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Rethinking the Thinkpad

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the if-it-aint-broke dept.

Octiaviane writes to tell us that XYZComputing has a review of Lenovo's Thinkpad X60 with a look at not only the current specs but the evolution of the Thinkpad line. From the article: "One constant which has remained throughout the evolution of the notebook computer is the Thinkpad. Processors and operating systems have changed, designs have been updated, and ownership has changed hands, but the Thinkpad remains. This product has never stopped being a top choice for demanding consumers and corporate buyers, whether they are looking for size, power, or features."

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  1. IBM Ugly by Realistic_Dragon · · Score: 4, Funny

    Thankfully they don't seem to have changed the apparance yet. IBM Ugly doesn't get many plaudits, but it definatly says "this is a laptop with which I could beat you to death for your stupidity and using your rubbish little Acer as a shield isn't going to help you one bit".

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    1. Re:IBM Ugly by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 2, Funny

      Your thinkpad cannot hurt me, my wings are like a shield of IBM Model M keyboards.

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    2. Re:IBM Ugly by Gadget_Guy · · Score: 2, Funny

      I used to be a big fan of the trackpad, and I hated it when we purchased a bunch of Thinkpads that only had a clitoris (which I think more accurately describes how you use it).

      But after using it a while, I was amazed at how inefficient it was when I tried the trackpad again. I like being able to move the mouse around all day without having to move my hand or finger at all. All you have to do is just twiddle the clit. It just seems like second nature now.

    3. Re:IBM Ugly by big+tex · · Score: 2, Funny

      I used to be a big fan of the trackpad, and I hated it when we purchased a bunch of Thinkpads that only had a clitoris (which I think more accurately describes how you use it).

      I don't know about you, but I never operate my laptop with my tongue.

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  2. Ouch by Can · · Score: 4, Funny

    That was one of the most painful articles I've read in a while. It's hard to take a review seriously when there's a typo or missing word in almost every single paragraph. It was almost like I was reading slashdot...

  3. Imagine if Microsoft could re-think it by Centurix · · Score: 3, Funny

    They'd make a 16 bit version and call it a Thunkpad.

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  4. Re:Fantastic Thinkpads, but PLEASE makeover the X! by Registered+Coward+v2 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Do you read before you post?

    Welcome to /.

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