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Original List Prices of IBM (and some Lenovo) era ThinkPads

Last post by Placeholder « Thu Sep 26, 2024 11:16 pm
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by edik » Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:30 pm
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This has always intrigued me... looking back, tried to build a database from web IBM List prices and old IBM PDF's with list prices.
Also include...
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Thu Sep 26, 2024 11:16 pm
Lenovo Service Training Videos new location

Last post by NIPro « Tue Jun 25, 2024 7:59 am
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by RealBlackStuff » Sat Jun 09, 2018 6:23 am

The Lenovo Service Training Videos have moved to a new location:

If you want to download them, rightclick on your selection, then click on Save...

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Last post by NIPro
Tue Jun 25, 2024 7:59 am
ThinkPad Machine Type - Model lookup table *PIC*

Last post by russur « Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:52 am
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by twistero » Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:49 am

As people have noticed, the new Lenovo support site have very limited support for Machine Type - Models lookups of legacy systems. Right now that...

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Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:52 am
Machines without serial numbers

Last post by Edward Mendelson « Fri Aug 21, 2020 8:26 am
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by Edward Mendelson » Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:37 pm

I hope it's OK to ask a question that's specifically about a ThinkCentre desktop, not a ThinkPad. Recently I bought (and quickly returned) a...

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Last post by Edward Mendelson
Fri Aug 21, 2020 8:26 am
ThinkPad Battery Firmware Update

Last post by Mark@Lenovo « Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:59 pm
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by JaneL » Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:14 pm

This may apply to the following ThinkPad systems running on Microsoft Windows 7, Vista or XP:

* Edge 13, Edge 14, Edge 15
* Edge E30, Edge E40, Edge...

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Last post by Mark@Lenovo
Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:59 pm
Suggestions for a ThinkPad daily driver

Last post by ZaZ « Fri Sep 27, 2024 9:10 pm
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by hellfire103 » Fri Sep 27, 2024 5:13 pm

I've recently broken my ten-year-old MacBook in a mishap involving some ionic cleaning fluids, and I am looking to replace it with a ThinkPad.

I am...

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Last post by ZaZ
Fri Sep 27, 2024 9:10 pm
The T43 keyboard is phenomenal

Last post by Placeholder « Sat Sep 21, 2024 9:29 pm
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by Placeholder » Fri Sep 06, 2024 10:24 pm

Hey champs.

For context, I have a pretty rough case of essential tremors. I have not been able to write on a keyboard for the past few years (Well I...

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Last post by Placeholder
Sat Sep 21, 2024 9:29 pm
T14 Gen 1 - Gen 4

Last post by Jake.Werecat « Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:56 pm
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by Jake.Werecat » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:23 pm

Hi dear fellows. So far I've been living in complet ignorance of what's beyond T490, however today I decided that I might start to prepar myselft for...

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Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:56 pm
Screen Backlight W540

Last post by twentytwenty « Thu Sep 12, 2024 12:27 pm

by twentytwenty » Thu Sep 12, 2024 12:27 pm

OK, So I did the silly thing.

5 months ago I replaced the monitor on my W540 without removing the battery and fried the F11 fuse (Could see a faint...

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Thu Sep 12, 2024 12:27 pm
ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 or X1 Extreme Gen 2?

Last post by Noireo « Tue Sep 10, 2024 4:10 pm
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by Noireo » Tue Sep 10, 2024 11:50 am

Hey everyone,

I’m looking at two second-hand ThinkPads and could use some advice on which is the better deal. Here are the options:

Option 1:...

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Last post by Noireo
Tue Sep 10, 2024 4:10 pm
Thinkpad X1 Carbon 20KH006JIX - Bios recovery

Last post by palace « Sun Aug 25, 2024 8:37 am

by palace » Sun Aug 25, 2024 8:37 am

I have a thinkpad x1 carbon 20KH006JIX, after a bios downgrade to 1.08, what happens is that neither usb nor ssd peripherals are read. Accessing the...

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Last post by palace
Sun Aug 25, 2024 8:37 am
Current ThinkPads with larger key-travel?

