I got one of these on eBay in 2013 for £120 including delivery. One of the best buys of my life. Stuck in an SSD a couple of years ago, and I still use it daily in 2019.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@sodasinner3 жыл бұрын
Same thing with me
@weetabixharry3 жыл бұрын
@@sodasinner I'm still using it right now :D What a bargain!
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it's still going strong!
@sodasinner3 жыл бұрын
@@weetabixharry im using mine right now too, it works so great on alot of games that i was impressed that i even started like installing new systems on my own and i learned the laptop and know almost all its features plus people in my family are like wow that laptop has such good specs i like it alot but yeah for any new laptop users its a great choice its my first ever laptop so i recommend
@fastfolky4 жыл бұрын
I use an x220 with an SSD as a server for my home network, it runs Ubuntu with virtual machines, domoticz, and a small Minecraft server for my son. It has build-in UPS because of the battery and it runs with very little power consumption. All I have changed is the SSD and used 1 USB port to power a large silent fan that sits underneath the slightly raised x220 to cool it from the bottom the give the laptops own fans a little less work. It's a great little low powered server with its mobile i7 CPU.
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
Ah you have one of the i7 models, nice!
@segoiii6 жыл бұрын
stop charging at 90%(you can do this in Lenovo Energy Manager) and those batteries last forever. It´s the high voltage charging between 90% and 100% that kills them.
@zraf776 жыл бұрын
will do that.. thank you
@zkmoonea6 жыл бұрын
is there a 3rd party tool that can do it for laptops from other brands?
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
+Charles L there might be but I'm not up to speed on all the options out there.
@houghwhite4116 жыл бұрын
there isn't any for a random laptop as they were controlled by chips in the battery, but newer ASUS models has them built in (for example ASUS A442)
@ramazanaktas36995 жыл бұрын
I used to have this Sony ultrabook, max charge 80%, and it literally had 100% battery health after 4 years, which is simply uncanny.
@Genarrow4 жыл бұрын
After a few upgrades I absolutely love my x220i. Its has an i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB mSATA drive, Intel Centrino advanced N 6205 Wi-Fi card and Bluetooth 4.0 daughter card. I find this to be the best setup for my needs. No webcam, vacant SATA port, the i3 is powerful enough for anything I throw at it.
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear. What do you use it for?
@jd52wtf5 жыл бұрын
These things are tanks. That keyboard is easily the best I have ever used on a laptop.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Very true. A true work machine.
@boot-nr7jn4 жыл бұрын
got an x220t in decent condition and with 8gb ram, 160gb intel ssd, a chicony keyboard and a 3g modem for 60 bucks!
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
Nice find!
@huroners6 жыл бұрын
Just got this for 250$ in a local market in super mint condition, 128GB Samsung SSD, 8GB RAM and 9 cell battery that still holds for 8 Hours Online. Upgraded with 16GB RAM, 250GB Samsung Evo 850 Msata SSD, 1TB SSHD, add the UltraBase Dock for More 1TB SSHD in ultrabay with caddy, and this is my perfect mobile companion... still hunt for the IPS screen for much better display and viewing angle... Last best X series from ThinkPad with the everlasting classic 7 row keyboard...:)
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Very nice, I was also looking at the Ultrabase dock to do some hot swapping between additional storage and an optical drive, but one was not available in my area and the one I ordered didn't show up so I went with the USB 3.0 base. Fun little machines to kick around the house with, even do some solid work. Not sure if it will replace anything I use daily for work, but we will see. Let me know how it goes with you!
@huroners6 жыл бұрын
sure man, yeah i also use the Docking mini dock series 3 type 4337 and works perfectly, only to extend the audio and display when im in my work place. one of famous thinkpad's seller in my country sell the ultrabase only for 25$ USD, not include the shipping thou LOL. and could be expensive to your country. well, im still waiting my IPS screen from aliexpress, hopefully the lcd is as good as their ads.
@houghwhite4116 жыл бұрын
Yes 220 is the last generation of 7 rows. Gotta love 7 rows and good travel distance
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
+aldo s yeah, best membrane keyboard I've ever used. I think the 25th anniversary edition also has the nicer keyboard.
@pratamaSVD6 жыл бұрын
Beli dimana gan ane hunting ini juga nih..
@RyanFoster20135 жыл бұрын
I came across the vid looking for reviews on x230 and x220s by people still using them in 2018. I kept one from a school I work at that was disposing of them. Last thing I'd like to do is swap the TN for an IPS, but it's a healthy i7, w/ SSD and 8GB RAM running Win 10 like a champ! Runs nearly as smooth as the x280 my job issued me (which is not modular at all sadly) -_-. I also did hit that subscribe button!!!
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I want to do a panel swap but it's about half of what the computer is worth. 😂Thanks for your support!
@RyanFoster20135 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective good point, that was what I saw on Amazon, eBay, etc. Unless I land a junk one with IPS, not holding my breath 🤣
@Anna-qwerty5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. I'm getting a x220t soon for drawing + portability to school.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Nice. Make sure you have the bigger battery for longevity. The touch screen uses more power.
@Anna-qwerty5 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective Thanks. I didn't know that
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@davidpark94626 жыл бұрын
X220 is the best. Pinnacle of Thinkpads. It really is a shame that Thinkpads aren't what they used to be.
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
It and it's big brother the T420.
@Knaeckebrotsaege5 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective or the bigger brother of that, the 15.6" T520. Or the even bigger brother, the mobile workstation W520 (4 RAM slots (max 32GB) in a laptop and Nvidia Quadro graphics? why the heck not lol)
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
True. Maybe one day I'll get to tear one down.
