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by famman
Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:42 am
Forum: Thinkpad T14/T15/T16
Topic: T14s vs. Dell 7410
Replies: 17
Views: 20666

Re: T14s vs. Dell 7410

...The T14 series and 5410 are traditional style 14" business class notebooks with very much consistent and more comfortable experience with older business class models like the T420 series and the E6420 series (Typically a much more comfortable set of input devices, better ergonomics and wider sel...
by famman
Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:38 pm
Forum: Thinkpad T14/T15/T16
Topic: T14s vs. Dell 7410
Replies: 17
Views: 20666

Re: T14s vs. Dell 7410

I think we're getting somewhere. Why is the 7410 not the direct competitor to the T14s? Whatever these differences are will be very helpful for me to know.
by famman
Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:58 am
Forum: Thinkpad T14/T15/T16
Topic: T14s vs. Dell 7410
Replies: 17
Views: 20666

Re: T14s vs. Dell 7410

The quote is from a few weeks ago (been busy) so not sure if prices have changed, but a number of products here are more expensive than other places (especially compared to the US even after adjusting for currency). Apparently hidden taxes/import fees often have a lot to do with it but I really don'...
by famman
Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:17 am
Forum: Thinkpad T14/T15/T16
Topic: T14s vs. Dell 7410
Replies: 17
Views: 20666

Re: T14s vs. Dell 7410

Thanks for your reply. I am in Canada so these prices are in CAD. 1. T14s $4179.70, plus $139 for 3 year warranty (which I'll probably upgrade to 5 years), thinkpad ultra docking station $398.99. 2. 7410 $2279, no additional warranty quoted, dock (not sure if there are different versions sold by del...
by famman
Fri Jul 17, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: Thinkpad T14/T15/T16
Topic: T14s vs. Dell 7410
Replies: 17
Views: 20666

T14s vs. Dell 7410

Hi everyone, I've been using Thinkpads exclusively for over 25 years and love them. I use them for a long time and so that only amounts to 9 Thinkpads so far, and they've always been terrific. I would like to buy a T14s (specs detailed below) through my work. Unfortunately my employer has a contract...
by famman
Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:17 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T495 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: When is replacement for the T440s due to be released?
Replies: 17
Views: 9037

Re: When is replacement for the T440s due to be released?

My T450s arrived earlier this week. I'm really happy with it so far. I was worried that I wouldn't like the new keyboard, but I'm actually finding typing with it quite pleasant. I'm surprised to see that there are no longer lights to indicate if the wireless is on etc. (seems like a money saving mov...
by famman
Mon Feb 16, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T495 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: When is replacement for the T440s due to be released?
Replies: 17
Views: 9037

Re: When is replacement for the T440s due to be released?

There were a lot of complaints about the lack of "real" trackpoint buttons on last year's model. They're bringing them back for 2015. I love the trackpoint so for me it's worth the wait.
by famman
Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:22 am
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T495 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: When is replacement for the T440s due to be released?
Replies: 17
Views: 9037

Re: When is replacement for the T440s due to be released?

I thought the T450s would be launched by now. Anybody know if it will be launched this month?
by famman
Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:41 am
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T495 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: When is replacement for the T440s due to be released?
Replies: 17
Views: 9037

When is replacement for the T440s due to be released?

As the title says, I'm wondering if anyone here knows when the new model in the T4XXs segment is due to be released. I'm planning to upgrade but would hate to get the T440s and have the next iteration come out shortly thereafter.
by famman
Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:12 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Fn + F3 turns off screen the first time, but not after that
Replies: 2
Views: 2419

Re: Fn + F3 turns off screen the first time, but not after t

It is set that way. When I change it to "show me the choose power plan menu" it will work normally for that option. But if I switch it back to "shut off screen" it won't work. It only works if I reinstall Power Manager, but then it will only work once. Any other ideas, anyone?
by famman
Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Fn + F3 turns off screen the first time, but not after that
Replies: 2
Views: 2419

Fn + F3 turns off screen the first time, but not after that

On my T420s, I have power manager set such that Fn + F3 turns off the screen. It stopped working some time ago and I really miss that feature. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling power manager and it will work the first time I try it, but not after that. When I press Fn + F3 I can see the littl...
by famman
Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X1 / X1-Carbon / X1-Extreme and later Series
Topic: X1 vs T420s
Replies: 33
Views: 24939

Re: X1 vs T420s

I ended up getting the T420s with the Nvidia 4200 and the latest minidock. It runs two external monitors plus the internal monitor.
by famman
Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: ThinkPad X1 / X1-Carbon / X1-Extreme and later Series
Topic: X1 vs T420s
Replies: 33
Views: 24939

