a dedicated volume buttons, large ESC and DEL keys, you can use the function key to control audio(play/pause/stop etc.). Honestly for that, even if the typing experience MIGHT be better on the newer keyboard, the x220 wins out. Of course you can swap out the x230 keyboard for the older one but that's just extra money to do that on top of paying for the extra RAM. Then again, if money isn't that much of a concern, getting the extra RAM is worth it. Older RAM isn't really depreciating in value like hard drives are. A new keyboard isn't really all that expensive. It just depends on how much you want to spend.

>>62269006
Also, I've spent a few MINUTES with the keyboard, but it seemed almost as good.

As >>62269050 said: the X220 keyboard is better just because.

is the x201 an ok thinkpad?

>>62269050
>>62269057
Thanks, I'm not a huge fan of the chiclet keys, but I suspect they'll be quieter when taking notes in class. So I suppose I'll mull that over. The 220 and upgrading ram doesn't sound like a bad option for the time being though.

>>62269036
excellent!
Thanks for informing me, anon!

>>62268158

HALP

Will any 40 pin lvds work or is there a risk of shorting something if I try?

>>62269115
>caring about key loudness in class
It depends on your writing style. I hear myself now a little on my regular keys, but it's really minor. If you hammer away, it will still be quite comfy to listen to. I wouldn't worry about it, Anon.

>>62269136
Glad to help!

>>62268984
>(hence me using the fanless M3)
throttle the processor and turn off the fan, boom m3 performance and noise

>>62268985
An empty HDD caddy could work. You can also use it as a drawer to store weed because of the easily removable ultrabay.

>>62268985
>Placeholder

Why? Just remove it. My buddy removed his and got through university without a placeholder.

>>62269239
what about the performance on these old (throttled) processors compared to the M3?
Is it really comparable?

>>62268969
if you can't emulate PS2 with an i5 of that gen you are doing something wrong

>>62269346
no idea but i doubt the difference would be worth spending an extra grand

about to bite the bullet lads.
which seller looks better?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-T420-Windows-10-Laptop-i5-2520M-2-50GHz-4GB-Ram-250GB-Warranty/232194704148?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=531406136608&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649#viTabs_0
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T420-Windows-7-Laptop-i5-2520M-2-5Ghz-Wireless-One-Year-Warranty-/302327537047?var=&hash=item4664201d97:m:m78ri4TkpIPor6MLjoKIyTg

>>62269348
It largely depends on the game. I emulated Melty Blood Actress Again on dual core 2GHz with integrated graphics without any stutters. That said, I was hoping to emulate Ace Combat on t420 with nbidia.

>>62264488
Where is the patch bro? I bought a couple of patches.

i just started at a company and they gave me a E130 connected to a bigass monitor as my workspace, is this normal?

File: Mustard race.jpg (786KB, 2656x1494px) Image search: [Google]

786KB, 2656x1494px

>>62269094
Standard or tablet? I've had an X201t and an X220t and definitely preferred the latter. My father, on the other hand, is convinced that I've ripped myself off by giving him the X201t as a gift and would never swap it for my X220t.

>>62269418
fair enough

>>62269592
sorry, I meant the standard
i didn't even consider the tablet versions yet, so i'm glad to hear your insights on them

buying a refurbished tp for the first time. How do I know if the battery is good? Should I buy it swapped out?

>>62269642
To be perfectly honest, the only reason I went for the tablet over the regular is to play OSU!.

>>62269656
>How do I know if the battery is good?
Just assume all batteries are going to be used and shitty, if you happen to receive a good battery consider it as a bonus.

>>62269656
Almost no way of knowing when buying, you can check the age of the battery with the power utility, I've gotten lucky with mine but I have friends who've bought from the exact same supplier and gotten trash.

>>62268596
It's a good computer. The X6 series is all god-tier laptops.

A275/A475 when?

>>62269738
So I've heard. Next on my list is an X40 or X41 (regular, not tablet). The 4x series attracts me like no other generation. The T41 is fucking amazing.

>>62269688
>you can check the age of the battery with the power utility
ah great

>>62269424
bumping this
help

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-T420-Windows-10-Laptop-i5-2520M-2-50GHz-4GB-Ram-250GB-Warranty/232194704148?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=531406136608&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649#viTabs_0
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T420-Windows-7-Laptop-i5-2520M-2-5Ghz-Wireless-One-Year-Warranty-/302327537047?var=&hash=item4664201d97:m:m78ri4TkpIPor6MLjoKIyTg

>>62269798
I don't know much about X4's
Other than the anon above witb his spam
How good are they?

>>62269821
I don't like the shininess of the front left corner of the second one. It looks like it's been jostled in a bag a lot. The first one is somewhat suspicious because it's 'grade 2' but looks a lot cleaner in the pictures.

>>62269882
I haven't owned one but I've used a friend's X40 occasionally and I can tell you, they're among the best. They're Pentium CPUs with up to 1.6GHz an RAM is limited to 2GB so you're gonna have to make sure to use Windows 2000 (XP doesn't feel great on them) or a lightweight Linux Distro.
Aside from performance, if I ever had to kill someone I'd probably beat them to death with an X40/X41. That's how solid they are. I could just hit them on the head a few times, then sit on their corpse and post OC on /b/.

