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So what exactly determines the arbitrary RAM limits on a MB?

Last post by jdrou « Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:21 am
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by DanielJamesDavis » Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:19 pm

I've been poppling around this forum, and others like it, and I keep noticing something-

Whenever RAM limitations are mentioned, people simply shrug...

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Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:21 am
Flash a Verizon WWAN Card to Cricket????

Last post by ajkula66 « Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:47 pm
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by Fixed_Rider » Thu Aug 16, 2012 3:59 pm

Hello,

I was wondering if any of you have heard if anyone has successfully re flashed a WWAN card.
I work for Cricket Wireless and get half off of...

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Last post by ajkula66
Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:47 pm
Looking for a new ultrabook.

Last post by ZaZ « Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:06 pm
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by ThinkPad » Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:30 am

Hello All,

Its been a while since my last post and I am now looking for a new PC laptop. I am looking for an ultra slim laptop for travel and...

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Last post by ZaZ
Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:06 pm
Any OCZ Vertex 4 Owners?

Last post by hunterman223 « Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:17 pm

by hunterman223 » Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:17 pm

What do you think?

I have the 128GB model and I like the speed, feels the same as my M4 most of the time but faster in random read/write situations,...

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Last post by hunterman223
Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:17 pm
New article about the ThinkPad changes

Last post by wolfman « Sat Aug 11, 2012 3:25 pm
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by JaneL » Thu Aug 09, 2012 7:10 pm

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Last post by wolfman
Sat Aug 11, 2012 3:25 pm
Goodbye, ThinkPads!!

Last post by ThinkRob « Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:26 pm
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by rzl » Sun May 27, 2012 5:49 pm

Hi!

I'm not a very active user on this forum, but this post is to say goodbye everybody.

Today I realized owning a ThinkPad doesn't make any sense...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:26 pm
Best thinkpad for word processing and web browsing

Last post by ZaZ « Sat Aug 04, 2012 4:44 am
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by muhdiggashigga » Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:36 am

Hey, I was wondering. What is the best thinkpad for purely word processing and browsing the web? No gaming, nothing heavy on the CPU or GPU. Just...

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Sat Aug 04, 2012 4:44 am
Looking for a small IPS laptop - thoughts on X220 vs others?

Last post by qviri « Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:40 pm
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by qviri » Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:56 pm

Hi all,

I'm looking into getting a portable (~12 ) laptop with an IPS screen in the near future. I'm mostly looking for the screen, light weight,...

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Last post by qviri
Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:40 pm
USB driver

Last post by duchaine « Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:29 pm

by duchaine » Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:29 pm

Hi,

I have a ThinkPad (says 600 just below the screen). Rescued from trash. Works! Good CD drive but says cannot find usb driver. I'm using a...

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Last post by duchaine
Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:29 pm
Upgrading from T43 to ... what?

Last post by ricard « Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:32 pm
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by ricard » Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:14 am

So, my T43 is showing signs of age; one hinge broke but was able to find a replacement and now it's fit for fight again. Have been considering one of...

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Last post by ricard
Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:32 pm
Customer service rant

Last post by EasyMac308 « Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:03 pm
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by happyninja » Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:10 am

It's only little things but they are fast adding up. The latest one is that I didn't notice there was a UK cord when I purchsed the t530 i7 and...

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Last post by EasyMac308
Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:03 pm
Good Refurbs

Last post by ThinkRob « Wed Jul 25, 2012 10:55 pm
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by Anniemoose98 » Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:42 pm

Hi All,

I am looking for a nice project to save up for a shiny new er Thinkpad. My T60 is finally showing its age. So, I want to buy some old...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Wed Jul 25, 2012 10:55 pm
Online Petition to Bring Back 7 Rows Keyboard Layout

Last post by ansible212 « Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:22 pm
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by denisky » Sat May 12, 2012 4:24 am

Dear all ThinkPad users,

I just created an online petition regarding this keyboard layout issue, as well as the chiclet style keys issue.

If you...

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Last post by ansible212
Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:22 pm
Possibly thinking of getting a new ThinkPad :D

Last post by wolfman « Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:50 am
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by oeuvre » Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:45 pm

Hey, so I've got 3 laptops and a ThinkPad tablet.

The T42 is staying as it is, never gave me an issue.

Then I have a 32GB ThinkPad Tablet that I...

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Last post by wolfman
Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:50 am
Chiclet 6-row keyboards coming to Thinkpads - your opinions?

Last post by pianowizard « Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:52 pm
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by dr_st » Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:28 am
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We haven't seen the new Thinkpads yet, but from the some previews and leaks it looks like the 6-row chiclet keyboard from models such as Thinkpad...
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Last post by pianowizard
Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:52 pm
Question About LCDs

Last post by ZaZ « Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:44 pm
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by suzannetf » Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:49 am

I've noticed in a lot of reviews I've come across lately that there are complaints about the LCD screens available for and used in most new laptops....

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Last post by ZaZ
Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:44 pm
external storage for Thinkpad x61s

Last post by twistero « Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:13 am
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by rychuu » Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:19 am

Hello,

I am using x61s as my mobile computer with small SSD hdd.

I have to buy few external disks in my offices in different locations.

I would...

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Last post by twistero
Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:13 am
Microsoft Surface (2012)

Last post by twistero « Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:36 am
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by loyukfai » Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:24 am

Thoughts...?

Mine is that, does it has a stylus (yes for the Win8 model) and if it's going to spell death for the convertibles (like the X230T)....

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Last post by twistero
Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:36 am
Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3.0: does it have eSATA?

Last post by ansible212 « Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:32 am
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by ansible212 » Sun Jul 15, 2012 3:35 am

This may be a stupid question in which case forgive me. :oops:

My X220 has recently arrived (that's another story, but essentially it was to avoid...

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Last post by ansible212
Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:32 am
How did the touchpad become the default interface on laptops

Last post by pianowizard « Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:34 pm
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by paul*robertson » Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:51 am

When the trackpoint is so much better ?

I never really understood why.

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Last post by pianowizard
Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:34 pm
Questions about Lenovo Outlet

Last post by ZaZ « Wed Jul 11, 2012 2:49 am
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by FragrantHead » Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:39 pm

I have located the Lenovo Outlet page for Ireland. The listings are less detailed than I would like. For example there is an X220 with Core i5 and...

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Last post by ZaZ
Wed Jul 11, 2012 2:49 am
SSDs, TRIM, and OSs

Last post by ajkula66 « Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:39 pm
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by dwilsonfl » Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:35 pm

Got a X60 and an SSD off ebay and I was wondering about TRIM. Given I know about as much about SSD as any rainforest aboriginal, I was wondering what...

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Last post by ajkula66
Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:39 pm
Stolen computer serial-numbers: Are they in any register?

Last post by TTY « Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:59 am
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by rychuu » Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:32 pm

Hello,

I have lost my computer - was stolen and I would like to add serial and type of them to any registry.

I have bought used Lenovo computer...

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Last post by TTY
Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:59 am
Thinkpads with AMD Trinity?

Last post by unix_joe « Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:12 pm
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by CheddarTrek » Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:26 pm

Are there going to be any Thinkpads offered with AMD Trinity that we know of?

I know that in terms of pure CPU power, the Ivy Bridge 3rd Gen iCore...

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Last post by unix_joe
Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:12 pm
RSS feed of forum?

Last post by JaneL « Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:15 pm
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by fefrie » Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:46 pm

Is there any way to RSS to a forum thread instead of subscribe? Subscribe clogs my inbox...

I'd prefer a google reader.....

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Last post by JaneL
Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:15 pm
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery

Last post by ojeda « Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:07 pm

by ojeda » Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:07 pm

I am trying to delete 1 of 2 backups I have in ThinkVantage HD 2, and it is telling me there is no hard drive space to do it.l
My C Drive has 150GB...

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Last post by ojeda
Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:07 pm
Help an Engineering Student Pick a Thinkpad

Last post by wolfman « Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:51 pm
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by jb123 » Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:46 am

Hello all,

I'm currently enrolled in 3rd year electrical engineering, and am looking for a new laptop. Right now I'm using a 4 year old 13 inch...

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Last post by wolfman
Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:51 pm
CES2011: IPS LCDs for the T61, T400 available? (!)

Last post by anthean « Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:27 pm
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by beeblebrox » Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:02 am
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Hi folks,

I haven't been on the forum for quite some time (too much work).
But I just got some news from the CES:

The new Kno (scientific tablet...
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Last post by anthean
Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:27 pm
AntiMalware Master, Mark Russinovich, Rocks a ThinkPad!!!

Last post by court « Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:09 pm

by court » Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:09 pm

The author of the Sysinternals tools (i.e. Process Explorer, Autoruns, and many others) as well the novel ZERO DAY, Mark Russinovich, was rocking a...

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Last post by court
Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:09 pm
How many miles left on T4x series laptops ??

Last post by edik « Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:42 pm
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by systemBuilder » Sun May 31, 2009 3:32 am

At work I am still using a 14 T41 laptop and I like the cooler operation, smaller power block, etc. I am not status conscious and never pine for the...

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Last post by edik
Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:42 pm
Reason to hate change (n + 1): ThinkPad keyboards changing

Last post by ThinkRob « Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:05 pm
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by Growly » Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:48 pm

Oh no! Future ThinkPads may all have chiclet keys

When do I give up on ThinkPads? I've had 53 in the last 5 years, such has been my devotion. Maybe...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:05 pm
X230 vs T430?

Last post by hunterman223 « Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:40 pm
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by Artillery » Thu May 17, 2012 7:58 am

My university currently has a deal with lenovo where every two years (Freshman and Junior year) students have the option to upgrade their laptop to...

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Last post by hunterman223
Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:40 pm
University (computer eng.: ThinkPad x301 vs HP Folio 13

Last post by ThinkRob « Sat Jun 09, 2012 2:36 pm
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by rzl » Sat May 12, 2012 6:27 pm

Hi all!

As of subject, I'm gonna go to university in october, and I need a new laptop.

I don't want something big and heavy.
I'll have to carry it...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Sat Jun 09, 2012 2:36 pm
Have Edge e420. Ready for the real deal...

Last post by court « Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:56 pm
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by court » Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:50 pm

So, I bought a ThinkPad Edge e420 with the i5 about six months ago and it came with 4gb ram (2 slots times 2) and 500gb HDD (7200 rpm). I have up'd...

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Last post by court
Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:56 pm
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 unix_joe » 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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Last post by twistero
Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:31 pm
Any configuration advice for X220T?

Last post by boxxer13 « Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:12 pm

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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Last post by boxxer13
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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Last post by ajkula66
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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Last post by Blzut3
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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Last post by ajkula66
Wed May 30, 2012 9:49 pm
Thinkpad sockets problem

Last post by dtcDev « Wed May 30, 2012 9:06 am

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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Sat May 19, 2012 5:42 pm

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