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To: Mats Ericsson who wrote (257)	9/7/2000 7:05:25 AM
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dailynews.yahoo.com Thursday September 7 3:46 AM ET IBM Unveils New Thinkpad And Wireless Options NEW YORK (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM - news) on Thursday unveiled a new line of notebook computers targeted at consumers along with new options for accessing the Internet and other networks wirelessly. The ThinkPad i Series notebook computers will have a standard local area network wireless capability, which will allow for Internet access without a cable attached. In addition, IBM said it would provide options for PC cards that will enable computers with Bluetooth technology, which allows a computer to be connected to printers and other nearby peripherals without cables. ``Customers are looking for a way to disconnect from the wall, yet stay connected to their business or Internet,'' said Rick McGee, vice president, mobile brand marketing, IBM Personal Systems Group. ``With the first-of-a-kind integrated wireless ThinkPad or the Bluetooth PC Card, growing businesses get easy access to corporate data without a large, complicated investment in network infrastructure.'' IBM said it is working with companies such as WayPort and MobileStar in their efforts to create wireless systems in airports and hotels as well. New ThinkPad i Series 1300 notebook computers will be available early fourth quarter starting at $1149. The new Bluetooth PC Card from IBM will be available in October starting at $189.