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Adding a pci card to dock ll

Last post by bill bolton « Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:59 pm
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by Lauranmc » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:56 pm

I have a t42 and dock ll, thinking about adding a graphics card to the PCI slot in the dock. Will this help the graphics look better in my thinkpad...

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Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:59 pm
Upgrading RAM question

Last post by Purcy « Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:20 pm
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by Purcy » Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:54 pm

In my T22 I currently have 256MB RAM so I am assuming there are two 128 chips in there, as my model only had 128 on manufacture. I am going to...

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Last post by Purcy
Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:20 pm
Best USB mouse for laptop use?

Last post by smugiri « Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:05 pm
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by briansmith » Tue Sep 12, 2006 1:36 pm

I am looking for a mouse that I can take with me on trips, to use on hotel desks. Specifically, I would like a mouse that works well on desk surfaces...

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Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:05 pm
URGENT!: Has to decide and order today - R60 vs R60e vs T42

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by pixel » Mon Nov 13, 2006 6:47 am

What laptop to buy ? ThinkPad R60e vs R60 vs T42
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Hi all.
I'm a...

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Mon Nov 13, 2006 6:47 am
UJ-822S Firmware

Last post by christopherjpreston « Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:08 pm
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by christopherjpreston » Sun Nov 12, 2006 4:23 am

I'm looking for firmware version 1.03 for my Uj822s. I currently have firmware 1.05 but want to go back to 1.03. Does anyone know where I can find...

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Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:08 pm
spontaneous freeze

Last post by LittleRabbit « Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:14 am
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by LittleRabbit » Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:09 pm

hey there! I just received a new thinkpad (ok... used thinkpad) that spontaneously freezes at different points during the boot sequence. The first...

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Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:14 am
Webcams: Logitech Quickcam Pro and Lenovo USB Webcam w/ PICS

Last post by Rob « Sat Nov 11, 2006 9:18 pm
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by Rob » Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:04 am

I am looking for a webcam to use with my ThinkPad T43. Currently, I have purchased 2 different webcams to try out.

#1: Logitech Quickcam Pro for...

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Last post by Rob
Sat Nov 11, 2006 9:18 pm
Netgear SC101 doesnt work with my T42

Last post by christopher_wolf « Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:11 pm
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by Foyle » Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:22 pm

I have been trying to get the Netgear SC101, network attached storage to work with my T42 for over a week. Netgear support has been less that helpful...

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Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:11 pm
USB 2.0 PCMCIA that doesn't protrude

Last post by christopher_wolf « Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:32 pm
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by Biggs » Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:51 pm

Even a single port would suffice as long as it's flushed (give or take) inside the PCMCIA slot. Similar to the 3COM X-Jack but for USB 2.0 ports. I'm...

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Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:32 pm
Hard drive vibration

Last post by christopher_wolf « Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:42 pm
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by Terrahawk » Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:12 pm

I just bought a Hitachi Travelstar 5K100 60GB drive to replace the DK23EA-20 20GB hard drive in my Thinkpad R40. It's noticeably faster, uses a fair...

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Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:42 pm
Creative Audigy 2ZS PCMCIA Card

Last post by BudC « Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:29 pm

by BudC » Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:29 pm

Can someone tall me if I can use this card in my T60 2007-76U?

I want to use the Thinkpad to record my vinyl LP's onto CD's.

Thank you in advance....

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Last post by BudC
Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:29 pm
Rescue & Recovery: Where Is It Backing Up?

Last post by eTools « Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:44 am
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by ArtShapiro » Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:23 pm

I've had the pleasure of enjoying my T42 for a few days - a noticeable upgrade from the T30.

Today, all of a sudden, the legendary R&R fired up....

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Last post by eTools
Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:44 am
2nd hand T42p - what to look out for

Last post by FelixGordon « Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:43 am
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by FelixGordon » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:55 pm

Hi all,

my first post here. I'm going to inspect a couple of T42p machines today, and unless they're both in shockingly bad condition, I intend to...

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Last post by FelixGordon
Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:43 am
help: laptop randomly shuts down

Last post by rkawakami « Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:11 am
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by skanky » Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:18 am

i have a x31 which i occasionally remote desktop on to, but i've noticed for some reason its been randomly hibernating itself. because i remote on,...

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Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:11 am
where to buy arctic silver 5

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by shiyang » Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:46 pm

anyone? help?

thanks

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Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:04 am
Won't boot after replacing CMOS battery

Last post by vlyne « Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:16 am
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by whizkid » Thu Nov 09, 2006 11:01 am

I replaced my CMOS battery. I have a supervisor password, so after replacing it and powering on, it asked for the password, which I entered, set the...

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Last post by vlyne
Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:16 am
Looking for a new-ish TP, to run 98SE

Last post by skygodtj « Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:47 pm
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by pjc30943 » Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:34 am

I'm looking to replace my 600E (366MHz/294Mb/20GB/98SE) with something newer, for example the x41.

The main consideration is a machine that can run...

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Last post by skygodtj
Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:47 pm
Software Conflict: Access Connections 4.xx vs. Photoshop

Last post by uberT « Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:55 am
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by uberT » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:32 am

Machine: T30 2366-85U

I have been experiencing this issue with every version of AC 4.xx. Every time I install AC newer than 3.81, I have a problem...

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Last post by uberT
Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:55 am
Rescue and Recovery Program

Last post by Talon88 « Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:19 am
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by sharkym » Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:46 am

Hi, I am using the Rescue and Recovery program to save my backups onto a network drive. I am having programs trying to delete my previous backups....

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Last post by Talon88
Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:19 am
Kill autorun for external hard drive

Last post by rkawakami « Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:20 am
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by RUSH2112 » Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:07 pm

I use two external hard drives, hooked up to my ultrabase at home. Every time I get home, I plug in my Thinkpad, and get the auto run search and...

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Last post by rkawakami
Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:20 am
Changing HD on T23-- what are my options for Restore/recover

Last post by Dngrsone « Tue Nov 07, 2006 7:21 pm
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by Dngrsone » Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:01 pm

As the subject indicates, I have a T23 type 2647-8MU and I have a 60GB drive I want to install in place of the 40GB drive I have there.

I currently...

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Last post by Dngrsone
Tue Nov 07, 2006 7:21 pm
Thinkpad access button

Last post by GomJabbar « Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:38 am
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by up488 » Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:36 pm

I've lost the access info for my thinkpad t21. I get nothing when I press the thinkpad button...any tips on how to reinstall it.

Thanks

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Last post by GomJabbar
Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:38 am
anyone had sucess in flashing DK14FA-20s?

Last post by mono666 « Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:18 am

by mono666 » Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:18 am

has anyone had sucess in flashing hitachi dk14fa-20 hdds for the x41 series? any info would be helpful thanx in advance! :o

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Last post by mono666
Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:18 am
Automating System Updates for Admins ; Does not work

Last post by christopher_wolf « Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:23 am
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by StevenL » Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:10 am

the IBM/Lenovo Software Installer and System Update 2 are both funtional but interactive programs for the single user to update a thinkpad.

The...

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Last post by christopher_wolf
Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:23 am
USB adapter for Ultrabay (slim) drive

Last post by dorin « Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:22 am
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by french » Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:51 pm

Hello,

I'm wondering if an Ultrabay drive/USB adapter exists ?
I have a 2nd hard drive in my TP and I need sometimes to plug my combo drive, but I'm...

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Last post by dorin
Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:22 am
Software Installer Causes Havoc-Now Fingerprint Reader Fails

Last post by BillMorrow « Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:18 am
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by rebop » Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:56 pm

Ok, did an update of 2 or 3 things with Software Installer today. After that, it showed that nothing had ever been installed and wanted to replace...

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Last post by BillMorrow
Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:18 am
ThinkVantage Back up?

Last post by ukzthgp « Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:10 pm
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by mj sperber » Sun Oct 29, 2006 3:52 pm

I am trying back up my system to an external hard drive but I can't seem to get to that option. The program seems to just want to back up to the...

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Last post by ukzthgp
Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:10 pm
Looking for "Americas" Active Desktop

Last post by Kyocera « Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:39 pm
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by ArtShapiro » Mon Nov 06, 2006 1:23 pm

Anyone have this guy in 1400x1050? The set of Americas was apparently posted on aphexii.com for a while in response to a 2005 enquiry in this forum,...

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Last post by Kyocera
Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:39 pm
Streamlining thinkvantage

Last post by Terrahawk « Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:44 pm
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by seaweedsl » Wed Nov 01, 2006 4:03 pm

I am about to ghost my drive for a backup and want to get my OS dialed in first.

Can anybody offer some suggestions / comments about which...

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Last post by Terrahawk
Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:44 pm
Slow to enter hibernation

Last post by rkawakami « Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:00 pm
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by dsigma6 » Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:41 pm

I've searched and can only turn up problems relating to resuming from hibernate, not entering it. I have not added any new software or made any...

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Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:00 pm
Here's what happens when you get sidetracked...

Last post by christopher_wolf « Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:21 am
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by rkawakami » Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:44 pm

Two 512MB PC133 CL3 Micron modules recently on eBay:

Module 1 $15.00 (shipped)
Module 2 $25.50 (shipped)

Same seller so maybe there was a...

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Last post by christopher_wolf
Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:21 am
battery life question

Last post by bill bolton « Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:42 pm
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by kaczor47 » Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:36 pm

Questions regarding battery life on a T41 (T41 2378DMU)...

Originally purchased the TP in Sep 2004 (yup, time for an upgrade...), but recently I...

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Last post by bill bolton
Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:42 pm
Fingerprint reader

Last post by zandric « Sun Nov 05, 2006 6:02 am

by zandric » Sun Nov 05, 2006 6:02 am

Recently motherboard on my TP 42 was changed...

I can't get fingerprint logon (power on password)... I checked replace power on and hard drive...

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Last post by zandric
Sun Nov 05, 2006 6:02 am
Security Suite Software on T60

Last post by Miller88 « Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:21 pm
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by corymcnutt » Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:08 pm

I am getting my T60 on Monday and I didn't order any security program. What do most of you use; McAfee or Norton? Any issues with them on the T60's?...