>>62264488
I own a T420, and I've had it for a couple years now, but I think I'd like to get another thinkpad with a 4:3 AR now (or any other "boxy" AR, I'm not sure what options they offered throughout).

What would be a good choice for similar specs to the T420 but with a 4:3 screen? The X220?

Convince me not to get an elitebook over a thinkpad

>>62269990
>>62269882
Forgot to mention:

The X4x models use a 1.8" IDE hard drive. These things are a bit hard to find and not exactly reliable. There's an SSD adapter and I think a CompactFlash Card can also be used in place of the HDD. Both options require a modified BIOS though.
Just in case you ever consider buying one.

>>62270003
X220 isn't 4:3

>>62268846
Yes?

>>62270058
Ah, my bad. Is there any particular 4:3 model you would recommend?

>>62268532
>>62268846
You're confused
You swap the touchpad on the xx40 not the keyboard

>>62268865
They're spinners anon.
All spinners are shit

>>62270003
4:3 models are all two digit numbers.
T60, T61, X60, X61
These are the newest 4:3 models. The T60 and T61 are also available with 16:10 screens

>>62270134
Cool, thank you.

>>62270107
I need space tho

My Thinkpad X200 has at least 5x better specs than my GameCube in every conceivable metric. Does that mean I could make a game that's 5x as performant as a GameCube game that will run on my X200?

>>62270259
Only if you can write code that is highly optimised for your computer, which should be easy since you have all the specs already. Console games always ran better than PC games(up to a point) because they could optimise their code for very specific hardware.

I want to clean the dust out of my x220 heatsink? Do I really need to open the thing up and take it apart, or can I just blow compressed air through the vents themselves?

>>62270259
If you're really smart and have an inhuman amount of patience and dedication, then yes.

Don't know where else to ask this, anybody know if the acer aspire E 15 series are good laptops? Was thinking of picking one up for programming and school work and maybe some OpenTTD on the side

>>62270414
just open it up, it really isn't that hard
then it'll be a piece of cake to clean ;)
>>62270486
asscer? nah please don't
just get an X230 or X220, dont waste your money

>>62270514
I actually did already to put in an msata SSD and clean the heatsink, but because I'm an idiot I put it back together after only changing the thermal paste and thermal pad, and totally forgot to blow compressed air through it. I don't want to take it apart again because I'm sure I'll break something this time. Its a miracle I got it apart and back together the first time around

>>62270514
Do you trust buying an 220 off of ebay or should I go through newegg/bestbuy refurb?

File: 98b89777c2eeb2134553459d3dd857f56c427cc665bcec7831738f1a9c215256.jpg (30KB, 216x250px) Image search: [Google]

30KB, 216x250px

>>62268596
Tfw the X200t is still not here. FUCK USPS

>>62270514
I would get something like the X220 but I want to stick with 8gb of ram and maybe a bit better of a processor, budget is $500-600

>>62270593
oh shit, really? wasn't it in your city already on saturday???

File: trouble_ahead.jpg (39KB, 640x480px) Image search: [Google]

39KB, 640x480px

>>62264488
Is it possible to buy just any new memory DIMM and slot it in next to the stock memory, or will mixing brands/speeds lead to corruption/crashes/asplosions?

>>62264488
Previous OP > this OP. Previous OP didn't have an actual tranny shilling his own site.

>>62270593
Sorry to hear that. Package delivery works breddy gud in Germany. DHL, Hermes and UPS usually don't take longer than 2 days. If your local delivery driver is a sandnigger you're out of luck though.
The UPS guy once put a package in my trashcan outside and left a note in the mailbox. I was at home at the time, he just didn't bother ringing.

>>62265936
Ass burned tranny xsauc creates threads to shill his links.

The fact that "it" doesn't even link the thinkwiki proves they're monetizing these. I will create another OP with non-tranny links as the time approaches.

1- Best place/website to buy a battery for my t530 in canada?
2- Which docking bay supports the T530
3- What features would coreboot bring to my T530?

>>62270581
well it aint that hard really, I took notebooks apart when I was 13 and repaired them soo, just try it if you want
>>62270588
yes but look around more than just one site, you might just get a nice deal you wouldnt find otherwise, set a budget
>>62270601
CPU isnt upgradeable as it is soldered onto the mainboard but honestly it shouldnt really be a problem, sandy bridge is amazing and it can still handle every of the basic tasks. and you arent even gonna get close to $600, at max maybe $350, no worries

X230 or X1 Carbon? What get /tpg/?

>>62270682
>mixing brands
most likely OK
>mixing speeds
you'd limit the faster one to the lower speed

you can't be sure for any untested combination. trying is the only way to find out if it works

>>62270693
>>62270679
No, but it left a city about 8 hrs away on Saturday morning, so it should be be tonight at the very least I mean ffs usps.

Usually I have great experiences with UPS and FedEx, but USPS is a different matter.

Just bought my first thinkpad, thanks /tpg/.
Now to choose a linux distro.

>>62270824
Model?

