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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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Forum donations for upgrades

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How long will Lenovo continue to sell the T520?

Last post by ausmike « Thu Jun 07, 2012 5:21 pm
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by kshaw » Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:55 pm

I was really hoping to buy a T520 during my state's tax free weekend, but it's still 8 weeks away. I assume Lenovo will continue to sell the T520 on...

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Last post by ausmike
Thu Jun 07, 2012 5:21 pm
X220T upgrade/replacement for the T60?

Last post by ausmike « Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:48 am
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by boxxer13 » Fri Jun 01, 2012 2:24 pm

I'm debating if the X220T is a good upgrade/replacement for the T60. Is the X220T a capable machine for everyday use as a primary computer? I would...

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Last post by ausmike
Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:48 am
T430 Chicklet Keys

Last post by twistero « Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:31 pm
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by jdk » Wed Jan 11, 2012 2:11 pm
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So I am reading some blogs about the CES tradeshow and it seems that the next generation T-series will be using the chiclet style used on the Edge...
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Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:31 pm
Any configuration advice for X220T?

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by boxxer13 » Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:12 pm

Hi, I'm a noob and I'm behind of current technology. My only computer is a T60 (Intel Core 2 @ 2.00GHz, 1.5 RAM, 100GB HDD). My screen died and a...

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Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:12 pm
Have I Encountered a BIOS Password?

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:51 pm
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by ArtShapiro » Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:16 pm

My housekeeper has been using my ancient T30 for her modest computer uses. I found a nice and affordable R60 on eBay, which I figured would be a...

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Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:51 pm
My work assigned ThinkPad is locked into dock

Last post by rkawakami « Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:50 pm
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by jbronkie » Fri Jun 01, 2012 11:05 am

My assigned computer is a ThinkPad that is locked into its dock as my PC. I am unable to take it out of the dock to take home as it is locked and...

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Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:50 pm
Anyone with warranty upgrade experience?

Last post by Blzut3 « Wed May 30, 2012 10:37 pm
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by Blzut3 » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:13 pm

My brother bought a W700ds used about a month ago. The base 3yr onsite warranty on it is due to expire on May 25th and so we're looking to upgrade it...

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Wed May 30, 2012 10:37 pm
Thinkpad suggestions

Last post by ajkula66 « Wed May 30, 2012 9:49 pm
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by AppleIIfan » Wed May 30, 2012 9:32 pm

Hi guys

SInce you are all the thinkpad experts here, I need some input on a model to get..

Im looking for something semi powerful, light and not to...

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Wed May 30, 2012 9:49 pm
Thinkpad sockets problem

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by dtcDev » Wed May 30, 2012 9:06 am

Hi

My English so-so, sorry :)

I have 3 Lenovo notebooks: Ideapad Y430, TP X201i. TP W520. OS XP, Win 7

At Thinkpads notebooks I see very...

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Last post by dtcDev
Wed May 30, 2012 9:06 am
Buying advice: X61s vs T60/T61

Last post by pxa270 « Wed May 30, 2012 6:11 am
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by pxa270 » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:44 pm

Dear fellow ThinkPad fans. After a few years in laptop wilderness I'm ready to go back to Black. I'm in the market for either an X61s or a 14-inch...

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Last post by pxa270
Wed May 30, 2012 6:11 am
Intel pushes for high pixel density

Last post by AMATX « Sat May 26, 2012 9:49 am
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by Summilux » Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:07 pm

The upcoming years will see us flooded with sub-par chiclets keyboards... but at least the screens might get better.

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Last post by AMATX
Sat May 26, 2012 9:49 am
New Here got 2 of my First Thinkpads

Last post by AppleIIfan « Fri May 25, 2012 10:40 pm
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by AppleIIfan » Thu May 24, 2012 12:54 am

Hey guys

Long time vintage computer collector here

I picked up a Thinkpad 380ED to run OpenStep 4.2 on it, and I have an a22m, Love them both.. The...

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Last post by AppleIIfan
Fri May 25, 2012 10:40 pm
How to scroll on a touchpad?

