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Problem configuring Bluetooth for T41P

Last post by akhavan « Sat May 14, 2005 1:02 pm
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by akhavan » Wed May 11, 2005 7:20 am

Hi,

I have a T41p and Palm Treo 650 (Unlocked GSM) I have been trying to create a Bluetooth connection between the T41P and Treo 650 all day but I...

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Last post by akhavan
Sat May 14, 2005 1:02 pm
HD trouble

Last post by K. Eng « Sat May 14, 2005 12:25 pm
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by califas » Fri May 13, 2005 9:53 pm

I sold my old HD off my T23 on ebay and the buyer says its DOA. It was working the day I sent it off and I packed it up well. The only thing I can...

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Last post by K. Eng
Sat May 14, 2005 12:25 pm
Adding more USB ports

Last post by jhansman « Thu May 12, 2005 10:46 pm
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by jhansman » Sun May 08, 2005 11:07 am

What do you all do to add more USB ports to you older Thinkpads? My A21m has just the one, so I've been investigating adapters that provide more, but...

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Last post by jhansman
Thu May 12, 2005 10:46 pm
Difference between Port Replicator 2 and Mini-Dock

Last post by SeanM « Thu May 12, 2005 8:55 pm
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by xcrunner51 » Tue May 10, 2005 1:26 pm

I'm not quite sure what justifies the $100 price difference between the mini-dock and the port replicator 2, don't they essentially do the same...

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Last post by SeanM
Thu May 12, 2005 8:55 pm
T30 & Camcorder Hi8 transfer

Last post by d lehmann « Thu May 12, 2005 7:46 pm
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by calkeith » Thu May 12, 2005 1:10 am

Anyone familar with the process of transferring Hi8 video to ThinkPads?

Links, info, tips, and recommendations on equipment appreciated.

I'm about...

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Last post by d lehmann
Thu May 12, 2005 7:46 pm
Dock II: Quiet Please!

Last post by DK6400Brian « Thu May 12, 2005 4:45 pm
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by The Weissman » Sat May 07, 2005 10:39 am

I've had my (refurb) Dock II since yesterday and yes, it's a noisy beast! I know some contributors to these forums have quieted their Dock II's by...

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Last post by DK6400Brian
Thu May 12, 2005 4:45 pm
difference between SXGA and XGA??

Last post by mysbca « Thu May 12, 2005 3:21 pm
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by ambientscape » Fri Apr 22, 2005 4:25 pm
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What's the difference between SXGA and XGA? Is it better resolution?
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Thu May 12, 2005 3:21 pm
EIDE - SATA terminology questions

Last post by slagmi « Thu May 12, 2005 8:12 am
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by XCoalMiner » Sun May 01, 2005 10:04 pm

I found this comparison chart of EIDE (they call it Parallel ATA?) and SATA on Seagate's website.

Came across it researching the specs on a new USB...

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Last post by slagmi
Thu May 12, 2005 8:12 am
Best cheap sleeve/bag for my new 15" T43

Last post by antelope « Thu May 12, 2005 3:11 am
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by BoostedA4 » Wed May 11, 2005 9:32 am

I was wondering what are some good, cheap laptop bags or sleeves for a 15 T43. I do not want a backback, and would like to keep cost around $40 if...

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Last post by antelope
Thu May 12, 2005 3:11 am
What does this mean?!

Last post by slagmi « Tue May 10, 2005 3:30 pm
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by Fenix » Fri May 06, 2005 6:18 am

I don't know if this is the right forum to post this, but if I'm wrong, a mod can move this. I emailed IBM about my order status and this is what I...

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Last post by slagmi
Tue May 10, 2005 3:30 pm
Hardware issue?

Last post by SeanM « Tue May 10, 2005 2:02 pm
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by TippmannMan » Sat May 07, 2005 10:05 pm

For the longest time, my ThinkPad R40 has been extremely slow. The slow I am describing is not just overall sluggishness caused by viruses/malware...

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Last post by SeanM
Tue May 10, 2005 2:02 pm
Where is the "tabook" file on the Ibm Website?

Last post by JaneL « Mon May 09, 2005 7:47 pm
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by Goin'Mobile » Tue May 03, 2005 6:46 am

I have tried to find the updated tabook.pdf file for thinkpads for the May 2005 period. Followed links in prior posts to IBM pages where it should...

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Last post by JaneL
Mon May 09, 2005 7:47 pm
Where to locate Bluetooth antenna in LCD?

