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> Today's topics:
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> RE: Favorite Thinkpad cases? (Mark Allison)
> RE: Favorite Thinkpad cases? (Steven Augart)
> RE: Favorite Thinkpad cases? (William Armstrong)
> Re: Favorite Thinkpad cases? (Benjamin Koh)
> TP365ED LCD is fixed. (Cottrell, Eric)
> 701CS seems dead... (Greg Lara)
> Re: TP365ED LCD is fixed. (Benjamin Koh)
> Re: 701CS seems dead... (Bill Morrow)
> 365XD Video Drivers (LightSide)
> Re: [755C] Memory parity problem - some success (Adam Quantrill)
> Re: 365XD Video Drivers (Bill Morrow)
> Re: [755C] Memory parity problem - some success (Bill Morrow)
> Re[2]: [755C] Memory parity problem - some success (Adam Quantrill)
> (TP770E) DVD error message (Henry Katz)
> Re: [365XD Video Drivers] (Rob Bell)
> Re: 365XD Video Drivers (Benjamin Koh)
> Re: 365XD Video Drivers (David S. Crombie)
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: RE: Favorite Thinkpad cases?
> Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 15:50:30 -0400
> From: "Mark Allison" <markall_at_mindspring.com>
> To: <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
>
> I've been looking for a wetsuit. Know where I can get one?
>
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Benjamin Koh [mailto:benkoh_at_leland.Stanford.EDU]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 2:28 AM
> To: Steven Augart
> Cc: thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu
> Subject: Re: Favorite Thinkpad cases?
>
> If you don't mind getting another backpack, try the LL Bean Campus
> Computer Organizer. Looks just like a regular, not-worth-stealing
> backpack, but with a padded compartment inside for the laptop, plus two
> sleeves for floppy drive, AC Adapter etc. There's a velcro-sealed
> outside pocket for more stuff. And of course the rest of the backpack is
> still available as another compartment. I like mine a lot, but don't use
> it that much ever since I got the Wetsuit for my 560X. The 560X in the
> Wetsuit fits right into the laptop compartment, so the 600 itself should
> fit without trouble. Full specs for the backpack are online at
> www.llbean.com. Before you ask, the Wetsuit won't fit the 600 - you have
> to stretch it around the 560X as it is. But it does have an outside
> zippered pocket for floppy and AC adapter :-)
>
> Benjamin
>
> Steven Augart wrote:
> >
> > Anyone have a favorite Thinkpad case that can fit comfortably into a
> > backpack? I've started using a case by "eagle creek" with my 600;
> > it's a slipcover design that just holds the computer and has a couple
> > of small unsealed outside pockets. I'm looking for something with a
> > sealing outside pocket or two where I could stuff the 600's
> > accessories if I want to have them around (disk drive, cd rom, power
> > supply), but which still fits nicely into a backpack.
> >
> > --Steve Augart
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: RE: Favorite Thinkpad cases?
> Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 14:02:58 -0700
> From: Steven Augart <swa_at_ISI.EDU>
> To: "Mark Allison" <markall_at_mindspring.com>
> CC: <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
>
> Mark Allison writes:
> > Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 15:50:30 -0400
> > Subject: RE: Favorite Thinkpad cases?
> >
> > I've been looking for a wetsuit. Know where I can get one?
> >
> > Mark
> Here's a piece of information about that which I got off of Dejanews
> (comp.sys.laptops). The links work (I tried them out):
>
> From: netgirlusa_at_my-dejanews.com
> Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 03:10:24 GMT
>
> You can find the Silicon Wetsuit cases at NECX at the best price, provided
> you're not in California. Otherwise, try these links:
>
> http://www.css.isn.com/cgi-bin/getNode?node=110404&product_id=25270
> http://www.shoplet.com/hardware/cgi-bin/node.cgi?file=/hardware/db/494417.html
>
> I have one and it's great. You can work out of it. For your information, I
> have a Thinkpad 600, and it fits in the 1.0 size.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> And also:
>
> From: GoodGuy_at_mindspring.com (Richard Good)
>
> Try http://www.thepouch.com Great product and great service. Got a
> "Pouch" for $29.95. Perfect fit for my 3015.
