Think Thinkpad

Advantages: Speedy, Robust, Good graphics card, Connectivity
Disadvantages: Not the prettiest of designs, Annoying keyboard layout w/ no Windows key and Fn/Ctrl key placement

...laptops are made of. I quite like this as it feels nice and doesn't pick up finger prints or scratch as easily. The lids all lock when closed the same way and are released by sliding a release on the top right edge of the lid. The whole machine feels very sturdy with very good quality matte plastic all round. The only parts of the body that click when pressed down is the bit above the PCMCIA slot on the left but it's not that bad. As with all other Thinkpads that I've seen, this one has the Bluetooth logo light, battery logo light and sleep light (a moon) on the back of the lid for everyone to see when you've got the lid open. These lights are also on the inside of the lid under the screen. Not sure why they're there but it looks quite nice. Overall, it is a well designed machine, which explains how they can use the same design over...

Deru 14.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of ThinkPad T41 2374

Thinkcentre A30 8191 Review

Advantages: Quiet, Fast, Good ports and slots, good build quality
Disadvantages: Quite heavy, not too mobile, can be slow with 256Mb RAM, slightly bulky

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Matheusl02 16.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of ThinkCentre A30 8191

The Office Warrior

Advantages: a small laptop and cheap laptop
Disadvantages: For office (word processing etc)

...computer only if you have a good deal and you would only use it for office use or for just typing upt the usual essay on the road. **************Easy Acess to Specs******************** Main Specs Product Description IBM ThinkPad A30 2652 - PIII-M 1.13 GHz - 15" TFT Recommended Use Small business, corporate business Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 27.3 cm x 4.5 cm Weight 3.4 kg Localisation French / France System Type Notebook Processor Intel Pentium III-M 1.13 GHz Cache Memory 512 KB - L2 Cache - Advanced Transfer Cache RAM 128 MB (installed) / 1 GB (max) - SDRAM - 133 MHz Hard Drive 1 x 30 GB Optical Storage DVD-ROM - plug-in module Display 15" TFT active matrix - 24-bit (16.7 million colours) Graphics Controller ATI MOBILITY RADEON - 16 MB Audio Output Sound card Telecom Fax / modem - CDC - 56 Kbps Networking...

weiguxp 12.11.2004 (13.11.2004) · Read review
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Review of ThinkPad A30 2652

The Legend of Thinkpad

Advantages: Build Quility, Thinkpad Features, Good Performance.
Disadvantages: Not flashy, slightly heavy/bulky

...I have so far been using this notebook for around 4 months. Here are my experiences: Speed- I use this computer for word processing, internet-surfing, email, music, and running an eBay business. I find this laptop to be more than adequate for these tasks. If running Windows XP/Vista make sure you keep your drive defragmented- this helps a lot. Look+Feel- This is, of course, what makes thinkpads legendary. The keyboard is simply the best I have ever used. It strikes the perfect balance between clunky and too light. High quality plastic is used throughout, as you would expect, and the screen has plenty of protection behind it. Ways to navigate include both a touchpad and trackpoint, although I would recommend a mouse for long periods of use. Capacity- The 120GB is more than enough for my needs, although users with huge, lossless...

josh.walker 03.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of Lenovo ThinkPad R60 9456

Thinking of a Thinkpad?

Advantages: Light, flat and compact
Disadvantages: Being Black

...I had wanted a laptop for years but never had the courage to actually take the final step of buying one. Even after looking at countless different brands and models I still chose a desktop PC! At a new job I was given a Thinkpad T43. I found it incredibly easy to use, and as I was splitting my time between the office and home was having to carry it around with me. After months of using the laptop my desktop PC at home died and I decided to try and replace it with a Thinkpad. Because I was on a restricted budget and couldn't afford a new laptop I decided to see what was available second-hand. I was overjoyed to find a company on ebay that sells refurbished Thinkpads and bought mine a good couple of months ago. So I now have 2 laptops to use - 1 for work and 1 for personal use. The Thinkpads are light for a laptop, very flat...

nattinoo1970 05.02.2007 · Read review
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Review of ThinkPad T40p 2373

