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Android tablet / iPad plus ThinkPad keyboard?

Last post by ThinkRob « Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:40 pm
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by feklee » Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:01 pm

With Lenovo not offering any compact laptops with bright (>= 400 nits), hires (>= 900px vertical), and high quality (IPS) screens, I am considering...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:40 pm
First Post on thinkpad forums

Last post by ZaZ « Fri Nov 01, 2013 3:26 am
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by futurethinkpadowner2 » Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:17 pm

Good evening and forgive me if this is an inappropriate area to write a post. I really do not know how I became interested in the Thinkpad. I have...

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Last post by ZaZ
Fri Nov 01, 2013 3:26 am
ThinkPads X240 official release date

Last post by Adda « Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:13 pm
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by oliversl » Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:56 pm
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ThinkPad T440s available starting end of October priced from $1149.
ThinkPad T440 available starting end...
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Last post by Adda
Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:13 pm
X200 had 3D - X201 doesn't ???

Last post by wackyD « Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:55 pm
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by RRHODY » Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:20 am

Upgraded grandson to the X201 and now he says it won't do 3D graphics like his old X200. Is this a driver issue or hardware?

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Last post by wackyD
Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:55 pm
Keyboards and Screens

Last post by Ibthink « Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:46 am
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by FragrantHead » Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:27 am

Just what is it with the morons at Lenovo? The first generation T-series with IPS screens across the range is coming and what have they done? They've...

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Last post by Ibthink
Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:46 am
Lenovo rumored to make thinner-than-MacBook Air TP ultrabook

Last post by ThinkRob « Wed Oct 23, 2013 1:12 pm
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by Ravin' Ray » Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:32 am

So after looking at the IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro's 3200×1800 display, it seems the ThinkPad line will have one as well. The Verge and Trusted Reviews both...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Wed Oct 23, 2013 1:12 pm
Is this a Lenovo trustable site?

Last post by TTY « Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:00 am
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by achat_2 » Sun Oct 20, 2013 5:37 pm

Hi all,

anybody here knows if this site

is a true Lenovo site, or just a fake, illegal site that sells recovery package pretending to be the...

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Last post by TTY
Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:00 am
ThinkPads on TV and in Movies

Last post by Puppy « Sat Oct 19, 2013 1:20 pm
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by techflavor » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:52 pm
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Ever since work bought my first ThinkPad, I have had an obsession with them just like most people on these forums.

One thing I catch myself doing is...
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Last post by Puppy
Sat Oct 19, 2013 1:20 pm
Lenovo/IBM wireless card firmware?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:06 pm
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by banhammer420k » Wed Oct 16, 2013 6:29 pm

I have a drawer full of 4965AGN's. I got a few PCI Express 1x thingies to plug them into so I could equip a whole bunch of machines with WiFi....

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:06 pm
Request to suggest between a T400 and SL510 and T61

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:54 am
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by arunpr » Tue Oct 15, 2013 2:54 pm

Hi,
I am in the market for a good Thinkpad (T series) laptop. After some research, I realised that we are transiting from 802.11 a/b/g/n to 802.11...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:54 am
Which "Real"-Thinkpad is the perfect one for me?

Last post by 600X « Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:28 pm
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by numix » Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:07 am

Hey guys, i'm looking for a new Thinkpad. I would like to buy an old one, i mean one of those real IBM-Thinkpads like the T41. I like the old style...

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Last post by 600X
Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:28 pm
ThinkPad X1 Helix (11.6" FHD IPS)

Last post by loyukfai « Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:05 am
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by Puppy » Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:13 am
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Supposed to be a Windows 8 notebook with multi-touch 11.6 1920x1080 IPS display (glossy :( Egde-like display rounded corners design )

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Last post by loyukfai
Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:05 am
Seeking laptop suggestion for student

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Sep 27, 2013 12:07 pm
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by SteveDC » Fri Sep 27, 2013 5:50 am

I have about 20 years experience on X, T, and legacy series Thinkpads. Now there are so many other less expensive ones.

I'm looking for a Lenovo...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Sep 27, 2013 12:07 pm
One Link VS. Thunderbolt

Last post by Temetka « Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:57 am
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by TheWazir » Sun Sep 15, 2013 12:31 am

Does anyone have any experience with OneLink? I just wonder why Lenovo would chose to go this route instead of offer thunderbolt as a standard...

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Last post by Temetka
Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:57 am
On to my next thinkpad...help me decide

Last post by thePCxp « Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:53 pm
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by false_lip » Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:04 pm

I'm on my forth thinkpad and after just about maxing out my T61 with a SSD, USB 3.0, Wireless card, and RAM I need to upgrade. I use the computer to...

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Last post by thePCxp
Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:53 pm
Which thinkpad should I choose?

Last post by Saucey « Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:12 am
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by kony » Thu Sep 19, 2013 3:51 pm

I am thinking of purchasing a Lenovo laptop, I have never owned one before. Especially T series took my interest, but I am not sure which laptop...

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Last post by Saucey
Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:12 am
Warning: incompetent, lousy shops for Thinkpad parts

Last post by Summilux « Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:20 pm
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by RealBlackStuff » Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:01 am

I have been on the lookout for a specific LCD-cable.
I have run into an outfit that tries to flog under all sorts of names!
The main company seems to...

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Last post by Summilux
Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:20 pm
Five New ThinkPads from IFA in Berlin

Last post by zmurf « Wed Sep 11, 2013 2:37 am
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by Ravin' Ray » Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:44 pm

Engadget and others reported on the T440s, T440, X240, S440, and the S540. It's the last that interests me the most, because finally Lenovo has a...

