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IBM ThinkPad X Series notebooks

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Tonnes of performance, light on weight The thin, light, redesigned IBM ThinkPad X40 notebook with 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 connections.

The latest breakthrough Like air bag technology, the new IBM Active Protection System features built-in motion sensors. When a fall is detected, this innovation helps protect Highlights the hard disk drive. This makes it less likely data on your hard disk drive will be lost from some crashes, such as  Count on excellent wireless  Enjoy up to 10 hours of all-day being dropped or knocked off a desk. performance and extended computing with select models battery life with Intel® Centrino® that feature the system battery Business advantage – it’s in here To help decrease expenses, Mobile Technology (select and an optional extended-life look inside for IBM ThinkVantage models) battery5 Technologies and ThinkVantage Design elements. You’ll see how to  NEW! Travel light. The IBM  NEW! Expand your system in work more confidently and efficiently ThinkPad X40 notebook is only a snap with the optional IBM – and gain more time to focus on 1.2kg1 and 2.1cm2 thin – the ThinkPad X3 or X4 UltraBase strategic goals. lightest and thinnest Dock and a choice of optical IBM ultraportable ever drives

 NEW! Go long. The 8-cell  NEW! Guard data against system battery runs up to drop damage. The IBM Active 7.5 hours on certain X40 Protection System on X40 models3. No leading notebook models provides the hard disk brand offers a longer standard drive up to four times greater battery life4 impact safety than in notebooks without it.

Go to .com/pc/europe/thinkpad to locate an IBM reseller or for more information. Get the edge: IBM ThinkVantage Technologies and Designs “ … if an average corporation were to apply best • Deploy the most secure wireless • Put online7 and on-system information notebooks in the industry with the at your employees’ fingertips with operational practices IBM Embedded Security Subsystem Access IBM. With the push of a and IBM’s ThinkVantage 2.0. It provides built-in hardware button, staff can obtain answers to Technologies as defined and downloadable software-based common IT questions. today, these customers protection. Nobody offers stronger would potentially see • Type more comfortably and efficiently security as a standard feature. reduced ongoing operating with the full-size8 keyboard – a big • Support your mobile workforce with advantage on an ultraportable. costs greater than the cost ThinkPad notebooks and IBM Access of new PC or notebook • Work in the dark or in the dim light Connections software. It’s the easiest computer hardware itself.” of an airplane with the unique IBM way to switch between wired and ThinkLight. It’s built right into the – Aaron Goldberg, Vice-President, wireless networks. Ziff-Davis Market Experts screen. • Improve signal reception with the • NEW! Help yourself – meet IBM IBM UltraConnect Antenna. To Rescue and Recovery with Rapid maximise range, this antenna is built Restore software. With this enhanced, into the display of ThinkPad X Series one-button solution, staff can restore notebooks. Plus, it supports multiple systems by themselves – often frequencies to optimise coverage and without a call to the help desk (X31 performance6. models feature rapid restore ultra only). According to Technology Business Research (March 2003), using Rapid Restore can save up to $400 per incident in IT support costs.

IBM ThinkPad X40 notebook with optional IBM ThinkPad X4 UltraBase Dock and DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive.

