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- Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:05 am
- Forum: ThinkPad Yoga
- Topic: What about the Thinkpad Yoga S3 14?is it worth?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12417
Re: What about the Thinkpad Yoga S3 14?is it worth?
I have a ThinkPad Yoga 260 (12.5" display), which is a bit newer than the ThinkPad Yoga s3 14. If you intend to use the machine as a laptop, I agree with TPFanatic. The real benefits of the ThinkPad Yoga series involve tablet use. With a stylus, you can fold it over into tablet mode and use it to an...
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:34 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
- Topic: Booting from PCMCIA on a TP 365xd is possible!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2478
Re: Booting from PCMCIA on a TP 365xd is possible!
I can confirm that my 365XD booted from a CF card in a PCMCIA adapter with nothing in the hard drive bay.
- Wed Jun 28, 2023 8:26 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
- Topic: Booting from PCMCIA on a TP 365xd is possible!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2478
Re: Booting from PCMCIA on a TP 365xd is possible!
This model will boot from a CF Card in a PCMCIA adapter too. I couldn't get an IDE to CF adapter to work, so I ran mine for years using this method. I was using Slackware Linux. I can't remember what method I used for setting up the card (See https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?p=683642#p68364...
- Sun Feb 12, 2023 1:25 pm
- Forum: Windows 10/11/etc.
- Topic: Sounds like just what you need: Windows 10 Debloater
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3184
- Sun Dec 04, 2022 9:27 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: Fairphone 4
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6497
Re: Fairphone 4
I agree that CalyxOS is great. I looked at the Fairphone 4, but then came across a pristine used Pixel 5 (also green btw, which I really like!) for a good price, so I bought that instead and loaded CalyxOS on it. Because of the ease of repair, the Fairphone 4 really does look like the closest thing ...
- Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:17 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: MNT Reform Laptop
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5267
Re: MNT Reform Laptop
Interesting contraption! System on chip that slides into SO-DIMM socket :) But I wish it had 8Gb RAM not 4, too little RAM is why I ditched T60. Further what size is this screen? I can't figure out from article or photo.. Keyboard layout might be a bit too avant-garde to my taste I'm not sure what ...
- Tue Sep 14, 2021 8:11 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: MNT Reform Laptop
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5267
MNT Reform Laptop
This is an old-school design. Thick as a brick with sculpted keys and the option of a trackball. It even appears to have user replaceable 18650 batteries.
Here's a link: https://hackaday.com/2021/08/26/hands-o ... he-laptop/
Here's a link: https://hackaday.com/2021/08/26/hands-o ... he-laptop/
- Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:19 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: "Framework" laptops - a possible ersatz for us Thinkpad keyboard lovers ?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14308
Re: "Framework" laptops - a possible ersatz for us Thinkpad keyboard lovers ?
The first reviews are out. This one discusses the keyboard: https://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-reviews/framework-laptop-review/ You can find the others linked on this page: https://frame.work/ca/en/blog/the-framework-laptop-is-now-shipping-and-press-reviews If I needed a new laptop, I'd have a loo...
- Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:16 pm
- Forum: Linux Questions
- Topic: Your favorite Linux distro on a Thinkpad? Why?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 105563
Re: Your favorite Linux distro on a Thinkpad? Why?
Yeah, I've tried this n' that over the years, but I like a good combination of functionality and simplicity. XFCE's the next-best-thing!axur-delmeria wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 2:29 amBeen using XFCE for more than a decade already.
Tried MATE on a backup machine, it was back to XFCE after a few months.
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:40 pm
- Forum: Linux Questions
- Topic: Your favorite Linux distro on a Thinkpad? Why?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 105563
- Sun May 30, 2021 8:04 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: IBM T42p and T43 for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1697
Re: IBM T42p and T43 for sale
It's hard to determine whether you're interested when there are no prices.
- Mon May 24, 2021 9:59 pm
- Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
- Topic: Which model for university studies and daily usage?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11968
Re: Which model for university studies and daily usage?
I'm seeing a lot of positive reports of Unix based OS on the X230, but much less on the T440p, is there any user here which primarily use the T440p with Unix? The T440p will be great with Linux. I have an L440, which is really the low-end equivalent of the T440p (same generation and the CPU, screen...
- Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:17 pm
- Forum: Forum Notices, Questions and Suggestions
- Topic: Expired Web Certificate Warnings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8031
Re: Expired Web Certificate Warnings
I'm getting the warnings. Given that the certificate expired today, I suspect that it's just a renewal issue.
- Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:20 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X1 / X1-Carbon / X1-Extreme and later Series
- Topic: X1 Titanium Yoga in depth review!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6378
Re: X1 Titanium Yoga in depth review!
It's got 13.5" LCD with 3:2 aspect ratio! Thanks for posting the review link :) The screen would be an upgrade on my ThinkPad Yoga 260. It sounds like the real sacrifice involves the keyboard, with its reduced travel and narrowed layout ("the subjective typing experience is noticeably worse compare...
- Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:02 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: TRUE old tech users, using today
- Replies: 85
- Views: 52036
Re: TRUE old tech users, using today
To be honest, I thought Librem was vaporware. I had only heard of PinePhone in passing, so I'll look into it, thanks. I bought a PinePhone from the original batch. I've been running Linux on my ThinkPads for years with no difficulties, but after a year, the PinePhone was nowhere near being reliable...
- Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:14 am
- Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
- Topic: Why THINKPADS & who's 2nd best ?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 32350
Re: Why THINKPADS & who's 2nd best ?
