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

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Windows XP to be retired in 2008

Last post by jdhurst « Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:28 am
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by gator » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:50 pm

However, windows XP support is extended till 2014-2015:

edit: added info on support

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Last post by jdhurst
Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:28 am
Software Support soon ~$129, even under under Warrenty!

Last post by jdhurst « Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:24 pm
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by 314 » Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:57 pm

Yep, cut out that R&D. Who needs it. Lay off your peoples. And make them loyal customers pay for support. Yep. That is the gossip. Lenovo is gonna...

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Last post by jdhurst
Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:24 pm
Lenovo F20 12.1" Ultraportable with DVD ?

Last post by milstein « Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:02 pm
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by beeblebrox » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:44 am

I wondered what happened to the Lenovo F20

It got a red-dot award in 2006 and is supposed to be on sale in only a red Coca Cola edition for EUR...

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Last post by milstein
Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:02 pm
Working on your laptop in the sun- any dangers?

Last post by beeblebrox « Sun Apr 29, 2007 6:17 am
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by makeitcount » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:57 am

We've had our first real summer day here in Denmark. And it's around 25 degrees celsius (77 fahrenheit I think) and I would like to work on my...

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Last post by beeblebrox
Sun Apr 29, 2007 6:17 am
Thinkpad for school.

Last post by ducky2802 « Sat Apr 28, 2007 5:52 pm
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by Paul386 » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:57 pm

I am going to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in the fall. I will be studying aerospace engineering and I need a notebook to bring with me. I...

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Last post by ducky2802
Sat Apr 28, 2007 5:52 pm
Thinkpads starting to look awful

Last post by bill bolton « Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:34 pm
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by berlin » Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:26 pm

Just saw a T60 up close at comp usa the other day. boy, it's the fugliest thinkpad I've seen to date, not to mention the awful textured, plastic palm...

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Last post by bill bolton
Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:34 pm
Repairing IBM Thinkpad Logo

Last post by gator « Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:56 pm
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by SMurf » Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:50 pm

Hello,

I'm looking to touch up the IBM Thinkpad logo on the lid of this 560x in front of me, it's been worn down and lost its colour. Anyone have...

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Last post by gator
Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:56 pm
Lenovo to lay off 1,400 workers

Last post by anthean « Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:34 pm
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by ryengineer » Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:32 pm

Saw this, thought could be worth sharing.

April 21 2007

BOSTON: Number three personal computer maker Lenovo Group Ltd said on Thursday it will...

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Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:34 pm
General Thinkpad Question

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:01 pm
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by awannet » Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:09 pm

HI everyone... I just bought my fist Thinkpad and had a couple of questions.
I have heard these statements but am not sure about it. Is it true that...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:01 pm
Undecided: X60 tablet, X60s, or T61, Please HELP!!!

Last post by cchsiao « Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:05 am
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by milstein » Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:46 pm

Hi all,

I am a student considering upgrading my computer equipment with a 2000USD computer allowance, and have to get a piece of equipment not more...

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Last post by cchsiao
Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:05 am
Debating the wait... Buy x60(s) now, or wait for refresh?

Last post by milstein « Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:32 am
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by Fin » Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:25 pm

Hi everyone,

I've been looking into ultraportable laptops, and the x60/x60s are by far the most attractive on the market. However, I also know that...

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Last post by milstein
Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:32 am
Want opinion about IBM ThinkVision L170 monitor

Last post by gator « Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:49 pm
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by gator » Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:43 pm

I have an offer for a IBM ThinkVision L170 monitor (model # 6734-AB0) - 17 at 1280*1024. Monitor is still under warranty, and am getting it for ~$50...

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Last post by gator
Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:49 pm
Help me decide?!?

Last post by pianowizard « Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:28 am
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by jediknight » Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:44 pm

New member here and have been lurking around abit. so the questions is help me decide between a t60 or x60. i need help making a decision i dont know...

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Last post by pianowizard
Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:28 am
EPP discount?

Last post by ducky2802 « Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:33 pm

by ducky2802 » Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:33 pm

I heard this term several times now and Ive been wondering how I can get this discount. I have been an IBM shareholder (though its not really that...

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Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:33 pm
17, 19, 20" Thinkpads

Last post by andyP « Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:12 pm
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by XiP » Fri Apr 20, 2007 5:43 pm

Do you think Lenovo will ever make 17 and larger notebooks? I would love to have a 20 Thinkpad with WQXGA resolution.
I know they're business...

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Last post by andyP
Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:12 pm
EZ Serve number

Last post by underclocker « Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:21 pm
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by heiss » Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:38 pm

Does anyone know of where to call for EZ Serve? I've been looking for the web for 30 minutes and come up with nothing! It is very strange it seems as...

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Last post by underclocker
Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:21 pm
Another - Help Me Decide

Last post by pianowizard « Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:33 am
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by dssxxxx » Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:31 am

Presently have a Dell Inspiron 6000. 15 (?) WS. It is being retired to FL, to be used with GoToMyPC into my office, when down on vacation/long...

