Posted June 23, 2015
Don't think I've seen any discussion threads focused on Lenovo's (formerly IBM's) legendary line of sturdy, business-oriented laptop computers known as ThinkPad, so I thought I'd make one.
I'll just start off by asking if any of you use (or have used in the past) a ThinkPad, and if so, have you used it for gaming?
If yes, simply post what ThinkPad model(s) that you use(d), and describe what you think of them. Moreover, this thread is just here for general all-around discussion about anything ThinkPad-related.
Yesterday I ordered a used W500 from eBay which should arrive next week. It's replacing my T60p, which died on me a few weeks ago. My T60p may not have been as powerful spec-wise as the computer you may have, but I liked it. It had a fabulous IPS display with 1400x1050 resolution (unfortunately unavailable on later ThinkPad models), which was perfect for watching videos and DVDs, and of course, gaming. It was able to run most older (90's to mid 2000's) games reasonably well. (KotOR series was a bit choppy in spots, but I was still able to finish the first game) Of course I'm not sure if they would run any better on native Windows. (I use Linux/Wine, but the open source ATI drivers worked good on it)
I also have an X31, which I'm sure most here would consider.... ancient. :D Certainly not very powerful, but it still works for basic email/internet use/work/etc, and I just love its keyboard. Still works, so I've kept it as my spare/travel laptop.
My W500 will most likely be better for gaming as far as graphics/ram/processor/etc are concerned, and according to the seller it has a big 1900x1200 resolution, so it should be pretty good. I'll have to report back when I have it and get it all set up.
I'll just start off by asking if any of you use (or have used in the past) a ThinkPad, and if so, have you used it for gaming?
If yes, simply post what ThinkPad model(s) that you use(d), and describe what you think of them. Moreover, this thread is just here for general all-around discussion about anything ThinkPad-related.
Yesterday I ordered a used W500 from eBay which should arrive next week. It's replacing my T60p, which died on me a few weeks ago. My T60p may not have been as powerful spec-wise as the computer you may have, but I liked it. It had a fabulous IPS display with 1400x1050 resolution (unfortunately unavailable on later ThinkPad models), which was perfect for watching videos and DVDs, and of course, gaming. It was able to run most older (90's to mid 2000's) games reasonably well. (KotOR series was a bit choppy in spots, but I was still able to finish the first game) Of course I'm not sure if they would run any better on native Windows. (I use Linux/Wine, but the open source ATI drivers worked good on it)
I also have an X31, which I'm sure most here would consider.... ancient. :D Certainly not very powerful, but it still works for basic email/internet use/work/etc, and I just love its keyboard. Still works, so I've kept it as my spare/travel laptop.
My W500 will most likely be better for gaming as far as graphics/ram/processor/etc are concerned, and according to the seller it has a big 1900x1200 resolution, so it should be pretty good. I'll have to report back when I have it and get it all set up.