8/19...~645 pm PST..6800 is back...run !!
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8/18.lasted a few hours. looks to be dead on Lenovo site.
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It looks like it's available on Lenovo's site as well.
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/la...20uxs06800
$149 + free s/h with promo code THINKC13EXTRA
Update 8/24/2022 by SD Staff. We have checked with Lenovo and they plan on fulfilling all of these orders. They're getting more in stock and plan on shipping them once they have them.
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expirediletired posted Aug 17, 2022 5:22 PM
13" 2-in1 ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC
$149
$589
74% off
+ Free Shippingat Lenovo
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I've been in IT for 30+ years and have have been a Windows guy since v3.1. My phone has always been Android-based, but this is my first Chromebook. So far, I'm very impressed -- especially for the price!
Likes:
+ Solid build, durable.
+ At 3 pounds, 3 oz, it's much lighter than my other laptop -- by 5 pounds.
+ Touchscreen isn't a gimmick. Comes in very handy.
+ Great max brightness indoors (have not tested outside yet).
+ Physical shutter cover for webcam.
+ Perfect for travel.
+ Long battery life.
+ Trackpoint (the litle red nub on the keyboard) is great if/when you are wearing gloves.
+ ThinkPad's legendary keyboard.
+ The price.
Dislikes:
- Can't use the fingerprint reader when first powering up from a shut down state, but this is a Chrome OS thing, not a Lenovo thing
- Can't easily put anything like widgets or icons on the desktop without a 3rd party app. All I have up is wallpaper. Another Chrome OS thing.
- There is no right-click mouse button on the bottom right corner of the touchpad like on my Lenovo Legion 5 Pro. You have to use the physical trackpad's button. The entire touchpad is left-click only.
- The three physical buttons at the top of the trackpad feel a bit mushy and loose.
- DId not come with "world facing camera" for some reason.
- The built-in speakers are god awful, but that's to be expected on something this size. Stick with hard-wired or Bluetooth headphones/speakers.
- Tablet mode is cool and all, but holding a 3 1/4 pound tablet is heavy and awkward, expecially since you are holding it with your fingertips firmly mashing into the keyboard.
What I learned from this thread:
1. You can adjust the backlit keyboard brightness/off using ALT + brightness control keys.
2. Includes an Intel AX200 wi-fi card insted of Realtek!!! So delighted to confirm this as I normally rip out all Realtek cards and replace them with Intel.
What I learned on my own:
1. You can set up multiple "Desks [google.com]". Not sure if I will use this though.
2. If on a plane, do not use "stand" or "tent" modes on the tray table since it will slide right off. Stick with the regular "notebook" mode to utilize the rubber feet.
3. I guess Chrome OS creates it's own gateway and sets up a virtual NIC? Because the IP for my wi-fi card ("Google Zork"???) is showing as 100.115.92.XX and that doesn't coincide with my wi-fi network which uses 192.168.2.XX subnet.
4. Cannot adjust the time to sleep/screensaver.
5. These cases [amazon.com] are a perfect fit!
6. If you are configuring two of these things, do not put one on top of the other. Apparently there are magnets inside to act as sensors so the Chromebook knows if it is in notebook mode or tablet mode. If you close one Chromebook completely and set another one on top to configure, the physical keyboard and touchpad will no longer function on the one you are working on, and you will only be able to use the on-screen keyboard. It took me far too long to realize this!
Tips and things I did so far:
0. Updated to the latest version of Chrome OS (Settings > About ChromeOS > Check for Updates). I am now on 104.0.5112.110.
1. "Uninstalled" the web-wrapped versions of GMail, Calendar, Maps, News, Photos, and YouTube. Then installed the Play Store (Android) versions for offline use.
2. Installed Solid Explorer from the Play Store.
3. Increased font size dramatically so I could read it without my reading glasses (Settings > Device > Displays > Display Size). I am using the second largest option.
4. Enlarged the mouse cursor (Settings > Accessibility > Manage Accessibility Features > Mouse and Keyboard > enable Show large mouse cursor then adjust the slider). I am using about 30% in from the left.
5. (Optional/personal pref) Enabled tap dragging and Reverse Scrolling (Settings > Device > Mouse and touchpad > Touchpad).
6. Uninstalled all apps that I would never use.
7. Read the User Guide! It's sparse, but still recommended. You can download it here https://download.lenovo
It's a $150 Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook with support through 2029, 1080p display, and pen... and it's $150... you really can't stomach the idea of popping a micro SD card in?
Who let this guy in here?
