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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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Marmalade

Last post by fleamourian « Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:11 pm
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by fleamourian » Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:43 pm

Word of advice:

Don't get marmalade on your metal panels (RAM & PCI card) as the fruit acid can eat into paint coat leading to a respray in back...

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Last post by fleamourian
Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:11 pm
Difference (if any) between EV-DO and HSDPA

Last post by tomh009 « Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:23 am
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by gator » Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:42 pm

I don't know much about these new standards for broadband wireless WAN - what are the salient features EVDO and HSDPA? First, are these same/similar...

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Last post by tomh009
Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:23 am
New BIOS battery?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:14 am
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by kieran » Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:58 am

i live in Canada and i was wondering where i might find a cheap distributor of a BIOS battery fro my T22

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:14 am
Using UBUNTU ?

Last post by Turbo Audi « Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:01 am
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by kieran » Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:26 pm

Does anyone here use UBUNTU on their TP. I was just wondering if it would be a good free alternative to XP pro because i really don't want to have to...

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Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:01 am
New 7200 RPM Hard Drive by Fujitsu

Last post by stylinexpat « Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:32 pm
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by stylinexpat » Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:49 pm

One of these in a new X60 would be nice :D

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Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:32 pm
Possibly another EZServ ordeal in the making *PICS*-RESOLVED

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:56 pm
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by Eric Giles » Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:45 pm

Yep, I finally am getting to experience the downfall of the Thinkpad support/repair situation firsthand. I sent in my almost three year old T40...

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Last post by tfflivemb2
Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:56 pm
Lenovo Computers to Use Microsoft Search . . .

Last post by gator « Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:46 pm
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by f1reverb » Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:51 pm

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Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:46 pm
Any (official) statements from Lenovo regarding IPS panels ?

Last post by Dimitri_P « Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:43 pm
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by Puppy » Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:06 am

Is there any official statement from Lenovo regarding future of ThinkPad T series ? It seems as they have big problem with IPS display panels...

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Last post by Dimitri_P
Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:43 pm
Lenovo Secret Laptop Research

Last post by bigtiger « Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:01 pm
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by ryengineer » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:16 pm

Saw this, thought it could be worth sharing.

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Last post by bigtiger
Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:01 pm
No configure-your-own on UK site?

Last post by Dead1nside « Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:17 pm
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by Dead1nside » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:11 pm

Hey,

I've been looking into getting a T60 soon, hopefully before everything is widescreen (yuck) but unlike the US site at least the UK site does...

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Last post by Dead1nside
Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:17 pm
Has Michael DELL lost his mind? This seems GOOD for Lenovo

Last post by tian « Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:28 pm
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by BillMorrow » Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:09 pm

It seems that DELL has plans to make his service and support even worse.. :eek:
If this yahoo (no relation to the search website) has or had...

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Last post by tian
Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:28 pm
No more Black Black TP's?

Last post by snessiram « Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:43 pm
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by Alltweed » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:16 am

I liked the old style TP's that were very black, it seems they changed it to a dark grey/blk.

Anyone else notice that? - care?

Can't we have a TP...

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Last post by snessiram
Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:43 pm
Lenovo, CDW Voted Best Vendors

Last post by Stargate199 « Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:35 am
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by JHEM » Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:18 pm

Infoworld's Ed Foster reports the results of a poll conducted to find the best computer vendors.

James

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Last post by Stargate199
Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:35 am
Customer Service Review

Last post by Turbo Audi « Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:02 pm
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by MaloventEvil » Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:51 pm

I called Lenovo because there were dark splotches on my screen, and i wanted to post a review to talk about my experiences with their customer...

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Last post by Turbo Audi
Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:02 pm
Lenovo notebooks to get IP telephony

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by rjm1135 » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:00 pm

Story here

Cheers,
Rob.

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Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:00 pm
Best sold 600E

Last post by JHEM « Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:37 am
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by cmarti » Sun Mar 04, 2007 11:16 pm

Someone was playing with this auction.

IBM Thinkpad 600E Pentium II 4gig HD Win 98SE

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Last post by JHEM
Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:37 am
next sale?

Last post by Purcy « Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:21 am
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by kooshball » Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:09 am

anyone know when lenovo will be having their next sale?
i missed the one that ended today :( and now its couple hundred over my budget :(

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Last post by Purcy
Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:21 am
List of model numbers

Last post by gibblr « Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:35 am
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by gibblr » Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:18 am

Good day all
I am looking for a list of models of ThinkPads.
From oldest to newest.
I have been looking to buy another and it is kind of frustrating...

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Last post by gibblr
Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:35 am
What happend to lenovoblogs.com website ?

