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Any feedback on new G41

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by temp@molinabird.com » Thu Feb 17, 2005 10:11 am

HI,
This is configuration that I am looking at:

2881-D2U
Pentium 4 552 3.46 1MB 512MB
15.0” SXGA+
80HS
DVD±RW
Go5200 128M
IBM 11a/b/g II
Gb...

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Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:43 am
Where can i find "Mark Bell's article on upgrading &quo

Last post by fish_p « Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:39 am
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by fish_p » Mon Feb 21, 2005 6:49 am

Hello.
Please excuse me for my bad english.

I cant find the article Concerning Mark Bell's article on upgrading Tripping the laptop fantastic:...

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Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:39 am
2nd HDD adapter

Last post by mjmeyerpa « Tue Feb 22, 2005 9:53 pm
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by mjmeyerpa » Tue Feb 22, 2005 9:39 pm

I recently added an HDD adapter and 60GB drive to the Ultrabay 2000 on my A30 (2652-34U) using Windows 2K. Install went fine, device shows up under...

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Tue Feb 22, 2005 9:53 pm
Intel P4-M chip and The Intel® Application Accelerator

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by FrankK-F » Sat Feb 19, 2005 11:32 pm

Mindful of many posts NOT to stray from IBM drivers .. I have come upon an INTEL driver that promises better performance:

The Intel® Application...

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Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:37 pm
New owner R40 tech questions

Last post by MobileGuru « Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:04 pm
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by Gunbunny198 » Sat Feb 19, 2005 9:44 pm

Hello,

For starters, I'm a newbie and forgive me if I'm asking redundant questions, but I couldn't find the answers in the forum.

I have an R40 I...

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Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:04 pm
R40 - 2681W1E - Need advise on problem determination

Last post by MobileGuru « Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:53 pm
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by Chris001 » Wed Feb 09, 2005 9:10 am

Hello,

:D First post so please bear with me.

I need some advise on a problem a user is having with his R40 (2681-W1E, 1.8GHz CPU, 256MB RAM, 20GB...

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Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:53 pm
R51 unknown PCI-Device

Last post by tottiwagner « Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:59 am
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by tottiwagner » Mon Feb 21, 2005 6:34 am

Hello,

I just got my R51 (1830 Y4C). Really nice, it will not win a design price but I like it. (Compared to vehicles it is more a tank rather then...

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Last post by tottiwagner
Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:59 am
Monitor randomly turns on

Last post by stgreek « Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:03 am
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by calloftheblade » Mon Feb 21, 2005 10:55 am

Whenever I turn off my monitor, for some reason it turns back on after 20 minutes or so, and I don't touch the keyboard or anything, so can someone...

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Last post by stgreek
Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:03 am
R40 and Mini PCI wireless card

Last post by Connor « Mon Feb 21, 2005 8:29 pm
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by Connor » Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:35 pm

I have a Thinkpad R40 type 2681-CU3 (what do those numbers/letters mean anyway?) and would greatly like to add WiFi to it. I would like to use the...

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Last post by Connor
Mon Feb 21, 2005 8:29 pm
USB ports on A31

Last post by gazingwa « Mon Feb 21, 2005 3:12 pm
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by cwirth » Mon Feb 21, 2005 11:36 am

Anyone know if the USB ports on an A31 are 2.0 compliant? The manual did not say and I want to connect a USB device that requires 2.0.

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Mon Feb 21, 2005 3:12 pm
IBM refuses to service my laptop because of spillover!

Last post by egibbs « Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:02 am
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by lakersgo » Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:10 pm

I have a IBM R40 thinkpad which I bought 10 months ago, it's still warranty, but IBM refuses to service it because they found spillover on my laptop!...

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Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:02 am
Upgrading Bluetooth to W-LAN eqipped R51

Last post by jeeva « Sat Feb 19, 2005 1:24 pm
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by jeeva » Tue Feb 15, 2005 6:12 pm

Hello at all

I have got a R51 with built-in W-LAN (Intel PRO/Wireless 2100B), and I want to add bluetooth. Do I need an additional antenna or must I...

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Last post by jeeva
Sat Feb 19, 2005 1:24 pm
Need help with BIOS update on A21E

Last post by lswone « Sat Feb 19, 2005 12:21 pm
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by lswone » Fri Jan 21, 2005 9:34 pm

I am having trouble with updating the bios on the A21E I have. I have downloaded the latest version and the readme file onto a floppy. I made sure...

