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ii Internet Information Announcement Summary • May 21, 2003 In This Issue
Hardware New IBM ThinkCentre M50 Series 103-149 ...... 1 Selected New Models of IBM ThinkCentre S50 International Special Bids — Global Models Plus Program 103-150 ...... 2 Selected New Models of IBM ThinkCentre M50 International Special Bids — Global Models Plus Program 103-153 ...... 3 New IBM ThinkCentre S50 and A50 Systems with Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron Processors Offer Outstanding Technologies and Affordable Prices 103-154 ...... 4 New IBM ThinkCentre A50p Series 103-155 ...... 5 IBM 48X/24X/48X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive 103-156 ...... 6 IBM 80 GB and 160 GB Serial ATA HDDs 103-157 ...... 7 IBM Portable 40 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive with Rapid Restore 103-158 ...... 8 New IBM ThinkCentre A50p Series for Small and Medium Business 103-159 ...... 9 The IBM ThinkVision C170 — Cutting-Edge Technology in a CRT Monitor 103-160 ...... 10 The IBM ThinkVision C190 — Cutting-Edge Technology in a CRT Monitor 103-161 ...... 11 New IBM ThinkPad R40e Notebooks Feature Faster Processors 103-162 ...... 12 New IBM ThinkPad R40 Notebook Models Feature Faster Processors 103-163 ...... 13 New IBM ThinkPad R40 Notebooks Include Three-Year Limited Warranty 103-164 ...... 14 IBM USB Optical Wheel Mouse 103-165 ...... 15 IBM PC2700 CL2.5 NP DDR SDRAM UDIMM Memory Upgrades 103-166 ...... 16 IBM Common Key Lock Service: A New Product Customization Service 103-167 ...... 17
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New IBM ThinkCentre M50 Series Announcement Letter 103-149, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview • IBM Rapid Restore Ultra software provides a hassle-free At a Glance The new ThinkCentre M50 one-button recovery solution systems are one of today′s most that lets you restore your The ThinkCentre M50 Pentium 4 advanced IBM business desktops. previously saved system image systems provide: including data, applications, and These systems provide a stable, • manageable platform for customers operating system Stable platform to reduce who are interested in reducing the testing and qualification costs • Access IBM software provides overall cost of PC hardware • easy access to key Exceptional performance and ownership. ThinkVantage Technologies room for growth: M50 Family Leadership Design and IBM service and support − Fast Intel processors • − Hyper-Threading technology • Stable platform for up to 18 Easier-to-service chassis designs help increase uptime, (select models) months to help reduce testing − Outstanding 2D/3D graphics and qualification costs make upgrades easier, and make repairs faster with tool-less performance for demanding • Choice of chassis designs that cover removal, tool-less slots, graphics applications share a common system board and internal bays that flip up and − Support for up to 4 GB of to help save time by simplifying allow components to slide in on 333 MHz double data rate deployment and management rails (DDR) memory − Support for Serial ATA and • Durable steel chassis design • Easy-to-access high-speed USB ATA-100 devices provides support for today′s 2.0 ports large screen TFT Flat Panel and • ThinkVantage Technology which CRT displays Optimized for Connectivity can: − Choice of Technologies to Meet • Intel 10/100/1000 Ethernet Make computing simpler and User′s Requirements integrated with Wake on LAN more secure support (select models) − Help lower your total cost • Intel 865G core chipset − Increase PC availability and • Intel 10/100 Ethernet integrated control • Intel Pentium 4 processors with Wake on LAN support (select models) • Multiple mechanical form • Hyper-Threading technology factors with one common (select models) IBM Service and Support system board • Support for up to 4 GB of 333 • Service and support available • IBM embedded security MHz DDR memory globally subsystem1 (select models) • Integrated Intel Extreme 2 video • Full range of optional services • Innovative tool-less mechanical 2 graphics support available for all customer sizes designs allow for easy • NVIDIA GeForce MX 440 64 MB upgradeability and service For up-to-date marketing and support (VGA) AGP8x adapter (select technical information, visit the IBM models) Web site at: • All models with Ultra ATA 100 http://www.pc.ibm.com HDDs Easy to Use and Manage Planned Availability • Outstanding optional image management and data migration May 2003 solutions are available from IBM • IBM offers a suite of industry-standard downloadable manageability tools to help reduce IT costs throughout the client life cycle
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Selected New Models of IBM ThinkCentre S50 International Special Bids — Global Models Plus Program Announcement Letter 103-150, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview Key Prerequisites At a Glance IBM Global Models Plus (GMP) is Customers must meet the following the new name for international criteria and the special bid pricing For detailed information on each special bid machine types. can be for one Country or product, including features, Improvements to the program International: benefits, requirements, and include the elimination of the technical specifications, refer to nomination/approval process, Global Priority System (GPS) the hardware announcement listed reseller certification requirement, customer in the Reference Information and the international qualification section. criteria. • Global Account Management • Global Direct Fulfillment GMP for selected ThinkCentre • LE Direct systems include: • Three-year limited warranty Planned Availability Dates 1 (parts and labor) Availability dates will be • On-site repair, 9 hours a day, determined during the special bid Monday through Friday, process. excluding holidays, and next 1 If a machine is listed as having business day response “On-site service for select repairs,” objective2 this means that onsite service is available only for the replacement • Refer to warranty service and of select parts. For all other support category for details warranty repairs, IBM will provide the customer a replacement part for This GMP machine type is available customer installation. The parts for only through pricing special bids. which onsite service is available Product availability with on-site varies by machine, but may include service will be determined during the processor, power supply, heat sink, system board, or base cover. the special bid process. 2 Response times may vary. May exclude some holidays. For The IBM Global Customer Offerings on-site labor, IBM will attempt to group (GCO) or LE Direct will work diagnose and resolve the problem with marketing representatives on remotely before sending a this offering. technician.
