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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?

Keep an eye on the Forum Announcements board...

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Santa Rosa in April/May?

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Intel Centrino Pro Logo and Branding Revealed

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Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:26 pm
Y-Claim classification, what does this mean?

Last post by xbytes « Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:57 pm
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by xbytes » Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:55 am

I have read about N-Claim and S-Claim but can't find any info on Y-Claim, thinking about buy a thinkpad from thinkpadworld ebay shop, I have read a...

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Last post by xbytes
Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:57 pm
where to buy trackpoint

Last post by cinemafia « Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:44 pm
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by shiyang » Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:15 pm

Hey guys,

Any ideas where can get more trackpoint caps for real cheap?

my soft dome of 2 years is wearing flat, and the cat's tougue thing is...

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Last post by cinemafia
Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:44 pm
Lenovo parts dept. charges 390$ on holiday orders

Last post by NS « Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:04 am
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by liquidous » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:01 pm

I just about fell off my chair when i called the parts department (which took me about a week, and 3 representatives to get me the information i was...

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Last post by NS
Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:04 am
my thinkpad turns on the tv

Last post by liquidous « Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:04 pm
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by zd323 » Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:16 am

I'm sitting here in my friend's living room using my X40... then the TV suddenly turns on all by itself. My friend informs this this has happened...

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Last post by liquidous
Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:04 pm
Favorite Fn key placement

Last post by lev « Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:15 pm
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by Puppy » Wed Dec 27, 2006 7:23 am

Would you like to change traditional IBM key placement to different place on the keyboard ? Windows keys are not considered since it is usually...

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Last post by lev
Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:15 pm
No longer need On-site scheduled for Tuesday, what do I do?

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by Bob34 » Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:59 am

Here's the deal, I received my laptop on the December 27th and 1 hour into turning it on it crashed. Then continued crashing on Boot, obviously my...

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Last post by Bob34
Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:59 am
I dont like Lenovo returns policy

Last post by dr_st « Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:58 am
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by ronan_zj » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:51 pm

For a new Product that is unopened and still in it's sealed package, you may return it to Lenovo for any reason within 21 days of the date of invoice...

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Last post by dr_st
Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:58 am
Too many accessories??

Last post by Phazer « Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:12 am
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by Phazer » Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:11 pm

I've slowly been converting from HP desktops to IBM laptops. When I first started this, I was loving all the extra desk space and lack of cables...

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Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:12 am
Speculation: 17" Thinkpad?

Last post by beeblebrox « Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:26 pm
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by RUSH2112 » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:21 pm

I was just wondering, do you think Lenovo will intoduce a 17 Widescreen Thinkpad? Maybe in the form of a reincarnated A or G Series.

There is...

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Last post by beeblebrox
Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:26 pm
What is Lenovo cancellation policy?

Last post by Vicster « Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:29 pm
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by Vicster » Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:53 am

I purchased a new T43 from the website on 12/4, and it was scheduled to ship on 12/21. This seemed like a long time then! After not hearing anything...

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Last post by Vicster
Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:29 pm
How do you know if your ThinkPad comes with a Vista sticker?

Last post by GomJabbar « Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:26 am
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by bontistic » Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:33 am

I mean, without opening the box?

Thanks!

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Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:26 am
Favorite Trackpoint Cover

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by RUSH2112 » Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:03 pm

This has probably been covered in the past, but I feel its a worthy discussion.
What's your favorite type of trackpoint cover?

BTW, If I missed one,...

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Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:21 pm
Memory For t60p 200784u Opinions

Last post by pianowizard « Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:54 pm
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by ennma » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:46 pm

on this link

what do you guys think of the price, and would the majority of you use this emory for the t60p ?

I see alot of posting of Kingston...

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Last post by pianowizard
Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:54 pm
Did I read this correctly? FREE Messenger Case?

Last post by intelliot « Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:35 am
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by bontistic » Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:34 am
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Based on the VISA and Lenovo employee discount promo, carrying case is FREE when you use VISA. What does this mean?

Link

Moderator edit: Changed...
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Last post by intelliot
Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:35 am
I never saw T60 14 " with ips, [censored] it

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by ennma » Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:56 pm

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Last post by meshua
Sun Dec 17, 2006 6:03 am
New Fujitsu 250GB and 300GB Laptop HDs!

Last post by beeblebrox « Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:50 am
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by JHEM » Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:51 pm

Copied from a post to the Thinkpad Mail List by Dave Goldman:

Today Fujitsu announced a new line of laptop (2.5 ) hard drives with 250GB and 300GB...

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Last post by beeblebrox
Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:50 am
Lenovo Repair/Support Quality Sucks

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:56 pm
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by RolloM » Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:55 pm

Hi,

I recently had a ThinkPad T42 repaired due to a mainboard failure (display had stayed dark). After the mainboard had been replaced, sound was...