Re: X1 vs T420s

I am considering either one of these. Can the X1 support it's own monitor plus two external monitors without an additional graphics card/adapter? How is the X1 keyboard to type on compared to the T420s? Will my Mini Dock Plus that I use with my T410s also work with a T420s and allow the use of the s...
by famman
Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:14 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: video problem with docking T410s
Replies: 2
Views: 2062

Re: video problem with docking T410s

I don't know what is wrong, but can confirm that my T410s (has SG though) does not have this problem. In my case, however, the Fn+F3 doesn't work properly (see http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=88810) and the graphics card doesn't like my 24" LG monitor (image looked like it was at a m...
by famman
Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:03 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: docked T410s not waking from sleep or showing as docked
Replies: 2
Views: 3162

Re: docked T410s not waking from sleep or showing as docked

The lack of undock option in start is normal. Lenovo has eliminated this step, so you just unlock the key, hit the button on the dock and go (a big improvement over previous docks). Don't know what the deal is with the sleep. I don't have my mouse set to wake the computer, but when I hit a key on th...
by famman
Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Advice needed: Wait or send to depot?
Replies: 1
Views: 1459

Re: Advice needed: Wait or send to depot?

Can anyone with a T410s with switchable graphics please confirm that the Fn + F3 setting resumes as it should when using the NVIDIA/High Performance setting with an external monitor connected?
by famman
Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:51 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Advice needed: Wait or send to depot?
Replies: 1
Views: 1459

Advice needed: Wait or send to depot?

My T410s is connected to an external monitor via display port. Fn + F3 turns off my screen as per normal, but hitting any key doesn't turn the screens back on. Instead, all I can see is the mouse pointer, which is flashing. Occasionally, if I hit Fn + F3 again a few times and play with the mouse the...
by famman
Wed May 26, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: window movement coming out of sleep
Replies: 0
Views: 947

window movement coming out of sleep

I've never experienced this on any of my Thinkpads. I have my T410s connected to an external monitor. When I enter sleep by either using Fn+F4 or letting it automatically enter sleep via the timer, and then wake the computer the window positioning on the external monitor is maintained. However, when...
by famman
Fri May 21, 2010 8:30 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: How are the nVidia graphics in the T410?
Replies: 8
Views: 4361

Re: How are the nVidia graphics in the T410?

By any chance is the external lcd an LG?
by famman
Fri Apr 30, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: T410s Discrete - Windows Experience Index Results
Replies: 10
Views: 4984

Re: T410s Discrete - Windows Experience Index Results

I too received my T410s with SG on Apr. 28, but haven't had much time to use it yet :( . I can confirm Iceman's Windows experience scores. Only difference is mine has the 128SSD, which scores 6.9. It appears to be made by Toshiba according to the system information. I can also confirm no creaks anyw...
by famman
Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:11 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: T410s Pulled from Lenovo.com?
Replies: 7
Views: 5026

Re: T410s Pulled from Lenovo.com?

As of yesterday projected ship dates are sometime in March.
by famman
Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: T410s Pulled from Lenovo.com?
Replies: 7
Views: 5026

Re: T410s Pulled from Lenovo.com?

According to a sales rep. the T410s, T510 and W510 have been taken off the web until Lenovo manufacturing can support lead times of less than 4 weeks.
by famman
Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: 160 GB SSD in Thinkpad 410/410s?
Replies: 8
Views: 4817

Re: 160 GB SSD in Thinkpad 410/410s?

I spoke with a sales rep this afternoon and he said that the 160GB SSD "didn't work well" and so they have pulled it from all of their systems.
by famman
Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
Topic: "put the computer to sleep" in power manager stopped working
Replies: 1
Views: 1142

Update

When this was happening it was not in the ultrabase. When I put it back in the ultrabase this morning it worked properly. Then I took it back out of the ultrabase and it still works properly. Out of curiosity, anyone know what may have been going on? P.S., no peripherals are connected to the ultraba...
by famman
Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
Topic: "put the computer to sleep" in power manager stopped working
Replies: 1
Views: 1142

"put the computer to sleep" in power manager stopped working

I've recently noticed that my computer no longer automatically goes to sleep. Fn+F4 still puts it so sleep, but my settings in power manager for this to happen seem to have stopped working. I changed the settings to see if that would help (e.g., turn display off after 1 minute, put computer to sleep...
by famman
Tue Jan 01, 2008 3:09 am
Forum: Windows OS (Versions prior to Windows 7)
Topic: mouse wakes up laptop
Replies: 5
Views: 2957

Thank you and Happy New Year!
by famman
Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:46 pm
Forum: Windows OS (Versions prior to Windows 7)
Topic: mouse wakes up laptop
Replies: 5
Views: 2957

Since it's fresh in your mind, can you please post where the setting is? Thanks.
by famman
Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:58 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: T61 w/ Logitech VX Revolution mouse - Help!
Replies: 6
Views: 1872

I use the MX with my T61p and VX with my X61 and have not had any problems (but haven't tried either on a glass surface).

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