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IBM delivers a top-of-the-line notebook PC--the T42SMB--for mobile business professional at a price that's easy on the bottom line. The T42SMB is highly portable, weighing in at just under 6 pounds, and has an average battery life of up to 4.4 hours. It features a fast 1.7 GHz Intel Centrino processor, 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, a CD-RW/.DVD-ROM combo drive, 54g wi-fi connectivity, and a bright 14.1-inch screen.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 40 GB EIDE hard drive is on the small side compared to other notebooks. However, it does offer a decent enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors--but not enough for much multimedia storage.
• Processor: The 1.7 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) processor sits near the top of the currently available speed spectrum and will be fast enough for gaming and multimedia applications. The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. The T42 has a large 2 MB L2 cache and a 400 MHz front-side bus.
• Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (2 x 256 MB, 333 MHz, DDR SDRAM) is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 2 GB (2 x 1024 MB).
• CD/DVD Drive: The combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive can write and read CDs at 24x and rewrite at 10x speeds. It can read DVDs at 8x.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has an ergonomic keyboard with palm rest, IBM ThinkPad UltraNav multipointing system, Internet scroll bar, and volume control.

  This IBM ThinkPad T42SMB notebook also features Embedded Security Subsystem, which allows users to authenticate with unique fingerprints instead of passwords with an optional fingerprint reader (sold separately).

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This T42SMB model has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g networks. You get a limited offering of connectivity options, but it does include super-fast USB 2.0:

• 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 parallel port
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 S-Video out
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)
• 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack

Preloaded System and Software
This notebook comes with the Windows XP Professional operating system (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features), and it includes other software applications such as Norton AntiVirus 2004 (with 90 days of free updates), InterVideo WinDVD and Sonic RecordNow.

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 13 x 10.6 x 1.4 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5.7 pounds.

Power
This T42SMB notebook comes with a standard 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery with an average battery life of 4.5 hours.

What's in the Box
This package contains the ThinkPad T42SMB (model 2378FZU) notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a three-year limiited hardware warranty and one-year warranty for the battery. ... Read more

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No matter how specific your requirements, chances are IBM has a ready-made mobile computer to cover them. This model, the ThinkPad T41 (23737FU) Notebook PC, targets those who need a lightweight, capable machine but can't quite justify the cost of a true state-of-the-art unit. Featuring modern perks such Intel's Centrino technology and Microsoft's Windows XP Professional operating system (more powerful and more business-oriented that Windows XP Home Edition), the ThinkPad T41 (23737FU) is a solid and eminently portable medium-duty notebook.

Driven by a 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium M processor with Intel's new Centrino technology (Centrino processors offer improved battery life and more power than similarly rated non-Centrino CPUs) and a solid 512 MB alloent of DDR SDRAM memory, the ThinkPad T41 (23737FU) will efficiently run most common mobile tasks. The system's graphics controller, an ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 with 32 MB of dedicated video memory, helps power the unit through midlevel 3-D applications and games but may have some trouble displaying a smooth frame rate when operating today's newest high-end 3-D games and 3-D design apps.

Tipping the scales at a scant 4.9 pounds and measuring just 12.2 by 10.0 by 1.0 inches, the ThinkPad T41 (23737FU) is exceptionally easy to transport and operate. IBM has equipped the system with an average-sized 40 GB hard disk for file and program storage, a CD-RW/DVD drive through which you can listen to and burn audio CDs and watch DVD movies, and a 14.1-inch TFT display screen capable of crystal clear 1400 by 1050 resolutions. DVD writing is not supported in this stock configuration.

The ThinkPad T41 (23737FU) is home to many unique and practical perks, including a nifty keyboard-illuminating ThinkLight for low-light situations, an S-Video out port, two high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast interaction with external peripherals, and a full-size keyboard featuring IBM's user-friendly ThinkPad UltraNav multi-pointing system. An IEEE 1394 FireWire connection, typically used for downloading data from digital camcorders, is not part of the package.