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Last post by pianowizard
Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:33 am
Excellent Waterfield sleeve case review

Last post by gator « Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:44 am
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by gator » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:51 pm

Nice, detailed pics ... and a great review.

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Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:44 am
Thinkpad warranty doesnt cover LCD?

Last post by Chris001 « Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:57 am
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by Logi7 » Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:05 am

i sent in my computer because it had bright spots and then i got a call from them today saying it wasnt covered under warranty and itll cost 1200 to...

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Last post by Chris001
Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:57 am
lenovo shipping and complaints department?

Last post by garyd9 « Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:49 am

by garyd9 » Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:49 am

Does anyone have an email address or phone number of someone at Lenovo that can handle and actually deal with customer complaints?

I ordered a...

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Last post by garyd9
Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:49 am
Why are so many obsessed with widescreen laptops?

Last post by pianowizard « Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:40 pm
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by AndyKH » Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:30 am
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Ok please correct me if I'm wrong, but here it goes:

I've been wondering why so many people like the idea of wide screen laptops so much. The base...
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Last post by pianowizard
Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:40 pm
New (almost) T60p owner...

Last post by garyd9 « Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:42 pm

by garyd9 » Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:42 pm

Just ordered a new T60p (8744-J2U) from Lenovo Friday afternoon. This was after getting very annoyed at Sony (I currently have a SonySZ) support (or...

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Last post by garyd9
Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:42 pm
New Laptop for Photoshop ...

Last post by dr_st « Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:12 pm
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by Oaklodge » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:23 pm

I'm about to buy a new laptop for two main uses, Photoshop with some big files and writing software.

I'm looking for advice on how I should spec the...

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Last post by dr_st
Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:12 pm
About to purchase a T60...or was. Is Flexview available?

Last post by WPWoodJr « Sat Apr 14, 2007 9:59 am
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by Bing0 » Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:08 pm

First of all I would like to introduce myself to everyone and say hello from Augusta, Georgia.

I am about to purchase a Lenovo Thinkpad (tomorrow...

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Last post by WPWoodJr
Sat Apr 14, 2007 9:59 am
Lenovoblogs article on IPS displays

Last post by Kyocera « Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:09 pm
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by gator » Sat Apr 07, 2007 5:43 pm

A very honest post from Matt, but he ends the article with an intriguing statement (emphasis mine):

I know a lot of you want to know about whether...

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Last post by Kyocera
Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:09 pm
OH My Goodness what happen to the forum?

Last post by jdhurst « Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:48 am
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by wantathinkpad » Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:02 am

Hey, It's been so long since I have been on the forum. Primary reason, I am in college. Secondly my T43 has been working fine. What else is new...

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Last post by jdhurst
Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:48 am
Easyserv VS Onsite service

Last post by dsigma6 « Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:00 am
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by Brad » Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:20 pm

I have used Easyserv and I was wondering what those who have used the on site warranty thoughts of that service was?

Do they come the next business...

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Last post by dsigma6
Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:00 am
Has the last greatest ThinkPad already been made?

Last post by rleo25 « Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:10 pm
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by Brad » Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:02 am

What do you think?

Brad

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Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:10 pm
Lenovo Tells me that Flexview is available in CTO

Last post by CarrerCrytharis « Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:44 pm
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by Bing0 » Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:42 pm

I have been told that Flexview displays are available in CTO units.
I am a Lenovo reseller (though I have not purchased much from them) and my rep is...

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Last post by CarrerCrytharis
Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:44 pm
Matte (yes!) LCD protection films from 3M

Last post by gator « Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:38 pm

by gator » Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:38 pm

My lab got some sample protection films for use with laptops from 3M (we have some liquid nitrogen equipment and the lab is kind of messy) and I was...

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Last post by gator
Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:38 pm
To buy T60 FlexView quickly or wait and hope to next year?

Last post by Puppy « Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:31 pm
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by Puppy » Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:36 am

I currently have ThinkPad R51 (15 SXGA+ FlexView, 1GB RAM, P-M 1.6GHz). I was thinking about buying a T60 successor next year (the price of T60 is...

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Last post by Puppy
Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:31 pm
Warranty extension purchase experience

Last post by JaneL « Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:40 am

by JaneL » Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:40 am

Since we so often only hear the bad experiences dealing with the purchase and support lines, I thought I'd pass along a good one.

The warranty on my...

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Last post by JaneL
Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:40 am
Lenovo website links

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:28 am
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by Dimitri_P » Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:20 pm

How to make this link open in every browser?

I think something should b edeleted, just don't remmeber exactly

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:28 am
Official Lenovo statement on IPS (Flexview) screens

Last post by dr_st « Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:03 pm
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by dr_st » Sat Apr 07, 2007 5:55 pm

Due to a number of requests, Matt Kohut, Competitive Analyst for Lenovo Worldwide, wrote a blog entry explaining the current situation with IPS...

