Previous thread: 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 welcome in /tpg/ (Dell Latitude/Precision, HP EliteBook/ZBook).
Modern models: >X220/X230 - 12", 768p, cheap and light >T420/T430 - 14", 900p, widely available, socketed CPU, both Coreboot-compatible (Ivy Bridge CPU support on T420); Quad Core Compatible, Old keyboard swap on *30 series >T520/530; W520/530 - 15", 1080p, DTR, 32GB RAM on quadcore models, USB 3.0 >T440s - best price/performance ultra portable >T440p/540p; W540/1 - Last Thinkpads with socketed processors, easily replaceable trackpad (W541 doesn't need trackpad replacement)
Why ThinkPad? >Used machines are plentiful and cheap >Excellent keyboards - tactile feel and quiet >Great durability: 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 niggers swiping their fingers all over a touchpad >Excellent GNU/Linux & *BSD support
i just installed an ips panel on my x220 and I think image retention is happening. What do?
Isaac Ward
Opinions on the X1 carbon 3rd or 5th gen? Thinking about getting one used.
I have plenty of good old models like x220, x220t, x201, x201s, x60s, r61i, but the weight, abhorrent battery life, and lack of a webcam make them unweildy for business and frequent travel
Jeremiah Cook
Bought a T430 for 250 €. >8 GB RAM >i7 3520M >NVIDIA NVS 5400M >500 GB HDD >1600x900 display
Did I just get ripped?
>EU prices
Aiden Barnes
what thinkpad laptop has the best keyboard?
Ethan Allen
t440p hands down
>muh classic keyboard
Cooper James
x61
Robert Clark
>X210 - X200/X201, i5 8250u quadcore
HOW? Was that a typo?
Hudson Watson
51nb
Jace Hall
Can I have that wallpaper without the Thinkpad word on it? It's really nice.
I like the one in my T450, it's very tactile and a bit heavier than the one in my X230.
Asher Hall
Is there a 4K thinkpad? the resolution makes it much easier on the eyes dealing with lots of text
Asher Thomas
All 15 inch models post W530.
Jayden Reyes
Lenovo's site giving 502 errors for anyone else? I'm trying to look up some model and serial #s to see if these X230s have IPS screens because the PDFs are useless.
Andrew Rogers
it's documented in the Wikipedia but is it really possible to do w530 swap with a keyboard 7 row
Bentley Taylor
Is libreboot a meme or should I fuck with my thinkpad BIOS
David Smith
Should I order a T480 or wait for a possible refresh? Has anybody heard anything about that?
It's gonna be Whiskey Lake, which doesn't even have an 8650U successor. The T480 can't handle the thermal requirements to maintain its already high 3.9GHz all core boost, and the Whiskey Lake has a 100MHz lower base clock but boosts to 4.6 single core (8650U does 4.2GHz right now).
TL;DR the refresh will give you 400MHz more on single threaded performance and no gains anywhere else because of thermal and TDP limitations. If you want to pay double for that 400MHz only when using single core, get Whiskey Lake.
Otherwise, T480 is a no brainer.
Nolan Murphy
Bluetooth 5.0 is the only meaningful change.
Oliver Williams
>verbose edition >thinkpad >not contemplationslab or reflexionboard laughing with enough force for one's buttocks to separate from the body
Isaiah Bell
is it worth buying a 2015 x1 carbon ? How long will it last ?
Both have ac adapters and I would add an SSD. Which is the better option?
Brayden Davis
I have one and it runs like a charm.
Joshua Baker
Can someone tell me why my Thinkpad T430s has a shitty battery life. I seriously play a visual novel for 20 minutes and it dies immediately it doesn't stay on longer than 30 before battery is at 0%.
>Thinkpad A485 >Ryzen 2500U with 4(8) Cores >Vega 8 >8 GB of RAM >256 GB SSD >14" screen - 1920x1080 >Windows 10 Pro >2021 warranty >"New (other)" from 100% rated eBay seller - no original box, but all the stuff are still wrapped >549.99$ plus tip (previously he sold these at 650$) Should I go for it? Last time I asked some moron here told me you can get it for cheaper at the perks store, so, yeah I can get a free house as well if my dad was Jeff fucking Bezos. Without true stories that you 'totally landed X1 Carbon for 5$', is this A485 a good deal or no?
amerifags always seem to get good deals, why the fuck are there no good deals for britfags
Asher James
Your battery is worn out. Even the $20 or $30 chineesium-special batteries is a pretty good deal.
Isaac Torres
Okay cool. thanks any advice for good sites for parts for think pads.
Luke Foster
I've always just used ebay, but there may be slightly better deals on aliexpress.
Gavin Clark
X200s definitely, better performance, not too small, not too big, libreboot.
Benjamin Robinson
Not sure about new models so can't speak to it, but the classic models have DisplayPort rather than HDMI. It's essentially HDMI with a different shape to avoid licensing fees. You can buy an inexpensive adapter, just check reviews to make sure you get one that also carries sound as the $3 chinese ones are video only.
Henry Smith
Wish I could get it for that price here. The price here is 1100 USD for the base model. Go for it, user, do it for me, instead of me.
Connor Young
And if he fucks you over, fuck him over.
Brody Peterson
He has pretty good feedback, I'd go for it, user. Unless I go for it before you.
Jace Anderson
what do you mean, i'm from central europe and got 2 thinkpads off of UK with minimal shipping fee cuz you bastards still didn't leave teh EU.
