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by tom2517 » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:32 am

Tried to watch a DVD today and found out my speaker doesn't work anymore. Not sure if it was a hardware problem or software problem but then I...

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Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:32 am
FLEXVIEW

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by Rhuobhe » Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:44 pm

Can someone explain what flexview is?

I have a T43 14.1 and I heard that the 15 models have this flexview thing.

Does it improve the quality of the...

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Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:46 am
Loose right arrow button on keyboard

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by krma-thkpds » Fri Aug 19, 2005 6:05 am

I have T43p.
When I press the right arrow button I hear a short click like as the thing which is beneath it (the lower part of the keyboard, don't...

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Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:12 pm
Keyboard Oddness

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by whizkid » Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:57 am

I bought a 560E on eBay for a buck. You get what you pay for. I know it's a legacy machine, but I think its problem is not model specific. I'm hoping...

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Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:57 am
Cleaning the computer ..tips please

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by STS06 » Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:12 am

I was wondering if anyone had some good solutions to cleaning the following for Thinpads:

1. The outside case

2. The screen

3. The keyboard (due...

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Mon Aug 29, 2005 5:43 pm
Windows XP Wireless Connection or IBM Access Connections

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by nichihan » Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:32 am

Which one do you guys prefer. I tried the IBM Access Connections program and the transfer speed keeps fluctuating from 54 to 48 to 36 to 24 whereas...

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Mon Aug 29, 2005 3:00 pm
Am I just expecting too much from my WiFi link?

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by RBob » Mon May 02, 2005 2:45 pm

I have an R51 (1836-h7u) with Intel 2200BG running WinXP.

I have a 1.5Mb DSL link via an Actiontec GT701 router from Qwest, my phone co. and DSL...

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Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:06 am
Getting Script Hosting Error from IBM Access Conection

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by Vindicated » Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:15 pm

I'm using the IBM Access Connection utility to manage my profiles (even though I only have one profile). In global settings I have it set to allow...

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Sun Aug 28, 2005 5:20 pm
Strange sound when CPU under load

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by krma-thkpds » Sun Aug 28, 2005 1:00 pm

Does any of you hear a sound when CPU is under load and speed-step forces it to run on higher frequency? (800MHz+)

Cause I here here it, but only...

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Sun Aug 28, 2005 1:48 pm
IBM World Active Wallpaper question

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by STS06 » Sun Aug 28, 2005 3:40 am

Hi all...

I have started editing the HTML code to add cities and remove some for an active wallpaper with the IBM gray/black continental wallpaper....

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Sun Aug 28, 2005 3:40 am
I see Ultrabay harddrive, Ultrabay battery, Ultrabay optical

Last post by Navck « Sat Aug 27, 2005 3:00 am
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by Navck » Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:13 pm

But why don't we see other device such as Ultrabay USB + Firewire + Compact Flash Reader
Or something pretty useful that doesn't stick out of our...

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Sat Aug 27, 2005 3:00 am
changing face plates on T23 CDRW/DVD

Last post by Fred Brodeur « Sat Aug 27, 2005 2:32 am
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by Fred Brodeur » Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:03 pm

I have a Thinkpad T23 2647-4MU with the DVD drive (FRU 08K9648, MKE model SR-8176-M).

I bought a Lite-on LSC-24082K

My problem is the new CDRW/DVD...

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Sat Aug 27, 2005 2:32 am
pc2-4200 memory on x31/x32?

Last post by Trip « Fri Aug 26, 2005 10:32 pm
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by satyavel » Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:55 pm

x31/x32 uses PC2700 memory. I am wondering if it is possible to use PC2-4200 in them? It is cheaper to get them and I could use them in future for...

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Fri Aug 26, 2005 10:32 pm
Battery for T4x

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by Puttagee » Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:30 pm

Is the 6 cell Li-Ion battery for a t41 the same for a t43?

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Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:30 pm
External mouse

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by STS06 » Thu Aug 18, 2005 12:49 am

Hey all!

So I'm pretty new to laptops (the T42 i got yesterday being my first one). So I'm just getting used to the trackpoint and the touch pad....

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Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:29 pm
Ultrabay DVD burner

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by desdinova » Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:32 pm

I've been poking around looking for a burner for my T30 and I noticed that the DVD burner is only $50 more than the cdrw combo drive. So, I'll...

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Fri Aug 26, 2005 6:19 pm
MSConfig... I know everyone uses it but...

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by redrumchoy » Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:15 pm

when using selective startup (unchecking a few of the drivers and what not that you don't want to load up on start up), everytime you boot up u get...

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Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:35 pm
Non-IBM hard drive

Last post by storage_man « Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:17 pm
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by r50cheapskate » Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:17 pm

I've asked this in the R-series forum, but I've yet to see a definitive answer:

I want to replace the stock 30GB hard drive with the biggest one...

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Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:17 pm
Keyboard mapping problem

Last post by Mack « Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:33 pm
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by Mack » Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:35 pm

Hi, I connected an external usb keyboard to my Thinkpad X24. When I later removed it the keymapping on the inbuilt keyboard is wrong. It seems to...

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Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:33 pm
600E bios update

Last post by whizkid « Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:11 pm
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by tony6264 » Thu Aug 25, 2005 2:26 pm

I just picked up a thinkpad 600E and the bios is dated back to 1999.
There have been several updates available since then....do I need to do all the...

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Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:11 pm
Please help

Last post by STS06 « Fri Aug 26, 2005 9:47 am
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by STS06 » Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:50 pm

This is my third time asking to no avail regarding the active wallpaper thing. I have the gray/black scheme world wallpaper that I hear is an active...

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Fri Aug 26, 2005 9:47 am
Mozilla Firefox pop block not working

Last post by r50cheapskate « Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:25 pm
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by Rahula » Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:29 am

I first used Mozilla browser and then later Mozilla Firefox 1.0.6 browser, and in these 2 to 3 years, I've enjoyed the peace and freedom from pop-up...

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Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:25 pm
resolved (no need to look here^^)

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by cha4218 » Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:33 pm

^^.

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Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:33 pm
solutions to lack of usb ports (like having only 2 on t42)

Last post by BigWarpGuy « Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:32 pm
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by thisrob » Sat Aug 20, 2005 7:19 pm

Hi all,

Was just wondering, how do you solve (if you even do solve) the lack of usb ports? I understand theres stuff like docks, but i was more...

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Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:32 pm
Intel and Windows sticker on the Thinkpads...

Last post by dokein « Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:00 am
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by STS06 » Thu Aug 25, 2005 1:16 am

Just curious but as anyone removed the Intel Centrino and Windows stickers off of their TP (below the left side of the keyboard). Just wondering if...

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Last post by dokein
Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:00 am
Can NTFS compression speed up slow notebook HDDs ?

Last post by JonathanGennick « Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:37 am
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by Puppy » Sun Aug 21, 2005 3:46 pm

Do you have experience with NTFS compression regarding speeding up loading large files. Typically virtual disk files of virtual machines like...

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Last post by JonathanGennick
Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:37 am
Anyone seen an E/7K100 for sale yet?

Last post by mamamia « Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:49 pm
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by jtreble » Wed Aug 10, 2005 9:04 am

Has anyone seen a Hitachi TravelStar E/7K100 for sale in an on-line/retail outlet (North American) yet? Patiently waiting. Thanks.

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Last post by mamamia
Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:49 pm
Machine blocks when booting with USB hub connected

Last post by lowie « Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:09 pm
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by lowie » Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:06 am

I own a TP r40e 2684 and i run WinXP Pro SP2. Because the machine only possesses 2 USB ports, i use a USB hub (with its own power supply) when i work...

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Last post by lowie
Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:09 pm
Palmrest goodness anywhere?

Last post by mattfromomaha « Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:27 am
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by whizkid » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:06 pm

On my beloved 600X, the palmrest is coated with the silky smooth neoprene rubbery, slightly glittery layer that is all over the outside of the case....

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Last post by mattfromomaha
Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:27 am
Hitachi Travelstar 7k100 parallel and serial drives

Last post by javanaut « Tue Aug 23, 2005 10:56 am

by javanaut » Tue Aug 23, 2005 10:56 am

According to Hitachi's web site ( the 7k100 will be available in both a parallel and a serial ATA interface in capacities of 60, 80, and 100 GB. Will...

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Tue Aug 23, 2005 10:56 am
Changing settings while connected to the Dock

Last post by laz « Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:55 am

by laz » Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:55 am

I just got a minidock for my T42 a couple days ago and would like to have some settings automatically change when I connect/remove the T42 from the...

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Last post by laz
Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:55 am
Where to buy LCD screen protector for laptop?

Last post by doppelfish « Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:21 am
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by Procter » Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:05 pm

I saw someone using a thin film to protect the LCD screen, but just don't know where I can get one for my new 14.1 screen. I can find something for...

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Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:21 am
Where does one get those plastic covers for the screws

Last post by the.vert « Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:24 am
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by the.vert » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:46 pm

You know the black plastic covers that stick over the screws to make the TPs look all pretty like. I need a few because I don't like looking at the...

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Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:24 am
Access Connections with Linksys WPC11 V4?

Last post by bhtooefr « Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:05 am
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by bhtooefr » Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:34 am

Anyone gotten it to work?

I can get the WPC11 V4 to connect to networks (whatever it connects to automatically), and Access Connections detects it...

