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Thinkpad X60: what owners actually say
Owners revere the X60 as the last true classic ThinkPad but acknowledge it's too outdated for daily use
What owners complain about
- Age makes daily use impractical SOME
Owners explicitly state the X60 is 'a bit too old for that' when considering it as a daily driver. Released in 2006-2007, the hardware is now nearly 20 years old.
- Dead batteries SOME
Owners report batteries being entirely discharged after years of storage. One owner hasn't tried to turn it on in years. Battery rebuilding with new Li-Ion cells is suggested as a DIY fix.
- Performance limitations by modern standards FEW
The machine is from 2006-07 era; owners acknowledge it cannot serve as a primary work machine today.
What owners love
- Last great ThinkPad
One owner declares 'The X60s were the last great ThinkPad,' placing it above later T-series models that 'don't live up to the reputation.'
- Form factor love
Owners express genuine affection for the 4:3 form factor, calling it 'a really nice looking device' and praising the design.
- Exceptional repairability
One owner reports being able to 'disassemble and reassemble it to the last screw easily, no special tools besides a screwdriver, no glue, upgradeable' — highlighting the serviceability.
- Longevity
One unit reportedly 'still works as well as expected after 17 years, 5-6 of which it spent with heavy daily use' including extensive airport travel.
Surprising patterns
- The X60 sits at the exact IBM-to-Lenovo transition point — the 60 series was when branding switched to Lenovo, making it a historically significant model for collectors.
- The 4:3 aspect ratio still has a passionate following; multiple users specifically cite it as essential, not merely nostalgic.
- TrackPoint proficiency requires significant commitment: one owner describes two weeks for basic adjustment and two additional months to fully replace mouse usage, overcoming 22 years of mouse muscle memory.
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT
Anyone needing a modern daily driver — owners themselves concede the X60 is too old for practical daily use and is better suited as a collectible or nostalgia project.
Synthesised from 158 real owner comments across 5 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →