Hands down the best laptop for linux in my opinion. I would be interested to hear if there are any other laptop lines with such a great history of linux support.
Happy 20th Birthday, IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad
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Re: Happy 20th Birthday, IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad
#42I've been using IBM (and now Lenovo) Thinkpads for quite some time, and despite being a fan of their X series (currently using an X220) I REALLY wish Lenovo would consolidate lineups and focus on higher quality offerings. Even small stuff like offering a TN panel on an X series instead of an IPS panel seems foolish. Having just upgraded my display from TN to IPS, it's such a stark difference that I think Lenovo shoul…
> I haven't heard "that Thinkpad looks awesome" or "that machine looks well built" in quite some time (X1 carbon aside). That's because a large sector of the tech industry (and a lot of non-techies as well) has been drinking the Apple Kool-Aid non-stop for the last ~5 years. That said, I think the X1 Carbon is the flagship model we've been waiting for. It ticks all the right checkboxes, and if you can handle the new…
I'm looking at the X1 line up. Why is there a i5 model that is more expensive than the i7 model? Only other difference I see between them is RAM. I'm looking at it here: http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPo...
Re: Happy 20th Birthday, IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad
#43Earlier quoted context omitted.
> I haven't heard "that Thinkpad looks awesome" or "that machine looks well built" in quite some time (X1 carbon aside). That's because a large sector of the tech industry (and a lot of non-techies as well) has been drinking the Apple Kool-Aid non-stop for the last ~5 years. That said, I think the X1 Carbon is the flagship model we've been waiting for. It ticks all the right checkboxes, and if you can handle the new…
I'm looking at the X1 line up. Why is there a i5 model that is more expensive than the i7 model? Only other difference I see between them is RAM. I'm looking at it here: http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPo...
I think it is just the RAM. That said, I don't really care too much about the specs, since I do web dev remotely and for Android dev, I just need it to run Eclipse.
Re: Happy 20th Birthday, IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad
#44I've been using IBM (and now Lenovo) Thinkpads for quite some time, and despite being a fan of their X series (currently using an X220) I REALLY wish Lenovo would consolidate lineups and focus on higher quality offerings. Even small stuff like offering a TN panel on an X series instead of an IPS panel seems foolish. Having just upgraded my display from TN to IPS, it's such a stark difference that I think Lenovo shoul…
> I haven't heard "that Thinkpad looks awesome" or "that machine looks well built" in quite some time (X1 carbon aside). That's because a large sector of the tech industry (and a lot of non-techies as well) has been drinking the Apple Kool-Aid non-stop for the last ~5 years. That said, I think the X1 Carbon is the flagship model we've been waiting for. It ticks all the right checkboxes, and if you can handle the new…
I've seen a lot of people complaining about build quality on the X1 Carbon ...
Problems that did not appear on the review units (which were likely pre-production runs)
Re: Happy 20th Birthday, IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad
#45Earlier quoted context omitted.
> I haven't heard "that Thinkpad looks awesome" or "that machine looks well built" in quite some time (X1 carbon aside). That's because a large sector of the tech industry (and a lot of non-techies as well) has been drinking the Apple Kool-Aid non-stop for the last ~5 years. That said, I think the X1 Carbon is the flagship model we've been waiting for. It ticks all the right checkboxes, and if you can handle the new…
Do you use an X1 Carbon? I've heard a lot of people remarking about it, but very few of those people actually seem to use one. If you do, how's the screen?
No, I've got an older T-series model, but I'm considering upgrading. My opinions are mostly based on reviews I've read online.
Re: Happy 20th Birthday, IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad
#46Long time ThinkPad user; I recently replaced my T60 with a T430: http://russell.ballestrini.net/the-pyramid-community-taught-... I'm very happy with the laptop and choice.
I'm in a similar position. I have a T60 right now, and I have been considering upgrading to a T430, but I really don't have a huge need to. My laptop runs fast enough for the stuff I use it for, and it's still in good condition (but I'd still love to get a new, faster computer). I've been using the laptop practically every day for the past 4 years, carrying it to campus, etc, and it's been holding up quite well. The…
The nice thing is that complete ThinkPads of the T60/T61 vintage with a decent battery, AC adapater, and HD still command a decent premium in the used market. Hell I got $175 for a T23 about a year ago.
The market is flush with system off corporate lease, but they rarely include the above items.
Re: Happy 20th Birthday, IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad
#47I've been using IBM (and now Lenovo) Thinkpads for quite some time, and despite being a fan of their X series (currently using an X220) I REALLY wish Lenovo would consolidate lineups and focus on higher quality offerings. Even small stuff like offering a TN panel on an X series instead of an IPS panel seems foolish. Having just upgraded my display from TN to IPS, it's such a stark difference that I think Lenovo shoul…
> I haven't heard "that Thinkpad looks awesome" or "that machine looks well built" in quite some time (X1 carbon aside). That's because a large sector of the tech industry (and a lot of non-techies as well) has been drinking the Apple Kool-Aid non-stop for the last ~5 years. That said, I think the X1 Carbon is the flagship model we've been waiting for. It ticks all the right checkboxes, and if you can handle the new…
Well, hands down, Apple has the coolest looking hardware; not sure you have to be a kool-aid drinker to appreciate it. But it's cool that Lenovo hasnt tried to imitate them like everyone else has. So in that way, maybe because they look a bit retro now, I'll say it, I think ThinkPads look awesome.
Re: Happy 20th Birthday, IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad
#48One thing the Thinkpads do right, by me, is the keyboard, which I'm surprised no one here has mentioned. They have just the right depth of stroke, and the backing tends to be very solid to minimize flex. One thing that I wish most manufacturers would understand is that specs matter much less than the user interface. And for geeks, the UI is typically the keyboard, the display, and to a lesser extent the mouse (since the OS can be tweaked to the user's liking). Get these things right, and I don't care if it has a PIII in it, I'll use it.
Re: Happy 20th Birthday, IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad
#49Earlier quoted context omitted.
> I haven't heard "that Thinkpad looks awesome" or "that machine looks well built" in quite some time (X1 carbon aside). That's because a large sector of the tech industry (and a lot of non-techies as well) has been drinking the Apple Kool-Aid non-stop for the last ~5 years. That said, I think the X1 Carbon is the flagship model we've been waiting for. It ticks all the right checkboxes, and if you can handle the new…
Do you use an X1 Carbon? I've heard a lot of people remarking about it, but very few of those people actually seem to use one. If you do, how's the screen?
I got one the first day I could order in the UK with a US English keyboard, and I love it. Running ubuntu. I was on a two year old macbook pro before. I'm not a screen connoisseur, but it's non-glare yet bright. I like it. But the vertical resolution is lower than on older thinkpads. Fewer lines of code.
Re: Happy 20th Birthday, IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad
#50This is probably the only forum where this rant will, be relevant, but as someone who has used ThinkPads for a long time (and has a business that sells them), I have to say the "back" and "forward" buttons on the newer keyboards are a terrible design. I can't even count the amount of things I lost by accidentally bumping the "back" key before I disabled them with third-party software, and people we sell the laptops t…
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