The IBM ThinkPad T30 is a laptop computer manufactured by IBM.
History The ThinkPad T30 was announced by IBM on April 24, 2002, and was released in the United States on May 8, 2002 with a base price starting at approximately US$2,500. It was discontinued in January 2004.
Hardware The ThinkPad T30 came equipped with a Pentium 4-M CPU using the Intel 845MP chipset. Stock processors ranged from 1.6 GHz to 2.0 GHz, with later BIOS and embedded controller upgrades adding support for processors up to 2.4 GHz. 256 MB of PC2100 memory was included by default, with support for up to 1 GB in a 2x512 MB configuration. As higher capacity PC2100 modules became available, up to 2 GB of installed memory could be used.
This model was the last IBM ThinkPad with a battery placed on the bottom of the chassis, the first 14.1-inch ThinkPad with a screen option, and the first T-series ThinkPad with an optional touchpad.
Graphics were provided by an ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 video controller with 16 MB of graphics memory. External video output was officially limited to due to a weak TMDS transmitter,with DVI throughput Problem with DVI throughput - ThinkWiki although when docked, was achievable using a DVI connection. Available features included the embedded security subsystem, a 20, 40, or 60 GB hard disk drive, and an Ultrabay Plus slot for removable media drives (DVD/CD-RW) or an additional battery. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity was optionally provided with a Mini PCI card.
Reception The notebook was favorably received by TechRepublic; and the ZDnet praises the good performance and relatively compact case for a NetBurst-based laptop. PC Magazine editor Bill Howard rated the laptop with 3 out of 5 stars.
See also
ThinkPad A30 series - 15" contemporary models ThinkPad R30 series - 14" low-cost contemporary model
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