Old thread: 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 IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad T, X, and W/P Series if you want the Real Business Experience™ >Other business laptops are also welcome in /tpg/ (Dell Latitude/Precision, HP EliteBook/ZBook).
Recommended IBM models: X60, X61, T60, T61, 860, Transnote, PC110
Recommended freedom models: xx00 series, IBM xx0 series Checklibreboot.orgfor details.
Recommended modern models: X220 - 12", 768p, cheap and light T420 - 14", 900p, widely avaiable, socketed CPU, Ivy Bridge installable w/ Coreboot W520 - 15", 1080p, Desktop Replacement, 32GB RAM on quadcore models, USB 3.0 T440p, T540p, W540 - last ThinkPads to have replacable CPUs, IPS displays avaiable, chiclet P-series - reminiscent to old build quality, top-of-the-line specs, better than most current mobile workstations, but very expensive
Why ThinkPad? >Used machines are plentiful and cheap >Excellent keyboards - tactile feel and quiet >Great durability: chassis uses a magnesium rollcage for structural integrity, with high quality plastic body panels >Utilitarian design: e.g. indicator LEDs, 7 row keyboard layout on older models >Docking stations that easily turns your laptop into a desktop >Easy to repair (most models), upgrade & maintain thanks to readily available service manuals for every model, spare parts easy & cheap to obtain >The best TrackPoint, great for those who type a lot or hate swiping their fingers all over a touchpad >Excellent GNU/Linux & *BSD support
>Other business laptops are also welcome in /tpg/ (Dell Latitude/Precision, HP EliteBook/ZBook).
Nope.
Gavin Parker
So I´ve been wanting to get something smaller than my T400 for travelling. I decided on a X220, but I just found that I have a chance to grab an X230 for cheap.
What´s your opinion on the X230 compared to the X220?
Is the keyboard that bad?
Landon Fisher
£90 for x230 tablet, i3 with no hard drive. Worth it?
Owen Ramirez
only the layout is worse in comparison to the classic keyboard, everything else is autism
Carter Thomas
>Is the keyboard that bad? you can swap to the x220 one if you want though. Some anons argue that the chiclet is counterproductive, due to the lack of keys, and doesn't have the tactile feel of the classic one.
Nathan Allen
the battery on my new t430 drains fast. Im assuming its because its an old laptop. Do you always need to buy a new battery for a used thinkpad? I have no problem doing so if it means longer battery life
Jonathan Moore
Why do people meme this laptop so much? Nothing special about it. Its all about the brand and the image, like the Apple laptops.
Where´s the trap? I already have an SSD laying around and I´ll need a new keyboard, but I can´t really see why do these cost half as much as the other X230 models.
Elijah Myers
>buy refurbished thinkpad >no webcam even though it should have Did I luck out? I love it.
Parker Sanders
I dont understand germany, but isnt that open for bidding, so thats not the final price?
If the battery is DEAD new original battery will cost +100 €. Thinkpads will whine with replacement batteries from china, but will work with them.
30 series always has been better try it out for a while if you hate it swap the keyboard
Zachary Foster
have you checked the capacity on your current battery?
Brandon Reed
wasted dubs bait better
Nicholas Ross
if you're okay with i3.
Josiah Myers
it might be the cheapest x220t you may finjd, so yes, go for it.
John Hughes
Reposting from ass end of previous thread:
I saw a Libreboot X200 with 40GB SSD for $250. Fair deal? Would probably use it for casual web browsing and video playback. Might fuck around and write an ASCII game. Thinking of using Void or CloverOS.
Gabriel Davis
No, it's a terrible deal for this laptop. You can get a T430 in good condition for this amount of money.
Brody Nelson
He's paying for the extra of having trannyboot though. It's added value.
I don't give a shit about that freetard crap and also think it's a waste but some people do care about that.
Matthew Flores
Then he should do it himself, paying 150$ extra for few hours of work is too much.
