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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?

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Convert Depot to In-home

Last post by Harryc « Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:34 pm
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by sgmidf » Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:10 pm

A friend is selling their X201T with extended warranty and TP protection. It's depot rather than in-home . Is it possible to change that as I prefer...

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Last post by Harryc
Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:34 pm
Usefulness Of The Expresscard Slot

Last post by dr_st « Tue Oct 12, 2010 12:41 am
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by epu » Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:21 am

I've been using this exclusively for SSDs with much success. The speed and reliability is there (depending on the SSD you use). I know many are using...

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Last post by dr_st
Tue Oct 12, 2010 12:41 am
New ThinkPad Travel Keyboard design

Last post by ThinkPad560X « Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:55 pm
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by ThinkPad560X » Sat Oct 09, 2010 11:39 pm

By patrick_b2007 at 2010-10-09
I own a SL500 and have and like the USB ThinkPad Travel Keyboard and would like to see a USB Keyboard layout of the...

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Last post by ThinkPad560X
Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:55 pm
Where to buy Lenovo laptop in New York?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:57 pm
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by ibmfreak » Sun Oct 10, 2010 9:37 am

Hello

My friend is going to vacation to New York. Where could one find best price Lenovo Laptops in New York?
thanks

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:57 pm
Providing Serial Number (if asked) when Selling Online?

Last post by j-dawg « Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:13 am
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by eecon » Sat May 02, 2009 7:16 pm

I've run across some postings here (using the search function) advising never to give out the S/N when placing your personal thinkpad for sale...

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Last post by j-dawg
Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:13 am
Lenovo sneakily removes web sale

Last post by bill bolton « Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:41 pm
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by Growly » Sat Oct 02, 2010 7:27 am

Hi guys,

Quick moan: I configured a system for a friend on Thursday. There was a web sale on and a mighty deal to be had on a T510. The sale was...

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Last post by bill bolton
Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:41 pm
Bad recovery disc 3?

Last post by Harryc « Thu Oct 07, 2010 5:41 am
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by Mryc » Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:58 pm

Is it possible to have a bad disc that will not install. Disc 1 and 2 install o.k. then when I put in Disc 3 I get a message it,s the wrong disc ....

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Last post by Harryc
Thu Oct 07, 2010 5:41 am
Happy 18th Birthday, ThinkPad!

Last post by Radioguy « Tue Oct 05, 2010 11:41 pm
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by JaneL » Tue Oct 05, 2010 11:35 am

60 million sold and counting!

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Tue Oct 05, 2010 11:41 pm
Lenovo limits warranty on Outlet purchases to one year...

Last post by codek « Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:32 am
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by ajkula66 » Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:53 pm

That's at least my understanding of Mark Hopkins' reply in this thread on Lenovo's forum...

Since Mark is above and beyond a helpful and...

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Last post by codek
Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:32 am
Problem installing Rescue and Recovery Discs

Last post by Harryc « Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:08 pm
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by Mryc » Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:56 pm

Hi, I am having a problem using the Rescue and Recovery Discs from Lenovo.
The trouble starts when Disc 2 is finished. I am asked to insert Disc 3, a...

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Last post by Harryc
Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:08 pm
Trip to China - X201 I7 1440x900

Last post by loyukfai « Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:07 am
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by slackie » Fri Sep 24, 2010 2:57 pm

Hi,

We've had Thinkpads coming and go in our family and I've always loved them. However, I've been using Apple's 13 inches Macbook/Pro during the...

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Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:07 am
Which SSD To Buy? Lenovo Branded Samsung, or Third Party?

Last post by emtee3511 « Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:16 pm
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by epu » Sat Sep 25, 2010 6:40 am

Looking at all of the offerings. Lenovo repackages the Samsung 128 and 256GB and ships it with their units and I've read mixed reviews on them...

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Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:16 pm
Z61t Raised from the dead...

Last post by dceggert « Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:35 am
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by dceggert » Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:30 am

What follows is a simple little post of the events from about June of 2010 until last week. An interesting tale!

I like to sit in my favorite...

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Last post by dceggert
Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:35 am
Advice for new laptops

Last post by j-dawg « Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:10 pm
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by rustyh3 » Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:29 am

Our company tried a number of laptop manufacturers over a few years and finally settled on Thinkpads. All but one are IBM's. That was a while ago.
We...

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Last post by j-dawg
Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:10 pm
Removing the IBM Service Partition

Last post by alofano « Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:39 am
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by alofano » Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:21 am

What is the best and fastest way to remove the IBM Service Partition ?

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Last post by alofano
Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:39 am
new look hotkey OSD - your thoughts?

Last post by neenee « Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:55 am
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by gpvillamil » Thu May 13, 2010 2:21 pm

Just applied the latest update to the HotKey manager, and noticed a pleasant change: instead of the previous bright green on-screen display, you now...

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Last post by neenee
Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:55 am
BUMP, what does it mean ?

