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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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by JaneL » Sun May 09, 2010 12:20 pm » in Forum Announcements

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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by JaneL » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:01 am » in Forum Announcements

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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Forum Rules, How-tos and Frequently Asked Questions .

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IBM/Lenovo monitor stands

Last post by virge « Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:23 pm
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by emeraldgirl08 » Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:34 am

I'm liking the possibility of getting a stand in the future for my 23 monitor and placing my X200 beneath it. This would streamline my desk at...

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Last post by virge
Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:23 pm
No more non wide screens?

Last post by Colonel O'Neill « Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:27 am
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by duke1 » Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:32 am

Why is everyone switching to wide screen? On a 17 or 20+ i can see having wide screen.. but on a 14 or 15 ? The screen looks to small.

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Last post by Colonel O'Neill
Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:27 am
Carrying case

Last post by j-dawg « Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:20 pm
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by duke1 » Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:05 pm

What do you carry your laptop in? I am thinking about getting some kind of briefcase

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Last post by j-dawg
Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:20 pm
Happy WI-FI day!!

Last post by ozzymud « Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:33 pm
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by ccookie66 » Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:48 pm

Today is WI-FI day! 802.11! :lol: 8) :bouncing-bird: :bouncing-bird: :bouncing-bird:

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Last post by ozzymud
Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:33 pm
Law Question Canada - Security!

Last post by waterloo « Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:50 pm
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by waterloo » Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:05 pm

Theoretically if you have set the supervisor, boot and windows 7 passwords would 1 subpoena force you to reveal all of the passwords or would they...

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Last post by waterloo
Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:50 pm
External keyboard with integrated mouse/navigation?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:46 am
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by Troels » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:26 pm

I've been on the look-out for an external keyboard that matches well with my thinkpad (t60p). I've been lucky to borrow this keyboard for some...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:46 am
Excel 2007 formula kicking my BUTT

Last post by jronald « Sat Jul 30, 2011 12:52 pm
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by jronald » Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:30 pm

Simple formula:
Cell N auto loads today's date. 7/26/2011
Cell C is the date the item arrives
Cell M is the difference in the date between N - C in...

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Last post by jronald
Sat Jul 30, 2011 12:52 pm
My T400 Upgrade Path

Last post by craigmontHunter « Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:35 pm
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by hunterman223 » Sat Jun 11, 2011 5:02 pm

Just thought I would share this... I am open to any comments and recommendations, negative or positive. The upgrades are listed in the order that...

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Last post by craigmontHunter
Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:35 pm
ThinkPads in the Year 2012 and later

Last post by dr_st « Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:39 am
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by ThinkPad560X » Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:43 pm

I own many LAPTOP IBM ThinkPads and was watching tv and I've seen alot of adds about slate computers now, not just Apple's iPad and iPad 2 but...

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Last post by dr_st
Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:39 am
I finally found a real-time spell check for IE!

Last post by ccookie66 « Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:30 pm
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by ccookie66 » Sat Jul 23, 2011 4:10 pm

Yes, I use IE8. The one thing I really hate is no spell check. The addon I used you would use it like spell check on word. BUT, I finally found one...

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Last post by ccookie66
Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:30 pm
Tragic events in Norway

Last post by sysiphus « Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:04 am
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by killer » Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:36 am

My heart goes out to the people of Norway after the dreadful events of yesterday. All the Norwegian people I have met have been kind, warm-hearted,...

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Last post by sysiphus
Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:04 am
How did the "Stinkpad" get it's name?

Last post by A31 « Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:13 pm
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by hunterman223 » Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:05 pm

I have noticed a few blog posts and forum topics that mention Stinkpads instead of Thinkpads. Any reason in particular for this?

Just thought of it...

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Last post by A31
Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:13 pm
Acer laptop and Win 7 three D Fonts??

Last post by BruisedQuasar « Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:36 am
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by BruisedQuasar » Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:35 pm

Help. I thought I knew my way around Win 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1 from my Thinkpads until I got my hands on my grandson's new
Acer netbook. It ships...

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Last post by BruisedQuasar
Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:36 am
Can a Thinkpad be rigged to mine BitCoins?

Last post by ThinkRob « Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:34 pm
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by Smokestoomuch » Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:33 am

Some wizards at MIT came up with a new medium of exchange called Bitcoins. You may or may not be familiar with it. It's been out for a couple of...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:34 pm
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery

Last post by killer « Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:53 am
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by ThinkPad560X » Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:24 am

How much space is required for the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery? Both of my ThinkPad's X41 & X41T I got a KingSpec 16GB SSD for them and both...

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Last post by killer
Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:53 am
Microsoft Windows & ThinkPad

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:44 am
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by ThinkPad560X » Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:05 am

Post your experience with the latest or hightest Windows version that can run on a ThinkPad.

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:44 am
Virus scanner on a cd? Pc recorvery tools?

Last post by BeeJayEmm « Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:12 am
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by duke1 » Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:37 pm

What are some good virus scanning tools that can run from a cd? at boot up? Or pc recovery tools? for Xp and windows 7, linux, or testing tools to...

