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IBM shows off fuel cell with mobile potential
News IBM and Sanyo have put together a prototype of a fuel cell system for ThinkPad notebooks. This hybrid system could enable the user to efficiently operate IBM's ThinkPad notebooks for a longer time compared to systems with only a fuel cell, while...
[April 12, 2005, 15:05]
IBM dumps Transmeta - Reports
News Computer giant IBM has shelved plans to include Transmeta's Crusoe microprocessor in its ThinkPad 240 notebooks, according to reports Wednesday. Despite demonstrating a Transmeta powered ThinkPad at the US PC Expo in June, the reports suggest IBM...
[November 1, 2000, 9:48]
A Year Ago: IBM DVD ThinkPad to act as 'VCR'
News IBM will launch a range of ThinkPad notebooks in the U.K.in October which will enable users to plug them into a TV and use them as a DVD-based video player. The ThinkPad i Series range is equipped with a 2x DVD drive powered by either an Intel...
[June 8, 2000, 7:01]
Avaya and Lenovo team up on VoIP
News Avaya and Lenovo have announced a partnership to enhance IP communications on ThinkPad notebooks, the companies announced on Wednesday. The partnership will see Lenovo's fingerprint reader and password manager technologies used to provide biometric...
[March 21, 2007, 15:18]
ThinkPad X41 review
Reviews One of the smallest and lightest ultraportable notebooks available, the black wedge-shaped ThinkPad X41 has a petite 26.8cm by 21.1cm footprint; the front edge measures a razor-sharp 2.1cm thick, although the rear bulges to 2.7cm.
[July 5, 2005, 16:05]
Lenovo to launch Linux ThinkPads
News Lenovo is to offer a Linux operating system pre-installed on its ThinkPad notebooks. ThinkPad T Series notebooks will come pre-installed with Novell's Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 in the fourth quarter of this year.
[August 7, 2007, 9:20]
Lenovo ThinkPads to get text-message kill switch
News Lenovo is to build a new security feature into some of its upcoming ThinkPad notebooks, allowing users to remotely lock their machines' functionality by sending an SMS. Based on embedded software from Phoenix Technologies, it will make its way to...
[November 25, 2008, 12:21]
Lenovo ThinkPad T60 review
Reviews There are many more-portable notebooks on the market, even within Lenovo's portfolio, but the ThinkPad T60 is light enough for occasional travel and movement around the office. The ThinkPad T60 turned in a decent score on the MobileMark 2002 test...
[April 12, 2006, 15:15]
IBM ThinkPad X22 review
Reviews Although we weren't supplied with a docking station, IBM does sell this and other accessories for the ThinkPad range of notebooks. The ThinkPad X22's sleek black casing has a rubberised coating that resists scratches and gives you a better grip.
[January 24, 2002, 23:00]
Big Blue unveiling colorful ThinkPad
News IBM will make a fashion statement Monday, when it announces three new ThinkPad i-Series 1400 notebooks. The cover fits over the back of the ThinkPad's display panel. IBM will introduce three new ThinkPad 1400 i-Series models Monday.
[October 1, 1999, 9:24]
Smallest laptops lose weight
News Small notebooks, such as IBM's ThinkPad X series, have traditionally been more popular with businesses, because corporate executives and others who travel frequently tend to want smaller, lighter machines.
[February 4, 2004, 7:35]
IBM hypes high-end notebook
News IBM is pitching its latest ThinkPad notebook as a portable design studio. Big Blue on Wednesday dubbed the new ThinkPad A31P a "portable workstation. IBM says its customers wanted something more portable to run these high-end applications, said...
[March 6, 2002, 15:39]
'Coppermine' notebooks arrive (Part 1)
News IBM, for example, says its new ThinkPad notebooks based on the chips are realizing 15 percent to 25 percent performance increases over Pentium II-based models, depending on the benchmarks used. IBM will offer the mobile Pentium III chips at 450MHz...
[October 26, 1999, 12:08]
Lenovo ThinkPad X300 review
Reviews Both were very strong contenders for the top spot on our list of favourite ultraportable notebooks — until we got our hands on the Lenovo ThinkPad X300. The ThinkPad X300 actually uses the same keyboard found on Lenovo's 14in.and 15in.models...
[March 20, 2008, 10:00]
Lenovo launches global assault
News Lenovo waded into the global computer market without its ThinkPad life preserver on Thursday, banking on easy-to-use PCs as its edge over better-known rivals. ThinkPad or ThinkCenter brands it picked up in its acquisition of IBM's
[February 24, 2006, 8:50]
IBM enhances wireless notebooks
News The ThinkPad R40 family, targeted at small and medium-sized businesses, is IBM's first foray into what will likely be a busy year for notebooks. Ease of use will be another selling point for the new ThinkPad line.
[January 27, 2003, 9:35]
Lenovo recalls laptop batteries over fire risk
News Lenovo acquired the ThinkPad line of notebooks from IBM, which historically has been known for careful design. A Lenovo ThinkPad T43 caught fire at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month.
[September 29, 2006, 8:40]
IBM floats new ThinkPad prototypes
News IBM will unveil two prototype ThinkPad notebook PCs today, designed to illustrate how laptops could be designed to fit more comfortably into everyday use. IBM designers, envisioning the next generation of the 10-year old notebook ThinkPad line...
[September 16, 2003, 10:35]
Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet review
Reviews Measuring 27.4cm wide by 26.7cm deep by 3.3cm high, the ThinkPad X60 tablet is nicely sized for using as a notebook or for taking handwritten notes. Its 1.71kg weight is a bit bulkier than its predecessor's but is lighter than the HP Compaq tc4400...
[November 15, 2006, 9:05]
IBM merges desktop and laptop divisions
News The change created a new Personal Computing Devices group that combines not only the NetVista desktop and ThinkPad portable product lines, but also their design, development and logistic operations. In a year, why couldn't the desktop motherboards...
[April 3, 2001, 14:56]
