Notebook Computer has Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for portability, ThinkPad® T43 is powered by 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium M processor 750, measures 1.0-1.2 in. thick, and weighs 4.5-5.3 lb. Unit incorporates 2 MB L2 cache; 533 MHz FSB; and 512 MB of memory, expandable to 2 GB. Features include ThinkVantage(TM) Active Protection system and ThinkPad HDD shock absorber, 40 GB HDD, 24x-8x DVD drive, and 14.1 in. TFT display. Unit offers integrated communications with V.90 modem and 1 Gigabit Ethernet.
Original Press Release:
New IBM ThinkPad T43 Notebook Computer Includes New Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
At a glance
The new ThinkPad T43 notebook features:
Intel Pentium M processor 750 (1.8 GHz1, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB))
Sleek profile and light weight
PC2-4200 double data rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM 533 MHz SO DIMM memory
512 MB of memory standard expandable to 2 GB2
Rescue and Recovery
ThinkPad HDD shock absorber
40 GB3 HDD
24x-8x DVD drive4
Integrated communications: V.905 modem (V.926-designed), 1 Gigabit Ethernet, UltraNav(TM) dual-pointing system featuring TrackPoint® and customized touch pad, and Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Trusted Computing Group (TCG)-compliant7
Three-year limited warranty; one-year limited warranty on battery
IBM Support Center 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
Overview
The new ThinkPad® T43 notebook computer is the ideal solution for frequent travelers who need high performance in a lightweight package.
The IBM Active Protection system, a ThinkVantage(TM) technology, helps protect your HDD from some damage that could be caused by shock. A system board-mounted sensor continuously monitors your ThinkPad notebook for sudden movement, and temporarily parks the HDD read/write head when a fall or similar event is predicted.
Intel(TM) technology
Intel Pentium(TM) M processor family
Intel 915GM chipset family
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 graphics chipset
Great benefits
Wireless upgradable8
Long battery operation: Up to 4.0 hours9 on the six-cell system battery; up to 6.0 hours with the optional 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(TM) antenna to help optimize frequency coverage and performance for improved wireless LAN connectivity around the world when used with compatible options
Access Connections utility to help manage wired and wireless communications (if applicable)
Rescue and Recovery(TM)
358.1 (14.1-in) TFT display with resolution of 1024 x 768
Windows(TM) XP Professional with selected applications
Ultrabay Slim for fast and easy hot- and warm-swapping of selected options
Light and portable: The ThinkPad T43 notebook is approximately 26.6 mm to 31 mm (1.0 to 1.2 in) thin10 with optimal travel weight starting at 2.05 to 2.4 kg (4.5 to 5.3 lb)11 with travel bezel. The titanium and magnesium composite covers give added strength.
Robust system manageability: The ThinkPad T43 notebook features support for IBM Director Agent and is designed to the PXE 2.1 manageability requirements for mobile systems.
ENERGY STAR: All ThinkPad notebook models are designed to meet the EPA ENERGY STAR12 requirements for using less than 15 watts of power in sleep mode when enabled by the power management software provided with the systems.
Availability date
March 15, 2005
Reference information
1 Power management reduces processor speed when in battery mode.
2 Maximum capacity; may require the replacement of standard component with largest supported component available.
3 GB equals one billion bytes when referring to HDD. Accessible capacity is less. Up to 4 GB is used in the service partition.
4 Maximum CD and DVD rates; rates are variable and are often less than the maximum.
5 The V.90 modem can receive data at up to 56 Kbps from a compatible service provider and transmit data at up to 31.2 Kbps. Public networks currently limit maximum download speeds to about 53 Kbps. Actual speeds depend on many factors and are often less than the maximum possible.
6 Public network download speeds are limited to 53 Kbps. Upload speeds are limited to 48 Kbps for V.92 modems. Actual speeds depend on many factors and are often less than the maximum possible. V.92 functions and speeds require a compatible phone line and server equipment, and download of the V.92 support device driver when available. Check with your telephone and Internet service providers for availability.
7 Requires download of Client Security software from the Web.
8 Selected ThinkPad models are designated as wireless upgradable. This means that the system can be wireless enabled with the addition of an optional wireless LAN mini-PCI card. These systems are designed to operate only with wireless LAN mini-PCI options sold by IBM. This feature is not available in all countries.
9 These model numbers achieved the Ziff Davis Media Inc.'s Business Winstone 2002 BatteryMark V1.0 battery rundown time of at least the time shown. This test was performed without independent verification by the VeriTest testing division of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. ("VeriTest") nor Ziff Davis Media Inc.; neither Ziff Davis Media Inc. nor VeriTest makes any representations or warranties as to these test results. For a description of the environment under which the test was performed, visit
http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/thinkpad/batterylife
Battery life (and recharge times) varies based on many factors including screen brightness, applications, features, power management, battery conditioning, and other customer preferences.
10 Thickness may vary at certain points on the system.
11 Actual weight may vary depending on vendor components, manufacturing process, or options. Weight includes battery and optional travel bezel instead of the standard optical drive in the Ultrabay Plus.
12 As an ENERGY STAR partner, IBM has determined that all models of this product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
13 Supported in panning mode.
14 Recharge time will also vary.
15 Models with IBM Embedded Security Subsystem only.
