IBM Thinkpad T22 - Revision history

Andrei.boiu at 09:28, 23 September 2021

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 == Durability and Repair-ability ==
 The plastic quality of certain parts is not so great but the chassis is quite durable. Access to the hard-drive is straightforward, requiring only a single unscrew. LCD screen lamp is mounted horizontally and it is not very difficult to replace, but it requires a partial disassembly of the display. The electronics circuitry is fairly durable and the laptop should have some lifespan remaining if properly maintained. The rubberized coating that flakes over time is one of the most annoying feature of the laptop, as the smell, dirt and stickiness of its gets worse as the laptop aged. It can be cleaned with careful wiping using a smooth sponge and mild concentration iso-propyl alcohol or another alcohol solution.
 == Review ==

Andrei.boiu at 22:44, 29 August 2021

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	== Durability and Repair-ability ==		== Durability and Repair-ability ==
	The plastic quality of certain parts is not so great but the chassis is quite durable. Access to the hard-drive is straightforward, requiring only a single unscrew. LCD screen lamp is mounted horizontally and it is not very difficult to replace, but it requires a partial disassembly of the display. The electronics circuitry is fairly durable and the laptop should have some lifespan remaining if properly maintained.		The plastic quality of certain parts is not so great but the chassis is quite durable. Access to the hard-drive is straightforward, requiring only a single unscrew. LCD screen lamp is mounted horizontally and it is not very difficult to replace, but it requires a partial disassembly of the display. The electronics circuitry is fairly durable and the laptop should have some lifespan remaining if properly maintained. The rubberized coating that flakes over time is one of the most annoying feature of the laptop, as the smell, dirt and stickiness of its gets worse as the laptop aged. It can be cleaned with careful wiping using a smooth sponge and mild concentration iso-propyl alcohol or another alcohol solution.

	== Review ==		== Review ==

Andrei.boiu at 19:26, 15 August 2021

2021-08-15T19:26:22Z

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	IBM Thinkpad ~~T20~~ Overview		IBM Thinkpad T22 Overview

	== Features ==		== Features ==

Andrei.boiu at 19:23, 15 August 2021

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	== Review ==		== Review ==
	A midrange, quite slim, business laptop, released in 2000. It had quite a good mix of parts and a slim chassis. The choice of PC-100 SDRAM and dual RAM sockets, make for a good all-around laptop although the graphics chipset was quite on the low-end side. The lack of an ATI or NVIDIA graphics integration meant that 3D hardware rendering support was limited, especially at the native 1024x768 resolution. The system runs reasonably well Windows XP, if you really need it, but Windows 98 SE is the best choice, especially due to the good DOS sound emulation support.		A midrange, quite slim, business laptop, released in 2000. It had quite a good mix of parts and a slim chassis. The choice of PC-100 SDRAM and dual RAM sockets, make for a good all-around laptop although the graphics chipset was quite on the low-end side. The lack of an ATI or NVIDIA graphics integration meant that 3D hardware rendering support was limited, especially at the native 1024x768 resolution. The system runs reasonably well Windows XP, if you really need it, but Windows 98 SE is the best choice, especially due to the good DOS sound emulation support.

			Compared to the previous Thinkpad T21 series laptops the largest improvement comes from the slightly faster CPU. The graphics chipset is insufficiently improved.

	The graphics chipset is below average for such a great CPU. Running in 32bit colour is nearly impossible due to the 8MB of video ram and most games already used more than that amount when the laptop was released on the market. Unfortunately, the graphics chipset limitations will linger on upto the end of the T2x line, the T23 model still having the old S3 Graphics chipset. Also, the S3 Graphics chipset has serious limitations due to poor drivers so graphical glitches are quite common in 3D games, making quite a bad, although entirely true, experience of early 2000 low-end gaming.		The graphics chipset is below average for such a great CPU. Running in 32bit colour is nearly impossible due to the 8MB of video ram and most games already used more than that amount when the laptop was released on the market. Unfortunately, the graphics chipset limitations will linger on upto the end of the T2x line, the T23 model still having the old S3 Graphics chipset. Also, the S3 Graphics chipset has serious limitations due to poor drivers so graphical glitches are quite common in 3D games, making quite a bad, although entirely true, experience of early 2000 low-end gaming.