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Last post by dr_st
Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:03 pm
T43 owner DESPITE the display

Last post by bopchie « Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:01 pm
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by dshorter » Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:41 pm

I fought it for almost a year, but the featureset of the T series finally sucked me in, despite the middle-of-the-road display....

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Last post by bopchie
Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:01 pm
Lenovo tops eco-friendly ranking

Last post by Xavier « Fri Apr 06, 2007 3:55 am
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by ptantra » Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:07 pm

Originally found this on Slashdot. Thought I'd post it here too.

According to Greenpeace's quarterly report on how green electronics firms'...

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Last post by Xavier
Fri Apr 06, 2007 3:55 am
Spanish Vista Upgrade Disc w/ Thinkpad?

Last post by khp « Fri Apr 06, 2007 2:59 am

by khp » Fri Apr 06, 2007 2:59 am

Hi,

I just got my first Thinkpad delivered today. Upon opening it, I found included a Windows Upgrade Anytime disc for Vista, but all of the writing...

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Last post by khp
Fri Apr 06, 2007 2:59 am
Lenovo Return Policy?

Last post by JHEM « Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:28 am
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by TensaZangetsu » Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:51 am

I'm a bit confused about Lenovo's return policy.

Recently I was told by Lenovo that they had a 30 day return policy even when used/opened. However,...

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Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:28 am
What could have been...

Last post by gator « Sun Apr 01, 2007 3:00 pm
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by jjesusfreak01 » Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:23 pm

Boy, its going to be good to be a freshman at UNC next semester. They just released the new brochure detailing the features of next year's laptops...

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Last post by gator
Sun Apr 01, 2007 3:00 pm
Laptop cooling stands?

Last post by tockki « Sat Mar 31, 2007 3:13 am
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by tockki » Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:35 pm

Anybody try or recommend any laptop cooling stands out there?
Whether it's because the weather's getting warmer, it seems my fan is running more...

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Last post by tockki
Sat Mar 31, 2007 3:13 am
EZserve service - DHL lost computer what to expect?

Last post by Brad « Sat Mar 31, 2007 2:42 am
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by atuchan » Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:27 am

Dear forum members,

Since I could not find a thread similar to my experience with the search function, I have decided to write my first post.

I...

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Last post by Brad
Sat Mar 31, 2007 2:42 am
17 Inch Thinkpad In The Works??

Last post by abu_sme « Sat Mar 31, 2007 12:26 am
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by realitycheck » Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:59 pm

Well I was rather surprised to see that the z60m has completely dissappeared from the Lenovo website.

A call to sales desk confirmed that the z60m...

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Last post by abu_sme
Sat Mar 31, 2007 12:26 am
Think Core 2 is fast? Intel Penryn and Nehalem details...

Last post by Temetka « Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:57 pm
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by K. Eng » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:00 pm

Ars Technica on Penryn

Similar to Core 2, but with a heavily upgrated FPU/SSE engine, improved virtualization, and some new power saving features....

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Last post by Temetka
Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:57 pm
Lenovo/IBM T4x/R4x 6-cell Battery Price Discrepancies

Last post by sugo « Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:54 pm
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by Trixie » Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:43 pm

From the IBM Retail maintenance parts site:

Panasonic FRU 92P1091: $171.
Sony FRU 92P1089: $171.
Sanyo FRU 92P1087: $91.29.

Huh?

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Last post by sugo
Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:54 pm
What happened to long term warranties?????!!!

Last post by ryengineer « Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:45 am
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by dxben » Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:07 pm

Am I blind? I can't see how you can buy optional 4 year super awesome at your door on Saturday warranties!?!?!

I only see 1 year options.

Did...

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Last post by ryengineer
Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:45 am
Lenovo.com Coupon Code

Last post by pianowizard « Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:53 pm
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by skibbz » Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:49 pm

Lenovo (IBM) has a stackable 15% off coupon code employee48hour good for T Series Widescreen, X Series and Tablet Thinkpads. It is stackable with...

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Last post by pianowizard
Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:53 pm
Any new info on the next T.P.'s to have Intel Santa Rosa?

Last post by rexy « Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:46 pm

by rexy » Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:46 pm

Any new info as to:

When?

Features?

Models?

Price?

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Last post by rexy
Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:46 pm
What ThinkPad model is that?

Last post by adecastr « Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:57 am
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by Dimitri_P » Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:26 pm
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Last post by adecastr
Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:57 am
Look at my mistake. &:-(

Last post by cmarti « Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:15 am
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by cmarti » Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:29 am

Well i am trying to find a good 600E and i saw this auction, bid on it but i made an error in the amount. :shock: I entered the wrong amount. :x...

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Last post by cmarti
Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:15 am
rare IBM Branded backpack (36KB image inside)

Last post by worthalter « Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:51 pm
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by worthalter » Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:09 pm

i'm wondering if someone know this suitcase convertible to backpack... I want to buy one.

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Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:51 pm

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