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Windows Experience Index - what is your W500 score?

Last post by Greg Gebhardt « Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:41 pm

by Greg Gebhardt » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:41 pm

I have no idea if it is good or not but out of interest mine shows:

4058 CTO with 2.8MHz Dual Core
Processor 5.3
Memory 5.5
Graphics 4.7
Gaming...

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Last post by Greg Gebhardt
Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:41 pm
W500 arrived . . DVD/CD drive noise/problems

Last post by Greg Gebhardt « Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:26 pm
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by Greg Gebhardt » Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:03 pm

All is good except my CD/DVD drive is noisy. Kinda like the CD is scraping against something. I have removed it and reinstalled it but at lower...

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Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:26 pm
W500 compared to T61p? - All other things being Equal

Last post by awolfe63 « Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:08 pm
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by eecon » Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:46 pm

Depreciation and future resale aside, a W500 15.4 WS T9300 versus a T61p 15.4 WS T9300?

From all the postings here it looks like they have similar...

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Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:08 pm
W500 "Display driver failed to respond but has recovere

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by KennethG » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:08 pm

After a few cycles of this message, the system crashes and reboots itself. This occurs for sure when I change the display theme, but happens under...

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Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:41 pm
new w500 review available - september 16th (german)

Last post by Crunch « Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:53 pm
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by manecas » Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:18 pm

(google translation)

Enjoy! (very good review)

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Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:53 pm
What exactly does all this mean

Last post by Brad « Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:11 am
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by Greg Gebhardt » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:28 pm

Did UPS drop the ball or was it Lenovo? This is my current tracking on my W500:

LOUISVILLE, KY, US 09/16/2008 9:52 A.M. THE RECEIVER REQUESTS UPS TO...

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Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:11 am
W500 with 25W P9500 2.53 Processor Option

Last post by awolfe63 « Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:37 pm
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by eecon » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:02 pm

FYI .... the new 25W P9500 2.53 Processor is now being offered as an option on custom configured W500 units on Lenovo's U.S. university program...

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Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:37 pm
W Series - Switchable Graphics?

Last post by eecon « Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:01 pm
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by gsharm » Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:08 pm

Hi, I've searched around here, no luck, and once again Lenovo's documentation is a complete failure which doesn't help. How their engineers tolerate...

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Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:01 pm
does the W500 support the T60 Advanced dock?

Last post by awolfe63 « Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:48 pm
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by derekpowell » Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:03 pm

I know the T500 does, but not sure about the W.

I'm sure there will a newer one being released, but I'd like to use my older dock in the meantime.

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Last post by awolfe63
Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:48 pm
Looks like my new W500 has a cooling problem.

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by awolfe63 » Sun Aug 31, 2008 6:48 pm
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I tried running a game on it for the first time today for an hour or so. The CPU heated up to 80C then would repeatedly throttle back from 2.8GHz to...
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:04 pm
W500/W700 Memory

Last post by eecon « Sun Sep 14, 2008 4:28 am
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by First Light » Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:09 pm

There are apparently 2 memory slots on the W700 into which you have the option of installing:

1. 2g total memory by using two 1g DIMMs (std)
2. 2g...

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Sun Sep 14, 2008 4:28 am
W500/700 1920x1200 Wallpapers

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by arlab » Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:57 am

Do the W Thinkpads have new wallpapers? If so, can anyone post 'em here. (1920x1200 px)

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Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:57 am
Dollar for dollar better?

Last post by Skysurfer « Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:17 pm
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by Skysurfer » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:29 pm

Is there ANY significant difference between the W500 and T500?

I have not been able to find a W500 review anywhere and I would like to know how much...

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Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:17 pm
Which GPU does the W500 use?

Last post by Paul386 « Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:48 am
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by Technophile » Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:37 pm

I've heard online that some people have been recieving W500's with the HD 3650 instead of the v5700. Are those cases relatively isolated, or are they...

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Last post by Paul386
Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:48 am
Price Decrease on W500?

Last post by awolfe63 « Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:41 am
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by First Light » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:50 pm

I just noticed that the base price of the W500 now has a sale price of $1,327, vs a regular price of $1,659. Did this price decrease just happen, or...

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Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:41 am
W500 & 7-in1 Card Reader -- where?

Last post by awolfe63 « Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:48 pm
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by outofstepper » Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:21 pm

The W500 splash screen (on the lenovo website)
touts a 7-in-1 multimedia card reader -- but I can't
find it anywhere in the options or any other...

