IBM ThinkPad T Series Notebooks Manual Support Features Review Guide - Think Pad Review

 

 

 

IBM ThinkPad T Series Notebooks Manual Support

Product features

Most secure notebooks
Performance features
Flexible optical and storage solutions
High-performance wireless networking
Cisco compatibility
Optimized for connectivity
High-speed Gigabit Ethernet
Image compatibility for easier rollouts
Service and Support
ThinkVantage™ Technologies
TCG-compliant Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
Rescue and Recovery™
Active Protection System
ThinkVantage™ Design
ThinkPad UltraNav™
Distinctive design elements
UltraConnect™ antenna
Thinklight™ keyboard light
 
The most secure notebooks available are now even better with one integrated security solution out of the box (select T42 and T43 models). The combination of the Integrated Fingerprint Reader and the Embedded Security Subsystem is like having a security guard for your T series notebook. The Integrated Fingerprint Reader is built conveniently into the palm rest area of your notebook, making your passwords available at your finger tip. Having to remember and enter multiple passwords is eliminated with a swipe of your finger, and security software is preloaded for an integrated solution out of the box.

The new Computrace Complete (by Absolute Software Inc) BIOS-based agent on T43 models is a PC tracking and loss control solution to help monitor asset locations, protect valuable corporate data and attempt to recover PCs if they are stolen. A valid subscription with Absolute Software, Inc. is required. Absolute Software, not IBM is solely responsible for this service.

Performance features abound in highly portable ThinkPad T Series notebooks, which start at about 1" thin14 and have a travel weight starting at only 4.5 lb2. Select new ThinkPad T43 and T42 models offer larger 15.1" TFT displays that are ideal for viewing spreadsheets, presentations, Web pages and more and are still only 1.2"14 thin. They offer one of the latest Intel® Pentium® M processors on select models, and up to 128MB graphics adapters. Select new T43 models include the Intel 915GM Express Chipset, providing fast performance, integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, one ExpressCard slot, and one Cardbus Plus slot that runs 2.5 times faster than the PC Card. Select T series models also offer all-day computing (up to 9.5 hours6 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.

Flexible optical and storage solutions available in ThinkPad notebooks include an integrated, easy-loading modular bay for fast swapping of optional Ultrabay™ optical and storage devices. Ultrabay optical and storage device options let you tailor your ThinkPad notebook to meet your computing needs. The Ultrabay Slim, available on ThinkPad T43, T42, and T41 models, enhances portability by supporting lighter, thinner 9.5mm (.37") device options, including the ThinkPad Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive (standard on select models).

High-performance wireless networking to help increase mobility and productivity is easy with integrated 11b/g
Wi-Fi® wireless technology10 — now available in select ThinkPad T43 and T42 notebooks. This technology not only offers the flexibility of choice but also provides a cost effective wireless solution for customers who don't need 802.11a technology. Other ThinkPad T Series models offer a variety of integrated Wi-Fi wireless solutions. Wi-Fi wireless upgradable32 models are also available, allowing you to experience the freedom of wireless networking when you're ready using one of the new optional Wi-Fi adapters.

Cisco compatibility is provided on select ThinkPad T43, T42 and T41 notebooks, which are rigorously tested by a Cisco Systems®-authorized test facility to verify they'll work with appropriate Cisco products. The Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) Program for wireless LAN devices provides proven compatibility with key security features of Cisco infrastructure products.

Optimized for connectivity, select ThinkPad T Series notebooks feature up to five built-in communications capabilities: Wi-Fi wireless10, Bluetooth® technology, Ethernet, 56K V.923 modem and Infrared port. RJ-45 and RJ-11 ports are standard on all models.

High-speed Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is featured on select ThinkPad T Series notebooks. The Gigabit Ethernet standard provides speeds up to 10 times faster30 than existing 10/100 Ethernet technology, helping to transfer information quickly and increase productivity.

Image compatibility for easier rollouts... The ThinkPad T42 and T41 preloaded software is image-compatible with ThinkPad X40, X31, T40, R51, R50, and R40 models. This makes for easier rollouts and helps save time and reduce costs by simplifying deployment and image management — great for enterprises rolling out a combination of models.

The TCG-compliant Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 (including Client Security Software) lets you "lock" your data, helping to provide user authentication, data protection and more secure wired and wireless communications37. Available on select models, this hardware-and-software combination creates the most secure industry-standard PC, providing a level of security not available as a standard feature from any other manufacturer

The TCG-compliant Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 (including Client Security Software) lets you "lock" your data, helping to provide user authentication, data protection and more secure wired and wireless communications37. Available on select models, this hardware-and-software combination creates the most secure industry-standard PC, providing a level of security not available as a standard feature from any other manufacturer

The airbag-like Active Protection System provides unique data protection on select ThinkPad T, X, and R Series models. Using an integrated, user-configurable motion sensor, it safeguards your valuable data by continuously monitoring your ThinkPad notebook and temporarily stopping the hard drive to help prevent some hard drive crashes when a fall or similar event is detected — providing up to four times greater impact protection than systems without this feature. And the ThinkPad HDD Shock Absorber available on select models provides impact protection from crashes that could occur when setting the notebook on a hard surface while in use — 30% more protection than the system case alone38.

The ThinkPad UltraNav multipointing system was created with ease-of-use in mind. It combines the latest full-function TrackPoint® pointing device with a customized touch pad. A product of detailed research and analysis, this innovative tool lets you work the way you want. A choice of three TrackPoint cap designs allows you to further customize your ThinkPad notebook.

Distinctive design elements like the TrackPoint pointing device are what set ThinkPad notebooks apart from the rest. This unique pointing device is standard on all of our notebooks’ legendary full-size keyboard. We now offer three types of TrackPoint cap choices which allow you to further customize your notebook: Classic Dome, Soft Dome or the Soft Rim.

The UltraConnect antenna — just one of the wireless performance features on ThinkPad T Series notebooks — is built into the display cover for optimal signal reception24. This combined design supports IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g wireless technologies to help maximize coverage and performance for improved wireless LAN connectivity around the world.

The ThinkLight keyboard light allows you to work in low-light conditions. Located on the top edge of the display, this tiny LED illuminates your keyboard to let you keep working. ThinkPad notebooks are the only notebook family with the ThinkLight keyboard light.