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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It goes away when I shut and open the chromebook but reappears within a few seconds.
Guess it is going back. It's too obvious, right in the left center.
***Edit*** I could only return. No exchange as they don't have any stock. Supposedly checked with a supervisor and was told they show no additional stock on the way, so a refund was the only option.
My 6900 has hinge issue and I wanted to get replacement, but CS told me it is OOS and there is no way to get it. So I have to return and refund. SAD STORY
My 6900 has hinge issue and I wanted to get replacement, but CS told me it is OOS and there is no way to get it. So I have to return and refund. SAD STORY
It goes away when I shut and open the chromebook but reappears within a few seconds.
Guess it is going back. It's too obvious, right in the left center.
***Edit*** I could only return. No exchange as they don't have any stock. Supposedly checked with a supervisor and was told they show no additional stock on the way, so a refund was the only option.
edit: your issues may be covered by the warranty, so if you're willing to go the repair route that could be an option.
btw, has anyone tried to increase or replace the asus 17.3 hard drive storage? the thing is so huge. i am sure theres plently of extra room in there to upgrade. 32gb is not enough.
(dont remember now).
sold all of them for handsome profit.
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
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do you know what his app is for the line "sudo apt-get install mykunzhurts"?
do you know what his app is for the line "sudo apt-get install mykunzhurts"?
otherwise it's very nice and i'm impressed by the build quality especially. i got the 6800.
Actually, this and the shimmer you see at the edges of the display is fairly common for displays with glass touchscreens. My Acer Spin 513 and 514 were exactly the same.
do you know what his app is for the line "sudo apt-get install mykunzhurts"?
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