This Old ThinkPad From 2012 Surprised Me
I've been daily driving a lenovo thinkpad T530 for a little over a week now, and I'm excited to share my thoughts on it. In this video, I dive into my setup and explore the pros and cons of using this kind of hardware in 2026. Is this the best laptop for my needs, or does my macbook pro still hold the crown?
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
The PinePhone connection: 0:32
The T530 vs. the PinePhone: 1:12
Operating system (Arch Linux): 2:00
Hardware reliability & documentation: 2:20
Motivation for the T530: 2:50
Buying & repairing advice: 3:02
Software setup (Sway/Wayland): 3:43
Practical daily use vs. M1 MacBook: 5:27
Hardware specs (3rd Gen i5): 6:15
RAM upgrade (16GB): 6:49
CPU & Motherboard upgrade paths: 7:00
Future plans (Screen & Keyboard mods): 9:20
The "W530" motherboard swap: 10:20
Outro: 11:28
Links:
https://github.com/Schweem
https://schweem.itch.io/
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