As I mentioned in the “Show Us Your Purchase” topic, I won a Lenovo ThinkPad T14 on a local online estate sale auction. Only paid $131 (U.S.). It arrived today! Damn thing looks close to brand new. Powered on, Windows of course. Can’t wait to make sure BIOS is up to date and wipe Windows off this ne…

Re: Cachy I liked the btrfs snapshot setup, I’ve used it a few times. And whether it really is or not, it feels snappier (not lying). So, how’s it feeling for you? Used it much, I know you only completed install about six hours ago :0

[image] dbarronoss: So, how’s it feeling for you? Used it much, I know you only completed install about six hours ago Feeling quit nice. I’ll know more over the coming days after I get all my apps/packages installed and fully theme it.

[image] Stagger_Lee: Damn, you got that for $131 USD? Damn. It’s an amazing bargain! :open_mouth: However, given it’s origin, it may be haunted :ghost: :winking_face_with_tongue: Welcome to the Cult @UncleSpellbinder :hugs:

FINALLY! RAM has been upgraded. From 16GB single Channel to 32GB dual channel. [1] [2] The ridiculously simple process. This laptop is super clean inside! And I noticed it has a SIM card slot for mobile, as well. [a] [b] [c] [d] I couldn’t be happier! :smiley: :partying_face:

You’ve done well with that system @UncleSpellbinder :grinning_face::clinking_beer_mugs: Buying RAM in the current market is pretty rough. [poor-no]

[image] Bink: Buying RAM in the current market is pretty rough. While it did cost more than it should have, it was actually less expensive than I was expecting. Especially for genuine Lenovo RAM.

I am a long time Lenovo user - you made a coup with that one :partying_face: A couple of month ago I acquired a second-hand T495 specifically for the troubled WWAN card that comes it. The sole purpose was to learn how to make the xmm7360 wwan card work with Linux. I did make it work.

Am I the only one in the ThinkCentre cult?

[image] drunkenvicar: Am I the only one in the ThinkCentre cult? I got one of those too

I’ve got an IdeaPad! :light_bulb:

💻 I've Joined The ThinkPad Cult [UPDATE: 05/27/2026]

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Bumping with my Xfce desktop share: