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How secure is the fingerprint reader?

Last post by ujav « Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:05 am
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by goka » Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:11 am

I'm trying to understand just how secure the FPR is. In the IBM white paper they say that...

If the integrated fingerprint reader is not available,...

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Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:05 am
Battery.... OEM or third party?

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by TarzanBoy » Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:38 pm

I did searches but didn't find a repository summing up people's experiences with batteries (maybe cuz the forums got split up?)

Anyways... I have a...

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Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:49 am
CSS7 not mounting PrivateDisk partitions on login

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by nickdutton » Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:35 am

Hello

My PrivateDisk partitions have stopped mounting automatically.

I've tried creating new ones, deleting old ones but to no avail.

Calls to IBM...

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Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:35 am
Any experience with Toshiba MK6026GAX

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:01 pm
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by rkawakami » Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:20 am

Picked up 5 Toshiba MK6026GAX drives off of eBay recently and was wondering if anybody has had any long-term experience with this drive. I had two of...

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Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:01 pm
Can I move my W2K Pro HDD from i1400 to T40p?

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by thinkie » Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:25 pm

Hope someone here has tried this. I have W2K Pro installed on a Hitachi 60Gb 7200rpm drive in an old i1400. Now I would like to move the drive...

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Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:46 pm
Acronis

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by Rose » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:50 pm

Ive tried using Acronis several times. A couple of times at first it worked fine, but after that it has done nothing but giving me a headache.

Most...

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Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:18 pm
Slim DVD READERS

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by pharao111 » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:07 am

general question: I'm owning a x60x with the ultrabase and i'm going to buy myself a dvd drive. but i wonder if the slim dvd burners from other...

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Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:07 am
BIOS Setup Utility - "!" preceeding a device

Last post by Brian Wallen « Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:11 am
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by Brian Wallen » Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:31 am

My X24 BIOS Setup Utility | Boot has a ! preceeding the CD-ROM drive. I suspect this means something that is related to why the system startup...

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Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:11 am
TP fan control problem with NHC

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by ParzanM » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:18 pm

my t42 fan runs at 3000rpm all the time. even at 38C. I tried TP fan control but its not working. i even undervolted all the settings to get a 3-5C...

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Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:18 pm
ThinkpadMedic.com...reliable? Also a keyboard question.

Last post by JaneL « Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:12 am
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by BlueDevilTide » Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:13 pm

Thinking about getting a new keyboard, looks like ThinkpadMedic is a good place. Are they reputable and safe? Are all their parts brand new? I want a...

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Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:12 am
200GB Hard Drives, When?

Last post by BigWarpGuy « Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:19 pm
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by mfratt » Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:34 am

Does anyone have any ideas as to when 200GB Notebook hard drives will be available? 100GB just isnt enough for me, for despite have 850GB external...

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Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:19 pm
Startup IBM / non-IBM Services -!!

Last post by GomJabbar « Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:54 am
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by ranjit » Sun Sep 03, 2006 2:46 am

Hi All,

Which of the following IBM and non-IBM services can I safely uncheck from startup?

S3Tray2
TPHKMGR
atiptaxx
ACTray
ACWLIcon
TpkmapAp...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:54 am
your favorite trackpad settings?

Last post by mfratt « Sun Sep 03, 2006 1:40 am
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by mj » Thu Aug 17, 2006 6:10 pm

This is my first computer with a trackpad. I admit it, after years with a trackpoint, I still love the trackpoint. However, I am finding that the...

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Sun Sep 03, 2006 1:40 am
Recommendation for battery refurbisher?

Last post by rkawakami « Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:12 pm
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by elray » Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:39 pm

I can live without battery for a month or two as I'm celebrating my 2nd Thinkpad purchase: a sweet little 570E. As it stands, I get out 2.5 minutes...

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Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:12 pm
T43 Power Management Question

Last post by rebop « Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:23 pm
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by rebop » Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:07 am

Is there any way to set power management so that when undocked, closing the lid goes into standby but when docked, opening and closing the lid does...

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Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:23 pm
How to change Standby states? (S1,S2,etc.)

Last post by GomJabbar « Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:19 am
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by spaznrq » Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:41 am

According to the ACPI Wiki , there are different Standby states in which we could set (S1 through S4). What I am trying to do is set my Thinkpad to...

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Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:19 am
Uninstall DLA?

Last post by DIGITALgimpus « Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:17 pm
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by Bob Morgenthaler » Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:42 pm

I'm tempted to uninstall DLA to reduce potential problems... but am unsure of the effect on other Sonic programs (Multimedia Center Home, RecordNow...

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Last post by DIGITALgimpus
Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:17 pm
portable printer / mobile printer

Last post by arion « Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:19 am
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by dannyp » Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:18 pm

Anyone have a small thinkpad-matching portable printer?

I wouldn't mind just b&w printing. Main concern is that it's portable. Also it being quiet...

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Last post by arion
Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:19 am
prising off and replacing T22 key tops - any tricks?

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by jkn » Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:03 am

Hi all
following my recent postings about replacing my T22 keyboard ... I've ended up with a spare keyboard that is a slightly different variant,...

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Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:03 am
ThinkPad can run without Battery ?

Last post by mas98110 « Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:20 am
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by sco1984 » Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:24 am

I want to know if ThinkPad can run on AC power after removing
battery from slot and try to start laptop ?

I heard some laptops runs on AC even if...

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Last post by mas98110
Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:20 am
New X60s User

Last post by techflavor « Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:36 pm
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by gunston » Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:50 am

hi,
used to have my 14 T43 laptop.
just bought this small little gadget which come with 12' screen and the 8 cells for long battery life.

It is...

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Last post by techflavor
Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:36 pm
Stupid question: carry laptop without shutting it down?

Last post by techflavor « Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:06 pm
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by Wolfie » Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:16 pm

I will be using my laptop throughout the day and my classes are an hour each. I am wondering whether it's recommended to shut down the laptop each...

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Last post by techflavor
Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:06 pm
[Wish] Light Sensor PC card

Last post by Saml01 « Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:05 pm
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by kstuart » Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:04 pm

Hello,

Although Thinkpads adjust the LCD brightness depending on the power mode (battery vs AC), i'm still constantly having to adjuat the...

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Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:05 pm
Why use another recovery / backup utility? 3 questions...

Last post by GomJabbar « Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:34 am
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by Optigrab » Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:50 pm

Apologies if this topic is plainly covered elsewhere - I've searched the forums a bit and didn't see what I was looking for.

I'm still getting used...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:34 am
Screen issue. Will warranty cover it?

Last post by Dead1nside « Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:33 am
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by kyle » Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:55 pm

I recently bought a used T43p, with the SXGA+ screen. It's still under warranty until 2008. The screen had a spill that got inside it, and IBM/lenovo...

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Last post by Dead1nside
Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:33 am
Should I purchase a secondary battery?

Last post by kstuart « Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:51 am
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by Hanson » Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:38 am

I am going to university this September and was wondering if you guys think I would need a secondary battery to use; I was thinking of getting a...

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Last post by kstuart
Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:51 am
PCMCIA USB 2.0 Card that doesn't block both slots?

Last post by rkawakami « Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:42 pm
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by elray » Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:56 am

I'll be shopping for a USB 2.0 and/or Firewire card for my new Thinkpad 570E.

Is there a known, reliable PCMCIA USB 2.0 adapter card whose jacks...

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Last post by rkawakami
Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:42 pm
R52 embedded controller program update does not work

Last post by makinjr « Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:38 pm
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by makinjr » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:07 am

I am trying to update to latest R52 EC program. I downloaded update program, run it with full batteries and a/c adapter connected and so on......

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Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:38 pm
move hd from one machine to another without resinstallation?

Last post by dsigma6 « Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:01 am
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by bigtiger » Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:40 pm

I am planning to move the HD from my X24 to X31.

Is it possible that I can still keep the operation system of X24 Hard drive?

I remember that I...

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Last post by dsigma6
Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:01 am
Last Question - Last try....Vid Resolution Switching

Last post by rebop « Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:50 am
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by rebop » Sun Aug 27, 2006 12:52 pm

Perhaps this was buried in my last list of questions, but really could use some help on this.

I would like my T43 to run t 1400x1050, then switch to...

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Last post by rebop
Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:50 am
Access Connection

Last post by Alyssa « Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:50 am

by Alyssa » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:50 am

Hi there,

I've got a problem on Thinkpad40 that it can be connect to the internet via the server. The windows connection profile seems to be alright...

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Last post by Alyssa
Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:50 am
New x60 - which preload programs can be removed?

Last post by david25 « Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:00 pm

by david25 » Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:00 pm

Hi everyone, I've just upgraded from a x31 to x60 and wow, there are so many pre-loaded programs, it was using over 250Mb RAM just starting windows....

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Last post by david25
Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:00 pm
reformatting pwd protected hd

Last post by carbon_unit « Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:27 am
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by jonz » Fri Aug 25, 2006 3:00 am

hello! i recently bought a couple of hard drives (hitachi 60gb & fujitsu 80gb) to use as a external hd . i want to reformat them, however i cannot...

