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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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New Lenovo Notebooks! Widescreen Dual Core

Last post by fbrdphreak « Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:08 pm
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by fbrdphreak » Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:57 am

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Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:08 pm
Lenovo Group to cut 1,000 jobs

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by CupOfJoe » Thu Mar 16, 2006 2:42 pm

See the article dated 16-March-2006:

-CupOfJoe

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Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:17 pm
Switching from Dell to Lenovo and looking for your opinions

Last post by draco2527 « Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:13 am
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by cmajewski » Wed Mar 15, 2006 9:54 am

I am working with a lawfirm that currently has all Dell laptops. We are looking to make the switch to Lenovo and Thinkpads. The first one will be an...

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Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:13 am
Intel Developer Forum - New Architecture Revealed!

Last post by K. Eng « Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:52 pm
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by K. Eng » Tue Mar 07, 2006 6:14 pm

As many of you are already aware, Intel's next mobile processor, code-named Merom, is due out later this year. The Merom core is the basis for Conroe...

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Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:52 pm
Are Thinkpads (the brand name) being phased out?

Last post by ThinkPad R « Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:47 pm
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by Mezzo » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:40 pm

Hi guys, I heard some disturbing news from a friend of mine that the Thinkpad brand will be phased out and future Thinkpads will be branded as Lenovo...

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Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:47 pm
30 Day Money Back Guarantee - Canada?

Last post by ericssonboi « Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:20 am
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by nmuntz » Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:15 pm

I can't find any reference to the much talked about 30 Day MBG on Lenovo's website. Does this apply to the US site only or does Lenovo have the same...

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Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:20 am
Laptop Gaming Benchmarks - including Z60m & T60

Last post by fbrdphreak « Tue Mar 07, 2006 8:58 am

by fbrdphreak » Tue Mar 07, 2006 8:58 am

Hey all,
Just posted my article of laptop gaming benchmarks, including the Z60m & T60. Stay tuned for updates to the article as we get more laptops in

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Tue Mar 07, 2006 8:58 am
Dell CEO attacks Lenovo in conference

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by The Insider » Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:14 pm

Dell CEO takes digs at Lenovo
CRN, 3/1
Dell’s CEO took some shots at rival Lenovo, and gave a qualified vote of confidence to chip maker Intel, in...

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Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:25 am
Warranty Upgrades?

Last post by renderful « Sun Mar 05, 2006 2:45 am
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by renderful » Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:29 pm

I tried checking IBM's website, but their warranty upgrades page doesn't load.

I have about 3 months left in my IBM warranty, although I bought the...

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Sun Mar 05, 2006 2:45 am
Do most people buy their laptop from IBM/Lenovo, ebay, etc.

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by ajazzman » Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:08 pm

I am looking to buy a T60/60P and would like to get an idea where most people purchase their laptops?

Thanks,

Currently using a T20 (6 years) and...

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Last post by Aroc
Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:35 am
sticker removal

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by johnchan » Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:15 pm

Hello, does anyone know how to remove those stickers on the palmrest? They get pretty unsightly after 3 years. I suppose I can replace the whole...

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Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:00 am
host?

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by Zedicus » Sat Feb 25, 2006 12:31 pm

i have several tools you guys might be interested in. one in particular is a floppy that allows you to boot ANY computer to a cd rom. booting linux...

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Sun Feb 26, 2006 4:30 am
Lenovo-branded computers to launch Thursday in US

Last post by bhtooefr « Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:14 am
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by K. Eng » Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:49 am

link

The launch starts with desktops, but notebooks are expected in the next few months:

The 3000 series notebooks will use Intel's processors...

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Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:14 am
Bad Hard Drive Sectors?

Last post by turbolium « Sat Feb 25, 2006 3:34 am
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by BruisedQuasar » Wed Feb 15, 2006 1:59 pm

It has been a few years since I heard of a HDD having bad sectors. Can anyone tell me if it is time to shop for a new Thinkpad hard drive when a top...

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Last post by turbolium
Sat Feb 25, 2006 3:34 am
PCMCIA ...USE BOTH SLOT ( EXTENDER )

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by IBM A31 & 600E » Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:11 pm

ok, i was looking around the forum, and another member mention using a pcmcia card extender to allow you to use both slots. i currently have a port...

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Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:11 pm
Advice about thinkpadworld

Last post by monsieurlee « Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:53 pm
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by marsbt » Sat Jan 28, 2006 2:44 am

Hello all,

I'm a potential thinkpad buyer and was looking around various options about where to buy one from. While searching for thinkpads on ebay,...

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Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:53 pm
T4x & T4xp models on ebay

Last post by djpharoah « Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:00 pm
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by djpharoah » Wed Feb 15, 2006 9:26 pm

Hi everyone.

Im looking to purchase a T4x laptop sometime this summer. However searching on ebay has given rise to a few questions.