Communication options include a low-speed 56K fax/modem, a super-fast Intel/PRO 1000 Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet connector for incrementally faster network access than traditional LAN technology, and Intel PRO wireless for those times when you can't plug in. Battery life is estimated at an admirable 4.4 hours under ideal conditions. ... Read more

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IBM Think Express Program ThinkPad T42 Notebook PC Windows XP Pro, 256MB DDR, 40GB HDD, Combo Drive, Integrated Fingerprint Reader Designed for highly mobile users, IBM ThinkPad T Series notebooks are the perfect balance of performance and portability. ThinkPad T Series notebooks deliver outstanding performance, full functionality and long battery life in an easily portable, thin-and-light design. The most secure notebooks available---now even better: one integrated solution out of the box. And the convenience of Your Passwords at the tip of your finger (select models).Performance features abound in highly portable ThinkPad T Series notebooks, which start at about 1" thin with a travel weight starting at 4.5 lb. Select new ThinkPad T42 models are offer larger 15"; TFT displays that are ideal for viewing spreadsheets and presentations, and are still only 1.2" thinSelect models also offer all-day computing (up to 9.5 hours with the optional ThinkPad T40 Series High Capacity Li-Ion Battery plus the optional ThinkPad Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer Battery). — It's like a single tank of gas for the entire day's journey.The IBM Active Protection System, available on select models, helps safeguard your valuable data with airbag-like technology. ... Read more

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IBM's ThinkPad T42 offers the power of professional business workstation in a highly mobile notebook at just under 5 pounds. This ThinkPad T42 (model 23734WU) features one of the most powerful Intel Centrino processors available, with a 1.7 GHz speed, as well as some of the strongest security measures found on notebook, including a built-in fingerprint reader. Other features include a 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive, 14.1-inch display, 54g wi-fi connectivity, and Windows XP Professional operating system.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 40 GB IDE hard drive is on the small side compared to other notebooks. However, it does offer a decent enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors--but not enough for much multimedia storage.
• Processor: The 1.7 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) processor sits near the top of the currently available speed spectrum and will be fast enough for gaming and multimedia applications. The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. The T42 has a large 2 MB L2 cache and a 400 MHz front-side bus.
• Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (2 x 256 MB, 333 MHz, DDR SDRAM) is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 2 GB (2 x 1024 MB).
• CD/DVD Drive: The combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive can write and read CDs at 24x and rewrite at 10x speeds. It can read DVDs at 8x.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has an ergonomic keyboard with palm rest, IBM ThinkPad UltraNav multipointing system, Internet scroll bar, and volume control.

  This IBM ThinkPad T42 notebook also features Embedded Security Subsystem, which allows users to authenticate with unique fingerprints instead of passwords with an optional fingerprint reader (sold separately).

Sound and Graphics
This T42 notebook has an ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 video/graphics card with 32 MB of video RAM. It's not the strongest card for rendering 3D images, but it is strong enough for demanding business productivity software. The 14.1-inch TFT active matrix screen has a native 1024 x 768 resolution and can drive a 2048 x 1536-pixel external monitor. It also includes an integrated audio card and internal stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This T42 model has an integrated 802.11b wireless LAN (which is offers slower wireless speeds compared to 802.11g LANs, which are becoming more and more standard). You get a limited offering of connectivity options, but it does include super-fast USB 2.0:

• 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 parallel port
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 S-Video out
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)
• 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack

Preloaded System and Software
This notebook comes with the Windows XP Professional operating system (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features), and it features Lotus SmartSuite and Lotus Notes business productivity software packages. Other preloaded software includes Norton AntiVirus 2004 (with 90 days of free updates), InterVideo WinDVD and Sonic RecordNow.

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 12.2 x 10 x 1.2 inches (WxDxH) and weighs just 4.9 pounds.

Power
This T42 notebook comes with a standard 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery with an average battery life of 4.5 hours.

