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Due to the recent upgrade of the forum software (phpBB), the option to display a pop-up window when a member has a Private Message (PM) waiting to be...

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Accessing documents from Lenovo's new Support site

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Recently, Lenovo has completed moving the old IBM Thinkpad Support site (usually at the www-307.ibm.com domain) onto the support.lenovo.com domain....

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So far, the forum's branched out into Facebook, Twitter and Smartphones - what will we be up to next?

Keep an eye on the Forum Announcements board...

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Forum donations for upgrades

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If you've noticed the new maintenance outage announcements, you know that Bill is actively working on upgrading the forum software and fixing the...

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FORUM RULES, HOW-TOs and FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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HP ZD8000 i bought for $25 but one problem HELP

Last post by northcarolinagal « Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:34 am
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by northcarolinagal » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:34 pm

i live in a small county here in NC and have gotten to know some of the people. Well today one of my old customers calls me and ask me am i still...

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Last post by northcarolinagal
Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:34 am
Anyone who buys/sells electronics regularly on eBay

Last post by NorrisCell « Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:32 pm
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by kim-chee-san » Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:54 pm

I recently sold a cellphone on eBay and included two batteries--one was fairly used up and could last only a day or two on a full charge and the...

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Last post by NorrisCell
Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:32 pm
Mobile Broadband

Last post by GomJabbar « Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:36 am
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by t-rex » Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:26 pm

my cricket .com
anybody using this? sounds like a lot of loop holes.

but the price is good

what does all this really mean?

Throughput may be...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:36 am
need help choosing internet package for home in austin, TX

Last post by Purcy « Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:02 am
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by gator » Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:09 pm

OK, I need some help on choosing a cheap and good (temporary) internet package for home use in austin. I am going to be here for about 6 months and...

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Last post by Purcy
Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:02 am
Can I exclude directories when creating an image w/ Acronis?

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by tpham33 » Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:20 pm

I am using Acronis True Image 11 to build an image of my Thinkpad for disaster recovery. I want to exclude some directories from the backup to reduce...

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Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:49 pm
HP 95LX: Need way to send file over IR to it but how?

Last post by mikey pizano « Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:20 pm
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by mikey pizano » Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:27 pm

I have an HP 95LX and I need to send 2 files to it for flash card support. Anyone know how? I don't have anything but the unit.

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Last post by mikey pizano
Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:20 pm
I need alternative to an Ipod

Last post by AvalonXIII « Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:19 am
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by mattbiernat » Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:34 pm

Okay so I like ipod shuffle for being small and easily attachable. But I don't like iTunes... As a matter of fact why do I need software to...

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Last post by AvalonXIII
Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:19 am
Your main rigs over the years

Last post by alfio « Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:21 pm
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by pianowizard » Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:45 am

I wonder what you guys have been using as your main computers at work, at home, and for traveling. Last night, I looked through an Excel spreadsheet...

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Last post by alfio
Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:21 pm
If anybody is in the need of a T42 or two, here's the deal!

Last post by underclocker « Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:44 am
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by Johan » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:05 pm

Check this link . This ought to be enough for even the biggest T42 enthusiast! :wink:

PS: $61,380/186 = 330 ea.

Johan

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Last post by underclocker
Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:44 am
Latest Kaspersky may be causing BSOD.

Last post by Harryc « Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:57 pm
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by stephanpark » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:09 am

I'm having just the worst experience with a Thinkpad system ever. I've had a T21, T30, T60p and now the problem child X61s.

I've summed up and...

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Last post by Harryc
Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:57 pm
Looking for a user / instruction manual for ?????

Last post by Purcy « Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:20 pm
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by rkawakami » Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:22 am

I bought a used Nikon N65 (non-US model is the F65) camera for my daughter because she wants to take a photography class next school year. Since I...

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Last post by Purcy
Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:20 pm
kingston releases 800 Mhz 4GB SO-DIMMs

Last post by ajkula66 « Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:34 am
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by gator » Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:45 pm

Finally!

edit: I got too excited, this is only 2 x 2 GB as ShoTTa35 clarifies.

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Last post by ajkula66
Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:34 am
some advanced maths...

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by Marin85 » Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:55 pm

sphere eversion

I hope you´ll enjoy the video :P

Cheers

Marin

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Last post by jdhurst
Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:52 pm
USPS Tracking a scam?

Last post by Purcy « Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:50 am
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by RealBlackStuff » Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:31 am

I've had a few arguments with the USPS about tracking packages.
When you buy Priority Mail postage online, either from eBay via PayPal, or direct...

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Last post by Purcy
Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:50 am
New Iphone i want one.

Last post by dsigma6 « Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:50 am
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by Toine » Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:22 am

I was wondering, the new Iphone will cost 199 dollars, but is this with an contract? Or without one.

next question is, if you can buy one without...

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Last post by dsigma6
Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:50 am
anybody still uses IE6?

