Portable Docking Station expands notebook functionality.
Press Release Summary:
ThinkPad X6 UltraBase accepts ThinkPad® X60 Series notebooks, providing expansion capabilities for Ultrabay(TM) Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo and Multi-Burner drives as well as second ThinkPad HDD. Product also features integrated stereo speakers, microphone in, headphone out, and VGA monitor. In addition to Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) and modem (RJ-11) communication ports, unit provides 4 USB 2.0, serial, and parallel ports. Power passthrough capability powers system and recharges battery.
Original Press Release:
ThinkPad X6 UltraBase Offers Portable Expansion for your X60 Series System
At a glance
The ThinkPad X6 UltraBase snaps easily onto your ThinkPad X60 Series system for portable expansion. It offers:
An Ultrabay Slim for device expansion
Supports Ultrabay Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo and Multi-Burner drives
Provides storage capacity for a second hard drive or a bay battery for all-day computing
Standard communication and device ports, including Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), modem (RJ-11), four USB 2.0, serial and parallel
Audio/video capabilities including VGA for external monitor, microphone in, headphone out, and integrated stereo speakers
Integrated key lock and optional cable lock slot for security
For technical support:
Call the Support Center at 800-426-7378
or
Request technical information via the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support
Overview
Expand the function of your ThinkPad® X60 Series notebook by snapping it into the ThinkPad X6 UltraBase. This simple, quick-attach solution adds a wide array of expansion capabilities but is small enough to carry anywhere.
Features and benefits:
Streamlined design for easy portability - Ideal for use in the office, at home, or on the road
Ultrabay(TM) Slim for device expansion - Supports Ultrabay Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo and Multi-Burner drives; can also house a second ThinkPad hard drive (requires HDD installation kit)
Audio/video capability - Integrated stereo speakers, microphone in, headphone out, VGA monitor
Communication ports - Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) and modem (RJ-11)
Standard device ports - Four USB 2.0, serial and parallel
System power-on button and easy ejection lever
Integrated key lock and optional cable lock slot to secure your ThinkPad notebook and your ThinkPad X6 UltraBase
Power passthrough to fuel your system and recharge the battery - Uses the ThinkPad 65W AC Adapter, which ships with X60 Series systems and is available separately as an option
Warranty by Lenovo(TM) with renowned Service and Support available from IBM
The ThinkPad X6 UltraBase also supports the ThinkPad Advanced Ultrabay Battery for up to 11 hours of mobile computing (when used in combination with the high-capacity system battery on select models).
Key prerequisites
The ThinkPad X6 UltraBase can be used only with ThinkPad X60 Series systems.
Planned availability date
February 14, 2006
