ThinkPad is a line of laptop and tablet computers developed by Lenovo. The series was designed, developed and sold by IBM until Lenovo acquired divisions and brands in 2005. The ThinkPad is known for their minimalist, black, and box designs originally modeled in 1990 by industrial designer Richard Sapper, based on the concept of a lunch box > Bento Traditional Japanese expresses its character only after it is opened. According to later interviews with Sapper, he also characterized the simple ThinkPad form to be basic like a simple black cigar box, and with similar proportions offering a 'surprise' when opened.
The line was first developed at the IBM Yamato Facility in Japan, led by Arimasa Naitoh, now dubbed the "father" of the ThinkPad. The first ThinkPads was released in October 1992. Considered innovative, it became a huge success for IBM over the decade.
ThinkPad is very popular among businesses. The old model is respected by technology enthusiasts, collectors and power users because of its durable design, relatively high resale value, and the abundance of aftermarket replacement parts. The ThinkPad has received a humble following and a small but loyal fanbase throughout the year. ThinkPad laptops have been used in space and, in 2003, were the only laptops certified for use on the International Space Station.
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History
Name
The name "ThinkPad" is a product of IBM's corporate history and culture. Thomas J. Watson, Sr., first introduced "THINK" as IBM's slogan of the 1920s. With every IBM-installed minicomputer and mainframe (almost everything is leased - not for sale), a blue plastic mark is placed above the operator console, with the "Think" command on the aluminum plate. For decades, IBM shared a small notebook with the word "THINK" emblazoned on brown leather imitations to customers and employees. The name "ThinkPad" is recommended by IBM employee Denny Wainwright, who has a notepad "THINK" in his pocket. The name was opposed by the IBM corporate naming committee because the names for IBM computers were all numerical at the time. "ThinkPad" is saved because of praise from journalists and the public.
Development
ThinkPad is IBM's answer to Toshiba and Compaq, both in the notebook market, as well as Apple and DEC. The task of making notebooks was given to the Yamato Facility in Japan and led by Arimasa Naitoh, a Japanese man who joined IBM in 1970 and is now dubbed the "father" of the ThinkPad. IBM pushed the ThinkPad for its 1992 launch to make Harvard Business School happy.
Initial model
In April 1992, IBM announced its first ThinkPad tablet computer at a press conference. The first ThinkPad Tablet, a PenPoint-based device officially known as the IBM 2521 ThinkPad, is positioned as a developer release. ThinkPad tablets became available for purchase by the general public in October of the same year.
In addition to providing innovative names, IBM markets ThinkPad through imaginative activities such as customer pilot programs, many pre-launch announcements, and extensive loan programs designed to showcase product strengths and weaknesses. IBM even works with archaeologists who dug up the ancient Egyptian city of Leontopolis to test the ThinkPad. The device was lent to the excavation team for the summer. The resulting report documents the outstanding ThinkPad performance under difficult conditions. The report said, "The ThinkPad is an impressive engine, powerful enough to be used without special care in the worst conditions offered by Egypt."
The first three ThinkPad notebook models are 700, 700C, and 700T. They were publicly announced in October 1992. The bright red TrackPoint, a kind of pointer stick embedded in the keyboard, allows notebooks to be used without external pointing devices. The first ThinkPads was very successful, garnering over 300 awards for design and quality.
The ThinkPad 755C laptop computer was used as Payload and General Support Computers in Space Shuttle in the 1990s. The ThinkPad 760ED was also tested as part of the Shuttle-Mir program in the same period. Computer 760ED is used without modification. The model used by the space program consists of Intel's 133 Mega Hertz Pentium Processor with 48 Megabytes of RAM, four-speed CD-ROM, power supply unit, 1.44 Megabyte floppy disk drive, two 1.2 Gigabyte hard drives, and accessories. When used in outer space, laptops experience radiation, which can cause errors, and 760ED is recorded as an increase in this area above 755C.
Industrial design
Traditionally black, ThinkPad has a common feature of magnesium, carbon fiber reinforced plastic or titanium composites. ThinkPad has introduced numerous innovations, including TrackPoint pointing devices, ThinkLight, LED keyboard lights on the top of the LCD screen, Active Protection System, an accelerometer sensor that detects when the ThinkPad falls and turns off the hard disk drive to prevent damage, curls the enclosure design to minimize flex motherboard, stainless steel hinges, biometric fingerprint readers, Client Security Solutions, which enhance security by using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and facilitate deployment in enterprise environments, ThinkVantage Technology series of computer management applications, and drill holes to help reduce damage to keyboards and components from accidental spillage.
