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[SOLVED] ThinkPad E125 - hard disk type ?

Last post by underclocker « Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:11 am
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by sufehmi » Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:45 am

Hi, I just bought a ThinkPad E125, with 8 GB RAM. Nice little machine, very nice keyboard (indeed), and its AMD E450 processor is just what I need...

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Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:11 am
Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E420

Last post by underclocker « Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:27 pm
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by Ph03nix95 » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:01 am

I am thinking of buying this laptop (Specs would be i7-2640m, 6gb ram, 500gb 5400rpm hard drive, AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6630, I would be buying it in...

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Last post by underclocker
Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:27 pm
Ram E420

Last post by PowerTrader « Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:21 am
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by Mentadentt » Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:37 am

Hello
I plan on getting an E420 and i want to upgrade the ram myself. Problem is i don't know which type is compatible with the E420. Can anyone...

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Last post by PowerTrader
Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:21 am
e420s on screen display

Last post by sgmco « Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:24 pm
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by sgmco » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:33 pm

Hey there -

I've got a e420s and all of a sudden my on screen display options aren't showing up. Typically when you change volume or screen...

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Last post by sgmco
Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:24 pm
Longtime T series owner, just got the e420s

Last post by YeOldeStonecat « Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:09 am
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by YeOldeStonecat » Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:02 pm

As a longtime T series owner since the T-20...had a few other 20 series, a couple of 40 series, and my recent T60p....I just got an e420s a few days...

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Last post by YeOldeStonecat
Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:09 am
e420 Clunky Keyboard

Last post by Vempele « Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:20 pm
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by HavenFinder » Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:17 pm

Just got a refurbished e420 for my wife. I've noticed the extreme right keys (Backspace, \, Enter, Shift, PgDn, Right arrow) don't have the solid...

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Last post by Vempele
Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:20 pm
REQUEST: ThinkPad Edge E420 Recovery Disk

Last post by M42duster « Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:28 pm
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by hwso1129 » Thu Sep 01, 2011 5:21 am

Hi, all.

I recently purchased E420 with the following specifications:

Intel i5 2410M @2.3GHz up to 2.9GHz with TurboBoost
4GB DDR3 RAM
ATI...

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Last post by M42duster
Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:28 pm
Computer won't boot, shows blank screen.

Last post by kgsauls « Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:00 am

by kgsauls » Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:00 am

Before you redirect me, understand that any amount of googling did not yield results to my problem.

I have a thinkpad edge e420s. I had windows 7 on...

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Last post by kgsauls
Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:00 am
Cannot change power settings 0199-A52 (Edge)

Last post by MassBarry « Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:02 pm
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by MassBarry » Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:02 pm

Hello to all,
I have a new Lenovo Thinkpad 0199-A52, it seems to be a nice little 14 machine.
However, so far I have been unable to stop the laptop...

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Last post by MassBarry
Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:02 pm
Can't install dell 5530 driver with lenovo thinkpad edge 120

Last post by topmahof « Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:32 am
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by kennedytham » Wed Nov 23, 2011 2:47 am

Hi forumer,

I am new to this. I have problem with my current Lenovo Thinkpad Edge 120 with Dell 5530 WWAN modem. Hope you all can help me.
The...

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Last post by topmahof
Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:32 am
0301-DCU

Last post by jronald « Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:04 pm

by jronald » Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:04 pm

OK, my sons home room teacher succeeded in killing the LCD on her Edge. I pulled the HMM and it looks like they used a ton of LCDs. If Im reading it...

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Last post by jronald
Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:04 pm
AC Adapter for Edge 420

Last post by mdclow « Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:59 am
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by mdclow » Sat Dec 03, 2011 4:55 am

I just ordered an Edge 420 for my wife. It comes with a 65 watt AC adapter. Is is Ok to use my 90 watt AC adapter from my T60?

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Last post by mdclow
Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:59 am
Keystroke shortcuts

Last post by JaneL « Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:29 pm
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by thefranks5 » Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:13 pm

I recently got an e420 . so far it's performing well.

I'm used to having a shortcut to put my laptop to sleep... but can't seem to find the right...

