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by pianowizard
Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Looks like a ThinkPad but Smaller.
Replies: 7
Views: 4137

Re: Looks like a ThinkPad but Smaller.

They are very cute, but then I start wondering to myself how any work would actually be done on theme. For my tastes (which may differ from others), anything smaller than an X200/220/230 seems to be more niche than useful for production purposes. I had a pocketable Sony P Series and found it useful...
by pianowizard
Fri Oct 28, 2022 1:24 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: I updated my ThinkPad 8 tablet to Tab P11 Plus, what a mistake!
Replies: 7
Views: 3433

Re: I updated my ThinkPad 8 tablet to Tab P11 Plus, what a mistake!

Microsoft has completely removed the tablet mode from Windows 11 Then why not just stick with Win 10? I have tried Win 11 briefly on a minitower and think it's garbage. I intend to keep using Win 10 long after support for it has ended in mid-Oct 2025. Microsoft has the habit of periodically giving ...
by pianowizard
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:45 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Looking for an 7-8" tablet
Replies: 19
Views: 6326

Re: Looking for an 7-8" tablet

That is basically not to be bought here...Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 lite, also with SIM slot and only 3GB of RAM. As the latter has metal sides, metal back and also a smidge bigger screen, I decided to give it a go. With a little bit of patience, you can get virtually anything through eBay or Amazon's ...
by pianowizard
Sat Jul 09, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Looking for an 7-8" tablet
Replies: 19
Views: 6326

Re: Looking for an 7-8" tablet

It appeared that the version I bought was without SIM card slot In the opening post you said you wanted something fairly basic, nothing fancy. I would say that tablets with SIM card are pretty fancy. This requirement dramatically narrows your options. I also disliked the glass on the backside - it ...
by pianowizard
Wed Jun 15, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Looking for an 7-8" tablet
Replies: 19
Views: 6326

Re: Looking for an 7-8" tablet

I am reasonably happy with my Samsung Tab A 8.0 (2019) and recommend you consider it: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a_8_0_&_s_pen_(2019)-9651.php Specifically, I own the SM-P205 version (not officially sold in the US but available in Asia and probably Europe) which doubles as a phone. ...
by pianowizard
Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Looking for an 7-8" tablet
Replies: 19
Views: 6326

Re: Looking for an 7-8" tablet

In general I am a big fan of Samsung's Android tablets, but I have played with the Tab A7 Lite and it has two major flaws: performance feels sluggish, and the screen resolution of 800x1340 is way too low for 8.7" -- the individual pixels are easy to discern. Why don't you use this search engine to l...
by pianowizard
Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:14 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: "In great shape" ad
Replies: 4
Views: 3902

Re: "In great shape" ad

mikemex wrote:
Tue Jun 07, 2022 1:26 am
eBay is not the place it used to be...
In some cases eBay used to be even worse. Take a look at this old thread:

viewtopic.php?t=29886
by pianowizard
Thu Apr 07, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: POLL: What's your favorite resolution for desktop monitors?
Replies: 44
Views: 26214

Re: POLL: What's your favorite resolution for desktop monitors?

^Congrats on the 27" QHD! Also thanks for bumping this thread -- I had forgotten all about it! Since my first post in this thread, I have sold both of my non-touchscreen 27" QHD monitors, a 25" QHD, a 19.5" FHD, and both 30" 2560x1600 monitors. I decided to keep just the five in my signature, and my...
by pianowizard
Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:04 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: External Monitor recognized, but won't display
Replies: 2
Views: 3162

Re: External Monitor recognized, but won't display

If this really is a VGA-output-to-HDMI converter, it should require power since it would need to be *active* as dr-st mentioned, most likely from a micro USB or USB-C port. Here is an example on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/FOINNEX-Converter-Computer-Projector-Portable/dp/B07121Y1Z3/ You can see i...
by pianowizard
Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:54 am
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Why THINKPADS & who's 2nd best ?
Replies: 83
Views: 32149

Re: Why THINKPADS & who's 2nd best ?

Just wondering, how much do you guys get paid by Dell to write positive stuff about them on a Thinkpad forum? Dell "pays" me by making products that I like. And I am writing about Dell on a Thinkpad forum because this thread asks specifically about Thinkpads' competitors. Do you believe that Dell i...
by pianowizard
Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Why THINKPADS & who's 2nd best ?
Replies: 83
Views: 32149

Re: Why THINKPADS & who's 2nd best ?