Last post by beGi « Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:25 am
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by mattbiernat » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:27 pm

I have converted from IE6 to IE7 a year ago or so. I seemed to be happy for a while... Recently however, I switched back to IE6 and I like it more...

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Last post by beGi
Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:25 am
Lenovo - I'm Ready To Scream!

Last post by ArtShapiro « Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:15 pm
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by ArtShapiro » Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:34 pm

I'm writing this in hopes of cheering up the readers, who can now always say: Wow - there's some poor soul having more problems than I!

This all...

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Last post by ArtShapiro
Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:15 pm
Please recommend photo editing software...

Last post by gator « Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:32 am
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by robert213 » Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:58 pm

I am searching for photo editing software (crop, resize, etc) to place photos of items that I plan to sell on eBay.

I would guess that most folks...

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Last post by gator
Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:32 am
Why do people remove COA's and/or serial number stickers?!

Last post by NorrisCell « Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:32 am
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by underclocker » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:54 am

I'm pretty sure there isn't a good answer to this question, but as of late, I've either purchased or noticed ThinkPads on eBay that are being sold...

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Last post by NorrisCell
Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:32 am
why a (home) server?

Last post by Miller88 « Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:18 am
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by georgeb » Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:18 am

Howdy

We have an (older) P4 desktop lying around that's probably worth about $80 or so. every now and then i read about one of you guys setting up a...

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Last post by Miller88
Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:18 am
Stolen Macbook Pro heads up

Last post by skitty4gzus « Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:33 pm
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by skitty4gzus » Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:35 pm

I know this is a long shot and all, but maybe folks here could keep their eye out for this machine floating around. A 15 macbook pro was stolen from...

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Last post by skitty4gzus
Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:33 pm
Please recommend a FTP product...

Last post by teetee « Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:10 pm
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by robert213 » Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:10 am

I was using Ipswitch WS_FTP (for WIN95) on my old Dell machine. Now, Ipswitch only offers 30 day trial version (or free after signing up for a...

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Last post by teetee
Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:10 pm
FYI T42P on Ebay

Last post by JohnW « Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:04 pm

by JohnW » Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:04 pm

Maybe this is old news but I found a couple deals on T42p's on Ebay. The specs are,

2373-KTU
IBM ThinkPad T42p/2.0GHz/1024MB//DVDMULTI/60GB7200RPM...

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Last post by JohnW
Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:04 pm
13.3" size LCD with WUXGA resolution?

Last post by pianowizard « Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:48 pm
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by AvalonXIII » Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:47 pm

A new rumored Fujitsu tablet will have a 13.3 screen with WUXGA resolution. Source:

Can you even imagine the DPI on this machine :shock:

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Last post by pianowizard
Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:48 pm
Vista OEM# question...

Last post by jdhurst « Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:36 am
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by SaberX » Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:09 pm

Not sure that this is a Vista question or more of Microsoft(Vista and XP).
But I with the Dell Laptop(see sig) i have Vista Home Pre installed.It was...

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Last post by jdhurst
Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:36 am
Flash vidoes on laptops

Last post by militops « Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:06 am
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by gator » Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:05 pm

I don't know what the deal is with watching flash videos on laptops. My T60 runs awesome, but once I load up a youtube video (or any flash content),...

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Last post by militops
Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:06 am
Lucky Find

Last post by jronald « Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:32 pm

by jronald » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:32 pm

I found this from another site
Seems to have some good prices
$75.00 for a NEW T23 MoBo!

Ron

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Last post by jronald
Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:32 pm
Flat vs. round internal SCSI cables... any difference?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:04 am
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by leoblob » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:37 pm

My title says it. Just wondering if there's any difference performance-wise. I know the round cable obstructs air flow less and may be easier to...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:04 am
**Oil prices high..? Not so much when you do the math..!**

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:17 am
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by BillMorrow » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:36 am
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in this mornings email came this:

I thought this was a good big picture look at the potential impact of oil prices. There's an awful lot of noise...
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Last post by ajkula66
Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:17 am
HELP: Health Care Policy Experts?

Last post by Kyocera « Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:55 pm
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by spt60 » Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:32 pm

Here's the story:
- My aunt is an international student taking MBA at Harvard. She recently had a baby (her husband is also international student)...

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Last post by Kyocera
Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:55 pm
Intel dispels USB 3.0 myths

Last post by gator « Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:09 pm

by gator » Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:09 pm

There have been reports/rumours that AMD/nvidia is going to make its own USB 3.0 spec since intel refuses to open the standard, but intel says that...

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Last post by gator
Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:09 pm
Am I gonna die if I drink a lot of RedBulls?

Last post by Marin85 « Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:26 am
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by ulrich.von.lich » Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:36 am

say several cans a day, everyday for about two and half months? Will I be running into some sort of problem ?

I failed my exams and I need to study...

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Last post by Marin85
Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:26 am
anybody thinks VLC player is unstable?

Last post by mattbiernat « Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:48 pm
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by mattbiernat » Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:24 pm

don't get me wrong, I love VLC player, i don't have to download extra codec and it plays almost everything that I throw at it. but i just get...

