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Accessing documents from Lenovo's new Support site

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by rkawakami » Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:13 am » in Forum Announcements

Recently, Lenovo has completed moving the old IBM Thinkpad Support site (usually at the www-307.ibm.com domain) onto the support.lenovo.com domain....

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by JaneL » Sun May 09, 2010 12:20 pm » in Forum Announcements

So far, the forum's branched out into Facebook, Twitter and Smartphones - what will we be up to next?

Keep an eye on the Forum Announcements board...

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Forum donations for upgrades

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ThinkPad Machine Type - Model lookup table *PIC*

Last post by TPFanatic « Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:45 pm
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by twistero » Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:49 am

As people have noticed, the new Lenovo support site have very limited support for Machine Type - Models lookups of legacy systems. Right now that...

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Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:45 pm
ThinkPad Battery Firmware Update

Last post by Mark@Lenovo « Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:59 pm
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by JaneL » Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:14 pm

This may apply to the following ThinkPad systems running on Microsoft Windows 7, Vista or XP:

* Edge 13, Edge 14, Edge 15
* Edge E30, Edge E40, Edge...

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Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:59 pm
Need Repair Shop Recommendations

Last post by ajkula66 « Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:06 pm
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by redking » Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:42 am

My T400 is fried. There is nothing on the built-in display and the only activity light is the wireless. The problem is detailed here:

I don't have...

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Last post by ajkula66
Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:06 pm
Retro ThinkPad is.. alive!(?)

Last post by Summilux « Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:01 pm
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by fourthree » Wed Jun 21, 2017 3:50 pm

Have fun guys.

Cue David Hill taking it to a ride and blasting it with a shotgun.. ThinkPad dies? Bullets reflected back at Hill and Hill dies? Who...

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Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:01 pm
Lenovo says goodbye to the PC

Last post by Puppy « Mon Jun 26, 2017 12:41 pm
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by Puppy » Mon Jun 26, 2017 12:02 pm

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The world's largest manufacturer of PCs and the iconic ThinkPads wants to focus entirely on supercomputer and data center. The...

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Mon Jun 26, 2017 12:41 pm
Lenovo shows off an absurd laptop concept with a flexible screen

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Wed Jun 21, 2017 11:08 am
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by Puppy » Wed Jun 21, 2017 1:56 am

bendable laptop with a flexible display; a built-in keyboard; and even the signature ThinkPad pointing stick, or mouse nub — whatever you want to...

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Last post by Thinkpad4by3
Wed Jun 21, 2017 11:08 am
Looks like a new W7xx (edit: 17" P70, and P50 replacing W541) is coming out? (small pics)

Last post by Puppy « Tue Jun 20, 2017 11:45 am
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by bhtooefr » Tue Aug 04, 2015 5:32 pm
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That looks really thick, and it looks 17 .

And the guy who they quoted is apparently an extreme overclocker (like, phase change cooling and liquid...
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Tue Jun 20, 2017 11:45 am
Choice of a Thinkpad model

Last post by thinkofacomputerpad « Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:09 am
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by thinkofacomputerpad » Mon Jun 19, 2017 5:01 am

Hi thinkpads addicts,

I'm currently looking for a cheap but great laptop to buy, and after a bit of surfing I found several advice telling me to...

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Last post by thinkofacomputerpad
Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:09 am
ThinkPads with SIM slots

Last post by pianowizard « Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:06 pm
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by karotlopj » Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:07 am

Does anyone know of a list of ThinkPads with SIM slots?

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Last post by pianowizard
Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:06 pm
Lenovo 11e chrome book

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:24 pm
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by nooboon » Thu Jun 08, 2017 1:49 pm

Hi Everyone,
Was wondering if any of you by any chance has schematics for Model LI5B system board, i know quanta computer inc makes the boards....

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Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:24 pm
What to do if Computrace is activated in your TP BIOS

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:27 am
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by Edward Mendelson » Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:53 am
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If you find Computrace activated on your machine:

Some of us have bought ThinkPads that come with the Computrace anti-theft service activated....
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Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:27 am
New book about ThinkPads

Last post by jwjensen356 « Thu Jun 08, 2017 12:48 pm
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by Ibthink » Thu Jun 08, 2017 5:18 am

There is a new book about ThinkPads from Arimasa Naitoh, who is often called the father of the ThinkPad for his role in developing the first ThinkPad...

