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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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"quick" storage device test??

Last post by phr « Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:34 am

by phr » Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:34 am

I bought a new X230 and immediately replaced the Windows-infected hard disk with a (so far empty, i.e. no OS) Samsung SSD. I found my way to the...

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Last post by phr
Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:34 am
T60p Repairs

Last post by doherrick « Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:06 am
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by doherrick » Fri Jun 21, 2013 4:05 am

Any recommendations for a ThinkPad repair shop or individual in the Cary/RTP, NC area?
Need the fan replaced and general internal cleaning. Beyond...

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Last post by doherrick
Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:06 am
Best display for vision issues?

Last post by pianowizard « Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:37 pm
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by dwilsonfl » Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:45 am

Yeah I'm getting older and even with bifocals it gets aggravating when the print gets fuzzy. I'm using the X60t right now because of that. But the...

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Last post by pianowizard
Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:37 pm
Using the bottom of an older Thinkpad as a keyboard!

Last post by EasyMac308 « Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:52 pm
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by Cola » Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:52 pm

Hi all

I saw this thread, where you have a look inside the Thinkpad USB keyboard.

It appears, that there's a small converter in it,...

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Last post by EasyMac308
Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:52 pm
Swapping operation across different Thinkpads, possible?

Last post by ajkula66 « Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:43 am
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by Cola » Mon Jun 10, 2013 4:50 am

Hi all

This is what I have:

#1 - T43p 14'' with good SXGA+ screen, 160GB HDD, P M 770, 2GB ram, V3200M
#2 - T43p 15'' with UXGA IPS screen, mobo...

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Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:43 am
Thinkpads & The Space Station

Last post by emeraldgirl08 « Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:29 am
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by JohnD. » Fri May 25, 2012 9:06 am

Hi Guys/Girls,

I just finished watching the Dragon spacecraft connect with the Space Station robotic arm. Which reminded me, I believe that the...

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Last post by emeraldgirl08
Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:29 am
Haswell thinkpads coming soon?

Last post by Ibthink « Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:45 pm
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by phr » Sat May 11, 2013 10:41 pm

I'm shopping for a new laptop and notice that discounts at lenovo.com are unusually good. Meanwhile, Haswell cpu's in at least some configurations...

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Last post by Ibthink
Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:45 pm
ThinkPad production returns to Japan

Last post by ajkula66 « Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:01 pm
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by yak » Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:27 am

From the Verge:
As the ThinkPad gears up for its 20th anniversary later this year, Lenovo is planning to move some of the legendary laptop line's...

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Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:01 pm
TrackPoint vs TouchPad - A Unique Perspective

Last post by JaneL « Wed May 29, 2013 10:01 pm
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by thinkmad1978 » Wed May 29, 2013 1:12 pm

I'm sure people have debated this topic in the past, but I'm here to provide a fresh perspective.

Everyone has their personal preference, and we...

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Last post by JaneL
Wed May 29, 2013 10:01 pm
Thinkpad USB Keyboard 55Y9003: YAY or NAY?

Last post by Summilux « Wed May 29, 2013 6:16 pm
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by cy630 » Tue May 28, 2013 9:08 pm

Is the current wired Thinkpad USB keyboard Model #55Y9003 any good?

I've sifted through dozens of reviews by people who swear up and down that:

A)...

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Last post by Summilux
Wed May 29, 2013 6:16 pm
Need 2nd opinion - I *think* I know which Thinkpad I want...

Last post by ajkula66 « Mon May 27, 2013 1:36 pm
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by cy630 » Sun May 26, 2013 10:14 pm

I think I know which one but I need your help to see if I'm close or not.

Basically as much as I would love to buy a Thinkpad with 'IBM' on it - I'm...

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Last post by ajkula66
Mon May 27, 2013 1:36 pm
Misc. ThinkPad buying advice (T410 vs X201, X61 vs X130e)

Last post by luncheon « Sun May 26, 2013 6:22 pm
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by luncheon » Fri May 24, 2013 10:44 am

A friend of mine is about to change his T61 for a newer model, and he's between two very different laptops:

Either a (second hand) T410 or an (also...