Andrei.boiu at 19:15, 15 August 2021

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	IBM Thinkpad ~~T22~~ Overview		IBM Thinkpad T20 Overview

	== Features ==		== Features ==
	*Intel Pentium III ~~650~~, ~~700~~ or ~~750~~ MHz CPU (socketed)		*Intel Pentium III 800, 900 or 1000 MHz CPU (socketed)
	*~~128MB~~ PC-100 DRAM standard onboard, 512MB max with 2x256MB modules(Intel 440BX chipset)		*128 or 256MB PC-100 DRAM standard onboard, 512MB max with 2x256MB modules(Intel 440BX chipset)
	*One of the following display sizes, on the same chassis and with different display bezel:		*One of the following display sizes, on the same chassis and with different display bezel:
	** 13.3" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)		** 13.3" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)
	** 14.1" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)		** 14.1" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)
	*S3 Savage IX8 video controller with 8MB VRAM		** 14.1" TFT display (1400x1050 resolution)
			*S3 Savage IX8+ video controller with 8MB VRAM
	*Cirrus Logic CrystalClear CS4624, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation		*Cirrus Logic CrystalClear CS4624, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation
	*Intel AC'97 Audio with a CS4297A codec		*Intel AC'97 Audio with a CS4297A codec

	*6, 12 or ~~20GB~~ 4200rpm PATA HDD		*10, 20 or 32GB 4200rpm PATA HDD

	*Ultrabay 2000 with CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive		*Ultrabay 2000 with CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
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	== Best retro purpose ==		== Best retro purpose ==
	Late DOS era gaming and Mid Windows 98 era gaming ~~for titles~~ released before 1998 or as office computer. This is ~~part of~~ the last laptop ~~series~~ to have true Soundblaster compatible DOS support as well as limited Windows 3.1 support due to the classic soundcard compatibility. Windows 98 support is quite good, having full Direct3D acceleration although it is realistically limited to DirectX7 and OpenGL 1.1. Screen scaling is good for a laptop of its time, but there is no special text scaling as in the Thinkpad 600E and 600X line. Games run fast on 640x480 resolution only if they do not require heavy 3D acceleration, then, the graphics chipset is limited to 512x384 or 400x300 resolution. This means that you can run Quake 3 and Unreal Tournament but at most in 640x480 resolutions and Need for Speed III should be run at even lower resolutions.		Late DOS era gaming and Mid Windows 98 era gaming released before 1998 or as office computer. This is actually the last laptop to have true Soundblaster compatible DOS support as well as limited Windows 3.1 support due to the classic soundcard compatibility. Windows 98 support is quite good, having full Direct3D acceleration although it is realistically limited to DirectX7 and OpenGL 1.1. Screen scaling is good for a laptop of its time, but there is no special text scaling as in the Thinkpad 600E and 600X line. Games run fast on 640x480 resolution only if they do not require heavy 3D acceleration, then, the graphics chipset is limited to 512x384 or 400x300 resolution. This means that you can run Quake 3 and Unreal Tournament but at most in 640x480 resolutions and Need for Speed III should be run at even lower resolutions.

	== Benchmarks ==		== Benchmarks ==
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	== Review ==		== Review ==
	A midrange, quite slim, business laptop, released in 2000. It had quite a good mix of parts and a slim chassis. The choice of PC-100 SDRAM and dual RAM sockets, make for a good all-around laptop although the graphics chipset was quite on the low-end side. The lack of an ATI or NVIDIA graphics integration meant that 3D hardware rendering support was limited, especially at the native 1024x768 resolution. The system runs reasonably well Windows XP, if you really need it, but Windows 98 SE is the best choice, especially due to the good DOS sound emulation support~~. Compared to the previous Thinkpad 600E/X series laptops the largest improvement comes from the slightly faster CPU and slightly improved graphics chipset~~.		A midrange, quite slim, business laptop, released in 2000. It had quite a good mix of parts and a slim chassis. The choice of PC-100 SDRAM and dual RAM sockets, make for a good all-around laptop although the graphics chipset was quite on the low-end side. The lack of an ATI or NVIDIA graphics integration meant that 3D hardware rendering support was limited, especially at the native 1024x768 resolution. The system runs reasonably well Windows XP, if you really need it, but Windows 98 SE is the best choice, especially due to the good DOS sound emulation support.