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Last post by mattbiernat
Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:48 pm
HP announces 24" 1920x1200 display - 10 bits/channel !

Last post by Puppy « Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:06 pm
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by gator » Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:55 pm

Official press release:

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Last post by Puppy
Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:06 pm
500GB HDDs - where?

Last post by shfawaz « Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:01 pm
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by mfbernstein » Wed May 07, 2008 10:30 pm

Samsung announced their 500GB Spinpoint M6 (2.5 , 9.5mm high) back in early March. Two months later, no news and no drives. Any ideas when/where the...

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Last post by shfawaz
Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:01 pm
Adopted a baby bird... looking for advice...

Last post by leoblob « Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:03 am
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by leoblob » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:55 am

It's been very stormy here. After a major wind storm, we found a live baby bird on the ground. Left it there until night time and made the decision...

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Last post by leoblob
Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:03 am
Roadrunner Smashes the Petaflop Barrier

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by beGi » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:20 am

Well, this is fast... Everything is reachable when someone pays for it.....

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Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:20 am
Another way to use the HD APS of the thinkpad

Last post by Zender « Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:51 am
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by tourist.Tam » Sat Jun 07, 2008 2:17 pm

I was pocking the idea of replacing the HDD in my current TP and was wondering which brand/type would actually support the HDAPS of lenovo. While I...

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Last post by Zender
Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:51 am
About United States Postal Service

Last post by NorrisCell « Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:36 pm
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by Nickolai » Tue May 20, 2008 10:39 am

I'm unfamiliar with US postal system and would like some help regarding the classes of international delivery methods. From the chart of...

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Last post by NorrisCell
Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:36 pm
Unfortunately nobody can be trusted

Last post by meditate2001 « Sun Jun 08, 2008 7:26 am
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by beeblebrox » Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:34 am

Bill, could you please attach this message to the other one about the Backdoor in thinkpads? I did a mistake here with new topic . Thanks!

So do...

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Last post by meditate2001
Sun Jun 08, 2008 7:26 am
More luck, than brains……

Last post by Harryc « Sat Jun 07, 2008 2:00 pm
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by beGi » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:51 am

I just had to share this with you. There’s a saying in Croatian that could be translated as More luck, than brains , and today I recognized myself in...

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Last post by Harryc
Sat Jun 07, 2008 2:00 pm
Has anyone heard of Thecus

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by atrix415 » Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:51 am

Thecus is a manufacture that makes NAS storage and external enclosures. I own a N2100 NAS it supports JBOD, RAID and much more. My question is the...

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Last post by atrix415
Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:51 am
Eurocom Montebello: Quadcore and a choice of 5 GPU's

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by gaphic2 » Thu May 29, 2008 5:25 pm

Just came across this monster:

Any thoughts?

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Last post by gaphic2
Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:00 pm
T400/T500 Now On Lenovo's Home Page!!!

Last post by XCoalMiner « Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:36 am
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by wswartzendruber » Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:26 am

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! You guys looked! :P

mod edit : funny, but let's save this for when new models are actually announced.

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Last post by XCoalMiner
Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:36 am
Warning: Acronis TrueImage 11 corrupt files on restore

Last post by Puppy « Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:45 am
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by Puppy » Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:42 pm

I found were nasty problem with Acronis TrueImage 11. I've been using 9.0 version for a long time, did many backup/restore cycles without any...

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Last post by Puppy
Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:45 am
Run on eBay T4x systems

Last post by Harryc « Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:41 am
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by rkawakami » Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:02 pm

Parts are even cheaper when you start going towards the high-end T4x ...
Good luck if you intend on bidding for T4x laptops on eBay. As of today,...

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Last post by Harryc
Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:41 am
Help: Ford Taurus experts?

Last post by goofyGAguy « Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:05 pm
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by spt60 » Thu May 29, 2008 8:23 am

My 1999 Taurus SE Wagon steering wheel makes noise when I hard turn left or right. I did lots of searching online for the problems and most of the...

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Last post by goofyGAguy
Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:05 pm
It's my birthday **18KB animated GIF**

Last post by tylerwylie « Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:05 pm
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by thePCxp » Fri May 30, 2008 11:38 am

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to tell you all that it's my birthday today. I'm 18. :D

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Last post by tylerwylie
Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:05 pm
Network wiring discovery

Last post by Kyocera « Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:27 am
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by carbon_unit » Fri May 30, 2008 6:44 am

I have a client who is moving to a different building. The new (to them) building is already wired for ethernet but nothing is labeled. There are...

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Last post by Kyocera
Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:27 am
WAAAYY off-topic: Mac!

Last post by aarontring « Sat May 31, 2008 11:21 pm
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by aarontring » Thu May 15, 2008 5:06 pm

OK, I have a new one, and I know there's a work-around with addressing and passwords, but I'm thinking there might be a similar fix to what I found...

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Sat May 31, 2008 11:21 pm

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