@4eyed267Ай бұрын
Still using my x220i with Devuan linux with 16gb and ips screen... Great machine. Thinking about x230 for collection)
@LaptopRetrospectiveАй бұрын
Very nice!
@zal97066 жыл бұрын
You really helped a lot of people in this comment section, thanks for all the tips. I’m getting one in a few days and I’m a little worried about the exact condition
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Glad I'm able to help. As for condition, scratches are one thing, damage is another. As I said to somebody else, there are enough of these out there that you don't want to settle with case damage. Scratches, beat up track pads and keyboards are easily and cheaply dealt with.
@zal97066 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective so I just got mine, and I’m satisfied with the condition. But it won’t connect to the internet, it tells me “windows did not detect any networking hardware” what should I do
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Does it have a WiFi card installed? Seems silly to ask but if you bought it used there is nothing to say it came with one inside...
@zal97066 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective how do I check that?
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
See my video on the channel on installing the Intel AC7260. You can also Google it and you can find the maintenance manual. support.lenovo.com/ca/en/videos/pd022685
@goldibollocks Жыл бұрын
I'm looking into buying one of these (again). I already had an x220 a few years ago but now I'm craving one again. The keyboard is just too good. Looking for one with the IPS display and trying to get a new 44++ battery for it, too. Really looking forward to upgrading this thing again and making it the perfect travel companion!
@LaptopRetrospective Жыл бұрын
Keep us posted on your progress.
@ff-mu6cc5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Very helpful information.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
@tannenguitar4 жыл бұрын
Great channel, great content!
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Chard21344 жыл бұрын
I'm convinced. I'm going to buy this for a cheap online multimedia and a note taking machine.
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you can find a good deal. Let us know how it goes.
@yes_man_lol4 жыл бұрын
Please buy x230 if price is the same.
@Chard21344 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective Although I want the classic keyboard, I will most likely just wait for the T490's price to drop. (Edit) I'm also thinking about the T440p because it's the last CPU upgradable ThinkPad. However, school is coming and I don't want to lug around a T440p, so the X230, X220 and T490 are all very good choices in my opinion.
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
It's all a balance of power, price and portability.
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
@@Chard2134 let me know what you think of the T490 if you go that route.
@jasond97477 жыл бұрын
I have a x230 I love the backlit keyboard and isp display.
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Nice, I haven't handled one of those yet personally. I know some people either love or hate the keyboard, but the ISP display would def be better than the TN panel. Any other major differences?
@pratamaSVD6 жыл бұрын
The best option is get X230 and change the keyboard to X220 with simple modding.. Because 7row keyboard ftw
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
+Hendry Ramadhan true, if I have a lot of typing ahead of me for a job, I take my x220. X230 aren't common around here though.
@BaconSenpai6 жыл бұрын
x220 can have IPS and its not worth the 0.5% performance boost to sacrifice the keyboard to go to a chiclet island shit keyboard on the x230.
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Each to their tastes I suppose. I think we can all agree either is better than those butterfly switches somebody uses. 😁
@joehdah53955 жыл бұрын
Woah, i think thats actually the perfect thinkpad.....
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
It's up there in terms of most loved.
@qrailways15913 жыл бұрын
Just got an i7 ThinkPad with 8GB of RAM and the fingerprint reader for free from the side of the road. Not a bad find I think
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
Pretty incredible. I've never found anything on the side of the road like that. 🤣
@yugaprs5 жыл бұрын
I got one which has an IPS display still better than any modern laptop,
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Lucky!
@haidershahid50402 жыл бұрын
I had one of these that I sold recently to get a 430s. Had it in very good condition actually better than the one you showing
@LaptopRetrospective2 жыл бұрын
Cool! Was it a good trade?
@haidershahid50402 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective Yes it kinda was. The T430s I got has dedicated Nvidia graphics. Overall better performer for base specs. But I still miss my X220 for its size and keyboard.
@tripcodeQ77 жыл бұрын
The plastic brim at the end of the X220 lid breaks easily. In my experience this is a really easy to take apart laptop and you can get parts units for around $40. The tn panels are kinda terrible, so I would try to find one with an IPS display. I have a 6 cell and 9 cell 29 and they seem to be holding up fine, but I didn't know about the 44 plus series. Also there is a x220i which was a lower end, but identical model with an i3. There is also a whitelist on the X220 which prevents you from using certain aftermarket wifi cards, which can be an issue using a wwan card or even a better wifi card. This can be gotten around with fairly easily with a modified lenovo bios, though or coreboot, but that installation is a bit more challenging. Seriously though finding one with an ips is worth it, also all the panels are 1366x768 which isn't too bad, but can be a tad annoying and in my opinion feels cramped under windows. Also nice video though :D, sorry wall of text got distracted. Was about to plug in a gobi 2000 wwan into mine, but they shipped it to the wrong location :c
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Agreed that the TN panel isn't great, but as we both know, very easy to service and change that. I didn't discuss the i series because the i3 is a bit low spec even for a Linux build. You are also correct about the BIOS swap, which has actually been done on this unit; also stops the RAM from being throttled as well. I found the installation very simple and straight forward; perhaps I should do a video on that... Glad you enjoyed the video and I enjoy reading a good comment; wall of text or not!
@tripcodeQ77 жыл бұрын
beep beep beep....... beep beep beeep...... blackscreen A video on the bios swap would be pretty cool. Parts of the process can be scary. Anyways, thanks for reading and good luck on future videos.
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a plan, I will put it on my list.
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Just published a BIOS swap video, enjoy!
