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Advice for Thinkpad purchase R60

Last post by allan « Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:45 am
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by fan-of-dilbert » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:46 am

All of the stuff I have read keeps me reconsidering a Thinkpad for purhase due to the reviews about the keyboard, dependibility.....

I'm looking at...

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Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:45 am
BIOS power settings versus XP power management

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by vital-analitix » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:07 am

Perhaps some of the more knowledgeable members on this board are able to tell me about the BIOS power settings (max performance, balanced) and if...

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Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:07 am
Upgrade cpu on A31??

Last post by vital-analitix « Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:56 am
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by SaberX » Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:58 pm

I have did some serching on the forum and seems like just the A31P's and take the cpu upto 2.6Ghz.
Is this correct?
I have an A31 with P-4 M 1.6ghz...

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Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:56 am
CPU Clocking Speed Problems on A20m

Last post by thelynkisbroken « Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:56 pm
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by thelynkisbroken » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:51 pm

Hi all!

I am new to this forum and have a good knowledge of PC repair (I hope so I do it for a living) however my knowledge to notebooks is...

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Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:56 pm
Dead thinkpad R52, any help?

Last post by mobilehunter « Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:09 pm
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by mobilehunter » Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:52 pm

My R52 just dead two days ago.
Before it dead , my daughter spilled out some water to the center of the keyboard. Tried to clean it.
The laptop...

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Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:09 pm
R50e soundcard fault

Last post by vtwinmark « Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:51 pm

by vtwinmark » Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:51 pm

Hi, looking for advice on a soundcard fault on the R50e, had a power spike, heard a pop and laptop went blank. Restarted fine, but informs me that no...

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Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:51 pm
Thinkpad Z61t - Hard drive not found during XP Install

Last post by dsalyers « Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:09 am
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by mmholmes » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:43 pm

I have a Thinkpad Z61t and a personal purchased copy of Windows XP Home Edition. I would like to re-load windows on the laptop to get rid of the all...

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Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:09 am
R52 ThinkPad/ThinkPad DockII Video Card Setup Problems

Last post by schwarze « Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:45 pm
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by schwarze » Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:10 am

Look up the definition of novice in the dictionary and you will find my picture. That said, I have an R52 ThinkPad, a ThinkPad Dock II with an ATI...

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Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:45 pm
R51 system board replacement

Last post by carbon_unit « Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:38 pm

by carbon_unit » Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:38 pm

I have an R51 2887-RU1 with a fried system board due to a liquid spill. I am looking for a replacement system board for it.
DO IK need to find the...

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Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:38 pm
Presentation Director: oemdspif.dll cannot be loaded

Last post by ThinkFanatic « Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:26 pm
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by treydur » Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:02 am

i have this problem. I am on a Z61T which has an integrated Intel graphics card. (9440-D9U)

I ended up loading ATI drivers for docking station,...

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Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:26 pm
A31p: Radeon 7800 Graphics Card dying? (warning, small pic)

Last post by fongj « Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:14 am
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by fongj » Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:05 am

Anybody have any insight on what's going on? I think my 4+ year old A31p (which I bought refurb'ed from IBM) might finally be dying.

Symptoms:

1)...

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Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:14 am
Access Connections v4.23 Wireless Problem

Last post by dustrman03 « Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:19 pm
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by dustrman03 » Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:54 pm

I just upgraded access connections to v 4.23 and now I can't get my wireless radio to turn on. I can get into the access connections program but when...

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Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:19 pm
R50: Force composite video output?

Last post by AndyKH « Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:48 am

by AndyKH » Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:48 am

Hi

I have tried to connect my R50 (ATI Radeon 7500 graphics) to an old TV (it doesn't support S-VHS input through the SCART input) at my parents'...

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Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:48 am
Issues with R thinkpad and more issues

Last post by NS « Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:03 am
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by jason5885 » Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:03 am

Hello to all members from thinkpads.com and to fellow computer geeks,

Yesterday night, i was happily using my thinkpad to burn and create CDs and...

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Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:03 am
Is PIONEER DVR-K17 DVD RW fit on A31p?

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by stingbandel » Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:30 pm

I am trying to upgrade my DVD Combo with this pioneer drive.

I have read on here that DVR-K16 fits with A31p but this one is newer type. I would...

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Last post by stingbandel
Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:30 pm
Quote/Double Quote key works only if pressed twice

Last post by harpyeagle « Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:07 pm
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by harpyeagle » Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:24 pm

Hello

My quote/double quote key is not working if pressed the first time.However, if i press the second time, two quotes appear including the first...

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Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:07 pm
R32 Second Battery

Last post by Drumtochty « Sun Mar 25, 2007 11:16 am

by Drumtochty » Sun Mar 25, 2007 11:16 am

Purchased an Ultrabay battery for a friends R32. The one that replaces the DVD drive.

The friend is in the Canaries, I'm in the UK why did he not...