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Selected New Models of IBM ThinkCentre M50 International Special Bids — Global Models Plus Program Announcement Letter 103-153, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview Key Prerequisites At a Glance IBM Global Models Plus (GMP) is Customers must meet the following the new name for international criteria and the special bid pricing For detailed information on each special bid machine types. can be for one country or product, including features, Improvements to the program international. benefits, requirements, and include the elimination of the technical specifications, refer to nomination/approval process, Global Priority System (GPS) the hardware announcement listed reseller certification requirement, customer: in the Reference Information and the International qualification section. • Global Account Management criteria. • Global Direct Fulfillment GMP for selected ThinkCentre • LE Direct systems include: Planned Availability Dates • Three-year limited warranty 1 (parts and labor) Availability dates will be • On-site repair, 9 hours a day, determined during the special bid Monday through Friday, process. excluding holidays, and next business day response 1 If a machine is listed as having objective2 “On-site service for select repairs,” • this means that onsite service is Refer to warranty service and available only for the replacement support category for details of select parts. For all other warranty repairs, IBM will provide This GMP machine type is available the customer a replacement part for only through pricing special bids. customer installation. The parts for Product availability with on-site which onsite service is available service will be determined during varies by machine, but may include the special bid process. the processor, power supply, heat sink, system board, or base cover. 2 The IBM Global Customer Offerings Response times may vary. May exclude some holidays. For group (GCO) or LE Direct will work on-site labor, IBM will attempt to with IBM representatives on this diagnose and resolve the problem offering. remotely before sending a technician.
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New IBM ThinkCentre S50 and A50 Systems with Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron Processors Offer Outstanding Technologies and Affordable Prices Announcement Letter 103-154, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview • Rapid Restore PC software provides a hassle-free At a Glance The new ThinkCentre S50 and one-button recovery solution A50 systems are the smallest that lets you restore your The ThinkCentre S50 and A50 ThinkCentre desktop offerings. previously saved system image systems provide: including data, applications, and These systems provide a • space-saving small form factor operating system. Stable platform to reduce chassis, a highly serviceable testing and qualification costs • Access IBM software provides design, and a stable, manageable • easy access to key Exceptional performance and platform. ThinkVantage Technologies room for growth: Leadership Design and IBM service and support. − Fast Intel processors • • Smallest ThinkCentre desktop Easier-to-service chassis − Hyper-Threading technology chassis design with designs help increase uptime, (select models) industry-standard technology make upgrades easier, and make repairs faster with tool-less − Integrated Intel Extreme • Durable steel chassis design cover removal, tool-less slots, Graphics 2 provides support for today′s and internal bays that flip up and − large-screen TFT Flat Panel and allow components to slide on Support for up to 2 GB of CRT displays rails. 333 MHz DDR memory − • Stable platform available for up • Easy-to-access high-speed USB Support for Serial ATA and to 18 months to help reduce 2.0 ports. ATA 100 devices testing and qualification costs • ThinkVantage Technology which Optimized for Connectivity • Common software preload image can: • with the ThinkCentre M50 Intel 10/100/1000 Ethernet − Make computing simpler and systems integrated with Wake on LAN more secure support (select models) Choice of Technologies to Meet − Help lower your total cost User′s Requirements • Intel 10/100 Ethernet integrated with Wake on LAN support − Increase PC availability and • Intel 865G core chipset (select models) control • Intel Pentium 4 processor IBM Service and Support • Small Form Factor chassis with (select models) industry-standard technology • Service and support available • − Intel Celeron processor (select globally IBM embedded security models) subsystem (select models) • Full range of optional services • − Hyper-Threading technology available for all customer sizes Innovative tool-less (select models) mechanical design that allows • For up-to-date marketing and for easy upgradeability and Support for up to 2 GB of 333 technical information, visit the IBM service support MHz DDR memory Web site at: • Integrated Intel Extreme 2 video http://www.pc.ibm.com graphics support1 Planned Availability • Choice of models with Serial ATA or Ultra ATA 100 HDDs June 2003 Easy to Use and Manage • Outstanding optional image management and data migration solutions are available from IBM. • IBM offers a suite of industry-standard downloadable manageability tools to help reduce IT costs throughout the client life cycle.