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Edit: I just saw that others answered your question first. The Intel module was a pleasant surprise.
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Edit: I just saw that others answered your question first. The Intel module was a pleasant surprise.
https://support.lenovo.
A good link to bookmark!
set up a linux partition linux on the chromebook. (google how to do it, it is only a few optoins under settings) give it 10gigs.
Once you start the terminal type in these commands one a time after each is finished
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install libreoffice
sudo apt-get install audacity
sudo apt-get install putty
sudo apt-get install gedit
sudo apt-get install gtkterm
sudo apt-get install kolourpaint
sudo apt-get install gnome-calculator
sudo apt-get install remmina
sudo apt-get install filezilla
sudo apt-get install convertall
sudo apt-get install keepassx
sudo apt-get install gimp
sudo apt-get install cutecom
sudo apt-get install thunderbird
sudo apt-get install yakuake
sudo apt-get install dolphin
sudo apt-get install vlc
sudo apt-get install texmaker
sudo apt-get install mykunzhurts
sudo apt-get install transmission
sudo apt-get install bleachbit
sudo apt-get install rhythmbox
you will now have a bunch of cool linux apps that you can use offline.
this makes it more like a windows style laptop.
you should have 6.5gig free on the main chromeos partition and 3.2gb free in the linux partition after all the app installs
Used them since the old school IBM days. Have owned probably 15 over the years and I've loved them all. There really isn't another choice, IMO. The Trackpoint is so good and they are (still) built like tanks!
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Dont know what is really wrong here. Any chromebook champion here who know about any troubleshooting steps that can help me fix this?
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Dont know what is really wrong here. Any chromebook champion here who know about any troubleshooting steps that can help me fix this?
My 6900 has bent hinge, trackpoint keys are also not stable (often stuck). I am going to return or get a replacement (if it does not take long time).
My 6900 has bent hinge, trackpoint keys are also not stable (often stuck). I am going to return or get a replacement (if it does not take long time).
I already wrote a five page essay on the C13, and only one time did a keystroke registered twice which was the W key, but that could have just been me lol
The trackpoint system seemed janky at first, I've never used it before, but now I'm good at it after using it exclusively for two days lol
Can you show a picture of your bent hinge? Are you the one that also said something about them not being parallel?
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I already wrote a five page essay on the C13, and only one time did a keystroke registered twice which was the W key, but that could have just been me lol
The trackpoint system seemed janky at first, I've never used it before, but now I'm good at it after using it exclusively for two days lol
Can you show a picture of your bent hinge? Are you the one that also said something about them not being parallel?
https://imgur.com/a/TnY4JYV
https://imgur.com/a/SVm34Pl
Also, thanks for confirming the cheaply designed trackpoint keys. The CS told it was not normal...
https://imgur.com/a/TnY4JYV
Also, thanks for confirming the cheaply designed trackpoint keys. The CS told it was not normal...
I had a Toshiba 10 yrs ago and the air/heat escape was on the right side.
Question. What's the purpose of the orange trackball thingy. Seems the mouse is way more useful and purposeful than the trackball. What am I missing?
Anybody figured that by any chance?
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daughter been using a CB for a while.
middle school, now in HS. her cb is ageing. no more updates.
wanted to get her a real LT, w10,
that she can use for remaining years in HS + then in C.
alternatively, if i get this she can use for next 3 years
and in 3 years , get a W LT
Anybody figured that by any chance?
https://imgur.com/a/TnY4JYV
https://imgur.com/a/SVm34Pl
Also, thanks for confirming the cheaply designed trackpoint keys. The CS told it was not normal...
Edit: Actually, my hinges look just like yours in tablet mode, and I don't think that it's a defect, because the hinges are wedge shaped and have a particular rotating mechanism. If They're sturdy and rotate smooth like mine then they're absolutely fine.
Though yours look a little scuffed and there seems to be something sticking out of one...
I don't see how the trackpoint buttons could be fixed without a redesign, but let us know if your replacement doesn't have this issue.
I had a Toshiba 10 yrs ago and the air/heat escape was on the right side.
Question. What's the purpose of the orange trackball thingy. Seems the mouse is way more useful and purposeful than the trackball. What am I missing?
This short video explains how you use the trackpoint.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9ya4dU
Anybody figured that by any chance?
Hell, even trying to add a backlit keyboard to a version of the same laptop that doesn't requires soldering and there's no guarantee it will work. I've spent so many hours trying to do these things with various cheap devices, but it's just not worth the trouble.
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