	The graphics chipset is below average for such a great CPU. Running in 32bit colour is nearly impossible due to the 8MB of video ram and most games already used more than that amount when the laptop was released on the market. Unfortunately, the graphics chipset limitations will linger on upto the end of the T2x line, the T23 model still having the old S3 Graphics chipset. Also, the S3 Graphics chipset has serious limitations due to poor drivers so graphical glitches are quite common in 3D games, making quite a bad, although entirely true, experience of early 2000 low-end gaming.		The graphics chipset is below average for such a great CPU. Running in 32bit colour is nearly impossible due to the 8MB of video ram and most games already used more than that amount when the laptop was released on the market. Unfortunately, the graphics chipset limitations will linger on upto the end of the T2x line, the T23 model still having the old S3 Graphics chipset. Also, the S3 Graphics chipset has serious limitations due to poor drivers so graphical glitches are quite common in 3D games, making quite a bad, although entirely true, experience of early 2000 low-end gaming.

Andrei.boiu at 19:13, 15 August 2021

2021-08-15T19:13:43Z

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	== Features ==		== Features ==
	*Intel Pentium III ~~800~~, ~~900~~ or ~~1000~~ MHz CPU (socketed)		*Intel Pentium III 650, 700 or 750 MHz CPU (socketed)
	*~~128 or 256MB~~ PC-100 DRAM standard onboard, 512MB max with 2x256MB modules(Intel 440BX chipset)		*128MB PC-100 DRAM standard onboard, 512MB max with 2x256MB modules(Intel 440BX chipset)
	*One of the following display sizes, on the same chassis and with different display bezel:		*One of the following display sizes, on the same chassis and with different display bezel:
	** 13.3" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)		** 13.3" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)
	** 14.1" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)		** 14.1" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)
	** 14.1" TFT display (1400x1050 resolution)		*S3 Savage IX8 video controller with 8MB VRAM
	*S3 Savage IX8+ video controller with 8MB VRAM
	*Cirrus Logic CrystalClear CS4624, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation		*Cirrus Logic CrystalClear CS4624, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation
	*Intel AC'97 Audio with a CS4297A codec		*Intel AC'97 Audio with a CS4297A codec

	*10, 20 or ~~32GB~~ 4200rpm PATA HDD		*6, 12 or 20GB 4200rpm PATA HDD

	*Ultrabay 2000 with CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive		*Ultrabay 2000 with CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
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	== Best retro purpose ==		== Best retro purpose ==
	Late DOS era gaming and Mid Windows 98 era gaming released before 1998 or as office computer. This is ~~actually~~ the last laptop to have true Soundblaster compatible DOS support as well as limited Windows 3.1 support due to the classic soundcard compatibility. Windows 98 support is quite good, having full Direct3D acceleration although it is realistically limited to DirectX7 and OpenGL 1.1. Screen scaling is good for a laptop of its time, but there is no special text scaling as in the Thinkpad 600E and 600X line. Games run fast on 640x480 resolution only if they do not require heavy 3D acceleration, then, the graphics chipset is limited to 512x384 or 400x300 resolution. This means that you can run Quake 3 and Unreal Tournament but at most in 640x480 resolutions and Need for Speed III should be run at even lower resolutions.		Late DOS era gaming and Mid Windows 98 era gaming for titles released before 1998 or as office computer. This is part of the last laptop series to have true Soundblaster compatible DOS support as well as limited Windows 3.1 support due to the classic soundcard compatibility. Windows 98 support is quite good, having full Direct3D acceleration although it is realistically limited to DirectX7 and OpenGL 1.1. Screen scaling is good for a laptop of its time, but there is no special text scaling as in the Thinkpad 600E and 600X line. Games run fast on 640x480 resolution only if they do not require heavy 3D acceleration, then, the graphics chipset is limited to 512x384 or 400x300 resolution. This means that you can run Quake 3 and Unreal Tournament but at most in 640x480 resolutions and Need for Speed III should be run at even lower resolutions.

