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Trackpoint - Durability and Settings

Last post by awolfe63 « Sun Jun 06, 2004 10:11 pm
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by ED! » Sun Jun 06, 2004 9:02 pm

Question is pretty plain. I'm wondering how durable the Trackpoint is, but I see that the more pressure you put on it the faster it goes, so I'm not...

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Last post by awolfe63
Sun Jun 06, 2004 10:11 pm
Blacks on 14.1 and 15" screens

Last post by K. Eng « Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:32 pm
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by edelrc » Sun Jun 06, 2004 6:25 pm

I ordered the 15 2379DYU and when it came 5 days later its screen its lots and lots more brighter than mine ThinkPad A20p's.
-I tested the Red,...

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Last post by K. Eng
Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:32 pm
Any hope for 14" Flexview soon?

Last post by K. Eng « Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:12 pm
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by aghusker » Fri Jun 04, 2004 8:09 pm

Are there any rumors or hope for a 14 Flexview model to emerge in the next few months?

I will be buying in a couple of months.
14 size is ideal, but...

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Last post by K. Eng
Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:12 pm
dvd firmware update on t40p

Last post by Paul S « Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:28 pm
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by llama_thumper » Wed Jun 02, 2004 7:50 pm

i would like to update the firmware on my dvd, or at least check what version i have... unfortunately IBM has only posted a diskette only version of...

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Last post by Paul S
Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:28 pm
T42 and fan issues

Last post by jdhurst « Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:06 pm
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by Mark01 » Sat Jun 05, 2004 1:20 am

I'm currently considering to purchase a t42 and was wondering if anyone (t42 owners) can confirm the t41 fan issues are fixed in t42?

mark01

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Last post by jdhurst
Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:06 pm
Finding out prices on a T42 configuration

Last post by synapse « Sun Jun 06, 2004 4:09 pm
Replies: 17
by modemrat » Sat Jun 05, 2004 11:17 pm

I have tried IBM's site to configure, but its interface doesn't seem to be consistent with what can actually be configred, as described in the...

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Last post by synapse
Sun Jun 06, 2004 4:09 pm
Pm 735 / 745 BUT + bluetooth B/G wlan 14XGA or 15 SXGA+

Last post by risolutore « Sun Jun 06, 2004 4:08 pm
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by risolutore » Sat Jun 05, 2004 5:14 pm

Inform me when you get more % off and a super special 2373-CWU or equivalent like (2373-CVU, -CWU, -CYU) or 2379-DXU
I also became a member of the...

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Last post by risolutore
Sun Jun 06, 2004 4:08 pm
DVD Region-Free

Last post by akhavan « Sun Jun 06, 2004 12:26 pm
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by akhavan » Sun Jun 06, 2004 4:59 am

Hi,
Has anybody used DVD Region-Free from DVD idle.com with powerDVD 5.0?

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Last post by akhavan
Sun Jun 06, 2004 12:26 pm
Why Do IBM Thinkpads Cost More Then A Dell? :)

Last post by Chobits « Sun Jun 06, 2004 10:54 am
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by Chobits » Sun Jun 06, 2004 3:32 am

Ok, just the other night i was browsing the web looking for some information on Dell's range of notebooks. And suprisingly, my friend posted this...

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Sun Jun 06, 2004 10:54 am
2373-CYU ship dates?

Last post by rgbyhkr « Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:56 am
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by rgbyhkr » Thu Jun 03, 2004 9:08 am

Since my build is delayed until month's end, I was looking around at TABOOK for a similar config. 2373-CYU is basically what I've built (save for the...

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Last post by rgbyhkr
Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:56 am
New Multiburner (+ and -) in near future?

Last post by would « Sun Jun 06, 2004 6:32 am
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by would » Sat Jun 05, 2004 12:25 pm

Do you think there'll be a new Multiburner Ultrabay Slim Drive for Ts with both, + and -, standards in the near future?

I hope so - because of the...

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Last post by would
Sun Jun 06, 2004 6:32 am
Can Access Connections handle 2 simultaneous network conns?

Last post by cynic « Sun Jun 06, 2004 4:20 am
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by XCoalMiner » Sat Jun 05, 2004 10:58 pm

I am trying to figure out how to setup a location profile in Access Connections for two simultaneously active network connections: a wireless...

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Last post by cynic
Sun Jun 06, 2004 4:20 am
Been gaming, can a T41p have the buzzing fan noise problem?