The original design concept of ThinkPad was created in 1990 by Italian based designer Richard Sapper, IBM's corporate design consultant and, since 2005, Lenovo. Robbers were noted for classic product designs such as Tizio lamps for Artemide, office chairs for Knoll, kitchen utensils for Alessi and ballpoint for Lamy. This design is based on the Japanese lunch box concept Bento which reveals its properties only after it is opened. According to later interviews with Sapper, he also characterizes a simple ThinkPad form to be basic like a simple, black cigar box and with similar proportions offering a 'surprise' when opened. These computers are also known for their iconic red TrackPoint, a variation on the joystick, in the center of the keyboard.
The first ThinkPad notebook (700C) announced in 1992 was the first new product to emerge from IBM's "differentiated product personality" strategy resulting from a collaboration between Sapper and Tom Hardy, head of IBM's Corporate Design Program. The 700C development also involves a close working relationship between Sapper and Kazuhiko Yamazaki, a leading notebook designer at IBM Yamato Design Center in Japan and a link between Sapper and Yamato engineering. The "pre-Internet" collaboration between 1990-1992 between Italy and Japan was facilitated by Sony's dedicated digital communications system that sends high-resolution images over the phone line. The system was established at several major global Design Centers by Hardy so that IBM designers can communicate visually more effectively and interact directly with Mine Aviators to get suggestions about their projects. For the leadership of its innovative design management during the development of the ThinkPad, Hardy was named the "1992 Innovator" by PC Magazine. Since 1992, the ThinkPad design has been updated periodically, developed and refined over the years by Sapper and their respective teams at IBM and later Lenovo, which include Yamazaki, Tom Takahashi, Sam Lucente and, since 1995, David Hill, Deputy President User Experience & amp; Design, which leads and manages the ThinkPad design/user experience. Hill's approach to maintaining the evolution of the original Sapper ThinkPad design is analogous to how Porsche manages the classic 911 evolution.
The flip-out butterfly keyboard, which appears in the ThinkPad 701 series designed by Sapper in collaboration with Sam Lucente and John Karidis, is widely regarded as a design masterpiece and on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
The ThinkPad 760 series also includes an unusual keyboard design; the keyboard is elevated by two arms that ride on a small rail on the side of the screen, tilting the keyboard to achieve a more ergonomic design.
Although almost all models have a trackpoint, not all models have a touchpad; of those who do, not all have the left and right buttons below, may make the mouse click less ergonomic. Touchpad X220 doubles as a regular mouse button, which also happens with some newer models (as of December 2013). This can cause problems, such as accidental clicks if too much pressure is given during mouse movement.
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the ThinkPad, David Hill wrote and designed a book warning about ThinkPad design. Entitled ThinkPad Design: Spirit & amp; Essence , the book was revealed at an event held at MoMA.
Reviews and awards
ThinkPad is very popular among businesses. The old model is respected by technology enthusiasts, collectors and power users because of its durable design, relatively high resale value, and the abundance of aftermarket replacement parts. The ThinkPad has received a humble following and a small but loyal fanbase throughout the year.
Laptop Magazine in 2006 called the ThinkPad keyboard a high-quality laptop computer available. It ranks first in reliability and support in PC Magazine 2007 Survey.
Lenovo ThinkPad is PC Magazine 2006 Reader's Choice for PC-based laptops, and ranks number 1 in Support for PC-based laptops. The ThinkPad Series is the first product to receive the PC World Hall of Fame award.
Enderle Group Enderle says that the ongoing thing about ThinkPad is that "brand means quality" and that "they build the best keyboard in the business."
ThinkPad X Tablet-series is PC Magazine Editor's Choice for tablet PCs. The 1.6 kg (3.5 pounds) ThinkPad X60s is ranked number one on ultraportable laptops by PC World. It lasts 8 hours and 21 minutes on a single charge with its 8-cell battery. Lenovo ThinkPad X60s Series is the Top 100 PC World Product of 2006. The World Survey and PC World Survey in 2005 put ThinkPad products above all other brands for reliability.
In the 2004 survey, they were ranked second (behind the eMachines engine). Lenovo was named the greenest company in the electronics industry by Greenpeace in 2007 but has since dropped to 14 from 17 in October 2010.