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Last post by JaneL
Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:29 pm
Rescue and Recovery and Client Security solution question

Last post by t3hpadder « Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:02 pm

by t3hpadder » Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:02 pm

I got a thinkpad edge e220s for home use and I am trying to figure out whether these two thinkvantage tools will be of any use to me since I am not...

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Last post by t3hpadder
Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:02 pm
Rescue and Recovery, Q Drive

Last post by flamenco « Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:35 pm

by flamenco » Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:35 pm

Hi All,
My Edge is nearly new, and working fine. I've gotten around to setting up backups, and am doing my usual, backing up important files.

On my...

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Last post by flamenco
Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:35 pm
Edge 11: Somewhat slow and fuzzy video

Last post by deejay22 « Sun Oct 16, 2011 3:30 pm

by deejay22 » Sun Oct 16, 2011 3:30 pm

Hi, I have the 2 problems above. I notice the slowness in page loading or sometimes when typing that the words lag behind my typing. Occasionally the...

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Last post by deejay22
Sun Oct 16, 2011 3:30 pm
LenovoReg.exe error upon booting new e520

Last post by flamenco « Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:15 pm
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by flamenco » Fri Oct 07, 2011 2:01 pm

Hi,
I get a an error sometimes when I boot,

Lenovo Registration Has Stopped Working , and the error verbiage points to LenovoReg.exe.

It...

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Last post by flamenco
Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:15 pm
Edge Power Cord

Last post by flamenco « Fri Oct 07, 2011 1:50 pm
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by flamenco » Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:53 am

Hello, Thinkers,
I just upgraded from my old r61i to an Edge E520. Wow, very nice machine! Just getting used to the touchpad gestures and all that....

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Last post by flamenco
Fri Oct 07, 2011 1:50 pm
edge e520 vs edge 15 - music production and display quality?

Last post by user54 « Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:16 pm

by user54 » Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:16 pm

hi folks,

i am trying to decide between an edge e520 and an edge 15, i5, 15.6 screen. main use is for music production (cubase) but also some tv and...

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Last post by user54
Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:16 pm
Thinkpad Edge slow performance while charging

Last post by topmahof « Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:45 am
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by emilut69 » Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:33 pm

Hey,
I have an Thinkpad Edge 15'' laptop. Since i got it i have this problem. While i watch a movie or i play some game, after about ~ 10 or 15 min...

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Last post by topmahof
Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:45 am
Thinkpad Edge 13 Screen Issue - Dark Stains

Last post by deanTPE13 « Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:30 am

by deanTPE13 » Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:30 am

Hi all,

My Thinkpad Edge 13 has developed small dark stains around the edge of the screen. I've reported this to Lenovo who are adamant that there...

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Last post by deanTPE13
Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:30 am
Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue

Last post by Anno8 « Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:20 am
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by Anno8 » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:03 am

I have a Thinkpad E420
I can't play OpenGL games and programs with the AMD 6630M because it only detects I have an Intel card.
I have selected the...

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Last post by Anno8
Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:20 am
Various problems with Thinkpad Edge 13

Last post by Nostoi « Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:01 am

by Nostoi » Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:01 am

Hi guys,

I'd be very grateful if you could help with the following Thinkpad Edge 13 issues:

1. Heating. The fan is blowing hot air from the vent on...

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Last post by Nostoi
Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:01 am
E520 and 2nd HDD ?

Last post by PeterL777 « Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:17 am
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by fje » Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:10 am

Hi, after many years with my T42, I feel it is becoming the time to give it some relax and find a new PC.

Being trackpoint addictive , I'm looking...

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Last post by PeterL777
Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:17 am
E420s mSATA SDD Problem: 2103 detection error

Last post by jetstreamblue « Fri Aug 12, 2011 9:00 am

by jetstreamblue » Fri Aug 12, 2011 9:00 am

I'm trying to install a Samsung 64gb mSATA SDD in my E420s, and I encounter a 2103 error, telling me that there is a detection error on HDD2 (Mini...

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Last post by jetstreamblue
Fri Aug 12, 2011 9:00 am
Using function keys without resorting to the fn key?