@leonbishop7404 Жыл бұрын
I believe whitelist is only an issue if you're using non-libreboot bios
@justanormalperson67193 жыл бұрын
I found 2 Lenovo x220 one with an i7 with 16g ram and another one that's touch screen with an i5 and 8g of ram for 80 for both I lucked out
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
I'll say. Nice find.
@mosiunyan77745 жыл бұрын
O got one with i5, 320gb/4gb/TN in great condition for 90$.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Nice price. Have fun tweaking.
@vonfefer5 жыл бұрын
How about turning it on next time?
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Fair point. I've kept that in mind in my more recent videos. Thanks for the feedback.
@flintthuang5 жыл бұрын
Still my main working computer, after using it for 6 years. Upgraded to 16g RAM and ssd.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Nice tweaks. What do you use it for?
@flintthuang5 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective mainly office work like word, excel, power point, sometime using it coding.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Cool! Glad to hear it's still working for you.
@tannenguitar3 жыл бұрын
in 2021 still the best laptop with a linux distro
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
Use mine every day.
@wewd7 жыл бұрын
Nice video, just what I was looking for. Subbed! Hopefully I can track down a decent one of these before the Libreboot exploit is completed and they shoot up in price to $1000.
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Thanks wewd, glad you found it helpful, I have more videos coming on the X220 including how to test batteries (which you'll probably want to learn about if you are tracking one down) as well as doing an mSata SSD install which is a MUST for these units. Put's their boot time toe to toe with the modern guys. Cheers for the sub!
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Also, if you have any questions, please fire away and I will get the answers for you either in the comments or video.
@wewd7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I look forward to the rest of the video series!
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
You are correct! the msata slot is only Sata II and does throttle the drive, but it is still faster than mechanical. The two bays offer many options. What I have enjoyed with another X220 build is using the 2.5-inch bay as a swap slot; so I can use it as a storage drive slot or I can swap it out for a drive that I have a Windows 7 install on if I need it. This trade off in boot speed makes up for it in versatility. Ultimately if speed the chief goal, you are right in your approach. The beauty of the X220 is we have the options for both. Only a handful of machines have both types of drives like the the XPS15 with the smaller battery but none have made them as accessible. Thanks for the comment!
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I might do a video showing the proof of concept in action with the drive swapping.
@matthewbell1968 Жыл бұрын
Best laptop I've ever had, got it in 2016, changed to SSD in 2019, put it up to 16gb last week and it works great. 46mp files running thru PS? No sweat!
@LaptopRetrospective Жыл бұрын
Those are some great upgrades. Well selected.
@matthewbell1968 Жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective Thanks, it's got to be 12 years old now but it's built like a tank and never goes wrong, try finding a 12 year old HP going like a Lenovo 👍😉
@LaptopRetrospective Жыл бұрын
Haha, yeah, that doesn't always happen. 😂
@phobiac28111 ай бұрын
I just got myself x220 with i7-2640M an usb3 IPS screen and original 9cell lenovo battery that holds for about 2h or two and half hours for 100EUR!
@LaptopRetrospective11 ай бұрын
Nice specs but for a 9 cell battery, two hours is not very good. I'd check the battery health.
@phobiac28111 ай бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective yes i know planning to buy new 9cell lenovo one but damn those are same price as laptop itself :c not sure which aftermarket ones are good i know that greencell is out of stock with those.
@LaptopRetrospective11 ай бұрын
@phobiac281 Best thing to do is find a local shop that will recell it.
@imbicyl66674 ай бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective why can't I get windows 10 to work? I made boot device via media creation tool and when I boot the screen stops at win logo and then starts blinking
@andrewdupuis11516 жыл бұрын
i brought used Lenovo Thinkpad X230t other day there are great
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Nice, hope you enjoy it!
@KennethScharf6 жыл бұрын
got one just like it for $90 at a hamfest. I'm sure mine is a TN panel, but it seems bright enough. The battery slide locks were broken and I had to tape the battery in place. I new battery half fixed this, on one side the lock was broken in the battery, on the other side it was the slide in the computer that was borked. PC card door flap was missing, and USB jack on right side is wonky (poor connection). Came with 8GB ram and a 160gb hd, I replaced the hd with a 250gb SSD, and added a 64gb micro sata SD boot disk. MB on mine is an I5, but the mobile I5 is a dual core with hyper threading, so Linux reports this as a 4 core (4 thread anyway). Not bad.
@terry-elizabeth87503 жыл бұрын
Thank you for contacting me. All of a sudden it started to work but because I haven't used it for five years I don't remember the pass code and I've tried everything 😭
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
Ah I see. Windows 10?
@terry-elizabeth87503 жыл бұрын
Windows 7 professional
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm so the password is only stored locally. There are some methods out there that claim password recovery but I haven't done one in ages.
@terry-elizabeth87503 жыл бұрын
🙏
@Dominic_IBM9 ай бұрын
just got an x220 for 30+15 shipping. really rough and missing all the doors/ battery. I have all the stuff coming and already had an ssd for it though. going to repaste it soon but the temps are actually not bad as is. considering getting a new case for it
@LaptopRetrospective9 ай бұрын
Love my X220, still use it.
@hidde16266 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, and also nice to see the Pebble watch! Do you still use it? I have one too. I love it.
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and the subscription. I still use my Pebble when I know I'm going to be in a rough place. I'm a little more confident in the durability and battery life. But the Ticwatch is every day wear currently.
@hidde16266 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective That’s a good watch too!
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
So far, so good anyway.
@daninstereo5 жыл бұрын
I recently impulse-bought a X230 but now wish I held out for a X220... I want that blue enter key, the X230 has all black key caps
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Hehe. Still not a bad machine though.