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Sun Mar 25, 2007 11:16 am
R60 Security Chip

Last post by ZaZ « Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:14 am

by ZaZ » Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:14 am

I re-installed my R60. I mistakenly turned on the security chip. Now though I have re-installed it again, Client Security keeps asking me to set it...

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Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:14 am
Docking station Success...mostly

Last post by treydur « Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:49 am

by treydur » Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:49 am

Per my previous post this morning. I really need a docking station solution as I run a number of periphreals that are important to my business, but...

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Last post by treydur
Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:49 am
R40 - Problematic hinges?

Last post by wolfman « Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:04 am
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by jn1520 » Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:35 pm

I just received a used Thinkpad R40. Overall, it's in great shape except I'm noticing something strange.

When I open the laptop display it feels...

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Last post by wolfman
Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:04 am
Lenovo or Kingston, Corsair SODIMM

Last post by jkahng « Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:12 am
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by whc » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:25 am

Is it reallt worth paying doubble price for Lenovo SODIMMS, I can get a Kingston Value PC-5300, 1024MB DDR2, for about half the price of the same...

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Last post by jkahng
Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:12 am
R51e keyboard is teh suck

Last post by bhtooefr « Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:17 pm
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by bhtooefr » Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:37 pm

It's just been teh suck the whole time I've had this laptop.

Any way to retrofit a better keyboard? Such as a T4x board?

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Last post by bhtooefr
Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:17 pm
Upgrade R52 from Celeron M to Pentium M

Last post by scr71822 « Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:49 pm
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by scr71822 » Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:52 pm

I tried to install a Pentium M 1.6/1M/400 CPU inplace of the original Celeron M 1.4/1M/400 and the system powered up but no POST. Is it possible to...

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Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:49 pm
R60 - Which RAM should I choose?

Last post by rkawakami « Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:04 am
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by Fusion » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:48 pm

I have 1GB RAM in my R60 and I'd like to upgrade to 2GB.
I've been looking at the local PC seller's offer and I'm a little confused and I also don't...

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Last post by rkawakami
Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:04 am
replacement HD R52

Last post by bontistic « Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:25 am
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by cuppingmaster » Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:52 pm

So I'm pretty sure my R52 HD is toast (I put it in my backpack without making sure it was fully asleep, and that seems to have royally messed it up....

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Last post by bontistic
Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:25 am
A rapid restore and recovery saga

Last post by jparrot427 « Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:26 pm
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by elie » Tue Mar 06, 2007 4:59 pm

Hello everyone

I'd like to report my experience of upgrading my G41 hard-drive.

My G41 came with a 40GB 5400rpm harddrive, and I recently decided...

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Last post by jparrot427
Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:26 pm
R40 Constantly burning hot

Last post by dsigma6 « Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:38 am
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by Asbradley21 » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:59 am

I've hot me an R40 and it must have failed out of special ed. The fan only spins up once it gets insanely hot. My average temp. is around the lower...

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Last post by dsigma6
Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:38 am
Need :) Eeprom AK6480AM reset from Battery IBM A31

Last post by dongle « Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:15 am

by dongle » Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:15 am

Hi @LL i have original dump from eeprom AK6480AM (1Kb)and need to reset please,because a change the old cell with new cell and my laptop say no...

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Last post by dongle
Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:15 am
Silver "Titanium" lid, is it really Titanium?

Last post by whc « Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:31 am
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by whc » Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:17 am

I am a little confused, I am now thinking about getting a IBM laptop, I have decided between either Z61m or Z61p, but the new Titanium (silver) lid...

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Last post by whc
Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:31 am
New Computer

Last post by mas98110 « Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:38 pm
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by mas98110 » Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:05 pm

Hello Everyone,
After years of using my 240X's for proceessing. I decided I needed more speed. I have been redoing my Laser and VHS collections Via...

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Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:38 pm
the HOTBOX: solving the z60 heat problem

Last post by trancemotions « Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:13 pm
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by trancemotions » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:02 pm

My z60m was constantly overheating, per a board users suggestion i changed the thermal compound. I wrote up a guide on how to do it so others might...

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Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:13 pm
Several Z61p questions(vista and hardware related)

Last post by sapibobo « Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:21 pm
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by Müsli » Thu Feb 15, 2007 6:35 pm

1. Is it true that the v5200 is underclocked? 2. I installed Vista business x64(dont know if there´s a diffrence but it´s a msdnaa version) 3-4 weeks...

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Last post by sapibobo
Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:21 pm
R40 keyboard layout/key definitions graphic?

Last post by JEBB « Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:06 pm

by JEBB » Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:06 pm

I need to get a graphic showing the keys on an R40 keyboard that explains each of their functions. Where can I find one. Thanks.

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Last post by JEBB
Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:06 pm
A20m CMOS Battery

Last post by dstrong « Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:52 pm
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by dstrong » Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:51 am

The cmos battery in my A20m is starting to go bad. The first time I boot the laptop I have to reset the system clock on the laptop. I have ordered a...