Last post by dr_st « Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:30 am
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by FrenchToast » Sun Jul 31, 2011 2:52 am

Hi again,

Told you I'd be back ... :-)

I have another question, born from the impossibility to use the function keys (F1, F2, etc...) without...

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Last post by dr_st
Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:30 am
Problems calibrating the Touchpad on a brand-new Edge 15

Last post by Colonel O'Neill « Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:40 am
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by FrenchToast » Sun Jul 31, 2011 2:02 am

Hello everyone,

I'm new to this forum, I live in France, and I'm new to the Thinkpad (at least Lenovo's...), so please, bear with me: I've just...

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Last post by Colonel O'Neill
Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:40 am
[SOLVED] "hdaps" fails to load on Linux, Help needed!

Last post by ozzymud « Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:58 am
Replies: 12
by letian » Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:34 am

After installing and configuring hdaps I was able to run it once, after rebooting and trying to run it, hdapsd failed to load.

added to rc.conf:...

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Last post by ozzymud
Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:58 am
SMAPI (device or resource busy) bug?

Last post by letian « Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:22 am

by letian » Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:22 am

I'm running archlinux with tlp module installed along with tp_smapi, hdaps. All configured and running without trouble. But recently I noticed that...

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Last post by letian
Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:22 am
2nd hdd/ssd caddy (in optical bay)

Last post by wahooza « Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:31 pm
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by bibo88 » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:53 pm

hi thinkpad edge lovers.
i recently bought a Thinkpad edge 15 laptop ( intel p6100 core/2gb ram/500gb hdd) and an intel SSD 40GB. My query here is,...

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Last post by wahooza
Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:31 pm
thinkpad e420s: i3 VS i - more battery time??

Last post by bugmn « Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:18 am

by bugmn » Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:18 am

very simple Q:

do i3 processors take less power and give more battery life? if so i'd like to know

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Last post by bugmn
Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:18 am
Shipping E420

Last post by TreeJelly « Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:46 pm
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by Mentadentt » Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:55 pm

Hello everyone
Im a bit curious, has anyones order been shipped for their E420? I ordered mine on 4/20 and have an estimated ship date of 5/16....

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Last post by TreeJelly
Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:46 pm
Mic and sound problems with Conexant 20671 SmartAudio HD

Last post by Tobleroon « Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:31 pm
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by Tobleroon » Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:28 pm

Hey guys!

I got my thinkpad e420 about 3 months ago and I love it!

However when I try to use a program that uses the mic its up to chance whether...

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Last post by Tobleroon
Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:31 pm
Edge e420s

Last post by walker911 « Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:17 am
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by jhice » Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:15 pm
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So I ordered one of the new Edge e420s' on 3/28 and it's not supposed to ship until 4/6. Is it normal for Lenovo to take this long to ship a laptop?...
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Last post by walker911
Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:17 am
Clean install and Lenovo Enhanced Experience

Last post by t3hpadder « Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:20 am
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by t3hpadder » Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:38 pm

Hi, I just got an e220s with a solid state drive. I love how fast this thing boots. I've been searching online for clean install guides and have...

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Last post by t3hpadder
Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:20 am
HOW to use newer EDGE as E READER (( like a kindle or Ipad )

Last post by ausmike « Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:50 pm
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by ausmike » Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:41 am

Hello Everyone;
This post came about as I was often asked by fellow travellers (yes I travel often) about how I can read ebooks like a KINDLE or...

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Last post by ausmike
Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:50 pm
Where's the Edge with Phenom?

Last post by Davemci « Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:41 am

by Davemci » Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:41 am

As a longtime user of AMD processors for my desktops, I was considering the Edge with the AMD Phenom II. When I go to Lenovo's website at the only...

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Last post by Davemci
Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:41 am
TP Edge 14 w/ Intel graphics, Win 7 64 bit, no video

Last post by Davemci « Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:20 am
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by meyerc13 » Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:58 am

I have a problem with my Thinkpad Edge 14 (0578-XF6) that is driving me nuts. I bought the machine from the Lenovo Outlet as a refurbished unit. It...