Last post by tomh009 « Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:04 pm
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by Puppy » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:00 pm

Currently I'm redirected to a :?:

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Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:04 pm
OS-free (or Free OS) Thinkpads

Last post by egibbs « Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:57 am
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by onix » Mon Feb 26, 2007 3:20 pm

I am not sure the T60 is the right forum for this question, but it is the only one I follow, and seems to have the most advanced and sophisticated...

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Last post by egibbs
Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:57 am
Essential/Favourite Software

Last post by DrummerDave « Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:41 pm
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by robegusn » Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:33 pm

I am just curious what everyone considers as essential software.

When I get a new laptop it always takes a while to get everything just the way I...

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Last post by DrummerDave
Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:41 pm
Ever have your Laptop delivered before their ship date?

Last post by Brillig « Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:23 pm
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by Brillig » Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:23 pm

I'm trying to be optimistic. This is my second purchase attempt from Lenovo, and I've not often heard good things. The last time I tried to purchase...

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Last post by Brillig
Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:23 pm
Thinkpad G41 and A31p - rave :)

Last post by schen « Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:42 pm
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by gator » Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:33 am

I happened to see a G41 and a A31p, both with the famous UXGA (first time I am seeing an UXGA) LCD on campus today and holy mother of god, they are...

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Last post by schen
Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:42 pm
Idea for s/w pre-loads on notebooks & Lenovo's response

Last post by andyP « Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:37 am
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by K. Eng » Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:14 pm

I am sure that many of you, like me, are annoyed with the amount of pre-loaded junk on notebook computers.

Why don't computer manufacturers just...

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Last post by andyP
Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:37 am
Lenovo to Sell Thinkpads in Circuit City Stores

Last post by GomJabbar « Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:24 am
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by ryengineer » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:53 pm

I just came across this thing today so thought it could be worth sharing with those of you who still don't know about this deal.

Lenovo to Sell...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:24 am
T60 at Circuit City

Last post by jeffm « Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:27 am

by jeffm » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:27 am

I thought some of you might like to know that Circuit City is now offering the widescreen T60 at local stores:

Not the best deal I've seen on a...

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Last post by jeffm
Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:27 am
WS Thinkpads available in circuit city!

Last post by gator « Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:11 am

by gator » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:11 am

Select ThinkPad T60 widescreen and Lenovo N100 notebook PCs at select Circuit City locations.

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Last post by gator
Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:11 am
Why is SXGA preferred over XGA?

Last post by Paul Pavlik « Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:40 pm
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by Thinkpad_T43_Fan » Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:59 am

I've been advised that the SXGA screen is much more desirable than XGA.

I'd like to find out why.

Personally I like the XGA screen better, because...

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Last post by Paul Pavlik
Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:40 pm
Which one to buy???

Last post by underclocker « Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:58 pm
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by guizado » Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:29 am

Hi, guys, after being a happy owner of a A20p, which is dead due to my own fault, ive decided on buying another Thinkpad.
After having a look on ebay...

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Last post by underclocker
Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:58 pm
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution Information

Last post by ccrawford@markbis.com « Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:55 pm
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by ccrawford@markbis.com » Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:57 pm

I'm looking for a way to contact tech support for Client Security Solution questions or to find a knowledgeable person to contact.

I want to know...

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Last post by ccrawford@markbis.com
Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:55 pm
Thinkpad x80?

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:25 pm
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by denten » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:07 am

ThinkPad X60 must be more than seven months old now (non-tablet). Has anyone heard whether or when we can expect a new model in the X lineup?

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Last post by tfflivemb2
Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:25 pm
** Lenovo Group Ltd. ** Stock Price and Company NEWS

Last post by rleo25 « Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:33 am
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by BillMorrow » Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:58 am

Lenovo Group LtdOTC:LNVGY

Bid 7.80Ask 7.90 B/A Size 500 x 500 High 0.00 Low 0.00 Vol. 0 (Opening 14-dec-2006)

Latest News

Lenovo Names Cuong...

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Last post by rleo25
Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:33 am
Quick Trivia Question

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:57 pm
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by SMurf » Tue Feb 06, 2007 5:58 pm

Hello,

Does anyone know which Thinkpad was the first to feature OpenGL hardware acceleration? Reading through posts, I've deduced that it was after...

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Last post by AlphaKilo470
Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:57 pm
Qn on international warranty when I buy from Lenovo USA

Last post by Norristrev « Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:46 pm
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by alfred_62 » Fri Nov 24, 2006 11:56 am

Hi guys

I live in Singapore.

I find that the thinkpads in USA are generally much more cheaper than in SG.

If I purchase a laptop from Lenovo...

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Last post by Norristrev
Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:46 pm
Does anyone know when new tpads are likely to be introduced?

Last post by kamaleon « Sun Feb 04, 2007 2:54 pm
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by kamaleon » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:04 am

Hi there.