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Last post by luncheon
Sun May 26, 2013 6:22 pm
ThinkPad S3 and S5

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri May 24, 2013 10:20 pm
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by jayton4 » Mon May 20, 2013 5:29 pm

When I see what they describe of this floating design, I think more Acer Aspire than Samsung and Vizio like the article mentions. These just have to...

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Last post by ajkula66
Fri May 24, 2013 10:20 pm
Yoga 13 update??

Last post by fjs08 « Tue May 21, 2013 4:33 am

by fjs08 » Tue May 21, 2013 4:33 am

Any news of an update coming to the Yoga 13??
I see lots of reviews on the Yoga 11, but nothing on the Yoga 13 anymore.

Frank

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Tue May 21, 2013 4:33 am
First time buyer at the Lenovo Outlet, need some helps.

Last post by ZaZ « Sat May 18, 2013 1:33 pm
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by wangz1 » Sat May 18, 2013 11:57 am

Hey everyone,
I am looking for a W serie mobile workstation, and the deals in Outlet is really good. But there is one thing which confuses me a lot....

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Last post by ZaZ
Sat May 18, 2013 1:33 pm
Which one to buy HELP PLEASE...

Last post by ZaZ « Fri May 17, 2013 12:19 am
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by st3v3nz » Thu May 16, 2013 12:30 pm

Hi Guys...

I need help deciding which one is better to buy...
I'm not really into hard core stuff ... but just the basic and most important...

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Last post by ZaZ
Fri May 17, 2013 12:19 am
A ThinkPad T431s review comes out - it's a dud...

Last post by Summilux « Wed May 15, 2013 1:12 pm
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by FeanorLobelia » Tue May 14, 2013 8:44 am

This ThinkPad T431s review on LaptopMag:

Unfortunately, the screen's mediocre color quality and viewing angles leave much to be desired....

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Last post by Summilux
Wed May 15, 2013 1:12 pm
BLUETOOTH GPS RECEIVER $16.00 NEW

Last post by aoitenshi « Sun May 12, 2013 10:48 am
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by RRHODY » Sat May 11, 2013 3:02 pm

Found this seller on eBay slkwirelessessentials, bought a GlobalSat GPS bluetooth receiver to use with WIN7 64 bit and MS Streets & Trips. It worked...

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Last post by aoitenshi
Sun May 12, 2013 10:48 am
How shiny is YOUR keyboard?

Last post by jdk « Thu May 09, 2013 10:07 pm
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by t140568 » Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:24 pm

I've been using my T500 (with a solid t6x keyboard) now for nearly three years and have only a light shine on a few keys. I'm curious to see how...

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Last post by jdk
Thu May 09, 2013 10:07 pm
ThinkPad S431

Last post by pianowizard « Wed May 08, 2013 12:31 am
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by Puppy » Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:55 am

New ThinkPad S431 with touch screen. Notice it is announced as ThinkPad (classic) model, not Edge, not IdeaPad .

(heart-attack warning before...

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Last post by pianowizard
Wed May 08, 2013 12:31 am
First time buying ThinkPad, question about product refresh

Last post by daniel0731ex « Tue May 07, 2013 3:46 am
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by daniel0731ex » Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:05 pm

Hello everyone, I will be buying my first laptop sometime this summer and I have decided to get a ThinkPad L430. As I'm quite ignorant of computer...

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Last post by daniel0731ex
Tue May 07, 2013 3:46 am
Rant about 16:9, and maybe switching back to X60t from T520

Last post by phr « Tue May 07, 2013 3:37 am
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by sysiphus » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:56 pm
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First things first, I really do like my T520 (see specs in sig) quite a bit. It's way more power than I need, it runs cool and quietly, the battery...
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Last post by phr
Tue May 07, 2013 3:37 am
Engadget: The inside story of Lenovo's ThinkPad redesign

Last post by systemBuilder « Mon May 06, 2013 4:36 pm
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by Ravin' Ray » Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:20 pm

Here's a lengthy article about the process that went into the current design of today's ThinkPads, including the just-announced T431s prototype, as...

