Li-Ion Batteries extend ThinkPad notebook operating time.

Press Release Summary:



ThinkPad® X60 Series 4 Cell Slim Line Battery, 4 Cell Enhanced Capacity Battery, 8 Cell High Capacity Battery, and Extended Life Battery are rechargeable system batteries that can replace original system batteries or be swapped in as spares. These 14.4 V, 1.95-5.2 Ah rated batteries utilize Lithium-Ion technology and feature over-discharge protection. Depending on battery, average life is rated from 3.0-8.0 hr.



Original Press Release:



ThinkPad X60 Series Li-Ion Battery Options can Extend Your Notebook's Operating Time



All of the ThinkPad X60 Series Li-Ion Battery options feature:

Lithium-Ion technology
Standard system battery specifications
Over-discharge protection
Battery life (and recharge times) will vary based on many factors including screen brightness, applications, features, power management, battery conditioning, and other customer preferences.

For technical support:

Call the Support Center at 800-426-7378
or
Request technical information via the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support

Overview

The ThinkPad® X60 Series 4 Cell Slim Line Battery, 4 Cell Enhanced Capacity Battery, 8 Cell High Capacity Battery, and Extended Life Battery are rechargeable system batteries that can replace your original system batteries or be swapped in as spares.

The ThinkPad X60 Series 8 Cell High Capacity Battery delivers the greatest amount of run time for X60 Series notebooks. However, to achieve all-day computing, use the ThinkPad X60 Series 8 Cell Li-Ion Battery and the ThinkPad X60 Series Extended Life Battery, at the same time.

The ThinkPad X60 Series Li-Ion Battery options feature:

ThinkPad X60 Series 4 Cell Slim Line Battery

Four-cell, rechargeable system battery, 14.4 V, 2.0Ah
3.0-hour average battery life
ThinkPad X60 Series 4 Cell Enhanced Capacity Battery

Four-cell, rechargeable system battery, 14.4 V, 2.6Ah
4.0-hour average battery life
ThinkPad X60 Series 8 Cell High Capacity Battery

Eight-cell, rechargeable system battery, 14.4 V, 5.2Ah
8.0-hour average battery life
ThinkPad X60 Series Extended Life Battery

Four-cell, rechargeable system battery, 14.4 V, 1.95Ah
3.0-hour average battery life

The ThinkPad X60 Series Extended Life Battery connects to the docking connector on the bottom of ThinkPad X60 Series notebooks. Together with a system battery, it can extend user mobility and unplugged computing time.

Planned availability date
February 14, 2006
ThinkPad X60 Series 4 Cell Slim Line Battery (40Y6999)
ThinkPad X60 Series 4 Cell Enhanced Capacity Battery (40Y7001)
ThinkPad X60 Series 8 Cell High Capacity Battery (40Y7003)
February 2006
ThinkPad X60 Series Extended Life Battery (40Y7005)

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