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IBM ThinkPad T30 series: A real class act

By Dan Littman

and light notebooks for IBM The ThinkPad T series versatile, share a strong, well-designed case and come in configurations as you can find one that suits all purposes. They also Prices range from $ 2,199 to $ 3,499 a heavy. But excellent performance, a long list of standard and optional features, and some nice touches, all in a package that fits easily into a briefcase, making the ThinkPad T series a business success story. configure and price of a laptop computer series T for yourself.

By comparing the T23 and T30
The ThinkPad T30 and T23 appear almost identical. They share the classic, matte black, titanium and plastic composite case measuring 12 inches wide by 9.8 cm deep. The T30 is 1.6 inches thick and weighs 5.7 pounds with a combo CD-RW/DVD drive in addition to another 0.8 pounds for an AC power supply. The T23 is slightly thinner and weighs a little less. Both have distinctive, beveled front edge that snuggles into an optional docking station IBM, and a lip around the lid that seals the system tight when closed. Models T30 (figure A) are characterized by thick, exposed metal hinges that give the system a little design style.

IBM offers only mobile Pentium Series T. The T23 uses older Pentium III-M processors ranging from the speed of 1 GHz to 1.2 GHz, while the T30s use P4-M processor rated at 1.6 GHz to 1.8 GHz. The T30 comes with 256 MB of DDR SDRAM on a 266 MHz bus, which you can increase to 512 MB by completing an empty slot with a $ 146 module, the notebook can take up to 1 GB The T23 comes with 256 MB SDRAM at 133 MHz, which can be increased up to 512 MB an additional $ 49. Drive sizes range from 20 GB to 60 GB, while all models feature a 14.1-inch display coupled with a two graphics controllers: ATI's Mobility Radeon 7500 with 16MB of memory on the T30 and S3 Graphics SuperSavage / IXC with 16MB of memory on the T23.

CNET has tested two configurations of the many T: $ 3,499 fully loaded T30 with a 1.8 GHz P4-M $ 3,149 and a T23 with a 1.2 GHz processor PIII-M. Series ThinkPad T competes with other companies focused on thin and light, like the Compaq Evo N600C, Dell Latitude C610, Gateway 450, and Toshiba Tecra 9100 / toshiba computer battery Cell.

Although the screens are all the same size, configuration determines how you see your screen. Most models operate with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, but several T23s T30s and two upscale offer a native 1,400 x 1,050. In our view, the text considered too world on a screen of 14.1 inches at this higher reading if you can still dial up to 1024 x 768. Nevertheless, the high-end T30 with its Radeon graphics controller displayed stunning colors and photos, while DVD movies looked crisp and smooth. The T23 is S3 controller does not match the intensity the T30 and the color saturation, but it provides sharp text and easy to read.

Like nearly all thin and lights, the T series offers a single drive bay. But this Ultrabay accepts a wide range of options, such as removable storage drives (floppy, DVD, CD-RW combo DVD / CD-RW, Iomega Zip and LS-240), a second hard drive or a second battery. You can also connect an optional numeric keypad or a cradle for the Palm handhelds m500-series in the same niche. IBM expands on these options with a separate UltraPort that can accommodate a camera, a microphone or a Bluetooth receiver is already built- on some models or infrared. In addition to Bluetooth, some models T30 and T23 have a Wi-Fi receiver with dual antennas for better reception, and a utility Access Connections, which stores the settings for multiple wired and wireless networks so you can easily switch between them.

In contact with business users
For loyal ThinkPad / IBM Series ThinkPad users of battery, one of the biggest changes in the T30 is the addition of a touchpad, which now joins signature ThinkPad Pointing Stick the. This feature is part of companies competing books people like Dell and HP for some time, but the version of IBM was worth the wait. The pad, called UltraNav (are you beginning to sense a pattern?) Can also be used to scroll, zoom, launch applications, and even run macros. A few T30s and T23s come without all the touchpad as well. We also really like the keyboard, which has large keys, sensitive, and quiet, only the spacebar is a bit loose and noisy.

T-Series offers unique security features. An embedded security chip in the T30 that CNET tested manages passwords and data encryption. You can also equip your system with a device that stores biometric data. Because the security chip is isolated from the main system memory, it is less vulnerable to attacks, according IBM, but it does not come with all models T23 and T30. For another type of protection, a rubber, an air shock-bubble is located directly below the hard drive protect it during rough landings and prevent possible data loss.

