Now that CRTs have essentially disappeared from the marketplace, there's a technology gap for people who want an inexpensive monitor with a wide color gamut and wide contrast range. The least expensive solution would be to buy a used CRT, or somehow locate a new CRT. With its combination of price, c...

I interviewed someone from NASA a few years ago. He told me that NASA was issuing ThinkPads for the shuttle flights and International Space Station. Maybe NASA was testing how long a ThinkPad could function underwater before it stops working. He also said the ThinkPad configurations weren't recent v...

Here's a YouTube link for what must be the best commercial ever for a brand of notebook computers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGc1LrRoDW4 . I wonder if my X60s will bend like that if I throw it against a wall.

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I use these wallpapers on my ThinkPad: http://www.adni18.com/gallery/categories.php?cat_id=1. All are distinctive and colorful. The trick is to find ones that don't overwhelm the program icons.

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DavidE, can you please run test with a second known speed SD card, for example: .1GB Lexar (I don't have the model or ASIN #) is labeled as 32X . Lexar 32x SD Card Hard drive to SD card = 3 minutes 4 seconds SD card to hard drive = 5 minutes 20 seconds Because the Lexar is a 1GB card that formats t...

Could you do the file copy test I described above? SanDisk SD Card Hard drive to SD card = 3 minutes 33 seconds SD card to hard drive = 5 minutes 21 seconds Kingston SD Card Hard drive to SD card = 4 minutes 12 seconds SD card to hard drive = 5 minutes 16 seconds SanDisk USB Flash Drive Hard drive ...

>>Were these all 2GB? What were the speed ratings? The 2GB Kingston (ASIN #: B000EOMXM0) is listed on Amazon as having an "up to 5 MB/sec read speed and 1.5 MB/sec write speed." I use three of these. They seem to be the best bargain. The 2GB SanDisk (model #: SDSDB-2048) is a standard speed generic ...

smoothoperator wrote:Can the X6 ultrabase be run off battery power?

I have an X6 that I purchased for my X60s. When attached, it can run off the X60s' internal battery, which comes in handy for watching DVDs when traveling.

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Anybody try putting high capacity cards in it, like 2GB or 4GB? I use 2GB SD cards with my X60s all the time. No problems with the SanDisk, Kingston, and Lexar SD cards I've tried. The slot doesn't work with my MMC cards, which are slightly thinner than SD cards. I haven't tried any SDHC cards. Sin...

Possible problem: The site talks about "retail" editions. Do we get our Vista DVD disk? Hopefully we do, esp. with the ultimate as it isn't available as a 64-bit DVD (you're supposed to have gotten your DVD in the box). Following the link to do the order just asks for the 25 digit code, so it may b...

It's my understanding from meeting with SanDisk as recent tradeshows that standard SD cards can't go beyond 2GB. Any 4GB SD card would have to be a SDHC card, and the device would need to be compatible with SDHC cards (either natively or through a driver update). DavidE www.davidenglish.com www.clas...

Using both makes sense. I'll do the same after upgrading to Vista.

Thanks for testing the waters. I didn't want to upgrade if it meant I couldn't have full use of the Verizon modem.

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Since I'm thinking about upgrading to Vista, this would be an issue for me, too. I found the web page for downloading VZAccess Manager (http://vzam.net/). Looks like version 6.0.2 is Vista-compatible.

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Oh, well, I figured it was worth a try. So VZAccess Manager isn't Vista compatible, and you're supposed to use ThinkVantage Access Connections exclusively for the WAN modem? That would leave a void. VZAccess Manager isn't required for XP, but it's useful for updating the PRL list and tracking your c...

I'm not running Vista on my X60s just yet, but here is how you can update the PRL list in XP. It should work in Vista. Are you still running VZAccess Manager? If so, select Activation from the Options pull-down menu. The activation option isn't just for initial sign up. It also updates the PRL list....

I heard that both the X60 or X60 tablet with 8 Cell battery will not fit in the 12" Zero Shock III case-can anyone correct me if I'm wrong? Not sure about the X60 or X60T, but I just purchased a Shinza 12-inch ZeroShock III sleeve, and it fits the X60s with 8-cell battery. There's about a half-inch...

I have a 2GB SanDisk Cruzer Micro flash drive that's labeled as "enhanced for ReadyBoost." It was pre-formatted to FAT. I had thought about reformatting it, but assumed that if SanDisk is shipping its ReadyBoost drives as FAT drives, there is probably a reason for it. DavidE www.davidenglish.com www...

Here's a free solitaire program that's pretty good: http://www.download.com/123-Free-Solitaire-2006-Card-Games-Collection/3000-2647_4-10531078.html?tag=lst-0-2. It includes Freecell. The program runs fine on my X60s under Windows XP. I haven't tried it yet with Vista. DavidE www.davidenglish.com www...

steveg47 wrote:I believe the bluetooth for that model was for a headset only.

That's my understanding, as well. In theory, I should be able to use the X60s' built-in microphone and speaker as a Bluetooth headset with my 7290, though I haven't tried it.

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Maybe it's a X60 Bluetooth driver or configuration issue. I can't get my X60s to recognize a Pharos GPS device through Bluetooth, though it will recognize it through a direct USB connection. If I take that same GPS device and try to use it via Bluetooth with my desktop computer, it works fine (not t...

I've run into the problem where one Bluetooth device won't recognize another Bluetooth device if the two devices don't have any profiles in common. I wonder if that's what's going on.

In what way are you able to use the Pearl with the workstation?

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It's not an issue with the driver. Your BlackBerry doesn't support the profile needed to make the connection. I have a BlackBerry 7290 and a X60s, and I'm in the same boat. I can connect them for cellular data via USB, but not via Bluetooth.

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No way that I'm aware of. And while the Intel chipset supports high definition audio, that doesn't mean notebook manufacturers will take advantage of it. Why should a notebook manufacturer upgrade the internal audio components if very few buyers will notice -- or care about -- the difference? DavidE...

Another option is to add an Audigy 2 ZS Notebook card to your ThinkPad: http://www.creative.com/products/produc ... duct=10769 .

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If you're looking for Longhorn wallpaper, you might check out this site: http://www.wstaylor.net/winLH.htm .

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You're right, 800x600 would look OK. It would use four native pixels for each content pixel, and there would be no obvious stair-stepping in the image. It would be like those giant magnifying glasses that you were supposed to put in front of a small TV to transform it into a big screen. DavidE www.d...

tek, After sending that long-winded reply, I re-read your message and realized I may have missed your point. If your concern is only with displaying Web pages, you shouldn't have a problem with either screen size, as the browser will likely scale the page to fit the screen. If the content can't be s...

No LCD screen will look as good at lower resolutions as it will at the native resolution. It's just the nature of the beast. The size of each pixel can vary on a CRT monitor; the pixel size is fixed on a LCD monitor. That's why the native resolution is never listed with a CRT, and it's almost always...

I've had good luck with this 3.5-inch USB 2.0 HDD enclosure from CompUSA (http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=312100&pfp=SEARCH#). The internal fan is so quiet, I had to reopen the unit to make sure the fan was actually running. If you're looking for a 2.5-inch enclosure, y...