Thanks for the fun discussion! First I have two updates: I am resurrecting this thread because I have just bought a traditional (i.e. non 2-in-1) laptop for the first time since Dec 2014...The Dell Venue 11 Pro with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD seemed appealing...I stumbled upon the Dell Latitude 7370 with...
by pianowizard
Sat Sep 25, 2021 8:57 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Why THINKPADS & who's 2nd best ?
Replies: 83
Views: 32149

Re: Why THINKPADS & who's 2nd best ?

Even when this thread started in 2010, I already no longer considered Thinkpads the best, as you can see in my posts on page 1. I weaned myself off the trackpoint in the mid-2000s. I can adapt to most keyboards pretty quickly. Serviceability is largely irrelevant to me. Durability does matter to me,...
by pianowizard
Sun May 30, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: LG Gram 17 - 16:10 display
Replies: 22
Views: 24992

Re: LG Gram 17 - 16:10 display

Two new models came out in the past couple months:

LG gram 16 with 16.0" 2560x1600 and weighing 2.62 lb (1.190 g)

LG gram 14 with 14.0" 1920x1200 and weighing 2.2 lb (999g)

More info here: https://www.lg.com/us/laptops
by pianowizard
Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X230-X280 / X390 Series
Topic: Which Cellular service?
Replies: 3
Views: 4013

Re: Which Cellular service?

A year or two ago I tried Mint Mobile for my Microsoft Surface 3 and was happy with it: https://www.mintmobile.com/
by pianowizard
Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
Replies: 602
Views: 127300

Re: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election

gosh, this thread is getting hot under the collar.. so here is a link: https://populist.press/head-of-dominion-security-eric-coomer-showing-how-to-fix-votes-already-cast/ be sure to click the red "click here" link under the video.. ALSO, it was reported, i forget where, PA maybe, there were 1.8 mil...
by pianowizard
Tue Oct 27, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Couldn't go to a better person!
Replies: 198
Views: 49907

Re: Couldn't go to a better person!

Hmmmmmm... I didn't hear loser or sucker in that clip. In that clip, Trump said this about McCain and POWs in general: "And I supported him for president! I raised a million dollars for him. That's a lot of money! I supported him. He lost. He let us down. But he lost. So I never liked him much afte...
by pianowizard
Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Couldn't go to a better person!
Replies: 198
Views: 49907

Re: Couldn't go to a better person!

Another untrue allegation that has already been debunked. Someone's head is in their 4th point of contact. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=541Cg2Jnb8s I also never bothered to vote in any election. I thought it really didn't make any difference. You were sort of correct. Due to the Electoral Colleg...
by pianowizard
Sat Sep 26, 2020 8:23 am
Forum: ThinkPad X1 / X1-Carbon / X1-Extreme and later Series
Topic: x1 with 49 inch wide monitor
Replies: 22
Views: 9862

Re: x1 with 49 inch wide monitor

https://ibb.co/TW5XLNX https://ibb.co/S7yr1rg According to these two photos, the X1 does support 3840x1080 and is sending this resolution to the monitor, but the monitor somehow compresses the image. Try playing with settings on the monitor. Look for the option that says "1:1" under "screen size" o...
by pianowizard
Fri Jul 17, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: 16:10 returns to ThinkPads: The X1 Nano
Replies: 44
Views: 15974

Re: 16:10 returns to ThinkPads: The X1 Nano

A 17 inch 16:10 screen is the same height as a 15 inch 4:3 screen (9 inches). If Lenovo produces a 2kg such laptop, it may finally be time to retire my T601 laptops. Yep, that's why the 1.35 kg (2.98 lb) LG Gram 17 series with 17" 2560x1600 remains the most interesting laptop IMO, especially the ne...
by pianowizard
Tue Jun 09, 2020 1:38 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: What's the lightest laptop that you travel with? [WARNING: 2 tiny pix]
Replies: 60
Views: 37137

Re: What's the lightest laptop that you travel with? [WARNING: 2 tiny pix]

This $600 One Mix 1S+ Windows 10 convertible laptop just came out. It has 7" 1920x1200 touchscreen, Intel Core-m3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1 USB-C, 1 USB 3.0, 1 micro HDMI, 1 microSD reader, WiFi but no WWAN, and weighs 1.1 lb. More info here: https://liliputing.com/2020/06/one-mix-1s-is-a-7-inch-mini-l...
by pianowizard
Sun May 24, 2020 8:45 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: If you've ≥5 computers, do you use them all or feel guilty?
Replies: 306
Views: 201724

Re: If you've ≥5 computers, do you use them all or feel guilty?