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Last post by systemBuilder
Mon May 06, 2013 4:36 pm
1st apple laptop

Last post by mattdocs12345 « Fri May 03, 2013 6:42 pm
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by allen » Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:45 am

i purchased an apple laptop for the 1st time.
i'd always been on windows, and had been on a t60p w/ winXP for 6 years, after having desktops before...

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Last post by mattdocs12345
Fri May 03, 2013 6:42 pm
Thinkpad hard drive protection question

Last post by MikeCL « Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:22 pm
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by MikeCL » Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:05 pm

The program that stops the hard drive when shocks are felt is that just for the main drive or the ultrabay as well?

Seeing as I have a SSD it seems...

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Last post by MikeCL
Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:22 pm
Stuck at Thinkpad boot screen T400 *PIC*

Last post by MikeCL « Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:28 pm
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by MikeCL » Sat Apr 20, 2013 1:26 pm

I was wondering before I order some USB ports is that the only reason on this model why this would be stuck on this screen because the USB port is...

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Last post by MikeCL
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:28 pm
New ThinkPad: X230 or T430s

Last post by nlf « Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:30 pm
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by nlf » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:40 pm

New here. Currently in the market for a ThinkPad. Currently using a 13 MBP (mid-2010).

Quick rundown of my preferences:
Portability- Going from...

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Last post by nlf
Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:30 pm
Are you a thinkpad addict ?

Last post by Unknown_K « Sat Apr 13, 2013 3:46 am
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by rsutoratosu » Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:10 am
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I just got my hand on a t400 last night and hurry to this wonderful site to look up upgrades & etc.. and just realized, am I an addict ? I only...
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Last post by Unknown_K
Sat Apr 13, 2013 3:46 am
Haswell is shipping to OEMs now

Last post by loyukfai « Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:20 pm
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by jayton4 » Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:34 am

I really hope that Lenovo keeps the touchpad buttons on the T440s!

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Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:20 pm
Thinkpad T430s or Helix

Last post by omnivertex « Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:19 am
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by omnivertex » Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:50 am

I'm looking for lightweight thinkpad with display resolution higher than 1366x768 and 3rd generation intel processor. Currently my choice fell on...

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Last post by omnivertex
Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:19 am
Lenovo Teases Next Generation X-Series at Expand in SF

Last post by crashnburn « Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:23 am
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by rambo47 » Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:49 pm

There are some pics on the site linked above. I've been poking around looking for a clean and maxed out X61 as an ultraportable. I've always had a...

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Last post by crashnburn
Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:23 am
Thinkpad 20th Anniversary Wallpapers

Last post by crashnburn « Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:11 am
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by fleming164 » Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:29 pm

Does anyone know where I can find the 20th Anniversary wallpapers that were uploaded my Lenovo a while ago? That section of their Flickr page is now...

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Last post by crashnburn
Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:11 am
Portable External Monitor Opinions

Last post by Fixed_Rider « Fri Mar 29, 2013 4:09 pm

by Fixed_Rider » Fri Mar 29, 2013 4:09 pm

Fellow ThinkPadders,

I occasionally need and extra monitor when traveling for work. I was wondering if any of you had any experience with my two...

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Last post by Fixed_Rider
Fri Mar 29, 2013 4:09 pm
Thinkpad Wireless Keyboard (With Trackpoint)

Last post by ZaZ « Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:27 pm
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by generalachoo » Tue Mar 26, 2013 3:46 pm

Hi, I want to use a wireless TP-style keyboard, i.e., it has a trackpoint, to use with my desktop. Is this possible?

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Last post by ZaZ
Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:27 pm
Problem with clicked links in email losing focus?

Last post by GomJabbar « Sun Mar 24, 2013 2:08 am

by GomJabbar » Sun Mar 24, 2013 2:08 am

I am using (and have been using for some years now) SeaMonkey, the continuation of the old Netscape Communicator 7.x. It is a Mozilla based browser,...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Sun Mar 24, 2013 2:08 am
Poor Wifi connection after dropping ThinkPad

Last post by lobbleton « Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:26 am
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by lobbleton » Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:14 am

I dropped my X200 a few months ago and my Wifi has been spotty ever since. It will work when I'm very close to the router but farther away it gets...

