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    T61 too many blue screens - ordered D630

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jjfcpa, Jun 18, 2007.

  1. jjfcpa

    jjfcpa Notebook Evangelist

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    Just got off the phone with Dell and ordered a D630 after having problem after problem with my Thinkpad T61.

    At this point, I'm just tired of the issues that I've had with this particular Thinkpad and I honestly think that Lenovo rushed this out to market much to soon. They obviously have some driver issues with Vista that are unresolved and perhaps some internal components that just don't work well with Vista.

    In particular, most of my issues are related to docking and blue screens for no apparent reason. I like the ergonomics, but I need something to handle mission critical development work and this Thinkpad is just not ready for prime time.
     
    jjfcpa, Jun 18, 2007
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  2. Sirius_GTO

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    Well, once you get your D630 I hope you enjoy it and everything works out for the better.

    Good luck
     
    Sirius_GTO, Jun 18, 2007
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  3. ttan98

    ttan98 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sirius,

    Are you sure you don't work for Dell?

    Just a Joke...
     
    ttan98, Jun 18, 2007
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  4. Playmaker

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    Look at HKINGS's fix for the blue screens. Are you hooking up an external drive to your dock when you turn on the computer?
     
    Playmaker, Jun 18, 2007
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  5. Znender

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    Is this BSOD a common occurrence for the Thinkpad T61?
    If so, I'm definitely gonna reconsider my upcoming purchase of the T61 and switch to the D630 :S.

    Nevertheless, congratz on ur purchase and hope it works well.
     
    Znender, Jun 19, 2007
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  6. Sirius_GTO

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    Actually, I do work for Dell. So that wouldn't be a joke :p
     
    Sirius_GTO, Jun 19, 2007
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  7. whistle

    whistle Notebook Consultant

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    Woah. Hook me up with some discounts.
     
    whistle, Jun 19, 2007
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  8. ttan98

    ttan98 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sirius,

    If it is true, then it explains everything you say is questionable, ie all you say is just sales talk in mind,

    if not it is not funny.
     
    ttan98, Jun 19, 2007
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    What do you do for dell? Are you a sales rep?
     
    mtor, Jun 19, 2007
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  10. jjfcpa

    jjfcpa Notebook Evangelist

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    No, that is not the case. The only thing hooked up to my dock is an external LCD, a USB fob for my wireless keyboard and mouse, and some speakers.
     
    jjfcpa, Jun 19, 2007
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  11. Sirius_GTO

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    I work for Dell unofficially,

    they should pay me for all the products I push at people. LOL

    No I don't work for Dell, but I've come to have a deep appreciation for their products, and their support is top notch.
     
    Sirius_GTO, Jun 19, 2007
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  12. lskeys

    lskeys Notebook Consultant

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    Sirius :chatterbox: is full of it. Dell would not hire someone like him. T61 problems are mostly due to docking stations and driver issues.



    "A devout believer in the one true God, Jesus Christ." No False Budda God's here. :no:
     
    lskeys, Jun 19, 2007
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  13. Sirius_GTO

    Sirius_GTO Notebook Deity

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    Hah, tough talk for hiding behind a monitor. :rolleyes:

    I like that name though, Sirius Chatterbox.
     
    Sirius_GTO, Jun 19, 2007
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  14. ttan98

    ttan98 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sirius adds color to this forum...

    Honest opinion is welcomed without any hidden agenda...
     
    ttan98, Jun 19, 2007
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  15. lskeys

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    Sirius, I do not have to hide behind a monitor. Anytime!!! ttan98, Sirius might add color to this forum, BUT NOT ANY CONSTRUCTIVE INSIGHT on anything relavant to this form. Mostly he :chatterbox:
     
    lskeys, Jun 19, 2007
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  16. Ur ex-wife

    Ur ex-wife Notebook Consultant

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    what they said :p early Christmas present? birthday? new years gift!!!

    lol


    Cheers
     
    Ur ex-wife, Jun 19, 2007
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