Laptop Retrospective
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YouTube Channel. I specialize computer reviews, ThinkPads, history and interviews. Visit https://laptopretrospective.com.
October 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A very late entry for #ThinkPadThursday, a short tour and discussion about the #ThinkPad R52. Neat machine that gave me an opportunity to talk about some stories I've collected over the years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy98...
Examining the IBM ThinkPad R52
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October 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A very late entry for #ThinkPadThursday, a short tour and discussion about the #ThinkPad R52. Neat machine that gave me an opportunity to talk about some stories I've collected over the years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy98...
David Hill ( #ThinkPad Designer ) and I were working hard the last few months to create a brand new Wikipedia page documenting some highlights of his career. Consider giving it a visit. You might learn something new!
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_H...
David Hill (designer) - Wikipedia
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September 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
David Hill ( #ThinkPad Designer ) and I were working hard the last few months to create a brand new Wikipedia page documenting some highlights of his career. Consider giving it a visit. You might learn something new!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_H...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_H...
Notes on the Lenovo Skylight: An extended look
The Lenovo Skylight: A Glimpse Into a Forgotten Future The Lenovo Skylight is one of those fantastic stories I’ve been lucky enough to share on my channel. If you haven’t seen the video of me unboxing this rare, unreleased ARM laptop, check it out…
The Lenovo Skylight: A Glimpse Into a Forgotten Future The Lenovo Skylight is one of those fantastic stories I’ve been lucky enough to share on my channel. If you haven’t seen the video of me unboxing this rare, unreleased ARM laptop, check it out…
Notes on the Lenovo Skylight: An extended look
The Lenovo Skylight: A Glimpse Into a Forgotten Future The Lenovo Skylight is one of those fantastic stories I’ve been lucky enough to share on my channel. If you haven’t seen the video of me unboxing this rare, unreleased ARM laptop, check it out below—it’s a true time capsule. Like many of my deep-dive videos, I gather as much information, research, and firsthand accounts as possible to tell the fullest story.
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September 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Notes on the Lenovo Skylight: An extended look
The Lenovo Skylight: A Glimpse Into a Forgotten Future The Lenovo Skylight is one of those fantastic stories I’ve been lucky enough to share on my channel. If you haven’t seen the video of me unboxing this rare, unreleased ARM laptop, check it out…
The Lenovo Skylight: A Glimpse Into a Forgotten Future The Lenovo Skylight is one of those fantastic stories I’ve been lucky enough to share on my channel. If you haven’t seen the video of me unboxing this rare, unreleased ARM laptop, check it out…
These Roland MA-8 speakers are about to turn 30 years old. They are still amazing-sounding speakers for your PC. Come learn more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNxQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNxQ...
Best $100 Speakers? Roland MA-8
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September 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
These Roland MA-8 speakers are about to turn 30 years old. They are still amazing-sounding speakers for your PC. Come learn more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNxQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNxQ...
Here is a short and fun comparison. Both of these laptops are used and were close to the same price in my area of the world, but they couldn't be any more different. A little showdown between a #ThinkPad and an IdeaPad.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tIv...
$250 Laptop: IdeaPad and ThinkPad Compared
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September 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Here is a short and fun comparison. Both of these laptops are used and were close to the same price in my area of the world, but they couldn't be any more different. A little showdown between a #ThinkPad and an IdeaPad.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tIv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tIv...
Working on a few projects this weekend, what about you?
September 6, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Working on a few projects this weekend, what about you?
Jeez. Not sure what to think about this.
BREAKING: US government to purchase 10% stake in Intel, according to report — here's what we know www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu...
BREAKING: US government to purchase 10% stake in Intel, according to report — here's what we know
The US government is set to acquire a 10% stake in Intel, with the deal reportedly linked to CHIPS Act funding, according to Bloomberg.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Jeez. Not sure what to think about this.
Thanks to everyone on Mastodon, Twitter/X and YouTube for your suggestions on older hardware to run #Linux. I picked three #ThinkPad laptops to test how old you could go and have a decent experience.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz5Y...
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Running Linux on hardware no longer supported by Windows
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August 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Thanks to everyone on Mastodon, Twitter/X and YouTube for your suggestions on older hardware to run #Linux. I picked three #ThinkPad laptops to test how old you could go and have a decent experience.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz5Y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz5Y...
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I build a real working Alien Motion Tracker
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Building a REAL Alien Motion Tracker
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August 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I build a real working Alien Motion Tracker
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Whilst I was archiving some #IBM documents for my posterity and research, I came across these #Lenovo #ThinkPad paper models amongst the IBM/Lenovo Japan lot! You print, trim, and then assemble. I have not found other language versions. Download links in subsequent comments.
August 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Doing some testing with Lenovo #ThinkPad's this week to see how long-lasting they are. Spoilers, they outlast Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 10.
This is why I love these machines. Video to follow.
#ThinkPadThursday #PC #Linux
This is why I love these machines. Video to follow.
#ThinkPadThursday #PC #Linux
August 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Doing some testing with Lenovo #ThinkPad's this week to see how long-lasting they are. Spoilers, they outlast Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 10.
This is why I love these machines. Video to follow.
#ThinkPadThursday #PC #Linux
This is why I love these machines. Video to follow.