@RyanFoster20135 жыл бұрын
If you're brave enough, you can buy the x220 keyboard then flash a custom x230 bios that will properly map the x220's keys to your x230. Plenty of vids and guides out there.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Always an option.
@5-Consecutive-Hairpin-Turns2 жыл бұрын
i have had mine for years, the only thing that has failed so far is the fan which failed thanks to hotter than normal weather
@LaptopRetrospective2 жыл бұрын
Amazing machines.
@virtuous85 жыл бұрын
x220 has the best non-pebble keyboard
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
It is pretty excellent.
@PhobosTK4 жыл бұрын
2020: my newly bought x220 has a 44++ 9-cell battery which apparently 96.6% of the initial capacity (or at least this is what tlp wants me to believe)
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Worth its weight in gold.
@lagercat59165 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t the X220T have a rotating touch screen? I’m planning on getting one for my art friend just trying to double check before I spend you know?
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Sure does. The The stands for tablet. Drains a bit more battery than the standard model so 9 cells are a good companion.
@lagercat59165 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective oh cool thanks Also just found your channel and I love your vids allready
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, hope you enjoy the content. Look forward to hearing from you again.
@fossware2 жыл бұрын
I have the tablet edition and just love that machine. Don't really care ab touchscreen but wonder if the newer ones like x250 r worth looking into
@LaptopRetrospective2 жыл бұрын
Depends on your needs. I've covered a few on the channel.
@fossware2 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective I'm aware and I love ur content. Please do keep looking back at ThinkPads. It's a legendary brand that should never be forgotten
@LaptopRetrospective2 жыл бұрын
You can count on it.
@lewsir95516 жыл бұрын
Do you have a guide for the x220 on replacing the thermal paste? I feel like mine gets a little warm (62 C) on idle
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
I don't personally have a guide but I've done the work on mine. It requires essentially a complete disassembly of the chassis.
@yes_man_lol4 жыл бұрын
62 is rather high, please do additional steps including clear the heatsink, fan and add some oil to fan motor.
@prakash.vishwakarma5 жыл бұрын
Have you done any thinkpad review with linux? I would love to see that if there’s any.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
I've featured elementary OS, I've also featured Linux in episode 1 of the eGPU series. They run amazingly.
@prakash.vishwakarma5 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective I would appreciate if you could provide the link please?
i got this today from my friend for 180 USD in good condition.. running win 10 core i5 4 gb ram and 500 gb storage.. you think its still worth? thanks
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
If you need a solid little laptop then I'd say that's pretty good.
@semihype6 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective thanks! im not into gaming, just for multimedia purposes only, music, youtube, and netflix only..
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Stock speakers aren't that good. You can mod in some new ones or use headphones. Screen can be replaced with an IPS panel if the viewing angles bother you.
@semihype6 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective i have a question, i noticed it has no hdmi port, can i use the vga to hdmi converter? how is the screen if it works?
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Use the Display Port connector to adapt to HDMI. Do you mean the built in display?
@Tim_31006 жыл бұрын
I am restoring a x220i its pretty much the same as the x220 it just has the I3 processor picked it up for £45 uk pounds or $59 it needs a bit of cleaning and tidying up and needs some ram but i have a stick 8GB 1600 DDR3 ready to go in it but i will later unlock the 1.46 bios so i can get that to full speed and I know it never had one originally but i am going to put a 1tb drive as i will be using it for my blog writing because its actually faster than my 2015 HP laptop which is only 1.8GHZ the fingerprint reader is on the x220i
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the weakest part will be the i3 processor :D
@Tim_31006 жыл бұрын
it is sadly, but there is a fair few restored ones that still sell for a fair bit because they are popular because people know that the build quality is pretty good.
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
True enough.
@mauc31026 жыл бұрын
Hey, I live in Mexico and it has been har to find a new battery for a t420. The 44++ thing was helpful, thanks. Also, if you know of any site that ships outside of the US that sells batteries let me know.
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
My battery buying has mostly been on eBay from overseas, never from the US.
@mauc31026 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective so you arent from the us but brought it from the us ebay site? Got any links to any sellers that ship overseas?
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Bought it from Canadian eBay and an international seller. Not sure what the situation in Mexico is like for online ordering.
@mauc31026 жыл бұрын
What if it says "70++", is it better than 44++ or what? I'm looking at this www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-45N1173-9-Cell-94Wh-Laptop-Battery-for-ThinkPad-T420-T520/362292971911?epid=1628830039&hash=item545a580987:g:JyYAAOSw7p1az77B
@mauc31026 жыл бұрын
By the way, I found out that finding free international shipping on ebay is actually easier than on amazon for the most part.
@terry-elizabeth87503 жыл бұрын
Can anyone help me please? I have one of these lenovo x220 but I don't know how to sign in as the keyboard won't show up 💁🏻♀️
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
You mean the keyboard doesn't work? It is easily replaced but you can plug in a USB keyboard until it's replaced.
@japanesemickeymouse66945 жыл бұрын
i found my x220 and x230 in the dumpster at work:)
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you saved them.
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
Often because the company policy demands it.
@deckle3 жыл бұрын
What is the average price of a x220 with a 6 cell battery? (I5, 4gb ram)
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
Really depends on your region, country and health of the battery.
@leviharris-browning73026 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone get an X220 over an X230? The X230 has better performance, better battery, a better GPU, and they all have two USB 3.0 ports. Some people dislike the keyboard (I personally love it), but you can easily swap the X220 keyboard into an X230.
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
X230 BIOS can't be whitelisted via software so depending on what you want that is a factor to consider.
@squirlmy6 жыл бұрын
Price. I need a portable word processor and wireless email access. I'd plug a keyboard into my phone, but the screen is too small. Don't need usb 3.0, don't need GPU performance, etc. If I was willing to pay more to get more, I'd get a new Chromebook instead.
