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Hey guys check this out!

Last post by Laptop_wizard « Sat Aug 06, 2005 8:58 pm
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by Laptop_wizard » Sat Aug 06, 2005 8:38 pm

I baught this off ebay, but it got weird, some one must have hacked in to his listing.
check it out, it says stuff like I STOLE THIS

your thaughts?

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Last post by Laptop_wizard
Sat Aug 06, 2005 8:58 pm
a nice, small printer for my T40P?

Last post by llama_thumper « Sat Aug 06, 2005 6:41 pm
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by llama_thumper » Sat May 07, 2005 8:58 am

not sure this is the right forum, but wanted to ask whether someone can reccommend a nice and small printer for my T40P? lexmark would be great but...

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Last post by llama_thumper
Sat Aug 06, 2005 6:41 pm
The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LAN

Last post by dummkopf « Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:56 pm
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by dummkopf » Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:17 pm

A member of this board was worried about wireless security and another member recommended to hide SSID. Please read this (original thread is locked):

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Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:56 pm
wep cracking with a t42p and ibm a/b/g card

Last post by JaneL « Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:52 pm
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by leland » Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:48 pm

Hey all, my neighbor just cracked my wep key (my router doesn't do WPA...yet) and I want to crack his back.

I just can't find a program (to run on...

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Last post by JaneL
Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:52 pm
Thinkpad R50e-1834-EQ1 is a cool model

Last post by sco1984 « Fri Aug 05, 2005 12:53 pm
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by sco1984 » Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:33 am

Hello everybody,
I bought above Thinkpad 5 day's ago .
Its Centrino powered amazing laptop.
I am very happy. This is my first own
laptop . I feel...

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Last post by sco1984
Fri Aug 05, 2005 12:53 pm
Mouse on the Sony U3 doesn't work...please help me out...

Last post by verktyg « Wed Aug 03, 2005 7:24 pm
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by nowstime » Tue Aug 02, 2005 7:27 pm

Hi~

I got a Sony U3 but the on-board mouse doesn't work...Once it's connected to an external USB it works...

I re-installed the operation system...

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Last post by verktyg
Wed Aug 03, 2005 7:24 pm
No TP with required features available -- other suggestions?

Last post by Charles Krug « Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:19 pm
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by Charles Krug » Wed Jul 27, 2005 4:45 pm

Owner of my company wants an ultra-portable (<4lbs) with an integrated DVD writer. Have two possibilities so far, a Sony T350 and Fujitsu P7000.
The...

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Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:19 pm
A good router that will do both a and G?

Last post by alpuzz « Mon Aug 01, 2005 10:51 am
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by alpuzz » Mon Aug 01, 2005 10:33 am

I currently have a Linksys WRT54GS. The router works well enough but the area is getting crowded with G networks. Another thing I don't like about...

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Mon Aug 01, 2005 10:51 am
Bluetooth capable Cell Phone to connect to Internet

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by Puttagee » Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:04 am

For those of you who use your bluetooth cell phone to connect to the internet, do you require special software, which phone do you use and would you...

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Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:04 am
Lexus & Acura Brand Value...others to consider?

Last post by nowstime « Sun Jul 31, 2005 10:59 pm

by nowstime » Sun Jul 31, 2005 10:59 pm

Does Lexus have a better brand value which impacts the resale value, than Acura?

I'm comparing the Lexus GS 300 and Acura RL...both around $45,000...

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Last post by nowstime
Sun Jul 31, 2005 10:59 pm
stereo system recommendation

Last post by Honnold « Sun Jul 31, 2005 5:35 pm
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by Honnold » Thu Jul 28, 2005 2:30 pm

Can anyone recommend a stereo system w/ these specs:

1) 5 cd changer that is gentle on the cds. I think my old Aiwa system has started to scratch...

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Sun Jul 31, 2005 5:35 pm
Car or cash? Or a compromise?

Last post by GomJabbar « Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:30 pm
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by pphilipko » Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:35 pm

My parents are offering to buy a car for me ~50,000 - 85,000 range as a graduation gift. However, they're offering the cash if I don't want to get a...

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Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:30 pm
New Thinkpad M-Series: Tasteful design

Last post by pphilipko « Fri Jul 29, 2005 3:59 pm
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by beeblebrox » Wed Jul 27, 2005 6:25 pm

The Japanese have succeeded again, making me wanting this model (my birthday is coming...)

Have fun:

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Fri Jul 29, 2005 3:59 pm
Lexus RX400h...is it worth it?

Last post by CChoi83 « Fri Jul 29, 2005 2:10 am
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by nowstime » Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:32 am

Hi~

Planning to get a new car pretty soon...but I have some questions before I head down to the dealerships...

Does anybody drive a RX400h, the new...

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Last post by CChoi83
Fri Jul 29, 2005 2:10 am
ibm.com DNS issues?

Last post by monique « Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:42 pm

by monique » Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:42 pm

Am I the only person who seems to have dns issues connecting to various ibm.com pages?

I've noticed this in the past, but it's really annoying now...

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Last post by monique
Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:42 pm
Mantra [from DUNE?!]

Last post by GomJabbar « Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:21 pm
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by GomJabbar » Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:54 pm

It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of Sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains, the stains become a...

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Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:21 pm
Help desk

Last post by GomJabbar « Wed Jul 27, 2005 7:44 pm
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by farmer kev » Wed Jul 27, 2005 12:46 pm

I have read this webtoon for the last 7 years, thought this one is about the best.

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Last post by GomJabbar
Wed Jul 27, 2005 7:44 pm
Office games.

Last post by Navck « Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:59 pm
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by ThinkPad » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:38 pm

For us office workers, try doing some of these :lol:

THE OFFICIAL OFFICE DARES SCOREBOARD

ONE-POINT

1. Ignore the first five people who say...

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Last post by Navck
Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:59 pm
Whats wrong with me?

Last post by whizkid « Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:51 pm
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by farmer kev » Wed Jul 06, 2005 4:44 pm

The 240 I got off ebay should be here early next week and I'm back huntin a good buy on a X20 or X21.
After collecting 16 you would think I would...

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Last post by whizkid
Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:51 pm
USB TV tuner/video capture device - recommendation ?

Last post by ThinkPad « Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:25 pm
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by Smiley » Wed Jul 27, 2005 12:15 pm

If you have successfully used an USB TV tuner device on your Thinkpad, which can also capture video (e.g. from VHS), would you like to recommend it?...

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Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:25 pm
Laptops and their happy user?

Last post by MichaelMeier « Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:19 am
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by Torque » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:40 am

Hi

I've come upon some market polls abour which car customer are happies with their cars. For example, Toyota was one of the highest ranking...

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Last post by MichaelMeier
Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:19 am
Your age

Last post by tehsoul « Sun Jul 24, 2005 5:04 pm
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by ThinkPad » Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:04 am
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Just curious to see the age range here on the forum.
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Last post by tehsoul
Sun Jul 24, 2005 5:04 pm
KISS

Last post by BillMorrow « Fri Jul 22, 2005 2:07 am
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by JHEM » Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:29 pm

Theory 1 - the KISS theory. Keep It Simple and Stupid.
Actually, that's Keep it simple, stupid! .

Lends it a completely different meaning....

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Last post by BillMorrow
Fri Jul 22, 2005 2:07 am
Free shipping on accessories at Lenovo (trackpoints!)

Last post by GomJabbar « Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:16 pm
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by K. Eng » Mon Jul 18, 2005 5:11 pm

I noticed today that there will be free shipping on all accessories and stuff. I'd put off buying trackpoint caps from various vendors because they...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:16 pm
Does anyone know bilmind?

Last post by BillMorrow « Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:15 am
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by carbon_unit » Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:28 pm

Has anybody here done any business with bilmind?
I was just wondering if anybody here can vouch for him.

Thanks,
carbon

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Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:15 am
Dear TP users/owners/ex-owners - I need your help

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:29 pm
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by Navck » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:16 pm

You see this topic I'm excessively flamed for buying insuperior overpriced ****
Anyone like to register and back me up (Since they get to have their...

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Last post by AlphaKilo470
Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:29 pm
Thinkpad vs All

Last post by pphilipko « Tue Jul 19, 2005 5:09 pm
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by mathguy91748 » Tue Jul 19, 2005 3:54 pm

what makes the thinkpads better than all other laptops?

:shock:

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Last post by pphilipko
Tue Jul 19, 2005 5:09 pm
Adobe Acrobat reader / change margins?

Last post by Honnold « Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:23 pm
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by Honnold » Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:36 pm

I have a document in pdf format on Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 which I want to print out. When I do so, the left hand margin is too small. All I want to...

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Last post by Honnold
Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:23 pm
If you think T43 fans are loud....

Last post by bhtooefr « Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:17 am
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by Navck » Sun Jul 17, 2005 5:39 pm

If you have a friend with an X800 Pro (Any maker, ATI, Sapphire, retail or OEM), listen to the fan on that. Its silent a first, but when it hits the...

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Last post by bhtooefr
Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:17 am
Another Car Question...GS300 or the BMW 545i

Last post by daeojkim « Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:17 pm
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by nowstime » Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:25 pm

Thank you so much for your replies on my other questions...

Finally I have narrowed it down to the Lexus GS300 or the BMW 545i...

Here's where I...

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Last post by daeojkim
Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:17 pm
Fan Noise, Always On - Interesting Info (From HP!)

Last post by JaneL « Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:40 am
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by Basker » Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:37 am

To everyone interested in the T43 fan issue: I happened upon a post over on the HP forums with regards to their HP nc6120 laptop, which is one of the...

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Last post by JaneL
Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:40 am
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Last post by K. Eng « Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:15 am
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by K. Eng » Sat Jul 16, 2005 8:38 pm

This post contains no plot details.

I am an unabashed Harry Potter fan, so I was at Barnes and Noble at Midnight to get my copy of the Half-Blood...

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Last post by K. Eng
Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:15 am
Typewriters

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:35 pm
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by AlphaKilo470 » Wed Jul 13, 2005 9:48 pm

This topic popped into my head mainly because I was bored but does anyone out there still use typewriters? I used to see them everywhere at school...

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Last post by AlphaKilo470
Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:35 pm
Dellaganda was mailed to me! [Warning, excessive ranting]

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Thu Jul 14, 2005 10:14 pm
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by Navck » Fri Jul 01, 2005 6:51 pm

In my mailbox... DELL MAGIZINE Aargh.
Get rid of that hunk of junk your house for a Dell XPS!
... Hunk of junk? Uh huh. Thats a pretty much of a...

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Last post by AlphaKilo470
Thu Jul 14, 2005 10:14 pm
How many times do you visit this forum daily? (Average)

Last post by GomJabbar « Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:58 pm
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by Navck » Sun Jul 10, 2005 12:52 am

Ah, another poll. Personally I visit on average for more than 10 times... I'm close to I live here and 4 other forums .

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Last post by GomJabbar
Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:58 pm
Sterotyping Laptop users (Humor topic)

Last post by farmer kev « Wed Jul 13, 2005 5:34 pm
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by Navck » Sun Jul 10, 2005 2:49 pm

IBM - Seriousish users(Some of us play games I guess). Doesn't go around saying OMG UR N0t3 b00ki3 C@NT GAME!!! PWNTZORS N00bi3 . Includes Linux...

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Last post by farmer kev
Wed Jul 13, 2005 5:34 pm
RoHs compliant

Last post by mmeier « Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:22 am

by mmeier » Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:22 am

When will the Thinkpads 100% RoHs compliant?
They have to be in June06, but what is the status now?
thx :D

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Last post by mmeier
Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:22 am
Is there a DVD Burner for the 770

Last post by Toe « Sat Jul 09, 2005 5:47 pm
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by KartRacer32 » Fri Jul 08, 2005 10:23 am

Ok guys, I'm a fairly new owner of an older Thinkpad 770 model 9549. I've searched for a while, but am unable to find a burner for my thinkpad. Any...