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Last post by bhtooefr
Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:05 am
Anyone have any Thinkpad TFT specs for comparison?

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by chinarut » Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:31 am

Hello y'all! this is my first post to this forum and as much as I'm a newbie here, I'm no newbie to thinkpads - 6 years in the running and a...

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Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:31 am
Bluetooth software?

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by carnagedobalina » Sun Aug 21, 2005 4:59 pm

Hey everyone.

I just got my 2373-M3U a couple days ago and it got shipped in about a week...even though lenovo gave it 10 days. awesome!..

anyway,...

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Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:11 am
Best Inkjet Printer Paper

Last post by bhtooefr « Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:39 am
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by atct86 » Sat Aug 20, 2005 5:28 pm

I have a Epson C86, and am looking for the best inkjet paper.

I want a very high brightness.

Its for papers, and such for college.

Thanks

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Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:39 am
External HDD--size, speed, brand? Enclosures? Results?

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by BoostedA4 » Mon May 09, 2005 12:11 pm

I'm considering getting an external hard drive for my T43 when it arrives... although I'm not too familiar with them.

I was considering upgrading my...

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Sun Aug 21, 2005 4:38 am
17mm Hard Drive Enclosure (USB or firewire)?

Last post by beerak « Sat Aug 20, 2005 5:11 pm
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by JDW715 » Thu Aug 18, 2005 7:11 pm

I'm looking for a USB or Firewire enclosure for my 8gb and 25gb Travelstars (I believe they're both 17mm); do they exist?

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Sat Aug 20, 2005 5:11 pm
Just downloaded samurize...desktop help

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by STS06 » Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:48 pm

I just downloaded samurize.. but have no clue how to use this tool. I was hoping there are cool mods you can just download and apply (kinda like...

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Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:48 pm
IBM Wallpaper...customizing cities

Last post by STS06 « Sat Aug 20, 2005 3:55 am
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by STS06 » Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:10 pm

Hey all, I recently got the black and gray IBM world map wallpaper. I was told (and think i've seen it too) a customization that lets you add or...

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Sat Aug 20, 2005 3:55 am
TV on A31p?

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by Sleep Machine » Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:43 am

Any suggestions on how to use my A31p as a TV? Moving in to temporary lodging for about six months and will have cable. Will have my two L200p flat...

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Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:52 am
Thinkpad Dock 2361 in locked position

Last post by acz « Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:35 pm
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by acz » Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:34 pm

I found a Thinkpad Dock (2631) at a thrift store for $10. Unfortunately, either the store or the original owner lost the key, and as you might guess,...

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Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:35 pm
dsl installation problem on ThinkPad 380z: no NIC present???

Last post by quinncx « Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:20 pm
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by quinncx » Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:00 pm

I have a ThinkPad 380z I'm working on upgrading that I tried to install Verizon wireless on this evening. The installation failed because Verizon...

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Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:20 pm
need to copy everything (OS included) onto new HDD for 380z

Last post by leoblob « Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:52 pm
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by quinncx » Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:31 am

As I've mentioned in other posts, I am currently trying to upgrade my dad's ThinkPad 380z. I've got a new HDD all ready to go, but I need a quick...

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Last post by leoblob
Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:52 pm
Adding Firewire to T43

Last post by RoadHazard « Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:46 pm
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by redrock » Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:33 pm

Any pointers on the best way to add firewire to a T43.

I see that Belkin has a F5U505 expresscard on their website, but it doesn't appear to be...

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Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:46 pm
Crashed, locked up, Blue Sceened, stopped responding, etc.

Last post by dokein « Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:41 am
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by slagmi » Thu Aug 18, 2005 6:32 pm

It seems to me that ThinkPads simply never lock up or crash unless there is a hardware issue. :D Has that been your experience as well?

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Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:41 am
How many backups can one make with BnB?

Last post by krma-thkpds « Fri Aug 19, 2005 6:01 am

by krma-thkpds » Fri Aug 19, 2005 6:01 am

How much space is in Backup folder? As I try to make another backup I get a message that there is not enough space to accommodate the backup. I...

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Last post by krma-thkpds
Fri Aug 19, 2005 6:01 am
How do Charge Thresholds work?

Last post by krma-thkpds « Fri Aug 19, 2005 5:52 am

by krma-thkpds » Fri Aug 19, 2005 5:52 am

How does each option in Battery Maintenance Charge Threshold affect the battery behaviour?

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Fri Aug 19, 2005 5:52 am
What doe the model numbers mean?

Last post by tehsoul « Fri Aug 19, 2005 2:52 am
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by chipsicle » Thu Aug 18, 2005 6:06 pm

In doing my research i noticed that similar equip laptop has different model numbers. I was wondering if anyone know they mean? Is it country...

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Fri Aug 19, 2005 2:52 am

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