Notebook Computers target education applications.
Press Release Summary:
ThinkPad T43 is available with 1.8 or 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium M processor, while ThinkPad T43p comes with 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium M processor. Offered with 14.1 or 15 in. TFT display, T43 units include 512 Mb PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM 533 MHz SO DIMM memory, while T43p models come with 1 Gb PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM 533 MHz SO DIMM memory. Additional features include ThinkPad 11a/b/g wireless connection, Rescue and Recovery(TM), UltraNav dual pointing system, and ThinkPad HDD Shock Absorber(TM).
Original Press Release:
ThinkPad T43 and T43p Notebook Computers for Education Feature ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless Connection
At a glance
The new ThinkPad T43 and T43p notebooks for education feature:
Intel Pentium M processor 750 (1.8 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB)) or Intel Pentium M processor 760 (2.0 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB) in ThinkPad T43 models and Intel Pentium M processor 770 (2.1 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB) in the ThinkPad T43p model
Sleek profile and light weight
512 MB PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM 533 MHz SO DIMM memory in the ThinkPad T43 models, or 1 GB PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM 533 MHz SO DIMM in the ThinkPad T43p model, expandable to 2 GB2
Rescue and Recovery(TM)
UltraNav dual-pointing system, featuring TrackPoint and customized touch pad
ThinkPad HDD Shock Absorber(TM)
40, 60, or 80 GB (5400 rpm) HDD
24x-24x-24x-8x maximum CD-RW/DVD drive, or Multi-Burner DVD Recordable, 4x max drive
Standard integrated communications of V.90 modem (V.927-designed) and 1 Gigabit Ethernet in selected models
Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 and Trusted Computing Group (TCG)-compliant
Three-year limited warranty; one-year limited warranty on battery
IBM Support Center: 800-426-7378
Overview
The ThinkPad® T43 and T43p notebooks for education now include a ThinkPad 11a/b/g wireless connection. These notebooks are the ideal computers for students and educators who need high performance in a lightweight package.
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 T43 and T43p notebook models for education are for sale directly from IBM or through an Authorized Education Reseller. They are not available for resale to any other organization or individual.
Exciting technology
Intel(TM) Centrino mobile technology has:
Intel Pentium(TM) M processor family
Intel 915GM or 915PM chipset family
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 chipset or ATI Mobility Radeon X300 graphics chipset (64 MB) in selected ThinkPad T43 models; ATI Mobility FireGL V3200 (128 MB) in ThinkPad T43p models
ThinkPad 11a/b/g wireless network connection
UltraNav dual-pointing system, featuring TrackPoint® and customized touch pad for pointing flexibility
Long battery operation: Up to 3.8 hours on the six-cell system battery and up to 7.4 hours with optional batteries
UltraConnect antenna for optimal frequency coverage and performance for improved wireless LAN connectivity around the world; support for 2.4 GHz frequency band for 802.11b networks and for four sub-bands in 5 GHz frequency band to meet unique country spectrum requirements
Features and options
Integrated communications: Modem and 1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN connection standard
Wireless LAN LED indicator
Access Connections utility to help manage wired and wireless communications
Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) XP Professional with selected applications
Ultrabay(TM) Slim for fast and easy hot- and warm-swapping of selected options
358.1-mm (14.1-in) or 381-mm (15-in) TFT display with various resolutions
Planned availability
August 2005