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New IBM ThinkCentre A50p Series Announcement Letter 103-155, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview • Easier-to-service chassis designs help increase uptime, At a Glance The new ThinkCentre A50p make upgrades easier, and make systems bring new Intel Extreme repairs faster with tool-less The ThinkCentre A50p systems Graphics 2 performance, fast cover removal, tool-less slots, provide: and internal bays that flip up and overall system performance, fast • connection to peripherals (with allow components to slide in on A stable platform to reduce eight USB 2.0 ports), and easy tools rails testing and qualification costs to back up and protect your data — • • Easy-to-access high-speed USB Exceptional performance and all at a price you can afford. 2.0 ports room for growth: A50p Family Leadership Design − Optimized for Connectivity Fast Intel processors − Hyper-Threading technology • Intel 865G core chipset • Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet (select models) • Intel Pentium 4 processors standard on all models − Outstanding 2D/3D graphics performance for demanding • Hyper-Threading technology • 56 KB modem (select models) graphics applications (select models) − Support for up to 4 GB of IBM Service and Support 333 MHz DDR memory • Support for up to 4 GB of 333 − Support for Serial ATA and MHz DDR memory • Service and support available globally ATA-100 devices • Ultra ATA 100 HDDs • • Full range of optional services ThinkVantage Technology which • Select models with ATA 100 available for all customer sizes can: serial HDDs − For up-to-date marketing and Make computing simpler and • Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet technical information, visit the IBM more secure 2 − and dial-up V.90/56KB modem Web site at: Help lower your total cost (select models) − Increase PC availability and http://www.pc.ibm.com control Extreme Multimedia Capabilities 1 Requires download of security • Multiple mechanical form • Integrated Intel Extreme software from IBM. factors with one common Graphics 2 support3 and 8x AGP 2 Public network download speeds system board slot for video upgrades are limited to 53 Kbps. Upload speeds are limited to 31.2 Kbps. • IBM embedded security • NVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 64 MB Compatible phone line and server subsystem1 (select models) equipment required. Actual speeds DDR (VGA) AGP8x video adapter • (select models) depend on many factors and are Innovative tool-less mechanical often less than the maximum designs allow for easy • possible. ATI RADEON 9600 128 MB (VGA, 3 upgradeability and service TV Out, DVI-I) AGP8x video For models without a separate support video card, memory supports both adapter (select models) system and video. System memory • Full range of optical drives to used by video may be up to 32 MB if the system has 128 MB installed, choose from, including CD-ROM, and up to 64 MB if the system has CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and 256 MB or more system memory CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive installed, depending on video mode. • External stereo speakers (select models) Planned Availability
Tools for Support and System May 2003 Expansion • Rapid Restore Ultra software provides a hassle-free one-button recovery solution that lets you restore your previously saved system image including data, applications, and operating system • Access IBM software provides easy access to key ThinkVantage Technologies and IBM service and support
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IBM 48X/24X/48X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive Announcement Letter 103-156, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview Key Prerequisites At a Glance The new 48X/24X/48X/16X Max • Pentium 133 (Pentium II 233 for CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination MPEG-2 playback) Improve the productivity of your NetVista and IntelliStation Drive combines the best technology • and functionality from CD-RW and 40 MB available hard drive systems with the new IBM DVD-ROM drives into one drive. space for software installation 48X/24X/48X/16X Max1 This combination drive writes • 700 MB available hard drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination CD-RW and CD-R media and reads space for CD copy function Drive. This drive offers: CD and DVD media. • Available IDE connection • Write speeds of CD-R media: IBM RecordNow CD mastering and 48x, 40x, 32x, 24x, 16x, 8x, 4x writing software and Intervideo • 2x AGP Video for MPEG-2 • Write speeds of CD-RW media: WinDVD DVD decoding software playback 24x, 16x, 10x, 4x • Maximum read speed of CD are included with the drive. You • 32 MB RAM (Minimum) can create data and audio CDs, media: 48x backup files, and play DVD movies • Audio card for MPEG-2 playback • Maximum read speed of DVD — all with this new combination media: 16x drive. • Buffer underrun protection Availability Date • EasyWrite (formerly Mt. Rainier) This drive conforms to the DVD support May 21, 2003 Forum DVD-Multi Player • Industry-leading CD recording specification, which ensures read and DVD playback software2 Product Number: 22P7031 compatibility across all DVD Forum • Enhanced IDE/ATAPI interface endorsed formats (DVD-R, 1 Actual speeds will vary and are • 2 MB data buffer DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM). It also often less than the maximum • Vertical or horizontal mount supports EasyWrite Technology possible. The read and write (formerly Mt. Rainier), which results of this drive depend on the This drive conforms to the DVD allows you to store, move, and quality and characteristics of the Forum Multi-Player specification. CD-R and CD-RW media used. Poor share large amounts of data with results may be obtained with some For technical support: the same ease and convenience of media suppliers. 2 a diskette. Some software may differ from its • Call the HelpCenter retail version (if available), and may (800-772-2227) This new offering benefits from not include user manuals or all or industry-leading quality, reliability, program functionality. For non-IBM • compatibility, and testing software, applicable third-party Request technical information programs. As one of the premier software licenses may apply. IBM via the Personal Computing PC manufacturers, IBM installs and makes no representations or Division Web site: warranties regarding non-IBM tests hundreds of thousands of products. http://www.ibm.com/pc/support optical drives every year. This option assumes the warranty of the IBM PC system in which it is installed. For many IBM PCs, this entitles the customer to on-site service for up to three years.