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Last post by BeeJayEmm
Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:12 am
MSN favorites Link Gives Malware Popup 'Windows Security'???

Last post by ThinkRob « Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:28 am
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by emtee3511 » Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:35 pm

I googled and couldn't ask my question clear enough to find any clearly related answer, so I'll ask here --

I have used MSN Premium DSL for about 8...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:28 am
Last of the true "IBM" ThinkPad

Last post by ThinkPad560X « Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:50 pm

by ThinkPad560X » Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:50 pm

What was the last true thinkPad under IBM? I'm going to say the R50 seires, T40 Seires and X40 Seires 2005. I own a T60 that has the IBM ThinkPad...

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Last post by ThinkPad560X
Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:50 pm
For the Thinkpad PURIST...

Last post by automobus « Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:30 pm
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by edikat » Wed Jul 06, 2011 4:34 pm

Hi Guys

This is my first post here, although I have owned many ThinkPads from the 760XL onwards (way back in early '98), well, also 760XD, 770, 600...

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Last post by automobus
Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:30 pm
How does GreenpoisOn Jailbreak work with an iPhone4?

Last post by raju456 « Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:46 am
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by Harryc » Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:01 pm

Any experience or comments with jailbreaking an iPhone4 and using it as a WiFi hotspot? I've never jail-broken an iPhone4 before, so I am a bit...

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Last post by raju456
Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:46 am
Your first ThinkPad...

Last post by rkawakami « Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:16 pm
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by edikat » Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:17 pm

Back in 1997 I was working for MCI (SHL Systemhouse) in Victoria, BC and a guy had just gotten a new corporate laptop.

A beautiful 760XD with what...

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Last post by rkawakami
Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:16 pm
Did FHD kill WUXGA?

Last post by rkawakami « Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:06 pm
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by bgalakazam » Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:11 am

1. Did Full HD aka crappy 1920x1080 kill WUXGA 1920x1200?
2. If so, is FHD the highest resolution on newer laptops right now :banghead: ?
3. Is there...

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Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:06 pm
What free antivirus do you use?

Last post by dr_st « Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:31 am
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by ccookie66 » Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:50 am

I use Avast Free 6.0 currently on my ThinkPad T40. What do you use?

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Last post by dr_st
Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:31 am
TPads' owners meeting in Northern UK?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:38 am
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by garnet » Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:56 am

Hi all,
I was wondering if there are any forum members meeting in the UK.
Anyone up for one in northern UK (Leeds - the capital of the north :) )

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:38 am
Computers suck!

Last post by thePCxp « Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:03 pm
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by dr_st » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:44 pm

They sometimes behave in totally unpredictable stupid manners.

I am sitting on my desktop, and all of a sudden the internet connection slows to a...

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Last post by thePCxp
Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:03 pm
Minecraft: Minecart riding zombie

Last post by IBM « Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:55 am
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by IBM » Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:10 pm

I was playing MC on my ThinkCentre with a few friends, we were running away from a hoard of creepers, until we came across a hitch-hiking zombie who...

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Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:55 am
Lenovo Thinkpad Support Website has moved...

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:54 am
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by robert213 » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:36 pm

IBM Thinkpad Support Website has moved...

From:

To:

----- Edit --------------
I am shopping for an IBM T61 with 1024x768 or 1400x1050 (4:3)...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:54 am
Custom IBM Wallpapers for your favorite ThinkPad/ThinkCentre

Last post by IBM « Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:27 pm
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by IBM » Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:57 pm

Hey all,

I am an amateur graphic designer using GIMP, and I made a few wallpapers featuring the IBM logo (my favorite company logo in the world!)...

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Last post by IBM
Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:27 pm
Any Car guys? Large PIC's

Last post by killer « Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:21 pm
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Hey all, im a very active member of a European car forum, as you can guess what I drive. Any German car fans here? I bought my '01 A4qt because I go...
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Last post by killer
Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:21 pm
Thinkpad Stuff in Singapore? Need guidance!

Last post by Tasurinchi « Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:39 pm
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by Tasurinchi » Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:38 pm

Hi Thinkpadders

I'll be two weeks in Singapore by end of July. Any hint where to get good Thinkpad stuff there? I'll be looking for either used...

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Last post by Tasurinchi
Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:39 pm
In need of QXGA wallpaper of IBM Thinkpad

Last post by bgalakazam « Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:22 am

by bgalakazam » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:22 am

I am looking a QXGA wallpaper of IBM colour logo or IBM Thinkpad logo, preferably a stock 2048x1536. If nothing comes up I can still edit some image,...

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Last post by bgalakazam
Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:22 am
Weird Shipping Stories

Last post by ausmike « Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:22 am
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by Harryc » Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:27 pm

So, for those of us that buy/sell a lot of things online, I am sure we've seen our share of shipment oddities over the years. I had to laugh at the...

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Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:22 am
A Nice Wallpaper...

