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Question about a x40

Last post by richarddd « Sun Sep 19, 2004 7:49 pm
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by wanna_IBM » Sun Sep 19, 2004 7:09 pm

I am in real estate and would like a x40 however I understand that you can not play videos on it like dvd's is that correct? I have a sales video...

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Last post by richarddd
Sun Sep 19, 2004 7:49 pm
Ordered an X40....questions.

Last post by aamsel « Sun Sep 19, 2004 1:55 am
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by aamsel » Tue Sep 14, 2004 8:27 pm

Just ordered a 23826UU X40.

Questions I have:
1.) Was this a stupid model to get, feature for feature, dollar for dollar?
2.) Can the wireless B be...

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Last post by aamsel
Sun Sep 19, 2004 1:55 am
Multiple Battery Charger II + 56W adapter

Last post by ldbobby « Sun Sep 19, 2004 12:51 am

by ldbobby » Sun Sep 19, 2004 12:51 am

I'm just curious if anyone knows if the IBM Multiple Battery Charger II works with the charger that came with the X40 (I'm assuming the 56W adapter)....

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Sun Sep 19, 2004 12:51 am
Install a "clean" windows to increase speed?

Last post by jdhurst « Sat Sep 18, 2004 4:12 pm
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by bushkerry » Sat Sep 18, 2004 2:17 pm

First of all, thanks for a truly great forum. Best out there.

Do any of you know if formating the hd, and reinstalling windows from a oem cd would...

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Sat Sep 18, 2004 4:12 pm
SoundMax Icon

Last post by ibmuser « Fri Sep 17, 2004 10:29 pm

by ibmuser » Fri Sep 17, 2004 10:29 pm

Does anyone have two SoundMax icons in the control panel? This seems to have happened after I installed the latest X31 audio driver. I've uninstalled...

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Fri Sep 17, 2004 10:29 pm
Few questions on the X40 (possible upgrade from T41?)

Last post by DavidNZ « Fri Sep 17, 2004 3:18 pm
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by NecessaryEvil » Fri Sep 17, 2004 10:08 am

I currently have the following:
IBM T41
Pentium-M 1.7ghz
1gb PC-2700 (2x512)
2.5 60gb 5.4
DVD/CD-RW
Mobility Radeon 9000 32mb
14.1 SXGA+
802.11ABG...

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Fri Sep 17, 2004 3:18 pm
x31 v. x40

Last post by whickman « Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:41 am
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by richarddd » Tue Aug 31, 2004 2:58 pm

Will there be a significant difference in speed between

x40, 1.3ghz, 40gb, 768mb

x31, 1.4ghz, 80gb (4200rpm), 512mb

if most use is office apps,...

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Last post by whickman
Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:41 am
More than 512mb for the x40

Last post by leesiulung « Fri Sep 17, 2004 3:46 am
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by bushkerry » Tue Sep 14, 2004 12:42 pm

Hi,
I just ordered a new X40 with 512 mb of ram, and are planning on placing an order to my online computer store for a new router. Just wondering if...

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Last post by leesiulung
Fri Sep 17, 2004 3:46 am
Need advice re installing new HD - copy or start fresh?

Last post by MichaelMeier « Fri Sep 17, 2004 12:52 am
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by gpvillamil » Thu Sep 16, 2004 11:26 pm

I have an IBM X22 which recently developed problems with the HD. Basically it will give me an error message on startup stating Disk Read Error -...

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Last post by MichaelMeier
Fri Sep 17, 2004 12:52 am
Desparatly Need Answer this Stupid Question on X40

Last post by chintapun « Thu Sep 16, 2004 2:36 am
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by chintapun » Wed Sep 15, 2004 10:23 pm

Please help. I need some guidance on the following issues. I'm using X40 with Windows XP.

Recently, I have purchase Logitech USB wireless mouse and...

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Thu Sep 16, 2004 2:36 am
X31 with Ultrabase/Port Replicator and external LCD screen?

Last post by mpcook « Wed Sep 15, 2004 11:27 pm
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by leesiulung » Fri Sep 10, 2004 10:30 pm

I own a X31 and thinking of getting an external screen for it, but the Ultrabase does not have a power on/off button. I can't even have the screen on...

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Last post by mpcook
Wed Sep 15, 2004 11:27 pm
X22, X23, X24 Wireless

Last post by b3b0p « Tue Sep 14, 2004 6:12 pm
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by b3b0p » Tue Sep 07, 2004 6:58 pm

I was looking at getting a used X22, X23, X24 and was wondering if I could upgrade to wireless mpci card (assuming it did not come with the wireless...