Last post by jmt « Mon May 09, 2005 1:21 pm

by jmt » Mon May 09, 2005 1:21 pm

I would like to install a bluetooth antenna in the same location in the LCD as it would have come from the factory. Unfortunately the online...

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Last post by jmt
Mon May 09, 2005 1:21 pm
bluetooth trackballs

Last post by rjm1135 « Sun May 08, 2005 7:36 pm
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by combustion » Fri May 06, 2005 11:13 am

Does anyone know if these are out? I cant seem to find any on the net or in stores.... I'd love to have one.

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Last post by rjm1135
Sun May 08, 2005 7:36 pm
tp 390x

Last post by dmdsoftware « Sun May 08, 2005 7:14 pm
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by tony6264 » Sun May 08, 2005 4:42 pm

On my 390x there is a panel to cover the modem card...in that under that same panel is a small battery, like a watch battery....I assume this is the...

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Last post by dmdsoftware
Sun May 08, 2005 7:14 pm
Best light for a laptop

Last post by jhansman « Sun May 08, 2005 10:49 am
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by jhansman » Sat May 07, 2005 6:19 pm

I need one of those lights I can attach to my Thinkpad so I can use it in darkened surrounding and see the K/B. Who can recommend a *good* USB...

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Last post by jhansman
Sun May 08, 2005 10:49 am
Post Your TP Benchmark

Last post by JHEM « Sun May 08, 2005 9:53 am
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by daeojkim » Tue Apr 12, 2005 11:30 pm

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*PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!!*
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*I thougth this would be nice to have as a cross reference to...

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Last post by JHEM
Sun May 08, 2005 9:53 am
Laptop Backpack

Last post by Lohengrin « Sat May 07, 2005 11:38 pm
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by Lohengrin » Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:24 pm

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Do you have any idea with this laptop backpack? I'm looking for extra laptop backpack for my 15 T42p. I...

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Last post by Lohengrin
Sat May 07, 2005 11:38 pm
Ultrabay Enhanced optical drives use proprietary connection!

Last post by DaveO « Sat May 07, 2005 8:50 pm
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by DaveO » Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:30 pm

I've been able to put all brands of 12.5mm DVD burners, Panasonic, LG, Pioneer, Toshiba, etc. draw and slot type, in many Thinkpads, from T20 to T30,...

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Last post by DaveO
Sat May 07, 2005 8:50 pm
bad keyboard

Last post by tony6264 « Sat May 07, 2005 5:01 pm
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by tony6264 » Wed May 04, 2005 4:59 pm

Hello, I am having a problem with my IBM 390X notebook....it needs a new keyboard because the letters G,H and also F4, esc, arrow up dont work...now...

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Last post by tony6264
Sat May 07, 2005 5:01 pm
Scrolling with the TouchPad

Last post by mattfromomaha « Sat May 07, 2005 9:38 am
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by Puggy » Fri May 06, 2005 2:21 pm

OMG!

I just discovered you can scroll any focused window by rubbing the edges (right and lower) of the touchpad. I was really envious of other...

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Last post by mattfromomaha
Sat May 07, 2005 9:38 am
External Keyboard on Port Replicator

Last post by mattfromomaha « Sat May 07, 2005 9:35 am
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by ambientscape » Sun May 01, 2005 7:29 am

I've just tried to fit a USB keyboard with a PS2 convertor so that I can fit into my PS2 (keyboard) connector. But it wouldn't work....but when I fit...

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Last post by mattfromomaha
Sat May 07, 2005 9:35 am
How does Dell D810 compare to IBM R51?

Last post by vk60402 « Fri May 06, 2005 7:03 am

by vk60402 » Fri May 06, 2005 7:03 am

Hi All,

I know that IBM thinkpads are the best in terms of quality/build/support, etc...

But I've never owned a business notebook fro HP or DELL,...

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Last post by vk60402
Fri May 06, 2005 7:03 am
Main HDD Migration and Data Transfer

Last post by selvan777 « Fri May 06, 2005 2:33 am
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by jack NYC » Thu May 05, 2005 10:54 am

I've ordered my new 60gig 7200rpm drive and I'm realizing now that the really big question is migration. What programs have people used and what were...

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Last post by selvan777
Fri May 06, 2005 2:33 am
NEC ND-6500A & Toshiba SD-R6472

Last post by MadeInJapan « Thu May 05, 2005 10:00 pm
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by rssb » Thu May 05, 2005 3:22 pm

Does anyone know how do these drives compare with each other , any specific drawbacks, which should be of concern.

