Notebook Computer is for educational environments only.

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ThinkPad® G40 features Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.4 GHz and 512 KB of on-board L2 cache, or Intel Celeron® processor at 2.0 GHz with 128 KB of on-board cache. It includes 128 or 256 MB of 64-bit double data rate memory for high-speed multitasking, expandable up to 1 GB. EasyPivot base provides comfortable viewing angle. TrackPoint® pointing device with Internet scroll bar, Press-to-Select, and magnifying functions help user through Web pages and spreadsheets.



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New IBM ThinkPad G40 Notebook for Education Delivers Power and Flexibility



Overview
The ThinkPad® G40 notebook for education offers a powerful desktop computer alternative with the personality of a ThinkPad notebook. Starting at a weight of 3.5 kg (7.6 lb) for models with a 358.1-mm (14.1-in) display up to 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) for models with a 381.0-mm (15.0-in) display including battery, these easy-to-use notebooks are ideal for processor-intensive applications with the mobility to allow productivity on the go.

These models are 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 G40 notebook models for education are for sale direct from IBM or through an Authorized Education Reseller. They are not available for resale to any other organization or individual.

Feel the Power
o Powerful Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.4 GHz and 512 KB of on-board L2 cache or fast Intel Celeron® processor at 2.0 GHz with 128 KB of on-board cache
o Windows® XP Professional and selected applications installed

Count the Benefits
o Sleek design; approximately 32.9 x 28.2 x 3.7 to 5.1 cm (12.9 x 11.1 x 1.5 to 2.0 in) slim
o 128 or 256 MB of 64-bit double data rate (DDR) memory for high-speed multitasking, expandable up to 1 GB
o ThinkPad EasyPivot base for a comfortable viewing angle
o Individual volume up, down, and mute buttons
o TrackPoint® pointing device with Internet scroll bar (requires Internet access, not included), Press-to-Select, and magnifying functions to help you breeze through Web pages and spreadsheets
o ThinkPad ComfortSlant keyboard design for maximum comfort with extended typing
o Quick and easy keyboard shortcuts, including:
- Wireless connection management
- Easy ejection of attached options
- Full-screen magnification
- Enhanced power management with standby and hibernation
o PC card slot

ImageUltra Services
Selected ThinkPad models are enabled for ImageUltra. For more information, visit: http://ibm.com/pc/us/pc/um/migration

Availability Date
April 22, 2003

At a Glance
ThinkPad G40 models for education are a powerful desktop computer alternative in a notebook size.
Features include:
o Powerful Intel Pentium 4 processor at 2.4 GHz and 512 KB of on-board L2 cache or fast Intel Celeron processor at 2.0 GHz with 128 KB of on-board cache
o 20 or 40 GB HDD
o Access IBM button for easy access to IBM Thin Vantage technologies and IBM service and support
o Integrated communications:
- Wi-Fi wireless solution via integrated wireless and IBM UltraConnect antenna on selected models
- Integrated 10/100 Ethernet and 56 K V.90 modem V.92-designed
o 358.1-mm (14.1-in) or 381.0-mm (15.0-in) TFT display with 1024 x 768 resolution
o Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics with dynamnic video memory technology
o Integrated diskette drive
o 24x-10x CD-ROM or 24x-10x-24x-8x max CD-RW/DVD
o Four USB 2.0, PS/2®, parallel, headphone, and microphone ports, and RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors
o Three-year limited warranty on system and one-year limited warranty on battery
o Windows XP Professional and selected applications installed

For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http.//www.ibm.com.

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