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Last post by Miller88
Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:21 pm
T23 Network card problem.. hardware or software?

Last post by skygodtj « Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:41 pm
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by skygodtj » Tue Jul 04, 2006 2:15 pm

I have a T23 I swapped all my parts into because the old one they were in began the dreaded pulsating fan on startup, and it would not POST... ok.....

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Last post by skygodtj
Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:41 pm
T series durability poll, share your experiences!

Last post by taz42zero « Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:45 am
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by Bg357 » Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:51 am

Every T series forum seems to have it's token design flaw everybody talks about.
T2x people talk about cracks in the case.
T30 people talk about the...

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Last post by taz42zero
Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:45 am
7K200 on the horizon

Last post by tomh009 « Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:31 pm
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by w0qj » Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:13 am

With both Hitachi & Seagate's 7200 RPM HDD's stuck at 100 GB, it may turn out that the next generation coming out may be:...

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Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:31 pm
NEW access connections issues!! (4.21, released 10/24/06)

Last post by bill bolton « Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:54 pm
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by TimC » Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:37 pm

I just tried to upgrade my wireless card and it did the usual break FN+F5 / access connections thing. So, I did all of the uninstall/reinstall stuff...

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Last post by bill bolton
Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:54 pm
Setting t60 or x60 back to Factory Default??

Last post by Kyocera « Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:36 pm
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by MickyMiguel » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:24 am

Hi All,

Ok, so I'm at work, and imaging these thinkpad t60s and x60s go right except for this one time.

I have one that has been added to our...

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Last post by Kyocera
Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:36 pm
IBM Access Connections 4.12 Discussion Thread

Last post by Tigsman « Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:16 am
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by zyphria » Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:24 pm
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For those of you willing to take the plunge with the freshly released 4.12 version of Access Connections, drop your comments here. I will update this...
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Last post by Tigsman
Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:16 am
DVD-R's made with DVD Multi+ not readable in CD/RW

Last post by troy « Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:51 am
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by sausage888 » Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:57 pm

I have a bevy of ultrabay attachments. I have had good luck with making DVD's of various formats in my Matshita UJ830S (Ultrabay Enhanced DVD Multi+,...

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Last post by troy
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:51 am
Bad NIC

Last post by Fred Mertz « Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:10 am
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by Fred Mertz » Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:17 am

My Brother who has never owned a Thinkpad before was offered an A21P for $150.It has a bad NIC.What does this mean and is this a good deal?Thanks

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Last post by Fred Mertz
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:10 am
Streamlining thinkvantage

Last post by christopher_wolf « Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:05 pm
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by seaweedsl » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:22 am

I saw somewhere a guide for streamlining (removing) some of the thinkvantage that is redundant with XP to speed up the pc and simplify things a...

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Last post by christopher_wolf
Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:05 pm
Which Thinkpads came with Bluetooth and/or WiFi Built in?

Last post by DryBear « Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:53 pm
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by DryBear » Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:30 pm

What was the earliest Thinkpads that came with Bluetooth, and/or WiFi built in? (Preferrably Bluetooth)

Is there a list out there that sums up all...

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Last post by DryBear
Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:53 pm
Difference between Fn+F4 and Fn+F12

Last post by christopher_wolf « Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:27 pm
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by Dead1nside » Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:00 am

Out of curiosity, and to my knowledge I haven't messed around with those keybindings... but what is the difference between Fn+ F4 and Fn+F12...?

On...

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Last post by christopher_wolf
Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:27 pm
visaperks.ca pricing extended

Last post by tomh009 « Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:13 pm

by tomh009 » Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:13 pm

Good news for Canadians: visaperks.ca has extended the discounted ThinkPad pricing (which originally expired yesterday) until the end of January....

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Last post by tomh009
Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:13 pm
Switching Hard Drives

Last post by Kyocera « Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:03 am
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by Fred Mertz » Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:16 am

My old A20m died from a bad system board and and i was able to procure an A20p to replace it however it has no HD/OS.I would like to take the old HD...

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Last post by Kyocera
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:03 am
[Warning] Don't install "PC-Doctor 5"

Last post by JaneL « Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:29 am
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by Talon88 » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:09 am

:::

Don't install PC-Doctor 5

After install PC-Doctor 5 , Many uninstall at
Win's Add & Remove will lost. Both IBM & other
Program's Uninstall....

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Last post by JaneL
Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:29 am
New HD - recommendations??

Last post by christopher_wolf « Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:34 pm
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by Anders S » Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:56 pm

Hi guys,

I'm considering getting a 100gb 7200rpm HD for my t42.

any recommendation, regardless of brand?

btw what's difference between E7k100 and...

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Last post by christopher_wolf
Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:34 pm
Do not buy built-in EVDO wireless

Last post by dfumento « Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:56 pm
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by dfumento » Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:32 pm

The federal government does not allow the EVDO wireless radios to be user replacable. Thus, because you might want to switch providers or because...

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Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:56 pm

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