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FCC pics of the X41 tablet PC...

Last post by atlacatl « Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:57 pm
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by atlacatl » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:27 pm

Looks legit to me...

Enjoy...

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Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:57 pm
Intel 64-bit Mobile Processor

Last post by K. Eng « Thu Apr 21, 2005 3:56 pm
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by dfumento » Mon Apr 18, 2005 9:08 pm

From a Digitimes e-mail:

Note: An April 15 article incorrectly stated that Intel would push back the launch of its Yonah CPU to the second quarter...

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Last post by K. Eng
Thu Apr 21, 2005 3:56 pm
Retail availability

Last post by mattfromomaha « Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:25 am
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by dz » Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:25 pm

I feel very frustrated / stupid over this. I *want* to buy a Thinkpad T series (4 of them, actually), but I would like to put my hands on one, use...

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Last post by mattfromomaha
Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:25 am
bad ibm sales service

Last post by Rob Mayercik « Fri Apr 15, 2005 1:33 pm
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by bapou » Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:23 pm

Hi,

Since more than four weeks I try to get an IBM X40 Thinkpad directly from IBM.
The notebook was a special GSA offer on IBM.com. The first sales...

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Last post by Rob Mayercik
Fri Apr 15, 2005 1:33 pm
IBM mailinglist

Last post by Benja « Fri Apr 15, 2005 2:25 am
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by Benja » Thu Apr 14, 2005 5:01 pm

Hi

I tried to access the IBM mailinglist. I tried this url but it does not work.
Can anybody tell me how I can access that mailing list ? The archiv...

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Fri Apr 15, 2005 2:25 am
IBM Hiring Firefox Programmers

Last post by Batuta « Thu Apr 14, 2005 11:08 am
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by dd » Thu Apr 14, 2005 2:21 am

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Thu Apr 14, 2005 11:08 am
Sanyo, IBM develop ThinkPad fuel cell

Last post by Batuta « Wed Apr 13, 2005 9:39 am
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by Steve007 » Tue Apr 12, 2005 4:12 am

There's been talk of fuel cells for years, I am very surprised to read that these things are still at the prototype stage :?

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Last post by Batuta
Wed Apr 13, 2005 9:39 am
Keyboard Question

Last post by thePCxp « Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:52 pm
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by thePCxp » Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:51 pm

My ThinkPad's Fn key doesn't work and I need to get a new keyboard. My question is can I get a new keyboard free-of-charge while my ThinkPad is on...

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Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:52 pm
NEED ASSISTANCE ON SELECTING A THINKPAD

Last post by stgreek « Tue Apr 12, 2005 5:47 am
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by feejeean » Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:24 pm

Hi Guys !!

Appreciate your advice(s) ?!?

Am about to buy a laptop as I will be traveling abroad a lot this year (at least twice a month) so need...

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Tue Apr 12, 2005 5:47 am
Possible to hide posts by certain posters?

Last post by BillMorrow « Tue Apr 05, 2005 5:02 pm
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by Edward Mendelson » Tue Apr 05, 2005 3:24 pm

A general question about options for this board:

Is there a way for individual users to hide messages from one or more other users? For example,...

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Tue Apr 05, 2005 5:02 pm
Active Protection System

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by lutami » Fri Apr 01, 2005 4:09 pm

Just out of interest does any-one know what model first featured the APS.

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Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:25 am
IBMBLU???

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by gazingwa » Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:47 pm

What do you say Bill, give out his E-mail and we'll sign him up on every spam board we can find, see how he likes junk mail???

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Last post by jdhurst
Sun Apr 03, 2005 12:49 pm
wireless router query.

Last post by carbon_unit « Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:54 am
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by corleone » Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:29 am

Whenever i have a question about hardward for my T42 I know right where to come.

I live in a very large (2500 sq ft) house and want to set up a...

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Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:54 am
Wanted to share: New 6 cel IBM battery $63 ($69 shipped)

Last post by IBMorBust « Wed Mar 30, 2005 1:12 am
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by IBMorBust » Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:56 pm

I wanted to wait until I received it and tested it before endorsing it. Well, it arrived today.

