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Difference between the dock options

Last post by jonnnny « Wed Aug 10, 2005 12:19 pm

by jonnnny » Wed Aug 10, 2005 12:19 pm

So from what I've read, there are three dock options for the current thinkpads....

Mini-Dock
Port replicator II
Dock II

Is the only difference...

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Wed Aug 10, 2005 12:19 pm
T43 + File & Folder Encryption v2.10 = Hangs, locked fil

Last post by Riverwide « Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:08 am

by Riverwide » Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:08 am

Hi, folks:

Be gentle - this is my first post to this wonderful forum. I'm trying to solicit similar experiences from you, if any.

I was surprised...

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Last post by Riverwide
Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:08 am
Wallpapers and Sceensavers 1600 x 1200

Last post by tehsoul « Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:20 am
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by ibm_phil » Mon Aug 08, 2005 6:06 am

Does anyone know where to get good 1600 x 1200 IBM wallpapers and screensavers? I found some on the IBM websites, but most of them are lower...

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Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:20 am
IBM's Customer Service

Last post by cha4218 « Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:53 am
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by dokein » Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:51 pm

UPDATE:
Upon the elevated service request placed last week, everything was squared away, along with an apology....

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Last post by cha4218
Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:53 am
HDD size appears not to match specs. Any ideas please?

Last post by GomJabbar « Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:21 am
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by teepee » Mon Aug 08, 2005 2:53 pm

Hi

Just got myself a T42 2374-K1G and the HDD fitted is a Toshiba MK4026GAX. According to merchants selling this on the web this is a 40Gb HDD,...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:21 am
pc clock sometimes incorrect

Last post by egibbs « Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:00 am
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by Ogg » Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:07 pm

T30 (2366-83u). Sometimes, when I turn on the computer, I notice that the clock is almost always 2 hours behind from the actual time. The DATE is...

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Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:00 am
What's Different between ...

Last post by ludu35 « Mon Aug 08, 2005 10:41 pm
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by ludu35 » Mon Aug 08, 2005 8:18 pm

IBM Update Connector and ThinkPad Software Installer???? Thanks

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Last post by ludu35
Mon Aug 08, 2005 10:41 pm
Formatting on a logical drive keeps "disappearing...&qu

Last post by glance « Mon Aug 08, 2005 10:01 pm

by glance » Mon Aug 08, 2005 10:01 pm

I am having a problem with the partitioning and formatting of a second hard drive I have added to my Thinkpad 600e 2645-4au.

The HD is a Western...

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Last post by glance
Mon Aug 08, 2005 10:01 pm
Keyboard with juice

Last post by beerak « Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:52 pm
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by PetraM » Tue Jul 19, 2005 2:35 pm

I spilled some juice on the keyboard the other day. I immediately shut the laptop down (it shut down ok), pulled the plug out and removed the...

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Last post by beerak
Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:52 pm
Which model ThinkPad has the best keyboard?

Last post by Boricua65 « Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:20 pm
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by alpuzz » Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:30 am

I really like the Thai keyboard on my T43, but while browsing here and on other forums, I have seen a lot of people reminiscing about the build...

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Last post by Boricua65
Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:20 pm
T4x Laptop Lock

Last post by dokein « Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:13 pm
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by dokein » Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:24 pm

UPDATE:

Ive decided to go with the new Kensignton Combosave lock. Ill post some picks when it arrives.

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I need...

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Last post by dokein
Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:13 pm
memtest86 using disk on key dosn't work .. ?

Last post by danny_isr « Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:10 pm
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by danny_isr » Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:37 pm

I tired the CD route first with no success - just didn’t boot.
so i borrowed a Dell 128 disk on key.
i copied the file into it and tried to boot...

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Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:10 pm
What are Tips for 2 college kids taking new T42's to School

Last post by mg « Sun Aug 07, 2005 7:05 am
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by thubten » Tue Aug 02, 2005 11:51 pm
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Hello.. What a GREAT forum you have evolved here.
My 2 kids are taking T42's to college. One a 14 SXGA and one a 15 SXGA. I have purchased sleeves...
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Last post by mg
Sun Aug 07, 2005 7:05 am
Can you recommend USB TV tuner/video capture device?

