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Used ThinkPad Buyer's Guide (2019)

63 points · 53 comments · Mr_Minderbinder

  1. ssl-3 · · focus · HN ↗
    I'm getting the sense from the comments here so far that I'm likely to be the only one still using a Thinkpad T530 from 2012.

    It still works.

    1. UncleSlacky · · focus · HN ↗
      T60 user here - just upgraded the CPU to a T7400 C2D, added an SSD and increased the RAM to 4Gb (3.25 or so usable thanks to Libreboot). It's actually still quite usable. I'm currently running Exe GNU/Linux for a modern yet retro look (Trinity DE), and the 4:3 screen and decent keyboard really make it.
      1. Steve44 · · focus · HN ↗
        I still use my T61p quite regularly.

        These days it's only really a thin client for RDP into work and some admin tools & toys, but the 1920 x 1200 matt IPS screen is unbeatable and the keyboard is still lovely.

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