Lenovo
ThinkPad X280
Based on 53 Reddit mentions
$349.97
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My grade C X280 finally showed up
If that's a C grade, the A grade should come signed by the Lenovo CEO! That thing is mint! It should even smell like new! I miss my old X280. It's an amazing machine. Very light. Be aware that the FHD uses a different cable than the HD display. I totally recommend a repaste. I also suggest PTM7950.
...el_charlie in r/thinkpad
January 31, 2026 6:12 PM
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Windows 11 shutdown bug forces Microsoft into damage control
This is an example of why I fully advocate for everyone to have a second system running Linux for any important stuff they do. Redundancy is important anyway, but with OS-breaking bugs like this becoming more frequent with Windows Updates, you really need a second system with an OS which isn't Windo
...forgottenendeavours in r/technology
January 19, 2026 2:57 PM
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Buy a X280 or T480?
With T480, you will need to carefully review offers - the external battery is available in three sizes (24/48/72Wh) , and only the largest option has a battery life advantage. Also, the dual batteries are a budget liability these days as you have to factor in replacement costs for two batteries (aro
...bhomburg in r/thinkpad
December 13, 2025 8:34 AM
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Long time out of the loop...choosing a model for my mother...is T still the way to go?
What used to be Txxp and then W is now P. Which now you can buy in a lighter more integrated variant as Pxxs which is basically a T. Full circle if you will. If you go with a T you won't be wrong. The AMD T's if you're buying used are nice (4000 series chips and up). My X's are nice. But anything X1
...stradivari_strings in r/thinkpad
September 16, 2025 5:00 AM
7
FW13 Pro vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Ultra
Do not buy non-Thinkpad T/P/X Lenovo laptops. I've had no chassis or quality issues with my X280. The fan is annoying but that's to be expected of something so thin
Cornelius-Figgle in r/framework
April 28, 2026 7:05 AM
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Linux için çok ucuz belki ikinci el şarjı uzun gidecek laptop önerir misiniz?
"Çok ucuz" kişiden kişiye değişir Lenovo Thinkpad T480S, X280 falan iyidir düzgün fiyata bulabilirsen. Uzun ömürlü, sağlam, kolay ve ucuz tamir edilebilirler ondan üzmez. Sadece dediğin basit işleri yapacaksan T43 falan bile yeter o ayrı :D
ZargoryanTeroristi in r/LinuxTurkey
January 22, 2026 10:30 PM
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Modern alternatives to the 12" X series?
Same wagon here. I have moved from a X230 then to a X260 and since many years now I am on a X13 gen 1 as my daily driver and it has already started showing its age. Anyways, I miss the sturdiness of X260 it was really top and the 12" screen size was right on the sweet spot. Also from a keyboard stan
...Stevaras in r/thinkpad
April 11, 2026 5:41 PM
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How-To Update THUNDERBOLT -- Step-by-step Instruction for X280 -- (+ other models )
Hi Jmike, I just checked the Linux firmwware site for the X280 ( https://fwupd.org/lvfs/devices/com.lenovo.ThinkPadN20TF.firmware ) and version 20 is the latest for it, sorry. So if you want version 23, you would have to use Wiindows, like me. But version 20 is okay also and safe enough. Don't worry
...crisser67 in r/thinkpad
March 20, 2026 10:08 AM
2
How can I buy a refurbished ThinkPad in India
I did my research just now on India and thought long and hard about my response. Here it is: Buying a refurbished ThinkPad (specifically T480/T490/P-series) in India is excellent for Linux, often found for ₹18,000–₹25,000. Reputable online vendors include Saudewala, NewJaisa, and Lestic. For Linux,
...JustAPieceOfMeat385 in r/thinkpad
May 9, 2026 3:09 AM
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ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 - A terrible laptop with even worse aftersales support
I have the same feeling, I have one too, totally lowcost build, cheap plastics, very short battery life, again and again some issues, like battery discharges 10% per day even if its offIgnoring mainy times smart charge limit so it charges to 99% isntead 85 set in lenovo vantage..I had T14 or T14s or
...layyen in r/thinkpad
April 22, 2026 7:15 AM
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