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Chromebooks aren't anywhere near as durable as you know which is another point against them. I think there exists a ThinkPad Chromebook.
@squirlmy5 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective touche. Well, I got a 230t tablet after all. Wasn't too much more, so... I'm eating my words. 🤭 Maybe someday I'll even reprogram the bios with coreboot! Although I'm enjoying it as is.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Neat! I'm working on my next ThinkPad acquisition now actually.
@tachyon35125 жыл бұрын
does the trackpad get in the way of typing? i'm considering buying an X220 or T420.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Not in my experience. There is also keyboard shortcuts to toggle it on and off.
@eugenevorster74612 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video. I've had my X220 i7 with ssd for about 3 years. Just two things I wish were better, 1...the sound... I use a bluetooth speaker and 2 I wish it had backlit keyboard. Could one fit a T520 classic keyboard thats backlit? Thanks
@LaptopRetrospective2 жыл бұрын
The x20 era wasn't backlit. AFAIK one can't be forward fitted.
@ericjanke8535 жыл бұрын
are you sure the cpu is soldered? On my sl510 its actually removable
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Each model is a bit different. X series are soldered, T series generally aren't. Dunno about SL.
@ericjanke8535 жыл бұрын
ok
@Knaeckebrotsaege5 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective The SL-series was one step below the (already stripped down) R-series back then in the Core2 days, and when they killed the SL-series off in 2011 (SL410/SL510 being the last models) it basically morphed into the Edge/E-series (those crappy consumer grade Ideapads masquerading as Thinkpads). They were and essentially still are absolute bottom barrel versions of actual Thinkpads. Not that the current lineup of actual Thinkpads is any good either unfortunately :/ Lenovo has definitely lost its way and ruined most of the things that made Thinkpads great...
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
I think consumer trends did it to all companies, not just Lenovo but I hear you.
@75IFFY5 жыл бұрын
I have an i7 x220 I added an msata 256 gb ssd, 7200rpm HD 500gb?, and it’s got 12 gig ram. Sadly I opted for the crappy display when I ordered it from Lenovo. I still use it today as my main laptop. Battery is wank but that’s ok. I’m not buying a new as it’s too expensive in relation to the x220s value. Oh, and I cracked the plastic thing across the top of the screen using it at work. One of my students was pissing about with it. So it’s a bit wonky on the top right. Aside from that it does everything I need it to do.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Nice setup. The good thing is, if you wanted all those things are serviceable.
@75IFFY5 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective Yup, that’s why I love it. I’ve pulled it apart so many times and the service manual is freely available and so easy to follow. No need to pay anyone to work on it.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Power to the user.
@FPSAnarchy6 жыл бұрын
BEST LAPTOP EVER!! TRY THE X220 TABLET (X220T)
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Tablet is cool but drains battery like crazy. 9 cell is a must on those.
@Yasminsh853 жыл бұрын
Is it worth to buy now for 350 € the device is not used ( i5 pro .. 8Gb . SSD 512) ..
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
You say it isn't used? Like brand new?
@Yasminsh853 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective yes it is like new but it is too old that,s why i am not sure if it is a good deal or not ..
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
Like new is still used, many of these machines will still look new because of how tough that are built. As for price, that can be a regional thing. See how it compares with other models in your country.
@scott92696 жыл бұрын
Honestly I'd go for the X230 since it's going for around the same price as the X220 but has much better integrated graphics.
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
X230 is certainly good, but some prefer the older X220 keyboard and depending on where you are geographically, a surplus of one might be available over the other affecting price like in my case.
@16jigabytes286 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective you can install the X220 keyboard on the X230 now
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Yes I saw the hack that someone put an awful lot of effort into to get it to work which is commendable. Still enjoying my choice so far.
@jasonl42374 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective What other advantages does X230 have besides better integrated graphics? Which keyboard is better? I have not touched both keyboards before.
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
Keyboards are a personal preference thing. If you've never used either I think you'd be happy with either. X220 is easier to mod.
@arthurlopes76724 жыл бұрын
Why you don’t buy a x230 ?
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
One wasn't available at the time.
@PsycosisIncarnated3 жыл бұрын
Still worth in 2021 u think? Which one would u choose between x220 and x270? :D
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
Depends. I use my X220 every day around the house and it would be cheaper to buy than an X270. But if you need a daily driver it really depends on your needs and your budget.
@PsycosisIncarnated3 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective hehe I already have an x270 bro just wanted to hear which one you would prefer :)) I was considering the x220 to mess around with obscure Linux distros like Gentoo/arch/void etc. Should be a fun project. And I think the i5/i7 processor is strong enough to still catchup with modern websites and requirements. I already have an external OEM Thinkpad keyboard with the classic 7row design and trackpoint and it just feels amazing to type on..... Can't imagine having an actual LAPTOP with that keyboard...I might end up never using my x270 if I get an x220 :D
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
If I was choosing between the two for my daily driver, the dual battery system would likely win out on the X270.
@PsycosisIncarnated3 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective yes in regards to battery life its great. im planinng to get the 72wh battery for 14+ hours or usage >:)
@mistrotech88943 жыл бұрын
How is the size of this laptop? Do you often find it to be too cramped? I'm thinking of getting a Fujitsu lifebook T901 for the larger size, but thinkpads are...thinkpads☺️
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
I love the size.
@mistrotech88943 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know. I use a surface pro 2 from time to time, and the 16:9 aspect ratio really bothers me. I've gotten used to 4:3 and 14 inches in my old Pentium M tablet PC, and I love the size of the screen, so that's why I thought about a larger device in the Fujitsu lifebook series. What do you recommend?