#ThinkPadThursday #PC #Linux
Here is a piece of tech you don't see often anymore.
"Need to copy some discs?"
#retro #pc #DVD
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"Need to copy some discs?"
#retro #pc #DVD
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Need to copy some discs? #retro #pc #dvd
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August 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Here is a piece of tech you don't see often anymore.
"Need to copy some discs?"
#retro #pc #DVD
youtube.com/shorts/Mn83X...
"Need to copy some discs?"
#retro #pc #DVD
youtube.com/shorts/Mn83X...
Lenovo launches Certified Refurbished storefront
For years, it's been an open secret among tech enthusiasts that a used ThinkPad is one of the best values in computing. While you may not be on the bleeding edge of technology, a pre-owned ThinkPad is often far more durable and feature-rich than a…
For years, it's been an open secret among tech enthusiasts that a used ThinkPad is one of the best values in computing. While you may not be on the bleeding edge of technology, a pre-owned ThinkPad is often far more durable and feature-rich than a…
Lenovo launches Certified Refurbished storefront
For years, it's been an open secret among tech enthusiasts that a used ThinkPad is one of the best values in computing. While you may not be on the bleeding edge of technology, a pre-owned ThinkPad is often far more durable and feature-rich than a brand-new consumer-grade machine you'd find at a big box store. As these machines complete their first life cycle, they still have plenty to give and can handle everything the average person requires from a PC.
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August 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Lenovo launches Certified Refurbished storefront
For years, it's been an open secret among tech enthusiasts that a used ThinkPad is one of the best values in computing. While you may not be on the bleeding edge of technology, a pre-owned ThinkPad is often far more durable and feature-rich than a…
For years, it's been an open secret among tech enthusiasts that a used ThinkPad is one of the best values in computing. While you may not be on the bleeding edge of technology, a pre-owned ThinkPad is often far more durable and feature-rich than a…
Happy Friday, just over here celebrating the #ThinkPad ThinkLight on an X300. You can vote in the poll as well!
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Light built into a laptop! (ThinkLight) #retro #laptop #ThinkPad
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August 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Happy Friday, just over here celebrating the #ThinkPad ThinkLight on an X300. You can vote in the poll as well!
youtube.com/shorts/2CMrJ...
youtube.com/shorts/2CMrJ...
Do you need something awesome and captivating in your timeline today? Here is a shrinking #ThinkPad 701c for your enjoyment.
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Shrinking a #thinkpad 701c #IBM #laptop (Model Kit)
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August 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Do you need something awesome and captivating in your timeline today? Here is a shrinking #ThinkPad 701c for your enjoyment.
youtube.com/shorts/fYrG3...
youtube.com/shorts/fYrG3...
For the 10th anniversary of #ThinkPad, #IBM Japan released a 65% scale model kit of one of the most iconic computers ever built: the ThinkPad 701c. Today, let's build one of those kits and talk about this amazing portable computer.
#ThinkPadThursday
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#ThinkPadThursday
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IBM ThinkPad 701c Model Kit
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July 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
For the 10th anniversary of #ThinkPad, #IBM Japan released a 65% scale model kit of one of the most iconic computers ever built: the ThinkPad 701c. Today, let's build one of those kits and talk about this amazing portable computer.
#ThinkPadThursday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqQR...
#ThinkPadThursday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqQR...
Even though #Lenovo has listed its foldable PCs as withdrawn and no longer being manufactured, there are clues that the story is far from over for the foldable PC.
#ThinkPad
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#ThinkPad
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July 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Even though #Lenovo has listed its foldable PCs as withdrawn and no longer being manufactured, there are clues that the story is far from over for the foldable PC.
#ThinkPad
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#ThinkPad
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Do you need a big briefcase server? This beast was $5000 when it was released in 2014 and packs quite a punch.
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OIC StrongBox Power of 4: $5000 Portable PC from 2014
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July 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Do you need a big briefcase server? This beast was $5000 when it was released in 2014 and packs quite a punch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8Sj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8Sj...
Thanks to @harrymccracken.com in his article for @fastcompany.com for mentioning my "excellent documentary" on the #ThinkPad 701c.
www.fastcompany.com/91356463/ibm...
www.fastcompany.com/91356463/ibm...
This IBM ThinkPad was astounding in 1995—and still is
The ThinkPad 701 was 9.7” wide, yet its keyboard magically expanded to a comfy 11.5”. How could anything so ingenious go away so quickly?
www.fastcompany.com
July 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thanks to @harrymccracken.com in his article for @fastcompany.com for mentioning my "excellent documentary" on the #ThinkPad 701c.
www.fastcompany.com/91356463/ibm...
www.fastcompany.com/91356463/ibm...
What is old is new again. Lenovo China announces a white #ThinkPad exclusively for the Chinese market.
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July 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What is old is new again. Lenovo China announces a white #ThinkPad exclusively for the Chinese market.
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For #ThinkPadThursday, I am prepping my film space with new lights and new audio before filming the assembly of this wonderful model kit. These were released exclusively in Japan for the 10th anniversary of #ThinkPad.
July 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
For #ThinkPadThursday, I am prepping my film space with new lights and new audio before filming the assembly of this wonderful model kit. These were released exclusively in Japan for the 10th anniversary of #ThinkPad.