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IBM 80 GB and 160 GB Serial ATA HDDs Announcement Letter 103-157, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview The 80 GB and 160 GB Serial ATA HDDs benefit from outstanding IBM At a Glance IBM extends its line of outstanding drive quality, reliability, HDD upgrade options with new compatibility, and testing program. The new 80 GB1 and 160 GB Serial 80 GB1 and 160 GB Serial ATA As one of the premier PC system ATA HDDs rpm ATA/100 HDD HDDs for selected models of manufacturers, IBM installs millions provide upgrade features selected ThinkCentre systems4. of HDDs per year. Ongoing quality from the highest-quality HDDs management in support of this available. These drives offer: Realize the full potential of your product provides IBM options • serial ATA-enabled system by customers with drives continually IBM 80 GB Serial ATA HDD installing a Serial ATA HDD option. selected from among the − 80 GB formatted capacity Improved cabling simplifies highest-quality HDDs available. − 2 MB adaptive buffer2 installation, and the 150 MB/s instantaneous data transfer rate is Offered with a three-year limited • IBM 160 GB Serial ATA HDD a 50% improvement over previous warranty, this drive assumes the parallel ATA technology. warranty terms of the IBM PC − 160 GB formatted capacity system in which it is installed. This − 8 MB adaptive buffer Ontrack Disk Manager 2000, an means that when installed into easy-to-use drive installation some IBM PCs, the drive may be Both the 80 GB and 160 GB drives software package5, is now included eligible for onsite service for up to feature: with all IBM single-packed desktop three years. • 4.17 ms average latency EIDE HDDs. Disk Manager 2000 • Less than 9 ms typical average facilitates data migration so read seek time upgrade customers can benefit Key Prerequisites • Improved cabling from the performance advantages Refer to the Hardware • Sustained data rate of 240 MB/s of the new drive. The software is Requirements section for a list of Max3 in CD-ROM format6 with installation systems supported. • 40 GB per disk surface data instructions in English, French, recording density German, Italian, Spanish, and • Serial ATA interface capability Portuguese. Planned Availability Date enabling up to 150 MB/s4 The 80 GB and 160 GB Serial ATA June 20, 2003 instantaneous interface data HDDs feature S.M.A.R.T., which can transfers warn of predictable impending hard Product Numbers: 09N4253, • S.M.A.R.T. included drive failure. S.M.A.R.T. is 09N4254 • Slim, one-inch-high profile compatible with IBM Rapid • Three-year limited warranty Restore PC (Enterprise Edition) For technical support: software, available separately, which can perform unattended • Call the HelpCenter backup of customer data from the (800-772-2227) drive before failure. Drives predicting failure within the limited or warranty period are eligible for • Request technical information warranty replacement. via the Personal Computing Division Web site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
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IBM Portable 40 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive with Rapid Restore Announcement Letter 103-158, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview Key Prerequisites At a Glance The Portable 40 GB USB 2.0 Hard Refer to the Hardware Drive with Rapid Restore offers a Requirements section for a list of The IBM Portable 40 GB USB 2.0 complete image recovery solution supported systems. Hard Drive with Rapid Restore for both ThinkPad and provides the ultimate in portability ThinkCentre /NetVista users. Planned Availability Date and ease of use without sacrificing Rapid Restore software helps capacity. Features include: protect against data loss in the June 20, 2003 • 1 event of a software or hardware 40 GB capacity • Rapid Restore software2 — failure by enabling recovery to a Product Number: 09N4255 previously saved image. Also, this Creates an image backup stored bootable drive allows in a protected portion of the straight-forward recovery of your drive • — system image and data. Bootable Boot directly to the drive to initiate a full system The drive incorporates a USB 2.0 restore3 interface for high-speed data • High-speed USB 2.0 Interface transfers, and also is backward • Small size, can fit in a shirt compatible with USB 1.1 (at USB pocket 1.1 transfer speeds). It offers a 40 • No ac power adapter required4 GB capacity in a small size, • Driverless operation under lightweight, and completely Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP portable device, without the need for an ac power adapter. For technical support: • Driverless installation under Call the HelpCenter Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP (800-772-2227) or makes this drive very easy to use, • and facilitates file transfers Request technical information between systems. Other usage via the Personal Computing models include: Division Web site: • System expansion http://www.ibm.com/pc/support • Video and audio file storage 1 GB = 1 billion bytes when • Simple file backup referring to storage capacity; accessible capacity is less. 2 Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. Software license agreements may apply. 3 Requires boot-to-USB support on system BIOS. 4 Requires two USB ports.
