Re: Differences Between ThinkPad Models

[Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net>]

On 12/3/2015 9:57 PM, Doug wrote:
> On 12/03/2015 10:46 PM, Richard Owlett wrote:
> > On 12/3/2015 3:35 PM, GC wrote:
> > > Can someone help me compare the differences with each of these
> > > laptops?
> > >
> > > - Lenovo ThinkPad X60/X60s
> > > - Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet
> > > - Lenovo ThinkPad T60
> > > - Lenovo ThinkPad X200
> > > - Lenovo ThinkPad R400
> > > - Lenovo ThinkPad R500
> > > - Lenovo ThinkPad T400
> > > - Lenovo ThinkPad T500
> > >
> > > I see many of these models listed on eBay. I want to buy one,
> > > flash the bios with libreboot and use my main computer.
> >
> > I purchased a Lenovo R61 explicitly for experimenting with
> > Debian installs. After ~2 years I've yet to have a problem not
> > attributable to "nut behind keyboard". ;/
> A recent message on one of the mailing lists said that some
> modern Lenovo machines are hard-coded not to run anything but
> Windows! You'd better look into that
> before spending any money!
>
> --doug

*LOL*
Did you notice the verb tense in my response? ?????? ;/

Hint to obtuse. Walk into used computer store with a live CD.