Desktop Computers feature small form factor chassis.
Press Release Summary:
ThinkCentre(TM) A50 Systems utilize Intel® Celeron® processor and Intel 865G core chipset. Steel chassis supports optional large screen TFT flat panel and CRT displays. Systems include support for up to 2 GB of 333 MHz DDR memory and integrated Intel Extreme 2 video graphics. Models include Ultra ATA-100 HDD, 3.5 in. diskette drive, high-speed USB 2.0 ports, and Intel 10/100 Ethernet integrated with Wake on LAN® support. They are preinstalled with Microsoft(TM) Windows® XP.
Original Press Release:
New IBM ThinkCentre A50 Entry Systems Offer Great Technology at Affordable Prices
At a glance
The ThinkCentre A50 entry systems provide:
o Exceptional performance and room for growth:
o Fast Intel Celeron processors
o Outstanding 2D/3D graphics performance for demanding graphics applications
o ThinkVantage technology which can:
o Help lower your total cost
o Help increase PC availability and control
o Innovative tool-less mechanical designs allow for easy upgradeability and service support
Overview
The new ThinkCentre(TM) A50 systems offer a space-saving small form factor chassis, a highly serviceable design, and Intel Extreme Graphics 2 performance.
Leadership design
o Smallest ThinkCentre desktop chassis design with industry-standard technology
o Durable steel chassis design provides support for optional large screen TFT flat panel and CRT displays
o Common software preload image with the ThinkCentre M50 systems
o Choice of technologies to meet user's requirements
o Intel® 865G core chipset
o Intel Celeron® processor
o Support for up to 2 GB of 333 MHz DDR memory
o Integrated Intel Extreme 2 video graphics support
o All models with Ultra ATA-100 HDD
o Easy to use and manage
o Optional image management and data migration solutions are available from IBM
o IBM offers a suite of industry-standard downloadable manageability tools to help reduce IT costs throughout the client life cycle
o Rapid Restore(TM) Ultra software provides a hassle-free one-button recovery solution that lets you restore your previously saved system image including data, applications, and operating system
o Access IBM software provides easy access to key ThinkVantage® technologies and IBM service and support
o Easier-to-service chassis designs help increase uptime, make upgrades easier, and make repairs faster with tool-less cover removal, tool-less slots, and internal bays that flip up and allow components to slide on rails
o Easy-to-access high-speed USB 2.0 ports
o Optimized for connectivity
o Intel 10/100 Ethernet integrated with Wake on LAN® support
o IBM service and support
o Service and support available globally
o Full range of optional services available for all customer sizes
For models without a separate video card, memory supports both system and video. Accessible system memory may be up to 64 MB less than the amount stated, depending on video mode.
Planned availability
September 2003
