All-in-one desktop alternatives
IBM ThinkPad A Series Notebooks
Highlights
A wide range of sleek, powerful
models
The new ThinkPad
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A Series is the thin,
powerful, all-in-one desktop alternative.
From affordable entry notebooks to
performance notebooks, the ThinkPad
A Series models can enhance and simplify
your mobile computing e-xperience in
your business and personal life.
ThinkPad A20m: affordable entry
model, easy-to-use features
The ThinkPad A20m entry models offer
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Inte l
processors at up to 700MHz1,
displays up to 15" and travel weights
starting at about 2.7kg
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. Plus, the new
ThinkPad Button with Access ThinkPad
and ThinkPad Assistant
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give you onebutton access to a universe of online
system information, services and
solutions.
ThinkPad A20p: high performance
model, rich multimedia
The 38.1mm
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thin ThinkPad A20p
performance models have a Titanium
Composite in the cover for enhanced
strength
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and light weight design. With a
travel weight of about 3.2kg, the ThinkPad
A20p features a 15" SXGA Plus TFT
display, video-in and video-out ports, MGI
VideoWave III video editing software and
full MPEG-2 support.
With the ThinkPad A20p, you can have
superb graphics by connecting an
optional external digital monitor
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via the
Digital Video Interface (DVI) port on either
of the optional docking solutions. The
ThinkPad A20p also offers the new
UltraPort connector with an optional
digital UltraPort
Mobile Pentium
with Intel SpeedStep
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Camera – plus an Intel
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III processor at 700MHz
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technology.
Interchangeable devices
You can swap standard and optional
devices such as CD-Read/Write,
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, SuperDisk (LS-120),
second hard disk drive or second battery
using the new integrated, easy-loading
modular Ultrabay
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2000. The Ultrabay
2000 devices, the new optional ThinkPad
Port Replicator and the ThinkPad Dock
can also be used with the new ThinkPad
T Series models.
Versatile connectivity
You’ll be ready to connect with the
standard RJ-45 and RJ-11 ports and the
versatile user-accessible Communications
Bay, which makes it easier to service and
ready for industry-standard Mini PCI
cards, including the 56K V.90 modem
combined 56K V.90/EtherJet
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solution. The
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or
ThinkPad A Series can also let you work
wireless with the optional 802.11b wireless
LAN solution
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. To simplify device
connectivity and remove the need for
cables, IBM is planning to announce
Bluetooth wireless technology
communications devices including a
Bluetooth PC Card option and Bluetooth
option for the ThinkPad UltraPort connector
in the second half of 2000.
ThinkPad UltraPort connector
The ThinkPad UltraPor t connector is a
port conveniently positioned on top of the
display edge that's designed to attach
the optional UltraPort Camera. Future
UltraPort options are planned for the
second half of 2000.
ThinkPad A Series technical specifications
A20p A20m A20m A20m A20m
Windows 98 machine type 2629-61G/6SG 2628-41G/4SG 2628-31G/3SG 2628-21G/2SG 2628-11G/1SG
Windows 2000 machine type 2629-62G/6TG 2628-42G/4TG 2628-32G/3TG 2628-22G/2TG 2628-12G/1TG
Windows 98 part number
Windows 2000 part number12A2062UK/6TUK A2042UK/4TUK A2032UK/3TUK A2022UK/2TUK A2012UK/1TUK
Intel Processor Mobile Pentium III Mobile Pentium II I Mobile Celeron
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A2061UK/6SUK A2041UK/4SUK A2031UK/3SUK A2021UK/2SUK A2011UK/1SUK
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at 700MHz
Intel SpeedStep Intel SpeedStep
technology technology
with at 700MHz with at 500MHz at 500MHz at 500MHz
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Mobile Pentium III Mobile Celeron
Level 2 cache 256KB 256KB 128KB 256KB 128KB
(at processor speed)
Display type 15" SXGA+ (1400x1050) 14.1" XGA (1024x768) 15" XGA (1024x768) 12.1" SVGA (800x600) 12.1" SVGA (800x600)
Memory (std/max)
Graphics memory (chip) 16MB VRAM 8MB VRAM 8MB VRAM 4MB VRAM 4MB VRAM
Hard disk drive 18 GB8 upgradeable 12GB upgradeable 12GB upgradeable 6GB upgradeable 6GB upgradeable
DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive96X-2X DVD-ROM 24X-10X CD-ROM 24X-10X CD-ROM 24X-10X CD-ROM 24X-10X CD-ROM
Communications Bay 56K
PC Card support 2 Type II, 1 Type I II 2 Type II, 1 Type II I 2 Type II, 1 Type III 2 Type II, 1 Type III 2 Type II, 1 Type III
Keyb oard Ergonomic keyboard with palm rest, TrackPoint pointing device with “Press-to-Select” and Internet Scroll Bar
Battery type/battery life
Ports RJ-45, RJ-11, S-video in/out (models 61G/62G/6SG/6TG only), serial, parallel, keyboard/mouse,external monitor, USB, infrared