Lenovo ThinkPad T60p received the Editor's Choice award for Mobile Graphic Workstation from PC Magazine. Lenovo ThinkPad X60 is PC Magazine Editor's Choice among ultra-portable laptops. The Lenovo ThinkPad T400-Series is on the World's Top 100 PC Products of 2009.
Use in space
ThinkPad laptops, in 2003, are the only laptops certified for use on the International Space Station. By 2017, they currently operate on Linux, Windows XP and Windows Vista software.
NASA buys more than 500 ThinkPad 750 laptops for flight qualification, software development, and crew training.
Senator Astronaut John Glenn used ThinkPad laptops in his STS-95 space mission in 1998.
ThinkPad models used in the Shuttle mission include:
- ThinkPad 750 (first used in December 1993 supporting Hubble's repair mission)
- ThinkPad 750C
- ThinkPad 755C
- ThinkPad 760ED
- ThinkPad 760XD (ISS Portable Computing System)
- ThinkPad 770
- ThinkPad A31p (ISS Portable Computing System)
- ThinkPad T61p
At least three ThinkPad 750Cs are left in Mir Spektr module when the module is pressed.
Laptops used in spaceships and the International Space Station display safety and operational improvements to the weightless environment they must operate. Modifications include velcro tape to stick to the surface, upgraded to CPU and video card cooling fan to accommodate microgravity (hot air). not rising) and lower cabin air density, and an adapter to a 28 volt DC power station.
The ThinkPad 750 flew over the Space Shuttle Endeavor during a mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope on December 2, 1993. The ThinkPad 750C's duty is to run a NASA test program that determines whether radiation in the aerospace environment causes memory anomalies at 750C or produces other unexpected problems. The 755C is also used and 760ED tested as well as part of the Shuttle-Mir test.
ThinkPad is used in conjunction with the joystick for Portable Operations Landing Operations Trainer (PILOT).
Throughout 2006, the ThinkPad A31p has been used in the International Space Station Module Center Service Center and seven ThinkPad A31p laptops operate in orbit over the International Space Station. In 2010, the Space Station is equipped with 68 ThinkPad A31 computers along with 32 new Lenovo ThinkPad T61p laptops plus a dedicated IP phone that also has limited video phone capabilities. Working on combining these laptops into station LAN continues until June 2011. All laptops on the ISS are connected to the station's LAN via Wi-Fi and connected to the ground at speeds of 3 Mbit/s and 10 Mbit/s, comparable to home. DSL connection speed.
Acquisition by Lenovo
In 2005, Chinese technology company Lenovo bought IBM's personal computer business and ThinkPad brand with it. Speaking on the purchase of IBM's personal computer division, Liu Chuanzhi said, "We benefited in three ways from the IBM acquisition.We got ThinkPad brand, advanced IBM PC manufacturing technology and international company resources, such as global sales channel and operations team. these elements have sustained our sales revenue in recent years. "
Although Lenovo gained the right to use the IBM brand name for five years after the acquisition of IBM's personal computer business, Lenovo only used it for three years.
Manufacturing
ThinkPad Brand shares its headquarters with Lenovo in Morrisville, North Carolina where Lenovo employs 3,500 workers. Each device built at the 240,000-square-foot Guilford County facility was "packed in a box showing off a red-and-white sticker proclaiming" Whitsett, North Carolina. "
In 2012, Lenovo moved some of ThinkPad's line of computer production to Japan. ThinkPad will be produced by NEC in Yonezawa, Yamagata. Akaemi Watanabe, president of Lenovo Japan, said, "As a Japanese, I am happy to see the return of domestic production and the goal is to realize full scale production as this will enhance our image and make the product more acceptable to Japanese customers.
In 2014, despite sales up 5.6 percent from a year earlier, Lenovo lost its position as a top-notch commercial notebook maker. However, the company will celebrate its historic milestone by 2015 with the delivery of 100 million units of its ThinkPad line.
Battery
Some Lenovo laptops block third-party batteries. Lenovo calls this feature "Battery Safeguard." It was first introduced on several models in May 2012. The laptop with this feature scans a security chip that contains only ThinkPad branded batteries. Some Lenovo laptops flash a message stating "Original Lenovo Batteries Not Installed" when third-party batteries are used.
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Latest model
25th Birthday Retro ThinkPad
Lenovo released the 25th anniversary of Retro ThinkPad 25 in October 2017. The design is different from other recent ThinkPad, as it has a classic keyboard with 7-row layout owned by many older ThinkPads, and the logo has changed color.. The last ThinkPad model with a 7-line keyboard was introduced in 2011.
ThinkPad Yoga
ThinkPad Yoga is a Ultrabook-class converter device that works both as a laptop and tablet computer. Yoga gets its name from the consumer-oriented IdeaPad Yoga line with the same form factor. ThinkPad Yoga has a flat backlit keyboard when it is turned into tablet mode. This is done with a platform that surrounds the rising buttons until they are aligned with the keyboard buttons, a locking mechanism that prevents button presses, and outstretched legs to prevent the keyboard from relying on a flat surface. Lenovo implemented this design in response to complaints about the previous 13 and 11 Yoga models that were awkward to use in tablet mode. Enhanced hinges are required to apply this design. In addition to its convertible form factor, ThinkPad Yoga is a rather standard ThinkPad device with a black magnesium-powered chassis, island keyboard, red TrackPoint, and a trackpad without big buttons.
ThinkPad Twist
Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is a laptop/tablet computer hybrid aimed at high-end users. Twist gets its name from the ability of the screen to rotate in a way that turns the device into a tablet. Twist has a 12.5 "screen and uses an Intel Core i7 processor and SSD technology instead of a hard drive.
In a review for Engadget Dana Wollman writes, "Lately, we feel like all the reviews of Windows 8 convertibles end in the same way.ThinkPad Twist has a lot going for it: bright IPS display, selection good ports, affordable prices and unparalleled typing experience.Like the past ThinkPads, it also offers some useful software features for businesses that do not have a dedicated IT department.All good things, but what a fighter does when the battery barely lasted for four hours? Something tells us Twist will still appeal to Lenovo loyalists, people who trust the build quality of ThinkPad and will not get caught using other keyboards.If you are more branded agnostic, there are also other Windows 8 convertibles with comfortable keyboards - not to mention, sharper screens, faster performance, and longer battery life. "
ThinkPad Helix
Helix is ​​a convertible laptop that satisfies users of conventional tablets and notebooks. It uses a "rip and flip" design that allows the user to release the screen and then replace it facing in different directions. It sports a 11.6 "Full HD (1920 × 1080) screen, with support for Windows 8 multi-touch.As all the essential processing hardware is in the display unit and has multitouch capabilities, separate monitors can be used as standalone devices. tablets High-end hardware and developmental quality, including Gorilla Glass, stylus-based input, and hardware-based security features Intel vPro, designed to attract business users.
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ThinkPad Tablet
Released in August 2011, the ThinkPad Tablet is the first in Lenovo's line of business-oriented Tablets with the ThinkPad brand. This tablet has been described by Gadget Mix as a premium business tablet. Because the Tablet is primarily business-oriented, it includes features for security, such as anti-theft software, the ability to disable remote tablets, SD card encryption, layered data encryption, and Cisco Virtual Private Network (VPN).
In addition, the ThinkPad Tablet can run software such as IBM Lotus Notes Traveler. Stylus can be used to write notes on Tablets, which also includes software to convert this handwriting content into text. Another feature in Tablet is the drag-and-drop utility designed to take advantage of Tablet touch capabilities. This feature can be used to transfer data between USB devices, internal storage, or SD card.
Slashgear sums up the ThinkPad Tablet by saying, "The stylus and its settings are added to a different slate that not only tries to beat Apple's iPad."
ThinkPad Tablet 2
To celebrate the ThinkPad 20th anniversary, Lenovo held a big party in New York where it announced several products, including Tablet 2. Lenovo said that ThinkPad Tablet 2 will be available on October 28, 2012 when Windows 8 is released. ThinkPad Tablet 2 runs the Windows 8 Professional operating system. It will be able to run desktop software compatible with this version of Windows.
Tablet 2 is based on a Clover Trail version of an Intel Atom processor that has been customized for tablets. Tablet 2 has 2 gigabytes of RAM and a 64-gigabyte SSD. Tablet 2 has a 10.1-inch IPS screen with 16: 9 aspect ratio and 1,366 x 768 resolution. In the preview, CNET writes, "Windows 8 looks easy to read and functional, both on Metro and Windows-based standard interfaces." The mini-HDMI port included for video output. An 8 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera are included along with a noise-canceling microphone to facilitate video conferencing.
ThinkPad 8
Announced and released in January 2014, ThinkPad 8 is based on the Intel Bay Trail Atom Z3770 processor, with 2 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of built-in storage. ThinkPad 8 has an 8.3 inch IPS display with 16:10 aspect ratio and 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution. Other features include aluminum chassis, micro-HDMI port, 8-megapixel rear camera (with flash), and optional 4G connectivity. It runs Windows 8 as the operating system.
ThinkPad 10
Announced in May 2014, Lenovo ThinkPad 10 is the successor to the ThinkPad Tablet 2 and is scheduled to launch in summer 2014 along with accessories such as a removable external magnetic docking station and keyboard. This used Windows 8.1 Pro as its operating system. It is available in 64 and 128 GB variants with quad-core Intel Atom Baytrail processor 1.6 GHz and 2 GB or 4 GB RAM. It is optionally supported both 3G and 4G (LTE). Screen resolution was announced to be 1920ÃÆ'â € "1200, paired with a stylus pen.
ThinkPad X1 Tablet
ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a fanless tablet powered by CPU Core M. It is available with 4, 8 or 16 GB RAM LPDDR3 and SATA or PCIe NVMe SSD with up to 1 TB. It has an IPS 2160x1440 screen and supports touch input and pen.
ThinkPad 13
ThinkPad 13 is a "budget" laptop computer with a 13 inch screen. Versions running Windows 10 and Google Chrome OS are an option. The most powerful configuration has a Skylake Core i5 processor and 512-gigabyte SSD. Connectivity includes HDMI, USB 3.0, OneLink, USB Type-C, etc. It weighs 2.3 pounds and measures about 10mm in width. By 2017, the second generation Ultrabook models have been released with Kaby Lake Core i7 processors and FHD touch screens available in select countries.
ThinkPad Stack
The ThinkPad Stack product suite includes accessories designed for portability and interoperability. This line includes an external hard drive, wireless router, power bank, and Bluetooth 4.0 speakers. Each Stack device includes rubber legs, magnets, and pogo-pin power connections that allow the use of a single cable. The combined weight of all Stack devices is slightly less than two pounds. The Stack series was announced in January 2015 at CES International. The Stack accessory series is expanded at CES International 2016 to include a 720p resolution projector with 150 lumens of brightness and wireless charging stations.
The stack has a "yellow, black, and rectangular" look with the ThinkPad logo. It shares a common design language with ThinkPad laptop computers.
Series A (2017)
In September 2017, Lenovo announced two ThinkPad models featuring AMD's PRO - A275 and A475 chipset technology. This saw a Serie nameplate revival not seen since the early 2000s when the ThinkPads were under IBM ownership, but the possibility of the moniker "A" emphasized that it uses AMD technology rather than the comparative product segment (workstation class) from the previous line.
While this is not the first time Lenovo has offered the AMD ThinkPad, it is the first to be released as a premium alternative offered to the established T Series and X Series ThinkPad, which uses an Intel chipset instead.
A275
The A275 is an 12.5 "ultraportable based on Intel's X270 model, weighing in at 2.9 pounds (1.31 kg), featuring AMD Bristol Ridge APU, AMD Radeon R7 graphics and AMD DASH (Desktop and Phone Architecture for System Hardware) for enterprise computing.
A475
The A475 is a 14 "main portable computer based on Intel's T470 model weighing 3.48 pounds (1.57 kg), such as the A275 AMD features Bristol Ridge APU, AMD Radeon R7 graphics and AMD DASH (Desktop and Phone Architecture for System Hardware) for enterprise computing.
E Series
Series E Series laptops replace Lenovo Edge Series. E Series is designed for engineers, architects, animators, etc.
P Series
The P Series laptop line replaces the Len W Series. The P Series (excluding the model with the suffix 's') is designed for engineers, architects, animators, etc. And equipped with various "high-end" options. The P Series models are all fingerprint readers.
First generation
The first generation comes with various "high-end" options such as Intel Xeon processor, 4K display, and up to 128 GB DDR4 RAM. The 1080p and Core Series CPU screens become standard. PCIe SSD is also standard. The P Series uses a cooling system known as FLEX which has two fans connected by a heat pipe and is located near the CPU and GPU. Touchpad three buttons included.
P50
P50 has a 15 inch screen. It supports up to three internal storage devices and has a single Type-C Thunderbolt USB 3 port. It weighs 2.54 kilograms and has a thickness of 2.59 centimeters.
P70
P70 has a 17 inch screen. It weighs 3.45 kilograms and 3.05 centimeters thick. It supports up to four internal storage devices and includes two USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3 ports.
P50s
ThinkPad P50s (20FKS00400) is a ThinkPad W550s update, which focuses on mobility. The design generation is based on the ThinkPad T560.
Second generation
P51
The mainboard chipset is converted to Intel CM238.