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
No experience with the Fujitsu line as they are rare here.
@mistrotech88943 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective I see. Thank you 👍
@marvilouopena3032 жыл бұрын
Hi, May i know what is the max supported msata and hdd/ssd capacity for this? Thank you.
@LaptopRetrospective2 жыл бұрын
Max mSATA and other drives I believe are limited to the OS.
@marvilouopena3032 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective i see... noted on this as well. Again thank you very much! 🙏
@guidedbywingsgroundedspiri75646 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! Found someone selling this online i7 (but I'm still confirming this. Asking if its usb 3.0) and I plan to use it for google chrome, working with lots of tabs (for research), MS Office, and Evernote. Will it handle that? I plan to use it for school stuff on the go but my biggest concern is the weight because I have back problems. How much does it weigh and can you give me a visual for comparison (ex. weighs as heavy as a 12 pack of soda, etc.)? Will maybe ask follow up questions. Thank you again for this informative video!
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Hey there, I'll answer as many questions as I can, some might require images so you can drop me an email or hit me up on Twitter. Running the programs you listed will be no sweat and the weight is quite manageable. I'd suggest to save a little money for a new 9 cell battery as they rarely come with healthy batteries and that 9 cell gives you lots of juice. Let me get back to you on the cans of soda.
@guidedbywingsgroundedspiri75646 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the quick response! Oh, the analogy doesn't have to be cans of soda - just something I can visualize as a comparison for the weight. No need to attach photos :)
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
So the laptop is about 1.5kg and the average soda can I have here is 386g so the laptop weighs 3.8 full soda cans. Keep in mind this is with the nice 9 cell battery.
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
No problem. You'll see in my other post it's 3.8 full soda cans with the bigger 9 cell battery.
@guidedbywingsgroundedspiri75646 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective awesome thank you! That sounds very manageable to me weight wise. Are you familiar with the x201? I found another seller who's selling it and it comes with a stylus. Is the x201 modular as well?
@user-ov5iu9ze6v6 жыл бұрын
hello, i want to buy an x220 and i will be compiling a lot and doing cpu intensive tasks. should i try to get an i7 or is the i5 good enough ?
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
If you can, get the i7 if for nothing else for its USB 3 port. Extra speed is nice too.
@oakstrong16 жыл бұрын
I want a small laptop to take to work and cafes but I don't want to spend more than around $250 (which is dirt cheap: computer hardware is much more expensive in UK than in US), especially if I have to buy a new HDD or other hardware. I have to rely on Internet for buying anything else than white goods and this being an old laptop, I am of course forced to buy a second-hand machine. The two main places are Amazon and Ebay (uk). Laptops that are certified refurbished* in Amazon go over my budget, so... Any tips how to buy this stuff online, espeically when there is only one generic photo? * Certified refurbished doesn't mean anything to me: my tablet never worked despite it was sent to the factory in China, THREE times during warranty period.
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
+Claptrap Claptrap Biggest thing is not to buy from a seller that one has one photo or you request additional photos. If they refuse the request, then you have a good example of the quality of customer service you can expect. Most of the time they will ask you what photos you'd like and you can make a decision based on what you see. I list the major damage areas in the video that would be good to photograph and then a picture of the bios screen and booted into the OS. Ultimately buyer beware so be confident that the person on the other side is worth dealing with if things don't go your way. Hope that helps, if you have more questions, post away.
@RaidenR13 жыл бұрын
Is this good for Minecraft Java?
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
It can run it but it won't be super smooth depending on your settings and hardware configuration.
@Agenthoover16 жыл бұрын
Would one of these be fast enough for general web browsing, youtube videos, netflix and most of all skype video calls... thanks
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Easily and more. If you need a machine for that, you'd be hard pressed to find a more dependable and affordable unit. Plus room to update and keep it competitive.
@uzimyspecial6 жыл бұрын
and if you add a lightweight linux distro, even better. But it should work well with windows too.
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Mint works great on mine. Not really lightweight but runs well.
@bobbywright60624 жыл бұрын
I must’ve left Ableton live on and thus the screen saver didn’t activate. Now I’ve got a 6x6 burnt image on screen.
@techgeek29944 жыл бұрын
can that laptop work just with internal battery without that one that you are showing ? :)
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
The laptop only has an external battery.
@reoencarcelado59042 жыл бұрын
@TechGeek: Laptops had externally-accessible batteries until Apple came-out with their "Macbook Air", and later, all laptop manufacturers started to copy them.
@robloxman73725 жыл бұрын
Can you install windows 10 on it? Because I’m considering doing this with mine
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
No problem.
@yes_man_lol4 жыл бұрын
Yes but u need at least 6gb ram and ssd. As windows 10 once in desktop mode, it will take 2gb, and open Google doc and youtube will easily eat up 1-2gb ram. Hence ssd and more than 4gb are needed.
@marcofalcone71357 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you make a video where you replace just the back case ?
@marcofalcone71357 жыл бұрын
like
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I will put it on the list, that essentially involves tearing down the entire unit. Which I'm not opposed to, I just need to find the time to do it on film. Thanks for the suggestion.
@aprilbaca79587 жыл бұрын
i just ordered a refurbished laptop the older x 220 , so would it be good for me to do documentation for home health and can i upgrade on the battery? and how much is a upgraded battery?
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Hey April, I'm not sure what you mean by the home health, but you can easily swap out the batteries, please see my other video on batteries for the x220 here, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8V7eapznrHNo6c.html as for price, they will vary quite a bit depending on the capacity. I'd suggest going with the 9 cell if you don't mind the extra weight and battery sticking out at the back. Just make sure the capacity is close to the 94mAh it should be. Let me know if you have any other questions I can answer!
