storspett wrote:I found the solution, alot simpler than expected (as usual)

It would be nice to hear what the solution is...

whizkid wrote:Um, that's the same price you originally posted.

No, he originally wanted $85. This board lets you edit your posts, which, IMHO, is a big mistake, because you lose such history.

Could you please post a link to the specs & pics?

I just finished installing xp and ubuntu (easily installed version of debian). It picked up almost everything including wireless! This was a great plus since I am still new at linux and I have been too lazy to tackle wireless under FC2. So for you lazy ones out there, ubuntu is very nice and does i...

I just discovered something fascinating about the trackpad on my T42 - running my finger up and down the right edge acts like a scroll wheel. I discovered this accidentally while browsing last night

mtbiac wrote:instead of selling the one that you aren't keeping, why not take advantage of IBM's 30day money back gurantee?

its painless and you get All of your $$ back.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!
It took me 9 weeks to get a refund from IBM for the T40 that I returned

which is the "blue scroll key"? On current "T" models (like my T42), there is a blue button that is part of the TrackPoint (pointing stick). When you click the button, then the stick becomes a "scroll wheel" of sorts. Usually, the mouse pointer becomes a small vertical scroll bar when you click the...

I have used the recovery disks twice on my T42, and each time it repartitions the disk back to the way that it wants the disk to be. So yes, it formats the partitions, because otherwise, it would not be able to use them.

I used the HP utility to make my USB key bootable because I wanted to fix the MBR on my HD. To do that, you run the DOS program "fdisk /mbr". Unfortunately, that did not work for me because the USB key ends up being drive C: when I boot from it, and the fdisk command works on the USB key instead of ...

Where did you find a ThinkPad with the CD-ROM drive on the left side?

I am happy with Bill Morrow's service, and the T42 I received is excellent, though it could use some more ram ;) I originally purchased a T40p from IBM in late May. After seeing the 2373-3VU offer, I returned it for a refund, and purchased the T42 through Bill. Unfortunately, IBM double charged me ...

Dell 2001FP and other 21" variants (from LG and Viewsonic) that use the same LG-Phillips LCD - good for games, but horrible LCD due to "screen door" effects, not-so-great colors, uneven backlight, and glittery display coating. I have seen other posters making similar claims about the Dell 2001FP, b...

What kind of optical drive does this include? If it has the DVD-RW drive, then it is a tremendous deal. If not, then it is "just" a good deal.

Run some virus / worm removal software?

hausman wrote:It's interesting to watch the rapidly falling prices on eBay: http://search.ebay.com/gmail_W0QQsokeyw ... 1QQfromZR8

Ha ha ha! I see one where the minimum bid is 5.99 USD

Or install Cygwin http://www.cygwin.com/ A linux layer for windows! (Prefer fedora myself though!) It is nice, but so deprecated that no updates have been provided for quite a long time. That is complete nonsense (Bill - please somehow stop guests from posting). The latest version of cygwin was rel...

Hey, cool! I have relatives in Fairmont.

Maybe I'll ask them to keep on the lookout for this shipment, and nab the TP for me

Sheesh, now I have to block images from this site in my browser.

Bill, some of us browse this site at work, and stuff like that can get you fired immediately

Last night I installed MDK 10.0 on my (soon to be returned) T40p. I did this just to find out how well it works. When my T42 arrives, I am going to try going Microsoft-free on it :D The installation went smoothly, with no hiccups or strange results at all. The OS seems to be running perfectly. I am ...

Conmee - Can you check these two web pages and see if there are any artifacts? http://www.aaronbennett.com/2001fp/2001fp-testimage.gif http://www.xs4all.nl/~marcone/images/dell_2001fp_test.gif More reading at http://www.aaronbennett.com/2001fp/ . I had a Del 2001FP 20" LCD for 2 days before I retur...

Conmee wrote:Go to the site webmail.att.net and take a look... the white login square area casts a 'shadow' down the screen where it is blue. Anyone else see this?

I use a Dell 20.1" LCD monitor, and I do not see any shadowing on that page. Then again, this monitor is "pefect"

Conmee wrote:Daniel
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IBM ThinkPad T42 (2373CYU)
1.8GHz Dothan
1GB PC2700
15" SXGA+ Flexview
ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 w/64MB
80GB 5400rpm HDD
DVD-R/RW, IBM a/b/g
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Can anyone tell me: What was Bill's price on this model?

What was Bill's price on this model?

All good suggestions, but have you given FreeBSD a thought? It is `like' Linux, although it is older, more mature, and close to the Bell Labs Unix. I run it on both a 600X and a T22. Bob, I am going to be getting a T42 soon, and I plan to dual boot WinXP and FreeBSD. I know that your T22 is differe...

maharashi wrote:What are y'all expecting in terms of battery life? Weight?

According to the tabook, the weight will be 5.0 lbs. (2.3 kg), and the battery life will be "up to 4.5 hr".

>It specifically says that the unit is not available for sale to individuals. What would this mean as far as trying to get warranty service on the unit? Probably nothing. If you bought a model with a 3-year warranty at the end of your senior year, why would IBM refuse to honor the warranty? Well, t...

To quote from the tabook: These educational models of the ThinkPad notebook are available only to public or private K-12 (or higher) accredited schools organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes for use by qualified students and/or teachers. This model for education is for sale dire...

sidomania wrote:I like my USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav
Its stable, compact, has 2xUSB Hub inside and has all the features I have on my Thinkpad.

Wow, that is one of the nicest peripherals that I have ever seen. I don't own a ThinkPad (yet), but I think I will own one of these keyboards soon.