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Does a Lenovo exist with these specific features?

Last post by ZaZ « Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:21 pm
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by SailingAway » Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:51 pm

I'm looking for a Lenovo laptop that has the following features.

Small form factor (around 12 -13 )
Intel Core i5
HDMI output
Graphics card capable...

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Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:21 pm
T400 shutdown really a issue?

Last post by MikeCL « Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:12 pm
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by MikeCL » Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:59 pm

I'm starting to hear about shutdown issues with the T400 and being plugged in with the power adapter and battery, is it that big of an issue?

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Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:12 pm
T400 bluetooth

Last post by MikeCL « Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:07 pm
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by MikeCL » Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:52 pm

Did they all come with bluetooth? I want to say yes but I feel I should ask first.

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Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:07 pm
Using a 19V AC Adapter with a 20V Thinkpad

Last post by pierre04 « Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:59 am
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by pierre04 » Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:30 pm

Hi all,

My X60 AC adapter died recently. It was a 65W 20V PSU.

I have a 90W 19V spare adapter (from a packard bell laptop) and I am thinking of...

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Last post by pierre04
Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:59 am
Looking for the quiestest possible dual core 4:3 thinkpad

Last post by ZaZ « Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:48 am
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by taiwwa » Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:31 pm

:-)

I actually have a T61p 14 4:3 screen. I recently installed fuduntu and was greatly impressed.

So basically, I'm wondering which dual core...

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Last post by ZaZ
Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:48 am
When is the Helix available to order?

Last post by TheKeyboards « Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:34 pm

by TheKeyboards » Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:34 pm

I keep seeing delays. They say it ships in April. Well where is it?

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Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:34 pm
Software to Check the Originality of the Thinkpad Hardware

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:48 am
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by kerenbanget69 » Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:35 am

Is there any Software to Check the Originality of the Thinkpad Hardware including the FRU of the hardware?

I want to use that software when i bought...

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Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:48 am
T61 vs T400

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:30 pm
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by white avenger » Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:55 pm

I currently have a T42 and I wan to get something a bit newer.I've narrowed the choices down to either a T61 or a T400, either of which I can get at...

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Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:30 pm
It is just me or do other hate Win8

Last post by killer « Sun Mar 31, 2013 6:09 pm
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by Greg Gebhardt » Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:29 am
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I do not want Win8 on all of my new laptops and it looks like MS is not going to give us a choice. I really think this is the biggest flop for MS...
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Sun Mar 31, 2013 6:09 pm
2 questions: Access Connections - External Monitor on boot

Last post by rebop « Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:57 pm
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by rebop » Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:08 am

FINALLY got my new W530 configured and fixed the 2 showstopper issues preventing me from making the cut over. I am now using it daily but two...

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Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:57 pm
How do I make a recovery DVD without the original OS?

Last post by twistero « Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:23 pm
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by Jason404 » Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:39 am

I reinstalled over the original OS installation that came with my X220, but I did not delete the recovery partition. It is still intact.

I didn't...

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Last post by twistero
Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:23 pm
Lenovo's missing dock stands

Last post by misfit « Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:30 pm
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by davidhbrown » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:56 am

One of the two main reasons I don't use a Mac any more (the other is that they still haven't fixed the Finder after breaking it in OS X) is that they...

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Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:30 pm
Considering an X60/t and X200/t

Last post by ZaZ « Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:18 am
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by t140568 » Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:41 pm

1. Does an X60/61/t have enough power to do a lot of drawing in GIMP 2.8 running Ubuntu 12.10 x64 or should I go with an X200/t?
2. Will the tablets...

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Last post by ZaZ
Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:18 am
T500 Detailed Specification question

Last post by emeraldgirl08 « Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:22 am
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by skibol71 » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:40 am

Hello ThinkMasters!
Recently I was thinking about buying Thinkpad T400 or T500. I've been searching on e-bay the best offers with ATI switchable...

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Last post by emeraldgirl08
Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:22 am
bug in Lenovo Power Manager ?

Last post by pjc30943 « Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:25 pm
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by pjc30943 » Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:23 pm

On my w530 I created a new power profile in Lenovo Power Manager, but no matter how many times I change it to NOT require a password on wakeup from...

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Last post by pjc30943
Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:25 pm
Detecting Mini Dock Plus Series 3 dock presence

Last post by racc « Sat Mar 16, 2013 5:09 pm

by racc » Sat Mar 16, 2013 5:09 pm

I am using T410s with a ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 dock. I want computer to select display configuration automatically based on docked/undocked...

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Last post by racc
Sat Mar 16, 2013 5:09 pm
Wireless N in older TP's possible? (up to now only wifi G)

Last post by cogitordi « Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:07 pm
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by jwege » Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:22 am

I've got some IBM TP's (R31, R40, R52, T42) which work quite well for me, so, I do not see a need for new PC's at this time.

The only thing I am...

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Last post by cogitordi
Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:07 pm
What does pressing ESC at POST screen exactly do?

Last post by rkawakami « Sun Mar 10, 2013 7:43 pm
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by lindycogito » Sun Mar 10, 2013 7:05 pm

So what does pressing ESC at the POST screen exactly do for Thinkpads? Not sure if it depends on the model / BIOS; but in my case I am talking about...