NEC ND-6500A and Toshiba SD-R6472

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Last post by MadeInJapan
Thu May 05, 2005 10:00 pm
100GB drive from Toshiba

Last post by GoEatFood « Thu May 05, 2005 9:44 pm
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by Batuta » Fri Apr 15, 2005 12:00 am

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Last post by GoEatFood
Thu May 05, 2005 9:44 pm
best bluetooth printer solution?

Last post by BOHICA « Thu May 05, 2005 8:15 pm
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by a31pguy » Thu May 05, 2005 5:34 pm

BT printer adapter or bluetooth printer? Suggestions?

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Last post by BOHICA
Thu May 05, 2005 8:15 pm
ThinkPad 390e CD eject problem

Last post by EvanKon « Thu May 05, 2005 7:32 pm

by EvanKon » Thu May 05, 2005 7:32 pm

Hi,

Thinkpad 390e 2626-BOU, 366MHz, 192MB mem.

I have been pulling my hair out trying to figure this one out. On the combo drive, with power turned...

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Last post by EvanKon
Thu May 05, 2005 7:32 pm
How long does it take IBM to ship a replacment drive???

Last post by Kenn « Thu May 05, 2005 6:11 pm
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by ludu35 » Thu May 05, 2005 3:56 pm

anyone know, how many days does it take for IBM to ship a replacement hard drive to customer??? 3, 6, 7days or longer?

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Last post by Kenn
Thu May 05, 2005 6:11 pm
ThinkPad R52 18466NA good for games?

Last post by thePCxp « Thu May 05, 2005 5:33 pm
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by Fenix » Tue May 03, 2005 7:25 am

Well, it has a speedy 1.86GHz processor and a 64MB PCI Express graphics card. My purpose is to play a few games and get some schoolwork done. Mostly...

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Last post by thePCxp
Thu May 05, 2005 5:33 pm
Full Charge Capacity rather high

Last post by MagicBoy « Thu May 05, 2005 11:10 am
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by MagicBoy » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:11 am

My Mum's got an A21e on which the battery gauge has gone slightly nuts. The Full Charge Capacity of the battery (NiMH)is showing as 248Wh, when the...

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Last post by MagicBoy
Thu May 05, 2005 11:10 am
Arrrgggghhh!!! Disk Manager for Hitachi

Last post by jack NYC « Thu May 05, 2005 11:09 am
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by makai » Wed May 04, 2005 9:49 pm

My head hurts!! I've just spent hours trying to find some kind of link where I can download a Disk Manager for my Hitachi drive. I know Hitachi no...

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Last post by jack NYC
Thu May 05, 2005 11:09 am
Mini Black Bluetooth Mouse???

Last post by ludu35 « Thu May 05, 2005 12:38 am
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by ludu35 » Wed May 04, 2005 5:27 pm

hi,
Anyone know where I can get a mini BLACK Bluetooth Mouse for T42? Please advice, I am trying to get one that match with T42 color. Thanks

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Last post by ludu35
Thu May 05, 2005 12:38 am
Which is better: Dock II or Mini-Dock

Last post by The Weissman « Wed May 04, 2005 9:34 pm
Replies: 6
by The Weissman » Sun May 01, 2005 9:15 pm

I can get the Dock II (2877-10U) for $180 or the Mini-Dock (2878-10U)for $140 for my new T42 (2379-DXU). I've been reading up and these are the...

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Last post by The Weissman
Wed May 04, 2005 9:34 pm
HDD Performance Poll, How fast is good enough?

Last post by jdhurst « Wed May 04, 2005 5:11 pm
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by jack NYC » Wed May 04, 2005 1:53 pm

Concerning HDD upgrades:
It seems as though upgrading the main HDD is a great way to boost performance of an aging Thinkpad.
I would love to hear...

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Last post by jdhurst
Wed May 04, 2005 5:11 pm
Where to order 7K60? Warranty issue, and to those that have

Last post by egibbs « Wed May 04, 2005 1:24 pm
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by BoostedA4 » Tue May 03, 2005 3:03 pm

I just ordered a T43 that should arrive in two weeks. I like everything about its specs, but the HDD is a 40GB 5400rpm--smaller and slower than would...

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Last post by egibbs
Wed May 04, 2005 1:24 pm
Okay, seriously...How Secure is Biometric Fingerprint Reader

Last post by a31pguy « Wed May 04, 2005 12:26 pm
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by IBMorBust » Wed May 04, 2005 9:47 am

I need to know if the rumors of insecurity amongst T42 biometric fingerprint scanners are true.

There are rumors that people can defeat these using...