>>62270778
>any untested combination
Is there a list of compatible modules, or will one from the same manufacturer Just Work(TIM)?

What's the best laptop to play Civilization V?

>>62270845
Just look at the speed and timings and get a similar stick, brands dont really matter

File: 911554700_488.jpg (107KB, 700x700px) Image search: [Google]

107KB, 700x700px

What are my options for m.2 ssds with an x220 (i5)?

>>62270685
nah the new faggot toughbook/GETAC OP sucked
>>62270732
1. aliexpress for chink, ebay for genuine
2. www.thinkwiki.org might just help ya
3. imo don't, the only ones worth are the X220, X230 and T420 because they're insanely well supported but the T5xx series isn't and it isn't well documented either so I wouldn't coreboot
>>62270769
depends on budget, X230 is ~$250 while carbonide is still really damn expensive and ultrabook bullshit, X230 can hold the classic keyboard and has better build quality, carbonide is light as heck but also weaker (ultralow voltage CPUs), just go X230
>>62270845
nothing can be guaranteed unless you try
and being same brand isn't really an indicator for whether or not it'll work

>>62270916
mSATA, no m.2 baka
>>62270871
X230 is gonna handle it pretty well

>>62268158
Where did you get it?

>>62270918
thanks man

>>62270840
t420

do thinkstation servers have generic PSUs or custom fit ones? like sff builds?

>>62270918
>toughbook/GETAC OP sucked
Ass burned Dell / HP shill detected.

File: Screenshot_2017-05-07_17-30-02.png (1MB, 1600x900px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 1600x900px

>>62270732
1. lenovo.ca for unused new batteries.
2. 4338 and similar docks support it. Basically any from the XX10 to XX30 series that isn't the X220 ultrabase.
3. MAAD boot times and some restrictions go away. You can fix most of a the regular restrictions with a normal modded bios.

Where are you located? I have a spare dock and W520 battery floating around.

>>62268953
Keep in mind the quad core roasts batteries, even with an iGPU and moderate throttling. You pretty much have to get a new 9cell just to deliver the amperage happily. I have one in my old T420 and is can't really take being unplugged. (pic related)

>>62270003
X301's have 16:10 (1440x900) screens and a 1.6 Core2Duo. They're pretty rare, I've only seen one in my province's classifieds and I regret not getting it.
T400/T500s are pretty easy to find and they're a bit faster.

>>62269688
>>62269802
in lunix theres some magic you can check/set in /sys/ for batteries.

File: x200t_n64.jpg (421KB, 1249x950px) Image search: [Google]

421KB, 1249x950px

don't let anyone tell you Core 2 Duo is useless.

File: IBM-5100.jpg (89KB, 500x310px) Image search: [Google]

89KB, 500x310px

>>62271256
Core 2 Duo is useless

>>62271256
c2ds are great. bag one of those little hp laptops with the later gen ones for 50-80 bucks easy

>>62271041
I don't even own any of these
all I own is a few ThinkPads soo yeah, call me a shill again

the OP just sucked because it threw everything the /tpg/ did for such a long time out of the windowns for no real reasons and hijacked the /tpg/ name that was associated with ThinkPads, EliteBooks and Latitudes.

File: uhh think.png (36KB, 723x536px) Image search: [Google]

36KB, 723x536px

Do you think it'll get here by Friday, /tpg/???
God I hope so!

>>62271243
>Keep in mind the quad core roasts batteries, even with an iGPU and moderate throttling. You pretty much have to get a new 9cell just to deliver the amperage happily. I have one in my old T420 and is can't really take being unplugged. (pic related)
Not really, i ran my T420 with a 2720QM for like a year without battery life issues compared to my previous 2520M. The is a battery hit indeed but it only becomes noticeable when the processor runs at high loads and the difference in 35W TDP against the 45W quad core kicks in, for light casual usage both deliver almost the same battery life. I use Win7 instead of Linux though so maybe there's a variable i don't know about.

Do I really have to reapply thermal paste? My laptops CPU normally hovers around 45C but there is some "thermal zone" which is fluctuates around 60C which causes the fan to start and stop, even though both CPU and GPU are under 50. It's really annoying.

should I get a T60 ? heard good things, mostly want it because it's the last IBM-made thinkpad and it's neat.

>>62266463
I can emulate with the same CPU and an r9 290. The emulation was fucking terrible, but it ran fine

>>62271565
No. they had bad GPU's.

>>62270895
Is x220 capped at 8GB of ram, or can you stick 2x8GB in there or a 4GB and 8GB?

would the retro appeal more to you if it was based on the p71?

You fags made me buy a thinkpad, I had plenty of other laptops on my radar for months now.
So I got a thinkpad, partially against my will even.
I have seen the light brethren, this is perfection.

File: avenida_avenida.png (39KB, 313x272px) Image search: [Google]

39KB, 313x272px

>>62271636
Model?

File: 1504418919092.jpg (44KB, 460x445px) Image search: [Google]

44KB, 460x445px

>>62270992
bumping

Is there any reason to buy any ThinkPad but the W series except being a limp-wristed manlet?

File: 1504555438008.png (3MB, 4512x1712px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 4512x1712px

>>62271636
You're finally wearing the Black brother.

