Non-upgradeable is fine too, if it's maxed out. There's no point of having memory slots in a compact and expensive machine. You can use that space for more m.2 slots, lithium cells or 2.5" bay.Thinkpad4by3 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2017 5:28 pmcan we just get an X25?
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If the X301 can cram a DVD-drive, 13.3" LCD, Upgradable RAM, Upgradable HDD, Upgradable wifi-card/WWAN, a power hungry C2D, 3 lithium cells in 18mm tall package andSTILL get 4 hours of battery life, well I don't think getting upgradable RAM will be that big of a deal. Remember, it could end up like the X1C first gen. I bet it could support 16GB, but it wasn't an option and it isn't upgradable. If it came out with a max of 16, but down the road 32 could be come a possibility when prices come down.
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I disagree. What do you do with that compact and expensive machine when the RAM fails?nitrocaster wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2017 5:29 pmhere's no point of having memory slots in a compact and expensive machine.
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Yeah. Having the CPU soldered, okay. But the RAM and SSD should be user-replaceable.
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Agree, RAM should be user upgradable. This is the single *BEST* way to future-proof your computer for the future 5+ years down the road, especially when RAM prices come down as Thinkpad4by3 said.
(OK, user replacable SSD/HDD also very useful too).
For example:
We bought X1 Carbon 3rd Generation (X1C3) in 2015, and it maxed out with 8 GB RAM (soldered, which user cannot replace) which we bought.
In 2016, for the same user we had to replace this X1C3 (8 GB RAM) with a new X1C4 (4th Generation X1),
specifically to get that maximum 16 GB RAM (also soldered, which user cannot replace) which we need to speed up our daily work.
Now, if X1 Carbon 3rd Generation had user-replaceable RAM, we would not have bought X1 Carbon Generation for the same user!!
(OK, user replacable SSD/HDD also very useful too).
For example:
We bought X1 Carbon 3rd Generation (X1C3) in 2015, and it maxed out with 8 GB RAM (soldered, which user cannot replace) which we bought.
In 2016, for the same user we had to replace this X1C3 (8 GB RAM) with a new X1C4 (4th Generation X1),
specifically to get that maximum 16 GB RAM (also soldered, which user cannot replace) which we need to speed up our daily work.
Now, if X1 Carbon 3rd Generation had user-replaceable RAM, we would not have bought X1 Carbon Generation for the same user!!
Thinkpad4by3 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2017 5:49 pmIf the X301 can cram a DVD-drive, 13.3" LCD, Upgradable RAM, Upgradable HDD, Upgradable wifi-card/WWAN, a power hungry C2D, 3 lithium cells in 18mm tall package andSTILL get 4 hours of battery life, well I don't think getting upgradable RAM will be that big of a deal. Remember, it could end up like the X1C first gen. I bet it could support 16GB, but it wasn't an option and it isn't upgradable. If it came out with a max of 16, but down the road 32 could be come a possibility when prices come down.
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How often do you experience RAM failures? CPU can fail too. Very rarely, just like RAM, but it can. Why not put CPU in the socket then?axur-delmeria wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:32 pmI disagree. What do you do with that compact and expensive machine when the RAM fails?
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8GB is not 'maxed out'. 3rd gen Intel supports up to 32GB of memory. What I siggest is to put maximum amount of memory from the very beginning so that you won't ever need to upgrade it. 2 SO-DIMM slots consume a lot of space and in 2017 we need that space for other things.
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^ It doesn't solve the problem of "what to do when the RAM goes bad"? I've had to change RAM sticks twice in one of my Thinkpads.
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How do you solve the problem of "what to do when the CPU goes bad"?
And what about the soldered CPU? You can't upgrade the CPU, right? See, there are so many similar cases with other parts. They are not user replaceable because there are good reasons for that. What makes RAM so special that you want it to be replaceable so much?
That doesn't mean anything. I've had to change motherboard twice because of PCH failure. Does that mean we should put PCH in socket? And what about USB ports? They can break much easier. Does that mean we should put every external port on its own sub-board that is easy to replace?axur-delmeria wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2017 4:53 amI've had to change RAM sticks twice in one of my Thinkpads.
And what about the soldered CPU? You can't upgrade the CPU, right? See, there are so many similar cases with other parts. They are not user replaceable because there are good reasons for that. What makes RAM so special that you want it to be replaceable so much?
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How many times have I had a CPU fail? Once, on a T42p that got hit right in the fan grill with soda. How many times have a had RAM die, well..... why not take a little trip to my graveyard of RAM.nitrocaster wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2017 4:13 amHow often do you experience RAM failures? CPU can fail too. Very rarely, just like RAM, but it can. Why not put CPU in the socket then?axur-delmeria wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:32 pmI disagree. What do you do with that compact and expensive machine when the RAM fails?
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The efficiency of two screens equally sized with equal numbers if pixels are equal. The time spent by a 4:3 user complaining about 16:9 is proportional to the inefficiency working with a 16:9 display, therefore the amount of useful work extracted is equal.
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Agree, that's exactly our point, that soldered RAM is shooting yourself in the foot, and is antithesis to future-proofing your laptop!