	== Benchmarks ==		== Benchmarks ==
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	== Review ==		== Review ==
	A midrange, quite slim, business laptop, released in 2000. It had quite a good mix of parts and a slim chassis. The choice of PC-100 SDRAM and dual RAM sockets, make for a good all-around laptop although the graphics chipset was quite on the low-end side. The lack of an ATI or NVIDIA graphics integration meant that 3D hardware rendering support was limited, especially at the native 1024x768 resolution. The system runs reasonably well Windows XP, if you really need it, but Windows 98 SE is the best choice, especially due to the good DOS sound emulation support.		A midrange, quite slim, business laptop, released in 2000. It had quite a good mix of parts and a slim chassis. The choice of PC-100 SDRAM and dual RAM sockets, make for a good all-around laptop although the graphics chipset was quite on the low-end side. The lack of an ATI or NVIDIA graphics integration meant that 3D hardware rendering support was limited, especially at the native 1024x768 resolution. The system runs reasonably well Windows XP, if you really need it, but Windows 98 SE is the best choice, especially due to the good DOS sound emulation support. Compared to the previous Thinkpad 600E/X series laptops the largest improvement comes from the slightly faster CPU and slightly improved graphics chipset.

	The graphics chipset is below average for such a great CPU. Running in 32bit colour is nearly impossible due to the 8MB of video ram and most games already used more than that amount when the laptop was released on the market. Unfortunately, the graphics chipset limitations will linger on upto the end of the T2x line, the T23 model still having the old S3 Graphics chipset. Also, the S3 Graphics chipset has serious limitations due to poor drivers so graphical glitches are quite common in 3D games, making quite a bad, although entirely true, experience of early 2000 low-end gaming.		The graphics chipset is below average for such a great CPU. Running in 32bit colour is nearly impossible due to the 8MB of video ram and most games already used more than that amount when the laptop was released on the market. Unfortunately, the graphics chipset limitations will linger on upto the end of the T2x line, the T23 model still having the old S3 Graphics chipset. Also, the S3 Graphics chipset has serious limitations due to poor drivers so graphical glitches are quite common in 3D games, making quite a bad, although entirely true, experience of early 2000 low-end gaming.

Andrei.boiu at 19:07, 15 August 2021

2021-08-15T19:07:45Z

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	*128 or 256MB PC-100 DRAM standard onboard, 512MB max with 2x256MB modules(Intel 440BX chipset)		*128 or 256MB PC-100 DRAM standard onboard, 512MB max with 2x256MB modules(Intel 440BX chipset)
	*One of the following display sizes, on the same chassis and with different display bezel:		*One of the following display sizes, on the same chassis and with different display bezel:
	* 13.3" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)		** 13.3" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)
	* 14.1" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)		** 14.1" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)
	* 14.1" TFT display (1400x1050 resolution)		** 14.1" TFT display (1400x1050 resolution)
	*S3 Savage IX8+ video controller with 8MB VRAM		*S3 Savage IX8+ video controller with 8MB VRAM
	*Cirrus Logic CrystalClear CS4624, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation		*Cirrus Logic CrystalClear CS4624, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation

Andrei.boiu at 19:07, 15 August 2021

2021-08-15T19:07:18Z

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	*Intel Pentium III 800, 900 or 1000 MHz CPU (socketed)		*Intel Pentium III 800, 900 or 1000 MHz CPU (socketed)
	*128 or 256MB PC-100 DRAM standard onboard, 512MB max with 2x256MB modules(Intel 440BX chipset)		*128 or 256MB PC-100 DRAM standard onboard, 512MB max with 2x256MB modules(Intel 440BX chipset)
			*One of the following display sizes, on the same chassis and with different display bezel:
	* 13.3" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)		* 13.3" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)
			* 14.1" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)
			* 14.1" TFT display (1400x1050 resolution)
	*S3 Savage IX8+ video controller with 8MB VRAM		*S3 Savage IX8+ video controller with 8MB VRAM
	*Cirrus Logic CrystalClear CS4624, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation		*Cirrus Logic CrystalClear CS4624, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation
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	The graphics chipset is below average for such a great CPU. Running in 32bit colour is nearly impossible due to the 8MB of video ram and most games already used more than that amount when the laptop was released on the market. Unfortunately, the graphics chipset limitations will linger on upto the end of the T2x line, the T23 model still having the old S3 Graphics chipset. Also, the S3 Graphics chipset has serious limitations due to poor drivers so graphical glitches are quite common in 3D games, making quite a bad, although entirely true, experience of early 2000 low-end gaming.		The graphics chipset is below average for such a great CPU. Running in 32bit colour is nearly impossible due to the 8MB of video ram and most games already used more than that amount when the laptop was released on the market. Unfortunately, the graphics chipset limitations will linger on upto the end of the T2x line, the T23 model still having the old S3 Graphics chipset. Also, the S3 Graphics chipset has serious limitations due to poor drivers so graphical glitches are quite common in 3D games, making quite a bad, although entirely true, experience of early 2000 low-end gaming.

	The LCD TFT screen is alright, using a reasonably modern technology that offers relatively good contrast and response times. ~~Do not expect anything close to more modern~~ screens ~~and, especially~~, be ~~prepared for~~ odd failures such as fluorescent lamps that absorb mercury and run pink for a few moments on startup.		The LCD TFT screen is alright, using a reasonably modern technology that offers relatively good contrast and response times. High resolution screens are pointless with such a weak video chipset, that struggles even at 1024x768 resolutions. Expectations should be according to the laptop's timeline with added odd failures on some models such as fluorescent lamps that absorb mercury and run pink for a few moments on startup.

	The typical CPU implementation is very good. The Pentium III CPUs are quite powerful and also release more heat than previous generation Pentium IIIs. Fortunately, however, the CPU speed is slightly reduced in Windows 98 and DOS, limiting somewhat the stress of the system when the top CPU performance is not require. The active cooling is quite good, not overly noisy, reliable, relatively easy to clean. The inclusion of an USB 1.1 port is a major feature. The keyboard is durable and with good tactile feedback. The trackpoint is very good, being quite smooth, predictable as well as with quick response at the classic, renowned IBM quality. The palm rest is also very comfortable.		The typical CPU implementation is very good. The Pentium III CPUs are quite powerful and also release more heat than previous generation Pentium IIIs. Fortunately, however, the CPU speed is slightly reduced in Windows 98 and DOS, limiting somewhat the stress of the system when the top CPU performance is not require. The active cooling is quite good, not overly noisy, reliable, relatively easy to clean. The inclusion of an USB 1.1 port is a major feature. The keyboard is durable and with good tactile feedback. The trackpoint is very good, being quite smooth, predictable as well as with quick response at the classic, renowned IBM quality. The palm rest is also very comfortable.

Andrei.boiu at 19:00, 15 August 2021

2021-08-15T19:00:48Z

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	*Intel Pentium III 800, 900 or 1000 MHz CPU (socketed)		*Intel Pentium III 800, 900 or 1000 MHz CPU (socketed)
	*128 or 256MB PC-100 DRAM standard onboard, 512MB max with 2x256MB modules(Intel 440BX chipset)		*128 or 256MB PC-100 DRAM standard onboard, 512MB max with 2x256MB modules(Intel 440BX chipset)
	* 13.3" TFT display (1024x768 resolution~~, ? contrast ratio~~)		* 13.3" TFT display (1024x768 resolution)
	*S3 Savage IX8+ video controller with 8MB VRAM		*S3 Savage IX8+ video controller with 8MB VRAM
	*Cirrus Logic CrystalClear CS4624, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation		*Cirrus Logic CrystalClear CS4624, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation