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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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Incredible cure for a 55 year headache !Almost Unbelievable!

Last post by tical164 « Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:35 am
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by andyP » Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:37 pm

I found this on the BBC Website, if it wasn't from a notable news broadcaster I wouldn't have believed it.

It's surprising to me that the lady...

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Last post by tical164
Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:35 am
IBM to build petaflop supercomputer

Last post by skitty4gzus « Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:31 am
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by gator » Mon Aug 06, 2007 4:47 pm

Now thats what big blue has been upto!

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Last post by skitty4gzus
Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:31 am
I'll take my laptop medium rare, please!

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:30 pm
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by gator » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:09 pm

Storing a laptop in an oven ? Well, now I have heard (almost) everything!

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Last post by AlphaKilo470
Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:30 pm
Read Bernoulli and HP Optical drive

Last post by Harryc « Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:36 pm
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by chaukap » Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:46 pm

Hi all,

I have a 2.3 GB HP optical disk and a 230MB Iomega Bernoulli disk from which I need to read data.
The data is very important and I need to...

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Last post by Harryc
Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:36 pm
Is there a worty T6x alternative out there?

Last post by zverg « Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:00 pm
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by propellen » Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:03 pm

Hi,

There is no doubt that I love my T60, but i'm getting quite annoyed with whole heat issue...
Does an alternative laptop exist with similar build...

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Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:00 pm
Is made-in-China label a victim of paid scandals?

Last post by eddy eddy « Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:01 pm
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by ryengineer » Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:21 pm

I saw this article, found it a good read and thought it could be worth sharing.

HONG KONG: Tainted pet food, toxic toothpaste, unsafe tyres and...

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Last post by eddy eddy
Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:01 pm
High resolution stock photos of thinkpads

Last post by The Spirit of X21 « Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:21 pm
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by gator » Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:33 am

I remember someone asking for high-res stock pics of recent thinkpads (T60/Z60/Z60) and I fouind this today on google:

I am not able to find the...

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Last post by The Spirit of X21
Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:21 pm
An exciting ultraportable Toshiba laptop coming soon!

Last post by Puppy « Sat Aug 04, 2007 12:39 pm
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by pianowizard » Tue Jun 05, 2007 2:04 pm

It was Gator who told me about this Toshiba Portege R500 . It's the answer to my prayers:

2.4 lbs
Core 2 Duo
2.5 HDD
12.1 1280x800 LCD
built-in DVD...

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Sat Aug 04, 2007 12:39 pm
Funny local Craig's List ad

Last post by The Spirit of X21 « Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:41 am
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by The Spirit of X21 » Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:42 pm

I was cruising around my local craigslist when I saw this:

:lol:

Some sellers choose to put beautiful models on their advertising space, and...

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Last post by The Spirit of X21
Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:41 am
First looks at Asus Eee PC

Last post by The Spirit of X21 « Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:27 pm
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by syedj » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:20 pm

Take a look at the following review of ultralight (read ultra cheap) Linux running Asus Eee PC

In my opinion the lack of storage might be an...

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Last post by The Spirit of X21
Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:27 pm
anyone really uses fingerprint reader?

Last post by pphilipko « Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:59 pm
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by mattbiernat » Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:14 pm

I found it to be too cumbersome. it takes at least 2-3 swipes for it to recognize my finger. Sometimes it recognizes the print and then still asks...

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Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:59 pm
Anybody else having problems with logging into eBay?

Last post by rkawakami « Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:36 pm
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by rkawakami » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:21 am

Seems like eBay is not letting me log in. No system announcements have been made to indicate any problems (but they're kind of slow on that anyway)....

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Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:36 pm
Is this a deal?

Last post by The Spirit of X21 « Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:53 am
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by The Spirit of X21 » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:53 am

I've been looking at desktop systems from (gasp!) Dell. Does this seem like a good deal (I have a monitor)?

It's probably not as fast as the new...

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Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:53 am
I'm going to Fry's for the first time, anything to look for?

Last post by bill bolton « Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:36 pm
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by tfflivemb2 » Sat May 19, 2007 8:16 am
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I just found out two weeks ago that there is a Fry's in Illinois. So, my friend and I are going to go down and check it out, since I am in Illinois...
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Last post by bill bolton
Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:36 pm
Hows this for a E-Bay listing....

Last post by SaberX « Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:44 pm
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by SaberX » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:42 pm

On my serch on e-bay getting prices on what X30's go for, i seen this one.... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Moderator edit : Shortened URL to prevent...

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Last post by SaberX
Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:44 pm
E-bay again....

Last post by rkawakami « Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:57 am
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by SaberX » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:27 am

Well yesterday i put up a listing on E-bay.ca for the A22P i have(without ram,HDD,and just the 24x cd-rom). Put it up for a 5 day listing.
Since then...

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Last post by rkawakami
Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:57 am
Dr. Catvorkian

Last post by mattbiernat « Mon Jul 30, 2007 4:57 pm
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by mattbiernat » Mon Jul 30, 2007 2:50 am

seems quite interesting report. I wonder if anybody is going to follow up with some actual studies on this.

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Mon Jul 30, 2007 4:57 pm
Woohoo! I am gonna watch the simpsons movie tomorrow!

Last post by Turbo Audi « Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:39 pm
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by gator » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:22 pm

As some of you might know, I am a huge simpsons fan ... I even name my laptops after the simpsons ... I've been long waiting for the movie to come...

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Last post by Turbo Audi
Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:39 pm
Lenovo is planning BIG!

Last post by mattbiernat « Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:03 pm
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by ryengineer » Fri Jul 27, 2007 1:06 pm

Lenovo already has 6 manufacturing centers in Asia, one additional (location: NC) was announced last month, and 2 (location: Mexico and India) more...

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Last post by mattbiernat
Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:03 pm
Lenovo is not yet in the Game: Apple now worth double Dell’s

Last post by tomh009 « Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:21 am
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by milstein » Sat Jul 28, 2007 2:20 pm

Apple has surpassed HP too

So, product image and design can be crucial --- industrial design + software design solutions + marketing & branding of...

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Last post by tomh009
Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:21 am
Love two point oh by johnnyonline

Last post by Purcy « Sat Jul 28, 2007 2:52 pm
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by tfflivemb2 » Sat Jul 28, 2007 11:46 am

I thought that I would post a link to this YouTube video, which is actually one of my favorites , since there are a ton of people here that are as...

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Last post by Purcy
Sat Jul 28, 2007 2:52 pm
VoIP discussion

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by spt60 » Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:16 pm

You might know that SunRocket is closing down their business, I've been using SR for 2 years and love it for everything, I was very disappointed.

I...

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Last post by spt60
Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:16 pm
Brian May (the Queen guitarist) set To submit PhD thesis

Last post by syedj « Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:18 am

by syedj » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:18 am

For those of us who are Queen fans:

How cool is that after earning so much money and fame for the last 37 years he still goes back to finish his...

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Last post by syedj
Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:18 am
Is this a solution to all complaints about keyboard travel'?

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Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:46 pm
Brand new Linux laptop for $150

Last post by sliston32 « Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:16 pm
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by syedj » Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:24 pm

Interesting new products coming out:

* Key Features Intel® Celeron 1.5 GHz CPU
* 14 Widescreen X-bright LCD
* 256 MB Ram memory
* 40 GB Hard...

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Last post by sliston32
Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:16 pm
Fujitsu introduced non-stop 2.5" hard drives

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by gator » Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:11 pm

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Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:33 pm
My new home-made keychain and bookmark! (PIC)

Last post by Purcy « Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:48 am
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by gator » Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:20 am
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I found a couple of OLD RAM chips (4 MB EDO made by Micron ) that someone here was throwing away. I made a new keychain by breaking on of 'em into...
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Last post by Purcy
Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:48 am
Playstation 2

Last post by dsigma6 « Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:32 am
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by ennma » Thu Jul 26, 2007 3:14 pm

Hello all,
After all this time I am finally ready to purchase a playstation 2
any advices from you guys. I want to be able to play the games from...

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Last post by dsigma6
Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:32 am
thinkpad sister forum

Last post by KristianJ « Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:09 am
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by mattbiernat » Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:20 am

seems like there is another thinkpad forum.

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Last post by KristianJ
Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:09 am
Can anyone explain this auction to me ???

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by wearetheborg » Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:20 am

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Fri Jul 27, 2007 4:46 am
What's inside a Thinkpad R60e

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by leoblob » Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:54 pm

Thought this was kind of interesting. Not sure if this is the right place to post it...

scroll down a little and you'll see it.

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Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:54 pm
25% discount on Perfect Disk 8 until 28-Jul

Last post by bill bolton « Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:11 am

by bill bolton » Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:11 am

I received this in an email from Raxco....

With the special coupon code below, you can save 25% on all purchases made from the Raxco Online Store...

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Last post by bill bolton
Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:11 am
UK Parcel Force Rip Off

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:28 am
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by Oraklini » Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:37 pm

Hi, I've just started to buy a few bits and bobs from sellers in the USA, but the sting in the tail is when the goods arrive in the UK.
I can accept...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:28 am
Auto Industry trickery consumer fraud -were being ripped off

Last post by liquidous « Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:27 pm
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by liquidous » Thu May 24, 2007 2:38 pm

Anybody hear on the street lately whats been going on with low quality parts, and uncertified parts. Lots of lawsuits going on in the industry where...

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Last post by liquidous
Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:27 pm
HP laptop blinking cursor question

Last post by bhtooefr « Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:25 am
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by synchromesh » Mon Jul 23, 2007 10:59 am

I know this probably belongs in another forum but there are lots of knowledgeable people around here so I'll try anyway.

I have HP ZV6000 AMD laptop...

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Last post by bhtooefr
Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:25 am
Old vs New: Which do you like? (PIC)

Last post by bhtooefr « Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:33 pm
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by gator » Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:45 am
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Found this on google (click for larger version):

(For the curious folks, yes, it is the 14 4:3 SXGA+ T61, it does indeed exist but I don't know...
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Last post by bhtooefr
Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:33 pm
T61 VS Dell XPS m1330

Last post by oldRammy « Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:29 am
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by egnatius » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:36 am

I'm considering upgrading from a T43 to a T61, but I just learned that Dell released an all-new laptop, the m1330.

Here are some specs:
13.3-inch...

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Last post by oldRammy
Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:29 am
I'm a packrat

Last post by syedj « Sun Jul 22, 2007 10:57 pm
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by jdhurst » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:07 am

I am a packrat (and I am mostly likely not alone). I have the luxury of a rack of shelving in my basement that holds about 3 dozen 1.5 cubic foot...

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Last post by syedj
Sun Jul 22, 2007 10:57 pm
What's the deal with CC Vs non CC paypal payment !

Last post by braxx « Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:20 pm
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by braxx » Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:48 pm

Why are so many sellers not accepting CC paypal payments?
What's the differance between accepting a $32 payment from my CC through paypal as opposed...

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Last post by braxx
Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:20 pm
Couple of rhetorical quesions about a T23 on eBay

Last post by rkawakami « Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:51 pm
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by rkawakami » Sun Jul 15, 2007 1:59 pm

So here I am, perusing the current offerings on eBay this morning and I bump into this one:

First off, free shipping always catches the eye, yes?...

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Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:51 pm
Who's behind the computer? *User Pics*

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by Turbo Audi » Fri Feb 02, 2007 4:44 pm
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Last post by KristianJ
Sun Jul 22, 2007 7:23 am
Who Lives in a Pineapple Under the Sea?

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by Kyocera » Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:09 pm

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Sat Jul 21, 2007 11:41 pm
Pachabel's Canon; electric guitar style. (Amazing)

Last post by KristianJ « Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:27 pm
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by Turbo Audi » Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:12 pm

Very impressive. This kid is 16, from France:

This was featured on YouTube, it is a mix of people playing Canon Rock, all mixed together. Its...

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Last post by KristianJ
Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:27 pm
new linux mini-pc

Last post by Turbo Audi « Fri Jul 20, 2007 1:19 pm
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by alfio » Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:58 pm

check this out- i wonder if they are working on something similar in laptop form

alfio

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Last post by Turbo Audi
Fri Jul 20, 2007 1:19 pm
Toughbook Y7/Y5 versus T6x

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by sb37 » Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:57 am
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I've had a T60p for a few months and haven't been particularly happy with it --- the size, weight, battery life and build aren't up to the standards...
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Last post by gator
Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:45 pm
can i still get x41t?

Last post by tomh009 « Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:26 pm
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by mattbiernat » Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:21 pm

anyone knows where i can still get new x41t? i looked at a couple of sites and the current price is over $2000 - which is out of the question for...

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Last post by tomh009
Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:26 pm
google check

Last post by ThinkPadWorld « Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:31 am
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by savarin » Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:30 am

Sorry, I do not know in which forum to ask.

I have only virtual card, MasterCard, no plastic. Most sellers know it, sometimes I have problems. F.e....

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Last post by ThinkPadWorld
Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:31 am
Prospect of Lenovo

Last post by mattbiernat « Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:20 pm
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by ryengineer » Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:05 am

Lenovo is going to have full authority of IBM PC-division including shares and other matters like support and services in the coming years. But it...

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Last post by mattbiernat
Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:20 pm
any good anti trojan software?

Last post by rbi « Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:01 pm
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by rbi » Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:16 am

I mean they are very good at trojans killing specifically. Many thanks.

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Last post by rbi
Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:01 pm
linksys wap54g don't work with wpa2 aes in bridge mode

Last post by AdaSch « Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:58 pm
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by AdaSch » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:14 pm

Hello TP fans,

I have two linksys wap54g AP. They don't work with wpa2 AES in bridge mode. If change security to wpa tkip bridge linksys works...

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Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:58 pm

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