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Warranty EZservice = Pick up and return...is this the same

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by nowstime » Wed May 02, 2007 2:00 pm

Hi~

Just purchased an extended warranty through Lenovo and got a confirmation...it says Pick-up and return...

Is this the same as EZservice that I...

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Wed May 02, 2007 2:00 pm
VMWare Workstation Users: Report!

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by Dodge DeBoulet » Tue May 01, 2007 3:49 pm

My Dell 5150 Inspiron has an annoying habit of failing to resume from standby after any use of VMWare 5.5.x Workstation. The hardware seems to wake...

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Wed May 02, 2007 12:18 pm
Rescue and Recovery 4.0 -- no GUI, no Backup Service

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by CLCollins718 » Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:15 am

Just upgraded to RnR 4.0 (previously had 3.1). When I try to launch the user app, it appears that nothing happens. But it turns out that, if you look...

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Wed May 02, 2007 12:02 pm
Does the Essential Port Replicator have it's own MAC address

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by xangelusx » Tue May 01, 2007 4:16 pm

I'm trying to work out some connectivity issues on my T60 with our networking team. I can connect to some resources only when I'm wireless or...

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Wed May 02, 2007 9:09 am
System Update 3 not installing all ThinkVantage software

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by taob » Wed May 02, 2007 8:05 am

Is System Update 3 supposed to find and install all Lenovo-specific drivers for the model of Thinkpad it is running on? I was pretty sure that was...

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Rescue & Recovery and iPods

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by garyd9 » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:42 pm

I see that the ThinkPad R&R application has an option to backup to a USB Hard Drive. However, this doesn't seem to work with an iPod...

I don't have...

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Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:18 pm
Photoshop and Video hardware

Last post by zahir « Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:42 am
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by Oaklodge » Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:58 pm

I've read a lot about gaming requiring the latest and greatest video cards and not using shared memory.

What is recomended for a heavy Photoshop...

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Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:42 am
Free Wi-Fi software eliminates need for routers

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by RealBlackStuff » Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:51 am

Came across this interesting article:

You can download the (free) software there as well.
Sounds like the bee's knees!

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Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:39 am
F11 - Recovery Partition

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:25 pm
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by up488 » Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:16 am

Can anyone tell me what this means?

Thanks

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Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:25 pm
t60 dock+monitor stand?

Last post by skanky « Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:43 am
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by skanky » Sat Apr 21, 2007 3:23 pm

we use dell's at work and they have a docking station which also connects into the monitor stand so you can use the power switch on the front of the...

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Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:43 am
Screen brightness changes on boot up

Last post by hodad « Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:59 pm
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by hodad » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:56 pm

Ever since I used my T60 for a presentation with a projector the screen brightness switches back to about medium on its own when I reboot. I have to...

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Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:59 pm
New x60 - Reinstall Question

Last post by tourist.Tam « Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:29 pm
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by deniro0311 » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:16 pm

I love this notebook. It is truely amazing, but I need to do a fresh install of windows xp. I like to install windows in my own anal retentive way. I...

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Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:29 pm
Base Software Administrator, Unable to create manifest file

Last post by wackydan « Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:09 am
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by CZOLG » Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:31 pm

Hello Everybody,

As I am about to start recovering my system, I thought I would give the BSA tool a try.
I downloaded it, installed, tried to use...

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Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:09 am
Removing CSS question

Last post by Andersonjoe711 « Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:10 pm
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by LeoB » Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:49 pm

I just got a new (refurb) T-60 as I wanted one without Vista. This is the first ThinkPad I've had with the security chip/CSS, which I would not have...

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Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:10 pm
IBM mouse

Last post by Andersonjoe711 « Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:08 pm
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by Phazer » Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:31 am

Did IBM/Lenovo ever make the following item:

Black, fullsize, scrolling/ wheel mouse, any connector?

I've searched different venues and all I come...

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Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:08 pm
Using R&R, can't restore to "original factory"

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by enthusaroo » Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:55 pm

HELP!

That's all I have to say at this point.

First off, I ran Ubuntu Fiesty 7.04 Beta off a Live CD today in order to test Ubuntu before I make...

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Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:56 pm
7k100 vs 5k160 dilemma

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by zone » Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:44 am
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Hope that someone may help with sound arguments to resolve this dilemma.

I got recently X31 with terrific 4200 RPM 30GB drive, so my intention was...
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:05 pm
Access IBM button and using the unit without battery pack

Last post by Purcy « Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:16 am
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by emts » Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:39 am

Hello,

I would have two questions:

1.) I know that the blue Access IBM button has different functionality. However, something is not clear for me....