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Sat Feb 19, 2005 12:21 pm
Anyone put a Hitachi 7200 rpm in an R32?

Last post by RobsMob « Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:02 pm
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by RobsMob » Tue Feb 08, 2005 3:20 am

I did a search, but couldn't find anything for R32's. I'm going to get a 40gb, effectively doubling my HDD capacity.

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Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:02 pm
A20p

Last post by AbsoluteRaleigh « Wed Feb 16, 2005 4:35 pm
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by Throttle Thumb » Tue Feb 08, 2005 6:30 pm

I hope somebody can help me out here. I have a ThinkPad A20p. When I power up, the screen stays black. The drives cycle and the only light that is on...

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Last post by AbsoluteRaleigh
Wed Feb 16, 2005 4:35 pm
R51 update bios or embedded controller first ?

Last post by jor-el « Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:10 pm
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by jor-el » Sun Feb 13, 2005 5:34 pm

hello,

I own an r51 2887,
current bios v.1.16 , embedded controller 1.02.

I cannot update further because bios 1.17 (or up) only works with...

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Last post by jor-el
Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:10 pm
Cannot create recovery discs

Last post by Zeitgeist « Mon Feb 14, 2005 4:59 am
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by jcan » Sun Feb 13, 2005 11:48 pm

Hi, Just got an R50p a few days ago.
I tried to create my recovey cds using access IBM, but
couldn't find any create recovery discs option.
When I...

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Last post by Zeitgeist
Mon Feb 14, 2005 4:59 am
Can't read burned data dvds with R51

Last post by jianlian « Sun Feb 13, 2005 2:46 pm

by jianlian » Sun Feb 13, 2005 2:46 pm

Hi,

I just bought an R51 (1836QPU), and been having trouble reading my data backups that i burned on dvd (using my desktop). Those disks read fine...

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Last post by jianlian
Sun Feb 13, 2005 2:46 pm
iPod and Thinkpad R40 - Firewire problem

Last post by thinkpadlover07 « Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:36 am
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by thinkpadlover07 » Sat Dec 04, 2004 12:16 pm

When I connect my iPod 2nd gen (scroll wheel) to the R40 by Firewire (the iPod doesn't have USB), it is not recognized by Windows (or iTunes or any...

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Last post by thinkpadlover07
Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:36 am
How to verify Firewire port is working?

Last post by thinkpadlover07 « Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:34 am
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by thinkpadlover07 » Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:08 pm

Is there a way to verify a Firewire port is working other than plugging in a Firewire device? If I see 1394 bus host controller and 1394 Net Adapter...

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Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:34 am
A22e/Second HDD adapter (#08K6068)

Last post by fongj « Sat Feb 12, 2005 5:49 am
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by jecoled » Thu Jul 01, 2004 1:47 pm

Hi:

I want to use the adapter with a Toshiba 40GB HDD. Would this drive be OK with this adapter or do I have to use IBM drives?

Thanks

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Last post by fongj
Sat Feb 12, 2005 5:49 am
R31 + Dell 2005FPW: only 1280 x 1024?

Last post by Crandon « Sat Feb 12, 2005 3:57 am
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by Crandon » Tue Feb 08, 2005 9:05 pm

I have a thinkpad R31 and I just bought a widescreen dell 20. I have it hooked up via VGA (there is no DVI on this comp) and the highest res. i can...

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Sat Feb 12, 2005 3:57 am
R51 anyone?

Last post by tlh « Fri Feb 11, 2005 8:22 pm
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by TOSSN » Thu Dec 16, 2004 9:57 pm

It seems that there are a big majority of ovners of a thinkpad t4x in this forum. Are there anyone with a thinkpad r5x here. I have a r51 and I am...

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Last post by tlh
Fri Feb 11, 2005 8:22 pm
A20m cooling upgrade

Last post by AbsoluteRaleigh « Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:04 pm
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by gazingwa » Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:16 pm

I recently upgraded my A20m to 1ghz and am now in need of more cooling, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what to do. I already replaced the pad...

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Last post by AbsoluteRaleigh
Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:04 pm
Thinkpad A30 LCD Backlight turns off after POST

Last post by JHEM « Fri Feb 11, 2005 11:34 am
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by aggie113 » Thu Feb 10, 2005 9:55 am

I do IT support for a small company and one guy has an A30 with an odd screen problem. At first I thought his backlights had gone out but when I...

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Last post by JHEM
Fri Feb 11, 2005 11:34 am
Blue screen when system boots with LAN cable attached

Last post by egibbs « Fri Feb 11, 2005 7:20 am
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by tbu3 » Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:47 pm

I get a blue screen showing some kind of error when my R51 (2887BH8) boots up with the LAN cable inserted. The system then restarts and offers me...

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Fri Feb 11, 2005 7:20 am
Any issues converting FAT to NTFS on A30P 2653-6UU?

Last post by Derek B. Cornish « Thu Feb 10, 2005 11:17 am
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by gholdsworth » Sun Jan 30, 2005 6:51 pm

Hello All,

I would like to convert my C: drive to NTFS, as strongly suggested by Microsoft Frontpage 2000 Server Extensions install SW.

I am...

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Last post by Derek B. Cornish
Thu Feb 10, 2005 11:17 am
A31 (2652-M5G) DVI / Bluetooth / Firewire Upgrade

Last post by Zeitgeist « Wed Feb 09, 2005 2:54 pm
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by Molotoff » Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:57 pm

Hello folks,

this seems to be the place with the most useful information concerning a thinkpad, so I thought, you could maybe help me with my...

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Last post by Zeitgeist
Wed Feb 09, 2005 2:54 pm
a30 problem please help!!!!!!!!!

Last post by mehtabbukhari « Mon Feb 07, 2005 1:45 am
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by ibmdude » Sat Feb 05, 2005 5:15 pm

I have an a30 that i bought from ebay with a sup password locking me out of everything!! Does the a30 have a dipswitch or jumper i could use and if...

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Last post by mehtabbukhari
Mon Feb 07, 2005 1:45 am
R50P vs T42 Can't decide :(

Last post by RS_003 « Sat Feb 05, 2005 6:50 am
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by RS_003 » Sun Jan 23, 2005 5:57 am

Hello,

I have to choose between a R50P or a T42.

Specs R50P:

1.7Ghz Banias 1MB Cache
1600x1200 15
512mb
FireGL T2 128mb
A/B/G
9Cell battery (6...

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Last post by RS_003
Sat Feb 05, 2005 6:50 am
A30 - Need new battery

Last post by jablon10 « Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:44 pm

by jablon10 » Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:44 pm

I'm going on a long flight and I want a new battery so I can watch a movie (or 2?) on the way. My A30 battery only lasts about an hour right now....

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Last post by jablon10
Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:44 pm
a31 - housing / chassis material?

Last post by Double Down « Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:27 pm

by Double Down » Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:27 pm

I've tried finding this information with no luck. Does anyone know what type of material was used for the exterior case / housing / chassis of the...

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Last post by Double Down
Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:27 pm
A series mobo question

Last post by AbsoluteRaleigh « Fri Feb 04, 2005 10:58 am
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by Andji » Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:40 am

i have a TB A22E, and the mobo is dead. i was wondering if it is possible that i can swap in another Aseries mobo....

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Last post by AbsoluteRaleigh
Fri Feb 04, 2005 10:58 am
ACPCI on A31p - strange speed processor downgrade

Last post by JHEM « Fri Feb 04, 2005 10:36 am
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by yo3gjc » Fri Feb 04, 2005 10:01 am

Using my A31p without battery, only from AC adaptor change the processor speed from 2GHz (normal speed) to 1,2 GHz or sometimes evan to 718 MHz, I...

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Last post by JHEM
Fri Feb 04, 2005 10:36 am
R40 Battery Issue

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by darrontrask » Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:47 pm

I recently purchased a used R40 laptop. When I acquired it the machine needed a new MOBO. Ibm repaired it. no problem. The problem that I have now is...

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Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:47 pm
video driver for higher resolution R51

Last post by gen2doggy « Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:01 am
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by chalon2000 » Sat Jan 22, 2005 12:47 pm

Hi the video driver of my R51 enables only resolutions up to 1024X768.
is there a driver to have 1280X...?
Thanx
Chalon

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Last post by gen2doggy
Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:01 am
Strange shadows on R51 display

Last post by barry « Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:37 am
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by barry » Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:18 am

Ok, I have just bought a R51 thinkpad with a 15 SXGA+ FlexView display.
When I have a bright colored window open on a dark desktop background, I get...

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Last post by barry
Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:37 am
warranty extension e-pacs for r51 with 1 year to 3

Last post by lancer « Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:24 am
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by user303 » Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:48 am

Hi,

can somebody help me out as I've been reading and getting diffrent information concerning the warranty epacs from IBM.

