New PCs and Notebooks from IBM - with Intel Inside !
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February 06, 2001 12:58
IBM Announces New ThinkPad and NetVista Models; New Notebooks and Desktops Designed as Basic Building Blocks for e-business
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2001--IBM today announced new notebooks and desktops designed to provide customers with simple answers to basic problems: how to obtain easy-to-use, Internet-focused tools with the latest core PC technologies, and how to locate reliable service and support.
The new ThinkPad notebooks and NetVista personal systems leverage the breadth of IBM to solve these problems and others faced by individuals, small businesses, and large organizations. They enable customers to easily transition data and applications from old PCs to new ones, ensure new PCs are equipped for fundamental changes in e-business structures and processes, make PCs easily manageable by technology professionals, and provide leasing options. And the new models feature some of IBM's most affordable prices to date.
"These new PCs from IBM are representative of the company's commitment to designing versatile systems that fulfill the needs of both individuals and organizations," says Bob Sutherland, an analyst with Technology Business Research. "IBM's tools, solutions and support offerings enhance the computing experience and simplify the demands of the fast changing e-business environment."
New ThinkPad A21e and i Series Models
The ThinkPad A Series will now include a new offering -- the ThinkPad A21e essentials model -- an affordable commercial notebook for budget-conscious businesses. The ThinkPad A21e will offer the same lightweight and slim design as previous models, with a choice of 12.1-inch, 14.1-inch or 15-inch TFT displays and CD-ROM drive. An optional Ultrabay 2000 or USB diskette drive is also available. Starting at $1,499(1), the ThinkPad A21e offers maximum commonality with the existing ThinkPad A, T and X Series models.
Designed specifically for business and personal productivity in the most affordable ThinkPad series available, the ThinkPad i Series now offers a fully integrated out-of-the-box 802.11b wireless LAN notebook, starting at $1,449. This solution enables small businesses -- with the proper equipment -- to create wireless networks easily and affordably. The ThinkPad i Series will offer lithium ion batteries in selected models, offering up to 3.7 hours of battery life(2).
New NetVista A20 and A20i
The new NetVista A20 desktop systems, designed for businesses with features such as Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business Edition (select models only), now feature Intel Celeron processors with speeds up to 766 MHz(3) and Pentium III processors up to 1 GHz(3). NetVista A20 systems now feature two serial ports to accommodate legacy data-collection devices often used in small businesses, such as cash drawers and credit card readers. Prices start at $765.
The new NetVista A20i systems, optimized for the Internet and designed for individuals looking for multimedia features to record and play music and video, include Intel Celeron processors with speeds up to 700 MHz and Pentium III processors up to 933 MHz. All NetVista desktop systems feature "Access IBM," providing one-button access to IBM service and support and the Web(4). Other valuable NetVista tools include IBM Data Transfer and IBM Backup, designed to simplify the safe and easy transfer of data from an old PC to a new one and to provide automatic back-up capabilities for data and applications with one-button restore. NetVista A20i prices start at $688.
New Options
Designed to complement the entire ThinkPad line, IBM is offering several new options. These include:
-- IBM ThinkPad 8X/4X/24X Max(5) CD-RW Ultrabay 2000 Drive - The
new CD-RW Ultrabay 2000 Drive, for the ThinkPad A Series
allows for low cost, high capacity removable read/write
storage for ThinkPads and select NetVista products.
-- IBM FlatPanel Speakers - Connected directly into the audio
port of any ThinkPad notebook or NetVista desktop system, the
IBM FlatPanel speakers offer premium sound quality and
performance.
Affordable IBM Monitors
IBM's E51 CRT monitor delivers excellent performance at low price. The Cathode Ray Tube monitor is designed for small to medium businesses and is ideal for home or standard business applications such as word processing and spreadsheets. The E51 features a viewable image size of 13.8 inches, and provides flicker-free operation with a maximum addressability of 1024x768 pels. It is available in stealth black and pearl white for $159. For a larger screen and higher performance, IBM's affordable E74 CRT monitor has a viewable image size of 15.9 inches, for flicker-free operation at a maximum addressability of 1280x1024 pels. The E74 is available in stealth black and pearl white for $249.
Comprehensive IBM Solutions
New ThinkPad and NetVista solutions announced today enhance IBM's extensive portfolio of solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses:
-- New IBM eServer xSeries models redefine affordability,
offering such advanced reliability features as hard disk
predictive failure analysis for prices starting at $970.
-- IBM SuccessLease(6) provides small businesses with simple
access to quick and convenient web-enabled financing, enabling
them to acquire complete e-business solutions. SuccessLease
enables small businesses to finance up to $50,000 in hardware,
software and services in just minutes.
-- New IBM e-Support provides self-healing support that can
independently identify and correct system problems. These new
solutions enhance IBM's worldwide, 24-hour-a-day,
7-day-a-week(7) service and support operation and its existing
Web-based support -- which managed more than 170 million
customer interactions in 2000.
-- IBM Direct enables businesses and individuals to buy direct
from IBM, at www.ibm.com or 1-888-SHOP-IBM. Or visit
www.ibm.com/smallbusiness or call 1-888-IBM-5800.
Product Specifications
The NetVista A20 now features Intel Celeron processors up to 766 MHz and Intel Pentium III processors up to 1 GHz, with 64 or 128 megabytes of SDRAM (up to a maximum of 512 MB(8)) It is equipped with 10-, 20-, or 30-gigabyte(9) hard drives, and CD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD-ROM optical drives. Connectivity includes a 56K(10) modem or 10/100 Ethernet, depending on model. Operating systems include a choice of Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Millennium, or Windows 2000 / Windows NT 4.0 Choose 'N Recover. Software includes Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business Edition or Lotus SmartSuite Millennium(11), and an IBM Software Selection CD with numerous anti-virus, configuration and diagnostics applications.