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Last post by Toe
Sat Jul 09, 2005 5:47 pm
Need some printer recomndations

Last post by leoblob « Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:50 pm
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by farmer kev » Wed Jul 06, 2005 12:54 pm

What I want to do is buy a inkjet printer that can handle 11x14 paper.
Have done several nights of web searches and not finding what I'm looking for....

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Last post by leoblob
Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:50 pm
Is there a FAQ regarding what topic is allow to post or not?

Last post by Wholesomer « Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:59 pm
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by Wholesomer » Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:29 am

I can't seem to find a FAQ's regarding which topic is taboo and the post will be removed.

I recently post a New IBM deal for the ThinkPad X41 Tablet...

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Last post by Wholesomer
Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:59 pm
Again with the Mac or PC

Last post by sheynk « Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:03 pm
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by sheynk » Sat Jul 02, 2005 12:04 pm

haha

i decided (90% sure at least) on the mac because it makes sense.

the iMac is bar-none the best photoshop/ media editing system under 2...

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Last post by sheynk
Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:03 pm
Military time calculator

Last post by selvan777 « Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:57 am
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by selvan777 » Tue Jun 28, 2005 3:19 am

Does anyone know of a calculator that will subtract military time like so:

2203 End time
-1225 Start time
====
0938 Total time

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Last post by selvan777
Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:57 am
My VCR's worth more than your ThinkPad!

Last post by sugo « Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:07 pm
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by AlphaKilo470 » Wed Jul 06, 2005 4:40 pm

I know noone would really care but I just find this hilarous. I have a VCR with a street value higher than a new ThinkPad. I have a studio vcr I got...

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Last post by sugo
Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:07 pm
DVD burner deal

Last post by basilio « Wed Jul 06, 2005 1:36 am
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by GomJabbar » Sun Jul 03, 2005 2:35 pm

For those of you interested, I bought a brand-new LiteON 16X external DVD, USB 2.0, +R, -R, +RW, -RW, +R Double Layer burner; Model SOHW-1673SX05C...

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Last post by basilio
Wed Jul 06, 2005 1:36 am
Pentium M 7xxA?

Last post by bhtooefr « Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:57 pm

by bhtooefr » Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:57 pm

Has anyone seen that some laptops (including the R series) now have the Pentium M 7xx A , instead of the Pentium M 7xx?

I've been looking around for...

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Last post by bhtooefr
Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:57 pm
Is it just me, or does CNet give bad ratings to evey laptop?

Last post by Navck « Thu Jun 30, 2005 1:41 am
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by Chordate » Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:36 pm

For the last two months I have been looking for a laptop to buy (ended up with a T43P, at least to far :wink:). A lot of the laptops I have been...

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Last post by Navck
Thu Jun 30, 2005 1:41 am
WTF?!: NYTimes on teens & tech gadgets

Last post by Chordate « Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:15 pm
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by K. Eng » Sat May 28, 2005 3:53 pm

Although parents have long struggled with their teenagers' desire to own the newest, coolest stuff, these days the battle has reached a new...

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Last post by Chordate
Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:15 pm
Supreme Court Rules on File Sharing

Last post by Toe « Mon Jun 27, 2005 2:19 pm
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by wingman » Mon Jun 27, 2005 10:52 am

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Last post by Toe
Mon Jun 27, 2005 2:19 pm
Intergraph workstation question

Last post by Bob Collins « Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:49 pm

by Bob Collins » Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:49 pm

Way off topic here, I am working on a new to me machine: Intergraph ZX10.

Everything is good except the USB. Does anybody have any experience with...

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Last post by Bob Collins
Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:49 pm
Is this legit IBM, or am i getting spammed?

Last post by Navck « Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:28 pm
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by Logi7 » Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:32 am

So im getting warranty offers in my main email account (that is super top secret that i have many other accounts that simpily foreward other mail to...

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Last post by Navck
Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:28 pm

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