Last post by crashnburn « Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:46 pm
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by alofano » Fri Sep 17, 2010 5:07 pm

Excuss my ignorance again but I have notice in the MarketPlace section there is the use of the word BUMP . What does it mean ? Thanks

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Last post by crashnburn
Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:46 pm
Switching from Mac, few basic questions

Last post by ausmike « Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:03 pm
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by huski » Mon Sep 13, 2010 1:23 pm

Hi,
I'm Mac user considering switching to ThinkPad from MackBook Pro, old edition. I've few questions concerning the upcoming brave move! I would...

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Last post by ausmike
Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:03 pm
ThinkPad or car: What's more of a status symbol to you?

Last post by tom lightbody « Fri Sep 17, 2010 9:32 pm
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by Radioguy » Sun Sep 05, 2010 11:31 pm

I think that outside of this community, most may consider this a no-brainer (Car), but of us, those who love ThinkPads, I wonder if it remains true....

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Last post by tom lightbody
Fri Sep 17, 2010 9:32 pm
Stranger than Strange !

Last post by Harryc « Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:46 pm
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by alofano » Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:25 pm

I had this happen to me. This is Stranger than Strange and am wondering if someone can either explain it or had this happen to him or her. I have a...

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Last post by Harryc
Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:46 pm
Retailers in Chicagoland with T-series laptops on display?

Last post by t140568 « Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:06 am
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by hydrostarr » Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:58 am

I'm looking for retailers in Chicago with T-series laptops on display (so I can get a feel for chassis size, display brightness, etc).

I know of CDW...

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Last post by t140568
Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:06 am
Legends of ThinkPad

Last post by t140568 « Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:01 am
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by emtee3511 » Sat Sep 04, 2010 1:05 pm

Really cool (maybe 'hot') ThinkPad youtube video :eek:

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Last post by t140568
Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:01 am
Easyserv Info

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:58 pm
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by Truthfinder » Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:15 pm

Hi gang:

I sent my T60P into EasyServ three times over the past month for several issues. Each time they repaired ONE item, but didn't complete the...

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Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:58 pm
QQ: Is there a Thinkpad with USB2 and serial port?

Last post by Kilowatt « Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:08 pm
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by thuur » Tue Aug 31, 2010 3:47 am

Hi folks,

I want to upgrade my 570 to a newer model and keep the 570 as spare. I need a portable (so no dock) computer with serial port. USB 2.0...

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Last post by Kilowatt
Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:08 pm
Lenovo support site down?

Last post by leftbrain99 « Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:57 am
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by leftbrain99 » Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:23 am

Does anyone understand why Lenovo's support site has gone AWOL?

Every link I use takes me to this:

Our apologies...
The page you requested...

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Last post by leftbrain99
Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:57 am
Warranty upgrade question (WAMO? IOR? TPP?)

Last post by legbone « Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:15 pm
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by legbone » Mon Aug 30, 2010 6:02 pm

Hi.

I've recently purchased a X201.
I found it can be upgraded with TPP program but there are two options.

1. WAMO 4 years IOR + TPP

2. ThinkPad 3...

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Last post by legbone
Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:15 pm
Lenovo Outlet: "Error in automated process" exception

Last post by AvalonXIII « Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:45 pm
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by juiceeburger » Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:38 pm

Is anyone else getting this message when ordering off the Lenovo Outlet site? :roll:

I thought it was something with the cookies on my browser, but...

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Last post by AvalonXIII
Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:45 pm
USB3

Last post by Rochefort « Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:27 am
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by First Light » Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:33 pm

Does anyone have an idea when USB3 will become available in Thinkpad's? :?:

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Last post by Rochefort
Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:27 am
Thinkpads to GO: Any bag suggestions for a T410s?

Last post by mpcook « Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:42 pm
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by wiltyb123 » Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:29 pm

I am awaiting a T410s, which will be carried between the US, Europe, and Africa (various airports, airlines, security checks, etc.). Once it arrives...

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Last post by mpcook
Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:42 pm
What to look for when I open my new T410s?

Last post by wiltyb123 « Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:20 pm

by wiltyb123 » Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:20 pm

Anyone have advice on what I should expect/check/look out for when I open my soon to arrive T410s from Lenovo's site?

Only my second TP, bought...

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Last post by wiltyb123
Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:20 pm
CPU usage concern

Last post by topmahof « Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:21 am
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by rossmosis » Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:32 pm

I have a brand new L512 with an i5 and 4gb of ram, and I'm not quite sure if it's normal to be having such high CPU usage when I'm doing basic...

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Last post by topmahof
Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:21 am
U.S built Thinkpads ?

Last post by topmahof « Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:05 pm
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by DrThinkpad » Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:14 pm

I was wondering if the U.S built Thinkpads felt more solid or have any advantage over other Thinkpads made oversea, as George often mentions it in...

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Last post by topmahof
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:05 pm
Whats the best thinkpad for me?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:38 pm
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by j0z3 » Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:00 am

Hello there forum!

In the past few days Ive been looking around different laptops and notebooks from all manufacturers, all of the laptops Ive seen...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:38 pm
Next Laptop not a Thinkpad

Last post by Harryc « Thu Aug 05, 2010 4:39 pm
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by jasonjason » Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:46 am

Feeling sad that my next notebook may not be a Thinkpad after having used TPs for the past 8 years.