I bought a brand new (not refurb) factory IBM 6 cell...

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Wed Mar 30, 2005 1:12 am
Glossy screens? Widescreens?

Last post by K. Eng « Sun Mar 27, 2005 9:18 am
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by intprosecutor » Sun Mar 27, 2005 5:34 am

My buddy says that glossy screens, not on Flexview or other TP screens, are the new way to go. Also likes the 15.4.

Any news on if TP will intro....

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Last post by K. Eng
Sun Mar 27, 2005 9:18 am
help help help

Last post by JaneL « Thu Mar 24, 2005 12:32 pm
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by puvan » Thu Mar 24, 2005 12:31 pm

Hello,
I am having a problem with my Think pad and maybe someone can help me please. I write long documents that i need to at times sit back and...

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Last post by JaneL
Thu Mar 24, 2005 12:32 pm
Bluetooth wireless keyboard & mouse - which one?

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by kobepm » Wed Mar 23, 2005 2:41 pm

Greetings.

I want to get a bluetooth wireless keyboard & mouse to go with the 19 flat monitor setup for my T42.

There's a lot out there....Iomega,...

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Wed Mar 23, 2005 2:41 pm
Who is the guest in the new TP UK TV advert ?

Last post by ian « Mon Mar 21, 2005 2:18 am
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by g8ina » Sun Mar 20, 2005 11:54 am

New advert showing the fingerprint scanner, and the colleague makes a funny nunununuh noise, then a guest star corrects him.

Who is the star, and...

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Last post by ian
Mon Mar 21, 2005 2:18 am
Wow! Buy a new battery

Last post by JonathanGennick « Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:16 pm
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by JonathanGennick » Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:03 am

While playing around w/Linux the other week, I discovered that Thinkpad batteries keep track of their last full charge, so that you can compare it to...

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Last post by JonathanGennick
Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:16 pm
Considering joining the family

Last post by mattfromomaha « Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:49 am
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by bbray » Sat Mar 05, 2005 11:19 pm

After using Macs and Vaios for years, I need to switch to a mobile workstation in order to run SolidWorks. With the best-offered video cards, the...

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Last post by mattfromomaha
Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:49 am
IBM Certified Used Notebook Warranty?

Last post by Thinker « Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:21 pm
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by Nomad-Man » Tue Mar 15, 2005 12:34 am

If I buy a used notebook directly from the IBM certified used notebooks section on their website.
Am I able to upgrade the warranty (comes with a 1...

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Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:21 pm
Anyone ever WASHED or CLEANED their Radtech Powersleevz?

Last post by kjarrett « Sun Mar 06, 2005 11:06 am
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by kjarrett » Sun Mar 06, 2005 10:05 am

Just wondering. The site says they can be machine washed. I emailed them for clarification. I don't want to permeate mine with some detergent that...

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Sun Mar 06, 2005 11:06 am
[PICTURE] Widescreen ThinkPad! [pics of guts only!, s/ bill]

Last post by BillMorrow « Sat Mar 05, 2005 1:32 pm
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by edmonton » Fri Mar 04, 2005 5:57 pm

(Chinese website)

New widescreen ThinkPad.

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Last post by BillMorrow
Sat Mar 05, 2005 1:32 pm
Price drops on Thinkpads, AGAIN!!

Last post by redsb3 « Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:44 am

by redsb3 » Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:44 am

Perusing the IBM site this morning, I noticed that the list prices on some models have dropped again. I saw several models where the list price has...

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Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:44 am
Intel Napa platform demonstration (dual-core Yonah)

Last post by K. Eng « Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:58 pm
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by K. Eng » Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:04 pm

There are some interesting pictures of the test platform running Windows XP and what appears to be a movie and a benchmark at the same time. One core...

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Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:58 pm
Now it's official: IBM has a quality problem... see article.