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Tue Sep 14, 2004 6:12 pm
Help with X31 and Hitachi 4gb CF

Last post by sneakyazn « Mon Sep 13, 2004 11:32 pm
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by foreversong » Thu Aug 26, 2004 1:32 am

Hi, how are you guys..
thanx for reading my post.
i have a problem with my computer X31 it can't read the Hitachi 4gb Microdrive. i call to the IBm...

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Last post by sneakyazn
Mon Sep 13, 2004 11:32 pm
smallest/most mobile charger for x40?

Last post by eriqesque « Mon Sep 13, 2004 7:51 pm
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by sk33 » Mon Sep 13, 2004 6:57 pm

what's the smallest/lightest AC Adapter that will work with the x40 and is made by IBM... I want one for my briefcase permanently.

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Last post by eriqesque
Mon Sep 13, 2004 7:51 pm
Recommended carrying case for X40

Last post by G-Man « Mon Sep 13, 2004 5:49 am
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by BrintonA » Sun Sep 12, 2004 11:59 pm

I just purchased a new Thinkpad X40, and I'm trying to find the best carrying case. I'm looking at Brenthaven cases right now due to their high...

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Last post by G-Man
Mon Sep 13, 2004 5:49 am
x40 dothan?

Last post by sk33 « Sun Sep 12, 2004 11:43 pm

by sk33 » Sun Sep 12, 2004 11:43 pm

when will we get em/

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Sun Sep 12, 2004 11:43 pm
X40 LCD problems in the future?

Last post by sk33 « Sun Sep 12, 2004 5:19 pm
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by devilsrejection » Sun Sep 12, 2004 12:17 pm

Well I have an x40, and love it. friend of mine has an emachines m6809, and he had to rma it after 5 months cause the lcd died.

would this ever...

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Last post by sk33
Sun Sep 12, 2004 5:19 pm
X40 Original Partition Table as on Delivery (german model)

Last post by cedmo « Sat Sep 11, 2004 1:06 pm

by cedmo » Sat Sep 11, 2004 1:06 pm

Hello again,

as one might see on my last posting my X40 is making fan noise all the time. Because of this I want to get my money back and buy the...

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Last post by cedmo
Sat Sep 11, 2004 1:06 pm
New X40 - 3 quests: runs hot, HD noise and...?

Last post by jhoover « Fri Sep 10, 2004 6:34 pm
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by jhoover » Wed Sep 08, 2004 11:43 am

Hi all,

Just got my X40 (1.3 GHz, 512 MB, 40G) yesterday from IBM and love it. I also had a T41 and construction wise, the X40 seems to be more...

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Last post by jhoover
Fri Sep 10, 2004 6:34 pm
IBM X40 RAM Upgrade Question, and some others.

Last post by sk33 « Fri Sep 10, 2004 5:30 pm
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by sk33 » Thu Sep 09, 2004 10:14 pm

ok.

First and foremost, I got this model:

I'd like to upgrade the RAM, but I can't tell how many slots I have. I have 512, but I don't know if...

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Last post by sk33
Fri Sep 10, 2004 5:30 pm
Windows 2000 won’t install on an X40

Last post by RS_003 « Fri Sep 10, 2004 10:31 am

by RS_003 » Fri Sep 10, 2004 10:31 am

Hello,

First: If you are Dutch I ask you to read the detailed explanation:

If you are not Dutch then please read this:

I have to install...

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Last post by RS_003
Fri Sep 10, 2004 10:31 am
Which X-Series for last two years of College?

Last post by leesiulung « Fri Sep 10, 2004 12:58 am
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by TPNewbie » Thu Sep 02, 2004 10:13 pm

Hello everyone,

I have been reading these forums for a few weeks now; I love the site and this is my first time posting. I would like some...

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Last post by leesiulung
Fri Sep 10, 2004 12:58 am
X40 display shows a fine "mesh" when moved

Last post by eriqesque « Thu Sep 09, 2004 3:37 pm
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by akeskira » Wed Aug 11, 2004 3:33 pm

I just got two X40's, and the displays seem to be made by ID Tech (based on parts lookup).

Compared to my old thinkpads the new display seems to...

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Last post by eriqesque
Thu Sep 09, 2004 3:37 pm
Upgraded from 256MB to 512MB but only 504MB shows up...

Last post by jhoover « Thu Sep 09, 2004 1:08 pm
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by jhoover » Thu Sep 09, 2004 11:56 am

In my new X40, when I was checking out the system information, it showed that I only had 504MB or memory when I had upgraded to 512MB from 256MB.

Is...

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Last post by jhoover
Thu Sep 09, 2004 1:08 pm
Pre-installed software

Last post by richarddd « Tue Sep 07, 2004 8:15 pm

by richarddd » Tue Sep 07, 2004 8:15 pm

Do I really need these programs? I found them in the add-remove programs list. Just what do they do?

