IBM Brings New Light and Color to ThinkPad i Series.SOMERS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 1999-- IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) takes design to a new level by bringing a splash of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color and a host of new hardware and software enhancements to its popular family of notebooks for individuals: the ThinkPad i Series. The new ThinkPad i Series 1400 Series can be tailored to please most discriminating users through an array of seven optional colored covers(a), ($29.99) which can be mixed and matched to suit their mood. The covers attach easily, enabling users to swap from classic ThinkPad black to brighter or deeper colors including; Mars Red Metallic, Terra Green Metallic, Eclipse Blue Metallic, Lunar Gray Metallic, Sirius Red, Andromeda Green and Polaris Blue (estimated availability, mid-December). Beyond the aesthetics, the ThinkPad i Series are brimming with new productivity tools and applications that make it even easier for users to map their computing needs to their lifestyles. In another first for ThinkPad, IBM is introducing the ThinkLight(TM) (models 1460 and 1480 only), which is a small LED that illuminates the keyboard and palm rest in low-light conditions. This ThinkPad innovation will prove useful for a wide group of users, from dorm students pulling all-nighters to red-eyed airline travelers. "We've spent a considerable amount of time designing the new ThinkPad i Series to be easy-to-use, while incorporating all of the aspects that have made ThinkPad the most prestigious name in mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings ," said Adalio Sanchez, general manager IBM Mobile Computing. "In addition to our industry renowned keyboard, excellent system configurations, and our award winning service and support, these products have been designed so each individual can tailor the ThinkPad i Series to fit his or her needs and personality." Quick and easy access to useful Web pages and e-mail is important to many users, and thanks to an expanded relationship between IBM and Lycos, users can now easily launch co-branded IBM/Lycos sites by pressing one of the four color-coded Easy Launch buttons (Requires Internet account, available separately). The sites include a personal home page; an advanced search page; a consumer page that directs and recommends sites for Web shopping; and a messaging page offering free e-mail See Internet e-mail service. . Users also have the option to customize the Easy Launch buttons for one-touch access to their favorite Web pages or any application they frequently use. Enhanced Multimedia Two of the three new ThinkPad i Series 1400 models (1460 and 1480) feature DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. and large 14-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor displays, so the ThinkPad can double as a personal entertainment center. Users can simply connect their ThinkPad i Series into their home television set to watch their favorite movies or watch DVD movies wherever they are -- on the airplane or anywhere else. By incorporating ATI Rage The ATI RAGE is a series of graphics chipsets offering GUI 2D acceleration, video acceleration, and 3D acceleration. It is the successor to the Mach series of 2D accelerators. Mobility-M acceleration hardware and 2X Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. ), the new ThinkPad i Series enables improved performance of 3D applications and DVD playback (on models 1460 and 1480). For music lovers, the ThinkPad i Series can play music CDs for up to six hours even when the system is off and closed. New features make playing and listening to music even easier and enjoyable, thanks to the dedicated Media Center with volume control and a bright LCD information panel, which are conveniently located on the front of the system. Rounding out the stereo system are superb Altec Lansing Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of computer and home entertainment sound systems, headphones, and microphones for personal digital media. (R) SoundGuide speakers with 3D positional sound See 3D positional sound. capability, which are positioned at the sides of the display for crisp and direct sound to the user. All-in-One Design and Easy To Use ThinkPad i Series notebooks feature IBM's famous all-in-one design that provides quick and easy access to multiple media sources (HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive , FDD (1) Abbreviation for floppy disk drive. See floppy disk. (2) (Frequency Division Duplexing) A transmission method that separates the transmitting and receiving channels with a guard band (some amount of spectrum that acts as a buffer or insulator). , CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). or DVD). Touch typists will enjoy IBM's ergonomically-designed full-sized keyboard, IBM's precise TrackPoint(R) pointing device with Internet Scroll Bar and a roomy wrist rest, sculpted sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: for maximum comfort. Beyond the ergonomics, each ThinkPad i Series model includes IBM?s exclusive Access ThinkPad, a desktop graphical interface that allows easy access to the most common computing tasks. The new models are equipped with Mobile Intel Celeron(TM) processors at 433MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. (1) and 466MHz; razor sharp Active Matrix displays up to 14.1-inches or affordable 13-inch HPA (1) (High Performance Addressing) Refers to a variety of earlier addressing techniques that improved the quality of a passive matrix (LCD) screen. (2) (High Power A displays. They also boast a long-life Li-Ion or NiMH battery for up to three (2) hours of uninterrupted computing and an integrated high-speed 56K(3)/V.90 fax/modem for fast and reliable Internet connectivity. New ThinkPad i Series models are configured and priced as follows for purchase at major retail outlets nationwide and on the IBM Web site in late October: -- Model 1480: $2,399(b) - Mobile Intel Celeron 466 MHz, 14.1-inch TFT display, 64MB SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. , 6.4GB(4) hard disk drive, 4X-1X DVD, 56K modem -- Model 1460: $2,199(b) - Mobile Intel Celeron 433 MHz, 14.1-inch TFT display, 64MB SDRAM, 4.8GB hard disk drive, 4X-1X DVD, 56K modem -- Model 1420: $1,499(b) - Mobile Intel Celeron 433 MHz, 13-inch HPA display, 32MB SDRAM, 4.8GB hard disk drive, 24X-10X CD-ROM, 56K modem Uniquely designed to complement the ThinkPad i Series 1400, Options by IBM offers a variety of accessories and upgrades, extra long-life Li-Ion battery ($139), AC adapter ($69), SDRAM upgrades of 32MB ($99), 64MB ($179) and 128MB ($365) and a line of carrying cases for those on the run. The ThinkPad i Series 1400 is protected by a one-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. (5). IBM's industry-leading service and support solutions include Update Connector, which can provide online access to some of the latest drivers and updates. The exclusive Owner Privileges Program (6) provides a direct connection to technical support, special offers, helpful upgrade advice, and more - via the members-only Web site. For more information on the ThinkPad i Series 1400 or to purchase a ThinkPad and related Options by IBM, visit us at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/thinkpad/iseries or call 800-426-7255 ext. 4212. To order an optional cover, visit: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/thinkpad/iseries/cover.html. Editors can view and download a photo of the new ThinkPad i Series at: http://www.featurephoto.com (1) MHz only measures microprocessor internal clock speed, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance. (2) Results based on BAPCo's (Business Applications Performance Corporation) SYSmark benchmark test. Battery life will vary based on many factors including screen brightness, applications, features, battery conditioning, power management and other customer preferences. (3) These 56K modems are designed to be capable of receiving data up to 56Kbps from K56Flex or V.90 compatible service equipment, and transmitting data up to about 31.2Kbps. Public networks current limit maximum download speeds to about 53kbps. Actual speeds depend of many factors and vary and are often less than the maximum. (4) GB equals one billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. (5) For terms and conditions or copies of IBM's statement of limited warranty, call 1-800-772-2227 in the U.S. and in Canada call 1-800-426-2255. (6) Membership in Owner Privileges is currently included with the purchase of an IBM Aptiva PC or an i Series ThinkPad mobile system (excluding refurbished machines). Registration is required for membership. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw the program at any time. See http://www.pc.ibm.com/privileges/us/index.html. (a) Supplied by iBrands under license. Not manufactured or warranted by IBM. (b) All prices quoted are estimated retail prices. Actual retail prices may vary. |
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