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New IBM ThinkCentre A50p Series for Small and Medium Business Announcement Letter 103-159, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview • Intel 865G chipset with 333 MHz double data rate (DDR) memory At a Glance The new ThinkCentre A50p (PC 2700) systems, for small and medium The ThinkCentre A50p Pentium 4 • Intel Pentium 4 processors sized business, bring new Intel systems for small and medium Extreme Graphics 21 performance, • Up to 4.0 GB of DDR system business provide: fast overall system performance, memory support • fast connection to peripherals (with A stable platform to reduce eight USB 2.0 ports), and easy • Integrated Intel Extreme testing and qualification costs Graphics 2 tools to back up and protect your • Exceptional performance and data — all at a price you can afford. Leadership Design Features room for growth: High Performance Models − • Tool-less cover removal Fast Intel processors − Outstanding 2D/3D graphics • Intel Pentium 4 processors • Tool-less PCI card slots performance for demanding • graphics applications High performance integrated • Internal bays flip up and Intel Extreme Graphics 2 and components slide on rails • Universal Manageability can: choice of optical drives (select models) • Eight USB ports for easy − Make computing simpler and • upgrades, two of which are in the more secure Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet front for easy access − Help lower your total cost − Easier to Expand Increase PC availability and Easy to Use and Manage control • Eight USB 2.0 ports (two on the • Superior system manageability • Innovative tool-less mechanical front, six on the rear) make it tools design allows for easy easy to add options like upgradeability and service scanners, external data backup, • Tool-less mechanical design support and other devices enables faster upgrades and repairs Take Advantage of Easy to Use Tools for Support and Enhanced Optimized for Connectivity Data Integrity • Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet • Rapid Restore Ultra lets you standard on all models back up your programs and data in a protected partition on the IBM Service and Support hard drive to help restore your • Service and support available system easily, even if globally Windows fails (available via download) • Full range of optional services available for all customer sizes • Access Support helps to increase productivity with the For up-to-date marketing and self-help tools and automated technical information, visit the IBM solutions included in this portal Web site at: • Access IBM allows you to setup http://www.pc.ibm.com and learn about your computer and key software tools that will enhance your computing Planned Availability experience May 2003 • Update Connector keeps your system current and, by using this tool, you are able to download select updates to important system files from the IBM Web site2 A50p Series Family Performance Features
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The IBM ThinkVision C170 — Cutting-Edge Technology in a CRT Monitor Announcement Letter 103-160, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview • Timings for the VESA 85 Hz refresh rate display modes for At a Glance The ThinkVision C170 monitor is 640 x 480, 800 x 600, and 1024 x a 17-inch full flat shadow mask CRT 768 addressabilities Features of the ThinkVision C170 monitor. It delivers clear images monitor include: • Appropriate graphics adapter with flat-screen low distortion and hardware and software must be • low glare characteristics at an 17-inch CRT with 16-inch installed in the attaching system attractive price. viewable image size unit • Flat shadow mask technology Features • Universal power supply for truly accurate images providing worldwide operating throughout the screen and no • Flat shadow mask technology for capability (requires plug edge distortion clear images on the entire adapters, sold separately) screen with low distortion and • 85 kHz horizontal line frequency low glare Benefits • Flicker-free 1280 x 1024 • A 17-inch full flat-screen CRT • TCO ′99 compliant resolution capability with a viewable image size of • ′99 406.4 mm (16 inches), • Low energy consumption TCO guideline compliance incorporating a 0.25-mm • Video Electronics Standards diagonal dot pitch and a 0.22-mm • Clear images with minimal reflection Association (VESA) Display Data horizontal dot pitch Channel (DDC) Plug and Play for • An optimal flicker-free • Compatibility with IBM PC easy and quick setup systems addressability of 1024 x 768 pels • Award-winning design at 85 Hz, frequency of 85 kHz 1 As an ENERGY STAR partner, IBM with a maximum addressability has determined that this product of 1600 x 1200 pels meets the ENERGY STAR • guidelines for energy efficiency. ThinkVantage design: Requires attachment to a suitable − C170 design matches IBM PCs configured system. − Quick and easy monitor adjustments using new Key Prerequisites on-screen display (OSD) The ThinkVision C170 monitor • Available in stealth black operates with many IBM and • compatible PC systems. Most VGA, VESA DDC capability for Plug SVGA, XGA, and SXGA applications and Play and asset tracking with will run without modification. a DDC-enabled attaching system unit hardware and software Planned Availability • Meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency1 June 2003
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The IBM ThinkVision C190 — Cutting-Edge Technology in a CRT Monitor Announcement Letter 103-161, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview • Meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency1 At a Glance The ThinkVision C190 monitor is • Timings for the VESA 85 Hz a 19-inch full flat shadow mask CRT Features of the ThinkVision C190 refresh rate display modes for monitor. It delivers clear images monitor include: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, with flat-screen low distortion and and 1280 x 1024 addressabilities • low glare characteristics at an 19-inch CRT with 18-inch viewable image size attractive price. • Universal power supply for worldwide operating capability • Flat shadow mask technology Features (requires plug adapters, sold for truly accurate images with separately) no edge distortion • Flat shadow mask technology for • clear images on the entire Benefits 96 kHz maximum horizontal line screen with low distortion and frequency low glare • TCO ′99 compliant • Flicker-free 1280 x 1024 • A 19-inch full flat-screen CRT • Low energy consumption resolution capability with a viewable image size of 457.3 mm (18 in), incorporating • Clear images with minimal • TCO ′99 compliance reflection a 0.25-mm diagonal