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Last post by rkawakami
Sun Mar 10, 2013 7:43 pm
working off SSD, vs ultrabay HDD, vs usb HDD

Last post by allen « Sun Mar 10, 2013 4:34 pm
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by allen » Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:14 am

hi,
i'm wondering which drive location would be the best for working on files in photoshop cs6.

i have win xp and PS running on my t60p primary...

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Last post by allen
Sun Mar 10, 2013 4:34 pm
Crucial M4 256GB SSD: Device Read Errors

Last post by crashnburn « Sat Mar 09, 2013 4:39 am
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by crashnburn » Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:53 pm

I posted this on crucial forums and have posted lot of Chkdsk and CrystalDiskInfo details.

Thoughts and comments from the experts here.

PS: I am...

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Last post by crashnburn
Sat Mar 09, 2013 4:39 am
Thinkvantage System Update 5- App Crashes & now wont start

Last post by crashnburn « Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:42 pm

by crashnburn » Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:42 pm

Thinkvantage System Update 5- App Crashes & now wont start

x61T - Win 7 SP1 64

App Crashes on certain DLL etc.

I've uninstalled previous TVSU 5...

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Last post by crashnburn
Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:42 pm
3G modem - use generic or rebranded Lenovo?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:27 pm
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by czatlantis » Fri Mar 08, 2013 6:03 am

Hello, I want to buy 3G modem for my X220i Tablet. I know I have to buy correct model number but can I just buy generic Ericsson F5521gw or I have to...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:27 pm
Suggestions for 2012 Win 7 14" Multimedia laptop?

Last post by BruisedQuasar « Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:23 am
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by BruisedQuasar » Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:05 am

I have a 14 Edge 019923U with 2.3Mhz dual core AMD Turion that plays and streams video well. except I cannot get audio when I use HDMI, under...

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Last post by BruisedQuasar
Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:23 am
T43 vs T61

Last post by syrenab « Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:28 pm
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by syrenab » Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:32 am

I have an opportunity to buy T43 or T61 at approc same price.
I currently have T$2 and T43.
Any suggestions which is better buy?
Bill :?:

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Last post by syrenab
Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:28 pm
feedback wanted from developers using X61 to X230

Last post by Georgeolivergo « Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:39 pm
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by Georgeolivergo » Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:13 pm

hi,

In my endless quest to find a suitable replacement for my x41t I've been looking for developers describing their usage experience of the...

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Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:39 pm
hard drive problems - please help

Last post by alfio « Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:48 pm
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by alfio » Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:58 pm

hello all

it has not been a good day today. i think i accidentally screwed up the hard drive in my T43

for no more than 3 seconds i rested my...

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Last post by alfio
Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:48 pm
Slop where the monitor connects to the base - easy fix?

Last post by Tõnis « Sat Mar 02, 2013 5:23 pm
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by Tõnis » Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:24 pm

My R61 has developed some slop on the right side where the screen connects to the vertical piece that sticks up from the base. I can grab the monitor...

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Last post by Tõnis
Sat Mar 02, 2013 5:23 pm
7mm Compatible SSD List

Last post by skinnie « Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:03 am
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by visionviper » Thu May 19, 2011 12:12 pm

Last update: November 24th, 2011

Perfect fit:
Micron C400-series (MTFDDAK- part numbers)
Micron C300-series (MTFDDAK- part numbers)
Samsung 830...

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Last post by skinnie
Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:03 am
Can a battery just die suddenly?

Last post by gw74 « Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:57 pm
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by dwilsonfl » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:34 pm

On vacation and using my X60t with Win 8. Use it on battery all day and plug it in every night. Ran it down last night and plugged it in. Used it a...

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Last post by gw74
Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:57 pm
Which Thinkpads have an Hdmi output

Last post by Neil « Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:01 pm
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by behar1 » Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:51 pm

Can anyone of you good folks can point me to Thinkpads with an hdmi output please.

I'm still using my T60P which works like a champ but I would like...

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Last post by Neil
Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:01 pm
Tablet ThinkPad for Student/Programmer

Last post by bretahrnek « Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:02 pm
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by ATXChris » Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:36 am

Hello guys, I'm back again with another plea for a recommendation. I am going to be attending college soon for Technical Support (with classes...

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Last post by bretahrnek
Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:02 pm
Using a 170w Power Supply for other ThinkPads????

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:49 am
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by Fixed_Rider » Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:52 pm

Fellow ThinkPadders,

I have a question as it pertains to power supplies.

I now have a work issued W520 that requires a 170w power supply.
I also...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:49 am
GPT formatted Barracuda XT not recognized

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:53 am
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by ChugokuOtaku » Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:33 pm

I purchased a 3TB Seagate Goflex Desk USB 3.0 external harddrive a while back, and have been using it with no issues. When I first hooked up the...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:53 am
Headless Thinkpad workstation?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:21 pm
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by Olwe » Sat Feb 16, 2013 12:43 am

I just saw at willowgarage.com a video . (Roughly at 1:26) Does anyone know how this thing was made? Did it come headless, or was it chopped?

