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Accessing documents from Lenovo's new Support site

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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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IBM Demo Units??

Last post by vanaya « Thu Mar 15, 2012 5:02 pm

by vanaya » Thu Mar 15, 2012 5:02 pm

What is the difference of a Demo Unit and regular unit?? I received one and just want to learn a little bit more about it. Which screen, CPU, PCIe...

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Last post by vanaya
Thu Mar 15, 2012 5:02 pm
which midsize laptop for work and home?

Last post by ZaZ « Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:19 pm
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by Georgeolivergo » Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:35 pm

hi, I'm in the middle of shopping for a laptop for my sister. If it was for me I'd know exactly what I want, but since my sister has some different...

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Last post by ZaZ
Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:19 pm
ThinkPad product cycle timeline & estimated new launch dates

Last post by Summilux « Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:48 am
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by Alejandro Audisio » Sat Jan 14, 2012 12:04 pm

I know of a couple of websites where IT & Tech experts & journalists and others in-the-know give a detailed review of how long an Apple product has...

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Last post by Summilux
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:48 am
Secret partition identification help!

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:08 am
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by samsonite » Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:45 am

I recently found and mounted a secret 4GB FAT32 partition on my hard drive. Explorer says it is called IBM_SERVICE . Is this the remains of a...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:08 am
Last IBM ThinkPad

Last post by pianowizard « Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:04 am
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by legnoguado » Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:39 am
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Just discovered this forum, looks great! I've used several ThinkPads over the years, the first back in 1993 (Windows 3.1 - maybe 3.11 Windows for...
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Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:04 am
Warranty for X220T in Denmark

Last post by jacobtc « Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:04 pm
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by jacobtc » Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:49 am

Hi, my current warranty plan for my X220T is a 1 year carry-in warranty, and therefor I want to upgrade to a three-year on-site warranty instead,...

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Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:04 pm
Warranty and Protection Plan - some questions

Last post by ajkula66 « Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:13 pm
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by Alejandro Audisio » Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:59 am

Im looking at buying a new Thinkpad and want to get a rather long extended warranty and TPP. I will buy the machine in the US, where I spend very...

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Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:13 pm
Suddenly "Ultranav Drivers are not Installed" message

Last post by thisguylikesibm « Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:56 pm
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by hyde » Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:37 pm

First my trackpoint did not work, then I wanted to swap (turn on) my touchpad by hitting fn+F8 and i got this error:

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Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:56 pm
Silverlight Update KB2668562 from Windows Update fails

Last post by Majestic « Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:50 am
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by GomJabbar » Wed Feb 15, 2012 6:23 pm

I installed the monthly allotment of Windows Updates today and Silverlight Update KB2668562 failed. Turns out there is an error in the update and a...

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Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:50 am
Upgrade CPU may void the warranty ?

Last post by ajkula66 « Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:05 pm
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by SKA » Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:20 pm

Will changing CPU from a Penryn T8300 to a T9300 or T9500 affect or void the LenovoThink plus waarranty on a T61P ?

Rgds
Ska

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Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:05 pm
Product Release Schedule - Laptops (End of 2011)

Last post by bill bolton « Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:08 pm
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by andrewcooke » Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:38 am

Hi,

I can't find this in a FAQ - hope it is OK to ask here.

Does anyone know what the product release schedule is for Lenovo laptops (particularly...

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Last post by bill bolton
Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:08 pm
T40 - where to find pictures of the insides?

Last post by patmc « Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:11 am
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by patmc » Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:30 pm

So, an old but stable T40 got into the hands of my son....

He proceeded to take it apart and put it back together, then complain that it kept...

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Last post by patmc
Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:11 am
Quad core, W520 the only choice????

Last post by jayton4 « Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:32 am
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by jgollner » Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:29 pm

I've seen several fairly thin quad core notebooks from other manufacturers, is the W series the only way to get a Lenovo Intel Quad Core?

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Last post by jayton4
Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:32 am
Thinkpads in slow motion (video)

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by mr.motoring » Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:55 pm

Don't know if this has been posted before, but the Slow Mo guys on youtube test out some Thinkpads, with gravity and water!

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Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:55 pm
Story of a dropped X201i

Last post by dr_st « Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:38 am
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by visionviper » Mon Jan 23, 2012 3:58 pm

I work at the student help desk at my university. I had a student bring in a X201i that wasn't starting up and was giving a post error code. I asked...

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Last post by dr_st
Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:38 am
DO NOT buy the thinkpad product

Last post by thePCxp « Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:18 am
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by jeb » Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:39 am

I wanna share my experience to you, I live in Australia, I don’t know what the lenovo’s customer service in US, but in Australia it really awful. I...

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Last post by thePCxp
Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:18 am
T 430U has anyone played w one yet?

Last post by sanjuro « Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:13 pm
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by fjs08 » Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:40 am

Read on CNet that a T430u (ThinkPad Ultrabook) is in the very near offing. Didn't know if anyone here was privy to trying one out??
Article said it...