>
> --Steve A
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: RE: Favorite Thinkpad cases?
> Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 17:23:02 -0400
> From: "William Armstrong" <warmstrong_at_waldinc.com>
> To: "ThinkPad list" <THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu>
>
> I have a TENBA backpack case that I really like and highly recommend. It's
> a standard soft case with a handle that can be purchased with a backpack
> harness. The laptop sits in a reinforced sleeve that cone be removed. The
> sleeve is a little tight for my 770Z. TENBA makes several sizes of this
> style of case.
>
> http://www.tenba.com
>
> -Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steven Augart [mailto:swa_at_ISI.EDU]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 1:38 AM
> To: thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu
> Subject: Favorite Thinkpad cases?
>
> Anyone have a favorite Thinkpad case that can fit comfortably into a
> backpack? I've started using a case by "eagle creek" with my 600;
> it's a slipcover design that just holds the computer and has a couple
> of small unsealed outside pockets. I'm looking for something with a
> sealing outside pocket or two where I could stuff the 600's
> accessories if I want to have them around (disk drive, cd rom, power
> supply), but which still fits nicely into a backpack.
>
> --Steve Augart
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: Favorite Thinkpad cases?
> Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 15:03:41 -0700
> From: Benjamin Koh <benkoh_at_leland.Stanford.EDU>
> To: Steven Augart <swa_at_ISI.EDU>
> CC: Mark Allison <markall_at_mindspring.com>, thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu
>
> NECX is not the cheapest for wetsuits, at least not now. A search on
> shopper.com yields several prices cheaper than NECX's $31.89 free
> shipping. Hardwarestreet for example has it for $22.99 plus $5.70
> shipping, and buysoftware.com for $22.40 plus free shipping. I got mine
> from buysoftware when they listed it for $20.50. It came by 2nd day air
> FOC too. Pretty good, IMHO.
>
> Benjamin
>
> Steven Augart wrote:
> >
> > Mark Allison writes:
> > > Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 15:50:30 -0400
> > > Subject: RE: Favorite Thinkpad cases?
> > >
> > > I've been looking for a wetsuit. Know where I can get one?
> > >
> > > Mark
> > Here's a piece of information about that which I got off of Dejanews
> > (comp.sys.laptops). The links work (I tried them out):
> >
> > From: netgirlusa_at_my-dejanews.com
> > Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 03:10:24 GMT
> >
> > You can find the Silicon Wetsuit cases at NECX at the best price, provided
> > you're not in California. Otherwise, try these links:
> >
> > http://www.css.isn.com/cgi-bin/getNode?node=110404&product_id=25270
> > http://www.shoplet.com/hardware/cgi-bin/node.cgi?file=/hardware/db/494417.html
> >
> > I have one and it's great. You can work out of it. For your information, I
> > have a Thinkpad 600, and it fits in the 1.0 size.
> >
> > Hope this helps!
> >
> > And also:
> >
> > From: GoodGuy_at_mindspring.com (Richard Good)
> >
> > Try http://www.thepouch.com Great product and great service. Got a
> > "Pouch" for $29.95. Perfect fit for my 3015.
> >
> > --Steve A
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: TP365ED LCD is fixed.
> Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 18:00:52 -0400
> From: "Cottrell, Eric" <ecottrell_at_Doble.com>
> To: ThinkPad list <THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu>
>
> Hello,
>
> Well I finally got some time to look at my 365ED closely. I found the
> problem!
> It was a connector that came off on the lcd. I had this happen before and I
> thought I had check the panel for that when it first failed.
>
> The back of the LCD has two long narrow printed circuit boards going across
> the width of the panel. One is at the top and the other at the bottom.
> There
> are little snap-in connectors that connect these to the main board on the
> side
> of the LCD where the motherboard connector connects. When I took
> the LCD out and pressed on one of the little snap-in connectors it
> snapped back into place.
>
> I think part of the problem was I lost one of the mounting screws for the
> panel. The missing screw was near where the loose connector was so
> I figured that opening and closing of the lid may have cause the LCD panel
> to flex more in that area and it worked the connector loose. I was able to
> find
> another metric screw to replace the missing one so I will see if this solves
> the
> problem.
>
> So my new laptop plans are on-hold for now. I will keep my eye open for
> a super deal on a older 770.
>
> 73 Eric ecottrell_at_doble.com
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: 701CS seems dead...
> Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 18:41:32 -0400
> From: Greg Lara <greg_at_highwire.net>
> To: <THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu>
>
> Hello All,
>
> A client of mine has a TP 701CS. She complained that it wasn't starting up,
> and when I looked at it, it indeed did not respond to the power switch. I
> tested the AC adapter with a meter, and it looks like it's cranking out the
> requisite voltage. I know that the battery has been dead for some time, and
> that she has been using it exclusively with the adapter. I'm wondering if
> this behavior has been seen before by anyone here who might know what this
> could be. I was told that it hadn't suffered any damage (falls, blows), but
> you never know...
>
> If anyone can offer anything, I'd appreciate it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg L.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: TP365ED LCD is fixed.
> Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 16:00:28 -0700
> From: Benjamin Koh <benkoh_at_leland.Stanford.EDU>
> To: "Cottrell, Eric" <ecottrell_at_Doble.com>
> CC: ThinkPad list <THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu>
>
> I'm sure everyone on this list is glad you saved yourself an unnecessary
> expense. Put it towards the next Thinkpad!
>
> best wishes
> Benjamin
>
> "Cottrell, Eric" wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > Well I finally got some time to look at my 365ED closely. I found the
> > problem!
> > It was a connector that came off on the lcd. I had this happen before and I
> > thought I had check the panel for that when it first failed.
> >
> > The back of the LCD has two long narrow printed circuit boards going across
> > the width of the panel. One is at the top and the other at the bottom.
> > There
> > are little snap-in connectors that connect these to the main board on the
> > side
> > of the LCD where the motherboard connector connects. When I took
> > the LCD out and pressed on one of the little snap-in connectors it
> > snapped back into place.
> >
> > I think part of the problem was I lost one of the mounting screws for the
> > panel. The missing screw was near where the loose connector was so
> > I figured that opening and closing of the lid may have cause the LCD panel
> > to flex more in that area and it worked the connector loose. I was able to
> > find
> > another metric screw to replace the missing one so I will see if this solves
> > the
> > problem.
> >
> > So my new laptop plans are on-hold for now. I will keep my eye open for
> > a super deal on a older 770.
> >
> > 73 Eric ecottrell_at_doble.com
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: 701CS seems dead...
> Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 23:18:51 -0400
> From: Bill Morrow <penzance_at_icanect.net>
> To: Greg Lara <greg_at_highwire.net>
> CC: THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu
>
> Greg..
> sometimes, the on/off switch requires some very positive pressure to activiate
> the switch inside...
>
> also, be sure the ac plug is making contact in the socket..
>
> thats about all i can think of for now.. :-)
>
> Greg Lara wrote:
>
> > Hello All,
> >
> > A client of mine has a TP 701CS. She complained that it wasn't starting up,
> > and when I looked at it, it indeed did not respond to the power switch. I
> > tested the AC adapter with a meter, and it looks like it's cranking out the
> > requisite voltage. I know that the battery has been dead for some time, and
> > that she has been using it exclusively with the adapter. I'm wondering if
> > this behavior has been seen before by anyone here who might know what this
> > could be. I was told that it hadn't suffered any damage (falls, blows), but
> > you never know...
> >
> > If anyone can offer anything, I'd appreciate it.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Greg L.
>
> --
> Live Long and Prosper, Happy trails...
