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Don't throw away your T4x, The new mobo is coming![Lots PIC]

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Re: Don't throw away your T4x, The new mobo is coming![Lots

#151 Post by Medessec » Wed Sep 17, 2014 6:30 pm

news on the T50 board have been at a total standstill for some time now...

Here's the topic concerning ajkula66's full review of the T50: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=114057

It appears that any hope for obtaining a T50 board has pretty much become nothing... but from what I've read, the T50 board was only barely above a failed experiment. It worked, but had small flaws and limitations that prevented it from being a positive solution for use as a daily driver.

I'd agree the T43p boards with SATA modification are far better solutions at the moment, as the T43p with a Pentium M, 2GB RAM and the V3200 can still appropriately run Windows 7 for basic tasks, and a SATA modification will allow for much better OS performance and speed.

We have yet to wait for another T50-esque board, or more T50 boards similar to these, or even another solution such as the rumored X6x-series board that I'm kinda waiting on.
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#152 Post by MrMaguire » Tue Jun 21, 2016 8:36 pm

Where does the T50 project stand now, has it been discontinued?

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#153 Post by ajkula66 » Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:54 pm

MrMaguire wrote:Where does the T50 project stand now, has it been discontinued?
Without saying more at this moment - reserving it for a separate post - I'd say that "discontinued" would be a fair assessment.
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#154 Post by shawross » Wed Jun 22, 2016 2:21 am

Defintely a shame the T50 didn't come to more. It was always destined to be a too good to be true upgrade for everyone.
Without saying more at this moment - reserving it for a separate post - I'd say that "discontinued" would be a fair assessment.
I have noticed for a while the T501 is no longer a part of your sig. As the forum maestro for the T43p I would be keen to hear an update on your T50. Your reviews and insights are always highly respected.
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#155 Post by MrMaguire » Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:37 pm

I may be wrong, but I think George sold his T50 and T43p.

I really hope we see a 2nd revision to the T50 'board, or perhaps even a Sandy Bridge T51. I know I'm dreaming though...

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#156 Post by ajkula66 » Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:58 pm

MrMaguire wrote:I may be wrong, but I think George sold his T50 and T43p.
You're 50% correct and 50% wrong. I did sell my T43pSF, but not my T50.
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#157 Post by MrMaguire » Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:12 pm

ajkula66 wrote:You're 50% correct and 50% wrong. I did sell my T43pSF, but not my T50.
Oh, right. Makes sense though. If I had a T50 I'd definitely hang onto it. Do you use it much?

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#158 Post by ajkula66 » Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:37 pm

MrMaguire wrote: Do you use it much?
I don't use it at all. That state of affairs will be a subject of a different post, though...
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