Last post by darrenf « Wed Mar 02, 2005 6:35 pm
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by beeblebrox » Sat Dec 18, 2004 3:52 pm
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FYI: (BTW:I haven't seen a Thinkpad yet which had not to go back to service within the first 5 days after purchase.)

{Admin edit 03-mar-05: i am...
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Last post by darrenf
Wed Mar 02, 2005 6:35 pm
Uploaded All New Machine Pictures

Last post by jjackson02 « Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:40 pm
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by MobileGuru » Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:52 pm

Including the T43, R51, G41 and the second revision of X40. If you have any requests or questions let me know. I can also take teardown images if...

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Last post by jjackson02
Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:40 pm
IBM Warranty Parts lookup results : not serviceable ??

Last post by BBabe « Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:47 pm
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by BBabe » Sun Feb 27, 2005 12:41 am

I'm hoping to buy a tp, hopefully an off lease that has an extendable warranty. Depending on the serial/model of the machine, the parts look up...

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Last post by BBabe
Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:47 pm
T23 eBay mess (caveat emptor)

Last post by BillMorrow « Mon Feb 28, 2005 1:22 am
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by Thinker » Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:56 pm
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Hello,

I posted this as a response to another current topic (T23 Ebay Story - For Amusement), but I thought it warranted a thread of its own. Try to...
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Last post by BillMorrow
Mon Feb 28, 2005 1:22 am
Wireless Upgradable?

Last post by mjk « Sat Feb 26, 2005 3:08 pm
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by deelo83 » Sat Dec 04, 2004 10:45 am

What does it mean when it says wireless upgradable option on ThinkPads with Centrino? Does it not come with a wireless card? I thougt in order for it...

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Last post by mjk
Sat Feb 26, 2005 3:08 pm
IBM-SERV "after hours"

Last post by lutami « Sat Feb 26, 2005 2:39 pm
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by aamsel » Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:16 am

I do think that I learned one valuable lesson this week......

DON'T call IBM-SERV in the middle of the night!!
I placed a couple of calls after 2am...

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Last post by lutami
Sat Feb 26, 2005 2:39 pm
Difference between warranties?

Last post by alex_777 « Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:49 am
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by alex_777 » Tue Feb 22, 2005 2:50 am

Difference between: onsite repair 9x5/next business day and depot repair? Which is better? I mean not the speed but the quality.

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Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:49 am
Can I purchase extended waranty?

Last post by JHEM « Mon Feb 21, 2005 8:58 pm
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by alex_777 » Mon Feb 21, 2005 8:31 pm

I am new owner of G41 (10days), but I bought it with the standard warranty of 1 year. Do I have time to change my mind and buy the extended 3 years...

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Last post by JHEM
Mon Feb 21, 2005 8:58 pm
Have you used the IBM buyback program?

Last post by slagmi « Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:07 am
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by slagmi » Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:15 pm

Has anyone here used the IBM buyback program?

Was the process as easy as it sounds?

Was the credit as promised and did you get it in an...

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Last post by slagmi
Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:07 am
Firm delivers disguise for laptops

Last post by bronevaya « Sun Feb 13, 2005 1:14 am
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by hausman » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:57 am

Firm delivers disguise for laptops
No anchovies, but room for a mouse. In the works are regional varieties

RACHEL ROSS
TECHNOLOGY REPORTER
TORONTO...

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Last post by bronevaya
Sun Feb 13, 2005 1:14 am
BOOQ Vyper sleeve, anyone bought one?

Last post by daba « Sun Feb 13, 2005 1:03 am
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by Roisin » Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:26 am

if anyone has it, could you please take pictures of how your thinkpad looks/fits inside it?

thanks

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Last post by daba
Sun Feb 13, 2005 1:03 am
IBM Think screensaver causing high temps

Last post by Cneil « Sat Feb 12, 2005 10:25 am
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by Cneil » Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:19 pm

Anyone notice how the IBM Think screensaver (the one with colored lines shifting on a black background) causes extremely high computer temps?...

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Sat Feb 12, 2005 10:25 am
What are the advantages a Thinkpad?