Easton Martin
hell no. Anyway, what's with you reddit-tier brainlets who want pre librebooted hardware. librebooting a laptop is half the fun in the whole process to attain freedom. I seriously don't understand how companies like minifree are able to sell pre librebooted hardware when their customer base consists of hobbyists who would prefer going through the whole process themselves rather than buying pre librebooted hardware.
Camden Green
You would only know that by having gone there yourself beforehand.
Wow great argument fagtron you sure convinced me with those hot opinions.
Xavier Thompson
>no charger >no harddrive >i3 >4gb ram I think the price is justified. Atleast relative to burgerland it is. Also, 100% seller rating and the fact that it is eBay, I don't think there should be any problem
Gabriel Ramirez
I've just seen much worse condition tablets go for a lot more. They're also more difficult to find in the uk.
Benjamin King
Putting a x220 keyboard in a x230 is the way to go. The processor upgrade is worth it.
William Turner
Just got my refurbished T440P, and postan on it. I think I am in love with this laptop. Anyone know where to get a replacement battery tho?
Jaxson Thomas
i got mine from aliexpress
also get an m.2 2248 ssd, 1080p display and quad core processor
Nathan Adams
I'll have to see once I get some money. The SSD will be something to look forward to. Do you have any suggestions on should I get an i7 or an i5?
"i dont like apple" is not an answer to the question "what makes these laptops stand out", you gen2 hipster. you are being exactly a thinkpad macboi right now.
Benjamin Jenkins
dude dont lie to me I know youre here for the yous and I already gave you one
now take this one too and leave
Asher Morales
youre just another macfag who cant read the OP >Why ThinkPad? >Used machines are plentiful and cheap >Excellent keyboards - tactile feel and quiet >Great durability: chassis uses a magnesium rollcage for structural integrity, with high quality plastic body panels >Utilitarian design: e.g. indicator LEDs, 7 row keyboard layout on older models >Docking stations that easily turns your laptop into a desktop >Easy to repair (most models), upgrade & maintain thanks to readily available service manuals for every model, spare parts easy & cheap to obtain >The best TrackPoint, great for those who type a lot or hate swiping their fingers all over a touchpad >Excellent GNU/Linux & *BSD support
why should I even bother?
Hunter Taylor
No, the GPU is soldered to the board.
>$40 Ayy that's cheap, there's a T420 FHD adapter on AliExpress for like $80.
Isaiah Baker
Do you need help friend? I’m trying to understand what’s driving you to such outbursts. Do you need a fidget spinner?
Hudson Cook
>Ayy that's cheap, there's a T420 FHD adapter on AliExpress for like $80. Exactly, but I tried ordering it and the seller is not sure that it is compatible with non-s versions, wtf.
Jayden Price
How well does KDE run on a T420 with 8GB RAM?
Bentley Williams
how one do that?
Josiah Bailey
Managed to get a T530 for 120 britbongs delivered. Feels good man
Jacob Flores
shit bait, bro just go back to Sup Forums
Isaiah Gonzalez
Did you even read the fucking OP? There's a section that says "Why ThinkPad?", retard.
Ethan Garcia
what happened to the buyers guide?
Dylan Long
LMAO. Are you for real?
Jack Lopez
ktgee is dead
Ethan Evans
is there a thinkpad ultrabook with micro sd storage?
Kayden Turner
I think you can use a external GPU if you really need more graphic power.
Ethan Price
first time possting with my t420
Josiah Phillips
The T440p doesn't have an ExpressCard slot and having to open your laptop each time you want to plug and use your GPU becomes annoying after the first time.
Robert Fisher
post more loli feet
Christopher Butler
Download hwmonitor and check battery specs
Chase Cruz
Try the X230 or a similar model. I use a microsd card inside an sd card adaptor as a backup location.
Leo Campbell
Good cheap lappies that weigh less than ~1.3kg and has a good battery?
Charles Phillips
My company said I can take on of the older company laptops before they donate them. I can only have one. I dont want any of the dells but
t420, t430, or t440?
Parker Flores
If you wanna upgrade cpu then T420, if you don't then T440.