Last post by killer « Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:36 am
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by A31 » Sat May 07, 2011 2:08 am

...for all the Windows fanatics out there ;)

I'm using this one at the moment.

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Last post by killer
Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:36 am
Panasonic Toughbook - CF Y5 - 14.1"" laptop @ 1.5

Last post by pianowizard « Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:45 pm
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by gator » Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:46 am

I am going tokeep my eyes open for a sight of this laptop inside the campus - the review looks very, very impressive - a full blown 14.1 laptop at...

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Last post by pianowizard
Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:45 pm
Repairing scratches on digital camera screen - possible?

Last post by lead_org « Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:52 am
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by dr_st » Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:19 pm

D'oh, I just realized that I put a somewhat serious scratch (more like a cluster of small scratches) on the screen of my digital camera.

Asking the...

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Last post by lead_org
Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:52 am
Some Thinkpad love on GIZMODO

Last post by ssd_thinkpad « Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:20 pm
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by mediasponge » Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:24 pm

Don't know if anyone here has seen this (story on GIZMODO ). Some of the background story is priceless. I wonder if Germany ever changed that...

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Last post by ssd_thinkpad
Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:20 pm
Hp pavilion dv6-3250us blue screen

Last post by ozzymud « Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:44 pm
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by Me2 » Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:13 pm

I have a Hp Pavilion dv6-3250US with Windows 7. I had blue screens before with this laptop but I thought it was fixed. Today there was a power outage...

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Last post by ozzymud
Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:44 pm
MS Project 2007, Gantt Project or Open Workbench???

Last post by Conner « Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:27 am
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by robert213 » Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:02 am

Does anyone here manage software development projects? If so, what project management software do you use?

I am considering:
1) Gantt Project

2)...

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Last post by Conner
Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:27 am
IBM is 100 years old!

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:05 am
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by A31 » Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:12 am

IBM is 100 years old!

Yes I know it's from Daily Mail!

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:05 am
PS3 vs Xbox 360 vs Wii

Last post by ozzymud « Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:08 pm
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by A31 » Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:28 am

What do you guys like or have, if you're gamers?

I've got a 360, because I prefer the Xbox's controller to that of the PS3. Was once a PS2 owner but...

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Last post by ozzymud
Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:08 pm
CHEAPEST Homebrew PC on the planet

Last post by ozzymud « Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:12 pm
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by ozzymud » Thu Jun 02, 2011 6:22 pm
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Was just chatting in another thread about pc part prices in the US versus UK and other places. In a moment of boredom, I built a complete PC from...
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Last post by ozzymud
Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:12 pm
KingSpec SSD in X41

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:03 am
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by ThinkPad560X » Thu Nov 04, 2010 12:09 am

I got a brand new KingSpec 16GB SSD for my ThinkPad X41 Tablet and later for my basic X41. I have it in my Tablet and get this error 2010.

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:03 am
My Vet's T42p

Last post by ParatoOptimal « Sun Jun 12, 2011 2:00 am
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by emtee3511 » Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:09 pm

Unhappily I had to meet my vet at the barn yesterday to see about having my horse x-rayed because of a lameness issue. The good news was that after...

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Last post by ParatoOptimal
Sun Jun 12, 2011 2:00 am
Can I put a Thinkpad HDD into a Compaq?

Last post by Nigellus « Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:52 pm
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by mbarker » Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:47 pm

I know very, very little about hardware....so kind of a newbie question here:

An associate found a Compaq Presario v6000 series (I think) at a yard...

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Last post by Nigellus
Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:52 pm
Acer Iconia W500: TC1000-like TabNetLetBook w Trackpoint

Last post by ausmike « Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:58 pm
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by elray » Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:36 pm

Anyone else played with this unit?

I saw one today at Fry's - and found that the keyboard is at least as good as the Ideapad S10-3, with the...

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Last post by ausmike
Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:58 pm
ANDRIOD UNLOCKING

Last post by ausmike « Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:07 am
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by ausmike » Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:43 am

Hello Everyone;
Anyone has way to UNLOCK ANDRIOD phone from USA Service proidors>

I have a few UNIX : LINUX toos , I can get to root> not sure what...

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Last post by ausmike
Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:07 am
Model M Keyboard

Last post by bgalakazam « Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:50 am
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by steveg1988 » Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:50 am

anyone here still use them? the last one i bought was improperly cleaned by its prior owner causing major issues with usability

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Last post by bgalakazam
Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:50 am
addicted to buy thinkpad T series,how to quit ?

Last post by lead_org « Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:56 am
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by crossing » Sun May 22, 2011 1:20 am

hello , i am addicted ,crazy after T series ,especially P . When i found them at bargain prices i cannot hold myself to buy it . Right now i have one...

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Last post by lead_org
Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:56 am
Ps3 bt keyboard that would nicely fit near a thinkpad [img]

Last post by ozzymud « Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:44 pm
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by fasteez » Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:25 pm

beware , it might not be slim

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Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:44 pm

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