ThinkPad A Series Highlights

* New! Mobile workstation power certified for graphics-intensive applications

* Integrated 802.11b wireless , with dual antenna system built into the sides of the display, lets you connect to an existing wireless LAN without wires or cables (select models).

* IBM Embedded Security Subsystem , which consists of the IBM Security Chip and IBM Client Security Software (Internet download required), helps secure e-business transactions and communications (select models).

* IBM's unique ImageUltra Services (available separately) helps simplify image creation and deployment by offering a single custom image that can accommodate different operating systems, languages and applications to help reduce cost.

* Integrated Bluetooth™ technology (select models) provides a short-range (up to 30’ in an open space) cableless environment. For models without integrated technology, the optional Bluetooth UltraPort Module or Bluetooth PC Card II are available.

* On select models, large, bright, active matrix TFT displays, including the high resolution 15” UXGA ThinkPad FlexView Display, are available for graphics intensive users. FlexView Display allows 25% to 50% greater brightness, twice the contrast and a 170 degree viewing angle, both vertical and horizontal.

* Maximize uptime with IBM Rapid Restore PC , a new software technology that provides businesses of all sizes with automatic backup and simplified recovery of the entire software image as well as user data files.

* Two bays: Ultrabay™ Plus for the optional Ultrabay Plus Numeric Keypad and Cradle for the WorkPad c500 Series, as well as all Ultrabay 2000 devices,(requires optional Ultrabay Plus Device Carrier) and Ultrabay 2000 for devices such as SuperDisk (LS-240), Zip 250MB or CD-RW/DVD Combo II, all allow you to tailor your notebook with the right device to get the job done.

* Stay connected with built-in S Video in (select models) and out ports, two USB ports, parallel port, serial port, VGA port, InfraRed, IEEE 1394*, headphone/line out, microphone, line in, and RJ-11 and RJ-45 ports

* ThinkPad Button13 and Access ThinkPad provides easy access to online13 and on-system information.

* ThinkLight™ keyboard light keeps you working even in low-light conditions.

* Innovative UltraPort connector19 , available on A Series “p’” models, makes it easy to carry and easy to attach cool options like an UltraPort Camera II, UltraPort Digital Array Microphone, Bluetooth UltraPort Module from IBM or UltraPort Compact Flash Reader

* Optional ThinkPad Port Replicator or ThinkPad Dock18 (common with X, T and R Series) are available.

* Workhorse models with image stability are available for long-term deployments to help reduce transition qualification and testing costs

* Models are preloaded with a range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98 Second Edition

* Available with a range of preloaded operating systems, including Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000, depending on the model.