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Last post by jwjensen356
Thu Jun 08, 2017 12:48 pm
Remote security exploit in all 2008+ Intel platforms

Last post by TPFanatic « Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:02 am
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by Puppy » Mon May 01, 2017 6:51 pm

Affects allmost all ThinkPads :(

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Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:02 am
Mxing wireless clients, AC and N, 3x3 and 2x2

Last post by hhhd1 « Tue May 30, 2017 4:37 pm

by hhhd1 » Tue May 30, 2017 4:37 pm

Lets say i have 2 clients, one with wireless AC and 2 antennas, the other is wireless N with 3 antennas.

theoretically, max connection speed on 5GHz...

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Tue May 30, 2017 4:37 pm
Good deals on new AC adapters for Lenovo ThinkPad?

Last post by the_servicer « Thu May 25, 2017 2:51 pm
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by the_servicer » Thu May 25, 2017 9:46 am

Where do you shop for new ThinkPad AC adapters? I just ordered one on eBay for less than 10 USD. The condition is listed as genuine new . Should I be...

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Thu May 25, 2017 2:51 pm
WD Red for data drive in Thinkpad?

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Mon May 22, 2017 8:52 pm
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by ThorOfAsgard » Mon May 22, 2017 6:49 pm

Are these safe to use as data drives in Thinkpads? (coupled with an SSD for an OS drive)

I'm not sure how they'll respond to the active protection...

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Last post by Thinkpad4by3
Mon May 22, 2017 8:52 pm
Disabling Thinkpad Security Features

Last post by shawross « Fri May 19, 2017 6:51 pm
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by ThorOfAsgard » Fri May 19, 2017 6:43 am

The biggest problem I have with all these security features (Security Chip, AT, Computrace) is there's no source with a concise and clear practical...

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Last post by shawross
Fri May 19, 2017 6:51 pm
Any way to get the model number of a W530 from a provided UPC code/ number?

Last post by crashnburn « Tue May 16, 2017 3:16 pm
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by crashnburn » Tue May 16, 2017 11:30 am

Any way to get the model number of a W530 from a provided UPC code/ number?

PS : One of the EBay listings has UPC number but not model number....

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Last post by crashnburn
Tue May 16, 2017 3:16 pm
It seems as Lenovo finally noticed and fixed the low PWM frequency issue

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Sun May 14, 2017 9:07 pm
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by Puppy » Sun Apr 16, 2017 6:28 am

Many of Lenovo past models, especially the most expensive ones with higher resolution displays, used very low PWM frequency around 200 Hz in almost...

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Last post by Thinkpad4by3
Sun May 14, 2017 9:07 pm
Why are so many ThinkPads from Singapore?

Last post by UMPC2024 « Sat May 06, 2017 12:36 am
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by UMPC2024 » Fri May 05, 2017 8:02 pm

Just noticed that a lot of ThinkPads that I get secondhand from eBay, the forum, and other sites are made for the Singapore market. So far I've been...

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Last post by UMPC2024
Sat May 06, 2017 12:36 am
Best refurbished TP under £250-270?

Last post by glossywhite « Wed May 03, 2017 6:36 pm
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by glossywhite » Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:48 pm

Hi.

I have a friend who needs a Thinkpad, prefers 15.4 and would like i7 (if sameish price as i5) or i5, SSD, 8GB ram (I can fit the SSD), and...

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Last post by glossywhite
Wed May 03, 2017 6:36 pm
Lenovo removes 'soft rim' and 'classic' trackpoint caps and only sells low profile (TrackPocalypse)

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Tue May 02, 2017 8:18 am
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by micrex22 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 6:49 pm

So Lenovo is at it again . I haven't really been paying attention to it, but I was starting to wonder why you no longer got extra TrackPoint caps in...

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Last post by Thinkpad4by3
Tue May 02, 2017 8:18 am
Advice needed on very first laptop to own

Last post by teamde78 « Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:42 pm
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by susubantal » Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:10 am

Greetings! I am new to this world of Thinkpad and very happy to find this awesome forum!
There are so many informative topics and posts that are fun...

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Last post by teamde78
Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:42 pm
My T500 finally died. What do I replace it with?

Last post by t140568 « Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:59 pm
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by t140568 » Mon Feb 06, 2017 12:11 am

My T500, which I've had for about 8 years finally died. I loved that machine. I don't intend to repair it as I'm sure it's the motherboard that went....

