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ThinkPad

ThinkPad

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Added Aug 06, 2019 at 01:20PM EDT by Philipp.

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About

ThinkPad is a line of business-oriented laptop computers and tablets designed and distributed by Lenovo, and formerly IBM. Online, a notable following formed around the brand, particularly on 4chan's /g/ board, with ThinkPad acquiring a status that of a meme.

History

In October 1992, the first ThinkPad model ThinkPad 700, developed by computer manufacturer IBM, was released (shown below, left).[1] The laptop had minimalist black design and featured signature bright red TrackPoint, a pointing stick which allowed the laptop to be used without an external pointing device.


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In 2005, Chinese company Lenovo purchased the IBM personal computer business, with the IBM ThinkPad series rebranded as Lenovo ThinkPad.

As of 2019, Lenovo manufactured Lenovo ThinkPad computers of E, L, T, X and P series, as well as tablet models and laptop-tablet hybrid ThinkPad Yoga.

Reception

Through the years, ThinkPad models received multiple PC awards, including being named PC Magazine 2006 reader's choice for PC based laptops.[2] In 2007, ThinkPad laptop line ranked first in reliability and support in PC Magazine's survey.[3]

Starting in 1993, ThinkPad computers have been used for operations in space, including use aboard the International Space Station.

In 2015, 100 millionth ThinkPad laptop computer was sold.[4]

Fandom

Online, ThinkPad acquired a somewhat cult following, particularly among computer enthusiasts in tech-oriented online communities such as 4chan's /g/ board.[5][6] Starting in 2010s, ThinkPad computers and the subculture formed around them spawned multiple in-jokes and references, such as using pre-Lenovo ThinkPad computers to evade the botnet.


that qirl has an acer laptop acer My style is just ike mv thinkpad: black is the color of power black is the color of sex. that's not very business-like her keyboard must feel like hell I should ask her if she wants to type on my keyboard I bet that metrosexual uses a mac and not a Tap top for real businessmen Should I buy a new lenovo battery or a chinese knockoff? The auction for that IPS-display must be over by now Should I check during the party or would that be weird? Lenovo should build a thinkpad-smartphone I could check on my ebay auctions like a businessman t someone would spill beer over my thinkpad nothing would happen My shoulders hurt because the thinkpads are too heavy I shõuld have taken the X201 to the party. not the W520 that music is too loud that must be proprietary sound drivers stallman save me please I want to be in mv home-office and type on mv thinkpad my feet hurt I'1l iust use the old battery another two months the wwan-card does not work. but the party people will never know that girl could step on my T420 with her stilletos anytine not a sinqle dent the hdd is protected by the roll cage wish some cute girl woul d ask me on advice tor her new laptop We could type together. 8:50 PM AT&T 20 /g/ - >in college >49375499 (OP) >in my liberal arts class >have a few minutes to kill before class starts >cute girl next to me asks to borrow my laptop >pull out my ThinkPad T400 >disgusted look on her face >she gets up and walks away >here her laughing with her friends >her boyfriend comes up and asks to borrow my laptop >"S-sure" >he walks to the front of the classroom and breaks my laptop over his knee >entire class starts laughing >him and his girlfriend start making out >i get up and run to exit but trip and fall >class is laughing even harder now >tears begin rolling down my face >i try to get up and leave but am stopped by someone with short hair, piercings, and blue arm pit hair >my women's studies teacher >she grabs my arm and starts screaming about my white male privilege >how i am r----- women everywhere by crying in front of women >brought to dean's office and expelled Why didn't I just get a Mac? 5 replies

In some memes, owners of ThinkPad models are compared against Apple MacBook owners in a Virgin vs. Chad fashion.