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Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:21 pm
Connect to TV

Last post by beekeeper42 « Fri Feb 15, 2013 1:36 pm
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by beekeeper42 » Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:46 pm

I frequently use my T-43 after hours to watch movies on HULU. That works fine. Can someone explain how I can wire the T-43 to our Mitsubishi TV (WS...

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Last post by beekeeper42
Fri Feb 15, 2013 1:36 pm
Problem w/ Integrated Camera Z61m Win7

Last post by mklym « Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:53 pm
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by mklym » Sat Feb 09, 2013 3:23 pm

I have installed Win7 Ultimate 32-bit on my Z61m. I can not get the camera working. It does not show in Device Manager. I have tried different...

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Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:53 pm
: IBM ps2 Ultranav Keyboard in Windows 7

Last post by riff « Fri Feb 08, 2013 6:51 am
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by riff » Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:20 pm

Howdy,

I have bought an IBM PS2 ultranav keyboard, and I get to use the mousepad as well as
the keyboard but I can´t get the trackpoint to work....

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Fri Feb 08, 2013 6:51 am
New, cheaper, Lenovo X201 replacement

Last post by DaKKS « Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:34 am
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by DaKKS » Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:54 am

I've been thinking of replacing my X201 with something else since the graphics is terrible. I honestly cant stand it any more and a eGPU solutions...

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Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:34 am
List of ThinkPads in order of year they were made?

Last post by newtothis « Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:44 am
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by newtothis » Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:21 am

Hi
Does anyone know of anywhere online that I can get a list of IBM Thinkpads in the order of the year they were made please?

Many thanks :)

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Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:44 am
USB keyboard trackpoint physically hard to move - help(!)

Last post by AMATX « Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:04 pm

by AMATX » Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:04 pm

Hi all - I have a USB keyboard(p/n 55y9053) on which the trackpoint is very difficult to move. I'm talking hard to push the actual trackpoint stick,...

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Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:04 pm
Intel 5300 AGN on G with Linksys E900 N-How do I switch it?

Last post by Slick_tu « Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:13 am
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by Slick_tu » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:12 pm

I have a T500 with the Intel WIFI Link 5300 AGN and a Linksys E900 N wireless router. I just noticed it's on ch. 9 G. Linksys says I have to pay $40...

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Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:13 am
lattest videocard (DVI/dport/HDMI) for advanced dock

Last post by Utwig « Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:59 pm

by Utwig » Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:59 pm

Hi, I want to connect dual HP ZR2440w 24 screens to R60 (has Radeon X1300).

I plan to buy Advanced dock (if anyone has one for sale, make an offer)...

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Last post by Utwig
Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:59 pm
New Hard Drive, no recovery disks

Last post by Phix28 « Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:57 am
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by dwilsonfl » Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:54 am

Bought the parts for an x60s from fellow forum members. Finally worked through some glitches and it's alive. Running Ubuntu, that is. That's not...

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Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:57 am
Slow startup of fingerprint reader

Last post by Bánh mì « Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:58 pm

by Bánh mì » Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:58 pm

After tweaking my partitions it seems the Fingerprint Reader is slow to start up. Already did a repair install of the software as well as a...

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Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:58 pm
ATTN: Any Acronis True Image 2013 folks -- Splash Screen??

Last post by Bánh mì « Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:54 pm
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by robert213 » Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:29 pm

Problem: After installing Acronis True Image 2013, during Windows startup, an Acronis Splash Screen appears -- asking me to run either Acronis True...

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Last post by Bánh mì
Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:54 pm
SB Live Audigy ZS2 Notebook. 1

Last post by Raceboy « Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:35 am
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by raket » Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:11 pm

As i having my Sennheiser HD-25 headphones with 70hm i finally decided to go for the SB Live Audigy ZS2 Notebook pcmcia card so i can change...

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Last post by Raceboy
Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:35 am
1TB 7200rpm drives for ultrabay? jan 2013

Last post by allen « Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:47 am

by allen » Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:47 am

hi,
every couple years my t60p's ultrabay HDD gets full, and i need to upgrade to a larger one.
the last one is hitachi travelstar 7200rpm 750GB...

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Last post by allen
Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:47 am
Showroom in Philadelphia?

Last post by schmaud « Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:33 am

by schmaud » Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:33 am

Hallo,

does anybody know a place where current t and x-series are on display in (downtown) Philadelphia?
I need to replace my x60s soon, and are not...

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Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:33 am
Best place to get batteries for older Thinkpad models

Last post by rkawakami « Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:49 pm
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by qviri » Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:14 am

I'm looking for a couple of batteries for some older Thinkpads, specifically a T60p and an X200.

Is there a currently acclaimed best source or...

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Last post by rkawakami
Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:49 pm
Lenovo mice: are they any good?

Last post by Bánh mì « Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:44 pm
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by Nickolai » Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:40 pm

Are any Lenovo mice actually any good?

I don't believe in such thing as good, for laptop . IMO mice are either good or not. High resolution is an...

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Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:44 pm

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