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Last post by sanjuro
Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:13 pm
Which Thinkpad to buy?

Last post by rleo25 « Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:04 pm
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by hyde » Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:17 pm
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L, T, X and W...

Which one to buy? I am totally clueless. I just go check the highest priced to see what is included, or what makes it unique, looks...
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Last post by rleo25
Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:04 pm
Where to go from X61T

Last post by smugiri « Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:13 pm
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by Utwig » Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:18 pm

So my Thinkpads have been A21p, T42p and X61T (currently in use). The time is now coming to look for replacement of X61T.

The A21p and T42p (both 15...

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Last post by smugiri
Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:13 pm
Price of new / used hard drives.....

Last post by j-dawg « Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:25 pm
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by SaberX » Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:46 pm

When did the price of 2.5 laptop hard drives go way up???
Just went online looking to upgrade the T410 i have.
It have a 320/7200 drive now. Great...

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Last post by j-dawg
Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:25 pm
Seeking X-31 replacement

Last post by underclocker « Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:35 am
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by StarGehzer » Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:22 am

I've been using my X-31 for a bunch of years & love it. It's a great size, weight, and it's durable.
It is however getting a little old & I thought...

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Last post by underclocker
Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:35 am
Cloning HDD Using USB External HDD Connected to ThinkPad

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jan 06, 2012 4:36 pm
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by emtee3511 » Fri Jan 06, 2012 2:19 pm

I use Apricorn to clone backup HDD's for my ThinkPads and also use it to clone HDD's to SSD's to upgrade my ThinkPads. I want to clone the HDD from...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Jan 06, 2012 4:36 pm
My thinkpad 390E HELP!!!

Last post by BillMorrow « Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:38 am
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by atvoklahoma » Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:58 pm

I need a copy of the hard drive of an orignal thinkpad 390e to restore it to factoey can this be done? Or is there a cd someone can hook me up with?

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Last post by BillMorrow
Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:38 am
Most Luxurious IBM Era Thinkpad

Last post by hlaj « Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:08 pm
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by hlaj » Sat Dec 24, 2011 5:08 pm

I'm looking for what people consider the most special or luxurious thinkpad
from the IBM era.

A little about my computing needs: I've been doing...

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Last post by hlaj
Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:08 pm
Lenovo blogs

Last post by JaneL « Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:42 pm
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by jayton4 » Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:35 am

Anyone know what happened to the Lenovo blogs? Either things are not working, or they seem to have gone through some editing, so to speak.

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Last post by JaneL
Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:42 pm
anyone have this problem with lenovo

Last post by kofman13 « Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:34 pm
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by kofman13 » Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:07 pm

im posting here because i couldnt find a section here on general lenovo stuff.

i bought a new ideapad y570. after days of problems the order was...

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Last post by kofman13
Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:34 pm
Proud new owner of a T520.

Last post by ZaZ « Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:30 am
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by slugg » Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:31 pm

I sold my MacBook Pro yesterday. I logged on to the Lenovo Outlet just to take a peek, and I happened to find the EXACT T520 I would have configured...

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Last post by ZaZ
Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:30 am
Help suggesting a pre T60 Thinkpad to buy?

Last post by ajkula66 « Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:59 pm
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by redsparrow » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:26 am
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Hi all,

I currently own a T510 and T60p and while both are fine machines, i wish to expand my collection and buy an old-skool Thinkpad, having heard...
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Last post by ajkula66
Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:59 pm
DVD disc not recognised

Last post by Neil « Sat Dec 17, 2011 9:25 am
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by Maureen » Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:16 am

Hi to all,

I have a ThinkPad R61i. Windows XP SP3.

I use Nero software to back up my files and folders. Some while ago my PCs drive wasn't...

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Last post by Neil
Sat Dec 17, 2011 9:25 am
ThinkPad for a young writer

Last post by ssd_thinkpad « Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:09 pm
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by HavenFinder » Sun Dec 04, 2011 11:35 am

I'm new to the ThinkPad fold as of a few years ago and need some advice in selecting an older ThinkPad for my nephew. He's in high school and has...

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Last post by ssd_thinkpad
Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:09 pm
Warranty Question regarding User Replaceable Parts

Last post by ThinkRob « Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:31 am
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by eecon » Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:13 am

Anyone happen to know Lenovo's current policy regarding user removeable parts still under factory warranty?

For instance, if the Finger Print Reader...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:31 am
Why is my Exp. Rating lower than a lower end competition?

Last post by hyde « Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:28 pm
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by hyde » Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:37 pm
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I had debated between getting a 13.3 Toshiba R835 and X220, I ended up getting X220 due to IPS, Docking ability and reputation (plus it looks nice)...
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Last post by hyde
Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:28 pm
Thinkpad Wallpaper

Last post by cksubs « Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:57 pm
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by Hysteria » Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:54 pm

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Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:57 pm
Battery Capacity Chart - October 2011

Last post by mariol90 « Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:18 pm
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by dr_st » Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:48 pm

Last month I did a roundup of all the Thinkpad batteries in my possession. The roundup consisted of doing a couple of calibration cycles on the...

