IBM ThinkPad Users' Group

[ahtea]

Hey guys,

I just upgraded my thinkpad R50e to Win7 but i can't find any compatible wireless adapter driver. I believe the wireless adapter is an integrated wireless adapter on an intel motherboard.

Do anyone faces the same issue?

Many Thanks!!

Could you please provide us with the machine type of your R50e? This can be found on the bottom of your machine. It is in the format of xxxx-xxx usually.

 

[Ideasmiths]

Besides the model number, you need to check 3 things. 1- turn on the wifi switch 2- enter bios and turn on the wifi 3- press fn-F5 to see wifi turn on. All 3 you might have off the wifi.

Simplest is to download lenovo system update 4.0 run it and it will auto detect your wifi and download driver. This update is critical as some lenovo drivers are optimize because they uses a few custom hardware tweak. Eg intel matrix driver, graphics etc

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[ahtea]

Besides the model number, you need to check 3 things. 1- turn on the wifi switch 2- enter bios and turn on the wifi 3- press fn-F5 to see wifi turn on. All 3 you might have off the wifi.

Simplest is to download lenovo system update 4.0 run it and it will auto detect your wifi and download driver. This update is critical as some lenovo drivers are optimize because they uses a few custom hardware tweak. Eg intel matrix driver, graphics etc

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Yes, this is definately the best solution.

 

[ygh89th]

Hey guys,

My Thinkpad is R50e 1834-PKA.
The Wifi is working well currently after i downgraded back to windows xp.
It is currently using this driver Intel Pro / Wireless 2200BG Connection.

I ran the system update 4 in Windows 7 but it did not reflect any driver update for my wireless adapter.
I supposed i have to manually install it but i would need advice on which driver would be compatible.

Thanks guys!!

 

[ahtea]

Hey guys,

My Thinkpad is R50e 1834-PKA.
The Wifi is working well currently after i downgraded back to windows xp.
It is currently using this driver Intel Pro / Wireless 2200BG Connection.

I ran the system update 4 in Windows 7 but it did not reflect any driver update for my wireless adapter.
I supposed i have to manually install it but i would need advice on which driver would be compatible.

Thanks guys!!

According to Intel, you need to download and install generic Windows 7 drivers for your 2200BG.

http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/pro2200bg/sb/CS-028972.htm

 

[Lippyt]

Does anyone know where to get the X220T? Also how can where can I enjoy educational pricings on lenovo laptops?

 

[Quest]

http://www.orderlenovo.com/sp.html

Does anyone know where to get the X220T? Also how can where can I enjoy educational pricings on lenovo laptops?

 

[ygh89th]

According to Intel, you need to download and install generic Windows 7 drivers for your 2200BG.

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Thanks bro!!

You have been of great help!!
I'll go try the generic driver. Hope it works!!

Many Thanks again!!

 

[thinkpad1633]

Only existing students or staffs from the relevant institution are entitle to the educational price. Alumni are entitle to it too. Other than that are not entitle to the educational price.

But I m not sure why there is a " others" in the application form.

It does make sense. If anybody can also buy , then there would be nobody buying thinkpad during the PC show 2011 already. PC show price is much expensive. So educational price is only for student, staff n alumni only.

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[Capone]

does any thinkpad model has IPS screen?

thinking of buying T420s, which seems quite good but reviews said screen quality is a con.

 

[iamroland]

In the past yes, now unfortunately no.

 

[Capone]

In the past yes, now unfortunately no.

thanks. is the ips screen a must.

comparing mac book pro/air, how does t420s or x1 look?

 

[iamroland]

Look as in the quality of the display or are you referring to the cosmetics/physical appearance?

Macbooks use standard displays sourced from the same OEMs as other notebook manufacturers, don't be taken in by those who blindly proclaim that the display on the Macbooks are so much better than their Windows counterparts.

Physical appearance, to each his or her own I guess, hard to comment.

IPS screen recommended for professionals who need colour accuracy, 100% Adobe RGB spectrum as well as good viewing angles. If you want can consider Dell or HP, both offer IPS panels in their mobile workstations.

 

[Capone]

Look as in the quality of the display or are you referring to the cosmetics/physical appearance?

Macbooks use standard displays sourced from the same OEMs as other notebook manufacturers, don't be taken in by those who blindly proclaim that the display on the Macbooks are so much better than their Windows counterparts.

Physical appearance, to each his or her own I guess, hard to comment.

IPS screen recommended for professionals who need colour accuracy, 100% Adobe RGB spectrum as well as good viewing angles. If you want can consider Dell or HP, both offer IPS panels in their mobile workstations.

i am referring to screen quality, not the looks of the laptop.

i am leaning towards thinkpad because i own an ibm and it is really reliable (no time to run to svc ctr) .

my budget is up to 3k. i use it for ms office/web browsing/multimedia but not gaming. Speed (SDD) and reliability is a must. which will you recommend? thanks.

 

[jefftiew]

does any thinkpad model has IPS screen?

thinking of buying T420s, which seems quite good but reviews said screen quality is a con.

recently i order the X220 comes with IPS screen while T420 does not

 

[ahtea]

According to Intel, you need to download and install generic Windows 7 drivers for your 2200BG.

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Thanks bro!!

You have been of great help!!
I'll go try the generic driver. Hope it works!!

Many Thanks again!!

You are welcome!

Hope it works fine for you too.

 

[ahtea]

does any thinkpad model has IPS screen?

thinking of buying T420s, which seems quite good but reviews said screen quality is a con.

Quality of screen is subjective as sometimes manufacturers source the parts from different manufacturer from time to time.

You have to go to the shop and see it for yourself.

 

[Azrielsc]

The X220 has an IPS screen. Loved it!

 

[OKK77]

Are there bigger resolution screens for X220? Can I request to upgrade via service centre?

 

[aabeesee]

any advice on what to do for first power up of thinkpads? recovery disks etc etc?