Notebook Computer features 15.4 in. widescreen display.

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Offered with either Pentium M processor 740, 450, or 760, or Celeron M processor 360, ThinkPad Z60m features PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM 533 MHz SO DIMM memory; 40-80 GB HDD; and 256 or 512 MB of memory expandable to 2 GB. Communications options include
56K6 V.907 modem, IEEE 1394 and 1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN connection, integrated Bluetooth wireless technology, and Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG or 2519ABG network connections. Standard battery provides 4 hr operation, with upgrades available.




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New Thinkpad Z60m Notebooks Offer Perfect Balance of Widescreen Display and Portability



At a glance

The new ThinkPad Z60m notebook features:

Intel Pentium M processor 740 (1.7 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB)), or Intel Pentium M processor 750 (1.8 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB), or Intel Pentium M processor 760 (2.0 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB), or Intel Celeron M processor 360 (1.4 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB)

PC2-4200 double data rate (DDR2) SDRAM 533 MHz SO DIMM memory

256 or 512 MB of memory standard expandable to 2 GB

40, 60, or 80 GB HDD

24x-24x-24x-8x maximum CD-RW/DVD, or Multi-Burner DVD Recordable 4x max,

Ultrabay Slim drive in selected systems

Choice of communications:
- 56K6 V.907 modem (V.92-designed) IEEE 1394 and 1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN connection
- Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology on selected models
- Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection or Intel PRO/Wireless 2519ABG -network connection on selected models

UltraNav dual-pointing system featuring TrackPoint® and customized touch pad, and Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Trusted Computing Group (TCG)-compliant

Overview

The new ThinkPad® Z60m notebook is versatile to meet the most demanding work and home tasks. It combines the convenience and mobility of a notebook with the performance and functionality of a desktop.

This powerful system offers a bright 15.4-inch widescreen with the option of titanium or black models. The 15.4-inch widescreen offers more viewing area than standard TFT screens, allowing additional space for increased productivity for spreadsheet and multimedia applications. In addition, the Z60m offers an array of multimedia ports and graphic choices including 3USB, 1394, 3-1 digital media reader, and up to 128 MB discrete graphics.

Educational features: VitalSource Key and the Personal Portable Library

Education model 2531-1PU is available only to public or private K-12, or higher, accredited schools organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes for use by qualified students and teachers.

The ThinkPad Z60m notebook model for education is available direct from Lenovo(TM) or through an Authorized Education Reseller. It is not available for resale to any other organization or individual.

Intel(TM) technology

Intel Centrino mobile technology on selected models:
Intel Pentium(TM) M processor family or Intel Celeron® M processor family on select models

Intel 915GM chipset with Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 or Intel 915PM chipset with ATI Mobility Radeon X300 (64 MB) or Intel 915PM chipset with ATI Mobility Radeon X600 (128 MB) graphics depending on model

Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG or 2519ABG network connection on selected models

Long battery operation: Up to 4.0 hours on the six-cell system battery; up to 6.0 hours with the nine-cell system battery; and up to 7.8 hours with the nine-cell system battery and Ultrabay(TM) Slim Li-Polymer battery option

UltraConnect antenna to help optimize frequency coverage and performance for improved wireless LAN connectivity around the world when used with compatible options

ThinkVantage(TM) Access Connections utility to help manage wired and wireless communications (if applicable)

ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery(TM) 3.0

391-mm (15.4-in) widescreen TFT display with 1280 x 800 resolution; this TFT display is available with standard 200-nit panel

391-mm (15.4-in) widescreen TFT display with 1680 x 1050 resolution (depending on model)

Microsoft(TM) Windows XP Professional with selected applications

Ultrabay Slim for fast and easy hot- and warm-swapping of selected options

Light and portable: The ThinkPad Z60m notebook is approximately 37.3-mm to 40.2 mm (1.5 to 1.6 in) thin with optimal travel weight starting at 2.7 kg (5.94 lb).

Robust system manageability: The ThinkPad Z60m notebook features support for IBM Director Agent and is designed to the PXE 2.1 manageability requirements for mobile systems.

Planned availability date

October 11, 2005

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