[kwlug-disc] Free laptop - Thinkpad X301

[Ron Singh]

Ron, Cranky beat you by 16 minutes, but hark! All is not lost -- I have so
many of these older things and as I age out, quite a few have t ofind a new
home.
Given that your dad is of that vintage, perhaps a larger screen might be
warranted? Something like a 15.6" T520?
Heavy brute at 6lbs or so, but super-manly.
Give me some heads-up as to when you are in Cambridge and I will meet you
midway to grab one.
Cranky, sending you a PM.

*Ron S.*


On Fri, Aug 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM Ron <ron at bclug.ca> wrote:

> Ron Singh wrote on 2026-08-07 18:06:
>
> For those Thinkpad afficionados out there wanting a rare-ish older
> Thinkpad, I have an X301 for anyone who promises to take good care of it
> https://www.cnet.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x301-x301intelus-review/
>
> It's been updated to 8G RAM and a 128G SSD.
> The screen is very bright at around 300 nits, albeit with poor viewing
> angles.
> Loaded with Mint 22.3 Xfce.
> Complete with AC Adapter.
>
> I might be interested in this.
>
> My father would benefit from having a computer, mostly to view family
> photos & stuff. He fumbles too much with touch screens.
>
> At 97½ years old(!), his computer needs aren't too strenuous.
>
>
> I've been planning a visit to Cambridge all year; hasn't happened yet.
>
> Unfortunately, I have to hide indoors from the Vancouver heat and am
> dreading the Ontario heat (& humidity), so it's unclear when I'll be able
> to travel. Probably autumn - I can still handle some cold.
>
>
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