What's in the Box
This package contains the ThinkPad T42 (model 23734WU) notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a three-year limiited hardware warranty and one-year warranty for the battery. ... Read more

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If there's one brand that's virtually synonymous with high-end business notebooks, it's ThinkPad. And the IBM ThinkPad T22 is, as usual, an impressive specimen that manages to be highly portable yet still provide much of the power of a desktop PC. It's built around a 900 MHz Pentium III processor and comes standard with 128 MB RAM (expandable to 512 MB), a 20 GB hard disk drive, and an 8x DVD drive. The 1,024 x 768 display measures 14.1 inches diagonally, and both networking and a modem are standard. Not surprisingly, the notebook is equipped with the business-oriented Windows 2000 rather than the consumer Windows Me; Lotus's SmartSuite set of productivity applications is included as well. One downside is that the IBM name does command something of a price premium: the ThinkPad is more expensive than many notebooks, even ones with similar specs. ... Read more

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The thin, light, newly redesigned IBM ThinkPad X40 notebook with Intel Centrino Mobile Technology (select models) is perfect for staff on the go. It features long battery life and the optional ThinkPad X4 UltraBase Dock for a choice of drives and connections.Like air bag technology, the new IBM Active Protection System features built-in motion sensors. When a fall is detected, this innovation helps protect the hard disk drive. That makes it less likely data on your hard disk drive will be lost from some crashes, such as being dropped or knocked off a desk. To help decrease expenses, look inside for IBM ThinkVantage Technologies and ThinkVantage Design elements. You'll see how to work more confidently and efficiently - and gain more time to focus on strategic goals. ... Read more

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IBM ThinkPad X40 Express Model Notebook PC IBM ThinkPad X Series notebooks offer ultimate mobility in a versatile ultraportable. The ThinkPad X40 provides Intel CentrinoTM mobile technology including the Intel Pentium M processor on select models, all-day battery life (up to 10 hours) on select models, and a full size keyboard in a design featuring the smallest footprint in its class. Enhancements also include the IBM Active Protection system, IBM Powered USB 2.0 Port and a Secure Digital card slot.Designed for extremely mobile users, the IBM ThinkPad X Series notebooks offer the ultimate mobility in a versatile ultraportable. ThinkPad X Series notebooks deliver heavyweight performance, long battery life and computing flexibility in an easily portable, thin-and-light design. The small and light ThinkPad X40 ultraportable notebook has the smallest footprint in its class for extreme mobility. ... Read more

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IBM Think Express Model ThinkPad G41 Notebook PC The IBM ThinkPad G Series offers desktop-alternative functionality in a ThinkPad notebook for occasionally mobile users who need the flexibility to take work with them. ThinkPad G Series notebooks systems offer high performance and unique comfort features -- all at an affordable price. ... Read more

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IBM Think Express Model ThinkPad G41 Notebook PC The IBM ThinkPad G Series offers desktop-alternative functionality in a ThinkPad notebook for occasionally mobile users who need the flexibility to take work with them. ThinkPad G Series notebooks systems offer high performance and unique comfort features -- all at an affordable price. ... Read more

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IBM ThinkPad T42 Notebook PC Take the next step in the evolution of the ThinkPad with the T40 series. With an energy-efficient Pentium M processor and a full suite of features, this is one notebook that will help you make short work of large projects and keep you productive while out of the office. This Centrino model is configured with a 1.7GHz Pentium M 735 processor, a 2MB L2 cache, a 60GB hard drive and 512MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM, expandable to 2GB. In addition to the 400MHz front bus speed and one Type III/two Type I/II PC Card slot(s), it offers a 24x24x24x8 (max. speeds) CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive. For your communications needs, it features a Gigabit Ethernet card and Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG. The embedded security chip helps keep your online transactions and messages private. The 15.0" TFT FlexView display with wide viewing angle and high density supports internal resolutions up to 1400 x 1050 and external resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 in 16 million colors with ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 graphics and 64MB DDR SDRAM. The SoundMAX audio with built-in speakers provides great sound. It comes with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack, an AC adapter, a keyboard with light and an UltraNav pointer. Windows XP Professional is pre-installed. ... Read more

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No matter how specific your requirements, chances are IBM has a ready-made mobile computer to cover them. This model, the ThinkPad T41 (23733HU) Notebook PC, targets those who need a lightweight, capable machine but can't quite justify the cost of a true state-of-the-art unit. Featuring modern perks such Intel's Centrino technology and Microsoft's Windows XP Professional operating system (more powerful and more business-oriented that Windows XP Home Edition), the ThinkPad T41 (23733HU) is a solid and eminently portable medium-duty notebook.

