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    Any T560 owners around? :)

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Terarant, Jul 16, 2018.

  1. Terarant

    Terarant Notebook Enthusiast

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    ...Because if so I'm about to join your ranks ;oD
    I got truly attached to my e530, but it's dying due to windows updates :( so I found a good deal on this laptop, which is a sizeable upgrade while being similar in terms of interface and that.

    A few questions:

    - The Lenovo datasheet suggests that I can downgrade to Win7 Pro :D Is that correct? Does that bring the famous FP reader security issues back? Lenovo say they fixed it, but I'm not convinced.

    - Are there play/pause buttons in the top row of the keyboard (as with older TPs)? if not, can I map some to that?

    - How is the screen (really)?

    - My model is European, but I also need to use it in the UK area. Can I use the power cord (not the brick) from my E530? Are they compatible? (I have a high-quality adapter, but can't find it atm.)

    - I don't know if my order contains the second battery. How long does the first one last?

    That's all for now. I really hope this works out, as it would be nice to have a machine that doesn't make weird noises or take ages to load anything. TIA for answers :)
     
    Terarant, Jul 16, 2018
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    Terarant Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh, one more thing: I've been hearing a lot about Lenovo putting a lot of anti-privacy-ware in TPs since I bought my last one. Do they affect the T560? And if so, what can I do about it? <: )
     
    Terarant, Jul 20, 2018
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    if you install lenovo vantage from the app store don't get it collect information
     
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    Oh. that's actually on my current laptop too. should I get rid of it? :eek:
     
    Terarant, Jul 21, 2018
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    it's a good utility but just make sure the information sharing is disabled

    also recommend using oosu10 to disable the windows telemetry
     
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    The UK lead should be compatible with all 3 pin laptop adaptors and that includes ThinkPad chargers.

    Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
     
    michealscott, Jul 22, 2018
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    ah yes

    a word about the adapter too, since it's auto switching it should work with all country
     
    Mobius 1, Jul 22, 2018
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    michealscott, Jul 22, 2018
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