Last post by cynic « Sun Jun 06, 2004 12:01 am
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by Lmax » Sat Jun 05, 2004 7:21 pm

I have had my T41p for about 2 weeks now and today I decided to load and play my first real game on it, MVP Baseball 2004. I turned all the graphics...

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Last post by cynic
Sun Jun 06, 2004 12:01 am
Where can I find DVD decoder for T21 and Win2K?

Last post by DrGrafix « Sat Jun 05, 2004 8:02 pm
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by Abraham » Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:59 pm

I have a hand me down machine. In the process of cleaning his stuff off the box, he managed to remove the DVD decoder. It still has the Mediamatics...

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Last post by DrGrafix
Sat Jun 05, 2004 8:02 pm
Wrist-rest gets terribly hot :(

Last post by eriqesque « Sat Jun 05, 2004 7:10 pm
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by akerman » Fri Jun 04, 2004 5:51 pm

We're approaching summer really fast here in Denmark. I've got 23 degrees celsius in my room right now, where my thinkpad t41p resides. It's been on...

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Last post by eriqesque
Sat Jun 05, 2004 7:10 pm
Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim

Last post by DaveO « Sat Jun 05, 2004 6:51 pm
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by akhavan » Wed Jun 02, 2004 4:45 pm

Hi,
I have T41P and I just purchased a Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive from IBM service channel (It cost more but ordering it through IBM sale would...

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Last post by DaveO
Sat Jun 05, 2004 6:51 pm
Battery vs AC performance?

Last post by akerman « Sat Jun 05, 2004 4:16 pm
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by UclaWill » Fri Jun 04, 2004 4:47 pm

I've noticed that when I switch from AC to battery power, there is a noticable decrease in performance, even though all power options are set to...

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Last post by akerman
Sat Jun 05, 2004 4:16 pm
Does Size Matter? 14" and 15" Side By Side

Last post by csarrasin « Sat Jun 05, 2004 7:38 am
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by Leon » Fri Jun 04, 2004 11:47 am

Here they are, side by side... (thanks JohnV!).... so now that we can see them, what do you think?????

BTW, who speaks French and can tell us...

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Last post by csarrasin
Sat Jun 05, 2004 7:38 am
Configuring a T42 2378DXU with a high capacity battery probl

Last post by eliu « Sat Jun 05, 2004 12:12 am
Replies: 19
by ryan » Wed Jun 02, 2004 8:04 pm

Is there a way to upgrade to the 9cell (High capacity) on this one? The tabook says the upgrade is optional but I can't find out how to do it in the...

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Last post by eliu
Sat Jun 05, 2004 12:12 am
Win XP Pro hangs shuttin down after Access Connect update?

Last post by G-Man « Fri Jun 04, 2004 10:03 pm
Replies: 43
by gv » Fri May 14, 2004 6:12 pm
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Yesterday and today again Windows hangs when during shut down and won't go down unless I turn off the power. When it hangs explorer has been closed...
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Last post by G-Man
Fri Jun 04, 2004 10:03 pm
TABOOK weight specs

Last post by csv96 « Fri Jun 04, 2004 9:45 pm
Replies: 3
by rgbyhkr » Fri Jun 04, 2004 7:38 am

I know everyone says that the TABOOK is the accurate source of info, but a few of the weight listings had me wondering. On the page where my awaited...

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Last post by csv96
Fri Jun 04, 2004 9:45 pm
Netstumbler and Intel 2200 B/G card...

Last post by carbon_unit « Fri Jun 04, 2004 8:04 pm
Replies: 9
by JohnV » Fri Jun 04, 2004 3:08 pm

Im not sure if anyone here is interested in this or not, but the Intel 2200 B/G card does work with Netstumbler right out of the box. Does anyone...

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Last post by carbon_unit
Fri Jun 04, 2004 8:04 pm
Battery Life

Last post by DaWill « Fri Jun 04, 2004 5:35 pm
Replies: 14
by redsi » Thu Jun 03, 2004 2:42 pm

Hello! I wanna ask the average usage (in terms of time) of a 6 cell battery on T40. Just regular browsing and word document, no intensive apps or...

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Last post by DaWill
Fri Jun 04, 2004 5:35 pm
Custom Colour Thinkpad

Last post by tyipengr « Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:42 am
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by lilserenity » Thu Jun 03, 2004 6:32 pm

Hello,

Having to be careful on this T23, my hands are covered in grey primer and metalic green and laquer spray paint! (Someone wears gloves, NOT!)...

