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    Ethernet in T61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Hyangi, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. Hyangi

    Hyangi Newbie

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    If I order a Thinkpad T61, is Ethernet or an Ethernet card integrated into the system?

    My college also requires us to bring a 10 ft. (or longer) Cat5 RJ45 Ethernet patch cable. Is that included with my purchase of the T61 or do I have to buy that separately?

    Thanks so much!
     
    Hyangi, Jul 25, 2007
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  2. Playmaker

    Playmaker Notebook Deity

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    Yes and no, respectively.
     
    Playmaker, Jul 25, 2007
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  3. Hyangi

    Hyangi Newbie

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    nice and simple, thanks!
    sry again, but where can I purchase such a cable? on the lenovo site?
     
    Hyangi, Jul 25, 2007
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  4. Playmaker

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    Any computer-selling store you want.
     
    Playmaker, Jul 25, 2007
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    HAC84 Notebook Geek

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    HAC84, Jul 25, 2007
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    am6eric9a Notebook Geek

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    just go to your student store and they'll have a bunch
     
    am6eric9a, Jul 25, 2007
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  7. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Alternatively you can make one with the right tool.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 25, 2007
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    eskimochaos Notebook Evangelist

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    He doesn't even know where to get an Ethernet cable so lets not suggest that.
     
    eskimochaos, Jul 25, 2007
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  9. panteedropper

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    gigabit ethernet is standard on the thinkpad. it will include a phone line cable, not a cat5 cable

    if you're willing to swing by NYC, I can make you a cable of your desired length (upto 50 ft) for 3 bucks DO NOT goto best buy to purchase this cable as they will rip you off. goto a small mom and pop shop, you should be able to get a 25 foot cord for around 5 bucks(generic).
     
    panteedropper, Jul 25, 2007
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  10. Hyangi

    Hyangi Newbie

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    thanks for all your help and all your suggestions. It's helped a lot!
    and by the way, I'm a she, eskimochaos :]
     
    Hyangi, Jul 25, 2007
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  11. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I at one time didn't know how to make one either.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 25, 2007
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  12. orangelounge

    orangelounge Notebook Consultant

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    ^^

    Right, but making just one isn't very economical, and when someone's simply looking for an ethernet cable, and you suggest making one, you might just scare them off.
     
    orangelounge, Jul 25, 2007
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