ATI control panel

Intel Proset (not the...

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Last post by richarddd
Tue Sep 07, 2004 8:15 pm
Monitor Advice Needed

Last post by pphilipko « Tue Sep 07, 2004 9:37 am
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by Stunt101 » Thu Sep 02, 2004 3:58 am

I have an IBM x40, which is great and suits almost all of my needs alone. However, the 12.1 screen is great for travel, but is too small to use...

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Last post by pphilipko
Tue Sep 07, 2004 9:37 am
IBMTOOLS and IBMWORK files on C: drive

Last post by richarddd « Tue Sep 07, 2004 8:52 am
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by whickman » Sun Sep 05, 2004 11:24 pm

I've noticed a rather large file on my C:\ drive on my x40, entitled IBMWORK. It has 884 MB of files in it, and appears to be a collection of patches...

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Last post by richarddd
Tue Sep 07, 2004 8:52 am
W2K/XP v3.13 Mouse/TrackPoint driver for x40 not installing

Last post by jdhurst « Sat Sep 04, 2004 12:00 pm
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by whickman » Sat Sep 04, 2004 3:15 am

IBM posted a new x40 driver for the mouse and TrackPoint on Sept. 1, version 3.13. This new version doesn't completely install and keeps trying to...

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Last post by jdhurst
Sat Sep 04, 2004 12:00 pm
Is my X30 overheating with the Hitachi 60GB HDD?

Last post by CyberDude « Sat Sep 04, 2004 9:57 am
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by CyberDude » Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:06 am

I've had the 60GB HDD in my X30 for a couple of months now and I've noticed that if I power down the laptop and try boot up immediately afterwards...

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Last post by CyberDude
Sat Sep 04, 2004 9:57 am
I'm trying to make my "new" x20 work.

Last post by erikair « Fri Sep 03, 2004 9:21 pm
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by erikair » Thu Sep 02, 2004 8:24 am

This forum is awesome. :D I wish I had seen it sooner, the links to the drivers on the ibm website and so on - I didn't have much luck finding info...

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Last post by erikair
Fri Sep 03, 2004 9:21 pm
Toshiba launches 60GB 1.8in. hard drive

Last post by monty cantsin « Fri Sep 03, 2004 5:36 am
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by whickman » Thu Sep 02, 2004 3:32 pm

For those of you with X40 ThinkPads and a 40GB 1.8in. drive, here's the link to Toshiba's announcement:

The release notes that this will be...

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Last post by monty cantsin
Fri Sep 03, 2004 5:36 am
Quick question

Last post by eriqesque « Thu Sep 02, 2004 10:52 pm
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by pat » Thu Sep 02, 2004 10:19 pm

When my battery logo on the outside is flashing, what does that mean?

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Last post by eriqesque
Thu Sep 02, 2004 10:52 pm
Question about port replicator for X30

Last post by CyberDude « Thu Sep 02, 2004 10:51 am
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by CyberDude » Thu Sep 02, 2004 6:37 am

Does the port replicator for the X30 have it's own power switch? I.E. can the laptop be booted and used without opening the cover? I want to connect...

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Last post by CyberDude
Thu Sep 02, 2004 10:51 am
Question on SEcurity lock

Last post by monty cantsin « Wed Sep 01, 2004 7:13 am
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by KCSPED » Sun Aug 29, 2004 6:17 pm

Based on reading this site i bought an x31 and just love it. However I am faces with taking this to my school this fall. (Im a teacher in an...

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Last post by monty cantsin
Wed Sep 01, 2004 7:13 am
Need Help picking X series

Last post by G-Man « Wed Sep 01, 2004 6:16 am
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by hnq » Thu Aug 26, 2004 4:11 am

I'm looking a getting a x31 or x40 (from what I've read, preferably an x31). It will be mainly used for programming (VS.net, etc). I need help...

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Last post by G-Man
Wed Sep 01, 2004 6:16 am
Fan

Last post by richarddd « Tue Aug 31, 2004 9:22 pm
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by richarddd » Tue Aug 31, 2004 9:06 am

I've been testing two drives on my new x31, swapping them about once a day (sometimes more frequently). My 7200rpm drive had been running rather hot,...

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Tue Aug 31, 2004 9:22 pm
Will the iGO Juice work with the X40?

Last post by Leeper « Tue Aug 31, 2004 7:01 pm
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by BinaryTB » Mon Aug 30, 2004 12:18 pm

The iGO Juice ( ) is listed to work with a few X Series Thinkpads, including X31, but X40 isn't mentioned anywhere, my guess is that the list might...