Because newer higher capacity RAM modules become available over time, so one by definition cannot "max out" one's RAM at the point of manufacturing.
Moreover, upgrading to maximum RAM 3-5 years down the road is a cheaper and more cost effective method.
[Caveat: the UEFI/BIOS must allow support for additional RAM. Some manufacturers "hard code" maximum RAM the motherboard can support.]
Hence soldered RAM is shooting yourself in the foot, and is antithesis to future-proofing your laptop!
Because newer higher capacity RAM modules become available over time, so one by definition cannot "max out" one's RAM at the point of manufacturing.
Moreover, upgrading to maximum RAM 3-5 years down the road is a cheaper and more cost effective method.
[Caveat: the UEFI/BIOS must allow support for additional RAM. Some manufacturers "hard code" maximum RAM the motherboard can support.]
Hence soldered RAM is shooting yourself in the foot, and is antithesis to future-proofing your laptop!
nitrocaster wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2017 4:17 am8GB is not 'maxed out'. 3rd gen Intel supports up to 32GB of memory. What I siggest is to put maximum amount of memory from the very beginning so that you won't ever need to upgrade it. 2 SO-DIMM slots consume a lot of space and in 2017 we need that space for other things.
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I remember when my T430s got maxed out to 16GB of RAM in 2012. That kit cost ALOT of money in 2012. Now, that kit cost less than 100$
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It does not work that way. Maximum size of memory is CPU limitation. Even if the CPU is socketed, the motherboard still can not be made to support further generations. For example, you can't put 16GB modules in X230, no matter they are available or not.w0qj wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2017 6:53 amAgree, that's exactly our point, that soldered RAM is shooting yourself in the foot, and is antithesis to future-proofing your laptop!
Because newer higher capacity RAM modules become available over time, so one by definition cannot "max out" one's RAM at the point of manufacturing.
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That cost probably $250, while the machine itself had a price starting at $900 or something like that. ThinkPads never were cheap and there's no way they will be cheap. That being said, saving $150 to upgrade 5-6 years old laptop is not a valid argument here.Thinkpad4by3 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2017 6:55 amI remember when my T430s got maxed out to 16GB of RAM in 2012. That kit cost ALOT of money in 2012. Now, that kit cost less than 100$
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I never said I was upgrading it. My point was that RAM has gotten significantly cheaper. The C2D DDR2 Thinkpads were never available with 8gb because it was just plainly too expensive. Now you can upgrade it for 80$.
RAM prices go down. I dont want to spend money for 32gb when I dont need it now and it will be cheap in 5 years when I DO NEED it.
RAM prices go down. I dont want to spend money for 32gb when I dont need it now and it will be cheap in 5 years when I DO NEED it.
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Amen !
Thinkpad4by3 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2017 8:01 am...RAM prices go down. I dont want to spend money for 32gb when I dont need it now and it will be cheap in 5 years when I DO NEED it.
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I'd be happy just getting the T420 keyboard, and reading light back.nitrocaster wrote: ↑Sat Oct 07, 2017 5:53 amhttps://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comme ... ad_design/leadorg wrote:When i first pitched the idea for the ThinkPad Retro, i told David that we wanted Lenovo to design the perfect machine for us. He told me that it will cost about 2 to 3 million USD to design a ThinkPad from scratch, produce all the necessary plastic mouldings and test it for the necessary CE compliances.
Maybe instead of letting Lenovo design the ideal retro thinkpad, we should just pay for the design, and let Lenovo produce it for us. We keep the same chassis design for subsequent generation of CPU upgrades, etc.
David said he could even design the ThinkPad with butterfly keyboard.
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I think I would just go for the X61 with a Full HD IPS panel, modern ports (VGA can be kept but remove modem, PC card and firewire for HDMI and Thunderbolt 3), and upgraded internals (8th gen CPU, 16GB RAM, SSD).
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Yeah, the X60/61 is about the perfect form factor for a laptop; I still use my X61s almost daily (with Windows 7) and its 4:3 screen always feels like a revelation, despite only being an XGA panel. That said, the 600/E/X is only a marginally larger (13.3" screen, 30x24x4cm, 2.2kg) yet manages to squeeze in an optical drive. Couldn't care less about the optical drive personally, but the slightly larger screen is great, I'd say it sits right at the "sweet spot" between portability and readability (1400x1050 on a 12.1" screen is too high IMO). The build quality of the 600-series is also the highest of any ThinkPad I've owned (see sig for list), with even the palmrest made from magnesium composite - and the keyboard is just incredible. Someone posted a 2017 "retrospective" review of the 600X here: https://thinkpads.com/146/thinkpad-600x ... ive-review
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I see RAM failures more or less monthly. I have only ever seen one CPU failure.nitrocaster wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2017 4:13 amHow often do you experience RAM failures? CPU can fail too. Very rarely, just like RAM, but it can. Why not put CPU in the socket then?axur-delmeria wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:32 pmI disagree. What do you do with that compact and expensive machine when the RAM fails?
Granted, the RAM I see dying is usually cheap junk, and is several years old... but all the same, much more common than CPU failure.