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Last post by dstrong
Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:52 pm
Ultrabay 2000 battery for R31

Last post by Vasa « Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:15 am

by Vasa » Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:15 am

Hi ThinkPad Fans,

I would like to ask You if Someone of You did some experience on use Ultrabay 2000 extra battery on ThinkPad R31. I found 2 info,...

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Last post by Vasa
Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:15 am
Curious about the R series

Last post by Fusion « Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:24 pm
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by Temetka » Sat Mar 17, 2007 8:33 pm

So I am looking at a new Thinkpad in a month or so. I currently have a T41 which is an excellent machine.

However I will be giving it to the wife....

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Last post by Fusion
Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:24 pm
comparison between Intel GMA900 & ATI 7800 64MB?

Last post by scr71822 « Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:59 pm
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by rbi » Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:49 am

I would like to run Ulead VideoStudio 10 and Office Ultimate 2007. Thanks.

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Last post by scr71822
Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:59 pm
Z61p fan noise

Last post by chaukap « Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:27 pm
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by malandro » Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:01 am

Hi,
I'm very happy with my new Z61p (model 9452-J6G) except for the fan noise. The fan kicks off at a loudy speed after having used the laptop for...

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Last post by chaukap
Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:27 pm
Z61m - discontinuted (?) - Vista question

Last post by kartak.mahino « Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:47 am
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by kartak.mahino » Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:48 pm

Greetings!

I was looking at z61m through a employee purchase program (relative is IBM emp).

First question is that is Z series discontinued. I was...

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Last post by kartak.mahino
Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:47 am
Is it safe to completly delete all contents in C:\RRBackups\

Last post by triDave79 « Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:05 am

by triDave79 » Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:05 am

Hi,

I wonder if it's safe to delete all contents in C:\RRBackups\?
I have all backups on an external USB-harddrive, which RR supports. Today I have...

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Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:05 am
[r60] other annoying issues

Last post by joshrob « Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:26 pm
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by joshrob » Fri Mar 16, 2007 4:48 am

hi,

by the way my nmi parity error i'd like to ask, if anyone also had the these problems:
- intel pro wireless spontaneously looses connection...

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Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:26 pm
Detailed battery/charging information program

Last post by Terrahawk « Mon Mar 19, 2007 4:41 pm
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by Harbinger » Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:12 am

I'm looking for a program (XP) that will do a detailed analysis of my battery condition. I've downloaded Battery Maximizer and it gives very little...

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Mon Mar 19, 2007 4:41 pm
Thinkpad R40 on Ebay - Should I buy?

Last post by jn1520 « Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:35 pm
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by jn1520 » Mon Mar 19, 2007 10:02 am

Hi Everyone,

This is a great forum. As someone who has always owned Thinkpads, I find it to be a great resource.

I'm hoping someone can provide...

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Last post by jn1520
Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:35 pm
Where is video chip?

Last post by Chris001 « Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:41 am
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by dannydoo » Mon Mar 19, 2007 8:01 am

Can someone tell me wat it looks like and its location?
r40

IM having a blinkin screen when i tap my keyboard or case.
I took apart and pressed all...

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Last post by Chris001
Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:41 am
z60m display "blanks" randomly on battery power

Last post by GomJabbar « Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:38 pm
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by Vinator » Wed Mar 07, 2007 12:13 pm

My z60m display periodically blanks for a second or two at seemingly random intervals. It looks like the backlight just turns off, as I can see the...

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Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:38 pm
Debating the purchase of a new Z series - advice appreciated

Last post by redsoxidahovandal « Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:04 pm
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by phillip » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:12 am

Hi,

I am looking to upgrade my T41 to a faster and more capable machine and I'd also like to get one of the new widescreen formats but I want to get...

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Last post by redsoxidahovandal
Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:04 pm
AHCI vs Comatibility Mode. Fresh Install

Last post by sugo « Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:43 pm
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by treydur » Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:05 pm

Hi

I have a Z61T and like it alot.

Due to replacing my HDD with no recovery partition. I need to install fresh copy of WinXPP. I have run Windows...

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Last post by sugo
Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:43 pm
battery power consumption

Last post by cpascu01 « Sat Mar 17, 2007 1:16 pm

by cpascu01 » Sat Mar 17, 2007 1:16 pm

I was wondering what other people's wattage was like when they are running Vista on battery.

Mine hovers around 20W.

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Sat Mar 17, 2007 1:16 pm
R50p Backpack or laptop sleeve

Last post by gearguy « Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:16 am
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by john8916 » Wed May 26, 2004 6:54 pm

hallo,
my firs post in the new forum. thanks to all, very nice. I liked the old one is well, but this one is a link better to overview.

I'm looking...

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Last post by gearguy
Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:16 am
A20m help

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by dstrong » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:45 pm

I'm trying to set up the internal 56k modem/ network card with win2k with negative results. I have installed the windows 2000 drivers. Thanks

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Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:33 pm

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