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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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Order Fiasco!!

Last post by mrbjr « Thu May 08, 2014 11:15 am
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by mrbjr » Sun Apr 20, 2014 10:06 am

Here's my story.... I ordered a T440s and really meant to order a T440p, as soon as I hit the order button I realized my error..Went to Lenovo Web...

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Thu May 08, 2014 11:15 am
TrackPoint via Arduino as USB mouse

Last post by rootScript « Mon May 05, 2014 6:40 am
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by feklee » Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:28 am

I hooked up a TrackPoint to an Arduino microcontroller and am now able to use it like an external USB mouse.

Features:
Adjustable sensitivity with...

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Last post by rootScript
Mon May 05, 2014 6:40 am
backlight replacement service (not moniserv)

Last post by meeotch « Sat May 03, 2014 1:58 pm
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by meeotch » Sat May 03, 2014 1:32 pm

Does anyone know of a good, fast, reasonable (I know, pick two) backlight/inverter replacement service - *besides* Moniserv/LCDparts.com?

I'm...

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Sat May 03, 2014 1:58 pm
135w vs 90w brick

Last post by mrbjr « Wed Apr 30, 2014 9:02 pm
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by mrbjr » Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:56 pm

Just got a T440P and a docking station... The t440 shipped with the 135 w and the dock with the 90w, is there any advantage to using one over the...

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Wed Apr 30, 2014 9:02 pm
Unlisted Machine Type for Thinkpad X230

Last post by VortX « Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:16 am
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by VortX » Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:03 am

Hello,

I am considering to buy a laptop (X230) second-hand and want to make sure I know what the exact configuration is (I care mostly if the screen...

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Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:16 am
Touchscreen on conventional laptops?

Last post by Saucey « Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:52 pm
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by Adda » Sun Apr 27, 2014 7:40 am

Lenovo wants to convince you that business users want touch screens on their non-tablet laptops.

Well, I guess using the keyboard isn't as fancy, so...

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Last post by Saucey
Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:52 pm
non-trackpad keyboard for current thinkpad (the uni-buttons)

Last post by ibm350 « Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:34 pm

by ibm350 » Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:34 pm

Heya.

I've become really frustrated with how difficult it is to get a reliable 'click' from the trackpad-combined buttons.

I'm Running windows,...

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Last post by ibm350
Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:34 pm
Serviceability out the window

Last post by sir_synthsalot « Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:02 am
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by Adda » Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:02 am

As the title says:

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Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:02 am
Which tablet would suit me best?

Last post by SparClingDyeMend « Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:52 am
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by SparClingDyeMend » Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:12 am

Hey guys!

Loooooong time lurker. I've owned a few ThinkPads in my day, but nothing even remotely new. An X21, X24, X31, and a T41.

But to the...

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Last post by SparClingDyeMend
Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:52 am
Laptop case stickers?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:07 am
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by dogbarber » Fri Feb 14, 2014 2:16 am

I have two little tech fetishes.

One is knowing what fellow geeks keep in their go bags. Such as what devices they carry, what wires, peripherals,...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:07 am
What is it about these machines???

Last post by Temetka « Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:59 am
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by dogbarber » Sat Mar 08, 2014 7:51 pm

I'm relatively new to thinkpads and admit openly they have their little red track point hooks dug into me.

I still trying to formulate in my own...

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Last post by Temetka
Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:59 am
And now for something completely different...

Last post by Temetka « Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:51 am
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by RealBlackStuff » Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:19 pm

Hitler finds out about the changes to the ThinkPad TrackPoint butt...

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Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:51 am
Battery recall

Last post by jdrou « Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:17 pm
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by UMPC2024 » Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:55 pm

Hey guys, just ran across this whilst browsing the internet

Hopefully it doesn't mean anything too bad.

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Last post by jdrou
Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:17 pm
Lenovo 9-Cell 99Wh Battery Runtime

Last post by A31 « Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:15 pm
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by A31 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:27 pm

How long do you think I would be able to get out of a single charge on this battery with the following spec on a T540p?

1080p display
Core i5 4200M...

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Last post by A31
Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:15 pm
Lenovo is blogging again.

Last post by Saucey « Wed Mar 26, 2014 2:38 pm
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by Adda » Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:16 am

Oh so Lenovo is taking cooling super seriously and think a laptop that isn't properly cooled, might not be worth the money:

They must be trying to...

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Last post by Saucey
Wed Mar 26, 2014 2:38 pm
Lenovo x131e Chromebook - Can it run windows?

Last post by jongordo8 « Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:47 am
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by Jonathan1 » Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:03 pm

I have a Chromebook x131e. It has 4gb of ram and 16gb ssd for the HD.

If I swap in a larger HD, can I install windows on it instead?

I'm asking on...

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Last post by jongordo8
Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:47 am
Minimax - High Resolution IPS 2560x1700 Display

Last post by jcvjcvjcvjcv « Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:10 pm
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by graboy » Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:24 pm

I found a really cool thing the other day that I think you guys will be intrested in. On another computer-related forum, a few hackers are gathering...

