My collection of Thinkpads

[WarMachine]

Hello,

I said recently I wanted to make a book with pictures of my laptops. It's done !
The pics aren't of premium quality, but I don't have a super camera and I'm not particularly good at making pictures... It's nonetheless correct, I think.
I didn't want to put all the pics in that topic, because there are a hundred of them. I wrote an article on my blog, and you can read it here :

https://wilou62.blogspot.fr/2017/02/ma- ... kpads.html

I hope you will enjoy it !

W.

[theterminator93]

Unfortunately I cannot read French (and Google Translate never truly does justice to the original text), but it was enjoyable looking at all the photos. It inspires me to do something similar.

[dr_st]

Lovely machines. It's a pretty nice collection spanning several distinct periods.

[WarMachine]

Hello,

Thank you !

I added some pictures (bases, bags, and a floppy reader).

W.

[shawross]

Nice machines and a well put together blog.

[RealBlackStuff]

Nice writeup!
At the end I saw you are looking for a few more collectibles.
I have an X200s with 1440x900 LED, and several 14.1" and 15" R52 machines for sale.
PM me if interested.

[WarMachine]

Hello,

Thanks !

@ RBS : I note that you have some machines you are willing to sell. I've already bought three machines last month. So I will wait for the next month. I would be interested in your X200s.

Have a good day.

W.

[WarMachine]

Hello,
I added a little video to show the opening and the closing of the 701Cs, with the retractable keyboard !

W.

[axur-delmeria]

Nice collection!

My Thinkpads are battered and well-worn (esp this X220 I'm typing on), but still functional. I'm not one to overly emphasize aesthetics, but I feel a bit guilty when I see Thinkpads in great condition.

I know have a Thinkpad collecting itch, but it's staved off by a number of factors:

1. Lack of funds and outright stinginess
2. Lack of variety in locally-available units (and overseas shipping is costly, related to #1)
3. Pragmatism -- I got a 560E with a broken screen for free, but don't wanna spend any more for something that I can't use for my daily tasks. I may "upgrade" it with a Raspberry Pi, or similar single-board computer, though turning it into a standalone monitor/keyboard dock may prove just as useful.