>>62271713
T420 with upgraded RAM, refurbished but shit looked pretty much new.

>>62271765
>T420

Mah nigga

>>62271364
>it threw everything the /tpg/ did for such a long time out of the windowns

Threw out a link that the tranny nanny here puts in to shill his blog, threw out a link to an IRC channel which is completely pointless, added links to thinkwiki which the tranny nanny doesn't like because it has more complete and useful information than his little Windows-centric guide.

Don't worry, this OP text is a goner. HP and Dell comptuers aren't real business machines anyway.

File: sleevecas-ballistic-orientations_a6dda4d4-82bd-495c-a7dc-290b99a0b2dc_1024x1024.jpg (112KB, 1024x682px) Image search: [Google]

112KB, 1024x682px

This should be in the OP:
https://www.sfbags.com/products/lenovo-laptop-sleevecase

The only ThinkPad sleeves worth getting. Tailor-made with custom sizes available (like 14" + extra battery)

I imported one to Germany. 100% satisfied

File: Sleevecase-canvas-detail1_fa88cfdd-b169-408e-8830-221f3bcb1886_1024x1024.jpg (98KB, 1024x682px) Image search: [Google]

98KB, 1024x682px

The neoprene padding is quite thick

>>62271743
oF COURSE IT ISN'T ``BREATHING'', ``IT'' IS FLOATING IN AMNIOTIC FLUID AND ATTACHED TO ``ITS'' MOTHER'S LUNGS VIA THE UMBILICAL CORD.

>>62271817
Looks nice, I might get one eventually

File: Screenshot_2017-09-05_16-46-08.png (211KB, 1600x900px) Image search: [Google]

211KB, 1600x900px

>>62271416
More than likely my battery is just totally shot then.

>>62271565
>>62271601
So get one with no GPU.

>>62271618
Yes, I think lenovo should invest in the Panther platform.

I'm looking at buying a W500 with a Swedish keyboard. Would it be easy enough to replace this with a UK keyboard?

File: 1504551413756.png (1MB, 1024x768px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 1024x768px

>tfw want an x230
>already own a x60t and t420 so I can't justify it
ree

>>62271790
Ayyyy
It doesnt feel old but it doesnt feel new either.
Its perfect and has the good keyboard.
I just wished it had a somewhat decent GPU so I could do the bit of vidya that I do on the go.

>>62271919
I'm unimpressed by your ricing.

>>62271852
I don't regret it
Tried 3 cheap generic sleeves from Amazon
but none fit my T450s with extra battery. Either they were too loose or too tight.
Followed Waterfield's instruction for custom measurement, perfect fit

What ThinkPad has the best built in track pad? No nipple please.

>>62271998
If you want to use the Trackpad you either get a small but good one on older models or a terrible cheap clicking large one on newer models.

>>62271998
the one with the nipple

Why are W500s so hard to come across?

>>62271952
sorry :/

>>62272064
>:/

>>62271256
What is your controller pad ?

>>62271256
How many frames you getting, holmes?

>>62270778
Reinstallation of Windows / Linux is needed ?

>>62268969
>PS2
what is dgpu ?

>>62272341
no

>>62272365
dedicated GPU

I need a replacement battery for my x201 and all batteries I have seen on ebay seem around the same price. Are they all about the same quality wise or is there some manufacturer I should look out for?

Which sticker ? http://imgur.com/a/3ZegK

>>62272376
Like intel in CPU ? Or Nvidia

>>62266976
Why

>>62272511
iGPU (integrated GPU) is the GPU your CPU packs
dGPU is a processor only made for graphics. it's most likely going to be NVIDIA or AMD

Ah so igpu is the graphics cards integrated in the processor, dgpu is a gpu like gtx 780, or another graphic card not in the processor

File: wrastlin.jpg (816KB, 2645x1499px) Image search: [Google]

816KB, 2645x1499px

>>62272230
RetroArch says it's a Joytech Neo-Se Take2. It's a cheap USB Xbox 360 controller. It pretty much worked without any hitches.

>>62272282
Played some WWF No Mercy and I was getting a constant 30 FPS. I'm thinking it could go higher but it never budged. No frame skipping or jittering at al.

>>62272629
Yep. Though you wouldn't find a GTX in a Thinkpad, and when it comes do desktops, dGPU isn't really a widely used term.

>>62272469
They're all equally shit knock-offs.

Here's an OEM one www3.lenovo.com/ca/en/p/43R9254. No idea if the Lenovo ones on amazon are legit.

https://youtu.be/w-d6NqkDUKI

Not a Hater or Mac user here just another lurker..
can you tell me your obsession with thinkpads ?
i know so far that thinkpads live almost forever, my sister used one for her company over 10 years almost
the keyboard is good you guys say...
im curious and what i need most is notebooks to edit photos beside my tower pc.
which ones have good graphic cards + monitors and also important goood batteries ?

>>62272697
>edit photos
You're looking for a workstation.
They used to be called W series but they renamed them to P. 5 is for 15 inch, 7 is for 17 inch.

Examples are W500, W700, W510, W710 etc. When they renamed them to P they switched to two digit naming, so current gen workstations are called P50 and P70.

I'd say you could use a W530. There's a 1920x1080 screen option with 95% Adobe RGB.

The screens of the 15 inch models can also be used on T series models from the same generation, so
a W500 screen can be used on a T500, W530 on T530. With a T series you get less power but more battery life and a thinner and lighter machine.

>>62272790
Not the another anon but another photo fag. "Professional" you could say since it's my bread and butter.

Are there any thinkpads with a MBP "retina" level screen? 1080p doesn't cut it these days. I currently have a 11" macbook air that is great for portability and has an i7 that pretty much demolishes Lightroom.

>>62271998
the nipple one.

>>62272891
Since they renamed the workstation models to P series they introduced 3840x2160 screens on both 15 inch and 17 inch models. These are expensive though and most people in /tpg/ want used, cheap, rock solid laptops.

What's the opinion on Dell Latitude 6510?

>>62272916
True, that's what I find appealing about the line. Upgradeable, durable, cheap, nice nerdy design chops. The value proposition is somewhat lost if I can just spend a couple bucks more and get a Mac.

>>62272916
Also, aren't the Lenovo Thinkpads lacking in the build quality department? As in, a lot more glue, more soldered components, a lot of shit that we criticize Apple for?

>>62272924
People always talk about dell latitude, I'm absolute SICK of hearing about dell latitude. from now on, only post dell longitude.

>>62272916
pretty sure the p71 is still rock solid.

>>62272954
>The value proposition is somewhat lost if I can just spend a couple bucks more and get a Mac.
Not really. A Macbook is no workstation. The P series supports 2 SATA drives and 1 PCIe SSD, up to 64GB RAM in 4 slots and NVIDIA Quadro.

>>62272976
They're still better than most other laptops on the market. Just not as good as they used to be. As for more soldered components, that's true. You can still swap the RAM on almost all models (some have soldered RAM plus one RAM socket) and CPU on higher end models. HDD, Wifi card and PCIe SSD can be swapped on all models.

>>62273017
I might add, the Macbook's color gamut is nowhere near 95% Adobe.

Just put a 2TB SSD and a 5TB HDD in my T500. You jelly, poorfags?

>>62270983
install Qubes OS nigro

>>62273095
what do you need that much storage for?

File: Screenshot_2017-09-05_18-27-58.png (111KB, 1366x768px) Image search: [Google]

111KB, 1366x768px

>>62270983
its compatible

>>62273242
Anime and music. I'm also using a ThinkCentre M91p with 5x 4TB HDDs in RAID 10 as a server to back it up.

I've actually used less than 100GB... I have too much money and no gf to spend it on.

Show me some nice docking setups. I've got a thinkpad and a dock coming in the mail and I need some inspiration.

>>62273302
why not just let it stay on the internet when you don't need it?

>>62273308
I like the ones were all the plugs are filled and the screen shows a cropped hentai picture

>>62270042
Thank anon I'll check them out and ve sure to murder someone with it

File: 1504480025818.jpg (32KB, 470x400px) Image search: [Google]

32KB, 470x400px

>>62264488
>be me
>go into my dorm room
>my girl comes with me
>we talk about stuff, whatever
>she sees my Lenovo ThinkPad T420 on my desk
>"anon your laptop looks different"
>I tell her that I replaced my old 17" acer during the summer
>"anon, it looks pretty"
>I blink
>Did I hear that right?
>I ask if she's serious
>"yeah anon why wouldn't I be?"
>It's just that I had spent a long time on the internet and so many people called thinkpads ugly
>It was the first time that someone had actually complimented it
>I explain that most people think ThinkPads are ugly and that I was surprised
>"It's just a laptop. I don't get why laptops gotta be all rose gold n shit"
>amihigh.wmv
>"i don't get those people who spend like a thousand dollars on like a mac just so they have a pretty computer"
>I feel immense satisfaction
>This female is a keeper
>mfw

>>62273461
Now if only you had a tablet version you should fold the screen up, draw on it and you could have written her a cute note. Then she would have gone crazy.

>>62273461
Did you show her your clit?

>>62273503
WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THIS
NOOOOOOOOO

>>62273503
>>62273537
This is why the X-series tablets cost more.

>>62273461
I never understood this meme. ThinkPad computers look good to me.

>>62273461
>90s yuppie aesthetic but modernized
why would people find it ugly? it's aesthetic and exudes power. it's a laptop disguised as a business briefcase, what's not to love.

File: tablets_rule.jpg (267KB, 1807x1207px) Image search: [Google]

267KB, 1807x1207px

>>62273537
It's okay, now you know.

>>62273731
You need more angular aspects in your drawings, girls like a bit of aggression. this is too soft, it's very beta.

>>62271387
If you're luckier than me
>>62270799
God speed anon

What prices should I expect for an X200? Also does it support 8GB of ram OOB or is there anything special I need to do?

>>62273850
>prices
copypasta
>RAM
8GB is fine without mods but it must be dual rank RAM sticks

>>62273095
(You)

File: BabyRhino_001_LG.jpg (3MB, 3000x2000px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 3000x2000px

Are the buttonless trackpads really that bad or is it just people who are used to the older models with buttons? Looking at the T440s.

>>62274648
Nobody cares about the touchpad itself, it's always been mediocre at best. The problem is that the --40s also have no trackpoint buttons and you have to use the trackpad for that too. It's absolute fucking cancer and there's a good reason they immediately reverted it the next generation.

File: sarah connor.jpg (24KB, 661x443px) Image search: [Google]

24KB, 661x443px

>>62274677
I see. I like the slimmer models.The T440s has some great battery life too. Oh well, thanks.

why isn't the X61 librebootable?

Would Manjaro + KDE be a good choice for a T500 (8GB RAM)? See a lot of love for Arch on this board but I'm wanting something that's also more retard-friendly and looks nice.

>>62274794
>Manjaro
yes
>KDE
no. KDE isn't a good choice for any computer. It's a bug ridden sluggish mess. XFCE is the way to go.

File: MacBook.jpg (1MB, 2036x1984px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 2036x1984px

I am having a hell of a time finding a good ssh laptop for cheap. My dream laptop would be something that is 1080p, has the chiclet keyboard, TrackPoint (bonus points if it doesn't even have a touch pad.), and about the size of a 2006 Macbook (see pic).

So far the x200/x220 seem okay but they don't have a 1080 screen. I am even thinking about a X131e but again not 1080p and comes with other issues.

Budget: At the end of the day I'd probably spend any amount of money for something that comfy but ideally less than $300 and the cheaper the better.

Location: Burgerland

Size: Something portable that I likened to an old Macbook before they did that whole "you can fit in an a envelope nonsense".

Performance: Enough to run my sick debian/arch i3 rice, program in Vim, and ssh into stuff.

Other requirements: A good battery life would be nice.

File: IMG_0091.jpg (125KB, 750x1188px) Image search: [Google]

125KB, 750x1188px

r8 my purchase
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T420s-14-Intel-Core-i5-2540M-2-6GHz-8GB-160GB-SSD-Win-10-Pro-/192275469413?hash=item2cc482d465%3Ag%3AMjsAAOSwdB9Zj2EZ&_trkparms=pageci%253A3870a6e7-925d-11e7-a63f-74dbd180b82d%257Cparentrq%253A5306451015e0aa132be22955fff1271b%257Ciid%253A1

>>62274858
X200s has a 1440x900 screen. X201s is preferable if you can find one, as it both performs better and is guaranteed to have the higher-resolution screen while the X200s has 1280x800 configurations, but it's one of the rarer Thinkpads and even if you do find one it may not be for any reasonable price.

Hello, I've been thinking about getting a ThinkPad (or another used business-class machine) for a while, but I'm not from the USA and don't have much choice unless I import something and get fucked by the taxes.

I've found a used PC retailer near me and they're selling a ThinkPad T510 (i5-520M version) for 230 USD with a 12 month warranty. Is that a good deal?

Also, other than a locked BIOS, missing power adapter, etc, are there any specific things to look out for when buying this model used?

I'm buying a x220, what's the difference in performance between i5 and i7 like? Is it worth the extra money? I'm not planning on doing much gaming but being able to emulate up to PS1 without performance issues would be nice.

>>62275108
i7 models have USB 3.0, if that's important to you. Otherwise it's probably not worth it.

>>62274752
Change it then, a T450 touchpad is like 12 bucks.

>>62275027
Where do you live?

>>62270992
bump again

>>62274996
Thanks, I'll look into them. Sucks there is not good options for 1080p. I'd hand solder one in if I could lol

>>62275268
x220/x230 + the fhd pepe mod then

>>62275195
Bosnia and Herzegovina. The choice of electronics here sucks. Most retailers don't even do custom orders.

>>62275311
Oh i'm from a shithole in South America so i share your pain of import fees and taxes as well as having 0% chance of getting genuine batteries.

Anyway i'd say try to find something at least sandy bridge so you get more upgrade options like an msata slot.

File: Stocking Loves this Shit ~ gif.gif (258KB, 400x225px) Image search: [Google]

258KB, 400x225px

>>62275299
Oh shit. Thanks my dude, I didn't think there would be a ThinkPad modding scene (which is dumb thinking back). Looks like it's time for a fun project. You da best!

>>62275459
There are way too many thinkpad mods including the most common ones like alienware screen, *40 touchpad and *30 keyboard swap, and the overhauls like the X62, T70, etc.

>>62275147
I am going to buy a T440s to see how it is. I don't think it is as bad as people think.

>>62275654
I bought a T440p coming from a T420 and yes it is that bad imo, especially if you use only the trackpoint instead of the touchpad.

File: s-l1600.jpg (149KB, 899x1599px) Image search: [Google]

149KB, 899x1599px

>>62264488
I just bought this out of curiosity alone.
It appears to be a T60, but it has a T7300 processor in it. I thought those only came in / are compatible with T61 mobos, due to the socket being different than the T60 C2Ds. Any ideas?

>>62275708
Does it jump around when trying to click things? I had that issue with the X230.

>>62275737
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:T60

>>62275354
Thanks for the advice. I guess that's why T420 is popular around here, since it has both the classic keyboard and a Sandy Bridge CPU.

File: s-l1600_1.jpg (732KB, 2697x2619px) Image search: [Google]

732KB, 2697x2619px

>>62275755
Right. That's why I said it would not only not physically fit, but it would be clocked as a ~1.6 if it did fit.
The 2.0 GHz C2D that was in the T60 was the T7200

>>62275770
T520 is a good choice too if you're fine with 15" laptops, it can use a good FHD display.

>>62274978
Not bad, if not just for the wang10 install, ssd and ram. The s model does have slight heat management issues but nothing a cooling pad wont fix

>>62275737
What in the everloving fuck did you buy, nigger

>Probably just a special-order configuration for whatever goddamn reason

>>62275885
Could be. I'm hoping for some kind of weird T60 / T61 hybrid. Maybe a factory mobo swap.

>>62275748
I don't remember that being an issue, for me it was the horrible palm rejection that barely worked and annoying not so rare misclicks like triggering a middle click when i did a left click since the touchpad is just a giant button.

>>62275804
Looks nice, but this shop doesn't have it. The only ThinkPads with a newer CPU are a T430 and a T530 (and they're pricier as well).

>>62274858
Not gonna lie, 13" laptops in 1080p are rare to find, let alone for cheap. Get yourself a somewhat larger laptop (a W520 will run you around $400 and has a 15" 1080p display)

>>62264488
Hey folks, I'm in a bit of a trouble
My profession centres around image processing and artificial intelligence
And i really want a good thinkpad for the job my old man uses a t60 and it made me want to buy a thinkpad
The thing is , i never used a 14' laptop and i currently thinking of buying a t470p (because of the 4 core cpu)
Any help?

>>62275920
That's what I was thinking, a factory special-order T60 with T61 chips in it.

Remember that especially in the age it was made laptops were usually bought in lots of multiple (20-100) by businesses like fleet vehicles.

>>62275921
Damn it really is bad then. Well I gave thinkpads a try.

>>62276014
Go for a P50 or if you can deal with an older machine, a W520/530. A 15" laptop gives you that little bit of extra real estate and a 14" is a little cramped to me.

>>62276024
Yeah, I'll just wait and see. I'll keep /tpg/ updated in case anybody cares

>>62276026
You could do this mod >>62275147 to eliminate that issue though, i did it and it's all you need to make the *40 series great again.

>>62276014
Why not just an old model with a quad core processor to save some cash?

File: HERO_thinkpad_ad_engineers.jpg (97KB, 800x522px) Image search: [Google]

97KB, 800x522px

>>62273726
It's modeled after a Bentobox

>>62275127
also you can get USB3.0 express cards for most thinkpads from that era.

File: 71a9rysgbFL._SL1500_.jpg (154KB, 1500x1500px) Image search: [Google]

154KB, 1500x1500px

Just bought this off of Ebay.
Gonna use it for programming and work.
Refurbished for 149 CAD.

Am I in for a good ride?

HOLY FUCK THERES A W701DS ON EBAY RIGHT NOW
>And its overpriced
ALL OF MY HATE

>>62276082
Not a great ThinkPad but a decent laptop. A good deal for 150 Canuck Pesos

>>62276082
eh, it has absolutely nothing going for it over the X220. The X220 is about the same weight/dimensions but it has a better screen, processor, gpu, battery, and keyboard.

I think you can core boot them pretty easily for a jaunty little netbook. Not bad for that price.

Lurk kijiji moar tho.

>>62276046
Yeah , I'm using a crappy hp 15' laptop so its fine
What bothers me is the weight and the number pad
I really wise there was a p50 in a 14' form factor
>>62276070
I'm going with the idea of a fresh new pad that will last longer than an oldie (i know it sounds dumb because even a t60 is still serviceable)

>>62276100
Yep
Saw that one too. Shit sucks. It's literally my dream laptop

what is the ideal laptop screen size?

>>62267267
How the fuck do you go about finding a decent replacement keyboard for an xx20? All I can find seem to be chinkshit replacements.

>>62276129
It was mostly the price that sealed the deal, plus how expendable it is.
I wanted to buy an authentic older IBM thinkpad, but didn't want to subject it to constant usage, like I will be with this one.

Primarily bought for sturdy build structure, which will come in handy for carrying around at work.
Already have a powerful desktop, so it wasn't really the specs I was going after, but I'll make sure to take a look at the X220 too.

>>62268707
I literally swapped from a Surface Pro 4 to an i7 T420. Best decision I've ever made.

File: cell.jpg (21KB, 460x345px) Image search: [Google]

21KB, 460x345px

What's the real battery life for a T430 with standard 6 cell battery

Can't seem to find any info and I don't know where to look. I want to mod my x220 to remove the trackpad. Sure I could just disable it but wheres the fun in that. The last model I know that didn't have a trackpad was an x201.
So my question is can I take the MB of a x220 and FHD 1080p mod and stick it in the chassis of an x201 and where should I look to find out more on this?

>>62276156
between 12 and 14 inch imo

>>62276071
USB3.0 express cards suck

>>62276270
What? What does size have to do with it?

File: sdfdsaf.png (6KB, 351x139px) Image search: [Google]

6KB, 351x139px

aaa what is going on, suddenly I noticed my T420 feels really warm and sure enough it's burning up. I hear the fan spinning at a leisurely pace so it hasn't given out, CPU usage isn't unreasonably high either

Best way to clean a Thinkpad? I just got a T420 and it's a little dusty and has fingerprints all over it.

>>62276367
Now it's back to normal after I restarted something, guess it was running something in the background that I didn't realize

>>62276146
Guys?

File: lenoX220T_1.jpg (15KB, 300x300px) Image search: [Google]

15KB, 300x300px

>>62264488
So I just got a X220 Tablet for 150.000CLP (normal price around here is about 300.000CLP) I checked everything and it's working, but I'm still suspicious. What should I check to know it won't blow up on me? (temps are normal).

Also when I close the lid on "normal" mode the peripherals won't turn off and I open the lid to see a lot of unwanted actions took place. Is there a way to disable the keyboard/mouse when closing the lid *without* putting it to sleep?

I threw 16gb of ram into my x220

what can i do with it now

>bought ThinkPad on Saturday
>lazy eBay seller decided to take another day off after the Labor Day weekend

File: mmmm yes.jpg (49KB, 500x500px) Image search: [Google]

49KB, 500x500px

>>62276289
I'm retarded sorry
that was supposed to be for >>62276155

>>62276260
I would've thought the easiest solution would be finding a way to get an X201 palmrest onto the X220 chassis.

>>62276275

housefire cards. Tried like 7 so far and they all get really hot when transferring data. also drain battery quick

In terms of overall footprint, the X1 Carbon isn't that much bigger than the X230 right?

Sick of this fukkn screen resolution.

Advice please for a direction to start looking. My needs are simple. A 15inch or bigger screen, and to watch videos. No gaming, as I'm a boring man. But I will be editing videos on it. I was looking at the t520. Am I at least on the right track or am I way off base?

>>62276428
>normal price around here is about 300.000CLP
Where the hell are you buying from?

Yes, ThinkPads over here are more expensive but not that much. There's even a T430 for 50k right now.

>>62276729
Yeah I would say t510 or t520 is a good match

File: 1488695152794.jpg (161KB, 549x604px) Image search: [Google]

161KB, 549x604px

NEW BREAD!

Now with no trannies or monetization scheme, also with a useful link to the wiki.

>>62276750


>>62276750


>>62276750

File: img-90.png (46KB, 640x480px) Image search: [Google]

46KB, 640x480px

New thread is great, much better than old thread.

Windows normies BTFO, Dell and HP shills BTFO.

>>62276750

>>62276750

>>62276729
W or T5* should suffice.

If T5* make sure it has a quad core processor or buy the processor separately and upgrade it yourself. Same with the 1080p screen.

>>62272039
They're just T500s but with a slightly different GPU. Probably less were in production?

What's the best Tablet Thinkpad to buy? x200T, x201T or x220T? Looking for best battery life
>>62272661
What CPU?

File: 8460p-pi1.jpg (305KB, 1750x1285px) Image search: [Google]

305KB, 1750x1285px

>tfw only have EliteBook 8460p
>tfw no Real Business Experience™

>>62276919
x230t + classic keyboard

>>62276947
I came across that exact model when searching for ThinkPads and it caught my attention.

What exactly is wrong with it?

>>62276796
>Princess Maker

What a fag.

>>62276245
GNU/Linux or Winblows?

>>62276948
My issue with the x230T is that it only accepts 1st party Lenovo batteries correct?

>>62277069
Yeah but that can be solved with some EC flashing on Linux iirc.

>>62277069
if battery life is really your first priority then don't get a tablet

>>62270916
Niggers deserve to die for making almost all the previous generation m2 parts fucking 2242. Similarly the lack of dual 80mm m2 drives keeps me from any new thinkpad. Hoping for a more fleshed out raven-ridge t440p someday, dual 2.5 drives and dual m2

File: hp-elitebook-8460p-genuine-laptop-bottom-case-642749-001-2edfaed7be890e4abb022d3861ff51a8[1].jpg (220KB, 1600x1200px) Image search: [Google]

220KB, 1600x1200px

>>62276947
I have the same laptop, used it for my college days.

Its a pretty solid thing. Kinda THICC as well compared to other business laptops. Also like the fact that its easy to access most of its internal components with its removal bottom by just flicking a switch.

I recently obtained a T420 and its let me down more than the HP laptop.

>>62277855
you can shove an msata ssd into a 440p m2 slot with some whiskey, tape, an adapter and brute force as i did here >>62253773, it werks somehow

it'll get stuck and won't come off ever again though

>>62277019
It's actually a great laptop, if you can get it on the cheap like I did I highly recommend it

Just got a Latitude 6440, and I'm enjoying it quite a bit versus my el-cheapo HP whose hard drive failed a few weeks ago. Still getting used to the different keyboard feel and layout, but it is quite nice.

>>62271603
You must be 18+ to use the this site
Seriously justt Google this shit and look on the think wiki instead and find being spoon fed everything.

>>62271603
16