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Last post by tyipengr
Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:42 am
2378FVU Spec Check

Last post by G-Man « Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:50 pm
Replies: 1
by Txiasaeia » Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:39 pm

Are these *really* the specs for this model?

Thinkpad T42 2378-FVU (express)
P-M 735 @ 1.7 GHz
256MB RAM 2700 200pin
40GB 5400 RPM HD
Radeon 9600 64...

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Last post by G-Man
Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:50 pm
T42 HDD Speed vs. Noise

Last post by Austin Shopper « Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:18 pm

by Austin Shopper » Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:18 pm

I've done a lot of research on notebooks and have settled on the T42 as the best choice. Good performance and value. Daniel's review was also very...

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Last post by Austin Shopper
Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:18 pm
A question about screen resolution

Last post by DrGrafix « Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:53 pm
Replies: 32
by jotong » Tue May 25, 2004 4:14 pm
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Right now, I own a t30 with a 14 inch screen and XGA resolution. I'm looking to buy a new laptop, either the t41p or the 23739FU t41 model, but with...
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Last post by DrGrafix
Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:53 pm
Guys read this about the dead pixels issue...

Last post by dclee012 « Thu Jun 03, 2004 7:55 pm
Replies: 24
by JohnV » Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:59 am

Ok I spoke to an IBM customer service rep today about the dead pixel issue on my new T42. He stated to me that these units should NOT be leaving the...

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Last post by dclee012
Thu Jun 03, 2004 7:55 pm
Banias price drop reflected soon in t41 and t40 prices?

Last post by Nabeel « Thu Jun 03, 2004 6:44 pm
Replies: 4
by jsolhadden » Wed Jun 02, 2004 4:41 pm

Now with the new dothan processors out, does anyone know when Intel's price reduction in the older processors will translate into lower prices for...

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Last post by Nabeel
Thu Jun 03, 2004 6:44 pm
What's the naked woman for?

Last post by JaneL « Thu Jun 03, 2004 6:19 pm
Replies: 13
by akerman » Thu Jun 03, 2004 7:24 am

Who put that naked woman animation at the top? And what for.. :))

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Last post by JaneL
Thu Jun 03, 2004 6:19 pm
Lotus SmartSuite License?

Last post by Conmee « Thu Jun 03, 2004 5:41 pm
Replies: 4
by rgbyhkr » Thu Jun 03, 2004 4:38 pm

I noticed this listed in the Software section of the TABOOK descriptions of all models:

License (CD not included)
- Lotus® SmartSuite® Millennium...

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Last post by Conmee
Thu Jun 03, 2004 5:41 pm
Slow Boot-Up in Fresh W2K Install... WHY?

Last post by DrGrafix « Thu Jun 03, 2004 4:15 pm
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by DrGrafix » Sun May 30, 2004 6:17 pm

Hey gang...

I need some help and advice. The fellow who bought my T21 received it and powered it on only to discover that it took just over 6:00...

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Last post by DrGrafix
Thu Jun 03, 2004 4:15 pm
T41 upgrade to Dothan

Last post by cynic « Thu Jun 03, 2004 4:12 pm
Replies: 2
by silane » Thu Jun 03, 2004 7:25 am

Hi,

I was told a a ebay seller that T41 can be upgraded to Dothan CPU, can any one verify the claim?

Thanks.

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Last post by cynic
Thu Jun 03, 2004 4:12 pm
Disappointing LCD's

Last post by nikemen « Thu Jun 03, 2004 3:42 pm
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by jjfcpa » Thu Jun 03, 2004 7:33 am

First, let me state that this is not a troll posting.

I currently own 3 Thinkpads and my company owns quite a few more.

Due to a port replicator...

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Last post by nikemen
Thu Jun 03, 2004 3:42 pm
T42 Shipped Really Fast (big surprise!)

Last post by Skywing « Thu Jun 03, 2004 2:23 pm
Replies: 45
by cooljw » Tue Jun 01, 2004 12:41 am
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I ordered a T42 (2378FVU) from IBM on Sunday May 30, 2004 from the IBM website. It gave me an estimated ship date of JULY 7, 2004. Wasn't surprising,...
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Last post by Skywing
Thu Jun 03, 2004 2:23 pm
Various CPUs in T-Series TPs?

Last post by csv96 « Thu Jun 03, 2004 1:56 pm
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by DrGrafix » Thu Jun 03, 2004 1:03 pm

OK... I'm getting closer to making a decision regarding buying another TP, and most likely all I can afford is a quality used unit. I don't profess...