As I'm planning on...

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Last post by lancer
Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:24 am
bios login failure and workaround

Last post by egibbs « Tue Feb 01, 2005 7:10 am
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by oodobah » Sat Jan 29, 2005 8:56 pm

i recently had my A22M system board replaced. before i replaced the board, i replaced the cmos battery to see if that was the problem. i now have 2...

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Last post by egibbs
Tue Feb 01, 2005 7:10 am
IBM Thinkpad R40 Battery Charging Woes

Last post by PeterPumpkin « Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:29 am
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by Timmer » Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:45 pm

I'm currently using a like new TP R40 with a 1.8ghz processor, 512mb of ram, and a 20gb hard drive. Our IT department recently decided to reformat...

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Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:29 am
Sound problem

Last post by MadeInJapan « Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:01 pm
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by busdrver » Sun Jan 30, 2005 12:57 pm

Right after getting my R51 I disabled the sound on it. and I don't remember what I did. Now I can't for the life of me figure out how to restore it....

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Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:01 pm
A31p + WinXPSP2 + Bluetooth ?

Last post by dperron « Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:20 pm
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by matchip » Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:28 am

The following IBM ThinkPad computers do not support the native Microsoft Bluetooth driver included in Windows XP Service Pack 2; therefore, users of...

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Last post by dperron
Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:20 pm
Is my R32 saveable?

Last post by nickravo « Sun Jan 30, 2005 10:16 am
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by nickravo » Sat Jan 29, 2005 9:08 pm

My tech told me that the raason I can no longer charge any battery I try (but it works plugs in fine) is because of something on the system board and...

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Last post by nickravo
Sun Jan 30, 2005 10:16 am
How to stop flashing of Bluetooth LED indicator on R51

Last post by joprodse « Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:26 am
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by Puppy » Fri Jan 28, 2005 11:29 am

Is there any way to stop flashing of the Bluetooth LED indicator under the display when communication is active ? It is extremly annoying when using...

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Last post by joprodse
Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:26 am
I need a fast decision

Last post by jeeva « Fri Jan 28, 2005 2:03 pm
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by user303 » Wed Jan 26, 2005 5:29 am

I have to decide between these 2 R51's:

1) R51 2888Y25WLAN
Intel Pentium M Processor 735 1.70 GHz
256 MB PC 333 DDR RAM
40,0 GB ATA-100 4200rpm
15\...

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Last post by jeeva
Fri Jan 28, 2005 2:03 pm
an idea, buy cheap R51 and upgrade with new cpu, ram and hdd

Last post by jeeva « Thu Jan 27, 2005 10:37 am
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by user303 » Sat Jan 22, 2005 1:55 pm

Ive been wondering:

the higher models with 735+ cpu's all come with a premium.
So I thought, what would happen, if I bought a standard R51 (centrino...

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Last post by jeeva
Thu Jan 27, 2005 10:37 am
Missing 8MB of RAM

Last post by jeeva « Thu Jan 27, 2005 10:33 am
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by tbu3 » Tue Jan 25, 2005 7:15 pm

I just got my R51 3 weeks ago. It comes with 256 MB RAM and Intel Extreme Graphics 64 MB video RAM. Windows XP's system info reports I only have 248...

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Last post by jeeva
Thu Jan 27, 2005 10:33 am
R50p Recovery CDs, anyone have them?

Last post by CP-Mike « Mon Jan 24, 2005 2:35 am
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by CP-Mike » Sat Jan 22, 2005 9:47 pm

I have a R50p (1832-23U) that my company saw fit to give me without the recovery CDs.. argh.. Our version of Nick Burns (SNL skit) won't cut me a...

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Mon Jan 24, 2005 2:35 am
R50p battery power

Last post by CP-Mike « Sun Jan 23, 2005 11:52 am
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by Did » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:12 am

Hello, what is usual time, that ThinkPad R50p may operate with battery power. In two conditions: high performance and super power save. Has someone...

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Last post by CP-Mike
Sun Jan 23, 2005 11:52 am
Easy way to restore original MBR?

Last post by ian « Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:06 pm
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by grue » Thu Jan 20, 2005 6:36 pm

My rescue and recovery partition is currently visible as a FAT32 partition under fdisk and Windows. I would like to restore it back to a hidden...

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Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:06 pm

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