About six years ago I bought a Lenovo ThinkPad T510. It's completely satisfying, except that the keyboard needs to be replaced and the battery loses its ability to charge within two years. You can replace your keyboard and battery for less than $ 100. Is there a reason to replace the machine besides these factors? If I bought a Windows 10 computer, can I continue running Windows 7? Pablo
There is no universal answer to the first question. The time it takes to sell, repurpose, or recycle an old PC depends on many factors. Some are technical, such as specs, build quality, and whether you're actually running Windows 10. Some are personal, such as purpose of use, how much you can save, and whether time is worth it.
The case depends on the situation. Very old PCs used only for personal e-mail, especially if you run out of cash, it's not worth replacing. On the other hand, if time is very worthwhile as in a financial organization, it may be reasonable to replace a high-end machine in the company just a few months later.
But the second question is easy. Windows 7 started in 2009 and ended its January 2020 support period. After that, there are no more security patches, except for companies that can and will pay. The Windows 7 Extended Security Update for Windows Enterprise Edition costs $ 25 per device in the first year, $ 50 in the second year, and $ 100 in the third year. Windows 7 Pro charges are doubled, but only half of the typical charge for Windows XP support expansion.
In the sense that Windows 10 Pro can be set up to look and work very similar to Windows 7 Pro, it makes no sense to pay for extending the life of Windows 7 unless your business relies entirely on it.
Even if you ignore security risks, running Windows 7 on hardware designed for Windows 10 is not a good idea. The manufacturer does not test the system with outdated operating systems. Some parts of the Qualified Vendor List (QVL) may not work.
It doesn't mean you can't. It is said to be avoided with unnecessary risks.
6 and out
When I was six, I replaced my old laptop and desktop PC and I think this is a smart strategy. The old machine still works, but in general, it would have been left behind due to technological advances. In your case, the T510 doesn't have a UEFI system that offers a quick start, an M.2 slot for a faster SSD module, USB-C or Thunderbolt for faster connections, better on-chip graphics with video support, and a camera for Windows Hello. . Face recognition logon etc. It also fell out on a touch screen with tablet and pen features.
Of course, you can improve the performance of your Lenovo ThinkPad T510 by adding more memory and replacing the original hard drive with a faster SSD. Not everyone can do it. We all have seen trends in sealed cases, soldered memory and storage chips, bonded batteries, etc. This makes them more disposable because they cost more to repair or upgrade your laptop.
Older PCs consume more power and therefore cost more to run. Mid-range processors haven't gotten much faster, but the more cores, the smoother they work. Intel over the last decade More performance per wattThan primitive performance. A typical laptop processor now runs on a TDP of about 15W and goes down to 6W instead of 35W or 45W. This new processor generates less heat, making it thinner, lighter and more portable notebook. Lower power consumption also provides longer battery life.
Also, after six years, it's not bad about discarding your laptop. Partly because after 3 years I used a laptop. My laptop does a lot of useful work and usually costs less or equal to a smartphone with less useful work and only half lasting.
In addition, we value your time, especially as you get closer to the end of your life. Some people think that they save resources by using an older system that can't cope with dozens or hundreds of browser tabs, takes long to download inflated web pages, and takes a long time to load programs or copy files. It is a waste of human resources. I do not waste
Pros and cons of the ThinkPad T510
The 15.6-inch ThinkPad T510 is a premium product designed for business and is better than the average notebook of the day. Appeared at the end of 2010, the design is nine years old. Premium features include a Firewire 400 port and probably won't be used. The biggest problem is not on Lenovo's Windows 10 compatibility list. However, some people can install, download and use the 1903 version. Once installed, your Windows 7 product code needs to be certified, so you don't have to pay anything. And if all else fails, you can install Linux.
Unfortunately, even though the ThinkPad T510 runs Windows 10, there are many limitations. These include screen resolution (1366 x 768 pixels), slow USB 2 ports, fairly slow drive speed (3Gbps, not SATA 6Gbps, no M.2 slots), low memory (8GB max), and slow CPUs.
As mentioned, the T510 is upgradable. Since you have 6GB of memory, we recommend replacing 2GB Simm with a 4GB module and increasing it to 8GB. However, at Crucial's US site, it's worth $ 49.99 or $ 66.99 by replacing the hard drive with a 250GB or 500GB SSD. Find a cheaper alternative to live in Mexico. SSDs make a big difference in laptop responsiveness.
Unfortunately, nothing can be done about the first generation Core i5-540M, but it has survived well. The password score for the i5-540M is 2,452, which is the minimum figure for running Windows 10 at a usable speed. It's basically as fast as the Intel Pentium Silver N5000, a cheap, battery-efficient 6W chip. The Core i5-540M's TDP is 35W.
If you buy something like the T510 today, you'll get a 15W Core i5-8265U or better. Thinking of the i5-8265U as the starting point for serious laptops, I got 8,000 Passmark points. The core has four cores and eight threads, and the i5-540M has two cores and four threads. According to the UserBenchmark website, the i5-8265U is 141{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} faster and 3x faster with all threads. Notice the difference.
option?
If you don't want to spend a lot of money, spend the amount you spent on the T510 for a modified ThinkPad with the latest processors like the T510 or X250.
To replace the T510 with an equivalent today, go to the 14-inch T490 rather than the 15.6-inch T590. Choose from a variety of ports including Core i5 or i7 processor, 8GB or 16GB memory, 128GB to 1TB SSD choice, excellent Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) screen and USB-C / Thunderbolt 3.Thickness is 16.7mm and weight is 1.35 kg, T510 is more than double (35.8mm), more than double (2.8kg).
There are even sexier options like the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and the Yoga C940 with 10th generation core processors.
But dual-screen machines seem to be coming, so anyone who spends this kind of money will not have to buy a new laptop for about a year. The Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581 is an amazing job and the 14-inch ZenBook Duo UX481 is a more portable and affordable alternative. Last week, Microsoft previewed its own dual-screen machine, Surface Neo Windows laptop, and Surface Duo Android phone about a year later.
Microsoft and Asus have been confused with "secondary displays" since 2005. Asus introduced a prototype hinged dual-screen ebook reader in 2009, and Microsoft's courier drew attention before it was canceled in 2010. Join with the Lenovo Book switched from Windows to Android.
I've seen a lot of terrible machines, but the Surface Duo looks real. We expect every major manufacturer to release their own version, making it a new form factor just like on Surface Pro. You won't be surprised to see a dual screen iPad…
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