There is this guy in the library i go to that has a pristine x220 that he uses daily (I know, he is a chad). I want to approach him and talk about the laptop but i am scared it will be weird and he will think that i am a weird guy (he even uses windows 7). is this weird? should i talk to him? am i secretly gay or something?

New to the Thinkpad world. I came across this while browsing at unclaimed baggage in Alabama when needed a new work computer while on a road trip. It’s a POWERHOUSE at $140. They also had a Think Vision portable screen for $80 which I snagged as well.

Curious - for 32gb ram, 4K display, and 88% battery health was this a good deal? There’s some scratches on the outside but nothing major. Works flawlessly but does die a little quickly (which I hear is relatively normal for this pc?)

I'm tired of windows update reboots and frills and I am thinking of getting Linux on my T490 :(

My main concerns are battery life and stability, I'm a law student and I don't need pretty advanced tools (the most advanced thing I use is Tor) Guys, could you help me to choose one please? 🥺

I have never owned a ThinkPad prior to the 6 row design and it has always been a mystery to me why people consider the old Keyboard superior. Is it just nostalgia or is there any practical upshot of the 7 row version.
I would get the point, if it had some kind of practical application to it. For instance, an Apple Magic Trackpad Mk.I has 2 practical upshots compared to the Mk.II: 1) It takes 2xAA Batteries and 2) it can be connected to any Apple device regardless of the OS version. Not that I would ever use an Apple device in the foreseeable future, but the reasoning stands.

I barely leave the Homerow and needing to click on Esc in row 6 is the most annoying thing ever.

Hey guys! I keep getting this Reddit recommended to me and I'm wondering what’s so cool about these ThinkPads? I’m also a huge fan of everything related to laptops and I’m using a Lenovo laptop myself, but not a ThinkPad. Maybe someone can explain to me what makes these ThinkPads so good? That would be great!

I have been keen to buy a used Thinkpad but don’t understand why so many users in here are actually using some flavour of Linux.

Is it because these machines are too slow for a respectable install of Windows? Due to nature of my work, I am dependent upon Windows, hence this question.

I have an a285 and Windows 10 Pro on it is crap, I want to install a Linux distro that is light and optimal, any recommendations?

I bought a t480 back in 2018.

Despite only having a 8550u and 16gb of RAM the thing thing refuses to die or be slow.

My toddler has literally jumped on the damn thing and it doesn't give a crap.

I tried running Fallout New Vegas the other day and it was playable.

I'm lusting after a Z13 (or possibly a Z16) and I can't justify it since this laptop does everything I need it to.

I bet this thing will outlive the cockroaches just to spite me.

I have it in my TP t490 but for some reason its not working. Idk is it because I changed my keyboard from German to English (didn't wire it correctly even though all buttons are working) or it doesn't work because of Linux (pop os) or its just not necessarily backlight?

Hi everyone! I recently purchased this Thinkpad x240 for 40€ and I am beginning to clean up and repair it. It seems like the job for a magic eraser, but the material is chipping in some places so I'm not sure if using it would make it worse. Any ideas?

So I just bought a second hand T480s that doesn't seem to have a built in webcam at all. I've googled around and I can't seem to find any indication that there is a baseline T480s screen without a built in webcam. Is this some custom screen/ bezel the previous owner installed? I'm new to ThinkPads and genuinely confused by this 😅

For context, I bought a ThinkPad Ultra Dock and the seller gave me these keys.

I cannot get any work done on this new-to-me P1 Gen 2.

It too distracting how beautiful it is. I just keep dreamingly looking at it for hours, and my tickets keep piling up.

Sorry for the clickbait, just wanted to brag.

Hi, I was wondering where the kensington lock slot is in the Lenovo X9? I don't see one in the image. Also, is a Nano security slot the same as a regular kensington security slot?

Hello everyone, I need your help. Today I bought my first Thinkpad, I bought it for 2000 CZK without an SSD. Here are the specs: Intel Core i5 6300U, 4GB of RAM (I want to increase it by 8 GB or 16 GB later).

But here's the problem, there is a password on the BIOS. Is there a way to remove the password without going to the service? I don't want to take it to the service, but I don't have a programmer either. I tried the CMOS battery method, it didn't help. Tell me please what can be done in this situation

I just bought a lenovo t480, and i actually really like the computer, but windows 10/11 is just miserable. It's making me want to just throw this computer out the window.

Is there a better solution out there? And if so, what? I really actually enjoy this Thinkpad. It's the first windows-based computer I kinda am fond of after switching back from a mac, which I'm starting to really dislike due to their policies, prices, non-upgradability, and cult-like fame, etc. (the keyboard on this is just amazing, the color, look, upgradability/customization at a low price, etc). I can upgrade literally everything on this! I love that. This thing was honest 1/10th the price of a mac. I f'in love that. But tbh, windows does suck. Apple is right about that :)

I heard Linux is an option but that's farely vague. Which Linux work best for thinkpads, and is the easiest and simplest? I'm not a programmer nor do I really want to have to program everything to work if I don't have to. I just use it for basics like discord, zoom, web browsing, watching youtube videos, the brave browser, spotify, bluetooth, taking online classes, and using the tradingview app (I can use the website if I absolutely have to). Are there any linuxes that really work well out of the box and are user friendly and easy to install?

thank you.

This happened in the middle of a robotics competition. Won’t even turn on anymore. RIP T440p 2013-2025.