Lenovo® recommends Windows® 7 Professional. YEARS BACK, WE MADE A POINT SO THAT YOU COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE Lenovo® recommends Windows® 7 Professional. ThinkPad® is a name that has been all about 1984 1986 1992 innovation for two decades now. Innovation that IBM® introduces its IBM introduces its first laptop, IBM introduces ThinkPad 700c, can be traced all the way back to the legendary first portable PC the PC Convertible the industry’s first laptop with a thin film transistor display TrackPoint® that has lent a unique identity to the famous ThinkPad since 1993. 1993 1994 1995 OBSESSED WITH Commonly referred to simply as ‘the red dot’, the ThinkPad 750c becomes the ThinkPad 755 becomes the ThinkPad 701c revolutionises TrackPoint® has evolved over time, continually industry’s first modern laptop industry’s first laptop with keyboard design with the to reach outer space on a an integrated CD-ROM ‘butterfly keyboard’ INNOVATION. simplifying business computing with each version. NASA mission Later releases saw the emergence of other landmark innovations such as the reliable Active Protection ™ 1997 1999 2000 System that safeguards the hard disk drive from ThinkPad 770 becomes the ThinkPad 570 becomes the The 10 millionth ThinkPad is bought. falls and the OneKey® rescue button that restores industry’s first laptop to feature industry’s first laptop to feature ThinkPad I Series laptops become the a built-in DVD-ROM a removable UltraBase™ industry’s first laptop with built-in lost data. wireless capabilities ThinkPad has always prioritised security, with a Hardware Password Manager that controls BIOS 2001 2003 2004 ™ operations and a fingerprint reader that ensures ThinkPad becomes the Active Protection System is introduced ThinkPad becomes the first laptop to industry’s first laptop to feature in ThinkPad laptops to protect the hard feature a built-in fingerprint reader data security by preventing unauthorised access. an embedded security chip disk drive from impact The machine is subjected to arduous testing that satisfies military requirements for withstanding 2005 2006 2007 Lenovo acquires IBM’s Lenovo introduces ThinkPad X41, ThinkPad celebrates its shock, dust, vibrations and extreme temperatures. It Personal Computing Division the thinnest, lightest and most 15th anniversary can even survive being dropped onto hard surfaces secure ThinkPad Tablet thanks to the roll cage inside. 2008 2009 2010 It’s no wonder then, that Lenovo, the maker of Lenovo introduces ThinkPad X300, ThinkPad W700ds becomes the The 60 millionth ThinkPad is bought this legendary ThinkPad, is one of the largest PC the thinnest and lightest fully- industry’s first dual-screen manufacturers of the world. Now, as it completes two functional 13" laptop mobile workstation decades, the legacy continues. This time around, they enable the world to do the 2011 2nd largest PC maker worldwide new with two innovations, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon* Ultrabook™, the first laptop made of carbon fibre and the ThinkPad T430u*, the ultra-sleek Ultrabook™. *Details inside. 2 3 Lenovo® recommends Windows® 7 Professional. THE THINKPAD IS packed WITH INNOVATIONS THAT GIVE IT ITS UNIQUE IDENTITY: ANATOMY OF ROLL CAGE SUPERIOR SPILL-RESISTANT A magnesium roll cage protects ThinkPad laptops* KEYBOARD from shocks, falls and crashes. The new technology The keyboard on a ThinkPad is sealed and contained THE LEGEND. provides a 50% increase in survival rates after within a tray with special drain holes that drive spills drop-tests. out of the bottom of the system, bypassing electrical components and minimising damage. STEEL HINGES The stainless steel hinges on ThinkPad laptops are Precision Keyboard WITH designed to withstand 50% more open/close cycles OPTIONAL BackliGHT than industry standards. Enrich typing comfort with the new ergonomically designed precision island-style six-row keyboard SHOCK-MOUNTED with optional backlight. HARD DISK DRIVE ® A rubber isolator and metal cage protect the hard RESCUE AND RECOVERY disk drives of a ThinkPad from bumps and knocks All ThinkPad laptops feature ThinkVantage® Rescue that occur in day-to-day usage. and Recovery®—a robust system backup and recovery tool to help protect data. ACTIVE PROTECTION SYSTEM™ The Active Protection System™ protects a ThinkPad INDUSTRY-LEADING laptop by detecting drops, knocks, shocks and WIRELESS PERFORMANCE bumps. It immediately freezes the hard disk drive to With ThinkVantage Access Connections™ software, prevent damage. users can switch between wired and wireless connection settings with ease. It also has security and customisation options that include location MIL SPEC – 8 TESTS based default printer selection, VPN launch and ThinkPad laptops meet up to 8 military level homepage setting. robustness requirements, which include heat, cold, dust, vibration, thermal shock, mechanical shock, humidity and altitude. This assures you of the highest standards of reliability, complete protection for your investment and improved productivity. 