Last post by twistero « Tue May 22, 2012 8:35 pm
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by wantathinkpad » Tue May 22, 2012 6:19 pm

Hello,

I have never used the touchpad. Had a T43 for 5.5 years and an Edge for a year and T420 comes tomorrow. There are tons of posts on how to...

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Last post by twistero
Tue May 22, 2012 8:35 pm
Hardware Forum Placement

Last post by JaneL « Mon May 21, 2012 2:18 pm
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by elitistlinuxuser » Sun May 20, 2012 11:26 pm

I don't get it why is the Thinkpad x100 series and Thinkpad slate categorized under Thinkpad hardware and the x1 and 2012 thinkpad line is not...

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Last post by JaneL
Mon May 21, 2012 2:18 pm
IBM ThinkPad Printer

Last post by virge « Sun May 20, 2012 2:01 pm
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by ThinkPad560X » Sun Oct 10, 2010 6:02 pm

I was going to print something in the room next door and woundering if IBM ever made a printer ThinkPad as it would be alot easier for me and save...

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Last post by virge
Sun May 20, 2012 2:01 pm
Looking for a ThinkPad - Can any experts offer some advice?

Last post by Jaster « Sat May 19, 2012 5:42 pm
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by Jaster » Fri May 18, 2012 1:11 pm

Hello everyone! This is my first post so apologies if I've got the wrong section for this question.

I'm looking for a new laptop - I've been using...

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Last post by Jaster
Sat May 19, 2012 5:42 pm
Detailed battery stats without using TV Power Manager? *PIC*

Last post by twistero « Fri May 18, 2012 10:13 pm
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by twistero » Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:43 am

I would occasionally want to see full battery stats including cycle count, serial, etc. for my batteries under Windows 7, but I'd rather not install...

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Last post by twistero
Fri May 18, 2012 10:13 pm
My thoughts on Lenovo's changes to the Thinkpad products

Last post by wolfman « Thu May 17, 2012 9:21 pm
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by elitistlinuxuser » Tue May 15, 2012 3:28 pm

In my opinion the changes that Lenovo made to the Think brand of products are logical changes that any company would including IBM.
Screens-The 4:3...

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Last post by wolfman
Thu May 17, 2012 9:21 pm
Docking Station Keys

Last post by rkawakami « Thu May 17, 2012 8:15 pm
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by Nigellus » Thu May 17, 2012 1:08 pm

My kids got a hold of the keys to my docking station. Now they are who-knows-where. And they left it locked. Are these keys standard? Can I get...

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Last post by rkawakami
Thu May 17, 2012 8:15 pm
Conjecture: High resolution and IPS displays coming soon?

Last post by khtse « Thu May 17, 2012 7:47 pm
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by khtse » Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:17 pm
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There used to be this argument that IPS demand was low, and so manufacturers stop producing them and making them really expensive. As a result,...
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Last post by khtse
Thu May 17, 2012 7:47 pm
What do you use to clean the screen?

Last post by crashnburn « Thu May 17, 2012 2:44 pm
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by JohnD. » Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:41 pm

Hi Guys/Girls,

I just got a t410i and one of my two kittens (Arial) likes to sniff the lcd panel, so her nose touches the panel and leaves wet...

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Last post by crashnburn
Thu May 17, 2012 2:44 pm
Lenovo Unveils 2012 ThinkPads

Last post by crashnburn « Thu May 17, 2012 4:56 am
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by Puppy » Tue May 15, 2012 10:12 am

ThinkPads - R.I.P. 2012 :cry:

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Last post by crashnburn
Thu May 17, 2012 4:56 am
What do "Left Word" or "Customer Called" really mean in ESC?

Last post by EasyMac308 « Tue May 15, 2012 11:34 am

by EasyMac308 » Tue May 15, 2012 11:34 am

So I've been using the IBM / Lenovo Electronic Service Call for oh, six or seven years now. The one thing that's always driven me nuts is the...

