ThinkPad
Business laptops and tablets series by Lenovo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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ThinkPad is a line of business-oriented laptop computers and tablets, the early models of which were designed, developed and marketed by International Business Machines (IBM) starting in 1992. IBM sold its PC business, including laptops to Lenovo in 2005, and since 2007, all new ThinkPad models have been branded Lenovo instead.[5] The Chinese manufacturer further developed the line, and is still selling new models in 2024.
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Manufacturer | IBM (1992-2005) Lenovo (2005-present) |
Type | Laptop |
Release date | October 1992; 31 years ago (1992-10) |
Units sold | 100 million+ (c. 2017)[3] |
Operating system | Windows, Linux[4] |
System on a chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon (X series only) |
CPU | AMD APU, AMD Ryzen, Intel Core, Intel Xeon |
Memory | Up to 192 GB (SDRAM, DDR LPDDR) |
Storage | Hard disk drive, solid state drive |
Removable storage | USB, smart card, SD card (with external reader) |
Display | Size: Up to 17.3" Resolution: Up to 3840x2400 |
Graphics | AMD Radeon, Nvidia GeForce, Nvidia Quadro, Intel Graphics |
Camera | Up to 1080p resolution |
Power | Up to 230 W |
Platform | Think |
Online services | Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud |
Marketing target | Business purpose |
Predecessor | |
Related | ThinkBook, ThinkCentre, ThinkStation |
Website | Lenovo ThinkPad: Business Laptops Designed for Performance | Lenovo US |
ThinkPads have a distinct black, boxy design, which originated in 1990 and is still used in some models.[6] Most models also feature a red-colored trackpoint on the keyboard, which has become an iconic and distinctive design characteristic associated with the ThinkPad line.
The ThinkPad line was first developed at the IBM Yamato Facility in Japan, and the first ThinkPads were released in October 1992. It has seen significant success in the business market. ThinkPad laptops have been used in outer space and for many years were the only laptops certified for use on the International Space Station (ISS).[7] ThinkPads have also for several years been one of the preferred laptops used by the United Nations.[8]