Last post by arion « Sat Aug 06, 2005 8:50 pm
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by Smiley » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:05 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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Last post by arion
Sat Aug 06, 2005 8:50 pm
Upgrade hard drive

Last post by keku « Sat Aug 06, 2005 2:32 pm
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by r50cheapskate » Mon Jul 11, 2005 12:17 am

IBM's website shows an 80GB/5400rpm hard drive on sale for $225. If I'm willing to wait until my budget allows it this Fall, is there a better way to...

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Last post by keku
Sat Aug 06, 2005 2:32 pm
Undervolting with CHC

Last post by jhonyl « Fri Aug 05, 2005 1:53 pm
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by Vindicated » Tue Aug 02, 2005 11:43 pm

I want to test out Centrino Hardware Control (CHC) and try a bit of undervolting. I already have CHC and Prime95 installed. Just for the life of me I...

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Last post by jhonyl
Fri Aug 05, 2005 1:53 pm
Mini-dock and headphones question

Last post by ehsu « Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:07 pm
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by CaptainMorgan » Wed Aug 03, 2005 8:46 am

So I have the Mini-dock all set up, I received it yesterday and the directions don't have sufficient information... it's mostly the same thing...

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Last post by ehsu
Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:07 pm
My laptop cover seems can't be closed tightly,why?

Last post by Vindicated « Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:46 pm
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by Morning » Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:30 am

I'm using a T43 laptop, the cover seems cant be closed tightly, and there's about 2mm space which makes my loptop felt so loose when the cover is...

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Last post by Vindicated
Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:46 pm
Buying a new hard drive

Last post by edwardaux « Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:02 pm

by edwardaux » Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:02 pm

I am just about to purchase a new T42 and while I am at it, I plan on buying another hard drive for me to run Linux on.

Are there any particular...

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Last post by edwardaux
Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:02 pm
xga to sxga... is it really that much better?

Last post by pphilipko « Thu Aug 04, 2005 4:00 pm
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by thinkpadz » Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:43 pm

Is sxga+ really that much better than xga?
more specifically, going from 14.1 xga to 14.1 sxga.
I mean is there really any dif aside from the...

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Last post by pphilipko
Thu Aug 04, 2005 4:00 pm
bios 1.22 ? nothing interesting ?

Last post by K. Eng « Thu Aug 04, 2005 3:05 pm
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by nrj45 » Thu Aug 04, 2005 2:24 pm

If i have it right understood, this bios does nothing else than :
- supporting last new t43/p
- some video memory tweaks on selected models
- some...

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Last post by K. Eng
Thu Aug 04, 2005 3:05 pm
Best IBM apps

Last post by v_parthi « Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:23 am
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by motodude » Thu Jul 28, 2005 11:56 pm

I have two questions.

If I reformat and reinstall XP what are the best utilities to keep? I've gathered that Access Connection, Power Manager, and...

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Last post by v_parthi
Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:23 am
using thinkpad without battery pack

Last post by pphilipko « Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:16 am
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by fstenemo » Wed Aug 03, 2005 8:56 pm

I just bought my first thinkpad (R52) and so far I am very happy with it.

I mainly use my laptop at home and I do not need to use the battery that...

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Last post by pphilipko
Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:16 am
A key fell of my keyboard

Last post by stray toaster « Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:59 pm
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by stray toaster » Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:39 pm

Is there anyway to easily re-attach it? I seem to be incapable.

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Last post by stray toaster
Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:59 pm
Best way to partition a new disk

Last post by whizkid « Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:13 am
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by pipspeak » Tue Aug 02, 2005 9:00 pm

I've read many opinions on how best to partition a hard drive to get the best performance in over the long term but is there a definitive answer?

I...

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Last post by whizkid
Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:13 am
big problems with DMA-read timouts on the Seagate 100gig HDD

Last post by john 86 « Wed Aug 03, 2005 8:42 am
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by 2010 » Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:56 am

Hi,

I do suffer from the same problem. Further more I have big problems with DMA-read timouts using the momentus Seagate harddisk mentioned. From...