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Control wireless access and strengthen network security with select Rely on award-winning IBM Service ThinkPad X Series notebooks that support Cisco Compatible and Support. Choose an IBM Extensions. You’ll get a PC that is tested to run at the highest levels of ThinkPad X Series notebook. performance in a secure, Cisco wireless environment. This includes With just a few clicks, workers wireless network password protection and dynamic encryption can enjoy a wealth of on-system capabilities available only to users connected to Cisco Aironet wireless networks. and online resources. Plus, they’ll have support in more than 160 The IBM ThinkPad X40 notebook with wireless has been tested in accordance with countries9 worldwide, from São interoperability criteria set by Cisco Systems, Inc. and is compatible with Cisco Aironet access points running software versions 12.01, 12.02, 12.03, 12.2(8)JA, Tomé to Saskatchewan. or 12.2(11)JA. For full disclaimer, see IBM ThinkPad X40 notebook product documentation or the following Web site: ibm.com/thinkpad IBM ThinkPad X Series notebook specifications Increase performance Model X40 X31 IBM ThinkPad X4 UltraBase Dock Machine type 2371 2672 92P3429 Processor/Level 2 Cache10 Low Voltage Intel Pentium® Processor Intel Pentium Processor 1.2GHz11/1024KB 1.4GHz or 1.6GHz/1024KB Display/Resolution 12.1” TFT XGA/1024x768 12.1” TFT XGA/1024x768 Hard disk drive 40GB12 4200rpm 40GB13 4200rpm Memory14 (std/max) 256MB/1280MB or 512MB/1536MB 256MB or 512MB/2GB Lightweight (0.6kg) dock simplifies PC2700 DDR SDRAM PC2100 DDR SDRAM cable management and supports Video graphics Intel Extreme Graphics 2 Modem RADEON 16MB Ultrabay Slim options – even an DDR 4X AGP Ultrabay Slim battery for extra Integrated communications Modem, Gigabit Ethernet Modem, 10/100 or Gigabit Ethernet unplugged hours. Includes 3-port (select models) USB 2.0 hub as well as Ethernet and IBM 11b/g Wi-Fi wireless15 (select models) external monitor connections. Key IBM 11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless (select models) Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection 802.11b (select models) lock secures notebook to dock. To Cisco Aironet 802.11b wireless and IBM 11a/b (select X31 models only) fasten to desks, there is a slot for an Bluetooth16 (select models) Wireless upgradeable with IBM accessories optional cable lock. Li-Ion battery life3 up to 3.5hrs (4-cell); up to 6hrs up to 7.5hrs (8-cell) With optional Extended Life up to 6.8hrs (4-cell); up to 10.1hrs Battery up to 10hrs (8-cell) Ports Common ports: 2 USB 2.0; Infrared; external display; AC adapter; RJ-11; RJ-45; audio: headphone/line-out, external microphone Expansion bus (for optional X4 IEEE 1394; dock/port replicator, UltraBase Dock or ThinkPad X40 line-in Series Extended Life Battery) 92P1006 Slots Type I or II PC Card; Type I or 1 Type II PC Card; IBM ThinkPad X40 1 Secure Digital Card 1 Compact Flash Type II Series Extended Life IBM Embedded Security yes yes Subsystem 2.0 Battery IBM Active Protection System yes no Compute for up to 10 hours when combined Keyboard Ergonomic keyboard (87 keys, 18.5mm vertical stroke and 18.2mm horizontal key pitch) with palm rest, TrackPoint pointing device with ‘Press-to-Select’, with the 8-cell system Internet Scroll Bar7, intuitive volume and Access IBM battery on select Dimensions2 26.8x21.1x2.1-2.7cm (4-cell) 27.3x22.3x2.5-3.0cm models. 26.8x23.7x2.1-2.7cm (8-cell) Weight1 1.23kg (4-cell) or 1.43kg (8-cell) 1.64kg Limited warranty17 3 year/1 year battery 3 year/1 year battery

For important warranty information, see page 4. 92P1005 Wireless and models not available in all European countries. IBM ThinkPad X40 Series 8 Cell Li-Ion IBM recommends Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Business Battery IBM ThinkPad X Series software Provides up to 7.5 hours of battery life. Preloaded operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Professional Supported operating systems18 Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 Included software19 (preloaded) • Access IBM • Rapid Restore Ultra (X31) • Access Connections • InterVideo WinDVD (DVD models) • Adobe Acrobat Reader • Norton AntiVirus 2003 • IBM RecordNOW and DLA (OEM Edition) (CD-RW models) • PC-Doctor • IBM Rescue and Recovery • ThinkPad Utilities with Rapid Restore (X40) • Update Connector20 Visit /pc/europe/ (downloadable) • Client Security Software • Software Delivery Assistant ibm.com • IBM Director Agent • System Migration Assistant accessories to browse the complete (licence – CD not included) • IBM Lotus Smartsuite Millennium • IBM Lotus Notes selection of IBM accessories and Stand-alone Client upgrades. Fe b ru a ry 2 0 0 4

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