IBM ThinkPad Users' Group

[MBoI1986]

Meaning?

If you mean if the school image can be wiped out with the recovery disk, I think yes, you can do it.

Yeah Prefer to use it without the school image. But wanna install the Lenovo experience thingy to enjoy fast boot

 

[OKK77]

Go for clean windows installation, then install System Update and pick the components that you use.

I will only install HDD protection, Power Controls and On-Screen Display.

 

[MBoI1986]

I will be given the recovery disc so its considered clean windows installation rite? Also, i thought windows 7 updates should keep up to date for all updates rite? Then the lenovo thingy can install selectively right?

 

[Azrielsc]

Oh i see. So get the i5 CPU version is good enough.

Quite true, there is almost no performance gain from choosing an i7 or an i5 unless there is a need for programs that require heavy CPU usage.

 

[kyuuri]

Hi folks. One of the rubber feet of my x200 fell off. I heard that they can replace it for you at the service centre. Anyone knows how much it will roughly cost?

 

[cscs3]

Go for clean windows installation, then install System Update and pick the components that you use.

I will only install HDD protection, Power Controls and On-Screen Display.

Access Connection is very usefull and helps a lot.

 

[Azrielsc]

Hi folks. One of the rubber feet of my x200 fell off. I heard that they can replace it for you at the service centre. Anyone knows how much it will roughly cost?

You can always order the replacements online at ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/New-IBM-lenovo-X200-X200S-Rubber-Foot-Feet-Set-bottom-/120670259641?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c188209b9

Cheers!

 

[Azrielsc]

Access Connection is very usefull and helps a lot.

I have had bad experiences with Access Connections on my Thinkpads. Out of 4 T61, 2 could connect properly whereas the other 2 refused to connect, but once I uninstalled Access Connections from all 4 T61s, all were able to connect instantly to whatever wireless routers available.

After that incident, all future Thinkpads coming through my hands, I immediately uninstall Access Connections.

 

[cscs3]

I have had bad experiences with Access Connections on my Thinkpads. Out of 4 T61, 2 could connect properly whereas the other 2 refused to connect, but once I uninstalled Access Connections from all 4 T61s, all were able to connect instantly to whatever wireless routers available.

After that incident, all future Thinkpads coming through my hands, I immediately uninstall Access Connections.

Some old T61 has WIFI firmware issue with Access Connection. This has been fixed long time back.

 

[seniyajw]

when he wakes up from hibernation, it takes much longer to recover. This is because the comp starts, a copy of hard disk storage, and when you return to the point where they hibernated

So I deleted hibernation reserves disk space.

 

[Azrielsc]

Some old T61 has WIFI firmware issue with Access Connection. This has been fixed long time back.

Oh I see. Thanks for the information!

 

[ahtea]

I have had bad experiences with Access Connections on my Thinkpads. Out of 4 T61, 2 could connect properly whereas the other 2 refused to connect, but once I uninstalled Access Connections from all 4 T61s, all were able to connect instantly to whatever wireless routers available.

After that incident, all future Thinkpads coming through my hands, I immediately uninstall Access Connections.

Big mistake.

I use Access Connection day in and out for all my wireless connections and I must admint, I think now if I move off Lenovo Thinkpad, I might miss this feature.

I use it to configure my wireless profiles and back them up so I do not have to reconfigure them when I change to another Thinkpad or perform a reformat. This is something very useful.

 

[Azrielsc]

Big mistake.

I use Access Connection day in and out for all my wireless connections and I must admint, I think now if I move off Lenovo Thinkpad, I might miss this feature.

I use it to configure my wireless profiles and back them up so I do not have to reconfigure them when I change to another Thinkpad or perform a reformat. This is something very useful.

Hmm... really? Alright, will reinstall it on my X220 and see how it goes!

 

[ahtea]

Hmm... really? Alright, will reinstall it on my X220 and see how it goes!

Haha, try it out. I am sure you will like it.

 

[omar]

Hmm... really? Alright, will reinstall it on my X220 and see how it goes!

Let me add...

Also with Access Connections and a GSM SIM Card, it will just connect flawlessly without having you to worry about settings. Well I can't explain this, but I brought my ThinkPad when I travel for work, and any country's SIM Card is like a slot in and just connect for me. Unlike the dongle where I will always have to key in settings manually.

 

[ahtea]

Let me add...

Also with Access Connections and a GSM SIM Card, it will just connect flawlessly without having you to worry about settings. Well I can't explain this, but I brought my ThinkPad when I travel for work, and any country's SIM Card is like a slot in and just connect for me. Unlike the dongle where I will always have to key in settings manually.

This is something new for me.

 

[Azrielsc]

Let me add...

Also with Access Connections and a GSM SIM Card, it will just connect flawlessly without having you to worry about settings. Well I can't explain this, but I brought my ThinkPad when I travel for work, and any country's SIM Card is like a slot in and just connect for me. Unlike the dongle where I will always have to key in settings manually.

Hmm... too bad I won't be able to try it out as I will be using the space for a mSATA SSD to load my OS and important programs.

 

[omar]

This is something new for me.

something new for me too 11 months ago, someone from the ThinkPad forum tipped me off when I was busy looking for a 3G software that will recognise Singtel, M1 & Starhub SIMcard when actually Access Connection will recognise all of them!

 

[MBoI1986]

Let me add...

Also with Access Connections and a GSM SIM Card, it will just connect flawlessly without having you to worry about settings. Well I can't explain this, but I brought my ThinkPad when I travel for work, and any country's SIM Card is like a slot in and just connect for me. Unlike the dongle where I will always have to key in settings manually.

Do you mean with access connections? I can access to SIM Card's data connection?

 

[omar]

Do you mean with access connections? I can access to SIM Card's data connection?

Yes, you have the option of controlling WiFi, Mobile Broadband & WiMax... see my example below of connecting to my M1 data SIMcard. No settings needed.


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