Tips and Tricks for Thinkpad 240X

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Tips and Tricks for Thinkpad 240X

#1 Post by Thinkpad4by3 » Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:45 pm

I'm thinking about getting a Thinkpad 240X for basic web browsing, light retro gaming(emulators and W9x games) and a little low-def YouTube through as another forum member recommended. Any tips for getting started? Upgrade for internal WiFi (a,b,g)? System-board upgrade to 240Z? Any positives and negatives?
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Re: Tips and Tricks for Thinkpad 240X

#2 Post by ajkula66 » Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:07 am

Thinkpad4by3 wrote:
Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:45 pm
Upgrade for internal WiFi (a,b,g)?
You'll have to install your own antennae...not that it can't be done...
System-board upgrade to 240Z?
I'd be curious to find out how you plan to get your hands on one of these...
Any positives and negatives?
They are adorable little machines - apart from the "original" 6-row keyboard - but are best left to retro-gaming IMO...
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Re: Tips and Tricks for Thinkpad 240X

#3 Post by axur-delmeria » Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:15 am

Good luck web browsing with 256MB max RAM and 450MHz Celeron or 500MHz P3 processor.
Regarding wifi, try finding a Cardbus one. Same for USB 2.0.

I agree with ajkula66. Retrogaming is the most you can do with it.
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Re: Tips and Tricks for Thinkpad 240X

#4 Post by Thinkpad4by3 » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:54 pm

axur-delmeria wrote:Good luck web browsing with 256MB max RAM and 450MHz Celeron or 500MHz P3 processor.
Regarding wifi, try finding a Cardbus one. Same for USB 2.0.

I agree with ajkula66. Retrogaming is the most you can do with it.
Oh well, atleast it can still be the little Thinkpad that could, or does that title go to the PC110?

For the 6 row keyboard, it had a reason for that. On a 10.4" 4:3 lcd fitting a keyboard is not easy (701c). On a 17" 16:9 there isnt a single reason in the world It cant have just as many buttons as a IBM 122 key keyboard.

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The only acceptable use for a MacBook is to shop for a Thinkpad.

Thinkpads: 570e,A31p,T40,T42 x3,T42p UXGA,T60p,T61,X61s,X201,X220,X230,T410,T420,T430s(dead),X240 with mod.
New: 701c, 755c, 755cdv
Others: Zenith 286 supersport, Mac Portable 5120, Tandy LT1400

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