@hxxzxtf6 жыл бұрын
I got X220i i3 is it bad?
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Not bad per se, but it is the slowest cpu they put in the x220.
@reylorenzcabanog12446 жыл бұрын
Hi. I just bought x220(2nd gen) today. My question is that can I run autoCAD 2017 on this laptop with 4GB ram and 500GB HDD. Thanks in advance:')
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
What are the minimum system requirements for it?
@reylorenzcabanog12446 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective It says : 1360x768 resolution Windows 7 to 10(64/32bit) Atleast 4GB RAM and extra disk space Is my laptop's specs enough for AutoCAD 2017?
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
It seems it would meet the minimum requirements. I don't use AutoCad so I can't speak to the performance but it should work.
@yes_man_lol4 жыл бұрын
Did you manage to run it smoothly?
@yes_man_lol4 жыл бұрын
For 2019, how much is it in your country online platform now? How much did you pay for if u ever did buy one in 2019 Please state ur country, platform and spec, price. Thanks!
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
In Canada, most machines go for under $500 CDN fully spec'd.
@yes_man_lol4 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective what is fully spec? Can elaborate more?
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
@@yes_man_lol i7 with RAM maxed out and a good sized SSD. Some even have mods.
@yes_man_lol4 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective 16 or 32 is the max out ram?
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
@@yes_man_lol pretty sure 16.
@spaniardsrk51087 жыл бұрын
my battery says 47++ not sure what that means?
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Battery is likely for an X200, not an X220. See the support page on your battery here: support.lenovo.com/ca/en/solutions/migr-70297
@berljn3 жыл бұрын
Help me plss Icant fix the sm bus controller error for lenovo x220 pls help me😭😭😭😭😭
@LaptopRetrospective3 жыл бұрын
Usually that's a driver issue. Have you tried updating?
@berljn3 жыл бұрын
Done but not fixed yet😭
@houghwhite4116 жыл бұрын
By the way when the online store says original battery, does it means a battery which was recently manufactured or it was a used original battery? I don't trust most of the seller since most were scams I am using x200 and wanted an all day no plug machine if you know what i mean
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
You might be chasing a ghost if you want an X200 to have an all day battery. Buyer beware; check their return policy and run your own tests on the battery to ensure once you get it the capacity is correct. Original battery usually means the one that shipped with the unit so don't expect a "like new" experience. A 9-cell would be the bear minimum if you want all day use and even then it depends on what you are doing with your computer. Hope that helps.
@klifvegeta6 жыл бұрын
HI thanks for the review can I install UBUNTU 18.04 and make this notebook to work with pycharm, docker?Thanks.
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Ubuntu will install no problem. Not sure about the software, haven't used it.
@Gitzeev5 жыл бұрын
Can you play ps3/ps2 games on it?
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
No idea. Very little experience with emulators of those consoles.
@Gitzeev5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Btw which is better the x220 one or w500 for gaming?
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
No experience on the W500 but I'd it has dedicated graphics, it wins. Lol.
@Gitzeev5 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective okay thanks, i guess ill get me a w500 then ;)
@eviljigglypuff23295 жыл бұрын
Will this suffice for IT work ? Currently enrolled in comptia a + and need an affordable machine to use.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
That depends on how demanding the applications you use are. The x200 series are pretty popular with people that troubleshoot on the move.
@eviljigglypuff23295 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective we actually aren’t running anything too demanding just packet tracer
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
I suspect this will handle it then. I use my x220 for all sorts of weird troubleshooting.
@eviljigglypuff23295 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective ok thank you so much I just need something used and these are going for nice prices on my local CL
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Let me know what you find!
@bobbywright60624 жыл бұрын
I wish it could upgrade to 16 gb ram, or can it?!
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
The x220 should be able to do it.
@bobbywright60624 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective I haven't tried yet... EBAY GOT GOOD RETURN POLICIES THO!
@sutdiotanjawi63302 жыл бұрын
Hello, how do you sell the computer battery x220 i5 4 ram
@LaptopRetrospective2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I'm not sure what exactly you're asking.
@sutdiotanjawi63302 жыл бұрын
I want the battery for my device My battery has stopped working, I want a new battery
@LaptopRetrospective2 жыл бұрын
Gotcha. Third party new batteries can be acquired on eBay, Amazon and other retailers.
@g0rg0yl325 жыл бұрын
X230 or X240 or T430 with nvidia ?
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Depends on your needs. Dedicated GPU is always nice if you need it.
@g0rg0yl325 жыл бұрын
I think I am getting the T430, since its the only one on my list sold with a 12 month warranty, comes with a free laptop bag. Replacing a Celeron IdeaPad which was new for around 170 usd, but its slow and throttling, and I want to join TPMR.
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Yep, good reasons! Go for it!
@robi87256 жыл бұрын
Can I play 2007-2010 games on this. I5 version. Whit 4gb of ram
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Sorry, not sure I understand your question.
@robi87256 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective what I try to say is if I can play 2007_2010 games on it
@robi87256 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective I don't speak English so good
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Depends on the system requirements of the games. The year isn't going to dictate much these days. Did you have specific titles in mind?
@robi87256 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective saints row 1-2.
@pilsplease75617 жыл бұрын
You can get those batteries recelled with new better cells and get life out of them, in the us these sell for about $50-120 USD
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
For that price, you could also get a new battery. If you are confident that the shop doing the work won't break the casing or board then I'd say ok, but even then, recelling has its risks.