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There's a malfunctioning Samsung 8GB DDR3L-1600 on my desk, which used to be in a friend's T440. Date code is 1415 (15th week of 2014). It's a stark reminder of how "rare" RAM failure is supposed to be, at least, according to nitrocaster.theterminator93 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:13 pmGranted, the RAM I see dying is usually cheap junk, and is several years old... but all the same, much more common than CPU failure.
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Many motherboard with dead CPUs and PCHs are being thrown in the garbage, but that does not mean we must have socketed CPUs and PCHs. The fact that you have a dead RAM stick means that RAM can die. I don't think you know what exactly happened to it causing the failure, so you can't say RAM fails so often that we need it to be replaceable.
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So, you're going to throw away an otherwise working system board just because the RAM failed, adding to e-waste like tablets and smartphones?nitrocaster wrote: ↑Wed Dec 06, 2017 4:32 pmMany motherboard with dead CPUs and PCHs are being thrown in the garbage, but that does not mean we must have socketed CPUs and PCHs. The fact that you have a dead RAM stick means that RAM can die. I don't think you know what exactly happened to it causing the failure, so you can't say RAM fails so often that we need it to be replaceable.
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I don't like the X61s. I despise the cramped keyboard though it has a great form factor and screen layout. An X301 with 1920x1200 LCD IPS & upgraded internals would be awesome, espiecially with the X301's superior keyboard that is nearly as springy as the 600x one.Lomax wrote: ↑Tue Dec 05, 2017 6:52 pmYeah, the X60/61 is about the perfect form factor for a laptop; I still use my X61s almost daily (with Windows 7) and its 4:3 screen always feels like a revelation, despite only being an XGA panel. That said, the 600/E/X is only a marginally larger (13.3" screen, 30x24x4cm, 2.2kg) yet manages to squeeze in an optical drive. Couldn't care less about the optical drive personally, but the slightly larger screen is great, I'd say it sits right at the "sweet spot" between portability and readability (1400x1050 on a 12.1" screen is too high IMO). The build quality of the 600-series is also the highest of any ThinkPad I've owned (see sig for list), with even the palmrest made from magnesium composite - and the keyboard is just incredible. Someone posted a 2017 "retrospective" review of the 600X here: https://thinkpads.com/146/thinkpad-600x ... ive-review
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nitrocaster wrote: ↑Wed Dec 06, 2017 4:32 pmyou can't say RAM fails so often that we need it to be replaceable.
I can, and I certainly do.
Now you on the other hand, are free to do as you please, as all are entitled to their own opinions. Allow me the same courtesy, please.
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Or may be ThinkPast like a DreamPast... Dream about decades of ThinkPad glory
Why? Because it will not be built;( 10 great ThinkPadders that involved in this forum topic can't make single decision - what is the classic ThinkPad. TrackWrite (Butterfly) or classic 7 row. Bulky 600 or slim ultrabook (X301-like) with soldered RAM. 4:3 or 3:2, 12" or 13" screen. Thinkpads are so different so we are thinking different. There is no single classic Thinkpad for all of us. Crowdfunding is a good idea, but it is near impossible (IMHO) to make whole serie of classic thinkpads from 12" ultraportables to 15" workstations. Configurability can help crowdfunded Thinkpad gaine more bakers. But it assumes interchangable parts (RAM, storage, screen, palmrest, ultrabay, docking solutions keyboard?). That makes thinkpad heavier and more expensive.
So any concept can acquire only half of die hard ThinkPad fans and this is not good.
On the other hand ThinkPad 25 have only single configuration. But this design unify all of us, as we all thing that it is not 100% Classic ThinkPad.
As for me Classic is the T60 with small Esc and Del keys (because this is my first and beloved ThinkPad). It can have cutoff corner (like 30 series) or gray keys from 40 series or not swipe fingerprint reader from 440 series or have nothing of this. I don't like soldered RAM and CPU (but what is the alternative - barebones with desktop CPUs;) I can eat backlight keyboard without ThinkLight (but not island style), touchpad (but trackpoint must be), 16:10 (but not 16:9), even i can eat black color from T440 I like big screen and the size and weight is not a problem for me at all.
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A 'real' Thinkpad Classic that all can agree on ...
• the 'proper' keyboard.
• a really good screen.
• a chassis that doesn't have acres of space around the screen.
I think that's the minimum, and although there'd be grumbling about other features (status lights, aspect ratio etc etc), this is the core requirement. I suppose the other big bone of contention would be screen size. Well ... 14". Suck it up, it'll be the most popular / a compromise most can live with !
There you go, I've done it
• the 'proper' keyboard.
• a really good screen.
• a chassis that doesn't have acres of space around the screen.
I think that's the minimum, and although there'd be grumbling about other features (status lights, aspect ratio etc etc), this is the core requirement. I suppose the other big bone of contention would be screen size. Well ... 14". Suck it up, it'll be the most popular / a compromise most can live with !
There you go, I've done it
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Re: Time to crowdfund the real ThinkPad: let's see how badly we want it
RAM is prone enough to failure that it needs to be replaceable / upgradable. No point in socketing the CPU, it can't be upgraded out of its generation and is only used to make money.
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