The hare and the tortoise
We passed the T30 and T23 cons thin and light as the Gateway 450X and the Tecra 9100, both coming with comparable specifications. In overall performance, the T30 has beaten the same configuration Gateway 450X (1.6GHz P4-M and Windows XP Home) 21 per cent and the Toshiba Tecra 9100 (1.7 GHz P4-M and Windows XP Professional) 6 per cent. Both were running ThinkPads Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 is available for the same price. To give you an idea of the performance range of the T series, the T30 was approximately 27 percent faster than the T23.

Laptop Batteries life tells a different story. The ThinkPad T23 lasted 2 hours, 50 minutes. But the T30 of 4400 mAh running out of steam just 6 minutes after the 2:00 mark, you will probably need an extra battery if you choose the T30.

One thumb up, one down
IBM supports all the T30s and T23s with warranty of three years of commendable that includes 24 / 7 toll free technical support and free pickup and return for repairs. A manual screen, called Access ThinkPad, provides information for beginners and veterans. In software, T23s come with PC Doctor, Veritas RecordNow (on models with the CD-RW), DVD MediaMatics (for units with DVD), and a license for Lotus SmartSuite Millennium, if the suite is not installed or provided on the support. With the T30s, you find instead of the InterVideo WinDVD DVD player models. All laptops in the line have hidden Restore partition.

Both the T23 and T30 are competing in the higher category thin and light, but once you add Wi-Fi to the T23, it costs 3149 $ Or just $ 350 less than the top-the-line T30. A well-equipped ThinkPad T30 costs a pretty penny, but you really for your money. If you travel a lot and shall weigh heavily on your laptop, the ThinkPad T30 is a great investment.

Performance chart
The 1.8 GHz P4-M based ThinkPad T30 better than comparable systems. Its faster hard drive smart and fast it took to drive forward on all benchmarks CNET Labs. The slowdown in the T23 did not do as well, even if it is redeemed in the event of the battery.

Complete specs
To configure a Laptop prices and T-series for yourself. Table C lists the complete specifications of the product.
Table C

Product specifications CPU CPU Type Intel Pentium III-M manufacturer, Pentium 4-M Clock speed from 1.2 GHz to 1.80 GHz Data Bus Speed /
Chipset: 133 MHz, 400 MHz RAM installed: 256 MB RAM Technology DDR SDRAM Max Supported RAM 1 GB cache size of 512 KB of storage disks Hard Drive Size 20 GB, 30 GB, 40 GB, 60 GB Controller Type IDE / EIDE CD / DVD CD-ROM, DVD-ROM CD-RW / DVD-ROM physical weight 5.25 pounds and features up to 9.8 cm Width Depth 8.9 cm Height 1.4 in the input device (s) included keyboard, pointing stick the size of screen diagonal 14.1 in display technology XGA TFT Active Display Resolution 1024 x 768 max matrix / Video Audio Video RAM installed 16 MB Video ATI Mobility Radeon 7500, S3graphics SuperSavage / IXc Max video resolution Output 2048 x 1536 Audio Sound Blaster Pro 16 compatible Modem / Network Fax Modem type / Max transfer rate 56 Kbps modem analog modulation Kbps/14.4 Protocol ITU V.90 Networking 10/100 Ethernet, Wi-Fi Wireless LAN, Bluetooth Expansion / Connectivity Port (s) total (free) / Connector Type 2 x USB, 1 x modem, 1 x Parallel, 1 x monitor 1 x Serial, 1 x S-Video, 1 x Ethernet, 1 Headphone, 1 x IrDA Battery installed (max) 1 (2) Lithium Ion Battery 2.5 hours recharge time manufacturer estimates battery life 3 hours Software OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home, Microsoft Windows XP Pro, Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro Software included Adobe Acrobat Reader, InterVideo WinDVD Guarantee Service / Support Three Year Warranty Disclaimers Processor Speed:
The unit "MHz" measures microprocessor internal clock speed, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance.

HDD:
The unit "GB" represents 1,000 million bytes of hard drive capacity.

Modem Max. Data Rate:
56k modems are capable of receiving data at speeds up to 56 kbps. However, because of FCC rules limit the power, speed Maximum download is limited to about 53 kbps. speeds of data transmission is limited to 33.6 kbps. Actual speeds depend numerous factors and are often less than the maximum possible.

Speed CD-ROM:
transfer rates and data transfer speeds vary depending on a variety of factors

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