Take a look at our
ThinkPads.com HOME PAGE
For those who might want to contribute to the blog, start here: Editors Alley Topic
Then contact Bill with a Private Message

The "ThinkPad" aroma / scent

General Questions, Rumors, Real news & More
Post Reply
Message
Author
Theokretes
Freshman Member
Posts: 99
Joined: Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:45 pm
Location: Canada

The "ThinkPad" aroma / scent

#1 Post by Theokretes » Sun Sep 07, 2014 12:17 am

Just thought I'd bring this up; I noticed some thinkpads have a very consistent and discreet scent to them (sort of a polymer / oily smell). I've used a lot of laptops and different brands... but never have I come across a type of laptop that had such a consistent and reoccurring smell.

Has anyone else besides myself noticed this?
2x T60p, 1x T61, loads of 701Cs, 1x WorkPad Z50, 2x TransNotes other random thinkpads...

Saucey
ThinkPadder
ThinkPadder
Posts: 1001
Joined: Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:22 pm
Location: San Diego, California
Contact:

Re: The "ThinkPad" aroma / scent

#2 Post by Saucey » Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:13 pm

I've noticed the smell since I got my X61T years ago.
Most of them have the same odor, my guess is the heatsink?
Some of the older plastic lid machines have a different odor.
I've been lucky to obtain a putrid scented one yet!
Coffee, F1, ThinkPads & Nikon.

Daily: PixelBook, W550s, MSI Raider GE78
Old Faves: A31p, 2521, 755CV, S31, 380Z.

Post Reply
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 46 guests