4 *Security features vary by model. 5 Lenovo® recommends Windows® 7 Professional. GIVES back MORE THAN IT TAKES. Environmental issues are becoming increasingly critical WHAT MAKES IT THE MOST to organisations and individuals alike. Energy-efficient choices can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy costs for the user without sacrificing features, TRUSTWORTHY business PC. style or comfort. As an organisation that passionately believes in the THE SPEED you NEED conservation of our environment, Lenovo has committed ThinkPad laptops come with the fastest, most itself to being 12% more energy-efficient by 2012 by making responsive processors around. Lenovo Enhanced computers with the highest adherence to Experience 3 for Windows® 7 uses RapidBoot environment-friendly practices and standards. In fact, technology to start your PC 40% faster on an Lenovo ‘green’ programmes are not just an afterthought to design and manufacturing; they are an integral part of average than a typical Windows® 7 computer***. Lenovo’s business processes from start to finish. AUTHORISED USERS only Today, Lenovo is an industry leader with respect to We offer the best combination of industry security energy-efficient products, the use of environmentally features* for worry-free computing, including preferred materials and green product packaging. Lenovo Computrace® theft recovery, integrated fingerprint PCs contribute to saving the environment while directly reader and the reassurance of being the first and contributing to your bottom line by reducing energy use, only laptop with central management of any self costs of cooling and other related expenses. encrypting hard disk drive in the market. Survival OF THE FITTEST GREEN CHARACTERISTICS: AND THE proof: The ThinkPad has remarkable durability features like a roll cage and spill-resistant keyboard with 1) Power Manager™ – Helps optimise energy used by a machine and All products in the market are assessed and valued by various widely a unique drainage device. The ThinkPad has also saves up to 69% on energy consumption per desktop, per year.* recognised organisations and groups before being termed green and emerged unscathed from extreme testing right up energy-efficient. Some of the certifications Lenovo products have 2) Active Thermal Management – Adjusts fan speeds based on ambient received are: to military standards. room temperature. ® 3) Dynamic Brightness Control – Conserves battery by lowering LCD • Lenovo is the first brand to announce a full lineup of ENERGY STAR SMALLER CARBON brightness during transient states like start-up, shutdown, log off, 5.0 compliant PCs** FOOTPRINT screen lock and screensaver mode. Green features** are standard on ThinkPad 3 • Lenovo started off as being the first to have an EPEAT™ Gold rated laptops. Some notable ones are LED backlit, 4) Asset Recovery Services – Lets you recycle or refurbish your monitor and now has a full lineup of EPEAT™ Gold rated laptops, mercury-free displays, energy-saving CPUs, ageing technology assets by providing proper channels desktops and monitors** Power Manager™, arsenic-free systems, cool and for disposal, reselling or donation of computer equipment MORE UPTIME as well as secure destruction of critical data. quiet fans, 100% recyclable packaging, 20% less Lenovo’s exclusive ThinkVantage Technologies let your IT team deploy • Lenovo leads the industry by providing a mercury-free, low halogen packaging, up to 30% Post-Consumer Content, critical updates quickly and remotely and correct system corruptions 5) Hybrid Graphics – Switch between integrated and discrete graphics, monitor as well as the first 19" wide 2 CCFL VESA standard adoption non-toxic inks and secure disposal service. in record time. thus optimising battery life and graphics performance. ® • The Nordic Ecolabel: It is the official ecolabel for the Nordic countries 6) Asset Directory and LANDesk – For deployment of power schemes and enables consumers to easily select the products that are among and global settings, so IT can control and enforce ThinkPad the best for the environment energy savings company-wide. *Security features vary by model. **Green features vary by model. ***Available on certified models with Intel® Core™ i3, i5 or i7 processors. Claim is calculated by taking *Using Lenovo Power Manager™ can reduce your electricity usage by up to 69% compared to the average of Lenovo EE3 laptops and desktops and compares it with averaged data from 49 not using Lenovo Power Manager™ on the same hardware. competitor products of