If you buy a new SSD I would still recommend to benchmark it as a reference for later checks and to determine wear levels.

There are testing programs which should pick up problems. I have used https://crystalmark.info/software/CrystalDiskMark/index-e.html before. But it does look like you will be purchasing another SSD. If you go for a secondhand SSD test it immediately when you receive it using the above program. goodl...

Windows 7 has gadgets with CPU and memory gauges to indicate what resources are being used. This may or may not help analyse the problem.

Yes the magical IBM badge coupled with the "Manufactured for IBM" label on the underneath of the Thinkpads. How much this values the machines now and in the future is interesting and up for conjecture.

Lenovo are determined to make Thinkpads look more bland in my eyes. YMMV

They can also save maybe some cents per keyboard doing this.

RIP Richard Sapper

The solution is use the trackpoint for scrolling.

Laptop prices over the years have dropped dramatically across the industry and margins are tight for the remaining producers. Something has to suffer the consequences IMO. The old adage you get what you pay for I believe is true enough here. If you want the fastest and lightest Laptop then you can p...

hellosailor wrote:The odds of Yet Another Fine Microsoft Programming Bug? Well, those are proven to be higher.

No doubts that is where your problem probably resides. This is why I won't entertain Windows 10 as a daily driver yet.

I hoping things get better in a couple of years.

Yes you would be ok because of MalwareBytes regular scans but I have seen Windows 10 Defender paralyzed by a Malware/Virus.

It wouldn't install updates and otherwise the system seemed normal. Get rid of Defender and install Avast if you want serious protection.

Are you sure that you don't have Malware on your Thinkpad?

What virus or malware software do you use?

Careful when connecting to so called Microsoft support. Trust only 1 person with your computer.

Lenovo just keep giving us reasons not to spend money.

Upgradability, Screen ratios, keyboards, build quality ......

Nothing new here though unfortunately.

Your Lisi would be more faithful, cheaper to run but not as dangerous as the on screen model. IMHO

MikalE wrote: For the really bad men that try to hurt Lisl von Schlaf and I.

Lisi is obviously For Your Eyes only and the hardware is for ours. Nice!

Maybe he is expecting a visit from the police. Illinois is not that far from Minneapolis.

The two things on your desk, the mouse and the gun. And I am not sure what should be more redundant.

The mouse, well that that is what some people are happier using.

The gun, which reminds me I am on an American forum. LOL

Nope, I checked there are no updates running, no JRE, windows, flash nothing :( . I have kept all updates to only notify no auto updates Even when you have the Windows Update setting to only notify it can still be running in the background. To make sure it is not Windows Update you have to actually...

Lomax wrote: if I want to fiddle with something "multi-touch" I'd rather go play with my girlfriend

Yes Thinkpad does = Trackpoint especially for the X series


Some people think the X class Thinkpads finished with the 16:10 X201 series

Consider putting Tiny XP on your A31 and I don't think you would be disappointed. I wouldn't connect it to the internet but that's your decision.

Yes it is only for the Atom processor 2 in 1 machines but personally I feel it may not always be a bad thing unless some serious exploits emerge. Windows Updates can be painful and on lower powered machines would grind everything to a halt. As long as you run a decent anitivirus software like Avast ...

Laptops will always be my choice of internet connection as their flexibility makes them superior IMO. in my house there are 2 desktops which never get used lately and I don't seem to need the extra grunt. I am not into laptops with touch screens but this may change somewhere in the future. I have a ...

I have a Chinese INEW L4 android which has a 5000Mah battery. The camera is just OK but in low light conditions the Chinese phone cameras struggle.

Previously I was going to buy a X220 2520 to replace my X201 540M.

I decided to keep my X201 because the 16:10 display was more important than the 13.8% performance upgrade.

Also I didn't need the msata drive option or the display port. YMMV

My T43 is also mostly retired now and I prefer W7 to W10.

The original Edge browser was nice and light when W10 first came out and this was more suited to the T43.

You maybe able to use Microsoft Compatibility Administrator for Windows 10. This has previously been used to install Power Manager successfully.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/window ... rator-tool



Good luck

4G requires newer hardware. The best 4G setup is to install 4G sim into a smart phone and use as a WIFI hotspot.

A cheap chinese phone can be purchased for under $100 USD.

They all use Pata drives even the T43 and from my experience there aren't performance differences. Although if you get a Pata to Sata caddy it will let you install a Sata drive which will be slightly quicker.

It maybe the Memory socket but all you can do is make sure it's clean.

http://fortune.com/2017/06/22/thinkpad- ... on-lenovo/


David Hill linked to this off Twitter so I am assuming it is fairly accurate and I am expecting a 16 x 10.

I would never buy a 16 x 9 Laptop regardless of make or model.

I am expecting something reasonable with the Retro

The T400 is not listed so you can assume it is not affected by the " Remote security exploit ".

Make sure AMT is disabled in your BIOS regardless and any software to AMT is removed.

Yes if the Surface came out with a decent Trackpoint then I would open my wallet.