IBM released the Lenovo ThinkPad T40 laptop in 2003. An inch thick, less than six pounds and with a 14-inch screen, the T40 offered enhanced functionality over its predecessors, as well as easier portability. The laptop ran on the Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 operating systems and provided several means of connection to the Internet.
Features
The ThinkPad T40 laptop features stereo speakers, an audio jack for external speakers or headphones, and a second audio jack for an external microphone. The mouse, embedded near the keyboard, offered the UltraNav dual-pointing system and a touch pad so users can easily navigate and select content on-screen.
Size, Memory and Speed
The ThinkPad T40 came with 30, 40 and 80 gigabyte-sized hard drives and 256 or 512 megabytes of memory. With the 80 GB hard drive, users can add memory up to 2 GB. The T40 was originally equipped with Intel Mobile Pentium M processors that ran at 1.3, 1.5 or 1.6 gigahertz. According to a review by Carla Thornton in PCWorld magazine, the optimized ThinkPad T40 operated about 25 percent faster than average full-size laptops.
Options
The T40 featured a modular bay, where users could hook up a DVD or CD-RW/DVD drive, another hard drive, an additional battery or a floppy drive. Users also had the option of purchasing lithium ion 4-cell, 6-cell or 9-cell batteries. Depending on the model, users could access the Internet via modem, Ethernet or wireless connection.
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