I came across this in a newsletter I receive -- AllBusiness.com Daily News newsletter by Keith Gerard: "Technology: Chinese Laptop Maker Thinks Small IBM ThinkPad computers disappeared from store shelves six years ago, and the company unloaded its computer manufacturing operations last year. But Lenovo, the Chinese company that bought IBM's personal computer division, believes the ThinkPad laptop brand will still strike a chord with small business owners." Read More » http://recp.rm05.net/ctt?kn=7&m=194412&r=MTE5MTQzMjk1OQS2&b=0&j=NTg4MDAyNzcS1&mt=1 Keith Girard has almost 30 years of experience as a reporter, editor-in-chief, and senior executive. He spent three years writing a syndicated column on small business and covered small business for CBS MarketWatch. AllBusiness.com Daily News newsletter © 2006 AllBusiness.com, Inc.

HI Beth, I too believe that the name alone is and will spark old memories. IBM think pad was a great machine while in the hands of IBM and I'm sure that the Chinese company has probably bettered it. So I will be on the lookout at the outlets mentioned to see what the pricing will be. ---------------------------------------- Place a FREE AD on me: http://FreeAdTraffic.com FREE: Multiply Your Advertising Results By Thousands With Your Ad Listed On 5635+ Sites! Tons OF Traffic! http://www.programhoppers.com?5638

Hi Beth, Thanks for another glimpse of what's happening out there! I always thought the Chinese were clever. This could be big if the 'package' includes simple and effective business software. Warmest regards, Peter