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ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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Re: ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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As someone who is constantly on the road, having a built in sim card for connectivity is something I'm super excited about. This could be the 2016 MBP we wanted, but switching to windows still sounds difficult.

These supposedly run Linux very well, as another option.

As a Linux user in the market for a new laptop: citation needed?

Re: ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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All it shows me when I try to view models or customize is a message saying no models are available at this time. https://www.dropbox.com/s/nymnxfm8xmdcl0s/Screenshot%202016-... I don't see a 5th-generation listing under Lenovo's products pages. Does anyone know what the release date will be? Edit: closest hit I can find is a rumored launch at CES in a few weeks -- http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/leaked-new-lenovo-…

> Does anyone know what the release date will be?

CES is next week, we'll likely get more details then, shipping products are still likely a few months out.

Re: ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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post #5

As someone who is constantly on the road, having a built in sim card for connectivity is something I'm super excited about. This could be the 2016 MBP we wanted, but switching to windows still sounds difficult.

cough try linux cough

Re: ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

These supposedly run Linux very well, as another option.

As a Linux user in the market for a new laptop: citation needed?

Lenovo's laptops generally have some of the best supported components for linux.

This has been true for quite a while now.

Most office environments where developers run Linux are full of Thinkpad T4xx, X2xx, and X1s.

Re: ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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Has anyone installed Linux on this machine? If so, how has your experience been with respect to driver support, etc.? Thanks in advance.

Re: ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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Still running my 2012 x1 carbon... One thing that has kept it going is that it's very serviceable. I hope the new model is as friendly towards component replacement, as I've had to swap out the DC power harness and cooling assembly so far.

Re: ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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post #5

As someone who is constantly on the road, having a built in sim card for connectivity is something I'm super excited about. This could be the 2016 MBP we wanted, but switching to windows still sounds difficult.

I use a T460s with a Google Fi SIM card in it running Debian. It works really well and Google lets you get up to 10 free data sims so you don't need another account.

Re: ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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They didn't fully learn the lesson of the Superfish fiasco:

"X1 Carbon is available with Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Signature Edition. No more trialware or unwanted apps. No more distractions—and easy provisioning for IT pros."

So do that with every version, and stop feeding people "unwanted apps" altogether. You just admitted that nobody wants them, and this irresponsible attitude is exactly why you got bopped for pre-installing the Superfish MITM malware.

Re: ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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Only 16GB, no Quad-Core option (i'd take an underclocked one at this point :( )... i need more threads and ram on the go, why is that not an option outside of the alienware 13 monstrosity?
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