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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

Last post by claus0478 « Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:55 am

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

Last post by tomwhite1 « Thu Feb 16, 2006 2:15 am
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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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Last post by firestarter
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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Last post by AlphaKilo470
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?

Last post by DataAve « Mon Feb 13, 2006 5:37 am
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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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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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Last post by Smilodon
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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Last post by pianowizard
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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Last post by donking!
Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:54 am
tabook updated 1/31/06

Last post by wateryear « Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:53 pm

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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Last post by AssPenny
Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:55 pm
Called IBM Support to Extend Warranty - Home or Business?

Last post by draco2527 « Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:18 am
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by simms » Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:31 pm

I called the IBM support number and told them I wanted to know about prices to extend my warranty for 1-2 years. They gave me another number, which I...

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Last post by draco2527
Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:18 am
Who has the best service? ibm or...

Last post by Nebrie « Sun Jan 29, 2006 4:10 am
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by dorin » Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:03 am

HI there,

personally i;m totally shocked about the professionalism of IBM (Switzerland) comparing with Toshiba... i mean they are very promt,...

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Last post by Nebrie
Sun Jan 29, 2006 4:10 am
Yoga - Lenovo gets awards for best new Thinkpad designs

Last post by SpaRood « Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:46 pm
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by beeblebrox » Fri Dec 09, 2005 5:46 pm

I know, I should not post it here, but most people go to this thread.
So here you are, the new SunDial PC and unfoldable Yoga Thinkpads?

Sounds like...

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Last post by SpaRood
Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:46 pm
Got a dot on your screen?

Last post by JaneL « Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:33 am
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by Tygur » Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:19 am

There seems to be a relatively common problem in thinkpads - a colored dot on the screen that looks like a bad pixel, but really isn't. I noticed it...

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Last post by JaneL
Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:33 am
Thinkpad gets into me

Last post by epbrown « Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:45 pm
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by qchaser » Sun Jan 22, 2006 5:46 pm

Hello! I bought my first Thinkpad in November 05. X41, 60GB, 512, 1,5MHZ, X4 etc. I´ve always been a BIG fan of quality. I always buy quality and if...

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Last post by epbrown
Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:45 pm
Tired of the world...well, not the world..but it seems....

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:07 am
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by draco2527 » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:39 pm

it is coming to and end......NO!!! ;)

Is not that bad, but it has gotten to the point were I have to vent...Here is the story...

I have owned...

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Last post by AlphaKilo470
Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:07 am
Do you not get a WinXP disc when you buy an IBM????

Last post by cantsleepcatswilleatme « Sun Jan 15, 2006 3:30 pm
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by cantsleepcatswilleatme » Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:47 pm

Um, I wanted to install a fresh OS this weekend.....but I can't seem to find the OS disc.

Am I losing my mind?

B

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Last post by cantsleepcatswilleatme
Sun Jan 15, 2006 3:30 pm
Nice cases for a 14' ThinkPad

Last post by PrincipalValiant « Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:54 pm
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by Roark » Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:35 pm

Could you please suggest nice, durable and not-too-big cases which fit a 14' ThinkPad?

Thanks in advance :)

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Last post by PrincipalValiant
Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:54 pm
Purchasing IBM OFFICIAL warranty for a refurbished item

Last post by syhead « Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:31 pm
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by Roark » Fri Jan 13, 2006 2:06 pm

Hello there,

Does anybody know if IBM/Lenovo allows purchasing of OFFICIAL warranty for S-Claim refurbished items? I am interested in one of those...

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Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:31 pm
Tabook is updated with T60, X60 and X60s models

Last post by wolfman « Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:11 pm

by wolfman » Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:11 pm

:)

too bad the list is very short at this point...looks like february should be more...

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Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:11 pm
Wireless G essential for thinkpad?

Last post by DIGITALgimpus « Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:20 pm
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by Drewski » Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:30 am

I have a wireless card for my thinkpad, it runs at 11mbps. The internet seems to run very good... so whats the point of upgrading to 54mbps? I would...

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Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:20 pm
Warranty

Last post by BillMorrow « Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:01 am
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by GuitarBill » Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:13 pm

I just 'won' an auction for a T42p literally during the last minute. Up front the Seller stated (in LARGE RED LETTERS):

IBM Factory Sealed 3 Year...

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Last post by BillMorrow
Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:01 am
Thinkpad 600e for sale

Last post by pcnoob « Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:30 am
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by makaveli559m » Sat Jan 07, 2006 6:19 pm

Thinkpad 600e
Pentium 2 M 366mhz
13inch screen
6GB HD
256MB of RAM
DVD-ROM
comes with Windows XP sp2

325.00 or best offer 32.95 for shipping FED EX,...

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Last post by pcnoob
Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:30 am
This is why your laptop is spending days in customs...

Last post by smek « Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:55 pm
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by smek » Sun Jan 08, 2006 3:53 pm

Not sure if this is already widely known, I for one have always thought that customs were searching for things like chemical agents and so forth, but...

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Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:55 pm
ThinkPads to support Cingular 3G technology

Last post by GomJabbar « Sat Jan 07, 2006 10:21 pm
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by BigWarpGuy » Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:34 pm

Lenovo strikes a deal with Cingular Wireless to embed the carrier's 3G technology into laptops.

8)

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Sat Jan 07, 2006 10:21 pm
US Recommended Retail Prices

Last post by rjm1135 « Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:47 am
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by rjm1135 » Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:13 pm

Hi all,

Is there a link available that gives the $US RRP for all ThinkPads listed in the tabook?

I used to use this (for example)

but this no...

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Last post by rjm1135
Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:47 am
X60/T60 announced

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:58 pm
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by superdx » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:34 am
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Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:58 pm
Another thumbs-up for IBM Service

Last post by IR0NMAN « Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:25 am
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by Kenn » Wed Aug 31, 2005 7:06 pm

People who know me here know that I'm a huge fan of IBM service, both the Thinkpad Hardware support group in Atlanta, GA as well as the local techs...

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Last post by IR0NMAN
Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:25 am
ThinkPad Notebooks Get Built-In WAN Tech

Last post by epbrown « Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:40 pm
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by BigWarpGuy » Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:33 pm

Lenovo and Cingular announce a plan to add high-speed wireless modems to some ThinkPad notebooks.

8)

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Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:40 pm

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