Driven by a 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium M processor with Intel's new Centrino technology (Centrino processors offer improved battery life and more power than similarly rated non-Centrino CPUs) and a solid 512 MB allotment of DDR SDRAM memory, the ThinkPad T41 (23733HU) will efficiently run most common mobile tasks. The system's graphics controller, an ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 with 32 MB of dedicated video memory, helps power the unit through midlevel 3D applications and games but may have some trouble displaying a smooth frame rate when operating today's newest high-end 3D games and 3D design apps.

Tipping the scales at a scant 4.9 lbs. and measuring just 12.2 by 10.0 by 1.0 inches, the ThinkPad T41 (23733HU) is exceptionally easy to transport and operate. IBM has equipped the system with an average-sized 40 GB hard disk for file and program storage, a CD-RW/DVD drive through which you can listen to and burn audio CDs and watch DVD movies, and a 14.1-inch TFT display screen capable of crystal clear 1400 by 1050 resolutions. DVD writing is not supported in this stock configuration.

The ThinkPad T41 (23733HU) is home to many unique and practical perks, including a nifty keyboard-illuminating ThinkLight for low-light situations, an S-Video out port, two high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast interaction with external peripherals, and a full-size keyboard featuring IBM's user-friendly ThinkPad UltraNav multi-pointing system. An IEEE 1394 FireWire connection, typically used for downloading data from digital camcorders, is not part of the package.

Communication options include a low-speed 56K fax/modem, a super-fast Intel/PRO 1000 Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet connector for incrementally faster network access than traditional LAN technology, and Intel PRO wireless for those times when you can't plug in. Battery life is estimated at an admirable 4.4 hours under ideal conditions. ... Read more

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Introduce your on-the-go staff to liberating ThinkPad T41 notebooks with Intel Centrino Mobile Technology (select models). They're thin, light and can go unplugged for up to 9.5 hours when you combine the optional ThinkPad T40 High Capacity battery with optional ThinkPad Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer battery. Select Wi-Fi certified models even feature new 802.11a/b/g technology for exceptional wireless flexibility.Chances are you've seen the damage a dropped notebook can suffer. That's why IBM developed the IBM Active Protection System for hard drives. When a fall is detected, this integrated technology can actually park the hard disk drive head.Look inside and discover IBM ThinkVantage Technologies and ThinkVantage Designs to help free up IT resources and decrease expenses. You'll see how to work more confidently and efficiently - and gain the time you need to focus on strategic goals. ... Read more

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Travelers will love ThinkPad X31 notebooks for powerful computing in a small and light package. There's Intel Centrino mobile technology on select models designed for performance and long battery life. ThinkPad X31 notebooks can deliver battery power up to 6 hours - upgradeable to 10.1 hours (select models) for all-day computing by using the optional IBM ThinkPad X30 Series Extended Life Battery with the standard system battery.IBM innovations can help IT departments simplify system management chores, reduce ownership costs and improve productivity for all. IBM Rapid Restore PC, an IBM ThinkVantage Technology, lets users restore previously saved data - including applications and the operating system - locally. The IBM Embedded Security Subsystem on select models, including IBM Client Security Software, provides a higher level of security with a unique hardware and software-based solution. This ThinkVantage Technology can encrypt data to virtually "lock" private information. ... Read more

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The thin, light, IBM ThinkPad X40 notebook with wireless Intel Centrino Mobile Technology (select models) is perfect for mobile staff. It features long battery life and the optional ThinkPad X4 UltraBase Dock for a choice of drives and cable management. Like airbag technology, the IBM Active Protection System features built-in motion sensors. When a fall is detected, the hard disk drive temporarily parks itself. That makes it less likely data on your hard disk drive will be lost because of some bumps or drops. To help decrease expenses, look inside for IBM ThinkVantage Technologies and ThinkVantage Design elements. You'll see how to work more confidently and efficiently - and gain more time to focus on strategic goals. ... Read more