P71
The mainboard chipset is converted to Intel CM238. Optional optical drive is HUD-DT-ST DVDRAM GUD0N.
P51s
The design is based on the ThinkPad T570. The mainboard chipset is converted into Kaby Lake-U.
Third generation
P52
CPU Coffee Lake, semua dengan 6 core dan 12 thread, chipset CM246, color calibrator turun, NVidia Pascal GPUs.
Seri T
The T series has historically high-end features, such as magnesium alloy rollcages, high-density IPS displays known as FlexView (discontinued after the T60 series), 7-row keyboard, screen latch, Lenovo UltraBay, and ThinkLight. Models include 14.1-inch and 15.4-inch screens available in 4: 3 and 16:10 aspect ratios.
Since 2012, all ThinkPad lines have been completely revamped, with modifications such as separate button deletion for use with TrackPoint (reintroduced 2015), removal of separate audio control keys, removal of screen latches, and LED lamp indicator deletion. Some new ultra-portable models, such as the T430u and T431s, have non-replaceable batteries; newer models have a combination of built-in and replaceable batteries, allowing users to replace the replaceable ones without putting the computer into hibernation. In addition, non-widescreen displays are no longer available, with a 16: 9 aspect ratio as the only remaining option.
W Series
The W series was introduced in 2008 to replace the performance of the T-ending T Series (eg T61p), and directed to CAD users, photographers, power users, and others, requiring high performance systems for demanding tasks.
The W530 is released in June 2012. Minimum specifications include Intel Core i5 (or i7) CPU, 15.6 "HD display, Nvidia Quadro K1000M graphics processor and four DIMM slots capable of receiving up to 32 GB of RAM.
Previously available W7xx series (17 "widescreen model), W500 (15.4" model ratio 16:10), W510 (15.6 "model ratio 16: 9), and W520 (15.6" model ratio 16: 9). W700DS and W701DS have two screens: 17 "LCD main and 10" slide-out secondary LCD. The W7xx series is also available with Wacom digitizer embedded in the palm rest. This high-performance workstation model offers better screens and faster components, such as quad core CPU and high-end workstation graphics compared to T-series, and is the most powerful ThinkPad laptop available. It retains ThinkLight, UltraBay, roll cage, and cover caps found on the T-series. The W7xx line has been stopped.
X Series
The X Series is the ultimate ultraportable ThinkPad line, offering a lightweight, highly portable laptop with moderate performance. The 12 "X200 series carries all the high-end ThinkPad features like ThinkLight, 7-row keyboard and rollcage.The 11.6" X100e and X120e though all plastic, Latch and ThinkLight, and use variants of the island keyboard (known as chiclet keyboards) found in the Edge series. The X100e is also offered in red in addition to blue, and white in some countries. It's more like an upscale netbook, while the X200 series is more like a complete ultraportable, featuring an Intel i series CPU rather than an AMD netbook CPU. The 12.5 "X220 comes with a roll cage, Thinklight, 7-line keyboard, and optional premium IPS screen, the first IPS screen on the ThinkPad since the T60p.However, it does not have a cap cover (which previously X201 and X200 have). "a thin and light line is offered (X300/X301), although it has been discontinued. A 12 "slim line (X201s) with low voltage CPU and high resolution displays are also offered, although they are also discontinued.
The X Series tablet is a variant of the 12 "X Series model, with low voltage CPU and flip-screen tablet display.These include traditional ThinkPad features, and have been noted for using higher quality AFFS screens with better viewing angles compared to the screen used on other ThinkPad 12.5 "X220T models available.
L Series
The L Series replaces the previous R Series, and is positioned as a mid-range ThinkPad offering with an Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPU. The launched L series has two models, 14 "L412 and 15.6" L512. In March 2011, Lenovo overhauled the series to launch 14 "L420/L421 and 15" L520/L521. In 2018 there is also 13 "L380 available, which replaces ThinkPad 13.
S Series
The S series is positioned as a mid-range ThinkPad offering, containing ultrabooks from the Edge Series. In August 2013, the S Series includes the S531 and S440 models; Their cases are made of aluminum and magnesium alloy, available in silver and gunmetal colors.
Edge Series
The Edge Series was released early in 2010 as a small business machine and final consumer. The design is a radical departure compared to traditional ThinkPad black box designs, with glossy surfaces (optional matte finishing on the next model), rounded corners, and silver trim. They are also offered in red, the first for traditional black ThinkPads. Like SL, this series is targeted at small businesses and consumers, and does not have roll cage, UltraBay, latch caps, and ThinkLight from traditional ThinkPads (though E220s 2011 and E420s have ThinkLights). It also introduces an island-style keyboard with a very different layout.