Just found a Dell OptiPlex GX280 (mini tower midnight grey) locally in Toronto for just C$20...Due to the uniqueness of the cases used for these midnight grey flavours, even that thing going on eBay for hundreds of bucks these days Darn it, I discarded one in perfect working and cosmetic condition ...
by pianowizard
Thu May 14, 2020 10:29 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: POLL: What's your favorite resolution for desktop monitors?
Replies: 44
Views: 26214

Re: POLL: What's your favorite resolution for desktop monitors?

I have a 32" (31.5" viewable) 3840x2160 monitor at home and I agree that this resolution is much more suitable for the two 40" (39.5" viewable) monitors that I have at work. My first 4K/UHD monitor was 28" and hated it so much I sold it after just a month. The biggest problem was not the high DPI, b...
by pianowizard
Sun Apr 05, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Corona-COVID-19 virus statistics and HOW is it affecting you.. what are you doing..?
Replies: 154
Views: 73162

Re: Corona-COVID-19 virus statistics and HOW is it affecting you.. what are you doing..?

In spite of the statewide lockdown, today I sold my Monoprice 10734 monitor (30" 2560x1600) via Craigslist. I wore gloves, a mask, and even lab safety glasses, and the buyer agreed to do the same. During the entire transaction we maintained a distance of at least 6 feet, and I asked the buyer to put...
by pianowizard
Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:47 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: If you've ≥5 computers, do you use them all or feel guilty?
Replies: 306
Views: 201724

Re: If you've ≥5 computers, do you use them all or feel guilty?

I have just three personal computers left: HP Pavilion x2 12-b096ms (12.0" 1920x1280, Core M3-6Y30, 3.14lb) Microsoft Surface 3 (10.8" 1920x1280, Atom x7-Z8700, 2.00lb) Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF (Core i5-6600) Okay, I cheated a little bit, because I have many additional computers that I inherited from...
by pianowizard
Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:06 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: NEC introduced 4:3 Color Accurate Desktop Monitor
Replies: 3
Views: 7597

Re: NEC introduced 4:3 Color Accurate Desktop Monitor

If you want a tall desktop monitor, why not just rotate a 16:10 or 16:9 monitor into portrait mode? I used to do that to several QHD monitors, making them 1440x2560, e.g. see https://www.thinkpads.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=70175&p=772649#p772649 . At some point I may rotate my 30" Monoprice mon...
by pianowizard
Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:27 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Lenovo has *FINALLY* returned to 16:10
Replies: 39
Views: 20903

Re: Lenovo has *FINALLY* returned to 16:10

The point is that while you are adjusting to an uncomfortably high DPI, your productivity is lower than normal. Actually that wasn't the case at all: I simply sat closer to the screen. My eyes probably got tired faster (though I don't recall), but I always take frequent breaks anyway, so whether my...
by pianowizard
Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Lenovo has *FINALLY* returned to 16:10
Replies: 39
Views: 20903

Re: Lenovo has *FINALLY* returned to 16:10

So the popular opinion is basically 1024x768 is more usable than ANY 16:9, so I am so much more productive on my 12 year old X60 with its GLORIOUS 8) square 8) no bezel 8) 150 nit XGA, and even my 20 year old Hitachi Visiondesk with its GLORIOUS 8) square 8) VGA 800x600 Great post! Yep that's exact...
by pianowizard
Sun Dec 29, 2019 6:31 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Lenovo has *FINALLY* returned to 16:10
Replies: 39
Views: 20903

Re: Lenovo has *FINALLY* returned to 16:10

For people with 20/20 vision, going beyond about 140 dpi with the laptop at normal distance doesn't help. You're thinking of visual acuity, which is the ability to resolve two closely spaced points or to visualize individual pixels; Apple explained this at great length when introducing "Retina" dis...

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