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OS-free (or Free OS) Thinkpads

Last post by egibbs « Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:57 am
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by onix » Mon Feb 26, 2007 3:20 pm

I am not sure the T60 is the right forum for this question, but it is the only one I follow, and seems to have the most advanced and sophisticated...

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Last post by egibbs
Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:57 am
Essential/Favourite Software

Last post by DrummerDave « Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:41 pm
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by robegusn » Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:33 pm

I am just curious what everyone considers as essential software.

When I get a new laptop it always takes a while to get everything just the way I...

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Last post by DrummerDave
Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:41 pm
Ever have your Laptop delivered before their ship date?

Last post by Brillig « Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:23 pm
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by Brillig » Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:23 pm

I'm trying to be optimistic. This is my second purchase attempt from Lenovo, and I've not often heard good things. The last time I tried to purchase...

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Last post by Brillig
Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:23 pm
Thinkpad G41 and A31p - rave :)

Last post by schen « Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:42 pm
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by gator » Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:33 am

I happened to see a G41 and a A31p, both with the famous UXGA (first time I am seeing an UXGA) LCD on campus today and holy mother of god, they are...

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Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:42 pm
Idea for s/w pre-loads on notebooks & Lenovo's response

Last post by andyP « Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:37 am
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by K. Eng » Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:14 pm

I am sure that many of you, like me, are annoyed with the amount of pre-loaded junk on notebook computers.

Why don't computer manufacturers just...

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Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:37 am
Lenovo to Sell Thinkpads in Circuit City Stores

Last post by GomJabbar « Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:24 am
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by ryengineer » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:53 pm

I just came across this thing today so thought it could be worth sharing with those of you who still don't know about this deal.

Lenovo to Sell...

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Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:24 am
T60 at Circuit City

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by jeffm » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:27 am

I thought some of you might like to know that Circuit City is now offering the widescreen T60 at local stores:

Not the best deal I've seen on a...

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Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:27 am
WS Thinkpads available in circuit city!

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by gator » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:11 am

Select ThinkPad T60 widescreen and Lenovo N100 notebook PCs at select Circuit City locations.

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Last post by gator
Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:11 am
Why is SXGA preferred over XGA?

Last post by Paul Pavlik « Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:40 pm
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by Thinkpad_T43_Fan » Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:59 am

I've been advised that the SXGA screen is much more desirable than XGA.

I'd like to find out why.

Personally I like the XGA screen better, because...

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Last post by Paul Pavlik
Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:40 pm
Which one to buy???

Last post by underclocker « Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:58 pm
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by guizado » Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:29 am

Hi, guys, after being a happy owner of a A20p, which is dead due to my own fault, ive decided on buying another Thinkpad.
After having a look on ebay...

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Last post by underclocker
Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:58 pm
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution Information

Last post by ccrawford@markbis.com « Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:55 pm
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by ccrawford@markbis.com » Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:57 pm

I'm looking for a way to contact tech support for Client Security Solution questions or to find a knowledgeable person to contact.

I want to know...

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Last post by ccrawford@markbis.com
Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:55 pm
Thinkpad x80?

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:25 pm
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by denten » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:07 am

ThinkPad X60 must be more than seven months old now (non-tablet). Has anyone heard whether or when we can expect a new model in the X lineup?

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Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:25 pm
** Lenovo Group Ltd. ** Stock Price and Company NEWS

Last post by rleo25 « Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:33 am
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by BillMorrow » Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:58 am

Lenovo Group LtdOTC:LNVGY

Bid 7.80Ask 7.90 B/A Size 500 x 500 High 0.00 Low 0.00 Vol. 0 (Opening 14-dec-2006)

Latest News

Lenovo Names Cuong...

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Last post by rleo25
Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:33 am
Quick Trivia Question

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:57 pm
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by SMurf » Tue Feb 06, 2007 5:58 pm

Hello,

Does anyone know which Thinkpad was the first to feature OpenGL hardware acceleration? Reading through posts, I've deduced that it was after...

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Last post by AlphaKilo470
Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:57 pm
Qn on international warranty when I buy from Lenovo USA

Last post by Norristrev « Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:46 pm
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by alfred_62 » Fri Nov 24, 2006 11:56 am

Hi guys

I live in Singapore.

I find that the thinkpads in USA are generally much more cheaper than in SG.

If I purchase a laptop from Lenovo...

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Last post by Norristrev
Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:46 pm
Does anyone know when new tpads are likely to be introduced?

Last post by kamaleon « Sun Feb 04, 2007 2:54 pm
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by kamaleon » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:04 am

Hi there.

Being a noob on this tpad world, i'm wondering if there's a few traditional times of the year / dates when lenovo will introduce new...

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Last post by kamaleon
Sun Feb 04, 2007 2:54 pm
Magic Devices, Germany = don't buy

Last post by 2647-4EG « Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:32 pm
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by felixdv » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:50 pm

Hello

This thread is mainly directed at potential buyers of a Thinkpad notebook in Germany. These are my experiences with a German store Magic...

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Last post by 2647-4EG
Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:32 pm
list of 32 and 64-bit capable systems?

Last post by tomh009 « Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:24 pm
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by georgeb » Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:56 pm

this may be a total noob question (apologies if that is the case) but is there a place to see which thinkpads are 32 or 64-bit capable?

georgeb

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Last post by tomh009
Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:24 pm
When will Lenovo begin shipping Vista on new Thinkpads?

Last post by JaneL « Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:37 pm
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by JonathanGennick » Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:33 pm

Does anyone know when Vista will be the default o/s on new Thinkpads?

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Last post by JaneL
Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:37 pm
IBM and SANYO Demonstrate Fuel Cell Prototype for ThinkPads

Last post by WarMachine « Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:45 am
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by hausman » Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:58 am

IBM and SANYO Demonstrate Fuel Cell Prototype for ThinkPad Notebooks IBM and SANYO Electric today unveiled initial plans for a prototype micro direct...

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Last post by WarMachine
Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:45 am
Resetting the clock on a ThinkPad warranty...

Last post by underclocker « Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:01 am
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by underclocker » Fri Jan 26, 2007 5:26 pm

This may help others in the same situation.

Based on the warranty lookup feature on lenovo.com, I picked up a T43 that was clearly sitting in...

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Last post by underclocker
Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:01 am
Software Inventory Tool

Last post by collector_edi « Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:03 am
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by collector_edi » Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:26 pm

Any tried and true products that this board recommends? I want to re-install the image for my T60p. Prior to doing so I would like to generate a...

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Last post by collector_edi
Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:03 am
Cleaning of T-60 Lid & Screen

Last post by cj3209 « Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:20 pm
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by Truthfinder » Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:31 am

Can anyone give me the best way to clean both the screen and the lid (TOP) of my T-60.

I used to own a T-30 and after cleaning the lid, I noticed it...

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Last post by cj3209
Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:20 pm
Do PIII-M and P-M Share The Same Socket Type?

Last post by jamiphar « Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:01 pm
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by jamiphar » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:10 pm

Do PIII-M and P-M share the same socket type?
And is there any chance that a P-M would work in a PIII-M machine (like how a PIII will work in a 600E)?

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Last post by jamiphar
Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:01 pm
Recent Christmas Order - My Experience

Last post by RUSH2112 « Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:53 pm
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by techflavor » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:47 am

I always see new threads about people complaining about Lenovo taking over IBM's PC division. Most people are worried about less quality, poor...

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Last post by RUSH2112
Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:53 pm
Another IBM EasyServ Ordeal

Last post by Ken Fox « Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:02 am
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by ipatent » Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:22 pm

I purchased a ThinkPad T43p, type 2687D5U around May 2005. It came with a three year warranty. Several months ago, the display failed. I called IBM...

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Last post by Ken Fox
Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:02 am
Sony Batterys - Lenovo Recall!!!

Last post by cb474 « Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:03 pm
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by rscosworth » Wed Sep 27, 2006 6:57 am
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Have a look at this guys...

Cheers
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Last post by cb474
Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:03 pm
Why do they have to make it so hard?

Last post by sapibobo « Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:30 pm
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by benplaut » Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:53 am

I don't want the best of both worlds, i want the best of all three!

The thinkpad line has alot of very similar laptops, at similar prices. Maybe...

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Last post by sapibobo
Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:30 pm
Problems at Lenovo. What is really going on?

Last post by fbrdphreak « Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:38 pm
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by avesuni » Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:53 am

Questions:

1) Does anyone know with which batteries the current T60p-models are shipping? I just ordered a 14 2007-8J, and I'm getting conflicting...

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Last post by fbrdphreak
Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:38 pm
Buying a New Thinkpad? Link through FATWALLET

Last post by pianowizard « Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:57 pm
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by Ken Fox » Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:41 am

Fatwallet.com is an internet deals website. For those of you not familiar with it, after a 1 minute registration of your email address, the website...

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Last post by pianowizard
Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:57 pm
Need a New Thinkpad - When will Lenovo make a good one?

Last post by GomJabbar « Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:14 pm
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by jlward4th » Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:22 pm

I have been waiting for Lenovo to produce a laptop with great screen resolution & WWAN for sometime... Here is what I want:

Wireless Wide Area...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:14 pm
Santa Rosa in April/May?

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by gator » Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:26 pm

Intel Centrino Pro Logo and Branding Revealed

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Last post by gator
Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:26 pm
Y-Claim classification, what does this mean?

Last post by xbytes « Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:57 pm
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by xbytes » Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:55 am

I have read about N-Claim and S-Claim but can't find any info on Y-Claim, thinking about buy a thinkpad from thinkpadworld ebay shop, I have read a...

