Category: Tech Info Guide
Technology articles and information.
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Thinkpad WWAN Broadband Option – ATT 3G Info
I’ve been using a Lenovo W500 with the SIM card reader in the back, under the battery, and wanted to find some information on how to use this function and what additional accessories I may need. After searching for awhile I discovered this information was not easy to uncover. So after searching a little more,…
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Windows 7 on a Lenovo W500 Thinkpad
Review of Lenovo W500 Thinkpad running Windows 7 operating system. Hardware: W500 Thinkpad model:4061-AC4 Software: Windows 7 beta 32-bit build 7000 W500 Review: This is my third review of the Lenovo W500 Thinkpad. The first was an overall look at the hardware and the W500 Thinkpad Specifications. I continued with an additional and what I…
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Lenovo W500 Further Review and OS Install
This is a continuation of my previous look at the Lenovo W500 Thinkpad. Please read my first posting which lists the specifications and my initial impressions. In this review I cover installing Windows Vista, device drivers and software applications, including ThinkVantage System Update. Then I’ll wrap up with my final thoughts. W500 Specs: In the…
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Recycle Your Lenovo and Get Paid
NEW Lenovo recycle information can be found of this post. People today are concerned with protecting the environment more than ever before. We look for ways to be energy efficient and are encouraged to recycle, reduce and reuse. Companies are no different and many are getting involved in their own recycling programs. Lenovo has partnered…
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Lenovo W500 Thinkpad Specifications
I finally got hold of a Lenovo W500 Thinkpad. On the outside it looks very similar to a T61 but under the hood are some new and improved upon features. It’s price certainly distinguishes it from the Thinkpad pack by starting at around $1200.00 and adding available options will drive the price higher. Thinkpads are…
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Thinkpad and Lenovo 90W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter
Lenovo Laptop Charger If you travel frequently with your Thinkpad you know well the aggravation and discomfort of lugging around a computer bag full of weighty items. Even if you own an ultraportable notebook the accessories that accompany it can be bulky and not easily packed. Lenovo now offers a multi-purpose AC/DC power adapter to…
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Lenovo Thinkpad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive
Data security is an important issue in today’s world and Lenovo’s latest offering provides both security and portability. The Lenovo USB portable secure hard drive is a small, lightweight and easy to use data protection device. It is available with either 160GB or 320GB hard drives, USB 2.0 and full disk 128bit encryption. It has…
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Thinkpad Movies
A nice collection of Thinkpad movies covering everything from general descriptions to detailed views of components. They serve as a nice visual guide to the location of the components and as general reference. Update: The movies from IBM have been removed. Please see the new link to Lenovo support videos. T40/40p, T41/41p, T42/42p, T43/43p: Locations…
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Hard Drive Testing (free tools)
Think your hard drive might be going bad? There are many reasons you might think your Thinkpad’s hard drive is going bad. You may be experiencing bluescreens, the hard drive may be noisy, or the operating system will no longer boot. Whatever the reason, let’s go through some tests you can run on the hard…
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