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Last post by Davemci
Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:20 am
"Lenovo Non-Thinkpad" Thinkpad Edge?

Last post by azX32 « Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:07 am
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by BruisedQuasar » Sun May 22, 2011 10:19 am

What gives with Lenovo's Thinkpad Edge being located under Lenovo Non-Thinkpad ? Does a MODERATOR index this Forum or
a subjective enthusiast? Isn't...

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Last post by azX32
Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:07 am
Question about E420 display choices.

Last post by tmx « Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:39 am
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by tmx » Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:33 pm

Hi, I was first interested in the X220, but I'm now more drawn to the E420 for the look, performance and affordability. At first I was not...

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Last post by tmx
Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:39 am
Is 7200rpm worth it? And what brand HDDs do these ship with?

Last post by Colonel O'Neill « Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:47 am
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by brigand » Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:58 pm

I'm thinking about buying a Thinkpad Edge 14 from Lenovo with the following setup:
- Intel Core i5-480M
- 4GB DDR3
- 500GB @ 7200rpm

If I buy it...

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Last post by Colonel O'Neill
Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:47 am
Jolicloud

Last post by A31 « Mon May 16, 2011 2:35 pm
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by flarts » Wed May 11, 2011 5:48 am

Anyone installed Jolicloud to dual boot with Windows7 on an Edge? Successfully or otherwise?

Cheers.

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Last post by A31
Mon May 16, 2011 2:35 pm
E420s speaker problem - no sound

Last post by hunterman223 « Sun May 08, 2011 4:59 pm
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by lewdlobster » Sun May 08, 2011 8:01 am

Hello,

I've had my new E420s for two days, and unfortunatly I've already got a huge problem. The speakers refuse to sound.

The problem:
I'm not...

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Last post by hunterman223
Sun May 08, 2011 4:59 pm
Edge E220s

Last post by dhpc_raptor « Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:32 pm
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by dhpc_raptor » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:38 pm

Hi all, I just ordered the lenovo E220s today after much consideration for the best ultraportable for college. I would be surprised if anyone has...

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Last post by dhpc_raptor
Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:32 pm
What’s the performance of the Edge 11 AMD K345 like?

Last post by UK-Steve « Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:23 pm
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by UK-Steve » Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:01 am

Do you have a Thinkpad Edge 11 with an AMD K345 processor? If you do, how do you find the performance? I ask because I intend to buy an Edge 11 and...

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Last post by UK-Steve
Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:23 pm
Thinkpad Wifi Options - Thinkpad b/g/n vs Intel N 1000?

Last post by Limerick « Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:06 am

by Limerick » Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:06 am

Hello, just ordered an e220s after much deliberation, and was wondering what the difference is between the Thinkpad b/g/n wireless card and the Intel...

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Last post by Limerick
Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:06 am
Keyboard & Touch Pad Disabled??

Last post by ausmike « Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:18 am
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by Mardi » Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:30 pm

I have a new ThinkPad Edge 13 and the keyboard and touch pad seems to be randomly disabling. I may be engaging this function unknowingly. Is there a...

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Last post by ausmike
Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:18 am
How to use the integrated camera?

Last post by billp117 « Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:14 pm
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by dima » Fri Nov 05, 2010 12:49 pm

Hi, I recently bought a new thinkpad edge 15'' laptop and it has an inbuilt webcam but I cant find the software to open and use it anywhere. No CD...

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Last post by billp117
Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:14 pm
Edge 13 (U5600) unable to press ctrl + alt + up arrow

Last post by Michalxo « Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:37 am

by Michalxo » Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:37 am

Hello!

I have U5600 edge 13,3 brand new laptop. I am unable to press this combination. Seems like sometimes the left CTRL key is not getting...

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Last post by Michalxo
Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:37 am
Ubuntu, Edge, T-60, & Alfa

Last post by topmahof « Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:33 pm
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by BruisedQuasar » Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:32 pm

Any thoughts on this one? I have the same version of Ubuntu (10.10) in my Edge (64-bit) and my T-60 (32-bit).
My alfa high gain usb adaptor lights up...

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Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:33 pm

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