>
> ** Bill Morrow ** :-)
> Compuserve Thinkpad Forum Sysop
> WEB page http://thinkpads.com
> Thinkpad User Community: http://thinkpads.com/enter.html
> bill_at_thinkpads.com, morrow1_at_compuserve.com, morrow_at_treco.net
> 770Z-8AU, 760ED, 760CD, (5)701C, 560E, 755CE, 750C et al...
>
> Including, but not limited to, Subject to prior sale, Your mileage will vary,
> Done on a
> closed road with a professional driver AND Do not try this at home..
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: 365XD Video Drivers
> Date: Thu, 08 Apr 1999 02:51:30 -0800
> From: "LightSide" <robertm_at_az.com>
> To: "THINKPAD_at_CS.UTK.EDU" <THINKPAD_at_CS.UTK.EDU>
>
> Hello,
>
> I was skimming down the IBM file matrix for my TP 365XD and I saw a new video driver for it. I downloaded it
> and popped it in (this is for Windows 95). It was to my understanding allow the LCD to display true color.
> However when I re-read the docs (woo! What a concept!), I realized the extra color depth was for external
> monitors only.
>
> So my question is, are LCD screens limited to 256 colors? And if not, is it just my old, dusty, 1971 Gremlin like
> TP? Can other TP's say 600 series or 700 series reach those deeper depths.
>
> Robert
>
> Robert Mears
> Certified Key and Button Pusher
> robertm_at_az.com
> OS/2 Warp v4: Because you deserve more than an os designed for games
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: [755C] Memory parity problem - some success
> Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 11:02:38 -0000
> From: Adam Quantrill <aquantrill_at_scigen.co.uk>
> To: thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu, Adam Quantrill <aquantrill_at_scigen.co.uk>
>
> I got the data sheets on the chips and my assumption was correct - each is 512k*9bits. I have lifted the power supply pins on a number of the chips and got '1668KB OK' so I then added the expansion ram and that quite happily sits on top of the new memory boundary. I'm not sure that I have disconnected the chip that was giving gyp (!) but it now all works albeit with slightly reduced memory.
>
> The question still stands, however, what is the arrangement of memory chips in the memory map? I reckon on there being 16 bit words so I have to disconnect maximum 2 chips, leaving me with 3MB on the motherboard. However if the bus were 32 bits wide I'd have to disconnect 4 chips. But the question is which 2/which 4? I've disconnected a few chips at a time but there doesn't seem to be an unambiguous logical relationship (so far) between which chip/what memory you get.
>
> Anyone with any clues as to the placing of the memory chips on this motherboard?
>
> - Adam
>
> ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
> Subject: [755C] Memory parity problem on motherboard
> Author: MIME:Adam Quantrill <aquantrill_at_scigen.co.uk> at INTERNET
> Date: 30/03/99 09:54
>
> I've disassembled my 755C and there are no obvious cracks or bad soldering on what I take to be the RAM chips (HM514900ALTT7R) but nevertheless I intend to reflow them just in case. Does anyone know the correspondence of memory location to chip? As there are 8 of them I assume it's one chip per half megabyte, each being 9 bits wide as you can have parity. I'd rather reflow and/or replace just the duff chip, and as the error is at 3.7MB it will be the last one.
>
> Any advice in this area would be appreciated.
>
> - Adam
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> -----------------------------------------------------------
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> Harston
> Cambridge
> CB2 5NH
> Registered in England No 2081960
> -----------------------------------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: 365XD Video Drivers
> Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 08:03:49 -0400
> From: Bill Morrow <penzance_at_icanect.net>
> To: LightSide <robertm_at_az.com>
> CC: "THINKPAD_at_CS.UTK.EDU" <THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu>
>
> Theres a limit..
> don't know about the 365X series, but its more than 256 colors, depending upon the particular machine..
> its all there, in the manuals and specs for each machine on the IBM web site..
> you know, RTFM.. Read The F------ Manual!,
> or
> Read The Fine Manual.. :-)
>
> LightSide wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I was skimming down the IBM file matrix for my TP 365XD and I saw a new video driver for it. I downloaded it
> > and popped it in (this is for Windows 95). It was to my understanding allow the LCD to display true color.
