Re: IBM Introduces the ThinkPad A Series and ThinkPad T Series

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From: Vincent Poy (vince_at_pele.WURLDLINK.NET)
Date: Mon May 01 2000 - 15:32:11 EDT

On Mon, 1 May 2000, Mark Bell wrote:

> >IBM has simplified its ThinkPad product lineup and changed the naming
> >scheme to connote the experience of the product. The "A" indicates that it
> >is an alternative to a desktop computer, while the "T" indicates it is a
> >'thin-and-light' notebook. The currently available ThinkPad 390 models are
> >transitioning to the new ThinkPad A20m. Likewise, the ThinkPad 770 models
> >are transitioning to the high-performance ThinkPad A20p, and the ThinkPad
> >600 is transitioning to the new ThinkPad T20.
>
> So I guess we can totally say goodbye to the 770 series and get ready to
> cast off the 600 series? This is our future for IBM selections. I can't
> wait to order a A20P and play with it, er, um, set one up for a client. :)

        Heh, actually I like the old numbering scheme betterthan the new
one.

> >The high-end ThinkPad A20p incorporates exceptional graphics performance
> >including: the ATI Rage (TM) Mobility 128 video chip, 16MB VRAM, S-video
> >in and out ports for video capture and playback; MGI VideoWave III video
> >editing software; DVI support via docking; an Intel Mobile Pentium III
> >processor at 700MHz featuring Intel Speetep (TM) technology; 128MB RAM
> >(upgradable to 512MB); 18GB hh SXGA Plus (1400x1050) display; all in a
> >1.5-inch (4) profile.
>
> Crap, IBM went with the aging ATI chipset....I would have definitely
> prefered S3's new chipset used in the Toshiba 8100 series. :(

        Hmmm, is the ATI really that bad? I would prefer the Matrox G400
or even the upcoming G450 =)

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