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Last post by john 86
Wed Aug 03, 2005 8:42 am
Extended warranty differences

Last post by pipspeak « Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:06 pm

by pipspeak » Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:06 pm

Hi all... If I were to buy an exteded warranty from Lenovo for a T43, would I get the Thinkplus or the Extended Service Warranty? Both are the same...

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Last post by pipspeak
Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:06 pm
Hard Drive Adaptor -- What Size?

Last post by mysbca « Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:07 am
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by andyli » Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:34 pm

I have an old Maxtor 17.2GB/5400RPM drive that I would like to plug in and get data off of (I'm not sure what is on it, but I must have kept the...

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Last post by mysbca
Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:07 am
very loud DVD drive

Last post by beerak « Mon Aug 01, 2005 4:56 pm
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by ryan » Sat Jul 23, 2005 3:43 pm

Hi. My DVD/CD-RW drive is extremely loud when it is accessed. In bios I set its speed to Silent, however that only made it a little more quiet. I've...

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Last post by beerak
Mon Aug 01, 2005 4:56 pm
Nice/Compact Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse for ThinkPad???

Last post by Dennis Henderson « Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:32 am
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by ludu35 » Sun Jul 31, 2005 7:59 pm

hi all,
Can anyone please recommend a nice/compact Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse that well match with ThinkPad? I am looking for one, prefer compact...

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Last post by Dennis Henderson
Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:32 am
the thinkpad hardware bible

Last post by Puttagee « Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:57 am
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by eigh » Tue Jul 05, 2005 3:48 pm

already been done i guess:

In order to search for the information you need, simply hit ctrl+f (or command + f on a macintosh), type in your...

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Last post by Puttagee
Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:57 am
Turbocharge Your Linksys Access Point (for WRT54G users)

Last post by Puttagee « Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:57 pm
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by GomJabbar » Mon Jul 11, 2005 10:22 pm

I am behind in my magazine reading, and I just ran across an article in PC Magazine (03/22/05, page 76) that may be of interest to you Linksys WRT54G...

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Last post by Puttagee
Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:57 pm
T30: hdd activity when screen off

Last post by K. Eng « Sun Jul 31, 2005 5:44 pm
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by Ogg » Sat Jul 30, 2005 10:45 am

Power Options Properties are set thusly:

-turn off monitor: after 5 minutes
-turn off hdd: never
-system standby: never
-system hibernates: blank...

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Last post by K. Eng
Sun Jul 31, 2005 5:44 pm
How long can you make your battery on t43p last?

Last post by K. Eng « Sun Jul 31, 2005 5:29 pm
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by krma-thkpds » Sat Jul 30, 2005 1:03 pm

the subject is basically the question... on maximum battery i get just above 4 hour with 9-cell battery and no optional batteries.

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Last post by K. Eng
Sun Jul 31, 2005 5:29 pm
Cleaning a laptop screen properly

Last post by GomJabbar « Sat Jul 30, 2005 12:06 pm
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by D3c » Sat Jul 30, 2005 11:16 am

Hi there,

How do I clean my screen (IBM T42) properly? :)

Thanks in advance,
Christian

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Last post by GomJabbar
Sat Jul 30, 2005 12:06 pm
Multiburner firmware update???

Last post by IBMnoob « Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:56 pm
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by IBMnoob » Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:34 pm

Hi all,

I just bought the Model 73P3312 Multi burner for my R50p and tried burning some dvd's and this baby is too slow it only writes at 2.4x and...

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Last post by IBMnoob
Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:56 pm
Difference between 'stand by' and 'hibernate'

Last post by GomJabbar « Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:21 pm
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by krma-thkpds » Fri Jul 29, 2005 3:02 pm

can any1 explain to me (in detail) what is the diference between sleep, stand by and hibernate. cant find any of this info on the net nor in...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:21 pm
Any tips on tearing out a sysboard on t41?

Last post by Toe « Fri Jul 29, 2005 3:09 pm
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by thinkpadz » Fri Jul 29, 2005 10:04 am

I'm putting a new firegl t2 board in and just wondered if there was any tips aside from reading the manual.
anything I should be aware of before I...