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Last post by Leeper
Tue Aug 31, 2004 7:01 pm
Reinstalling IBM Access software?

Last post by G-Man « Tue Aug 31, 2004 9:36 am
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by AEmgee » Mon Aug 30, 2004 5:11 pm

I restored my X40 using the backup partition but now none of the Access IBM software is there.

Anyone know how to get it back?

Thanks.

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Tue Aug 31, 2004 9:36 am
swapping x31 disk drives - acronis trueimage makes it easy

Last post by sktn77a « Mon Aug 30, 2004 4:48 pm
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by MountainMan » Fri Aug 27, 2004 3:56 pm

i recently switched to a 60G 7200 rpm drive. the method i used requires the following:

- acronis trueimage software
- external USB CD reader
-...

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Mon Aug 30, 2004 4:48 pm
Fading Serial Number

Last post by tselling « Mon Aug 30, 2004 1:15 pm
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by bhowey » Mon Aug 30, 2004 7:03 am

My X31 Serial Number has faded to white. I purchased a new X31 4 months ago (with everything on it). two nights a drink was accidently spilled on it....

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Last post by tselling
Mon Aug 30, 2004 1:15 pm
IBM's logo

Last post by klinsmannluo « Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:23 am
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by klinsmannluo » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:19 am

Which friends have one, pls send me or post pic, thx!
:)

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Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:23 am
Intel 2200BG v. IBM 2200BG on x31

Last post by richarddd « Sun Aug 29, 2004 3:04 pm
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by richarddd » Sun Aug 29, 2004 6:23 am

Can I use a (non-IBM) Intel 2200BG mini-pci on my x31? From other posts, it appears the machine checks the card and won't boot if there's a non-IBM...

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Sun Aug 29, 2004 3:04 pm
X40 keyboard problem

Last post by RxGoss « Sat Aug 28, 2004 7:59 pm
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by RxGoss » Sat Aug 28, 2004 10:11 am

I recently bought an IBM X40 while on vacation on Taiwan. After browsing several stores, I finally decided on the 2371-AV0 model. Aftering returning...

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Sat Aug 28, 2004 7:59 pm
x40 and video capture card

Last post by whickman « Sat Aug 28, 2004 3:31 pm
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by whickman » Fri Aug 27, 2004 11:08 pm

Does the x40 have a video capture card? If not, what will I need to do a video capture off a VCR using, say, a Dazzle Digital Video Creator 150?

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Sat Aug 28, 2004 3:31 pm
My New X40

Last post by devilsrejection « Fri Aug 27, 2004 10:07 pm
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by eriqesque » Wed Aug 25, 2004 3:46 pm

IBM X40 23718LU

Well 1st off I’m coming from using a T40
Let me start with darn this thing is very small and light.
I can see this machine going...

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Last post by devilsrejection
Fri Aug 27, 2004 10:07 pm
Question about Bill and X40 security

Last post by Cobos « Fri Aug 27, 2004 9:37 pm
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by Cobos » Sat Jul 10, 2004 5:34 am

I've almost decided to buy a X40 from Bill Morrow, but before I send off a big lot of money through a wire transfer anyone with any bad experience...

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Fri Aug 27, 2004 9:37 pm
Setting up a new x31

Last post by richarddd « Fri Aug 27, 2004 3:24 pm
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by richarddd » Tue Aug 24, 2004 7:14 am

I just ordered a new x31. 1.3ghz, I'll have 768mb and a 60gb 7200 rpm drive.

I'm planning on installing stock XP on the new drive, then installing...

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Last post by richarddd
Fri Aug 27, 2004 3:24 pm
Battery going bad?

Last post by RS_003 « Fri Aug 27, 2004 2:38 pm

by RS_003 » Fri Aug 27, 2004 2:38 pm

Message has been edited by Moderator

Hello,

I bought my X40 8 days ago. Since I have bought it I have only worked for like 5 / 6 hours total on...

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Fri Aug 27, 2004 2:38 pm
generic ram in x31

Last post by hnq « Fri Aug 27, 2004 10:53 am
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by hnq » Fri Aug 27, 2004 12:07 am

Are there any negatives to using generic RAM (such as kingston's valuram)? They are quite a bit cheaper - a 1 gig was less than 1/2 the price of a...

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Fri Aug 27, 2004 10:53 am
Diskette boot without floppy drive?

Last post by G-Man « Fri Aug 27, 2004 7:21 am
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by richarddd » Fri Aug 27, 2004 6:53 am

A number of programs will only boot from a floppy disk, such as HDD utilities. Is there any way to use these programs with a USB cd-rom or a USB key?

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Fri Aug 27, 2004 7:21 am

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