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Last post by Purcy
Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:16 am
Problem with R40 recognizing disks in ANY optical drive

Last post by GomJabbar « Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:31 am
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by tfflivemb2 » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:32 pm

A friend of mine has a problem with an R40 reading disks in an optical drive (in the ultrabay). They have had IT people look at it, and they can't...

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Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:31 am
Is it really new?

Last post by wackydan « Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:21 pm
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by dshorter » Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:15 pm

What is the best way to determine the new or refurbished status of a Thinkpad?

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Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:21 pm
Base Software Administrator

Last post by wackydan « Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:15 pm
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by Azurik » Tue Apr 10, 2007 12:19 pm

As far as that Base Software Administrator program stated in that Lenovo blog, I came across that previously and downloaded the software. However,...

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Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:15 pm
IPass Failure to LogIn

Last post by jdhurst « Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:38 am
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by tilneford » Tue Apr 24, 2007 2:49 pm

I have an x60s and thought to try out the IPass service promoted by Lenovo with a menu item in Access Connections. I'm in Pennsylvania, USA and...

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Last post by jdhurst
Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:38 am
Disk Defragmentation

Last post by jdhurst « Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:26 am
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by Temetka » Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:48 pm

I could have sworn there was some Intel package that I could either download (or find on a disk) that contains a copy of Disk Keeper.

If someone...

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Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:26 am
vga to rca video cable?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:09 am
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by allen » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:35 pm

does anyone have a good simple solution for hooking up your thinkpad to a tv to watch movies? for tvs with the red yellow white rca plugs? for either...

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Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:09 am
System Update install/storage location

Last post by ashleys « Tue Apr 24, 2007 2:38 pm
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by spwhitty » Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:51 am

I have been using D:\Drivers as the location for Software Installer to download new software/driver versions to. I removed what I thought were only...

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Tue Apr 24, 2007 2:38 pm
cant set "hdd power-on password"

Last post by skanky « Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:59 am
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by skanky » Tue Apr 24, 2007 2:37 am

i upgraded the 100gb sata hdd in my t60 for a wd scorpio wd1600bevs (160gb 5400rpm).

anyhow, i went into the bios to try and set a hdd password,...

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Last post by skanky
Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:59 am
ThinkPad X30 versus X31 performance and battery life ?

Last post by Puppy « Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:46 pm
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by Puppy » Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:05 am

I'm thinking about buying a refubrished X model as second portable notebook mostly for Internet access. Local usanotebook reseller curently offers...

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Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:46 pm
looking for a usb kvm switch box with audio

Last post by skanky « Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:13 pm

by skanky » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:13 pm

with my old t42, i had to get a belkin usb KVM switch box (intergrated cables) as it didnt get past the ibm splash screen with a ps2 switch box....

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Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:13 pm
How to automatically switch audio devices?

Last post by WPWoodJr « Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:42 am
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by rknotes » Sun Apr 08, 2007 7:08 pm

I recently installed internal Buetooth to my Z60t. It works fine. But..

When I connect my Bluetooth Headset to use say Skype via my headset, the...

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Last post by WPWoodJr
Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:42 am
ps/2 keyboard Fn key? *PIC*

Last post by fartonmyear « Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:22 pm
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by fartonmyear » Sun Apr 22, 2007 3:11 pm

how can i make my right control on my ps/2 be my function key? the keyboard customizer only lets me do it for usb keyboard.

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Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:22 pm
ThinkPad/ Butterfly Keyboard: Lubrication/Grease?

Last post by DarkMark « Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:00 pm

by DarkMark » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:00 pm

I just got a 701CS from e-Bay and some of the keys dont push down very well at certain angles.
Is it just wear or can I put some grease or other...

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Last post by DarkMark
Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:00 pm
how to preserve battery life span

Last post by Terrahawk « Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:03 pm
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by as_sass » Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:36 pm

Hi!

simple question I guess for those who know something about batteries. Maybe someone has Thinkpad specific experience, too:

I purchased a new...

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Last post by Terrahawk
Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:03 pm
Home Page Hijacked

Last post by Onzo « Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:24 pm
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by Onzo » Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:13 pm

My default home page in Internet Explorer is being automatically changed to a Lenovo page at . This page was the default page when I received my...

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Last post by Onzo
Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:24 pm
Convertible Monitor Stand Adjusting

Last post by MarcosV « Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:15 pm

by MarcosV » Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:15 pm

Hi All,

I just picked up a ThinkPad Covertible Monitor stand. When I mount my 19 flat panel on it though, the bottom of the monitor hangs a bit too...

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Last post by MarcosV
Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:15 pm
When to resize partitions during restore?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:08 am
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by delfs » Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:30 am

Hi all

It's time for me to restore my T41. This shouldn't be a problem, I guess, but I wan't to resize the partitions in the same go. Currently I...

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Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:08 am
~ System Installer Go Crazy! ~ (! Photo Inside)

Last post by Talon88 « Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:01 am
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by Talon88 » Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:41 pm

:::

~ System Installer Go Crazy! ~

What is Lenovo Server doing.....?

:::

Note from Moderator: Thanks for including the warning, but also...

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Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:01 am
Upgrading a T60 Hard Drive with a retail Seagate HD

Last post by chaukap « Fri Apr 20, 2007 6:48 am
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by Steerpike » Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:12 pm

I quickly outgrew my T60's 60 GB HD and was shocked to see that CDW were asking $400+ for a 100 GB SATA 7k2 drive. I found the same type of drive...

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Fri Apr 20, 2007 6:48 am
What Windows Services does System Update 3 require?

Last post by Seabass8 « Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:57 pm
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by taob » Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:45 pm

The other day, I decided to trim down my Vista installation a bit, and disabled 49 of the 152 services listed in the Service MMC snap-in. Based on my...

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Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:57 pm
ThinkVantage System Update Error

Last post by MOJO « Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:53 am
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by MOJO » Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:28 pm

Hello,

I have a T60 2623 A24 with vista, and when trying to do a System Update (v3), at about 8 - 13 %, I get an error: Error Occured while...

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Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:53 am
Wireless connect drops ? Disable Wireless Zero Config Servic

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by charlestek » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:29 am

I'm using a Lenovo N100 laptop with thinkvantage access connections and an intel 3945abg wireless chipset.
Using Antera309's instructions I had to...

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Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:29 am
Can Acronis True Image selectively clone partitions?

Last post by Steerpike « Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:18 am
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by taob » Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:12 pm

My T60 was configured with an 80GB 5400 rpm drive, which I would like to replace with a 100GB 7200 rpm drive. Based on the FAQ entry here, I tried...

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Last post by Steerpike
Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:18 am
bought notebook cooler

Last post by mauro « Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:49 pm
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by mauro » Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:16 am

Hi,
first of all I don't write this post to make advertising.

Then I can tell you without doubt that the product Antec Notebook Cooler works...

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Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:49 pm
ThinkPad 1836

Last post by BruceRY « Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:45 pm
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by BruceRY » Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:50 pm

I have the above to fix for a friend. It will not power up when turned on. Nor will it when the power supply is attached. The power supply is good...

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Last post by BruceRY
Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:45 pm
Safeguard PrivateDisk not supported/provided anymore?

Last post by dcabbar « Tue Apr 17, 2007 3:51 pm

by dcabbar » Tue Apr 17, 2007 3:51 pm

Hi,

Has anyone seen this:

Copy or move all files from your PrivateDisk volumes or you will lose access to your data. Client Security Solution 8.0...

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Last post by dcabbar
Tue Apr 17, 2007 3:51 pm
Is Vista Firewall Adequate?

Last post by dsigma6 « Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:36 am
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by dsigma6 » Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:35 am

I never trusted the XP firewall, but it appears the Vista one is much improved, for both incoming and outgoing connections. Would you have any peace...

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Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:36 am
Access Connections taskbar icon?

Last post by Deckard « Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:37 am
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by t41user » Tue Apr 17, 2007 3:31 am

Please help me restore Access Connections taskbar icon...

I happily use Access Connections 4.21 everyday. This morning I accidentally deleted the...

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Last post by Deckard
Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:37 am
Warranty and Accident Protection

Last post by MeanGene « Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:11 pm
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by swiftrhett » Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:44 am

If I purchase 3 years of accident protection, does that include 3 years of depot non-accident protection as well? Does that mean that worst case, if...

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Last post by MeanGene
Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:11 pm
FingerPrint reader and PowerMgmt users survey

Last post by MeanGene « Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:50 pm
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by MeanGene » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:03 am

I am doing a report for work on these 2 features the Fingerprint reader and the Powermanagment utilities on the thinkpad.We want to determine what...

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Last post by MeanGene
Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:50 pm
Question about U.S. vs Canada warranty

Last post by taob « Sun Apr 15, 2007 1:09 am
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by taob » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:03 pm

I just purchased a 2623-DDU T60p from the Lenovo US outlet center. It comes standard with a 3-year warranty on everything except the battery (as...

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Sun Apr 15, 2007 1:09 am
OEM vs Original Lenovo parts

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:41 am
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by zahir » Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:45 pm

Does it make a performance difference cuz OEM parts are definitely cheaper

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Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:41 am

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