Re: Trackpoint covers

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From: Vincent Poy (vince_at_pele.WURLDLINK.NET)
Date: Sat Jul 13 2002 - 00:07:36 EDT


        Do they last as long as the real thing though? I guess the 75
cents includes the time and energy and gas to get to the mailbox :-)

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On Fri, 12 Jul 2002, Jeddy Lin wrote:

> I can't tell if they're "real" IBM covers, but they are the nice, grippy
> cat-tongue kind. They fit perfectly, so I'd assume they're the the real
> thing; if not, close enough, I wouldn't be able to tell. (It also comes in
> the same kind of little baggie that IBM uses for spare covers when you buy a
> new Thinkpad).
>
> And no, it comes in a standard white envelope. No special envelope for me.
> =) I believe Mike also sells them directly, he's out in southern California
> if you want to save on shipping costs. As far as ebay, 75 cents is not too
> bad, considering some people really rip you off with shipping fees upwards
> of $30 for standard ground service that costs $9.
>
> Best,
> Jeddy
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vincent Poy" <vince_at_pele.WURLDLINK.NET>
> To: "Jeddy Lin" <jeddylin_at_uclink.berkeley.edu>
> Cc: "tp mail list" <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 1:54 PM
> Subject: Re: Trackpoint covers
>
>
> > Are these OEM covers or aftermarket? I guess maybe the envelope
> > is the special kind ;)
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Vince - vince_at_WURLDLINK.NET - Vice President ________ __
> ____
> > Unix Networking Operations - FreeBSD-Real Unix for Free / / / / | /
> [__ ]
> > WurldLink Corporation / / / / | / |
> __] ]
> > San Francisco - Honolulu - Hong Kong / / / / / |/ / |
> __] ]
> > HongKong Stars/Gravis UltraSound Mailing Lists Admin
> /_/_/_/_/|___/|_|[____]
> > Almighty1_at_IRC - oahu.DAL.NET Hawaii's DALnet IRC Network Server Admin
> >
> > On Fri, 12 Jul 2002, Jeddy Lin wrote:
> >
> > > Not sure how much other places charge, but I've had a good buying
> experience
> > > with this guy in the past (twice):
> > >
> > > http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=9743329
> > >
> > > ID is "nudemike"... he's got good feedback though. Not an endorsement,
> just
> > > hope this helps. Shipping is a rip, I don't see how a stamp an an
> envelope
> > > is $0.75, but oh well.
> > >
> > > Best, Jeddy
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Ellis Weiner" <eweiner_at_nni.com>
> > > To: "tp mail list" <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
> > > Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 10:33 AM
> > > Subject: Trackpoint covers
> > >
> > >
> > > > A friend needs some trackpoint tops. Who here can provide them,
> again?
> > > > TIA.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>


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