Jayden Flores
t440 non-p is an ulv so it's shit, pick the t430
Robert Collins
T430. How's that even a choice?
Bentley Parker
x201s with the 9 cell is 1.6, you'll be fine with that sweetie
Brody Cruz
>tfw my Stepmom got my dad an IdeaPad Jesus Christ, why won't they ask me about this shit? I wanted to get him an x220 or T420. The processor is decent, but the turd has 4gb of (soldered) RAM, and a 1 TB HDD, which would be fine if it had an msata slot, but I believe it doesn't.
[ 9.574847] [drm:intel_set_pch_fifo_underrun_reporting [i915]] *ERROR* uncleared pch fifo underrun on pch transcoder A [ 9.574895] [drm:intel_pch_fifo_underrun_irq_handler [i915]] *ERROR* PCH transcoder A FIFO underrun
this appears in TTY7, I can switch to another TTY and log in, do updates, etc. and I have network
did anyone have this before? seems like a kernel upgrade might do it..
Parker Foster
its a t440p* and the 420 and 430 are s varisnts
Isaiah Diaz
Duh then it's obvious.
Luke Cooper
that's good so GCHQ and the NSA can't watch you rubbing one out.
Cameron Fisher
T440p then of course.
Nathan Richardson
What's the difficulty on switching motherboards on the T440p? Have already at hand a real beat up T440p with a working mobo that has the dGPU and I kinda want to switch that with mine that only has an iGPU. Think it's worth all the hassle?
Grayson Thomas
You have the HMM so it should be easy. The HD4600 is more than enough for me but your mileage may vary.
Camden Thompson
nevermind CentOS doesn't have this problem installing right now
Logan Johnson
I have a T500 with a cheap battery that only lasts for an hour. Is it still possible to get a Lenovo battery for it somewhere? Are there any good aftermarket battery brands?
then put one FRU into Ebay or Amazon and make sure it says "genuine" or some shit like that. Not "fits lenovo", "like fru 1234"... etc. if you want original Lenovo.
You might be lucky with aftermarket batteries. Got one for my x200, although fitment wasn't perfect. But they should last about as long as the originals. Buy from a reputable brand.
Michael Cooper
Are there any thinkpads with classic keyboards and HDMI out?
Brandon Bailey
How much should I pay for a used W520?
Nicholas Clark
I heard x220 will get libreboot support soon. Is that true?
Andrew Perez
i want to buy the most reasonably priced new thinkpad from 2016, or 2015. any suggestions? there are no production date designations provided
Owen Adams
Am I the only one having issues with wifi? In uni library, even though im sitting right next to the router, the laptop just gets weaker signal, and loses it very often. is it my t420's wlan being old?
Austin James
Only speculation. It's very unlikely, so don't count on it being any time soon.
Jackson Evans
Did I do good? >T60 >new IPS 1050p screen >T7200 >3 gigs ram >160 gb hdd >new keyboard >ati x1400 >the only scratches are on the lid got it for 54$
Julian Bailey
Nice
Noah Turner
I got T61, but it's stuck in docking station without key. anyone know how to take it out?
Asher Powell
Why is the buyer's guide dead?
Nolan Hill
My T420 is emitting a high pitched whine and is beeping continuously when plugged into power. It does this even when the machine is off. If I remove the batter and leave it plugged in it no longer exhibits this behavior. It works fine on battery power only.
Both the AC adapter and battery are aftermarket, has anyone run into this before?
Camden Russell
stupid nigger
Ryder Foster
So, librebooting an X200 destroys the ME? first time doing it here.
Ayden Myers
ktee is ded,
Ethan Wood
Dude didn't want to maintain it anymoe
Robert Thomas
X220 was bluescreening on Windows 10 after like a month of use. I installed Win 7 Pro and now it bluescreened twice today after yet another month of use. Any idea what it was?
Eli Turner
congrats, your mum doesn't have autism.
Jaxon Robinson
He was tired of anime posters like yourself.
Aaron Myers
maybe the ram or the hard drive is damaged. try searching the error code