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Last post by carbon_unit
Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:27 am
Restore Discs

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:32 pm
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by ronbo613 » Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:06 pm

I'm thinking it might be a good investment to have some restore discs for my T30 before I start fooling around with it. The unit I have has XP Pro...

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Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:32 pm
building NAS server, any suggestions?

Last post by DIGITALgimpus « Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:05 am
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by bigtiger » Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:03 am

I am planning to build a NAS server for home use. Any suggestions?

I plan to buy a used desktop and then put about at least two hard drives. Anybody...

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Last post by DIGITALgimpus
Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:05 am
I need a Recovery Disc for IBM ThinkPad 600E Type 2645-5BU

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:21 pm
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by tpeck » Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:12 pm

My computer is having various problems and was advised the first thing to do was get a hold of a recovery disc but it was imperative that the disc...

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Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:21 pm
Who manufactures these DVD burners?

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by cruzlite » Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:33 pm

IBM part #s;

40Y8622-TP Super Multiburner Ultrabay Slim Drive-Curved Bezel
40Y8623-TP Super Multiburner Ultrabay Slim Drive-Straight Bezel...

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Thu Aug 24, 2006 6:54 pm
Cloning HD using External Drive

Last post by ronbo613 « Thu Aug 24, 2006 6:42 pm
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by ronbo613 » Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:42 pm

I've read some information about cloning a Thinkpad hard drive to another laptop drive in a 2.5 enclosure using Acronis. I always have a backup...

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Thu Aug 24, 2006 6:42 pm
how long does ripping dvd to hdd take you?

Last post by masterus « Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:32 am
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by dsigma6 » Thu Jul 20, 2006 11:02 am

im trying to figure out if taking forever is the nature of the game, or if i have a problem. ive used nero 6 and dvd shrink to rip the dvd to the...

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Last post by masterus
Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:32 am
Lenovo Software Updates

Last post by rebop « Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:55 pm
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by rebop » Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:34 am

Just got a T-43 last week and finally have it all setup. I checked to see what updates (not Windows updates) were available for the drivers,...

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Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:55 pm
External CDROM type 1969-010 what is it?

Last post by christopher_wolf « Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:22 pm
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by tghlk » Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:00 pm

I assume this was an option for some Thinkpad model but I have no info on it. Looks like it needs its own AC adaptor and has a battery pack...

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Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:22 pm
ultraslim batteries vs 6cell

Last post by Dead1nside « Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:23 am
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by ParzanM » Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:47 am

I have a 6cell for my t42. I dont really use my Rom drive very often. I was thinking of getting a ultraslim battery for my laptop.

1)Is it possible...

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Last post by Dead1nside
Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:23 am
No dial tone with mini-pci modem/ethernet

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by bobbyj » Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:10 am

My thinkpad is reporting no dialtone with the mini-pci modem/ethernet card despite new drivers, a FULL reinstall of Windows, some testing in...

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Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:10 am
Does APS protect ultra bay HDD's?

Last post by MobileGuru « Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:21 pm
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by kulivontot » Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:55 pm

Does it?

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Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:21 pm
Rescue and Restore Questions

Last post by GomJabbar « Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:18 am
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by rebop » Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:14 pm

From another topic where I asked the following:

If I have made a new R&R after installing all my software, do I need to keep the original hidden...

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Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:18 am
rescue and recovery password

Last post by krcmd « Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:09 pm
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by laz » Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:52 pm

I managed to screw up my windows install enough that a reinstall, or at least repair install seems warranted. I tried doing this from a full XP Pro...

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Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:09 pm
ATI Catalyst 6.8 - Where is it?

Last post by Orevin « Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:23 pm
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by kulivontot » Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:59 pm

Has anyone been able to successfully install this new update? I have tried both the standard and mobility installers and it says that my hardware...

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Last post by Orevin
Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:23 pm
Which T series to use for Autocad?

Last post by Torque « Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:19 pm
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by junknstuff » Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:11 pm

I have a friend who is looking for a laptop that can handle the use of Sketchup, Vector Works, the Adobe Series (Photoshop, etc), and most...

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Last post by Torque
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:19 pm
System Update fails after recent update

Last post by kab « Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:31 am
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by kab » Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:41 am

So: System update came out in July. Ran it a few times, it found updates and installed them. (This is on a T23 running XP2 Pro). About three weeks...

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Last post by kab
Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:31 am
Downgrading Bios

Last post by christopher_wolf « Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:44 pm
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by achenm » Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:44 pm

My new z60t has a grainy screen, and its been suggested that a bios update might be responsible. I have no idea how to revert to an earlier bios...

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Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:44 pm

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