@pilsplease75617 жыл бұрын
It costs 50-120 for the laptop and like $15 for battery recelling
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
My apologies, your sentence as written implied that was the cost of the battery, not the cost of the laptop. Rebuild services around here are comparable to new aftermarket options, with few companies offering the service in my area. That being said, I might try to get that one pack that won't charge rebuilt and I will post a video if I do it and the results.
@althaf77877 жыл бұрын
Is there any option to install Graphics card in this device? Please give an idea.
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Hi Alto, So here is the situation; yes you can, but it really isn't worth your time. You can an external GPU adapted through the 1x PCIe lane in the Express card, but it's only Gen 2 meaning that most graphics cards will simply bottleneck and you can't get the performance you likely desire. You'd also need an external PSU and a few other components, so by the time you've spent all the money to put it together it's a bit of a loss. There are lots of projects online that can be found with a quick search but the bottlenecked performance is a real issue that you will have to face. Anything newer than a GTX 4xx will be throttled.
@althaf77877 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective thanks 😊
@althaf77877 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (High Specs Professional Laptop) Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU 2.60GHz 3rd Generation 8GB Ram DDR3 300 GB HDD. Is this a good spec? Actually i need it as a secondary laptop. Like for browsing Gaming. What you say about this?
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
I smell a rat, AFAIK, X220's never had 3230M CPU's.... X230 did though. shop.lenovo.com/ISS_Static/ww/wci/us/ww/pdf/X220_datasheet.pdf Also calling it a High Specs machine is a stretch. A HDD being 300GB exactly is also suspect. Buyer beware.
@verticalized6 жыл бұрын
Do you buy the pen or...
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
+Gaming Unlimited sorry? What pen? If you are talking about the X220t those are the touch screen models with the rotating screen. Those include the pen unless it has been lost.
@verticalized6 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective the pen for drawing and that sort of thing
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
+Gaming Unlimited wrong model. You want the x220t
@verticalized6 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective oh
@HahaHihi111117 жыл бұрын
Pls make x230 too like this video. I have 2x blue USB 3.0 and i3 processor (2370m)
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, X230's are a bit rare in this area and I don't have spare funds to go out and buy a laptop just for a video. The only ones I can feature are the machines I own or I am asked to repair. Perhaps one day. Glad you enjoyed the video!
@BenyaminLimanto2 жыл бұрын
Thinkpas Legend last 7 row keyboard..
@BenyaminLimanto2 жыл бұрын
And mine is i7-2640m. Is that normal?
@LaptopRetrospective2 жыл бұрын
I7 models weren't super common compared to the i5.
@theeviltriggers79277 жыл бұрын
Can I install Linux on the x220?
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Sure can, most distros work, just create a bootable USB drive or use an external DVD drive. I run Mint on mine very well; even the Thinkpad function keys work (don't really work under Win10). What distro were you looking at?
@theeviltriggers79277 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective LXLE
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this unit will handle that distro no problem.
@galeboetticher4856 жыл бұрын
In fact what you are referring to as Linux is in fact GNU/Linux
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Haha. I was waiting for this comment. Well played.
@ultrasoft55554 жыл бұрын
The last good computer has been built up to today. Although here Lenovo already started to destroy ThinkPad.
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
The X220 is a great computer and was my start into ThinkPads. I don't agree that Lenovo "destroyed" ThinkPad, especially if you look at the last models that IBM produced, there was a lot of cost cutting. It's one of those cases of things not being as black and white as they appear.
@gustavengen67357 жыл бұрын
so if i have a finger reader printer am i then lucky or not?
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Finger print readers were somewhat rare as many people didn't order them with the X220 as they were a business class laptop and I think a lot of businesses saw it as an extra and unnecessary cost. They are neat to have but I don't plan on going out of my way to track one down. Just more of a nice addition.
@gustavengen67357 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective i really apreciate the video cus i think my laptop has been droped and i cant take out the bateri and i have been using this shit in almost a year. The reason i say shit is cus i nearly works a quarter of what is should.
@gustavengen67357 жыл бұрын
Det only thing that is good is acksually the finger reader
@LaptopRetrospective7 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the battery was put in improperly, getting it out will likely mean potential damage to the battery of the bits holding the battery. If it is generally not in good shape you might want to use it for parts and get another or go in a completely different direction.
@gustavengen67357 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective i think im going to th shop and talk to them cus the touch pad is also bad cus there is a lilte piece og the plastic besite the pad that has fallen of. And the pad sometimes dont sork so i need to use the red thing
@xxp0ngxx6486 жыл бұрын
Can play pubg?
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Maybe on low settings with an eGPU setup through the ExpressCard slot. Or I could just dump my Windows 10 hard drive in it and run the Geforce Now Beta.
@danrogers92956 жыл бұрын
Laptop Retrospective would fortnite work?
@francisgamo96296 жыл бұрын
Can play fortnite battle royale??
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Sure, with GeForce Now or an eGPU.
@tannenguitar4 жыл бұрын
next time you could use a towel on the keyboard before filming it, it is digusting with all this grease from the fingers
@LaptopRetrospective4 жыл бұрын
This is a very old video. Lots learned since then.
@SuperKREPSINIS6 жыл бұрын
so ugly laptop x.x
@LaptopRetrospective6 жыл бұрын
Function sometimes comes before form.
@regal9535 жыл бұрын
FYI the i5-2540m is better than the i7-2620m
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Noted, what is the big plus?
@regal9535 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective CPU BOSS rated it at 7.3 vs. 2.3 for the i7
@LaptopRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Ah. I find CPU User Benchmark to be better. cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-2620M-vs-Intel-Core-i5-2520M/m643vsm29
@yes_man_lol4 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective is i7 going to eat up more power when in use?