[GLLUG] Seemingly Simple Question

[john at sinoda.demon.co.uk]

On 02/11/15 22:57:55, lists at boywithwings.co.uk wrote:

> I'm thinking either a T410 or X220. The main goal would be a tough  
> laptop that I could use for DJing and Music Production. Unfortunately  
> this means I would have to run Windows on it (URGH UNCLEAN) to run  
> some of the music software I rely. I would probably dual boot with  
> Ubuntu Studio.
> 
> Those two Thinkpads are a great choice as they have Firewire 400,  
> which I need for my current audio interface. All very legacy.
> 
> My question is mainly, which one do people recommend for my use case?  
> I do a lot of lugging equipment around the UK (and Europe), so that  
> would push me towards the X220.

Three T410 all running Debian (two Wheezy and one Jessie).
Rock solid and reliable. Heavy!!

The only problem we have is replacement PSUs which while cheap at about  
£8 have a habit of breaking just where the plug shroud ends. I know  
that is the weak spot and is always bending, but the original PSUs were  
better quality.

Battery life is good and they are thrown about in backpacks, but I  
guess the X220 has better battery life as it is driving a smaller  
screen. The T410s has the 1.8" hard disk whereas the T410 is the 2.5"

Like everything else it is going to be a trade between what you want  
and what you can make do with. Bigger screen versus heavier. I have not  
seen a X220T which is the one with the spinney screen that can work as  
a tablet.

Like everyone else YMMV and you have to remember any shipped late last  
year could be Superfish infected if you are running that other OS.
Although not hitting Thinkpad models Lenovo were responsible for the  
firmware Lenovo Service Engine which would phone home to report on you  
earlier this year.

Would I personally buy another T410 - Yes, but I do not run Windows and  
they are cheap.

regards
John