ThinkLight Illuminates the keyboard to improve visibility in low-light conditions (available on all models)
UltraPort connector yesnononono
Titanium Composite cover yesnononono
Dimensions
Travel weight
with CD/DVD-ROM drive 3.4kg 3.0kg 3.1kg 2.9kg 2.9kg
Operating systems Microso ft
supported
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3
2
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128MB/512MB 64MB/512MB 64MB/512MB 64MB/512MB 64MB/512MB
(ATI Rage Mobility 128) (ATI Rage Mobility M1) (ATI Rage Mobility M1) (ATI Rage Mobility M) (ATI Rage Mobility M)
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V.90 Mini PCI card (models 11G/12G/21G/22G/31G/32G/41G/42G/61G/62G models only) or IBM 10/100 EtherJet Mini PCI Adapter
with 56K Modem# (models 1SG/1TG/2SG/2TG/3SG/3TG/4SG/4TG/6SG/6TG only)
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Li-lon 9-cell/4.5hr Li-lon 6-cell/4.0hr Li-lon 6-cell/3.5hr Li-lon 6-cell/3.5hr Li-lon 6-cell/3.5hr
329x267.5x38.1mm 317x267.5x36.7mm 317x267.5x36.7mm 317x267.5x36.7mm 317x267.5x36.7mm
3.2kg 2.8kg 2.9kg 2.7kg 2.7kg
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Windows** 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT** 4.0
Limited warranty 3 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Included software
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Ethernet technology based on an Intel chipset
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Software Selections CD, ConfigSafe ThinkPad Utilities, Easy Keys Utility, Access ThinkPad, ThinkPad Assistant, PC-Doctor,
Mediamatics DVD (DVD models only), Update Connector,
Services (Windows 98 models only)
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MGI VideoWare III (ThinkPad A20p models only), Universal Manageability
Additional ThinkPad notebook advantages
Flexible docking options
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ThinkPad Port Replicator – offers
convenient cable management including
the RJ-11 and RJ-45 pass-through
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ThinkPad Dock – provides cable
management and desktop expansion
including a second Ultrabay 2000, plus
another slot for a half-size PCI card.
Ease-of-use
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ThinkPad Button – gives you one-button
access to ThinkPad Assistant and Access
ThinkPad
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ThinkPad Assistant – offers a quick
search engine and online user’s guide,
plus animated demos of operating
procedures
ThinkPad A Series accessories and upgrades
Options by IBM
Options by IBM offers a wide range of
accessories and upgrades designed to
work with either the ThinkPad A Series or
T Series notebooks. For a complete list of
options, visit ibm.com/pc/uk/options.
• Desktop convenience and expansion
- ThinkPad Port Replicator 02K8667
- ThinkPad Dock 27L9054
- ThinkPad Monitor Stand 00N8222
-IBM ScrollPoint
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Pro Mouse 33L3247
- IBM Preferred Keyboard 28L3629
• Power when you need it
- ThinkPad A Series Battery 02K6640
- ThinkPad Battery Charger 02K6643
- ThinkPad 72W AC Adapter 02K6699
• Ultrabay 2000 interchangeable
accessories
- ThinkPad 6X-2X DVD
Ultrabay 2000 Drive 05K9232
- ThinkPad SuperDisk (LS-120)
Ultrabay 2000 Drive 05K9236
- ThinkPad 4X/4X/20X CD-Read/
Write Ultrabay 2000 Drive 00N8252
- ThinkPad Ultrabay 2000
Li-Ion Battery 02K6646
- Travel Bezel for Ultrabay 2000
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08K6070
•Memory upgrades
- 64MB SDRAM Memory 20L0254
- 128MB SDRAM Memory 20L0255
- 256MB SDRAM Memory 33L3069
• Interchangeable storage
- ThinkPad 6GB HDD 05K9237
- ThinkPad 12GB HDD 05K9238
- ThinkPad 18GB HDD 05K9239
- ThinkPad Second HDD
Adapter for Ultrabay 2000
- IBM Portable Drive Bay 2000
- IBM 340MB Microdrive 00N8073
• Digital Camera accessories
- IBM UltraPort Camera 08N1032
•Stay connected
- 10/100 EtherJet CardBus
Ready Port Adapter 34L5301
- IBM 16/4 Token-Ring
CardBus Adapter 34L4801
•Wireless connectivity
- IBM 802.11b PC Card
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- IBM 802.11b Access Point
• Communication Bay choices
- IBM 10/10 0 Ethe rnet Mini P CI Ada pter
with 56K Modem by 3Com 09N9774
- IBM 10/100 Eth erJet Mi ni PCI
Adapter with 56K Modem 08K3124
•Protect your business intelligence
- ThinkPad SmartCard
Security Kit 33L5071
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08K6068
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19K4484
09N9863
09N5UK2
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Access ThinkPad – links to the
information you need to set up, learn
about and enhance your ThinkPad A
Series notebook
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Individual volume controls – up, down
and mute for easily accessible volume
control.
ThinkPad Proven solutions
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Complementary to IBM’s own options are
additional third-party accessories from
ThinkPad Proven
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partners. ThinkPad
Proven products are tested, warranted
and supported by the manufacturer to
ThinkPad Compatibility Standards. For a
complete list, see ibm.com/pc/
thinkpad/proven.
