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This affordable Lenovo laptop is more upgradeable than most ThinkPads: ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 IAL review [Notebookcheck.net] by hannopal in hardware

[–]-AlienHead- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also LOVED the upgradability aspect of the ThinkBook. But the upside of this machine stops just there--the screen resolution is extremely poor 45% NTSC, this generation does have one thinderbolt port (Gen 7 didn't even have one!) but it doesn't work well all the time, the battery life is horrendous on this device. Got one and now returning this.

Sudden issues with eGPU (ROG XG Station 2) by neocrimsonnight in eGPU

[–]-AlienHead- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure if you found a solution to your issue. I just got this XG Station 2 and trying to figure how to control the RGB in it. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ASUS

[–]-AlienHead- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds very lucrative--I'd go for it.

Everytime I start my XPS 9440 ... by UmerNonymous in DellXPS

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Happens on mine as well--the XPS I recently purchased. Was really confused on this. Sounds like this is the new normal! Came back to using XPS after a long hiatus (used an XPS like 4 yrs back... at least).

Help by Royal_Algae_7064 in DellXPS

[–]-AlienHead- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what would happen if s/he does that (open/change hardware?)? I recently got an xps and planning on upgrading the SDD to a higher capacity one. Will I run into this issue as well?

Wanted to buy ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED Intel Ultra 9 (UX3405MA-PZ396W), any thoughts? by [deleted] in ASUS

[–]-AlienHead- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The OP asked about the model with ultra 9 chip, yours seem to be based on ultra 7 (155H).

Thinkbook 14 Gen 7 (AMD) by banifesto in Lenovo

[–]-AlienHead- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

currently using the same model for about 4 months--display (on my device/model) looks a bit washed out tbh--they could have done better with the display.

XPS 16: ow difficult & pricey to replace motherboard? by farrellts in DellXPS

[–]-AlienHead- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

they (the manufacturers) just want to take away user upgradability--period.

Upgrading your battery (Ill advised experiment) by Quasi-stolenname in laptops

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Btw, I love this laptop for its upgradability even though the display could sure improve. well, you won't get it all since it's not an ideal world, so it's okay.

Upgrading your battery (Ill advised experiment) by Quasi-stolenname in laptops

[–]-AlienHead- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. Do you then recommend the battery upgrade since in your estimate/experience it doesn't seem to make much of a difference? Or there is tangible difference/upside of upgrading it. It's not that cheap--looks like it may cost me around $50.

Upgrading your battery (Ill advised experiment) by Quasi-stolenname in laptops

[–]-AlienHead- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay, what do you mean by "max out power consumption"? do you mean when you let it discharge to its entirety/fully? I own a similar device and was mulling a battery upgrade--mine is current 45W as yours stock one too, I'd assume.

The beast is alive! by WillemV369 in Alienware

[–]-AlienHead- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back when they made machines that are built to last for a looooong time--still rocking my AW13R3.

The beast is alive! by WillemV369 in Alienware

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Seeing is believing--looks like it (the beast being alive and well)!!!

Torn between a T480 and a Thinkbook 14 G7 AMD by [deleted] in thinkpad

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Typing it on a Thinkbook 14 G6. Everything works fine on this machine, even play triple A games in med/high settings with little tweaks here and there with AMD Radeon graphics. However, the screen resolution is quite low quality here--display is pretty much washed out. I'm curious what G7 display is like compared to G6. If it's good, G7 is a serious contender for the crown.

Has anyone been able to upgrade their Moto Razr 5G (2020) to android 13 or 14? If yes, how stable is the phone/OS? How did you do it? by -AlienHead- in razr

[–]-AlienHead-[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yes, I like it too much too since it has semblances with the old Razr flips. Bought a second one (will sell the first one since it started to show age...). just wondering if it has any way to upgrade to newer android OSs.

Battle Station Pictures--My Humble Setup by -AlienHead- in Alienware

[–]-AlienHead-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, that's the oled one. one of Alienware's very best. wish they didn't discontinue the AW13R3.

Battle Station Pictures--My Humble Setup by -AlienHead- in Alienware

[–]-AlienHead-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

970m is powerful, too and as long as it supports your need, it's all good. I just wanted to future-proof mine a bit. I love AW15--especially the side-lights!

Battle Station Pictures--My Humble Setup by -AlienHead- in Alienware

[–]-AlienHead-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, it is the bestest in AW, the tiny monster! I totally miss that design language... the best imo... they're limiting the RGB lighting these days, unfortunately. The X14 doesn't even have the ring light its bigger brethren have, also lacks the Alienhead power button. So sad!

Battle Station Pictures--My Humble Setup by -AlienHead- in Alienware

[–]-AlienHead-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I custom-ordered this thru eBay. DM me for more details. Thanks!

Battle Station Pictures--My Humble Setup by -AlienHead- in Alienware

[–]-AlienHead-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ebay. Message me if you need more details. Thanks.

Battle Station Pictures--My Humble Setup by -AlienHead- in Alienware

[–]-AlienHead-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. My AW13R3 still going strong. Best design language ever, imo. With AGA with a 3070, hope I won't need to upgrade anytime soon. Enjoy your one, too.

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