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Other business laptops are also welcome in /tpg/ (e.g. Dell Latitude/Precision, HP EliteBook/ZBook).
New to /tpg/ or looking for purchasing advice? (hint: use the advice request template, it makes life easier)
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If you're looking for purchase advice, READ THE BUYERS GUIDE FIRST. Then post, stating budget and requirements (e.g. size and performance).
Don't buy anything OTHER THAN T, X AND W/P SERIES if you want the Real ThinkPad Experience™
For freefags who don't mind a slower PC and need LibreBoot:
T400 - 14", normal size
X200 - 12.5", ultraportable
For normal users who like the classic keyboard:
T420 - 14", normal size (supports CoreBoot)
X220 - 12.5", ultraportable (supports CoreBoot)
For users who want to hardmod and get objectively better specs (and want to keep the classic keyboard):
T430 - 14", normal size
X230 - 12.5", ultraportable (supports CoreBoot)
For users who want the best specs, like the modern style, and want the best specs:
(The touchpad is replacable on all of these with a hardmod)
T440 - 14", normal size, ULV (worse processor, much better battery life!)
T440p - 14", normal size
X240 - 12.5", ultraportable, ULV (worse processor, much better battery life!)
Used ThinkPad buyers guide:
ktgee.net
xsauc buyers guide:
dankpads.com
EPP discount for new ThinkPads (USA & Canada only, usually 15%+ off):
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Helpful links and resources (Wiki, lookup tools and wallpapers):
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