> > However when I re-read the docs (woo! What a concept!), I realized the extra color depth was for external
> > monitors only.
> >
> > So my question is, are LCD screens limited to 256 colors? And if not, is it just my old, dusty, 1971 Gremlin like
> > TP? Can other TP's say 600 series or 700 series reach those deeper depths.
> >
> > Robert
> >
> > Robert Mears
> > Certified Key and Button Pusher
> > robertm_at_az.com
> > OS/2 Warp v4: Because you deserve more than an os designed for games
>
> --
> Live Long and Prosper, Happy trails...
>
> ** Bill Morrow ** :-)
> Compuserve Thinkpad Forum Sysop
> WEB page http://thinkpads.com
> Thinkpad User Community: http://thinkpads.com/enter.html
> bill_at_thinkpads.com, morrow1_at_compuserve.com, morrow_at_treco.net
> 770Z-8AU, 760ED, 760CD, (5)701C, 560E, 755CE, 750C et al...
>
> Including, but not limited to, Subject to prior sale, Your mileage will vary, Done on a
> closed road with a professional driver AND Do not try this at home..
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: [755C] Memory parity problem - some success
> Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 08:08:32 -0400
> From: Bill Morrow <penzance_at_icanect.net>
> To: Adam Quantrill <aquantrill_at_scigen.co.uk>
> CC: thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu
>
> take a look at the hardware manuals on the IBM site..
> i've seen memory maps, though not chip placements..
> i have that address on another machine, busy this morning, gotta run, if you can't find it, let me know.. :-)
>
> Adam Quantrill wrote:
>
> > I got the data sheets on the chips and my assumption was correct - each is 512k*9bits. I have lifted the power supply pins on a number of the chips and got '1668KB OK' so I then added the expansion ram and that quite happily sits on top of the new memory boundary. I'm not sure that I have disconnected the chip that was giving gyp (!) but it now all works albeit with slightly reduced memory.
> >
> > The question still stands, however, what is the arrangement of memory chips in the memory map? I reckon on there being 16 bit words so I have to disconnect maximum 2 chips, leaving me with 3MB on the motherboard. However if the bus were 32 bits wide I'd have to disconnect 4 chips. But the question is which 2/which 4? I've disconnected a few chips at a time but there doesn't seem to be an unambiguous logical relationship (so far) between which chip/what memory you get.
> >
> > Anyone with any clues as to the placing of the memory chips on this motherboard?
> >
> > - Adam
> >
> > ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
> > Subject: [755C] Memory parity problem on motherboard
> > Author: MIME:Adam Quantrill <aquantrill_at_scigen.co.uk> at INTERNET
> > Date: 30/03/99 09:54
> >
> > I've disassembled my 755C and there are no obvious cracks or bad soldering on what I take to be the RAM chips (HM514900ALTT7R) but nevertheless I intend to reflow them just in case. Does anyone know the correspondence of memory location to chip? As there are 8 of them I assume it's one chip per half megabyte, each being 9 bits wide as you can have parity. I'd rather reflow and/or replace just the duff chip, and as the error is at 3.7MB it will be the last one.
> >
> > Any advice in this area would be appreciated.
> >
> > - Adam
> > ------------------------------------------------------------ Scientific Generics Limited Tel: +44 1223 875200
> > Harston Mill Fax: +44 1223 875201 United Kingdom http://www.generics.co.uk Harston
> > Cambridge
> > CB2 5NH
> > Registered in England No 2081960
> > ------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------
> > Scientific Generics Limited Tel: +44 1223 875200
> > Harston Mill Fax: +44 1223 875201
> > United Kingdom http://www.generics.co.uk
> > Harston
> > Cambridge
> > CB2 5NH
> > Registered in England No 2081960
> > ------------------------------------------------------------
>
> --
> Live Long and Prosper, Happy trails...