dot pitch and • Video Electronics Standards a 0.22-mm horizontal dot pitch • Compatibility with IBM PC Association (VESA) Display Data • An optimal flicker-free system units Channel (DDC) Plug and Play for easy and quick setup addressability of 1280 x 1024 1 As an ENERGY STAR partner, IBM pels at 85 Hz with a maximum has determined that this product • Award-winning design addressability of 1600 x 1200 meets the ENERGY STAR pels guidelines for energy efficiency. Requires attachment to a suitable • ThinkVantage design: configured system. − C190 design matches IBM PCs − Quick and easy monitor Key Prerequisites adjustments using new on-screen display (OSD) The ThinkVision C190 monitor operates with many IBM and • Available in stealth black compatible PC systems. Most VGA, • SVGA, XGA, and SXGA applications VESA DDC capability for Plug will run without modification. and Play and asset tracking with a DDC-enabled attaching system unit hardware and software Planned Availability • Meets EEMP guidelines for June 2003 standby power consumption
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New IBM ThinkPad R40e Notebooks Feature Faster Processors Announcement Letter 103-162, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview • Access IBM button; individual volume up, down, and mute At a Glance New models of the ThinkPad R40e buttons notebook include powerful new New models of the ThinkPad R40e • TrackPoint with Intel processors. Starting at notebook include the following: Press-to-Select, Internet scroll, 2.7 kg4 (5.9 to 6.0 lb) with Li-Ion and magnifying glass features • battery, These easy-to-use Powerful Intel Mobile Pentium 4 for accurate and convenient notebooks are perfect for your Processor-M at 2.0 or 2.2 GHz control 1 mobile computing needs. with enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology and 512 KB of • RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors on-board L2 cache or fast Intel Feel the Power standard Mobile Celeron processor at 1.8 • Powerful Intel Mobile Pentium Optional ImageUltra Services or 2.0 GHz with 256 KB of 4 Processor-M at 2.0 or 2.2 GHz on-board cache with enhanced Intel SpeedStep Help reduce your IT costs and • technology and 512 KB of simplify client deployment and Access IBM button on-board L2 cache or fast Intel management. • Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet Mobile Celeron processor at and 56 K V.90 modem2 For more information, visit: 1.8 or 2.0 GHz with 256 KB of (V.92-designed)3 on-board cache http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/pc/ • • RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors; two Integrated communications um/migration USB 1.1 ports • Windows XP Home Edition or Excellent Service • One-year, limited warranty Windows XP Professional and selected applications installed • International Warranty Service • EasyServ on-site pickup and • (IWS); EasyServ on-site pickup System memory expandable to delivery 5 and delivery; IBM Universal a maximum of 1.0 GB Manageability (UM) solutions • One-year limited warranty with Count the Benefits 24-hour, 7-day-a-week • HelpCenter (800-772-2227) HelpCenter support for • Sleek6 design; 38.9-mm (1.53-in) • warranty issues during the Windows XP Home Edition and slim warranty period (response times selected applications installed • 13.3-in or 14.1-in TFT display may vary and may exclude some holidays) • 8x-3x DVD7, 24x-10x CD-ROM, or CD-RW/DVD Availability Date • Wi-Fi8 wireless on selected models May 21, 2003 • 20, 30, or 40 GB9 HDD
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New IBM ThinkPad R40 Notebook Models Feature Faster Processors Announcement Letter 103-163, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview • 16 or 32 MB ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 video chipset At a Glance New models of the ThinkPad R40 • New easy-loading Ultrabay notebook deliver the ideal blend of The ThinkPad R40 notebook Plus modular drive bay, optional portability and essential features. delivers the best blend of ThinkPad Port Replicator II, Starting at a travel weight7 of 2.5 portability and essential features, optional ThinkPad Mini-Dock, and kg (5.6 lb) for the 14.1-in models, including: PC card slot and 2.8 kg (6.3 lb) for the 381.0-mm • Powerful Intel Mobile Pentium 4 (15.0-in) models with Li-Ion battery, • UltraNav dual-pointing system, Processor-M at 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, or these easy-to-use notebooks are featuring TrackPoint and 2.4 GHz with enhanced Intel perfect for your mobile computing customized touch pad for the SpeedStep1 technology and 512 needs. ultimate in pointing flexibility KB of on-board L2 cache or fast Feel the Power • 8x-3x DVD10, 24x-10x CD-ROM, Intel Mobile Celeron processor or CD-RW/DVD at 1.8 or 2.0 GHz with 256 KB of • Powerful Intel Mobile on-board cache Pentium 4 Processor-M at 2.0, • 20, 30, 40, or 60 GB11 HDD 2 2.2, or 2.4 GHz with enhanced • IBM 11 a/b Wi-Fi wireless , Cisco • Access IBM button, ThinkLight 3 Intel SpeedStep technology and Aironet Wi-Fi wireless , or keyboard light, individual volume 4 512 KB of on-board L2 cache or wireless upgradable models up, down, and mute buttons fast Intel Mobile Celeron • IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus processor at 1.8 or 2.0 GHz with • RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors; on selected models 256 KB of on-board cache standard ports including S-Video out • Ultrabay Plus modular drive bay • Integrated communications • • Optional ImageUltra Services Access IBM button, modular IBM Embedded Security Ultrabay Plus, and ThinkLight Subsystem 2.0 on selected Help reduce your IT costs and • models simplify client deployment and Support for optional ThinkPad Port Replicator II and ThinkPad • management. Windows XP Home Edition or Mini-Dock Windows XP Professional and For more information, visit: selected applications installed • Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet 5 • http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/pc/ and 56 K V.90 modem System memory expandable to (V.92-designed)6 on all models a maximum of 1.0 GB8 um/migration • Excellent Service RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors; two Count the Benefits USB 2.0 ports 9 • Worldwide IBM service and • Sleek design; 38.8-mm (1.53-in) • Embedded Security Subsystem support or 40.5-mm (1.59-in) slim on selected models (requires • download of security software • 14.1-in or 15.0-in TFT display EasyServ on-site pickup and delivery from IBM) • One-year limited warranty with • One-year, limited warranty 24-hour, 7-day-a-week • International Warranty Service HelpCenter support during the (IWS); EasyServ on-site pickup warranty period (response times and delivery; IBM Universal may vary and may exclude some Manageability (UM) solutions holidays) • HelpCenter (800-772-2227) Availability Date • Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition May 21, 2003 preinstalled