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Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:48 pm
Thinking of purchasing the Thinkpad W700...

Last post by Marin85 « Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:13 am
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by Crunch » Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:21 pm

Hi everyone,

So finally Lenovo has come out with the first ever 17 widescreen Thinkpad. It's pretty expensive at around $3,500 with the...

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Last post by Marin85
Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:13 am
So, does the W700 have a better screen?

Last post by Puppy « Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:47 am
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by ulrich.von.lich » Sat Sep 06, 2008 6:23 pm

Is it an IPS/S-IPS/S-PVA etc... or only a brighter TN?

Anyone knows it?

Regards,
Tony

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Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:47 am
eCoupon? Specials? Sales?

Last post by Crunch « Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:12 pm
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by outofstepper » Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:23 pm

Well now I've just got to have a W500.

Anyone out there who knows how Lenovo works
these days -- do I have any hopes of getting a
discount / coupon...

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Last post by Crunch
Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:12 pm
Aftermarket Upgrades

Last post by Technophile « Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:49 pm

by Technophile » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:49 pm

How much of the W500 can you upgrade aftermarket? Can you upgrade the optical drive aftermarket? What about 3rd party drives?

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Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:49 pm
Upgrading W500 from XP Pro to Vista Ultimate

Last post by basketb « Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:35 pm
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by Greg Gebhardt » Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:44 pm

Are there detailed directions on how to do this.

Also where do I get the drivers?

Never done this before but Have enjoyed Vista too much!

Thanks...

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Last post by basketb
Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:35 pm
What is the fastest HD combination

Last post by Rochefort « Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:05 am
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by MTWIZARD » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:31 pm

Is the RAID 0 with two 200GB 7200 RPM
or two 64GB SSD (not much storage) maybe use 200GB in the Bay
or a mix of one 64GB SSD and one 200GB for speed...

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Last post by Rochefort
Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:05 am
Question about W500 model 406227U

Last post by eecon « Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:27 pm
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by Greg Gebhardt » Fri Sep 05, 2008 2:39 pm

This unit arives at my house tomorrow. I se conflicting specs. Will this unit nad Vista Buisness with XP Pro downgrade or will it just have XP Pro?...

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Last post by eecon
Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:27 pm
W500 or a T500 - Ginger or Mary Anne?

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by eecon » Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:35 am

Note from Admin: Duplicate thread.

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Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:35 am
anyone ordered W500 or going to order one yet?

Last post by awolfe63 « Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:27 pm
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by Bashar » Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:50 pm

Hey all,
just wondering if anyone ordered W500 or going to order one soon ?

can you post your reasons ? :)

Thanks

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Last post by awolfe63
Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:27 pm
W500 maximum display output and screen quality.

Last post by awolfe63 « Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:37 am
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by Paul386 » Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:57 pm

The tabook says that the W500 can only output 2048x1536 @ 75Hz.

Most graphics cards are capable of 2560x1600, so this output limitation concerns me...

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Last post by awolfe63
Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:37 am
keyboard?

Last post by jmshep « Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:41 am
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by patton73 » Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:27 am

I was wondering if they will provide also keyboards without the useless windows key.

More, is the keyboard quality the same as the old IBM t42/t43...

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Last post by jmshep
Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:41 am
As expected no Linux Choice in the customization

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by patton73 » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:38 am

It is a shame.

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Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:01 am
Thinkpad W700 and W500 have appeared on Lenovo's website!

Last post by basketb « Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:04 am
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by DesolataX » Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:48 am

They've shown up a lot quicker than I thought they would have!
The W700 starts at $2,978, and adding the Intel QX9300 costs an additional $1,275. The...

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Last post by basketb
Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:04 am
Quad-Core CPU Now Available

Last post by basketb « Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:46 am
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by wswartzendruber » Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:33 pm

I'm a T series guy, but I thought I'd let everyone know that the Intel QX9300 is now available with the W700.

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Last post by basketb
Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:46 am
W700 Quad Core capable, and can now order with that CPU too

Last post by basketb « Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:54 pm
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by tinkererguy » Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:18 am

A lot of press out there that tout Lenovo being first with the Intel Quad Core in the W700. Many articles are quoting portions of this Lenovo press...

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Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:54 pm
Blu-ray Write Speed

Last post by Technophile « Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:06 pm

by Technophile » Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:06 pm

What's the write speed of the blu-ray dirve on the W500?