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Last post by zmurf
Wed Sep 11, 2013 2:37 am
Lenovo to preload Start menu replacement on Win8 machines

Last post by Ravin' Ray « Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:34 pm
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by GACrabill » Thu Aug 22, 2013 5:39 pm

Now this is interesting ... maybe I can start recommending new Win8 PCs to the over-70 crowd !!

Lenovo to preload Start menu replacement on Windows...

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Last post by Ravin' Ray
Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:34 pm
ThinkPad Product Roadmap 2013 - 2014

Last post by Ibthink « Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:29 pm
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by rkawakami » Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:08 pm

...has been moved out of sight as it contains Lenovo proprietary and confidential information. I understand that this information is interesting to...

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Last post by Ibthink
Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:29 pm
Which ThinkPad for Me? (T430 vs E431)

Last post by unix_joe « Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:26 pm
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by KtrainHurricane » Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:33 am

Hi, I have been researching around for quite some time now, but decided it's time for me to register and post here!

I am in search of a new laptop;...

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Last post by unix_joe
Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:26 pm
Does Lenovo sell Thinkpads with 32-bit Windows?

Last post by Edward Mendelson « Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:49 pm
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by Edward Mendelson » Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:00 am

The header says it all. I use 32-bit Windows because I don't want to give up my DOS and 16-bit Window programs, and don't want to run an emulator...

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Last post by Edward Mendelson
Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:49 pm
Lenovo's reorganization and the future of the ThinkPad line

Last post by rkawakami « Thu Aug 22, 2013 1:31 pm
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by Ravin' Ray » Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:18 am

A few days ago, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing reported that Lenovo will reorganize into two divisions, one of which will focus on the ThinkPad brand as...

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Last post by rkawakami
Thu Aug 22, 2013 1:31 pm
Warranty upgrades and options

Last post by peterdo « Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:10 pm
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by wolfman » Sun Jan 27, 2013 2:59 pm

Hello all. I spent a few minutes searching for thoughts on warranty upgrades and options, but wanted to ask again in case folks thoughts might have...

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Last post by peterdo
Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:10 pm
Can you recommend a "multimedia" ThinkPad ?

Last post by jdhurst « Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:30 pm
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by Marin85 » Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:14 pm

It has been a while :D And from what I can see, quite a few changes in the forums too - I could not help but notice that it is now split into...

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Last post by jdhurst
Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:30 pm
Western Governments Ban use of Lenovo Machines

Last post by mrj47 « Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:44 am
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by t20user » Mon Jul 29, 2013 9:07 am

I'm really not sure what to make of this. If it is just a broad stroke precautionary measure it seems excessive. If they have actual knowledge of...

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Last post by mrj47
Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:44 am
Help with buying a laptop in the US

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:05 pm
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by Lockheed » Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:39 pm

It is a long shot, but here it goes.

I had issues with my R61 since a long time. It's one of those Nvidia feck-ups. It already died thrice on me,...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:05 pm
What the *beep* is going on with Lenovo's website/ordering?

Last post by tbessie « Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:19 pm

by tbessie » Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:19 pm

I ordered a Thinkpad x131e a few weeks ago. Back then, there were all kinds of weird things going on with their website - it was alternately up and...

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Last post by tbessie
Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:19 pm
Gobi 4000/MC7750 in non-thinkpad device

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jul 19, 2013 6:09 am
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by sathackr » Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:03 pm

So it seems most people are trying to use non-lenovo WWAN cards in Lenovo devices. I'm trying to do the opposite.

I have a gaggle of Dell Lattitude...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Jul 19, 2013 6:09 am
how do I enable pressure sensitivity on GIMP 4 X230 tablet?

Last post by ThinkPad R « Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:20 pm
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by ThinkPad R » Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:06 pm

I am using GIMP 2.8.4. I updated to the latest multitouch input driver.
I have a ThinkPad X230 convertible tablet with wacom pen.
All I see that...

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Last post by ThinkPad R
Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:20 pm
Verdict on new keyboard?

Last post by dux5 « Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:53 am
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by court » Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:49 pm

Hi Guys (and girls),
I have a T420. Although, I had a relatively new Thinkpad before I bought the T420 that I use now. Which is the Sandy Bridge i7...

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Last post by dux5
Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:53 am
New T440s with Haswell CPU and 14.1" IPS !!!!

Last post by rkawakami « Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:55 pm
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by RealBlackStuff » Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:46 am

This what you been waiting for?

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Last post by rkawakami
Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:55 pm
ThinkPads with discrete graphics cooler than other brands?

Last post by ZaZ « Tue Jul 02, 2013 12:21 am
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by ThinkPad R » Sat Jun 22, 2013 11:56 am

I am very happy I was able to get a refurbished ThinkPad X230 tablet for about 800 USD.
But my little brother says I could get the same performance...

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Last post by ZaZ
Tue Jul 02, 2013 12:21 am
New ThinkPad motherboard failures saga - E420/E520/X220

Last post by Puppy « Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:20 am

by Puppy » Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:20 am

It seems like the well known T4x/R5x issue of motherboard failures due BGA cracks continues with different issue, EEPROM chip failure. There is...

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Last post by Puppy
Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:20 am
Miix8 - Lenovo 8" Windows 8 tablet

Last post by Ravin' Ray « Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:19 am
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by Puppy » Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:58 pm

It looks almost exactly what I'm looking for

Except I fear Lenovo will ruin it again by lack of 4G/LTE connectivity :cry: Asus VivoTab already...

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Last post by Ravin' Ray
Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:19 am
"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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Last post by ajkula66
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
Replies: 21
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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Last post by ajkula66
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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Last post by fjs08
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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Sat May 18, 2013 1:33 pm

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