>
> ** Bill Morrow ** :-)
> Compuserve Thinkpad Forum Sysop
> WEB page http://thinkpads.com
> Thinkpad User Community: http://thinkpads.com/enter.html
> bill_at_thinkpads.com, morrow1_at_compuserve.com, morrow_at_treco.net
> 770Z-8AU, 760ED, 760CD, (5)701C, 560E, 755CE, 750C et al...
>
> Including, but not limited to, Subject to prior sale, Your mileage will vary, Done on a
> closed road with a professional driver AND Do not try this at home..
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re[2]: [755C] Memory parity problem - some success
> Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 13:37:34 -0000
> From: Adam Quantrill <aquantrill_at_scigen.co.uk>
> To: Bill Morrow <penzance_at_icanect.net>
> CC: thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu
>
> If by that you mean http://www.pc.ibm.com:80/cgi-bin/bookmgr/BOOKS/tpvol2/5.0
>
> then I've had a look and there are no pcb layout diagrams identifying the memory chips.
>
> Let me know any other URLs to look under, if there is more info out there, thanks,
>
> - Adam
>
> ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
> Subject: Re: [755C] Memory parity problem - some success
> Author: MIME:Bill Morrow <penzance_at_icanect.net> at INTERNET
> Date: 07/04/99 13:23
>
> take a look at the hardware manuals on the IBM site.. i've seen memory maps, though not chip placements..
> i have that address on another machine, busy this morning, gotta run, if you can't find it, let me know.. :-)
>
> Adam Quantrill wrote:
>
> > I got the data sheets on the chips and my assumption was correct - each is 512k*9bits. I have lifted the power supply pins on a number of the chips and got '1668KB OK' so I then added the expansion ram and that quite happily sits on top o
> the new memory boundary. I'm not sure that I have disconnected the chip that was giving gyp (!) but it now all works albeit with slightly reduced memory. >
> > The question still stands, however, what is the arrangement of memory chips in the memory map? I reckon on there being 16 bit words so I have to disconnect maximum 2 chips, leaving me with 3MB on the motherboard. However if the bus were 3
> bits wide I'd have to disconnect 4 chips. But the question is which 2/which 4? I've disconnected a few chips at a time but there doesn't seem to be an unambiguous logical relationship (so far) between which chip/what memory you get.
> >
> > Anyone with any clues as to the placing of the memory chips on this motherboard?
> >
> > - Adam
> >
> > ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
> > Subject: [755C] Memory parity problem on motherboard
> > Author: MIME:Adam Quantrill <aquantrill_at_scigen.co.uk> at INTERNET > Date: 30/03/99 09:54
> >
> > I've disassembled my 755C and there are no obvious cracks or bad soldering on what I take to be the RAM chips (HM514900ALTT7R) but nevertheless I intend to reflow them just in case. Does anyone know the correspondence of memory location t
> chip? As there are 8 of them I assume it's one chip per half megabyte, each being 9 bits wide as you can have parity. I'd rather reflow and/or replace just the duff chip, and as the error is at 3.7MB it will be the last one. >
> > Any advice in this area would be appreciated. >
> > - Adam
> > ------------------------------------------------------------ Scientific Generics Limited Tel: +44 1223 875200
> > Harston Mill Fax: +44 1223 875201 United Kingdom http://www.generics.co.uk Harston
> > Cambridge
> > CB2 5NH
> > Registered in England No 2081960
> > ------------------------------------------------------------ >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------ > Scientific Generics Limited Tel: +44 1223 875200
> > Harston Mill Fax: +44 1223 875201
> > United Kingdom http://www.generics.co.uk > Harston
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> Subject: (TP770E) DVD error message
> Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 08:45:46 -0400
> From: Henry Katz <hkatz_at_gate.net>
> To: thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu
>
> I'm using a program and data base on CD in my new TP770E DVD drive and
> the following full screen (DOS) message keeps coming up as the program
> runs:
> ' Error reading CD-ROM Drive F: Please insert CD-ROM with Serial Number
> xxx in Drive F: If the CD-ROM is still in the Drive, it may require
> cleaning. Press ENTER for OK or ESC to cancel. OK... '
> When I hit enter the message clears and the program continues running.