The NetVista A20i features Intel Celeron processors up to 700 MHz and Intel Pentium III processors up to 933 MHz, with 64 or 128 megabytes of SDRAM (up to a maximum of 512 MB). It is equipped with 20- or 30-gigabyte hard drives, CD-ROM or CD-RW optical drives, the IBM RapidAccess II keyboard, and a 56K modem. The operating system is Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, and software includes Lotus SmartSuite Millennium, Microsoft Works Basic 2000, Microsoft Money, and Norton Antivirus(11).
The new ThinkPad A21e essentials offering features aN Intel Mobile Celeron processor running at either 650 or 700 MHz with a 128KB level 2 cache. Each model comes with 64MB of RAM, expandable to 256MB and a 20GB hard drive. Ethernet and modem ports are standard -- users can opt for either a 56K V.90 Mini PCI Card or a combo 10/100 Ethernet Mini PCI Adapter with a 56K modem. All models come standard with a 24X-10X CD-ROM, 4MB VRAM ATI Rage Mobility M graphics chip as well as Type II and Type III PC card support. Models feature either a 6-cell Li-Ion battery offering 3.5 hours of battery life or 7-cell NiMH battery offering 2.5 hours. A diskette drive is offered as an option on most models, integrated in others. With the diskette drive integrated, the travel weight of the 15-inch TFT model is 6.7 pounds(12) and dimensions are 13-inch x 10.5-inch x 1.8-inches; without an integrated diskette drive the weight drops to less than 5.8 pounds or less and the dimensions to 12-inches x 10 inches x 1.4 inches. All models come with either Windows 2000 Professional or Windows 98 Second Edition installed.
Integrated Wireless Models (ThinkPad i Series 1300) $1449 1171-5WU 12.1" TFT, Cel 650, 10GB, 64MB, 24x CD, Modem, 802.11b, LiIon, Windows Me $1499 1171-7WU 13.3" TFT, Cel 700, 10GB, 64MB, 24x CD, Modem, 802.11b, LiIon, Windows Me
Integrated Ethernet Models (ThinkPad i Series 1300) $1649 1171-6LU 12.1" TFT, PIII 700, 10GB, 64MB, 24x CD, Modem, Ethernet LAN, LiIon, Windows 2000 $1899 1171-9LU 13.3" TFT, PIII 700, 20GB, 64MB, 24x CD, Modem, Ethernet LAN, LiIon, Windows 2000
Integrated Modem Models (ThinkPad i Series 1200) $1149 1161-42U 12.1" TFT, Cel 600, 10GB, 64MB, 24x CD, Modem, LiIon, Windows Me $1549 1161-62U 12.1" TFT, PIII 700, 10GB, 64MB, 8x DVD, Modem, LiIon, Windows Me $1749 1161-92U 13.3" TFT, PIII 700, 20GB, 64MB, 8x DVD, Modem, NiMH, Windows Me
IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks and NetVista, RapidAccess and Ultrabay 2000 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and other countries. Lotus and SmartSuite are registered trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation, an IBM company. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
1. Pricing available from IBM directly; does not include taxes or
shipping and is subject to change without notice. Reseller
prices may vary. IBM reserves the right to alter product
offerings and specifications at any time without notice.
2. These model numbers achieved a ZD BatteryMark (TM) Version 3.0
or 4.0 Battery Rundown Time of times shown above. The test was
performed without independent verification by ZD; ZD makes no
representations or warranties as to these test results.
Battery Mark is a trademark of ZD Inc. in the US and other
countries. Battery life (and recharge times) will very based
on many factors, including screen brightness, applications,
features, power management, battery condition and other
customer preferences.
3. MHz and GHz only measures microprocessor internal clock speed;
many factors affect application performance.
4. Requires separate Internet access account.
5. CD-RW, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives list a variable read rate.
CD-RW write and re-write speeds vary and list only the maximum
possible. Actual CD-RW, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM speeds will vary
and are often less than the maximum possible. The read and
write results of the CD-RW drive depend on the quality and
characteristics of the CD-R and CD-RW media used. Poor results
may be obtained with some media suppliers.
6. SuccessLease is offered and administered in the U.S., Canada
and other countries by third-party providers of business
financing approved by IBM Global Financing. SuccessLease terms
and conditions provided by the third party.
7. Response times may vary. May exclude some holidays.
8. Maximum memory varies depending on model, and may require
replacement of standard memory with optional memory module.
9. GB equals 1 billion bytes and MB equals 1 million bytes when
referring to storage capacity; accessible capacity may be
less.
10. These 56K modems are designed to be capable of receiving data
at up to 56Kbps with compatible phone line and server
equipment, and transmitting data at up to 31.2Kbps. Public
networks currently limit maximum download speeds to about
53Kbps. Actual speeds depend on many factors and are often
less than the maximum possible.
11. Some software may differ from its retail version (if
available), and may not include user manuals or all program
functionality. For non-IBM software, applicable third party
software licenses may apply. Warranty, service and support for
non-IBM product, if any, are provided by third parties, not
IBM. IBM makes no representations or warrantees regarding
non-IBM products.
12. Weight includes battery and travel cover; weight may vary due
to vendor components, manufacturing process and options
CONTACT: IBM
Rick Bause, 914/766-3990
rbause@us.ibm.com
Bob Page, 914/486-0930
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