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Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:18 pm
How to See Thinkpads in Metro Detroit

Last post by underclocker « Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:52 pm
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by mdclow » Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:06 pm

I am considering T520, T420, X1 or X220 to replace my T60. I have a pretty good feel for the T520 & T420 as they are similar to my T60 and I have...

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Last post by underclocker
Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:52 pm
Followup to "Accessing documents from Lenovo's new..."

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by keithsketchley » Fri Sep 09, 2011 1:38 pm

That topic is locked so I start a new one.

Thanks.

What's missing in the mess the two-year-olds-with-hammer created is a simple list of files,...

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Sat Nov 19, 2011 3:01 pm
Winsock refresh

Last post by emtee3511 « Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:38 pm
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by parangles » Fri Nov 18, 2011 2:49 pm

Searched for 1/2 hour...... cant find the link for the
command line entry to refresh winsock ( wireless problems)

Can anyone direct me ? Its three...

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Last post by emtee3511
Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:38 pm
The Brand New $299 laptop

Last post by ThinkRob « Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:44 pm
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by fefrie » Sun Oct 09, 2011 2:39 pm

I was perusing the best buy pages and since I don't shop for technology very often, I was surprised to find that yes they (still) do sell budget...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:44 pm
Mostly for travelers - MUST DO

Last post by ausmike « Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:01 pm

by ausmike » Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:01 pm

Hello everyone;

Beware of more WIND)OWS security issues .... Microsoft Security Advisory (2641690)

more so if you travelling to Asia ..........

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Last post by ausmike
Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:01 pm
Thinkpad suggestion box

Last post by rzr « Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:37 pm
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by Skysurfer » Sun Oct 30, 2011 1:56 pm

Hi,

Does Lenovo have a location on their site for product comments and suggestions?

Lawrence

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Last post by rzr
Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:37 pm
Outlet now has servers!

Last post by ThinkRob « Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:06 pm
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by ThinkRob » Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:06 pm

Whoa. Yeah, see the topic title.

Some nice ones too. Some of Lenovo's server line are basically IBM System x machines w/ a new case design and a...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:06 pm
Clone Drive Problem

Last post by emtee3511 « Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:36 am
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by emtee3511 » Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:12 am

I use Apricorn to clone my Thinkpad drives when I want to install a new HDD or SSD, and also to make a current backup for my machines. I've used this...

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Last post by emtee3511
Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:36 am
Norton marks System Update's UTS.exe as Threat and removes

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:36 am
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by hyde » Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:20 am

I wanted to update my system software to new version, but Norton just removes is claiming it is a high risk file.

I just had to manually exclude it...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:36 am
The best $200 ThinkPad - that you build yourself!

Last post by ArtShapiro « Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:15 pm
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by underclocker » Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:35 pm

Recently, I needed an inexpensive computer for someone with fairly mainstream computing demands - Internet surfing, video watching, word processing,...

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Last post by ArtShapiro
Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:15 pm
Lenovo Customer Service is bad

Last post by ausmike « Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:27 am
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by waterloo » Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:32 pm

* I opened a case due to the hissing battery noise in August
* I sent it in for repair and was told the mobo was backlogged, then was told Lenovo...

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Last post by ausmike
Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:27 am
Intel 320 120GB vs. Crucial M4 128GB. Owners?

Last post by rzr « Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:01 am
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by hunterman223 » Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:01 pm

Any owners out there of either of these drives? I had basically settled on the Intel when the Crucial came around, and it's looking pretty good. I am...

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Last post by rzr
Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:01 am
Two Recent Good Lenovo USA Support Stories

Last post by ausmike « Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:43 am
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by BruisedQuasar » Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:49 am

One key started going bad on my then 8 month old Lenovo Edge. It took five minutes to get support. No problem getting a new keyboard shipped to me....

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Last post by ausmike
Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:43 am
Today Only (10-13-2011) $299 Woot

Last post by BruisedQuasar « Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:01 am

by BruisedQuasar » Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:01 am

For today only Woot is offering a factory refurbished Lenovo B560-433028U Laptop, 15.6” HD LED, Intel Dual-Core 2.13GHz, 2GB, 320GB, 802.11n, W7HP...

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Last post by BruisedQuasar
Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:01 am
T520 32-bit vs 64-bit

Last post by waterloo « Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:02 pm
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by raczkaat » Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:54 pm

I have no idea the difference in that in Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer. Can someone tell me how to use this?

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Last post by waterloo
Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:02 pm
Lenovo you disappointed! X301 was king, now its Sony Z turn

Last post by asundstrom « Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:36 am
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by ComputerMinder » Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:01 pm

Lenovo??? Where are you?? You are behind tech!

Guys I am an avid fan of Lenovo and all my laptops have been Lenovos so far. I am a

I have the W520...

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Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:36 am

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