• C-Technologies C-Pen – “Electronic
highlighter” that allows you to capture,
edit, translate and send text to your
ThinkPad notebook via IR
• Margi, Inc. – TV-to-Go with Capture-to-Go,
Theatre-to-Go and DVD-to-Go enhance
your ThinkPad multim edia viewing
experience
• Veridicom, Inc. – 5th Sense personal
authentication fingerprint ID devices with
Confirma data security software (connects
via USB or parallel port)
• TravRoute, Inc. – Co-Pilot 2000
Door-to-Door GPS Navigation Solution:
street maps, trip planning and driving
directions
• PORT, Inc. – Carrying case customised for
the ThinkPad A Series.
ThinkPad UltraPort connector with
optional UltraPort Camera
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Provided by Compu-Lock (www.compu-lock.co m)
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To add a second hard disk drive, a second HDD adapter is required
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The Portable Drive Bay accepts all Ultrabay 2000 devices
Global IBM service and support
• Personalised Web-based support
• International Warranty Service
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• One or three year limited warranty
• Local rate telephone
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hardware support
during the warranty period
• IBM Update Connector
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helps you keep
your notebook up-to-date with drivers
and software upgrades via the Internet
• ServicePac
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service options provide up to
four years of service coverage from date
of ThinkPad notebook purchase
(including warranty period). Service
options must be purchased during the
original product warranty period. For more
information, visit: as.ibm.com/asww/
servpac
Total Cost of Ownership
• IBM Universal Manageability solutions
can help you reduce your computer costs
by making it easier to deploy, manage and
maintain your notebook PCs. Visit
ibm.com/pc/us/software/sysmgmt for
more information.
• IBM PC Lifecycle Care provides proactive
life cycle management and transition
planning tools. Visit ibm.com/pc/ww/
solutions/lccare for more information.
• Upgradeable design and common
accessories and upgrades help to ease
support costs.
IBM SystemXtra
SystemXtra
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is designed to help qualified
customers make the most of their
ThinkPad notebook investment by
combining a host of technologies,
services, software, training and convenient
financing. Visit ibm.com/pc/uk/
systemxtra for more information.
Need more information?
ThinkPad ibm.com/pc/uk/thinkpad
Options ibm.com/pc/uk/options
Support ibm.com/pc/support
Web Ca st ibm.com/pc/webcast
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* The e-business logo, ThinkPad, ThinkPad Assistant,
Ult raPor t, Ult rabay, Eth erJe t, Trac kPoin t, Think Pad
Proven, ServicePac and SystemXtra are trademarks of
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** Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
** Intel, Pentium, SpeedStep and Celeron are
trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other company, product or service names may be
trademarks or service marks of others.
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MHz only measures microprocessor internal clock
speed, not application performance. Other factors
also affect application performance. For Mobile Intel
Pentium III processors featuring Intel SpeedStep
technology, this denotes maximum performance
mode; battery optimisation mode is approximately
80% of maximum performance mode.
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Includes batter y and travel bezel option (purchased
separately); weight may vary due to vendor
components, manufacturing process and options.
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Thickness may vary at certain points on the system.
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Titanium Composite Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic
has three times the strength of ABS plastic as tested
by IBM using the high flex modulus test on 2/28/00.
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DVI port provides direct DVI connection for IBM T55D
and T85D Digital Flat Panel Monitors.
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Designed to be capable of receiving data a t up to
56kbps with compatible phone line and server
equipment, and transmitting data at up to 31.2kbps.
Public networks currently limit download speeds to
about 53kbps. Actual speeds vary and are often less
than the maximum possible. Not available in some
countries.
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Maximum memory varies depending on model and
may require replacement of standard memory with
optional maximum memory module.
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GB means one thousand million by tes when referring
to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may
var y.
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Variable read rate. Actual playback speed will vary
and is often less than the maximum possible.
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These model numbers achieved a ZD BatteryMark
Version 3.0 Bat tery Rundown Time of the times shown
above. This test was performed without independent
verification by ZD; ZD makes no representations or
warranties as to these test results. BatteryMark is a
trademark of ZD Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. A
description of the environment under which the test
was performed is available at ibm.com/pc/ww/
thinkpad/batterylife.html. Battery life (and recharge
times) will vary based on many factors including
screen brightness, applications, features, power
management, battery conditioning and other
customer preferences.
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Level of su ppor t var ies by o perat ing syst em.
Operating systems not preloaded on the system may
not provide full-feature function ality. Please refer to
ibm.com/ pc/support, select a notebo ok brand, click
on “Product Information”, choose your machine type,
then click on “Product Limitations”.
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Delivered with Windows 98 preloaded on the hard
disk drive and a Windows 98 Recovery CD in the box.
For customers who prefer Windows 95, a Windows 95
Recovery CD is also included for installation of
Windows 95. For ThinkPad notebo oks with Windows
2000 preloaded on the hard disk drive, a Windows NT
4.0 Rec overy C D is included in the box.
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