1) Why is it...

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Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:00 pm
Lenovo.com UPDATED T series site looks AWESOME!!!!

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by draco2527 » Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:54 am

Lenovo.com has been busy at work!!!

Check it out here....

Also in the bottom right, you can see the adds!!!!

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Last post by GomJabbar
Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:07 am
Not Thinkpad, but new Lenovo notebooks!!

Last post by notebooknewbie « Thu Feb 23, 2006 3:19 pm
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by fbrdphreak » Thu Feb 23, 2006 12:17 am

What do you guys think? As I pointed out in the article, I'm kinda skeptical of the layout & design that went into it. I'm not so worried about...

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Last post by notebooknewbie
Thu Feb 23, 2006 3:19 pm
New Lenovo Brand Notebook

Last post by GomJabbar « Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:38 am
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by donking! » Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:19 am

Lenovo just announced it's first notebook under it's name, the Lenovo 3000 C100. Here'a a small article on it at NBR.

Claims it's got a ThinkPad...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:38 am
fn keys

Last post by longboard « Sun Feb 19, 2006 2:04 pm
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by longboard » Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:06 am

my problem is
I have a ibm thinkpad 390e and my youngest uses it.
and she has some how enabled the extra fn keys.
like when she press m she gets a 0...

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Last post by longboard
Sun Feb 19, 2006 2:04 pm
I'm coming out! - Lenovo

Last post by jdhurst « Fri Feb 17, 2006 6:27 pm
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by GomJabbar » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:26 am

From CNN.Money.com: Lenovo's coming out party

2006 is the coming out party for Lenovo, said Peter Hortensius, senior vice president of Lenovo's...

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Fri Feb 17, 2006 6:27 pm
IBM parts/accessories reseller in Canada?

Last post by pphilipko « Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:37 am
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by icantux » Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:43 pm

Hi,

Are there any reputable online or walk-in resellers of parts and accessories for thinkpads in Canada? Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal?

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Last post by pphilipko
Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:37 am
Education program - T60

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by claus0478 » Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:55 am

Hi all,

So the educational models are just certain models (2007, 2008 series) designated for education purchases but their compnents are the same as...

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Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:55 am
TABOOK.pdf

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by tomwhite1 » Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:21 am

What is this? Is it on this forum or community?

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Thu Feb 16, 2006 2:15 am
Placing the order over the phone is better than online?

Last post by BruisedQuasar « Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:15 pm
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by r1ych » Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:55 pm

I'm thinking of buying a Thinkpad so I called Lenovo for some general warranty information today. At the end of the chat I said I would have a think...

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Last post by BruisedQuasar
Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:15 pm
ThinkPad Software Installer Problem

Last post by firestarter « Wed Feb 15, 2006 3:26 am
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by firestarter » Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:32 am

I just got my brand new R51 thinkpad and downloaded the software installer from IBM website, but everytime im downloading updates through it, the...

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Wed Feb 15, 2006 3:26 am
Poor THINKPAD resale value??

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:53 pm
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by Blake » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:36 pm

well im currently in the process of selling off all of my computer belongings and it could possibly include my beloved x31. I want to get another...

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Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:53 pm
9x5 on-site warranty extension vs. thinkpad protection?

Last post by bral « Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:31 pm
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by bral » Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:35 pm

Hi guys, I'm new here. I'm currently pricing out a Thinkpad for work (2687D5U), and one thing that isn't clear to me is if I need to order both the...

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Last post by bral
Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:31 pm
Looking for a bag/case.. specific requirements

Last post by Chiana « Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:13 pm
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by Chiana » Sun Feb 12, 2006 5:20 pm

I'm trying to find a bag for my ThinkPad R40 notebook. What I am looking for is something that will carry my notebook, power supply, maybe a paper or...

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Last post by Chiana
Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:13 pm
Lenovo: 30Day return vs. Euclid: next day availability?

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by monsieurlee » Mon Feb 13, 2006 2:59 am

I am finally getting my first laptop. I was deciding between the T43 and Z60T and finally decided on the Z60T for a few reasons:

+ a bit more...

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Last post by DataAve
Mon Feb 13, 2006 5:37 am
X60 Commercial

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by ejp001 » Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:52 pm

Anyone catch the new X60 commercial during the Olympics tonight? Looks very cool...I haven't seen a thinkpad commercial in years!

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Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:52 pm
Awesome add about the T60, specs including the serial adapt.

Last post by Smilodon « Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:14 pm
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by draco2527 » Sun Feb 12, 2006 12:31 pm

This is an add, depicting features of the T60! Specs, etc

It is about 2.8MB, here is the link

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Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:14 pm
Torino Winter Games, ThinkPad Commercial (T60)

Last post by SpaRood « Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:00 pm
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by draco2527 » Sat Feb 11, 2006 10:07 pm

I have not seen a ThinkPad commercial on TV in YEARS! I was surprised so see it. Looked good, but the different seasons depicted on the TP messed...

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Last post by SpaRood
Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:00 pm
T43 2669-44U - DID I GET A DEAL/BARGAIN OR NOT

Last post by shynepo3 « Sun Feb 12, 2006 1:58 am
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by shynepo3 » Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:07 am

Hello everyone....I recently purchased my first laptop, an IBM Thinkpad, T43, model #2669-44U. I got it through a friend, brand new, for $1200...

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Sun Feb 12, 2006 1:58 am
IBM/Lenovo and AMD?

Last post by K. Eng « Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:40 pm
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by would » Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:20 am

look at this:

possible?

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Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:40 pm
Questions about the Tabook

Last post by christopher_wolf « Sat Feb 11, 2006 2:50 am
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by notebooknewbie » Sun Feb 05, 2006 6:53 pm

Just a few quick questions I was hoping somone could answer

1) Are ALL of the models listed in the Tabook available to customers (such as...

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Last post by christopher_wolf
Sat Feb 11, 2006 2:50 am
Canadian EPP vs US EPP

Last post by Brave_turtle « Fri Feb 10, 2006 2:01 am

by Brave_turtle » Fri Feb 10, 2006 2:01 am

Hi,

Just wondering if people from Canada can use US EPP and buy stuff from IBM/lenovo and ship it to Canada.

Note from Moderator: Read the posting...

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Last post by Brave_turtle
Fri Feb 10, 2006 2:01 am
warranty

Last post by Lucky « Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:14 am
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by johnchan » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:33 pm

what does the 3yr base warranty cover? Let's say i smack the lcd accidentally, do they replace it for free? or if i drop my t43??

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Last post by Lucky
Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:14 am
Lenovo Web Site redesign - no more refurbs?

Last post by dsvochak « Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:21 pm
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by BioHazard » Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:16 pm

Over the last week, Lenovo redesigned their thinkpad website - formally redirecting it to Lenovo.com.

In that process, it appears that they have...

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Last post by dsvochak
Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:21 pm
Is an X series Thinkpad a good idea 4 a PC novice?

Last post by pianowizard « Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:08 pm
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by Yahdie » Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:36 pm

My brother-in-law has limited PC skills, but has decided he wants/needs a Notebook.
Having seen my Thinkpad he now wants one, and after browsing...

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Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:08 pm
Lenovo (Toronto) sales staff model avaialability quotes

Last post by JaneL « Mon Feb 06, 2006 5:21 pm
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by aamsel » Sat Feb 04, 2006 10:01 pm

I ordered an X60s this week with current status of packing , which was a web-order.
I fully expect my X60s packing status to slide to backordered or...

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Last post by JaneL
Mon Feb 06, 2006 5:21 pm
ThinkPad Warranties

Last post by donking! « Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:54 am

by donking! » Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:54 am

Can someone explain the ThinkPad warranties and pricing on them to me?

I thought IBM/Lenovo's whole thing was that all their laptops have 3-year...

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Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:54 am
tabook updated 1/31/06

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by wateryear » Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:53 pm

link in faq.

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Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:53 pm
American Express & IBM Discounts

Last post by wateryear « Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:46 pm
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by notebooknewbie » Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:06 pm

I've read a lot about how AmEx offers cardholders discounts on IBM computers, but I was on their site and wasn't able to find much (any) info about...

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Last post by wateryear
Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:46 pm
how to check order status on the ibm site?

Last post by firestarter « Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:40 pm
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by LDNA » Wed Jan 25, 2006 1:40 pm

i got an email with ibm.com confirmation number so i went to the online order status site. it asks for Enterprise, customer, INAC or company number:...

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Last post by firestarter
Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:40 pm
Wait Times for the Thinkpad R-51

Last post by firestarter « Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:38 pm

by firestarter » Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:38 pm

I just ordered an R-51 Thinkpad which is going to be my very first thinkpad. Im hearing some horror stories on 2 month wait times on the new thinkpad...

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Last post by firestarter
Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:38 pm
Olympic branded Thinkpads

Last post by JonathanGennick « Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:49 pm

by JonathanGennick » Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:49 pm

Thought this was interesting:

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Last post by JonathanGennick
Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:49 pm
Change to Thinkpad Protection terms ???

Last post by aamsel « Wed Feb 01, 2006 1:13 pm
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by aamsel » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:09 pm

It appears that Lenovo has modified the terms of Thinkpad Protection (accidental damage) coverage.

Read at:

If I am not wrong, previously (under...

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Last post by aamsel
Wed Feb 01, 2006 1:13 pm
Thinkpad themes

Last post by AssPenny « Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:55 pm
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by AssPenny » Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:14 am

Anyone still have these that were offered by ibm? Does Lenovo have them hosted yet or new ones?

Thanks!

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Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:55 pm

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