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New IBM ThinkPad R40 Notebooks Include Three-Year Limited Warranty Announcement Letter 103-164, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview Count the Benefits At a Glance • 8 The ThinkPad R40 notebook Sleek design; 38.8 mm (1.53 in) delivers the ideal blend of or 40.5 mm (1.59 in) slim The ThinkPad R40 notebook portability and essential features. • 16 or 32 MB ATI Mobility Radeon delivers the best blend of 5 Starting at a travel weight of 7500 video chipset portability and essential features, 2.5 kg (5.6 lb) or 2.8 kg (6.3 lb), including: • 8x-3x DVD9 or CD-RW/DVD these easy-to-use notebooks are • perfect for mobile users. combination Powerful Intel Mobile Pentium 4 Processor-M at 2.0, 2.2, or These models include a three-year • 20, 30, 40, or 60 GB10 HDD 2.4 GHz with enhanced Intel SpeedStep1 technology and limited warranty (one year on • New easy-loading Ultrabay 512 KB of on-board L2 cache battery). Plus modular drive bay, Feel the Power supporting optional ThinkPad • Ultrabay Plus modular drive bay Port Replicator II and ThinkPad • • Powerful Intel Mobile Mini-Dock Innovative ease of use: Access Pentium 4 Processor-M at 2.0, IBM button, Modular Ultrabay • UltraNav dual-pointing system, 2.2, or 2.4 GHz with enhanced Plus, and ThinkLight featuring TrackPoint and Intel SpeedStep technology and • customized touch pad for the ThinkPad Port Replicator II and 512 KB of on-board L2 cache ultimate in pointing flexibility ThinkPad Mini-Dock support • Brilliant active matrix display: • • Access IBM button; ThinkLight Integrated 10/100 Ethernet and 358.1-mm (14.1-in) TFT with 2 keyboard light; individual volume 56 K V.90 modem 1024 x 768 resolution or 3 up, down, and mute buttons (V.92-designed) on all models 381.0-mm (15.0-in) TFT with • 1024 x 768 or 1400 x 1050 • RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors; Embedded UltraConnect resolution standard ports including S-Video antenna on wireless 4 out and two USB ports upgradable and wireless • Integrated communications: models (selected systems) ImageUltra Services − Integrated 10/100 Ethernet • RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors; two and 56 K V.90 modem Help reduce your IT costs and USB 2.0 ports (V.92-designed) simplify client deployment and • IBM Universal Manageability 6 management. − Choice of Wi-Fi wireless or (UM) solutions wireless upgradable For more information, visit: • HelpCenter (800-772-2227) − IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus or Bluetooth on selected http://www.ibm.com/pc/ • Microsoft Windows XP models us/pc/um/migration Professional and selected applications installed − IBM Embedded Security Excellent Service subsystem 2.0 on selected EasyServ on-site pickup and models (requires download of delivery software from IBM) − Microsoft Windows XP Availability Date Professional and selected applications installed May 21, 2003 − System memory expandable to a maximum of 1.0 GB7
14 Hardware Announcement Summary • May 21, 2003 Hardware
IBM USB Optical Wheel Mouse Announcement Letter 103-165, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview Key Prerequisites At a Glance The new USB Optical Wheel Mouse • IBM or IBM-compatible PC with utilizes optical tracking technology USB-enabled port The new IBM USB Optical Wheel for precision control. Offered in a • Operating system that works Mouse utilizes optical tracking full-size shape that fits comfortably with a standard USB port such technology for precision control. in either hand, this mouse has an as: Features include: − integrated wheel scrolling device Windows 98 • that also acts as a programmable − Windows 2000 Integrated wheel scrolling third button. There is no − Windows Me device that acts like a − programmable third button mechanical ball to get dusty or Windows XP • dirty. No mechanical ball to get dusty or dirty The USB Optical Wheel Mouse is Availability Date • Full-size shape that fits the same mouse that is included comfortably in either hand with select ThinkCentre desktop May 21, 2003 • Same mouse that is included systems. It does not require a with select ThinkCentre desktop mousepad and works on many Product Number: 06P4069 systems types of surfaces. • Stealth Black color that complements ThinkCentre and ThinkPad systems No mousepad required. It works on many types of surfaces. For technical support: • Call the HelpCenter (800-772-2227) or • Request technical information via the Personal Computing Division Web site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
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IBM PC2700 CL2.5 NP DDR SDRAM UDIMM Memory Upgrades Announcement Letter 103-166, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview Key Prerequisites At a Glance Help improve the overall The IBM PC2700 CL2.5 NP DDR performance of your ThinkCentre SDRAM UDIMM memory upgrades The new IBM memory upgrade A50, A50p, M50, and S50 systems are supported on: offerings let you upgrade standard with the IBM 128 MB, 256 MB, system memory capacity, helping 512 MB, and 1 GB • IBM ThinkCentre A50, A50p, to improve overall system PC2700 CL2.5 Non-Parity (NP) M50, and S50 systems performance. Features and benefits include: DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DIMM • Non-IBM systems that support (UDIMM) memory upgrades. DDR industry-standard DDR SDRAM • SDRAM enables up to 2.5 the Test-proven 100% compatibility to the PC2700 CL2.5 NP UDIMM on IBM systems1 performance of traditional SDRAM specification • memory. Adding additional IBM Meets the IBM stringent memory is a cost-effective way to reliability standards for memory ′ Availability Date products enhance your system s • performance. PC2700 double data rate (DDR) May 21, 2003 synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) Product Number: Refer to the • Maximum data transfer rate of Additional Information section. up to 2,700 MBps2 • 184-pin unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM) with gold-plated leads • Serial presence detect/decode functions • Limited IBM warranty • IBM Authenticity seal on every UDIMM For technical support: • Call the HelpCenter (800-772-2227) or • Request technical information via the Personal Computing Division Web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com
1 Compatible systems indicated in the Hardware Requirements — IBM Systems section. 2 Data transfer rate may vary based upon many factors and is often less than the maximum possible.