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Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:59 pm
IBM ultranav usb keyboard with numpad SK-8835, change to ISO?

Last post by micrex22 « Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:42 am
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by Ole » Fri Feb 17, 2017 3:35 am

So, I might be able to get hold of Ultranav USB keyboard with numpad, which I believe goes under the designation SK8835. However, it's with an US...

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Last post by micrex22
Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:42 am
Lenovo announces ThinkPad T470 and other 2017 models

Last post by dr_st « Mon Apr 03, 2017 4:29 am
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by Puppy » Wed Dec 28, 2016 4:49 am
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Lenovo announces the all-new ThinkPad T470 with Kaby Lake and Thunderbolt 3

Instead of offering the T470 with a half-decent screen with at least...
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Last post by dr_st
Mon Apr 03, 2017 4:29 am
Thinkpad T400 on the International Space Station

Last post by FryPpy « Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:01 am
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by TonyJZX » Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:03 pm

This cap is from the very recent PBS doco about Scott Kelly.

Nice to see that they have upgraded from A31s and whatever.

I guess its a T400, I...

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Last post by FryPpy
Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:01 am
Acronis True Image, Macrium Reflect, others?

Last post by emeraldgirl08 « Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:45 pm
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by RealBlackStuff » Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:42 am

Any modern Linux distro can handle it and Acronis True Image 2016 (linux based) works well.
I have Acronis True Image 2012, which works great and...

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Last post by emeraldgirl08
Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:45 pm
Lenovo Miix 320 - the usd$199 hybrid FHD 10" Win10 tablet/laptop

Last post by TonyJZX « Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:10 pm

by TonyJZX » Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:10 pm

been all over the internet as that $199 unit

i had a local contact look into our situation and a USABLE spec is a lot more... however even so I...

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Last post by TonyJZX
Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:10 pm
Tablets with Core i series CPU

Last post by Whitieiii « Thu Mar 23, 2017 3:31 am
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by Whitieiii » Mon Mar 06, 2017 7:33 pm

been searching for tablets with core i series CPUs there isn't a big market for them but who make them other than the Microsoft surface pro? need a...

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Last post by Whitieiii
Thu Mar 23, 2017 3:31 am
Cheating to create a new "laptop" with a classic ThinkPad keyboard

Last post by chx1975 « Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:44 pm
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by chx1975 » Fri Mar 10, 2017 1:28 am

Ingredients:

1. 55Y9003
2. A battery pack under it in the front like hopefully it's thinner than the legs of the keyboard.
3. A capable tablet
4. A...

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Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:44 pm
Thinkpad X1 Tablet vs Thinkpad Yoga

Last post by Whitieiii « Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:53 pm
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by Whitieiii » Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:18 am

what are the advantages and disadvantages to having ether one? looking to get one of the two to use as both an Android Tablet via Android x86 and...

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Last post by Whitieiii
Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:53 pm
Thinkpad / Device for College

Last post by jaspen-meyer « Mon Mar 06, 2017 4:19 am
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by Anniemoose98 » Sun Jan 22, 2017 5:17 pm

Hi All!

So I'm thinking about returning to the Thinkpad world after a LONG hiatus. I'm a senior in High School who is heading off to college in the...

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Last post by jaspen-meyer
Mon Mar 06, 2017 4:19 am
best browser/extention for handoff

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:12 am
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by Whitieiii » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:34 pm

looking for a browser or extension that offers handoff between all Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android... just want to press a button and it shows...

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Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:12 am
ThinkWiki Contribution

Last post by dr_st « Tue Feb 28, 2017 2:56 am
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by thomase13 » Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:07 am

Hello,

I am wondering if any of you have experience contributing to ThinkWiki.
I finally made a MediaWiki to try and edit a page, but ThinkWiki...

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Tue Feb 28, 2017 2:56 am
Help ti find photo

Last post by sashikawa « Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:12 pm
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by sashikawa » Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:50 am

Guys,

A lot times ago a saw on this forum fully disassembled Thinkpad. But I can't find this photo at this time. Maybe somebody can help me, please?