Models include 12.5 "(E220, E220s) 13.3" (Edge 13), 14 "(Edge 14, E420, E420s), and 15.6" (Edge 15, E520, E545) size. Model 11.6 "Edge 11 is offered, but not available in the United States.
Terminated model
ThinkPad Reserve Edition
This model was originally known within Lenovo as "Scout." This is the name of the horse that Tonto drives, the sidekick of the 1950s TV series The Lone Ranger. Lenovo envisioned Scout as a high-end ThinkPad that would be analogous to a luxury car. Each unit is covered with smooth skin with the initials of the owner. Broad market research is conducted on how consumers will feel this form factor. It was determined that they appreciated that it emphasized the warmth, nature, and human relationships of technology. The Scout soon renamed the ThinkPad Reserve Edition. It comes bundled with premium services including a dedicated 24-hour technical support hotline that will be answered shortly. It was released in 2007 and sold for $ 5,000 in the United States.
ThinkPad 235
ThinkPad 235 Japan (or Type 2607), is a progeny of the IBM/Ricoh RIOS project. Also known as Clavius ​​â € <â €
ThinkPad 240 (X, Z) ultraportable starts with Intel Celeron processor and goes to Intel Pentium III 600 MHz. In models using the Intel 440BX chipset, RAM can be extended up to a maximum of 320Ã, MB with a BIOS update. With 10.4 inch (260 mm) screen and 18 mm (0.71 inch) key pitch (standard key pitch is 19 mm (0.75 inches)). They are also one of the first ThinkPad series containing the built-in Mini PCI card slot (form factor 3b). 240s do not have optical disc drives and external floppy drives. Optional extra batteries stick to the bottom like a bar and support the back of the laptop. Weighing 2.9 pounds (1.3 kg), this is the smallest and lightest ThinkPads ever made.
300 Series
The 300 series (300, 310, 340, 350, 360, 365, 380, 385, 390 (all with various sub-series)) are series of long running values ​​ranging from 386SL/25 processors to Pentium III 450. Series 300 offered as a slightly lower priced alternative to the 700 series, with some exceptions.
ThinkPad 360PE is a unique model in this series that can be used as a regular laptop, or converted into a tablet by flipping the monitor on it. For sale for $ 3,699 in 1995, the 360PE features a touch-sensitive monitor operated with a stylus; the machine can run an operating system that supports touch screens such as PenDOS 2.2.
500 Series
Series 500 (500, 510, 560 (E, X, Z), 570 (E)) is the main line of ultraportable ThinkPads. Starting with Blue Lightning 486SLC2-50 to Pentium III 500, this machine only has a hard disk on board. Another external drive (or in the case of 570 in UltraBase). It weighs about 4 pounds (1.8 kg).
600 Series
The 600 Series (600, 600E, and 600X) are the direct predecessors of the T series. The 600 Series includes 12.1 in SVGA (310 mm) or 13.3 inches (340 mm) XGA TFT LCD, Pentium MMX processor, Pentium II or III, full-size keyboard, and optical bay into packages weighing approximately 5 lb (2.3 kg). IBM is able to create this full-featured lightweight machine with a lightweight yet powerful carbon fiber composite plastic. Batteries shipped with some 600-series models have production defects that make them vulnerable to memory effects and result in poor battery life, but these problems can be avoided by using third-party batteries.
Series 700
The 700 series (700, 701, 720, 730 (tablet), 750, 755, 760, 765, 770 with various sub-models) were once considered Intel-based ThinkPads. They feature the best screen, the largest hard drive and the fastest processor available at the moment. This was the first successful ThinkPad introduced in 1992 (the first ThinkPad was a tablet PC without a keyboard and mouse).
800 Series
The ThinkPad 800 Series (800/820/821/822/823/850/851/860) is unique because it is based on the PowerPC architecture rather than the Intel x86 architecture. Most Series 800 laptops use a PowerPC 603e CPU, with a speed of 100 MHz, or 166 MHz in the 860 model, although the earliest 800 (Type 6020), the direct ancestor of 850, uses 603 and appears to be offered. for developers. All units use SCSI-2 instead of IDE hard disks, and the ID of every SCSI device on the system can be configured on a cursor-driven GUI-based BIOS. Another unusual aspect of this series is their unique startup jump, reminiscent of Apple Macintosh computers at the time.
