Quality of T420s compared
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:16 pm
I just felt like writing a line or two here about the T420s. I've been, more or less a hard core Thinkpad user for some time now and just recently purchased a very nicely equipped T420s. Unfortunately, I had an unplanned test of its structural strength today when i hit the underside of the sink while holding onto the screen, and it feel about 1.5 feet to the ground.
Now I've dropped many Thinkpads to the ground through the years and I don't believe one has ever stopped working because of a fall. Neither did it this time, but oh man, it just fell into pieces. the whole corner just deformed opening up this huge hole, revealing everything inside and making it impossible to close the screen. It really is no surprise that it just cant take as much beating as they used to when they make them this thin and light. Apparently that is the sacrifice, but in the same time makes you appreciate the structural integrity and the extra weight of the good old T6x-series. The good news is that the base cover and the keyboard bezel really aren't that expensive. About 1200 in Swedish kronor, meaning about 150 USD.
Unfortunately, I didn't get to take any pics before fixing her up again, but take my word for it. Don't drop it like you used to. =)
Now I've dropped many Thinkpads to the ground through the years and I don't believe one has ever stopped working because of a fall. Neither did it this time, but oh man, it just fell into pieces. the whole corner just deformed opening up this huge hole, revealing everything inside and making it impossible to close the screen. It really is no surprise that it just cant take as much beating as they used to when they make them this thin and light. Apparently that is the sacrifice, but in the same time makes you appreciate the structural integrity and the extra weight of the good old T6x-series. The good news is that the base cover and the keyboard bezel really aren't that expensive. About 1200 in Swedish kronor, meaning about 150 USD.
Unfortunately, I didn't get to take any pics before fixing her up again, but take my word for it. Don't drop it like you used to. =)