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Last post by lobbleton
Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:26 am
Thoughts on newly announced t431s

Last post by fjs08 « Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:25 am
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by fjs08 » Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:14 am

I'm curious as to what others think about the newly announced ThinkPad t431s.
Seeing it in all the rags.
But what do the experienced ThinkPad-ers...

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Last post by fjs08
Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:25 am
New Lenovo X131e Chromebook

Last post by Adda « Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:11 pm
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by RealBlackStuff » Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:19 pm

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Last post by Adda
Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:11 pm
Depot Warranty slow and irresponsive!

Last post by ibm350 « Wed Mar 13, 2013 3:56 am
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by petsam007 » Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:42 am

I ordered a brand new T430u on New Years day this year and it arrived a week later. A week after arrival, I found that the ethernet port wasn't...

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Last post by ibm350
Wed Mar 13, 2013 3:56 am
Wiping dry microcloth on rubber lid

Last post by Adda « Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:58 pm
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by timchang » Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:53 am

Would constant wiping of dry lint-free microcloth on lid cause rubberized coat to wear off? Or am I just being paranoid and for all cases and that...

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Last post by Adda
Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:58 pm
anyone else having problems sorting at the Outlet?

Last post by Georgeolivergo « Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:05 pm
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by Georgeolivergo » Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:14 pm

At least for the last week the outlet's been unusable -- trying to sort by selecting the checkboxes on the left doesn't work. Anyone else seeing this?

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Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:05 pm
My old trusty laptops are dying on me - time to move up?

Last post by ajkula66 « Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:26 pm
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by dwilsonfl » Fri Mar 01, 2013 12:56 am

Hi guys, my T60 wide screen (personal laptop) died a few weeks ago from a blown fuse and now my 15 4:3 T60p dies from unknown causes. Is it time to...

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Last post by ajkula66
Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:26 pm
Lenovo Support Site Issues

Last post by emeraldgirl08 « Fri Mar 01, 2013 3:03 pm
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by emeraldgirl08 » Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:08 am

Could someone with a TX00-era or earlier ThinkPad try entering in their model numbers into Lenovo Support's 'quick path?' Normally doing so will...

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Fri Mar 01, 2013 3:03 pm
Apple 1st High Res Retina Laptops/ Tablets, Others Follow?

Last post by crashnburn « Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:01 am
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by crashnburn » Thu May 17, 2012 4:30 am
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Apple 1st High Res Retina Laptops/ Tablets, Others Follow?

Well.. this would make leave Thinkpads. I wish we could Petition the Thinkpad Design team...
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Last post by crashnburn
Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:01 am
Samsung SSD questions

Last post by jayton4 « Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:03 pm
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by proaudioguy » Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:46 pm

I have 2 of the 128GB samsung SSDs. Firstly is there a way to get TRIM support for these?
Second, I would like to use these together on a single 2.5...

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Last post by jayton4
Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:03 pm
Thinkpad 701C - UK!

Last post by fleming164 « Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:06 pm

by fleming164 » Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:06 pm

I didn't really know where to put this, I didn't know if the market place was the right place if I wasn't the one selling

Back to the point, I was...

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Last post by fleming164
Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:06 pm
Buying a laptop, recommendations?

Last post by masok « Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:06 am
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by masok » Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:01 pm

Hey, I was hoping I could get some suggestions from you guys.
Always been more of a desktop computer guy.

I will be installing Linux on this new...

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Last post by masok
Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:06 am
Could we kickstart fund a 4:3 machine

Last post by csioucs « Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:24 am
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by Utwig » Thu Feb 21, 2013 4:14 pm
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With the advent of...
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Last post by csioucs
Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:24 am
Which Thinkpad?

Last post by DLX34 « Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:45 pm
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by DLX34 » Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:47 am

Hi all,

New here as is obvious by my post count. :)

I've been looking for a new laptop and have my heart set now on getting a Thinkpad. Originally...

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Last post by DLX34
Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:45 pm
Poor repair service from Lenovo UK

Last post by JohnTGWalker « Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:43 am
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by JohnTGWalker » Mon Nov 26, 2012 2:37 pm

I need to vent about my frustrating T410 repair experience in the UK.

My wife's laptop died mysteriously over a week ago - no lights, no power -...

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Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:43 am

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