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File: thief-stealing-thinkpad.jpg (317 KB, 1500x1180) system32 shill 06/03/17(Sat)07:30:23 No.60723292 Dont mind me, just pirating your Thinkpad 60723365 tersty.ck dents Anonymous 06/03/17(Sat)07:32:48 No.60723310 File: wtfpl-strip ipg (64 KB, 646x559) shuterstck just make sure to return it when youre Surt +hng ouddy shutterst done1 shutterstr.ck Anonymous 06/03/17(Sat)07:39:20 No.60723365 60723292 (OP) You found a quick, free and easy way to make an exact copy of my thinkpad leaving us both with thinkpads? Nice, bro! Copy it 8 billion times and give everyone one. Pirating rocks! Anonymous 06/03/17(Sat)07:39:59 No.60723373 t. MAFIAA Anonymous 06/03/17(Sat)08:39:11 No.60723905 File: handsome-man-gun-leather-jpg (81 KB, 1300x957) Don't mind me. Just checking how many bullets before you die. WE F------ NEXT TO THE LENOVO@ THINKPADTM TONIGHT Anonymous 07/29/19(Mon)14:49:26 No.72098991 1564359564101.png (744 KB, 1578x1080) google yandex iqdb wait >in uni pretty normal day >everyone is ta king notes on their macbooks we get a new transfer student >he's this huge fat dude wearing he's carrying a huge suitcase an anime shirt >sits at the front of the class, in the last open seat >pulls out this giant Thinkpad >turns it on, the fans are >laptop shuts off before it boots >"Pardon me" he says Walks to the back of the class with some extension cords >Can hear him gasping for breath and sweating >Plugs his laptop in, turns it back on >The fans are spinning even louder than before, it sounds like a particle accelerator >The ceiling lights of the room start turning off and on >Everyone is panicking and staring at this dude >In the comer spinning so insanely loud that it sounds like a rocket is taking off see his arch-installed Thinkpad finally boot of my eye are still flickering The lights >A strange mist surrounds him He mutters "Green is my pepper" before his computer explodes >The lights go back to normal >He's nowhere to be seen
File: 1476522549160.jpg (310 KB, 853x1280) Anonymous 10/20/16(Thu)14:57:00 No.57162709 >kissless virgin >using a chinpad at uni girls make fun of me >say f--- it and buy into the apple meme >using a mba now >2 weeks later find a qt3.14 gf Whats your excuse for using a chinkpad? Switch now before its too late Anonymous 10/20/16(Thu)15:01:33 No.57162770 Already had sex, wasn't as good using a thinkpad as Anonymous Thu 12 Nov 2015 02:30:13 No.51302231 Quoted By: >>51302353 >>51302446>51302735>>51322399 Report Okay /tpg/, I have a serious question. Are ThinkPads just a meme? What I'm saying is: can I use a ThinkPad reliably for 3 years without having to fix it. I also want to know: what is your opinion on the T420 and X220? The T420 is bigger and has higher resolution which is better because I plan display which has poor viewing angles and is washed out. The track pad on the T420 is also marginally better, so if I can't find my mouse I can actually navigate. using it standalone, but has a TN on The X220 is smaller and has a lower resolution, but has a IPS display. The smaller size makes it more portable but would not be good to use without a second monitor in most cases. The trackpad combined buttons on the bottom which is a hindrance when trying to use it. I plan support does the T420 vs X220 have for Arch? Can I even boot from two hard drives separately? I also plan on getting a 9-cell battery so batter performance is not an issue either. What are your opinions? Which ThinkPad do I have to maintain more and which one is more reliable? on the X220 is the first trackpad in the ThinkPad series to have using headphones so sound is not an issue. I also plan on getting a hard drive caddy and using Arch on it. What kind of on tdr: Are ThinkPads a meme? Which is better: X220 or T420? Image not related

Search Interest

External References

[1] Wikipedia – ThinkPad

[2] PC Mag – Readers' Choice: Notebooks Survey
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[3] PC Mag – Notebooks

[4] Channel Daily News – 100 million later: A look back at ThinkPad

[5] Fortune – Change the ThinkPad and It Will Die

[6] Laptop – ThinkPad Type-Off: Is Lenovo's New Island Keyboard Better or Worse?

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Unironically it's quality hardware that's built to last. Two years ago I bought an off-lease T400 (for a laughable fraction of its original cost!) and it works great for mid-end computing. Integrates well with Linux, too.

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