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    Specific ThinkPad Wallpaper

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by lineS of flight, Jul 6, 2010.

  1. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi...

    I was wondering if any of you folks remember an old ThinkPad wall paper - it used to be available in blue and grey colours (and maybe black too). It just had the word "Think" written in white with the red dot in the characteristic ThinkPad way, which was either at the top right edge or the bottom left edge or something like that.

    I have been hunting for it for a while. If anyone has it, could you please share it with me?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    lineS of flight, Jul 6, 2010
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    maybe you should ask Erik
     
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    Me likes it, Komrade! :D :cool:
    Great link! +1 rep from me!
     
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    Thanks for the links Erik! Much appreciated!
     
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    Thanks guys. But you know I have not found that one I initially was referring to. It looked very similar to the "Lenovo Swoosh" wallpaper, except that it only had the word "Think" in the TP style. It was written in either white or black and had a red dot on the 'i'.

    Maybe I should make one of my own. Which leads me to ask: How does one remove the word "lenovo" from a wallpaper and include the word "think"? Obviously, it's got to look seamless.

    I am also quite sure there was a world map (like the one available from the links you guys have posted above) - it was grey in colour and had the word Think in white (with the red dot of course).

    Does this not ring a bell? Especially with the experienced TP users?
     
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    I think I know which ones you're referring to, and I know I have at least the black one. (pretty sure the white one too)
    Once I get home later this evening from work, I'll post them to my flickr and post a link here.
    Do you have a specific res you'd like? I think I may just have one size, but in case I have a variety of sizes...
     
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  11. vinuneuro

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    Is this the one? I'd like to get my hands on it minus the desktop.
     

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    Yes, but slightly different I think (don't recall the red nub towards the top being there). I know I have the black one (it's the wallpaper and login screen on my W7 T400), but am not sure on the other colors.
    I'll post what I have later tonight.
     
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    The red nub is the cursor iirc in the T400s touchscreen models, not part of the wallpaper. Please post the black version you have. :)
     
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    How do you change the login screen? Thanks.
     
    lineS of flight, Jul 9, 2010
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    Tweaks.com Logon Changer for Microsoft Windows 7

    the three images above are from the Lenovo Win 7 preload and are used for both the desktop background and logon screen.
     
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    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Thanks. Quick question though...this small program does not mess with the Win 7 files does it and can be uninstalled with little or no problems? I ask because when I was on XP, I had downloaded some theme changers (forget from where, but was very well known at the time; I think it was called Thoosje or something like that) which messed it up. Eventually opted for Vista, which is what I was trying to make XP look like!
     
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    not sure... never used it myself.   but, the description says it can be reverted at any time.   it's also the #1 recommended app for this very task.
     
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    LegendaryKA8 Nutty ThinkPad Guy

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    I just tried it... all it takes to revert to the default Win7 login screen is to hit the button saying 'revert to default'. Works like a charm.
     
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    Hi there, was looking for something like what you want and found this:

    http://www.deskoo.net/upimg/allimg/071219/1680x1050-Thinkdots.jpg

    Wondering if this is what u are after!

    Cheers!
     
    Azrielsc, Aug 2, 2010
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  23. lineS of flight

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    Something like that but without the Lenovo name appearing.

    Thanks

    Edit: I use the attached now. I like the overall effect.
     

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    Ah looks simple and elegant. Cool! Love the log on tweak as well.
     
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    I make my own:

    [​IMG]



    [​IMG]
     
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    :eek: Those look great! What program do you use to make them?
     
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    Oh, there wasn't much heavy lifting on my part. I found the images on deviant art and added the lettering myself via the Gimp.
     
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    Very Nice! Damn! I should request you to make one for me to too! Would you?
     
    lineS of flight, Aug 3, 2010
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    Perhaps, what do you like?
     
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    Wow! Thanks! Maybe just the word "Think" (written in white (with a red dot on the "I") and/ or written in Red (with a white dot on the "I") on a gray/ back background say on the upper right quadrant of the screen?

    Thanks again!

    Edit: I forgot to add, for a 1280x800 res screen? Gosh! I am asking for too much!
     
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    man, Zaz you rival Picasso with your artistic talent....
     
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  32. ZaZ

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    [​IMG]
     
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    Nice! Very nice indeed! Thanks. Downloaded (and will be appropriately attributed where applicable!)

    Now, I am going to get a bit more adventurous with a few variations:

    (1) Is it possible to get a reflection of sorts under the word "Think" like in the image I currently use as my wallpaper? As the word is place on the upper right quadrant, the reflection would be like a band of gray that spreads down over the rest of the space.

    (2) Is it possible to have a delicate filigree-style graphic along the left side of the screen? This would probably look good in some dark gray colour and would probably provide some "fill" to the black background...no? Perhaps, you as an artist would be able to rethink that in...well...more artistic terms?

    Am I being able to convey what I am getting at?

    Thanks a ton for the image!

    +1 Rep
     
    lineS of flight, Aug 3, 2010
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  34. huntnyc

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    Great dark simple elegant background zaz and thanks.

    Gary
     
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  35. ZaZ

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    You're welcome. Here you go LoF:

    [​IMG]
     
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  36. lineS of flight

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    Zaz!!!! That is damn cool!!!!! Thanks!!!!! It's perfect!!!! You are a genius!
     
    lineS of flight, Aug 3, 2010
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    I love it too Zaz!

    Thumbs up :D
     
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  38. lead_org

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    We already know Zaz is a genius, but this also confirmed he is artistic too...
     
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    Since we are sharing here's something I put together to use for the logon screen. And since I am a c&h fan, here's matching wallpaper once you login:

    [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    Not bad, not bad at all.
     
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    the colour looks nice with the leafs... and the cartoon character (like Tigger) is good fun too.
     
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  42. lineS of flight

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    @chupacabras: Very nice! Thanks!
     
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    You didn't grow up on Calvin and Hobbes down under!? :)
     
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