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Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:10 pm
W540 video review

Last post by ajkula66 « Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:25 pm
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by Adda » Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:16 pm
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Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:25 pm
Nostalgic IBM: Oldies but Goldies...

Last post by EvoT61 « Thu Mar 13, 2014 11:20 am
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by RealBlackStuff » Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:36 am

For nostalgic people (way before Lenovo), some IBM history:

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Last post by EvoT61
Thu Mar 13, 2014 11:20 am
New ThinkPad T431s leaked

Last post by Ibthink « Sun Mar 09, 2014 4:26 am
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by Ibthink » Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:41 pm
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Sun Mar 09, 2014 4:26 am
Bend Over, Art!

Last post by ArtShapiro « Sat Mar 01, 2014 2:10 pm
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by ArtShapiro » Fri Feb 28, 2014 3:00 pm

I don't know why I cared, but I looked up at my ancient T20 - my very first laptop - covered with dust on the top shelf of my headboard, and decided...

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Sat Mar 01, 2014 2:10 pm
Replacement for X301 - advice sought please

Last post by hooliganshark « Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:59 am
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by hooliganshark » Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:09 am

I have an X301 which I have had since new and I love it. I would like to be prepared for its eventual demise by looking out for a suitable...

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Last post by hooliganshark
Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:59 am
Best Thinkpad Screen for my old eyes

Last post by sir_synthsalot « Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:00 pm
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by dwilsonfl » Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:53 pm
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yeah, I'm old now and my eyesight isn't all that. Was wondering what screen of Thinkpads past and present would be the best for couch-seated work. I...
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Last post by sir_synthsalot
Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:00 pm
Google sells Motorola to Lenovo

Last post by sir_synthsalot « Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:54 pm
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by Puppy » Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:21 pm

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Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:54 pm
T440p / T540p / W540 / L440 / L540 announcement

Last post by ajkula66 « Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:44 am
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by Ibthink » Tue Sep 10, 2013 11:55 pm

See:

High Resolution IPS screen can be found in the hole lineup. 8)

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Last post by ajkula66
Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:44 am
Good Quality TrackPoint Caps

Last post by somefun « Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:59 pm
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by somefun » Sun Feb 23, 2014 2:01 am

Does anyone have a source for quality TrackPoint caps? I just purchased some through Amazon that were listed as an official Lenovo part. But they're...

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Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:59 pm
T4x/R5x CPU swaps

Last post by TRS-80 « Sun Feb 16, 2014 11:34 am
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by TRS-80 » Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:28 pm

1.Are those 1.7 and 1.8s about the fastest / best CPUs you can put into a T4x/R5x?

I think I have a 1.6 in my R51 now.

2.How much work is a CPU...

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Sun Feb 16, 2014 11:34 am
How to pack a Thinkpad for shipping?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:48 am
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by axur-delmeria » Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:43 am

I'm going to give a Frankenpad T42/R52 to a friend, and it needs to be sent via courier.

It has to be packed and boxed properly (of course), but I...

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Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:48 am
Convertibles - Lenovo or Dell...?

Last post by loyukfai « Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:23 am
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by loyukfai » Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:11 pm

Typing this on an X61T which I have been planning to replace. Thought about the Helix, too many fans, quirky and pricey for a last generation device....

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Last post by loyukfai
Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:23 am
Just discovered: "Lenovo Support Express" + ps-2.kev009.com!

Last post by Johan « Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:38 pm

by Johan » Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:38 pm

I just discovered a Lenovo site that I didn't know of before, and which might be helpful for others to know of; the Lenovo Support Express with the...

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Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:38 pm
Lenovo 2014 keyboard layout - WARNING !

Last post by jcvjcvjcvjcv « Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:13 am
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by Puppy » Sun Jan 05, 2014 1:58 pm
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Could it have been even worse than 40 models ? Sure namely this picture :jhem:

Update : 14 2560 x 1440 IPS

Looks quite good, unfortunately the...
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Last post by jcvjcvjcvjcv
Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:13 am
So what is the last definitive Thinkpad to own?

Last post by dr_st « Fri Jan 31, 2014 5:31 am
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by fefrie » Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:09 am

Now that Lenovo has all but abandoned a lot of features that make a thinkpad a thinkpad, what's the last greatest thinkpad to own

I'm looking in...

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Last post by dr_st
Fri Jan 31, 2014 5:31 am
Lenovo ThinkPad buying advice please!

Last post by A31 « Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:41 am
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by A31 » Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:48 am
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Good day all,

I am going into further education in September 2014 and I am looking around at laptops. I will be taking the laptop to school each day...
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Last post by A31
Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:41 am
Miix2 8" tablet Question

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:09 pm
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by IraSeigel » Mon Jan 27, 2014 1:55 pm

Hi,
So sorry to post this in a Thinkpad forum, but I'm at a loss where to turn for some help.

I have a Miix2 8 , which I got when they were first...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:09 pm
Thinkpad8 tablet

Last post by Puppy « Sun Jan 26, 2014 6:40 am
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by futureme » Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:28 am

Seems great. I was struggling between an IPadAir and miix8 2 weeks ago. If this came 2 weeks earlier, I would get this thinkpad8 instead of ipad...

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Last post by Puppy
Sun Jan 26, 2014 6:40 am
Power on password removable?

Last post by ganon11000 « Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:13 pm
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by ganon11000 » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:42 am

I'm thinking of getting:
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But was wondering how to remove the PoP? Lenovo's website said remove all the batteries and it clears but I want to...

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Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:13 pm
ThinkPad Compact Bluetooth Keyboard with TrackPoint(Pic)

Last post by loyukfai « Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:45 pm
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by ZaZ » Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:50 am

I bought a ThinkPad Compact Bluetooth Keyboard with TrackPoint to use with my Dell XPS 18 desktop/laptop/tablet. I'm returning the Dell, but the...

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Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:45 pm
First ThinkPads, now servers: Lenovo buys more of IBM

Last post by kony « Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:01 am
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by Puppy » Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:04 am

First ThinkPads, now servers: Lenovo buys more of IBM for $2.3 billion

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Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:01 am
Recommendations of a thinkpad to a new guy to the brand

Last post by jayton4 « Mon Jan 20, 2014 9:49 am
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by lordmetroid » Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:46 am

I have been an avid fan of Dell for a long time but since both my Dell laptops have had a lifetime of exactly 4 years before they fall apart I...

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Mon Jan 20, 2014 9:49 am
Classic TP keyboard used on early Novena prototypes

Last post by Puppy « Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:34 am
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by Summilux » Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:13 am

Pics of the open-source Novena early prototype were posted earlier this week on one of the creators' blog.

Now that's something refreshing, chaps,...

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Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:34 am
The upcoming Thinkpad Bay trail tablet? TPT 3?

Last post by QWERTY Andreas « Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:33 am
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by QWERTY Andreas » Sat Dec 14, 2013 1:51 pm

Hi
I know most of the users on this forum won't really care about this topic, since they are rather conservative when it comes to computers....

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Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:33 am
Help with BSOD

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:12 am
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by emtee3511 » Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:15 pm

I know we are not supposed to cross-post on the Forum, so I am hoping I can get some help for a Forum member whose post is here:

The Forum member...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:12 am
Does anyone like the new TrackPoint UltraNav setup?

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:36 am
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by mschaffer » Tue Dec 24, 2013 1:11 pm

A colleague of mine got a new T431s with the new TrackPoint/UltraNav setup...and I think he is going to return it.
I got a chance to play with it a...

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Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:36 am
Thinkvision LT1423p

Last post by cheetahdriver « Thu Dec 26, 2013 10:43 am
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by cheetahdriver » Wed Dec 25, 2013 7:34 pm

Got my LT1423p yesterday, but was this afternoon until I got it unwrapped and connected to my Surface Pro 2. Have to admit, so far I am somewhat...

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Thu Dec 26, 2013 10:43 am
Why can't I play copy-protected DVDs on my Edge 535?

Last post by rkawakami « Tue Dec 24, 2013 3:29 pm
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by BlueEdge » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:34 am

My E535 has been working pretty well so far, but I have a problem when I attempt to play DVD movies from my library. Regardless of whether I use WMP...

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Tue Dec 24, 2013 3:29 pm
Thinkpad E540 or S540

Last post by lyubjmf « Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:44 pm
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by lyubjmf » Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:39 pm

Hello I'll be buying one of the models above but I can't decide which to buy. The main difference concerning me is the build. The S540 has a metal...

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Last post by lyubjmf
Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:44 pm
What's your favorite classic ThinkPad, I need a T23 upgrade.

Last post by Medessec « Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:59 am
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by Cuda » Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:15 pm

Looking for suggestions on a upgrade, my T23 finally died, it worked fine for what I used it for which was mostly for image capture and running a...

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Last post by Medessec
Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:59 am
Brasillian Credit Card crooks use ThinkPad ATM to steal CC

Last post by Saucey « Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:24 am
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by hoax32 » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:59 pm

I haven't been around for a while now due to college and work but I still look by. :)
T500 is doing great.

Anyways I just watched a video of how...

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Last post by Saucey
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:24 am
Are you aware that there is no more middle click on T_40

Last post by Summilux « Thu Dec 19, 2013 2:23 am
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by Utwig » Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:12 pm

Just option to scroll in the middle click area of trackpad. Lenovo support suggested 3-finger click but that gesture doesn't work. There is no more...

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Last post by Summilux
Thu Dec 19, 2013 2:23 am
Is suspending vs. shutting down bad in the long term?

Last post by Summilux « Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:08 pm
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by jyc » Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:49 am

Suspend & resume from suspend (to RAM) is very fast and convenient on my ThinkPad, but after thinking about durability I started to wonder if anyone...

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Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:08 pm

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