Right now, I'm looking for a T60 replacement,...

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Last post by Harryc
Thu Aug 05, 2010 4:39 pm
Where can I buy a decent tablet?

Last post by aceo07 « Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:27 pm
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by noetus » Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:20 pm

I have a trusty X61 tablet. It has a 12 1400x1050 screen and it is fine.

It's a bit underpowered though and I really don't like the Intel graphics...

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Last post by aceo07
Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:27 pm
Any models suitable for gaming?

Last post by PsychBiller « Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:41 am
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by PsychBiller » Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:51 pm

I need to buy a gaming laptop for my teenager that will last through four years of high school. Having always loved my T40 (still going after six...

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Last post by PsychBiller
Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:41 am
Lenovo may drop X30xl in favor of T410s

Last post by wantathinkpad « Tue Jul 27, 2010 2:06 pm
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by beGi » Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:13 am

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Tue Jul 27, 2010 2:06 pm
Buying Thinkpad screws?

Last post by pianowizard « Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:34 am
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by thinkpad1 » Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:22 pm

Where do you guys buy screws from? If you're in the USA, do you usually buy them from American sellers? I guess so, huh?

I am looking at screws for...

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Last post by pianowizard
Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:34 am
New IPS panels - will Lenovo offer them?

Last post by lophiomys « Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:35 am
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by gaphic2 » Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:41 pm

OK, the first user pictures of the HP Elitebook 8740w DreamColor LCD's have appeared here . The panels are made by LG (LGD0270) and, looking at the...

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Last post by lophiomys
Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:35 am
Tallest Thinkpad display? Taller than UXGA 15" 4:3 T6x??

Last post by pianowizard « Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:09 am
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by hydrostarr » Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:50 am

Is there a taller display than a UXGA 15 4:3 T60(p)/T61(p)?

Background:

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Last post by pianowizard
Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:09 am
best deals season

Last post by doktorek « Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:33 pm

by doktorek » Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:33 pm

I plan to buy a new laptop sometime soon (running T60 for 3 years, but RAM is already maxed out and I run a bit of VMs). The pricing in Europe is...

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Last post by doktorek
Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:33 pm
4:3 ratio displays in thinkpads

Last post by ZaZ « Mon Jul 19, 2010 3:10 am
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by printf » Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:35 am

i personally prefer the 4:3 ratio screens over the widescreen ones, but after searching around the net i see that the last high-end model with a 4:3...

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Last post by ZaZ
Mon Jul 19, 2010 3:10 am
What to buy, X vs. T?

Last post by doktorek « Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:58 pm
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by Yossarian1 » Sun Mar 14, 2010 8:24 am
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Trying to simplify my life, getting rid of the desktop PC, want to replace with a Thinkpad laptop that I can take with me when needed. I currently...
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Last post by doktorek
Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:58 pm
Any current ThinkPads available with XP preinstalled?

Last post by Edward Mendelson « Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:40 pm
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by Edward Mendelson » Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:42 am

Are any current (summer 2010) ThinkPad models available with an option to have Windows XP preinstalled? Lenovo offers XP as an option on a lot of its...

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Last post by Edward Mendelson
Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:40 pm
Need to see a Thinkpad. which Boston college?

Last post by wantathinkpad « Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:13 am
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by wantathinkpad » Sun Jun 26, 2005 2:50 pm

I hope this is the right area for this post. I wanted to see a 15 inch T42/43 series thinkpad. At my college in Western mass I have already viewed a...

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Last post by wantathinkpad
Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:13 am
Lenovo HelpCenter's 60 second policy

Last post by dr_st « Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:32 pm
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by roumancesoireee » Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:11 pm

I'm not sure if this has been addressed in other posts, if it has I apologize, but I feel this is important.

I just found out that Lenovo's...

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Last post by dr_st
Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:32 pm
Do you know of good external battery packs for ThinkPads?

Last post by SteveDC « Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:49 am

by SteveDC » Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:49 am

Are there preferred external battery packs for ThinkPads? I used one for many years manufactured by Valence (the N-Charge model). It was about the...

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Last post by SteveDC
Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:49 am
Lenovo OUTLET back UP with a NEW look

Last post by AMATX « Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:53 pm
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by AMATX » Fri May 07, 2010 8:40 am

Just got on a few minutes ago, brand new look. Maybe it'll work better, too :P

Appears they need to reload inventory, as there's not much out there...

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Last post by AMATX
Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:53 pm
Sour experience failing to extend warranty through Lenovo

Last post by dr_st « Sat Jun 26, 2010 7:35 am
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by dr_st » Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:48 pm

In the past few months I have been conducting a long and difficult affair with Lenovo's various departments, revolving around my attempt to purchase...

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Last post by dr_st
Sat Jun 26, 2010 7:35 am
Warning! Lenovo download sites infected by trojan downloader

Last post by GomJabbar « Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:26 pm
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by Mornsgrans » Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:58 am

Solved ( klick here )

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Hello
the following Driver matrices sites for Thinkpads...

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Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:26 pm

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