Being a noob on this tpad world, i'm wondering if there's a few traditional times of the year / dates when lenovo will introduce new...

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Last post by kamaleon
Sun Feb 04, 2007 2:54 pm
Magic Devices, Germany = don't buy

Last post by 2647-4EG « Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:32 pm
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by felixdv » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:50 pm

Hello

This thread is mainly directed at potential buyers of a Thinkpad notebook in Germany. These are my experiences with a German store Magic...

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Last post by 2647-4EG
Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:32 pm
list of 32 and 64-bit capable systems?

Last post by tomh009 « Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:24 pm
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by georgeb » Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:56 pm

this may be a total noob question (apologies if that is the case) but is there a place to see which thinkpads are 32 or 64-bit capable?

georgeb

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Last post by tomh009
Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:24 pm
When will Lenovo begin shipping Vista on new Thinkpads?

Last post by JaneL « Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:37 pm
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by JonathanGennick » Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:33 pm

Does anyone know when Vista will be the default o/s on new Thinkpads?

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Last post by JaneL
Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:37 pm
IBM and SANYO Demonstrate Fuel Cell Prototype for ThinkPads

Last post by WarMachine « Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:45 am
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by hausman » Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:58 am

IBM and SANYO Demonstrate Fuel Cell Prototype for ThinkPad Notebooks IBM and SANYO Electric today unveiled initial plans for a prototype micro direct...

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Last post by WarMachine
Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:45 am
Resetting the clock on a ThinkPad warranty...

Last post by underclocker « Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:01 am
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by underclocker » Fri Jan 26, 2007 5:26 pm

This may help others in the same situation.

Based on the warranty lookup feature on lenovo.com, I picked up a T43 that was clearly sitting in...

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Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:01 am
Software Inventory Tool

Last post by collector_edi « Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:03 am
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by collector_edi » Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:26 pm

Any tried and true products that this board recommends? I want to re-install the image for my T60p. Prior to doing so I would like to generate a...

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Last post by collector_edi
Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:03 am
Cleaning of T-60 Lid & Screen

Last post by cj3209 « Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:20 pm
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by Truthfinder » Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:31 am

Can anyone give me the best way to clean both the screen and the lid (TOP) of my T-60.

I used to own a T-30 and after cleaning the lid, I noticed it...

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Last post by cj3209
Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:20 pm
Do PIII-M and P-M Share The Same Socket Type?

Last post by jamiphar « Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:01 pm
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by jamiphar » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:10 pm

Do PIII-M and P-M share the same socket type?
And is there any chance that a P-M would work in a PIII-M machine (like how a PIII will work in a 600E)?

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Last post by jamiphar
Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:01 pm
Recent Christmas Order - My Experience

Last post by RUSH2112 « Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:53 pm
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by techflavor » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:47 am

I always see new threads about people complaining about Lenovo taking over IBM's PC division. Most people are worried about less quality, poor...

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Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:53 pm
Another IBM EasyServ Ordeal

Last post by Ken Fox « Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:02 am
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by ipatent » Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:22 pm

I purchased a ThinkPad T43p, type 2687D5U around May 2005. It came with a three year warranty. Several months ago, the display failed. I called IBM...

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Last post by Ken Fox
Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:02 am
Sony Batterys - Lenovo Recall!!!

Last post by cb474 « Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:03 pm
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by rscosworth » Wed Sep 27, 2006 6:57 am
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Have a look at this guys...

Cheers
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Last post by cb474
Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:03 pm
Why do they have to make it so hard?

Last post by sapibobo « Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:30 pm
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by benplaut » Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:53 am

I don't want the best of both worlds, i want the best of all three!

The thinkpad line has alot of very similar laptops, at similar prices. Maybe...

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Last post by sapibobo
Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:30 pm
Problems at Lenovo. What is really going on?

Last post by fbrdphreak « Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:38 pm
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by avesuni » Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:53 am

Questions:

1) Does anyone know with which batteries the current T60p-models are shipping? I just ordered a 14 2007-8J, and I'm getting conflicting...

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Last post by fbrdphreak
Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:38 pm
Buying a New Thinkpad? Link through FATWALLET

Last post by pianowizard « Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:57 pm
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by Ken Fox » Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:41 am

Fatwallet.com is an internet deals website. For those of you not familiar with it, after a 1 minute registration of your email address, the website...

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Last post by pianowizard
Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:57 pm
Need a New Thinkpad - When will Lenovo make a good one?

Last post by GomJabbar « Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:14 pm
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by jlward4th » Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:22 pm

I have been waiting for Lenovo to produce a laptop with great screen resolution & WWAN for sometime... Here is what I want:

Wireless Wide Area...

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Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:14 pm

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