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Last post by xbytes
Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:57 pm
where to buy trackpoint

Last post by cinemafia « Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:44 pm
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by shiyang » Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:15 pm

Hey guys,

Any ideas where can get more trackpoint caps for real cheap?

my soft dome of 2 years is wearing flat, and the cat's tougue thing is...

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Last post by cinemafia
Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:44 pm
Lenovo parts dept. charges 390$ on holiday orders

Last post by NS « Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:04 am
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by liquidous » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:01 pm

I just about fell off my chair when i called the parts department (which took me about a week, and 3 representatives to get me the information i was...

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Last post by NS
Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:04 am
my thinkpad turns on the tv

Last post by liquidous « Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:04 pm
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by zd323 » Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:16 am

I'm sitting here in my friend's living room using my X40... then the TV suddenly turns on all by itself. My friend informs this this has happened...

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Last post by liquidous
Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:04 pm
Favorite Fn key placement

Last post by lev « Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:15 pm
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by Puppy » Wed Dec 27, 2006 7:23 am

Would you like to change traditional IBM key placement to different place on the keyboard ? Windows keys are not considered since it is usually...

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Last post by lev
Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:15 pm
No longer need On-site scheduled for Tuesday, what do I do?

Last post by Bob34 « Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:59 am

by Bob34 » Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:59 am

Here's the deal, I received my laptop on the December 27th and 1 hour into turning it on it crashed. Then continued crashing on Boot, obviously my...

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Last post by Bob34
Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:59 am
I dont like Lenovo returns policy

Last post by dr_st « Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:58 am
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by ronan_zj » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:51 pm

For a new Product that is unopened and still in it's sealed package, you may return it to Lenovo for any reason within 21 days of the date of invoice...

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Last post by dr_st
Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:58 am
Too many accessories??

Last post by Phazer « Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:12 am
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by Phazer » Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:11 pm

I've slowly been converting from HP desktops to IBM laptops. When I first started this, I was loving all the extra desk space and lack of cables...

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Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:12 am
Speculation: 17" Thinkpad?

Last post by beeblebrox « Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:26 pm
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by RUSH2112 » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:21 pm

I was just wondering, do you think Lenovo will intoduce a 17 Widescreen Thinkpad? Maybe in the form of a reincarnated A or G Series.

There is...

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Last post by beeblebrox
Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:26 pm
What is Lenovo cancellation policy?

Last post by Vicster « Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:29 pm
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by Vicster » Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:53 am

I purchased a new T43 from the website on 12/4, and it was scheduled to ship on 12/21. This seemed like a long time then! After not hearing anything...

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Last post by Vicster
Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:29 pm
How do you know if your ThinkPad comes with a Vista sticker?

Last post by GomJabbar « Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:26 am
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by bontistic » Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:33 am

I mean, without opening the box?

Thanks!

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Last post by GomJabbar
Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:26 am
Favorite Trackpoint Cover

Last post by rkawakami « Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:21 pm
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by RUSH2112 » Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:03 pm

This has probably been covered in the past, but I feel its a worthy discussion.
What's your favorite type of trackpoint cover?

BTW, If I missed one,...

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Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:21 pm
Memory For t60p 200784u Opinions

Last post by pianowizard « Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:54 pm
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by ennma » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:46 pm

on this link

what do you guys think of the price, and would the majority of you use this emory for the t60p ?

I see alot of posting of Kingston...

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Last post by pianowizard
Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:54 pm
Did I read this correctly? FREE Messenger Case?

Last post by intelliot « Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:35 am
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by bontistic » Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:34 am
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Based on the VISA and Lenovo employee discount promo, carrying case is FREE when you use VISA. What does this mean?

Link

Moderator edit: Changed...
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Last post by intelliot
Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:35 am
I never saw T60 14 " with ips, darn it

Last post by meshua « Sun Dec 17, 2006 6:03 am
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by ennma » Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:56 pm

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Last post by meshua
Sun Dec 17, 2006 6:03 am
New Fujitsu 250GB and 300GB Laptop HDs!

Last post by beeblebrox « Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:50 am
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by JHEM » Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:51 pm

Copied from a post to the Thinkpad Mail List by Dave Goldman:

Today Fujitsu announced a new line of laptop (2.5 ) hard drives with 250GB and 300GB...

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Last post by beeblebrox
Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:50 am
Lenovo Repair/Support Quality Sucks

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:56 pm
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by RolloM » Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:55 pm

Hi,

I recently had a ThinkPad T42 repaired due to a mainboard failure (display had stayed dark). After the mainboard had been replaced, sound was...

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Last post by tfflivemb2
Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:56 pm
Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Last post by tomh009 « Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:30 pm
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by rleo25 » Thu Nov 23, 2006 5:50 pm

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you my american friends wherever you are, and enjoy with your beloved ones... including our Thinkpad babies

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Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:30 pm

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