Last post by sharktastica « Sat Aug 24, 2024 10:13 am
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by Edward Mendelson » Fri Aug 23, 2024 7:53 am

Two years ago, I splurged on a ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9, and regretted it ever since because the keyboard is uncomfortable to type on. My wife's X13...

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Sat Aug 24, 2024 10:13 am
What to do if Computrace is activated in your TP BIOS

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Aug 19, 2024 3:04 am
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by Edward Mendelson » Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:53 am
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If you find Computrace activated on your machine:

Some of us have bought ThinkPads that come with the Computrace anti-theft service activated....
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Mon Aug 19, 2024 3:04 am
Battery capacity charts - updated January 2017 (*PICS*)

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Wed Jul 10, 2024 1:18 pm
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by dr_st » Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:16 pm
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Almost 8 years ago I started this thread documenting the actual decrease of battery capacity over time, based on the sample of batteries I had in my...
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Last post by kfzhu1229
Wed Jul 10, 2024 1:18 pm
New favourite: P14s Gen 5 (intel)

Last post by Ibthink « Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:48 am
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by mikemex » Wed Jul 03, 2024 12:57 pm

Hey fellas.

Not sure if you're aware, but Lenovo is going to release the T14p (China-only model) to the rest of the world under the name P14s Gen 5...

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Last post by Ibthink
Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:48 am
Proper i5 vs i7 power consumption test

Last post by mikemex « Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:31 am
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by mikemex » Mon Jul 01, 2024 1:52 am

Hey folks.

If you think the FrankenPad days are over, you're mistaken! Just like I did years ago with my T61 (I built it from pieces since Lenovo...

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Last post by mikemex
Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:31 am
T14 G5 and T16 G3 have two SO-DIMM slots again

Last post by Jake.Werecat « Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:24 pm
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by TPFanatic » Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:19 pm

Check them out. Dual memory slots are back on the T-series. The battery is again classified as a CRU.

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Last post by Jake.Werecat
Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:24 pm
ThinkPad Schematics (does not include all of them)

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Jun 13, 2024 3:02 am
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by Screamer » Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:41 am

I am not sure if sharing this is allowed, so please do let me know if this is violating a rule on the forum.

Currently, the list has 83 ThinkPad...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Jun 13, 2024 3:02 am
Battery calibration disappeared from Lenovo Vantage

Last post by code2 « Wed Jun 12, 2024 2:41 am
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by thinkquan » Fri May 24, 2024 6:44 am

Just noticed that the battery calibration section has disappeared from the latest version of Lenovo Vantage. A new version of Lenovo Vantage appears...

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Last post by code2
Wed Jun 12, 2024 2:41 am
More upgradeable goodness

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat May 11, 2024 12:13 am
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by mikemex » Sat May 11, 2024 12:01 am

I've just learned that the new P1 Gen 7 will come with LPDDR5x LPCAMM2 modules for up to 64GB of RAM.

I can't help to think Lenovo knows the EU is...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat May 11, 2024 12:13 am
Advice on an affordable but modern 15 inch Thinkpad

Last post by axur-delmeria « Mon Apr 29, 2024 4:51 am
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by devinfriday » Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:36 am

Hi, i want to buy a new laptop for my dad. He need something to browse the web and listen to music. He has a 15 inch HP DV6 based on Pentium (C2D...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Mon Apr 29, 2024 4:51 am
Can you boot from a mPCIe-to-USB adapter?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:07 am
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by cultOfThinkpad » Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:26 am

Anyone ever heard of these things?

Does anyone know if its possible to plug a liveboot USB device in one of these
and run the operating system...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:07 am
BIOS whitelist removal what is the best resource

Last post by Snailer2 « Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:27 am
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by Snailer2 » Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:32 pm

Hello everyone!

I purchased a Thinkpad T480 recently.
I want to remove BIOS Wi-Fi whitelist and already bought an SPI programmer
Now I would like to...

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Last post by Snailer2
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:27 am
Paypal Shipping Defunct?

Last post by theterminator93 « Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:25 pm
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by jronald » Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:38 am

Did I miss something? How long has Paypal Shipping been defunct? I have been trying for three days.

Ron

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Last post by theterminator93
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:25 pm
CHEAP DDR3 RAM

Last post by mikemex « Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:44 pm

by mikemex » Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:44 pm

Hey fellas,

I did my homework and, among the cheapest, almost no-name brands , I found a solid source of super cheap Chinese stuff that seems to be...