> I've been using this Program/Data CD on my TP380ED for several months
> without problem. Does anyone know what's causing the error message in
> the 770E DVD ?
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: [365XD Video Drivers]
> Date: 07 Apr 1999 09:49:03 -0500
> From: Rob Bell <rbell1_at_netscape.net>
> To: LightSide <robertm_at_az.com>, "THINKPAD_at_CS.UTK.EDU" <THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu>
>
> I run my 770 at 64K colors in 1024x768. The display settings say it can do
> true color at 800x600. This is on the lower-end P233 with 13.3 LCD, so I'm
> sure the higher end 770s can do better. Color depth is mainly tied to the
> amount of video ram the the video card has.
>
> HTH,
> Rob
>
> "LightSide" <robertm_at_az.com> wrote:
> > So my question is, are LCD screens limited to 256 colors? And if not, is it
> just my old, dusty, 1971 Gremlin like
> > TP? Can other TP's say 600 series or 700 series reach those deeper depths.
>
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>
> Subject: Re: 365XD Video Drivers
> Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 08:08:22 -0700
> From: Benjamin Koh <benkoh_at_leland.Stanford.EDU>
> To: LightSide <robertm_at_az.com>
> CC: "THINKPAD_at_CS.UTK.EDU" <THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu>
>
> Almost all LCDs today will do at least 16-bit color, and most reach
> 18-bit, although they accept a 24 bit signal. I'm sure all the recent
> Thinkpads will reach 18 bit or better; your 365XD is a comparatively old
> model so you may be out of luck. For a time dual scans were limited to
> 256 colors due to inferior contrast; quality has gone up and the new
> HPAs do 24 bit too, or at least accept a 24 bit signal. My 560X is
> running in 24 bit color at 800x600, although technically the LCD outputs
> only 18 bits.
>
> Benjamin
>
> LightSide wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I was skimming down the IBM file matrix for my TP 365XD and I saw a new video driver for it. I downloaded it
> > and popped it in (this is for Windows 95). It was to my understanding allow the LCD to display true color.
> > However when I re-read the docs (woo! What a concept!), I realized the extra color depth was for external
> > monitors only.
> >
> > So my question is, are LCD screens limited to 256 colors? And if not, is it just my old, dusty, 1971 Gremlin like
> > TP? Can other TP's say 600 series or 700 series reach those deeper depths.
> >
> > Robert
> >
> > Robert Mears
> > Certified Key and Button Pusher
> > robertm_at_az.com
> > OS/2 Warp v4: Because you deserve more than an os designed for games
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: 365XD Video Drivers
> Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 09:13:00 -0700
> From: "David S. Crombie" <david_at_crombie.com>
> To: "LightSide" <robertm_at_az.com>
> CC: "Thinkpad List" <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
>
> I run my 365XD @ 800X600 at 16bit or 64K colours just fine. My old 360c
> could only display 256...
> I am running Win98.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: LightSide <robertm_at_az.com>
> To: THINKPAD_at_CS.UTK.EDU <THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu>
> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 1999 3:51 AM
> Subject: 365XD Video Drivers
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I was skimming down the IBM file matrix for my TP 365XD and I saw a new
> video driver for it. I downloaded it
> > and popped it in (this is for Windows 95). It was to my understanding
> allow the LCD to display true color.
> > However when I re-read the docs (woo! What a concept!), I realized the
> extra color depth was for external
> > monitors only.
> >
> > So my question is, are LCD screens limited to 256 colors? And if not, is
> it just my old, dusty, 1971 Gremlin like
> > TP? Can other TP's say 600 series or 700 series reach those deeper depths.
> >
> >
> > Robert
> >
> >
> > Robert Mears
> > Certified Key and Button Pusher
> > robertm_at_az.com
> > OS/2 Warp v4: Because you deserve more than an os designed for games
> >
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