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IBM Common Key Lock Service: A New Product Customization Service Announcement Letter 103-167, Dated May 21, 2003
Overview In summary, the IBM Common Key Lock Service: At a Glance The IBM Common Key Lock Service • can help you reduce the installation Directly addresses a problem The IBM Common Key Lock time of your new computers. voiced by businesses Service is a Product Customization • Deploying new computers usually Draws on IBM experience in this Service that installs a cover lock means extra configuration work for area on each ThinkCentre desktop so • your IT staff; especially when Helps address increased that one key unlocks the cover on adding an additional physical security needs all machines. security feature to your desktop • PCs. With this service, your new Key Prerequisites Services are performed in computers arrive with Common ISO-9001 certified facilities. Refer to the Hardware Key Lock factory-installed. − Key lock is installed during Requirements section for a list of IBM manufacturing process. With increased security awareness, supported systems. − Duplicate key is placed in IBM releases these predelivery each machine box. services as part of the Product Availability Date Customization Services. Product Differentiating Features and Customization Services are May 21, 2003 Benefits: performed on IBM hardware and • applicable software, including Product Number: 58P8679 You can purchase hardware and Software Imaging Services, Asset software customized to your Tagging, Hardware Integration unique needs and reduce or Service, and now Common Key eliminate the need to Lock Service. reconfigure the systems on arrival. Customer Wants and Needs • Services are performed prior to In today′s environment, increased equipment delivery for security is a requirement. increased deployment Additional physical security for PCs efficiency. is an increasing need. Many customers require a product that is • You have the peace of mind that tailored to their needs, including services are executed in a hardware and software high-quality environment. configuration. Beyond the basics • Rollout and maintenance issues of functioning IT solutions, large are reduced because all PCs enterprises need to maximize their unlock with the same key. efficiencies and decrease the overall cost of those solutions • You can limit internal physical wherever possible. The IBM access to your PCs. Common Key Lock Service offers the customer an opportunity to For technical support: achieve a high level of • Call the HelpCenter personalization and security, (800-772-2227) utilizing the efficiency of IBM or manufacturing and fulfillment • Request technical information capability. via the Personal Computing Skill requirements are minimal. Division Web site: The resource required includes http://www.pc.ibm.com collecting the Common Keys from each machine and providing keys to authorized IT personnel.
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18 Hardware Announcement Summary • May 21, 2003 Announcement Letter Numeric Index
Letter Page Number Announcement Letter Title Number
103-149 New IBM ThinkCentre M50 Series (M) 1
103-150 Selected New Models of IBM ThinkCentre S50 International Special Bids — Global Models Plus Program (M) 2
103-153 Selected New Models of IBM ThinkCentre M50 International Special Bids — Global Models Plus Program (M) 3
103-154 New IBM ThinkCentre S50 and A50 Systems with Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron Processors Offer Outstanding Technologies and Affordable Prices 4
103-155 New IBM ThinkCentre A50p Series 5
103-156 IBM 48X/24X/48X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive 6
103-157 IBM 80 GB and 160 GB Serial ATA HDDs 7
103-158 IBM Portable 40 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive with Rapid Restore 8
103-159 New IBM ThinkCentre A50p Series for Small and Medium Business (M) 9
103-160 The IBM ThinkVision C170 — Cutting-Edge Technology in a CRT Monitor (I) 10
103-161 The IBM ThinkVision C190 — Cutting-Edge Technology in a CRT Monitor (A,I) 11
103-162 New IBM ThinkPad R40e Notebooks Feature Faster Processors 12
103-163 New IBM ThinkPad R40 Notebook Models Feature Faster Processors 13
103-164 New IBM ThinkPad R40 Notebooks Include Three-Year Limited Warranty 14
103-165 IBM USB Optical Wheel Mouse 15
103-166 IBM PC2700 CL2.5 NP DDR SDRAM UDIMM Memory Upgrades 16
103-167 IBM Common Key Lock Service: A New Product Customization Service 17
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