#ThinkPadX201

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2025-06-11

Project "Retro Revival" complete! 🎉 My beloved ThinkPad X201 just got a major upgrade to Elementary OS 8.0.1 Circe. It's truly amazing how this lightweight and elegant OS transforms older hardware. The X201 is now faster, more secure, and ready for another decade of service!

What's your favorite classic laptop to bring back to life? Let me know in the comments!
[youtu.be/GrqOPNwnUuM]

Hello, tech enthusiasts! 👋 I've just completed a super satisfying project: installing Elementary OS 8.0.1 Circe on my trusty old ThinkPad X201. For those of you who appreciate giving new life to classic hardware, this is a fantastic combination!

The X201, despite its age, handles Circe beautifully. The system is incredibly responsive, visually clean, and perfect for everyday tasks. It's a testament to how efficient Linux distributions can be.

Have you tried Elementary OS on older hardware? What are your experiences? Share your thoughts and tips below – let's build a resource for others looking to optimize their vintage machines!

#ThinkPad #X201 #ElementaryOS #Linux #RetroComputing #TechCommunity #OpenSource #LaptopUpgrade

[https://youtu.be/GrqOPNwnUuM]
2025-05-12

Unofficial mainboard for the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 turns a laptop from 2008 into a modern machine

The Lenovo ThinkPad X200 is a laptop that was released in 2008. But its classic design still appeals to some long-time enthusiasts who appreciate the laptop’s iconic keyboard with a TrackPoint nub in the center and 12.1 inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio.

The notebook’s aging specs don’t really cut it in 2025 though. So developer FranckDeng has designed a modern mainboard that can be […]

#lenovo #mods #thinkpad #thinkpadX200 #thinkpadX201 #upgrades #x210ai

Read more: liliputing.com/unofficial-main

You want to build your own BIOS for a #ThinkPad-X201? Here are some helpful notes how to do it: https://sublab.org/wiki/Projekte/Coreboot-X201/ #Coreboot #Free-and-Libre

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