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Last post by csv96
Thu Jun 03, 2004 1:56 pm
Prospective Thinkpad owner appeals for advice

Last post by Chun-Yu « Thu Jun 03, 2004 1:48 pm
Replies: 15
by PirateLawyer » Tue Jun 01, 2004 3:48 pm

Hi, I'm new to the boards, and I must say this seems like a great community. If (hopefully when) I get my Thinkpad, I will definitely stick around....

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Last post by Chun-Yu
Thu Jun 03, 2004 1:48 pm
DVD Software

Last post by G-Man « Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:27 pm
Replies: 9
by akhavan » Wed Jun 02, 2004 5:03 pm

Hi,
What is the best DVD software for T41P?

Sepehr

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Last post by G-Man
Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:27 pm
thinkpad temperatures?

Last post by dclee012 « Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:30 am
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by katman » Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:24 am

is there a way to see temperatures via bios or os? i'm curious because the t42's 60gb 7200rpm hd heats up considerably. and the fan likes to be on...

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Last post by dclee012
Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:30 am
T-42 weight & shipping size

Last post by gg3761 « Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:30 am
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by gg3761 » Wed Jun 02, 2004 6:49 pm

Does anyone know the SHIPPING weight & box size of a T42?

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Last post by gg3761
Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:30 am
Need URL for downloading updated driver

Last post by cynic « Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:25 am
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by pennster » Thu Jun 03, 2004 9:04 am

I hope you guys can help me here. There is one page in IBM contains all the updated drivers for T serials. And I still remember it categorizes...

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Last post by cynic
Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:25 am
IBM Direct order change policy?

Last post by cynic « Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:20 am
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by rgbyhkr » Thu Jun 03, 2004 7:41 am

Just a quick question for anyone who knows. I know from previous experience that if you place an order with Dell and then make a change to that order...

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Last post by cynic
Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:20 am
T42 Rapid Restore Ultra 4.0

Last post by mientras « Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:12 am
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by mientras » Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:27 am

Sorry if this does not belong here - I see a section for Windows software but I do not know if it belongs there either.

I wanted to do a backup of...

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Last post by mientras
Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:12 am
FAQ

Last post by benz « Thu Jun 03, 2004 9:00 am
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by Daniel » Wed Jun 02, 2004 10:54 pm

Shopping for a T42, I’ve come across many questions I’ve wanted answered and I’ve had them answered. So to contribute to the forum I decided to make...

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Last post by benz
Thu Jun 03, 2004 9:00 am
Exchanging Harddrives between two thinkpads

Last post by JaneL « Thu Jun 03, 2004 6:32 am
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by Paul S » Thu Jun 03, 2004 4:12 am

Has anyone tried to place the harddrive of one Thinkpad T40 into another Thinkpad T40 with almost identical configurations. In the situation I have...

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Last post by JaneL
Thu Jun 03, 2004 6:32 am
Windows XP SP2 doesnt work at all with Embedded Security

Last post by G-Man « Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:56 am
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by lautamas » Wed Jun 02, 2004 6:44 pm

Hi guys,
I have been trying SP2 since the beginning it was born. Even until the released of build 2142 (today, june 02 2004), MS hasnt fixed the...

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Last post by G-Man
Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:56 am
FlexView confusion

Last post by G-Man « Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:22 am
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by EvilTee » Tue Jun 01, 2004 11:17 pm

Why is everyone saying that a 15 T42 is a FlexView monitor and the 14.1 T42s are not? On the web site I see:

Display/Graphics subsystem
External...

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Last post by G-Man
Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:22 am
t41p question

Last post by csv96 « Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:40 pm
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by fred » Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:23 pm

is a 2373GEU a dothan? and should i get the 2373GEU or 2379DYU
thanks alot
Fred

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Last post by csv96
Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:40 pm
Problems with T40, any help appreciated

Last post by cynic « Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:37 pm
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by methdxman » Wed Jun 02, 2004 8:04 pm

Hi, I've had my 1.6 ghz t40 since August of 2003. Couple things i have noticed please comment on whatever you may know about these issues

1) My...

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Last post by cynic
Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:37 pm
useful update? (t40p chipset update).

Last post by llama_thumper « Wed Jun 02, 2004 7:53 pm

by llama_thumper » Wed Jun 02, 2004 7:53 pm

found this update for the t40p... but am unsure whether i do actually need it, as an unfamiliar with my chipset... has anyone installed this/should...

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Wed Jun 02, 2004 7:53 pm

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