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Last post by tfflivemb2
Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:56 pm
Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Last post by tomh009 « Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:30 pm
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by rleo25 » Thu Nov 23, 2006 5:50 pm

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you my american friends wherever you are, and enjoy with your beloved ones... including our Thinkpad babies

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Last post by tomh009
Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:30 pm
Automated telephone service for parts ? Localized KB

Last post by marcos « Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:42 am
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by marcos » Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:43 pm

Please help with this, can't find this number anywhere in the Forum !

Neither parts nor support do know about it.

However I asked parts and they...

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Last post by marcos
Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:42 am
Article about advanced notebook design, interviewing Lenovo

Last post by marcos « Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:04 pm
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by beeblebrox » Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:58 pm
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Quite interesting read in the Sydney herald:

A lot of folks asked for a white (!) Thinkpad, so the Titanium lid was introduced...

So, no Yoga...
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Last post by marcos
Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:04 pm
Lenovo and Windows

Last post by marcos « Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:26 pm
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by marcos » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:16 pm

Bluntly punt, I think that:

- Non-orderability to the general public of systems with a non-windows operating system, or open bay.

- and, the...

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Last post by marcos
Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:26 pm
ThinkPad Visio Shape for Network Diagrams

Last post by draco2527 « Fri Dec 08, 2006 11:51 pm
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by greenlakechris » Fri Nov 24, 2006 4:58 am

Hi Folks,

If any of you are Visio fans, I've created a ThinkPad laptop shape to replace that ho-hum generic Laptop shape you find on Visio's...

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Last post by draco2527
Fri Dec 08, 2006 11:51 pm
Review: Thinkpad Adjustable Notebook Stand

Last post by oghowie « Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:39 pm
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by gator » Sun Dec 03, 2006 6:17 am

I own a Thinkpad T60 and I am currently having a APC notebook stand with a fan that I got cheap. It barely tilted the keyboard, and the USB fan did...

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Last post by oghowie
Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:39 pm
Finger Scanner

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by thefragger » Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:57 pm

Hey guys, long time lurker, first time poster.

I bought an IBM T40p for school not too long ago (2773-G1U) and it's been great... now, here's what...

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Last post by thefragger
Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:19 pm
Will there be a Christmas sale?

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:12 pm
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by thinkweird » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:48 am

The current sale ends on Dec 11th and I am wondering will there be another Christmas Sale ?

If there is a Christmas Sale, will the price be even...

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Last post by tfflivemb2
Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:12 pm
Possibility of a Sub-X Series (S Series?) Thinkpad?

Last post by ThinkPad R « Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:06 pm
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by RUSH2112 » Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:36 pm

Anyone think we can expect to see a sub-X Thinkpad anytime in the future?

I figure they can bring back the S Series or something of the likes with a...

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Last post by ThinkPad R
Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:06 pm
thank goodness we're back ...........

Last post by tomh009 « Sat Dec 02, 2006 4:53 pm
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by Purcy » Sat Dec 02, 2006 4:20 pm

I tried getting onto this site all morning, I was starting to jones. :cry:

I truly don't know what I would do without this wonderful community.

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Last post by tomh009
Sat Dec 02, 2006 4:53 pm
What's the meaning of this?

Last post by tric « Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:00 pm
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by JimL » Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:12 pm

What does the addition of the P to Thinkpad models actually signify? I can't find an explanation of it on either IBM or Lenovo and I don't know how...

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Last post by tric
Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:00 pm
Where to buy ThinkPad R60 or T60?

Last post by furball4 « Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:16 am
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by kenatsun » Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:32 pm

Other than lenovo.com, where should one shop for ThinkPads? (I'm looking for an R60 or T60.)

Are there places other than Lenovo where one can get it...

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Last post by furball4
Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:16 am
Website customization Processor rating

Last post by tomh009 « Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:23 pm
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by liquidous » Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:44 pm

Why doesn't lenovo put the processor rating in the customization instead of just listing the code name of the processor.

ie T7600 instead of T7600...

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Last post by tomh009
Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:23 pm
Security issue: ThinkVantage Password Manager

Last post by USSS « Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:16 am
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by claudeo » Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:41 pm

A vulnerability with password managers in general has been discussed in various forums.
See for a description of the exploit.

More specific...

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Last post by USSS
Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:16 am
How to clean the trackpoint ? Do you have tips ?

Last post by tom lightbody « Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:25 am
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by WarMachine » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:42 pm

Hello,

I've seen FAQ about cleaning thinkpads. :idea:

My 600E is in excellent shape, but the trackpoint. :cry:

I've tried to clean it with water...

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Last post by tom lightbody
Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:25 am
New (?) Carrying cases from Lenovo

Last post by gator « Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:27 am

by gator » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:27 am

Lenovo has put up some awesome carrying cases for thinkpads from EZM on thier website. I did not see these models when I got my laptop in August. Can...

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Last post by gator
Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:27 am
More price drops!

Last post by tomh009 « Sat Nov 18, 2006 9:14 am
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by RUSH2112 » Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:11 pm

Lenovo has cut prices on everything except the R. Here are what models now start at:
Z61t - $859
Z61m - $679
Z61p - $1284
T60 - $894
T60p - $1294
X60...

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Last post by tomh009
Sat Nov 18, 2006 9:14 am
A couple questions about buying a ThinkPad from Lenovo

Last post by Tab « Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:18 pm
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by Tab » Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:02 pm

1) How build to order is Lenovo? Years ago when I ordered my current TP, I was told there would be delays because someone would have to open the box...

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Last post by Tab
Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:18 pm
Has anyone received his/her new battery for the recall?

Last post by draco2527 « Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:25 pm
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by newbie1983 » Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:57 pm

Hi, I am told it takes 4-6 weeks but just wondering if it's gonna take so long. Anyone who has gotten it is welcome to share the time it took you to...

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Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:25 pm
Dead Battery - never got to use it, now out of warranty!

Last post by claudeo « Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:00 am
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by jeffcrilly » Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:20 pm

When I ordered my T42 last year it came with a free battery, which I never used.

When the recall hit, the battery I was using in the TP got...

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Last post by claudeo
Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:00 am
Seeking R60 vs T60 comparisons

Last post by kenatsun « Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:52 pm
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by kenatsun » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:47 pm

I'm about to buy my first ThinkPad since 1994.

My choice is down to a T60 vs an R60. With identical options, the T60 costs about $80 more than the...

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Last post by kenatsun
Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:52 pm
Rumors- Widescreen T Series 11/28 Announcement

Last post by lakersgo « Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:26 am
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by 3nigma » Sun Oct 29, 2006 9:00 pm
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Hi all,

Thanks for the fantastic community and the amazing resource. This is truly a great body of people with one commonality- ThinkPads!

Now to...
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Last post by lakersgo
Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:26 am
Regarding the Flexview screens

Last post by CarrerCrytharis « Sun Nov 12, 2006 1:14 pm
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by CarrerCrytharis » Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:56 pm

I have read in a few places that the Flexview screens have a slower response time than regular screens, so that when doing things like watching DVDs...

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Last post by CarrerCrytharis
Sun Nov 12, 2006 1:14 pm
***Announcement re: PC Doctor 5 ***

Last post by rleo25 « Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:49 am
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by JaneL » Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:15 am

There are reports of systems being damaged (Add/Remove Programs and Registry damage) caused by installing PC Doctor 5 without uninstalling the...

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Last post by rleo25
Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:49 am
Point of Proper Protocol?

Last post by christopher_wolf « Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:10 pm
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by riski1 » Sat Nov 11, 2006 3:54 pm

Afternoon all,

Been thru much of your archives and found gads of info which helps me about 90% of the time. My question is how to address the 10%...

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Last post by christopher_wolf
Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:10 pm
Check battery health.

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Thu Nov 09, 2006 2:41 am
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by rabbarba » Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:00 pm

Hi, i wonder how to check my battery's health . You know, cycles and that stuff. Is it some program you download or sumthing?!
Could someone paste a...

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Last post by AlphaKilo470
Thu Nov 09, 2006 2:41 am
Atheros & Lenovo Announcement

Last post by DIGITALgimpus « Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:55 pm
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by corymcnutt » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:35 am

Might be of some interest:

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Last post by DIGITALgimpus
Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:55 pm
did you register your favourite toy

Last post by rabbarba « Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:27 pm
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by krajicek » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:40 pm

i wonder,

what are pros and cons of registration on is it worth to fill all those info?

cheers
kr.

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Last post by rabbarba
Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:27 pm
Lenovo destroying the Thinkpad legacy?

Last post by beeblebrox « Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:49 am
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by RUSH2112 » Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:59 pm

When Lenovo bought the right to produce and sell Thinkpads, we knew there would be some changes, but I see them completely ruining the namesake they...

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Last post by beeblebrox
Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:49 am
Report: Lenovo doing poorly in western markets

Last post by rleo25 « Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:51 pm
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by K. Eng » Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:51 am

The latest sales figures show that Lenovo is being ignored by buyers in the west and its profits are being propped up by its great performance on the...

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Last post by rleo25
Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:51 pm
Are you familiar with Lenovo?

Last post by pianowizard « Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:56 pm
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by redvoilin » Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:15 am

Did you have know LENOVO before LENOVO purchased IBM Thinkpad?
What do you know about LENOVO?

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Last post by pianowizard
Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:56 pm
lots of problems on these forums

Last post by BillMorrow « Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:11 am
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by allen » Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:32 am
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i come on here and read because i'm considering a T60 purchase, and just start to feel like everyone's always running into problems, and have...
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