IBM Thinkpad 760XL - Revision history

Andrei.boiu at 13:15, 20 January 2022

2022-01-20T13:15:21Z

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	The CPU implementation is reasonable. Compared with older IBM Thinkpad 760 models the CPU is actively cooled, reducing unpleasant heat accumulation even though fan noise is noticeable.		The CPU implementation is reasonable. Compared with older IBM Thinkpad 760 models the CPU is actively cooled, reducing unpleasant heat accumulation even though fan noise is noticeable.

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	It seems that the platform was actually designed in the first edition Pentium processors era, around 1994, explaining the quirks of its implementation, such as no USB support. The keyboard is durable and with good tactile feedback. The trackpoint is mediocre in terms of reliability clearly below the level of the classic, renowned IBM quality.		It seems that the platform was actually designed in the first edition Pentium processors era, around 1994, explaining the quirks of its implementation, such as no USB support. The keyboard is durable and with good tactile feedback. The trackpoint is mediocre in terms of reliability clearly below the level of the classic, renowned IBM quality.

Andrei.boiu at 00:36, 28 December 2021

2021-12-28T00:36:49Z

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	The CPU implementation is reasonable. Compared with older IBM Thinkpad 760 models the CPU is actively cooled, reducing unpleasant heat accumulation even though fan noise is noticeable.		The CPU implementation is reasonable. Compared with older IBM Thinkpad 760 models the CPU is actively cooled, reducing unpleasant heat accumulation even though fan noise is noticeable.

			<youtube width="500" height="250">zuZGL50_lHE</youtube>

	It seems that the platform was actually designed in the first edition Pentium processors era, around 1994, explaining the quirks of its implementation, such as no USB support. The keyboard is durable and with good tactile feedback. The trackpoint is mediocre in terms of reliability clearly below the level of the classic, renowned IBM quality.		It seems that the platform was actually designed in the first edition Pentium processors era, around 1994, explaining the quirks of its implementation, such as no USB support. The keyboard is durable and with good tactile feedback. The trackpoint is mediocre in terms of reliability clearly below the level of the classic, renowned IBM quality.

Andrei.boiu at 09:27, 23 September 2021

2021-09-23T09:27:47Z

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Andrei.boiu at 20:48, 20 September 2021

2021-09-20T20:48:37Z

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	\| Compact, flexible configuration (two RAM slots, removable drives) \|\| Somewhat small palmrest		\| Compact, flexible configuration (two RAM slots, removable drives) \|\| Somewhat small palmrest
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	\| Good speakers \|\| Rare (proprietary) four pin power supply connector		\| Good speakers, easy access to RAM and drives\|\| Rare (proprietary) four pin power supply connector
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Andrei.boiu: /* Greatest features & flaws */

2021-08-31T20:52:50Z

Greatest features & flaws

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	== Greatest features & flaws ==		== Greatest features & flaws ==
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			\| Very good colour gamut for TFT screen (great backlight) \|\| Degrading rubberized case coating
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			\| Compact, flexible configuration (two RAM slots, removable drives) \|\| Somewhat small palmrest
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			\| Good speakers \|\| Rare (proprietary) four pin power supply connector
			\|}

	== Review ==		== Review ==

Andrei.boiu: /* Greatest features & flaws = */

2021-08-31T05:55:43Z

Greatest features & flaws =

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	Good plastic quality means that cracks of internal plastic are less common than on other models but the model by itself is not immune. Although the hard-drive is not as easily accesible as on more modern Thinkpads, it is quite easy to remove, requiring full disassembly of the entire chassis is highly annoying. Going further with bad design choices, the LCD screen lamp is mounted vertically and it is very difficult to replace, requiring a full disassembly of the display. This means that you rarely can repair a screen without damaging or affecting something else with dust or slight manipulation mistakes.		Good plastic quality means that cracks of internal plastic are less common than on other models but the model by itself is not immune. Although the hard-drive is not as easily accesible as on more modern Thinkpads, it is quite easy to remove, requiring full disassembly of the entire chassis is highly annoying. Going further with bad design choices, the LCD screen lamp is mounted vertically and it is very difficult to replace, requiring a full disassembly of the display. This means that you rarely can repair a screen without damaging or affecting something else with dust or slight manipulation mistakes.

	== Greatest features & flaws ===		== Greatest features & flaws ==


	== Review ==		== Review ==

Andrei.boiu at 05:55, 31 August 2021

2021-08-31T05:55:29Z

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	== Durability and Repair-ability ==		== Durability and Repair-ability ==
	Good plastic quality means that cracks of internal plastic are less common than on other models but the model by itself is not immune. Although the hard-drive is not as easily accesible as on more modern Thinkpads, it is quite easy to remove, requiring full disassembly of the entire chassis is highly annoying. Going further with bad design choices, the LCD screen lamp is mounted vertically and it is very difficult to replace, requiring a full disassembly of the display. This means that you rarely can repair a screen without damaging or affecting something else with dust or slight manipulation mistakes.		Good plastic quality means that cracks of internal plastic are less common than on other models but the model by itself is not immune. Although the hard-drive is not as easily accesible as on more modern Thinkpads, it is quite easy to remove, requiring full disassembly of the entire chassis is highly annoying. Going further with bad design choices, the LCD screen lamp is mounted vertically and it is very difficult to replace, requiring a full disassembly of the display. This means that you rarely can repair a screen without damaging or affecting something else with dust or slight manipulation mistakes.

			== Greatest features & flaws ===


	== Review ==		== Review ==

Andrei.boiu at 22:36, 29 August 2021

2021-08-29T22:36:00Z

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	*VGA Output		*VGA Output
	*10.8V 4800mAh Li Ion rechargeable battery		*10.8V 4800mAh Li Ion rechargeable battery
	*Dual PS/2, Serial, Parallel ports		*Dual PS/2, Serial, Parallel, Infrared ports
	*20V power supply (separate)		*20V power supply (separate)

Andrei.boiu at 22:20, 29 August 2021

2021-08-29T22:20:34Z

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	== Best retro purpose ==		== Best retro purpose ==
	Early Windows 95 era gaming released before 1997 or as office computer. Unfortunately, despite the somewhat adequate CPU speed, the video chipset is very slow (designed in 1994) and only DOS era games run reasonably fast and only those that do not require SVGA resolution and operate only on VGA, MCGA, 320x200 in 256 colors. The good RAM size expansion options are great for vintage gaming purposes.		Early Windows 95 era gaming for titles released before 1997 or as an office computer. Unfortunately, despite the somewhat adequate CPU speed, the video chipset is very slow (designed in 1994) and only DOS era games run reasonably fast and only those that do not require SVGA resolution and operate only on VGA, MCGA, 320x200 in 256 colors. The good RAM size expansion options are great for vintage gaming purposes.

	== Benchmarks ==		== Benchmarks ==

Andrei.boiu: /* Features */

2021-08-29T22:18:04Z

Features

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	*2.1, 3 or 5.1GB 4200rpm PATA HDD		*2.1, 3 or 5.1GB 4200rpm PATA HDD
			*UltraBayThick with 1.44MB Floppy or CD-ROM drive

	=== Other ===		=== Other ===