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Last post by EasyMac308
Tue May 15, 2012 11:34 am
Thinkpad IPS screens

Last post by ausmike « Mon May 14, 2012 10:55 am
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by knight427 » Tue May 08, 2012 4:11 pm

I am considering purchasing a used Thinkpad for my wife. The biggest concern is getting a nice quality screen. I am wondering which models offered...

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Last post by ausmike
Mon May 14, 2012 10:55 am
Price check Thinkpad X220 4291

Last post by Pedroo « Fri May 11, 2012 10:46 am

by Pedroo » Fri May 11, 2012 10:46 am

Hi, I don't really know if this is the right Forum section?
I would like to know what the value is of my uncles Thinkpad X220 type 4291-37G

It has...

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Last post by Pedroo
Fri May 11, 2012 10:46 am
Redundant: New Model Nos...

Last post by ausmike « Wed May 09, 2012 7:22 pm
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by loyukfai » Wed May 09, 2012 4:18 am

From the Power Management Driver update... Nothing in particular special...

- Added support for ThinkPad...

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Last post by ausmike
Wed May 09, 2012 7:22 pm
Ordering from the US for foreign delivery

Last post by loyukfai « Tue May 08, 2012 9:35 am
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by kristendalton07 » Mon May 07, 2012 4:23 pm

Is lenevo ships outside of USA? I am now in Bangladesh for a seminar for android development. One of my fellow asked for having lenevo from lenovo...

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Last post by loyukfai
Tue May 08, 2012 9:35 am
Free softphone client with click-to-call?

Last post by jamiphar « Thu May 03, 2012 7:04 pm
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by jamiphar » Thu May 03, 2012 2:32 pm

I've been using the X-Lite softphone on my T420s lately, and I like it just fine, but I find myself wishing that it had some sort of click-to-call or...

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Last post by jamiphar
Thu May 03, 2012 7:04 pm
Lenovo 4-11-12 Presentation

Last post by ThinkRob « Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:34 pm
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by JohnD. » Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:24 pm

Hi Guys,

I found this link on another forum.

John

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Last post by ThinkRob
Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:34 pm
'You are not authorised to read this forum' Why??

Last post by rkawakami « Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:39 am
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by BobA » Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:39 am

I was doing a Google search which pointed to this forum topic:
When I go there, it says You are not authorised to read this forum. I am logged in so...

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Last post by rkawakami
Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:39 am
Dealing with IBM support (Refurbished T61 bought via IBM)

Last post by sysiphus « Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:56 am
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by sysiphus » Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:27 pm

Hello,

I recently picked up an IBM refurbished T61 (through IBM, not Lenovo). Ordinarily, a 14 widescreen T61 wouldn't be worth stopping for, but...

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Last post by sysiphus
Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:56 am
Cleaning a new ThinkPad (outer housing)

Last post by ajkula66 « Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:12 am
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by Alejandro Audisio » Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:16 am

One of the bad things about the external material of these machines is that they are prone to fingerprint collection.... also, my brand new machine...

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Last post by ajkula66
Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:12 am
Safe to leave Lenovo Turbo Boost always on?

Last post by Kaze22 « Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:08 am

by Kaze22 » Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:08 am

I just realized recently that by turning on Turbo Boost, you can get some insane performance boosts on heavy duty CPU loads.
I always thought it was...

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Last post by Kaze22
Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:08 am
The GOTO msata for all Thinkpads.

Last post by ausmike « Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:11 pm
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by Kaze22 » Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:31 pm

I didn't mention this before, cause I thought everyone already knew. But apparently this is news outside of the non Asian forums.
So here it is,...

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Last post by ausmike
Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:11 pm
Skinning a Lid with Non-Skin Material

Last post by ParatoOptimal « Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:43 am

by ParatoOptimal » Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:43 am

I read somewhere but can't find it now where instead of using a laptop skin, someone recommended leather-look padded shelf liner from Lowes. Real...

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Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:43 am
How much would you pay to make new ThinkPads "Classic"?

Last post by sysiphus « Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:07 am
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by twistero » Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:11 pm

Alright, since there are so much hate on the (potential) design changes of the upcoming generation of ThinkPads...

Assume the new machines are...