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Last post by mikemex
Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:44 pm
List of known IBM/Unicomp/Lenovo TrackPoint, trackpad & UltraNav keyboards [WARNING: photos]

Last post by axur-delmeria « Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:34 pm
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by sharktastica » Sun Oct 02, 2022 2:58 pm

Hey all!

In the spirit of ThinkPad's (and TrackPoint II's) 30th anniversary, I've just revamped my list of TrackPoint, pointing stick, and UltraNav...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:34 pm
How much is too much? - Battery self-discharge

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Feb 19, 2024 1:05 am
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by mikemex » Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:11 pm

Hey,

The first time this thing happened to me, it was with my P14s G1, which was the first modern machine I had in a while. Even when I turned it...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Feb 19, 2024 1:05 am
A word of warning about Aliexpress super cheap stuff

Last post by dr_st « Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:59 am
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by mikemex » Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:00 pm

Hey fellas,

I made the mistake of ordering some replacement HDD caddies off Aliexpress. Both 7mm and 9.5mm versions, for my old stuff (X220, T420s,...

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Last post by dr_st
Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:59 am
Closure: Hoarding scrutinized

Last post by TPFanatic « Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:32 am
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by mikemex » Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:18 pm

Hey guys,

Is there an important reason to keep old stuff? I mean, really important?
I don't have a problem with keeping old stuff if that's what I...

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Last post by TPFanatic
Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:32 am
PimNote is new text editor designed for ThinkPad. Windows only.

Last post by mikemex « Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:58 pm
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by greenray » Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:43 am

The browser back and next button that have never been used will work as a tab switcher in this text editor. Currently there's only a Windows version....

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Last post by mikemex
Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:58 pm
Semi-scientific battery test: 2 core 7600U vs 4 core 1145G7

Last post by mikemex « Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:31 pm
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by mikemex » Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:50 am

Hi guys. I recently got an X1C9 and I've been testing it. My first impression was that the battery life is shorter than my older X1C5 but I just...

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Last post by mikemex
Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:31 pm
It seems as Lenovo finally noticed and fixed the low PWM frequency issue

Last post by terannotterran « Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:00 pm
Replies: 4
by Puppy » Sun Apr 16, 2017 6:28 am

Many of Lenovo past models, especially the most expensive ones with higher resolution displays, used very low PWM frequency around 200 Hz in almost...

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Last post by terannotterran
Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:00 pm
New Member from Italy

Last post by N4b00 « Mon Dec 25, 2023 5:46 am

by N4b00 » Mon Dec 25, 2023 5:46 am

hi guys, i'm a new member from Italy. I'm a Thinkpad user from some years and i think that are the best commercial laptop on market. Regards

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Mon Dec 25, 2023 5:46 am
New Member

Last post by axur-delmeria « Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:23 am
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by 03level2 » Sat Dec 16, 2023 8:45 pm

Hello All,
Just joined and glad to be here, looking forward to learning all.

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:23 am
I have a Lenovo Legion - I know it's not a thinkpad, but I have a question

Last post by whoknows88 « Wed Nov 29, 2023 4:20 am
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by whoknows88 » Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:48 pm

Hello,

I'm trying to find a replacement CMOS battery for my Legion. It's an older Legion 5 15ARH05 model. Lenovo hasn't even provided for driver...

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Last post by whoknows88
Wed Nov 29, 2023 4:20 am
ThinkPad for Win 7 and Win XP?

Last post by n2ri « Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:03 am
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by McQuad » Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:15 am

I've been away from PCs for over a dozen years now, so please keep that in mind.

We presently have a need for two powerful old utilities: one was...

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Last post by n2ri
Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:03 am
Hello, Im Making ThinkPad War Game

Last post by thinkpadwar « Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:11 am

by thinkpadwar » Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:11 am

Now Im Testing Performence
I Hope It Will Be Come Out Soon In The World

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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:11 am
Asking for a anniversary T30 (or T35) model

Last post by TPFanatic « Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:05 pm
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by nfotis » Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:05 pm

Hello there (long time no see),

as I am typing this on my T480, I would like to express my frustration with the current Lenovo Thinkpad range.