Think Smart, ThinkPad

Advantages: many unique features, robust, trustworthy
Disadvantages: more expensive than some brands

...I bought this laptop on insurance, as my previous ThinkPad was stolen and I loved it so much that I couldn't bear to buy a different brand. In my opinion, the Lenovo ThinkPad is the best laptop you could possibly buy for all-round performance, reliability, and features, but I will endeavour to make this review as unbiased as possible, and I will split it into different sections for easy reading. LOOKS/DESIGN We all know looks do matter, and the ThinkPad is nothing if not distinctive in design. Unusually amongst modern laptops, the ThinkPad does not have sleek silver curves everywhere. Instead, it is a matt black cuboid, with a nice texture. Some people may not prefer this, as I have been told "It looks like it's from the 80s", but the understatedness of the design is much less showy than most modern laptops, suggesting there is...

Pyrokeet 11.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Lenovo ThinkPad R60e 0657

The T42: Time to use your Thinkpad!

Advantages: High spec for low refurb price, Windows XP Pro, great build
Disadvantages: Small hard drive, only 2 USB ports

...any other). It's highest resolution is 1024 x 768. I think this is a great laptop. I would recommend looking for a second hand one of these rather than falling for the cheap supermarket high spec laptop thing. High spec yes. High build no. Where are all the parts when you need them? IBM is a well supported brand and the T42 Thinkpad is a popular model. I can see why....

lea20 15.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of ThinkPad T42 2373

Thinkpad, now that's a thought!

Advantages: Lightweight, protable, good for all business type applications
Disadvantages: poor stock specification, gets a little warm on your legs!

...I purchased my Thinkpad T20 second hand for around £300. For this money, I got the original specification machine fitted with a CDRW/DVD drive, which is an optional extra for the later models. With the ultrabay 2000, it is possible to use a range of hardware, without having to re-boot the system. Optical drives, hard disk drives and batteries are some of the possibilities to name a few. These all work at lightning speed and are so simple to change between. The lightweight design, topped good performance are impressive. The screen is 13.3 inches and is a good size and resolution for a small laptop. It comes with all the ports for network, modem, parallel and com ports, 2 PCMCIA slots and a singe USB slot. It also has a mouse and external monitor port, Infra-red port, built in speakers of a good quality for a laptop and line in...

a_t_b321 04.03.2005 · Read review
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Review of ThinkPad T20 2647

IBM ThinkPad X41

Advantages: Extreme performace and user experience
Disadvantages: 128 mb graphics memory low performance

...IBM Thinkpad x41 with the Ultrabase is the best and most powerful laptop of its kind. 1.3 kg and with the 8 cell battery up to 6 hours operating time, it is mostly suited for travelers and collage students Instead of the standard 512 mb of RAM, ive got the 1.5 GB installed, so it is faster and has better performance. It has the touchpoint interface, which is the second best after the mouse because it is more precise than the touchPad. The ThinkLight HDD protection is useful when you are traveling by bus or train because it suits itself to repeated bumps and allows the HDD run even with heavy vibration. As suited to IBMs, there is a little light in the edge of the monitor, which is very good in the dark. Especially I like the location of the processor cooling vent, which is on the side and keeps the processor cool even...

tartupets 20.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of Lenovo ThinkPad X41 2525

The IBM ThinkPad 240 - A sub-£200 gem?

Advantages: Small size, Lights, Looks smart!
Disadvantages: Some say it looks bland, Small size limits functionality

...Watching the ICT market depresses me. Only a couple of short years ago I invested in the biggest desktop hard disk drive I could ever find - A roomy 120GB Seagate. Now we are up to 750GB, yet these cost only half of what I paid for my drive. The same is the story with the ThinkPad 240 - I remember when these were £1,699 brand new. Luckily I never bought one new, but I did receive one second hand a few months ago. This is probably my first review where I have a few serious issues with a product, as the 240 did leave a lot to be desired. But let's start with what's good. The first thing that will attract a lot of potential buyers to this laptop is it's diminutive size. It truly is amazing how IBM have managed to squeeze a full laptop into such a small case. The screen has a resolution of 800x600 pixels, which is enough for office...

mattyprice4004 26.08.2006 · Read review
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