Recent content by babisjhu

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    IBM's new APS hard drive protection in T41 and R50

    T41 Very nice prices!!!!
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    What kind of memory should I put in my T40?

    I'm been using a 512mb stick from PNY for ~ 3 months no complaints
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    No longer need laptop recommendations!! - ~$1000 and ~$650

    HP Pavilion ZE4400 notebook w/ AMD Athlon 1.8GHz 2200+, 20GB, 256MB, CD-ROM, 14.1" TFT XGA, modem/NIC, free Upgrade to XP Pro for $824 - 10% coupon - $100 rebate (exp 12/1) = $642 w/ free shipping. Compaq Presario 2175us notebook w/ Athlon XP2400+ 1.8GHz, 40GB, 512MB, DVD/CD-RW combo, 15 inch...
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    t40 is sluggish

    Are you running it at maximum speed? Right-Click on my computer -> Properties -> check @ what speed the processor is running I have the exact same model like you. 1. If it's not running @1.5ghz, then just left-click the battery icon on the toolbar and select the high system performance...
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    Ok ... so I fubar my laptop and i need a new one

    Check Xpbargains as they have some nice deals on laptops (dells, hps, etc.) such as: Inspiron 8500 notebook w/ P4-2.2GHz-M, 15.4" WXGA display, 256MB DDR, 32MB ATI mobility Radeon 9000, free 40GB upgrade, DVD, USB2.0, Firewire, Modem, NIC, XP Home for $1149 (shipped after rebate(s)) Inspiron...
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    Poll: Was the extra few hundred dollars for your T40 worth it?

    The difference for me was about $100-$200 vs. D600 and I have no regrets.
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    IBM ThinkPad T40 *Unofficial* FAQ

    great idea.. thanks
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    T40 or R40: need some advise

    Good luck.. let us know how it goes
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    T40 or R40: need some advise

    well, I understand your concerns about refurbished. What is the warranty on the refurbished system?
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    T40's interesting features

    I just came across a couple of unusual features that I saw on my T40. 1. ThinkLight (hold down the fn button and PgUp): a small light located at the top of the screen turns on 2. Magnifier (hold down the fn button and spacebar): basically magnifies your screen (sort of like the powertoy from...
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    Question for all those T40 owners... Re: Wireless

    I recently bought a T40 (centrino, 1.5ghz) and I have two wireless connections, at home and at college. My home setup uses a wireless linksys router. It took me a while to figure out, as it turns out I have to assign a dummy ip address and specify the dns servers and it wouldn't work by...
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    Advise Me Plz T40 vs. D600 (before deal expires)

    here are some links i found within anandtech (btw this is also my first time buying a laptop) laptop cooling pad screen protector By the way, for battery use, do you guys pull the battery out when you using the ac adapter? (or do you just keep the battery inside?) and how much does this...
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    Advise Me Plz T40 vs. D600 (before deal expires)

    tha's a good deal. I also found one at kaanza for ~$1820 (if you wire the cash) that canadian deal seems really nice!
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    Who makes the best Ultra Portable Notebook?

    Actually, for a while I had narrowed down my options to those exact two models with the 900mhz P-M , but then I kept thinking about small keyboard/screen and how after a lot of typing (writing papers) it will start getting uncomfortable. So then I narrowed down my options to T40 (ibm) and D600...
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    Advise Me Plz T40 vs. D600 (before deal expires)

    Thanks a lot for all your help!