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Last post by sysiphus
Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:07 am
Question about TP E520 series

Last post by toshex « Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:33 am
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by toshex » Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:35 am

I am interested in buying an E520 ThinkPad but whilst looking for info and reviews on it, I have stumbled upon some users that have had a bad luck...

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Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:33 am
How much time and money we spend upgrading our classics.

Last post by Unknown_K « Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:16 pm
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by Kaze22 » Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:42 pm

What is it about an old Thinkpad thats makes us willing to spend precious time and money on it, year after year?
Is it like an old car? What Thinkpad...

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Last post by Unknown_K
Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:16 pm
Thinkpad X61 or X130e????

Last post by Matt21224 « Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:00 am
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by Matt21224 » Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:28 am

Let me start this post by saying I am not an IT professional and know little about computers other than turning them on and following the directions...

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Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:00 am
Anyway to find system configuration from serial number?

Last post by thejaredhuang « Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:36 pm
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by thejaredhuang » Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:51 am

I was wondering if there is a way to find the configuration a x200s was ordered with, most importantly the lcd resolution and type, with just the...

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Last post by thejaredhuang
Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:36 pm
email drama when ordering my W520 from Lenovo

Last post by thePCxp « Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:05 pm
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by Alejandro Audisio » Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:53 pm

For those that do not reside in the USA but want to shop for a ThinkPad on the Lenovo USA website, I want to share my experience so that your...

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Last post by thePCxp
Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:05 pm
Do I have to register warranty?

Last post by cb474 « Wed Apr 11, 2012 4:15 am
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by cb474 » Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:39 am

I bought a used X301 that still has five months left on the warrantly. The seller told me I could go to the Lenovo site and reigster the warranty to...

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Last post by cb474
Wed Apr 11, 2012 4:15 am
Forum build/project

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by t140568 » Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:08 pm

I'm curious to know if/when the forum/community here expects to do another Forum build of a Thinkpad. Those threads from so long ago were quite fun...

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Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:08 pm
X220 Next Release

Last post by Summilux « Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:31 am
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by RobertA » Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:45 pm

I've heard the X220 will be soon replaced with an updated version. Anyone know the details and the possible specs? Thanks.

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Last post by Summilux
Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:31 am
"abuse" a TP as VOIP-to-Analog Client?

Last post by smugiri « Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:33 am
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by jwege » Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:10 am

Hi all,

another, maybe very odd question (from the priciple, it could work, but in reality...?)

Here is my idea:

I have a TP running 24/7 as a...

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Last post by smugiri
Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:33 am
Spot on screen and expired warranty!

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Mar 27, 2012 5:59 pm
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by ajdedo » Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:50 pm

Hi,

My warranty expired 3 weeks ago and my first question is ->

1) Is it true that I can extend my warranty up to a month after it expires?

Also,...

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Tue Mar 27, 2012 5:59 pm
Your opinion of the ultimate IBM laptop?

Last post by PIMCO « Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:32 am
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by PIMCO » Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:10 am

Hi, good folks!

Coming from a top-spec Acer (utter piece of crap), Apple MacBook Pro (overrated, in my opinion) and a Dell Adamo (very slick, but...

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Last post by PIMCO
Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:32 am
E320 - Mouse-Pointing-Stick: low sample rate

Last post by asdfqwer « Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:43 am
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by MartinFalch » Fri Sep 09, 2011 1:18 am

Short version: If anyone with an E320 could test their TrackPoint mouse sample rate, it would be a huge help, so that I may identify the source of...

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Last post by asdfqwer
Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:43 am
The little red button can be addicting

Last post by RDKirk « Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:57 pm
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by vilasman » Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:31 pm

Now that my trackpad isn't working... for what ever reason, I have no idea why...
while I am a dedicated trackball user.... this little red button...

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Last post by RDKirk
Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:57 pm
Price ranges for T61p, W500, and W510?

Last post by thePCxp « Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:17 pm

by thePCxp » Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:17 pm

I'm looking to retire my T60 as my main computer later this year and I would like to replace it with a T61p, W500, or W510 (I would love to buy a...

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Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:17 pm

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