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Mon Feb 07, 2005 8:40 pm
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by felixportes » Sun Aug 29, 2004 11:15 am

What are the advantages of a thinkpad over the other brands?

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Last post by AlphaKilo470
Mon Feb 07, 2005 8:40 pm
When are they going to include an option for a Windows Key??

Last post by benz « Mon Feb 07, 2005 4:11 pm
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by mina » Tue Jan 04, 2005 12:34 am

PPllllleeeeeaaaasssseeee IBM.
Put a Windows key on those Thinkpads! Or at least give us an option.
Also, can you make the mouse drivers for the...

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Last post by benz
Mon Feb 07, 2005 4:11 pm
A very good word for...

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by stgreek » Mon Feb 07, 2005 7:11 am

IBM Support in Netherlands.

I wanted to order a palmrest without the touchpad for my T40. since the touchpad one is quite fragile and annoying, and...

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Mon Feb 07, 2005 7:11 am
More Yonah info from The Inquirer

Last post by sugo « Sun Feb 06, 2005 12:47 am
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by K. Eng » Fri Feb 04, 2005 9:30 am

There isn't much detail and there aren't any benchmarks, but Charlie Demerjian, a.k.a. Groo, is very impressed with what he has seen so far.

The...

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Sun Feb 06, 2005 12:47 am
IBM shipping times

Last post by davidlg16 « Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:07 pm
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by davidlg16 » Tue Feb 01, 2005 2:19 am

I ordered my 2373FVU Last Friday from IBM - ordered on the phone (1/28/05),
the order went thru - card charged 11A.M. Monday (1/31/05),
they have...

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Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:07 pm
Thinkpad: A Different Shade of Blue

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by senthoor » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:06 am

I was trying to get hold of this book. But no luck. Amazon says no international shipping even though the below the book the guy who is selling says...

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Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:06 am
Can't access EPP site

Last post by logix « Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:38 pm

by logix » Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:38 pm

Ever since this weekend I get the following when trying to access the IBM EPP page.

ALERT
Redirection limit for this URL exceded. Unable to load...

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Last post by logix
Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:38 pm
Best place to get TP accessories?

Last post by zverg « Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:05 am
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by CoolRunnings » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:07 pm

I'm looking for an inexpensive place to get some Thinkpad accessories. I have a T42 and I'm looking to buy an extended battery, a port replicator,...

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Last post by zverg
Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:05 am
ThinkPad - An indepth look

Last post by BillMorrow « Sat Jan 29, 2005 4:30 am
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by senthoor » Fri Jan 28, 2005 2:41 pm

I did some research and found some interesting stuff about ThinkPads. I have put them together in a weblog post. Here is the link

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Sat Jan 29, 2005 4:30 am
Anyone have this theft-recovery software?

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by halfcard » Fri Jan 28, 2005 3:38 am

i found this 'notebook tracker' website that makes a laptop call for help! anyone use it? :)

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Last post by halfcard
Fri Jan 28, 2005 3:38 am
Looking for advice on a USB Bluetooth printer adapter

Last post by Franasia « Tue Jan 25, 2005 2:56 pm

by Franasia » Tue Jan 25, 2005 2:56 pm

Hello everyone,

Just received a new Xerox Phaser 8400 (USB) laser color printer and would like to put my TP42 BT to some task. I have looked at...

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Last post by Franasia
Tue Jan 25, 2005 2:56 pm
Type/Model Ordered, how much would it affect shipping date?

Last post by jerryci « Wed Jan 19, 2005 7:06 pm
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by sethstorm » Sun Jan 02, 2005 4:51 am

Well, it's been at least a week and IBM seems to continue to move the final shipping date - which is over 3 weeks from this censored print view of...

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Last post by jerryci
Wed Jan 19, 2005 7:06 pm
Intel posts 915xM chipset specs - enjoy!

Last post by K. Eng « Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:16 pm

by K. Eng » Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:16 pm

Enjoy! This is what will be inside the vast majority of most new ThinkPads :)

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Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:16 pm

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