I...

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Last post by TPFanatic
Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:05 pm
Can I use legacy chargers with usb-C charging thinkpads?

Last post by zoltan87 « Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:38 am
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by likengmx » Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:50 am

I have a new X390 Yoga with USB-C charger.

I have old chargers from my other thinkpads. All 20V, with square connector and round connector (used for...

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Last post by zoltan87
Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:38 am
So I'm back to thinking about ThinkPads again...

Last post by McQuad « Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:52 pm
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by McQuad » Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:07 pm

About 5 or 6 weeks ago, my brain was so full of information about Frankies and such that, naturally, I took a chance on a Dell M4700 mobile...

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Last post by McQuad
Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:52 pm
Thinkpad Recommendation Needed

Last post by Bondi « Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:39 am
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by JPOESQ » Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:30 pm

What’s the newest old Thinkpad model that has a real serial port and a PCMCIA/ Cardbus slot?

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Last post by Bondi
Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:39 am
PCIe, NVMe, M.2, mSATA, wtf?

Last post by McQuad « Sat Jul 29, 2023 1:05 am
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by RealBlackStuff » Wed Nov 02, 2022 2:30 am

For all those (hackers) who like to know the differences between all those SSD, LAN, WAN, etc. slots on the motherboard, here's a nice article...

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Last post by McQuad
Sat Jul 29, 2023 1:05 am
Does anyone have models of plastic parts for 3d printer?

Last post by Gonzaleitor « Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:53 am
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by Gonzaleitor » Tue Jul 04, 2023 8:57 pm

Does anyone have this files? I'm specifically looking for A31 hdd cover, G40 RAM and hdd cover.
I can't find this parts in my country and they are...

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Last post by Gonzaleitor
Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:53 am
Explanation why people collect Thinkpads

Last post by phinktad « Sat Jul 01, 2023 7:10 pm
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by RealBlackStuff » Fri May 05, 2023 2:20 am

Just came across a very good explanation for why people collect Thinkpads.

Most are left unused and gather dust except maybe a couple of them, but...

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Last post by phinktad
Sat Jul 01, 2023 7:10 pm
Vintage machines you've NEVER seen in the wild...

Last post by solidpro « Mon Jun 26, 2023 3:14 am
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by solidpro » Tue Jan 10, 2023 9:31 am

Hi All

There are a couple of machines I've never seen in the wild at all. Not sure how rare they are in the UK but has anyone ever seen....

IBM...

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Last post by solidpro
Mon Jun 26, 2023 3:14 am
Similar keyboard feel to X1 Carbon 6?

Last post by TPFanatic « Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:54 am
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by ivanivan » Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:12 am

I've experienced three different ThinkPads, each with a distinct keyboard feel. My favorite has been the X1 Carbon gen 6, and I'm curious if there...

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Last post by TPFanatic
Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:54 am
Aunt needs a new laptop.. suggestions?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed May 17, 2023 12:06 am
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by Whitieiii » Mon May 15, 2023 1:12 pm

My aunt has been using an X220 for almost 7 years now and its starting to die in every possible way... There really isn't any hope to save something...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed May 17, 2023 12:06 am
Program which throttles excessive heating

Last post by TOTAL « Sat May 06, 2023 11:51 pm

by TOTAL » Sat May 06, 2023 11:51 pm

A heads up, Process Lasso, even the free version available for windows, prevents my thinkpad x230 from getting to up to 90 Centigrade during intense...

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Last post by TOTAL
Sat May 06, 2023 11:51 pm
Should I use NVMe-to-SATA adapters?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:08 am
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by cultOfThinkpad » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:17 am

I'm looking to buy a couple of SATA SSDs to make a RAID array for my Thinkpad, preferably Samsung 860 Pro SSDs with at least 2TB capacity each.
But I...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:08 am
My page on IBM/Lenovo SK-8835/SK-8840/SK-8845 UltraNav keyboards [revamped 2023-03-23]

Last post by sharktastica « Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:40 pm
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by sharktastica » Fri Sep 17, 2021 2:08 pm

Hi!

For my website's fledgling wiki, I've created a page for the SK-8835/SK-884x family UltraNav keyboards that I thought would be cool to share. I...

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Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:40 pm

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