Here's an interesting laptop (admittedly from a startup, so who knows how long they'll be around). The concept is a more modular and repairable laptop, while keeping a modern form factor. Framework startup designed a thin, modular, repairable 13-inch laptop . Whether there's a trend to better repai...
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:08 pm
- Forum: Linux Questions
- Topic: My 6 weeks of trying Linux Distibutions
- Replies: 33
- Views: 27047
Re: My 6 weeks of trying Linux Distibutions
Debian really is easy to recommend. I run it on my ThinkPads and my servers, with either LXDE or no desktop. It's unbelievably stable and fast. Usually, it just works. If it doesn't, there's an unofficial non-free repository, which includes more drivers: https://cdimage.debian.org/images/unofficial/...
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 12:12 am
- Forum: ThinkPad R, A, G and Z Series
- Topic: Thinkpad r40 processor upgrade?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 14063
Re: Thinkpad r40 processor upgrade?
This Hardware Maintenance Manual shows a socketed CPU: http://tim.id.au/laptops/lenovo/thinkpad%20r40.pdf
But there must be someone around here who's actually had one of these and knows.
But there must be someone around here who's actually had one of these and knows.
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:12 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X230-X280 / X390 Series
- Topic: [X230] best way to connect two 3.5" HDD to build a NAS?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 18911
Re: [X230] best way to connect two 3.5" HDD to build a NAS?
gopher / gemini It's only a matter of time until I set up my own Gemini site, I suppose. OT, but I'm visiblink over at gopher://zaibatsu.circumlunar.space and there are links to my own server there. I quite enjoy reading other peoples phlogs and gemlogs. It's a lot like the pre-web2.0 days, when ma...
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 3:40 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X230-X280 / X390 Series
- Topic: [X230] best way to connect two 3.5" HDD to build a NAS?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 18911
Re: [X230] best way to connect two 3.5" HDD to build a NAS?
RPi are one of the most over-rated devices out there. There are a lot of problems with them, but if you try and discuss any of those things on their forums, you will be banned. Agreed. I use a Raspberry Pi Zero W for a gopher / gemini / caldav / cardav server, but you have to have some kind of regu...
- Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:10 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: What music are you listening to right now?
- Replies: 214
- Views: 180330
Re: What music are you listening to right now?
Wanted! The Outlaws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGs1LlmSzCg
Every time I hear this, I'm back in my dad's pickup with the 8-track playing and the windows down.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGs1LlmSzCg
Every time I hear this, I'm back in my dad's pickup with the 8-track playing and the windows down.
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:41 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: Upgrade T9600 CPU for T400
- Replies: 26
- Views: 11514
Re: Upgrade T9600 CPU for T400
It turns out that's what they were: https://laptopparts.ca/products/new-app ... medium=cpc
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:15 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: Upgrade T9600 CPU for T400
- Replies: 26
- Views: 11514
Re: Upgrade T9600 CPU for T400
if the fan is properly cleared out Hiya, what do you guys lubricate the bearings on your fans with? I don't know. I've never had to do it on a ThinkPad. I tried following some instructions to lube the fans on my wife's Macbook Pro a few years ago, but the fix didn't last long and I ended up buying ...
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 12:29 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
- Replies: 602
- Views: 128833
Re: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
Or to pressure people's employers into terminating them, or cast them as villains and pariahs, etc., etc., etc. No account cancellation or censorship is necessarily required. And in other news, Parler is getting kicked offline tomorrow...Amazon owns the server and they are claiming violation of TOS...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:56 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
- Replies: 602
- Views: 128833
Re: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
You can be cancelled via the social power of the outraged masses (whether they are a minority or a majority, who can tell?) or by social media platforms. We're seeing both happen. I think I get you now. What you mean is that the outraged masses now have enough social power to pressure those who act...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:51 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
- Replies: 602
- Views: 128833
Re: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
"If our opponents say: Yes, we have granted you the [...] freedom of opinion before - -, yes, you us, that is no proof that we should do the same to you! [...] That you have given it to us, - that is proof of how stupid you are!" That's a marvelous quote. Shows very well where today's "progressive"...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:43 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
- Replies: 602
- Views: 128833
Re: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
As for free speech, it is something we all need to champion in order to have. Cancel culture is not new. It's just a little more democratic today. The cancelling is no longer the monopoly of the wealthy and powerful This is something I don't see in the same light as you. What are Twitter/Facebook/G...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:31 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: Upgrade T9600 CPU for T400
- Replies: 26
- Views: 11514
Re: Upgrade T9600 CPU for T400
Are there NO heat problems with the T series cpu?. As I understand it, the T series do produce more heat. In my experience (which is with the T9600 only), if the fan is properly cleared out and you do a half-decent job with the CPU paste (and I'm no expert in that respect), any additional heat is d...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:49 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
- Replies: 602
- Views: 128833
Re: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
Interesting discussion regarding corporations and censorship. A lot of people and political leaders want to hold the big social media corporations responsible for what is said on their platforms. Those same corporations will have to apply censorship in order to meet those demands. I think -- though ...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:17 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: Upgrade T9600 CPU for T400
- Replies: 26
- Views: 11514
Re: Upgrade T9600 CPU for T400
Has anyone done CPU upgrading and migrating windows before? Want some opinions and advice before I start it. ThinkPad T400 2765MU3 I upgraded from a P8400 to a T9600 on a ThinkPad R500 (so the same generation as your T400). As kfzhu1229 said, it's a drop in replacement. I didn't notice any increase...