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Last post by a31pguy
Wed May 04, 2005 12:26 pm
Hotwired or not??

Last post by Leon « Wed May 04, 2005 9:06 am
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by LewB » Sun May 01, 2005 4:45 pm

I presume all of the new thinkpads are hot wired but cannot find specific information addressing this area. So the question is with the computer...

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Last post by Leon
Wed May 04, 2005 9:06 am
7K60 spinning noise

Last post by PetraM « Wed May 04, 2005 3:52 am
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by Torque » Sat Apr 23, 2005 4:45 am

Hello thinkpad forums :D

I've had my wonderful T41p since fall 2004, and I am very happy with it. When I got it, it was TOTALLY quiet. I mean, when...

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Last post by PetraM
Wed May 04, 2005 3:52 am
IBM should take up TURION

Last post by a_d_y_a « Wed May 04, 2005 1:21 am
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by a_d_y_a » Mon May 02, 2005 11:46 am

really they should what a kick butt combo that will be
imagine a TURION MT-34 in a IBM t43 chasis

that thing would fly right off the shelves...

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Last post by a_d_y_a
Wed May 04, 2005 1:21 am
To dock and or not to dock

Last post by DavidNZ « Tue May 03, 2005 10:43 pm
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by DavidNZ » Tue May 03, 2005 12:45 am

Haven't quite resolved to picking up the Ultrabase for my X, but started to wonder: if I am regularly plugging and unplugging USB peripherals (an...

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Last post by DavidNZ
Tue May 03, 2005 10:43 pm
CPU temp + USB Mouse

Last post by vovan « Tue May 03, 2005 10:44 am
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by vovan » Thu Apr 28, 2005 12:57 am

Hi,

I have R51 and find strange occurrence:

With slow performance (600Mhz) from battery - CPU temp is about 37C.
But when I have attached my USB...

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Last post by vovan
Tue May 03, 2005 10:44 am
Which Drive Should I get? 80GB IBM vs. 80GB Toshiba

Last post by GpsPasSion « Mon May 02, 2005 8:36 pm
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by ludu35 » Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:58 pm

hi all,
I have an option to get either:

Toshiba 80GB 5400rpm 16MB cache OR
IBM 80GB 5400rpm 8MB cache

Can anyone please tell me which one should I...

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Last post by GpsPasSion
Mon May 02, 2005 8:36 pm
Anyone own this TechStyle bag?

Last post by a31pguy « Mon May 02, 2005 4:57 pm
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by makai » Mon May 02, 2005 1:14 pm

I'm thinking of getting a new bag for my T41. I've read all kinds of posts here in the forum about bags, and someone mentioned that this company's...

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Last post by a31pguy
Mon May 02, 2005 4:57 pm
how hard is it to switch LCD's?

Last post by thinkie « Mon May 02, 2005 7:52 am
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by combustion » Sat Apr 16, 2005 5:24 pm

looking to upgrade my xga to a sxga.. how hard are lcd's to replace in t42's?

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Last post by thinkie
Mon May 02, 2005 7:52 am
Shame on me, I went astray ;-)

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by Batuta » Sat Apr 30, 2005 8:55 pm

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Mon May 02, 2005 2:00 am
dvd flicker

Last post by Inky « Sun May 01, 2005 10:31 pm
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by rustico » Sat Apr 30, 2005 2:49 pm

I realize that there are numerous possible answers to my inquiry and I am not certain what or how much information is needed in order to answer my...

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Last post by Inky
Sun May 01, 2005 10:31 pm
PCMCIA card adapter taking CF and SD cards??

Last post by ewthompson « Sun May 01, 2005 7:51 am
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by ewthompson » Fri Apr 29, 2005 6:45 pm

All,

I ordered my t42 yesterday..it should ship by the 14th. I am searching for a card reader that takes compact flash II, AND SD cards. I've...

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Last post by ewthompson
Sun May 01, 2005 7:51 am
Dead pixel???

Last post by tbu3 « Sun May 01, 2005 7:16 am
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by tbu3 » Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:44 am

For about 3 weeks now I've been noticing tiny white spots on my screen. They only appear one at a time and usually disappear when I reboot. Are these...

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Last post by tbu3
Sun May 01, 2005 7:16 am
HELP - big problem.....

Last post by 390E77 « Sun May 01, 2005 3:39 am
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by 390E77 » Sat Apr 30, 2005 2:17 am

Hi to all.
ok here is the story. I bought a battery board off eBay. So i took my laptop apart, put the component in, put it back together, and now my...

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Sun May 01, 2005 3:39 am

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