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Last post by sashikawa
Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:12 pm
Toshiba's PC business strategy for the future and what it means for us

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:54 am
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by Summilux » Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:35 pm

Here's a heart-warming news for us Thinkpadders:
Toshiba disclosed plans to reorganize its PC business in September, 2014. The company announced...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:54 am
Speakers volume increase

Last post by MikalE « Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:21 am
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by Whitieiii » Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:21 pm

Might have been said already but want some advice on how to increase volume on internal speakers of the T410, T430, and X220... they are so quiet...

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Last post by MikalE
Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:21 am
Looking to buy a cheap Thinkpad.

Last post by TonyJZX « Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:06 am
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by Lovele » Wed Feb 08, 2017 12:09 pm

Hi guys.

I want to buy an old Thinkpad for portability. My budget allows me to buy 1 at around 100 bucks, was looking at T400 and T61 models.
What I...

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Last post by TonyJZX
Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:06 am
Nvidia Graphics and video editing

Last post by farmall77 « Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:25 pm
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by Whitieiii » Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:59 am

has anybody used Nvidia Graphics on a Thinkpad for video editing? is there any performance benefit? I may want to pick one up also so that I may...

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Last post by farmall77
Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:25 pm
Differences between T61 T400 T410/420/520 keyboards

Last post by dr_st « Wed Feb 08, 2017 7:55 am
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by TonyJZX » Tue Feb 07, 2017 2:24 am

Been a point of discussion. Which one do you prefer.

I never greatly liked the T61/400 but realise this is by miles better than anyone else. But...

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Last post by dr_st
Wed Feb 08, 2017 7:55 am
Thinkpad alternative

Last post by TonyJZX « Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:31 pm
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by precip9 » Mon Sep 22, 2014 5:53 pm
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As can be seen by my sig, I have a collection of classic machines that I actually, happily use. My choice was based on the superiority of...
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Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:31 pm
looking to go with an older thinkpad

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:52 am
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by Whitieiii » Fri Jan 20, 2017 12:23 am
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looking to go with a thinkpad with specs similar to the desktop from my childhood... I would go with the desktop from my childhood but I got no...
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Last post by kfzhu1229
Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:52 am
Oldest Thinkpad you'd run Windows 7 on?

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:54 pm
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by Whitieiii » Sat Jan 21, 2017 4:40 pm

What would be the oldest Thinkpad you'd run windows 7 on? For me it would be the T410 since it is my oldest Thinkpad so far... but how about some of...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:54 pm
what is the most powerful Thinkpad?

Last post by dr_st « Sun Jan 29, 2017 1:51 pm
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by Whitieiii » Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:45 am

I'm asking what would be the most powerful Thinkpad that is capable of running windows 7... one requirement it must have a 13 or smaller screen

I...

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Last post by dr_st
Sun Jan 29, 2017 1:51 pm
Reliable SSD recommendation

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jan 27, 2017 10:54 am
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by Whitieiii » Fri Jan 27, 2017 10:47 am

Gonna be putting ssd in the T430 and other machines (when money comes in) what SSD do you recommend buying as a drive you would use every day? As...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Jan 27, 2017 10:54 am
What Thinkpad had the best sound?

Last post by TPFanatic « Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:11 pm
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by excal32 » Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:07 am

Curious about this. Anyone got an idea? I remember thinking my T42 had a great loud headphone jack, but it's been dead for a few years.

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Last post by TPFanatic
Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:11 pm
Another ballsup from Lenovo: the 40Y8725 Ultrabay SATA-adapter

Last post by Cigarguy « Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:16 pm
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by RealBlackStuff » Wed Jan 25, 2017 3:20 pm

Lenovo proves once more that they don't have all their ducks in a row.
You can buy an Ultrabay SATA-adapter, which they sell as: 40Y8725 .
But when...

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Last post by Cigarguy
Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:16 pm
Battery capacity charts - updated January 2017 (*PICS*)

Last post by Puppy « Sun Jan 22, 2017 5:48 am
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by dr_st » Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:16 pm

Almost 8 years ago I started this thread documenting the actual decrease of battery capacity over time, based on the sample of batteries I had in my...

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Last post by Puppy
Sun Jan 22, 2017 5:48 am
windows 98/2000 on Pentium 4 M

Last post by rkawakami « Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:30 pm
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by Whitieiii » Sat Jan 21, 2017 4:45 am

how well does windows 98 and 2000 work on the Pentium 4 M? has anybody used one? what are your experiences?

I've never used any computer with a...

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Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:30 pm

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