Ayden Morris
Is stuff on eBay subject to VAT? In Canada we have a similar problem, but it is because of shipping costs.
Thomas Turner
Dunno why but you sound so polite.
Lucas Sanders
I have to choose between a 2015 x1c with an i5 and wqhd display OR a t470 with a i7 6600u inside. Which one is the best/can last longer ?
Get the i7 T470. Better CPU and Thunderbolt is going to be huge for future-proofing. If you're not satisfied with the FHD panel it can always be swapped latter.
Matthew Cooper
what did you get? atm ebay doesn't have much, I'm looking for a x200 and there's nothing good
Hudson Hill
Thanks ! This model is 200$ more expensive though, is it still worth puting more money into it ?
Bentley Howard
The web site, got it
Adam Perez
(also the t470 has 16gb of ram btw vs 8gb for x1c)
Nicholas Price
IBM should make a ThinkPad with a POWER CPU.
Brandon Brown
When will thinkpads stop becoming more and more like basedbooks?
Evan Allen
It's a meh price. But if it works, is in good condition and you're happy with it, it's not bad.
>>EU prices I've bought better for cheaper in EU...
Brandon White
Previous thread is wrong. Learn to OP.
Justin Richardson
Where do you live?
Cameron Howard
Not inside EU.
Kayden James
i did the x230 keyboard mod with x220 palmrest, but now the clickpad "click" is really stiff, janky and loud (after i insert it into the x230).
any idea how to fix this? the clickpad seems to work okay, if i take it out of the laptop or use it with the x230 palmrest
Evan Rodriguez
Can someone pls post a picture of a ThinkPad in panties?
T440 or t520 if i want to install loonix mint. Thanks. Also can i trust ebay on theae matters?
Camden Allen
Which current gen Thinkpads have battery upgrades available?
Jaxon Ross
A used 2700U for that price would be, otherwise you *can* actually get a brand new one for 600, 2500U that is. Instead of spending months finding some ebin deals, just get something that works for you and is currently available for cheaper than the rest.
Adrian Johnson
Shoudn't all? They are just internal, but user serviceable. If you need extra juice on the go, USB-C powerbank.
Brody Barnes
my t430 is turning off when I plug the power cable in. Then resets the time. What the fuck is happening?
Luis Harris
I'm talking about the ability to add a bigger battery, without having to carry a power bank everywhere.
Alexander Cooper
My T480s arrived yesterday. When can I expect my membership card?
I bought an ex-corporate T450s for £200 the other day. It's cool and is in pretty good condition but it has a shitty TN 1600x900 panel so I want to look into upgrading it. I've heard there's problems with brightness in windblows and some sort of BIOS whitelist so you have to get the right part number or it won't work.
What is the best way to get a decent 1080x1920 IPS panel that will work with brightness settings. I searched around a bit and I looked at a list of compatible parts and I found this eBay listing for what looks like the right part. Is it legit and can I just swap out my panel for this one?
I messaged the seller and he said that he can't guarantee that it will work due to different models and such and he said that they ship "AU Optronics part B140HAN01.3" and "Lenovo FRU 04X5255" panels. I know that the 04X5255 panel is on the whitelist but I didn't see the AU Optronics part on the list so will that work as well?
Asher Miller
>B140HAN01.3 That's a good screen. My T440p has one. Also Lenovo FRU, so you won't have issues with brightness control. No idea about T450s though, if people say it fits, it fits. I don't know though.
Austin Lee
Is there more to lincuck laptop power saving than just runnning tlp and powertop?
Nolan Nguyen
1.3 is glossy though. Find a 1.2. Just make sure it's a AUO panel with a Lenovo FRU part number to avoid fuckery.
Austin Davis
>Finish: Matte Anti-Glare Interesting, considering Lenovo itself lists 04X5255 as B140HAN01.3. Picture is from Lenovo parts lookup. If you're okay with non-matte screens, I guess go for it. Seems a reasonable seller and the numbers check out.
What do you guys think about the Thinkpad L380? One of the newer ones. I'd run Debian on it. Worse or better than old Thinkpads?
David Kelly
Do any of you browse kijiji? Have a thonker to trade but don’t know if it’s worth bothering to post. On a side note, someone thinks 175CAD for a t60 is a fair selling price.
Jack Smith
Alright. I'm pulling the trigger and getting the base configuration with the external 72 Whr battery. I'm going to get the upgraded Nvidia graphics and display (non touch). I plan on upgrading the RAM myself to 16 GB, and putting in a 1 TB SSD later on. What go you think? Thanks, Anons!
From someone in the same boat but with less models. Would it be stupid to sell the thinkpads and buy something new with a good monitor but not great processor laptop sub $400?
I was thinking about buying a ThinkPad just to connect to my home pc through TeamViewer Is it a good idea?
Josiah Jones
yes
Noah Sanchez
no
Daniel Barnes
How noticeable is the difference between the CPUs of an X230? I wouldn't be doing any real heavy lifting with it; anyone have one with the i5-3320 bottom-end processor?
Hunter Perez
I ended up getting a t450 with the backlit keyboard and 8gb of ram for £170, slapped a 500gb SSD in for £60 and added 4gb of spare ram so it's pretty good now, so it depends on what you're using it for and what your budget is?
John Richardson
Also, my current machine has a Turion II dual-core so even the lowest i5 will be an improvement over that. Just interested in comparisons between the Intels themselves.