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Last post by Toe
Fri Jul 29, 2005 3:09 pm
Battery stopped working after discharge

Last post by eigh « Fri Jul 29, 2005 2:23 pm
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by drmatt2020 » Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:42 pm

My T20 was left on while unplugged and completely discharged. After it was plugged back in, it would not run on battery. The power options says the...

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Last post by eigh
Fri Jul 29, 2005 2:23 pm
External 2.5" HDD Drive - any suggestions?

Last post by tehsoul « Fri Jul 29, 2005 3:21 am
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by tehsoul » Sun Jul 24, 2005 4:35 pm

Hi

first and foremost, thanks for taking the time to read this post ;)

I'm in the market for a 2.5 external HDD and I wonder if any thinkpad users...

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Last post by tehsoul
Fri Jul 29, 2005 3:21 am
510cs diskette drive and cable

Last post by sabsab « Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:06 pm

by sabsab » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:06 pm

Does anyone know what part numbers I need for a external diskette drive and cable foa 510cs (machine type 2604C2U )?

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Last post by sabsab
Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:06 pm
A/C Adapter/ where to buy?

Last post by boilermakerinatl « Wed Jul 27, 2005 12:12 pm
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by trharlan » Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:15 am

I'm thinking about picking up a second adapter for my T40. Can they be had from a reputable vendor for less than the $46 that NewEgg wants?

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Last post by boilermakerinatl
Wed Jul 27, 2005 12:12 pm
Official 2.5" mobile Hard Drive Benchmark/Tweak thread

Last post by thinkpadz « Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:01 pm
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by thinkpadz » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:11 pm

Lets start this thread out with an objective. Compare model/performance and price.

I will provide a link for Sisoft Sandra lite for bench purposes...

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Last post by thinkpadz
Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:01 pm
(73P4485) 72W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter?

Last post by beq « Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:43 pm
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by beq » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:53 am

In the TABook under T43 and X41T sections I see this new part number (73P4485) to describe a slim AC/DC combo adapter, whereas the old part number...

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Last post by beq
Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:43 pm
IBM/GemPlus PCMCIA SmartCard Reader. now what?

Last post by Ground Loop « Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:15 pm

by Ground Loop » Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:15 pm

I have an IBM SmartCard Reader, Part #10L7340, with an IBM GemPlus-GemSAFE smart card (#10L7341). I bought it to see if I can use the security...

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Last post by Ground Loop
Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:15 pm
Cleaning the keyboard?

Last post by Jonathan Cordery « Tue Jul 26, 2005 6:11 pm
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by MikeZ » Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:36 pm

Ive been using my thinkpad for several months now, and I'm starting to notice the spots I usually put my fingers on are getting dirty (like the oily...

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Last post by Jonathan Cordery
Tue Jul 26, 2005 6:11 pm
Monitor-TV?

Last post by GomJabbar « Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:50 pm
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by ThinkPad » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:38 pm

I have an computer LCD monitor that I want to hook up as a TV. Is there any possibility for the monitor to accept RCA or an S-Video input without a...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:50 pm
?T43p vs. R52 ? Need help for purchasing my first notebook!

Last post by hamilton « Tue Jul 26, 2005 10:41 am
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by hamilton » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:29 am

Hi,

I plan to by a new notebook (my first one).

Because of student offers, it will be T43 p (2,1 Ghz, 1GB RAM, FireGL3200 128MB, 60GB HDD) or the...

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Last post by hamilton
Tue Jul 26, 2005 10:41 am
PCImini WiFi adapter

Last post by doppelfish « Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:33 am
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by stray toaster » Sun Jul 24, 2005 7:37 pm

Hey,

I have heard tale recently that you can only put PCImini WiFi adapters purchased from IBM into a thinkpad, or else it wont work.

Is this true?...

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Last post by doppelfish
Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:33 am
Port Replicator II - Minidock

Last post by w0qj « Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:37 pm
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by chrisnyc » Sun Jul 24, 2005 10:34 pm

I'm buying a T42 Thinkpad which is supposed to ship Aug. 12. I'm having difficulty understanding exactly what the Port Replicator II or Minidock look...

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Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:37 pm

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