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Last post by Technophile
Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:06 pm
Thinkpad W700

Last post by tinkererguy « Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:20 pm
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by bunta » Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:20 pm
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Anyone know the release date for this behemoth?
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Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:20 pm
FRU number for new WACOM palmrest for T6x and T400/500

Last post by beeblebrox « Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:31 am
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by beeblebrox » Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:14 am

Folks... how can I get the Wacom tablet on a regular business laptop?
I could not find the FRU number for the new optional Wacom palmrest.

I am...

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Last post by beeblebrox
Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:31 am
Processor Choice Now Gone for W500?!

Last post by basketb « Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:18 pm
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by esorns » Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:50 am

When I looked this morning, there was a choice to downgrade from the T9400 processor to the T9600 ($275 less). Now there's no choice and you have to...

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Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:18 pm
Order a W500 today from Lenovo.com

Last post by basketb « Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:07 pm
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by barrywohl » Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:13 am

Lenovo.com is taking W500 orders as of this morning.

Here's the link.

The blu-ray drive is not released yet, but all the rest of the goodies are...

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Last post by basketb
Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:07 pm
No Blu-ray for W500?

Last post by NaT « Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:31 pm
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by Technophile » Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:28 pm

There doesn't seem to be a Blu-ray option for the W500 :cry:

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Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:31 pm
The W700 just stole my heart!!!

Last post by sfrohman90 « Tue Aug 12, 2008 3:15 pm
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by barrywohl » Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:20 am

The W700 just stole my heart....and smashed Dvorak's rule: The computer you want always costs $4000.00

Advantages over T61p WUXGA and W500

Blu-Ray...

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Last post by sfrohman90
Tue Aug 12, 2008 3:15 pm
W700 avalable on Lenovo site

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by jmshep » Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:27 pm

I didn't see it mentioned anywhere else in this forum, sorry if it is a duplicate posting. The Lenovo website now lists the W700 for sale. Pricey but...

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Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:27 pm
Anyone has ordered W500 from anywhere?

Last post by mdjtlj « Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:54 am
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by NaT » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:49 pm

I know that lenovo W500 configuration is still quite unstable but wondering has anyone order from Lenovo or from other site yet?

If not from Lenovo...

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Last post by mdjtlj
Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:54 am
WUXGA will be avalable on the W500

Last post by barrywohl « Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:51 am
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by barrywohl » Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:50 am

Apparently, anyway. I didn't see any evidence of WUXGA on any of the other ThinkPads released July 15, 2008.

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Last post by barrywohl
Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:51 am
Which battery?

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by austinHodge » Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:13 am

I'd like to go with the 9-cell, but I'm not sure how far it will extend the back of the notebook. Anyone have any thoughts on which battery might be...

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Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:30 am
Specs and Prices of W700 (Hong Kong Students??)

Last post by basketb « Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:27 pm
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by bunta » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:41 pm

The specs and Prices of HongKong student notebook have been released (From (link removed)):

Copied from other forum.

W-series:

W500 P9500...

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Last post by basketb
Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:27 pm
No 14" W series?

Last post by Dead1nside « Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:41 am
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by dickeywang » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:40 pm

I am kinda disappointed. I own a 14 T61p. Its video card is not as fast as the 15 T61p, but at least faster than the one in T61.
I guess going to...

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Last post by Dead1nside
Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:41 am
Thinkpads W500 arrive at Université Laval

Last post by NaT « Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:49 am
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by beeblebrox » Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:59 am

Is the W500 equivalent to the T500, just with a more powerful GPU?

link

I wish Lenovo would also sell 1440x900 screens in 15.4 displays, much...

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Last post by NaT
Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:49 am
T61p vs w500 for an architect

Last post by arlab « Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:23 pm
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by manecas » Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:52 pm

This is my first post so first of all I would like to congratulate all of you who contribute to this excelent site.

Looking to replace my laptop I...

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Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:23 pm
Vertical USB ports only ?

Last post by Pocket Aces « Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:06 pm
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by Puppy » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:43 am

It seems as all three USB ports are vertical again ? Check the picture on Page 2 of the PDF specification file .

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Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:06 pm
Goodbye Txxp.... Hello "W" Series

Last post by gotconsultants « Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:45 am

by gotconsultants » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:45 am

Looks likethe Txxp series is setting in the sunset to be replaced by the new W Series

Note from Moderator: Old news. Multiple threads already....

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Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:45 am

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