The ThinkPad PowerPC line is much more expensive than standard x86 ThinkPads - even 850 configured at a cost of up to $ 12,000. On the other hand, 800, 850 and 851 (and then 860 and 861) are capable of supporting optional web cameras, one of the first commercially available web cameras on laptops. These units can also record PAL and NTSC signals with onboard composite connectors, and batteries contain internal processors to adjust power usage for optimized battery life.
All ThinkPad PowerPCs can run Windows NT 3.5 and 4.0, OS/2 Warp Connect PowerPC Edition, AIX 4.1.x, and Solaris Desktop 2.5.1 PowerPC Edition. Many of the PowerPC operating systems and compilers are suitably very rare and hard to find. However, it is also possible to run certain versions of Linux PowerPC on the 800 Series.
Series Z
The Z Series is released as a high-end multimedia laptop; as a result, this is the first ThinkPad to display a widescreen (aspect ratio 16:10). The Z-series is also unique because certain models feature titanium caps (optional). Integrated WWAN and webcam are also found in some configurations. This series has only ever include the Z60 (Z60m and Z60t) and Z61 (Z61m, Z61t and Z61p); the latter is the first ThinkPad Z-Series with Intel "Yonah" Dual Core Technology. Processors support Intel VT-x; this is disabled in the BIOS but can be turned on with a BIOS update. Running a virtual operating system entirely via Xen or VMware is possible. Although the Z61 carries the same number as the T61, the Z61 hardware is closer to the T60 (and also the Z60 becomes closer to T43).
SL Series
SL Series was launched in 2008 as a low-end ThinkPad targeted primarily for small businesses. It lacks some of the traditional ThinkPad features, such as ThinkLight, magnesium alloy roll frame, UltraBay, and cap cover, and uses a 6-row keyboard with a different layout than traditional ThinkPad 7 line keyboard. Models offered include 14 "(SL400 and SL410) and 15.6" (SL500 and SL510). Model 13.3 "(SL300) previously offered, but discontinued.
Serial A
Series A was developed as a total productivity engine, equipped with hardware that is powerful enough to make it a desktop replacement. It was therefore the largest and toughest ThinkPad series of its time, but it also had features not even found in the T-series at the same age. Series A is downgraded for the G-series and R-series.
A31 was released in 2002 as a desktop replacement system equipped with: A Pentium 4-M processor clocked 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, or 2.0 GHz (supported max is 2.6 GHz), ATI Mobility Radeon 7500, 128 or 256 MB RAM PC2100 (officially upgraded to 1 GB but can be unofficially upgraded to 2 GB), IBM High Rate Wireless (PRISM 2.5 Based, can be modified to support WPA-TKIP) and comes with 20, 30 , or 40Ã, GB hard disk drive.
G Series
G-series consists of only three models, G40, G41 and G50. Being a large and heavy machine, equipped with a powerful desktop processor, the ThinkPad line is consequently functioning primarily as a replacement for desktop computers.
R Series
The R series is the budget line, beginning with R30 in 2001 and ending with R500 in 2008.
i Series
The ThinkPad i Series was introduced by IBM in 1999 and directed to multimedia focus with many models featuring independent integrated CD players and multimedia access keys. The 1400 and 1500 models are designed by Acer for IBM on a contract basis and feature similar hardware found on Acer laptops (including ALi chipsets, three-way audio jacks, and copper-painted internal plastics). Some ThinkPads The Series I, especially the developed Acer model, are susceptible to hinge damage and tension damage.
One of the leading ThinkPad in the Series i series is the S3x (S30/S31) model: featuring a unique keyboard and lid design that allows a standard-sized keyboard to fit into a chassis that will not support a prominent keyboard. These models are mostly only available in Asia Pacific. IBM offers an optional black piano cap on this model (designed by the Yamato Design lab). It is the only ThinkPad since the 701C to feature a special design to accommodate a keyboard that is physically larger than a laptop and also the only ThinkPad (aside from Z61) to stray away from the standard matte lid.
See also
- IdeaPad
- Lenovo UltraBay
- List of IBM products
- ThinkCentre
- HP EliteBook
References
External links
- thisisthinkpad.com, This is ThinkPad (Lenovo's official ThinkPad site)
- ThinkPad Model in ThinkWiki
- Schofield, Jack (May 9, 2014). "Which ThinkPad laptop has the best keyboard?". The Guardian . Retrieved January 4 2018 .
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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