Hardware Announcement
January 19, 2005
New IBM ThinkPad T43 notebooks offer perfect
balance of performance and portability
Overview
The new ThinkPad T43 notebook
computer is the ideal solution for
frequent travelers who need high
performance in a lightweight
package.
New data protection
The most secure notebooks available
are now even better.
New integrated fingerprint reader
technology on selected models helps
to prevent unauthorized access to
your ThinkPad notebook and data.
• Fingerprint reader is integrated
into the palm rest of the ThinkPad
notebook computer.
• Combine the integrated
fingerprint reader with IBM
Password Manager and the
Embedded Security Subsystem
for strong security measures that
are easy to follow.
• Fingerprint reader offers users a
convenient solution
—
authenticate at system startup
and log on to Windows
with a
swipe of your finger.
The IBM Active Protection system, a
ThinkVantage
technology, helps
protect your HDD from some damage
that could be caused by shock. A
system board-mounted sensor
continuously monitors your ThinkPad
notebook for sudden movement, and
temporarily parks the HDD
read/write head when a fall or similar
event is predicted.
Intel technology
• Intel Centrino mobile technology
on selected models:
− Intel Pentium M processor
family
− Intel PRO/Wireless family
− Intel 915PM chipset family
• ATI Mobility Radeon X300 (64 MB)
graphics chipset for clear images
• Choice of systems with Intel
PRO/Wireless 2200BG LAN
(Wi-Fi-certified based on IEEE
802.11b/g)
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, Intel PRO/Wireless
2915ABG (Intel 11a/b/g), or IBM
11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless
• Wireless upgradable (open bay
systems)
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• Long battery operation: Up to 3.8
hours
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on the six-cell system
battery; up to 5.7 hours with the
optional nine-cell system battery;
and up to 7.4 hours with the
nine-cell system battery and
Ultrabay
Slim Li-Polymer
battery option
• UltraConnect
antenna to help
optimize frequency coverage and
performance for improved
wireless LAN connectivity around
the world when used with
compatible options
• Access Connections utility to help
manage wired and wireless
communications (if applicable)
• Rescue and Recovery
• 358.1 (14.1-in) or 381.0-mm
(15.0-in) TFT display with choice
of resolutions
• Windows XP Professional with
selected applications
• Ultrabay Slim for fast and easy
hot- and warm-swapping of
selected options
Light and portable: The ThinkPad
T43 notebook is approximately
26.6 mm to 31 mm (1.0 to 1.2 in)
thin
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with optimal travel weight
starting at 2.05 to 2.4 kg (4.5 to 5.3
lb)
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with travel bezel. The titanium
and magnesium composite covers
give added strength.
Robust system manageability: The
ThinkPad T43 notebook features
support for IBM Director Agent and
is designed to the PXE 2.1
manageability requirements for
mobile systems.
ENERGY STAR
All ThinkPad notebook models are
designed to meet the EPA ENERGY
STAR
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requirements for using less
than 15 watts of power in sleep mode
when enabled by the power
management software provided with
the systems.
At a glance
The new ThinkPad T43 notebook
features:
• Intel Pentium M processor 730
(1.6 GHz
1
, 2 MB L2 cache, 533
MHz front-side bus (FSB)), Intel
Pentium M processor 750 (1.8
GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz
FSB), or Intel Pentium M
processor 760 (2.0 GHz, 2 MB
L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB)
• Sleek profile and light weight
• PC2-4200 double data rate 2
(DDR2) SDRAM 533 MHz SO
DIMM memory
• 256 or 512 MB of memory
standard, expandable to 2 GB
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• Rescue and Recovery
• ThinkPad HDD shock absorber
• 40, 60, or 80 GB
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HDD
• 24x-8x DVD drive
4
,
24x-24x-24x-8x max
CD-RW/DVD
5
, or Multi-Burner
DVD Recordable 4x max,
Ultrabay Slim drive in selected
systems
• Integrated communications:
V.90
6
modem (V.92
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-designed),
1 Gigabit Ethernet, UltraNav
dual-pointing system featuring
TrackPoint
and customized
touch pad, and Embedded
Security Subsystem 2.0, Trusted
Computing Group
(TCG)-compliant
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• Wi-Fi wireless LAN or Bluetooth
wireless technology on selected
models
• Three-year limited warranty;
one-year limited warranty on
battery
• IBM Support Center
800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
Planned availability date
February 25, 2005
This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative,
call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com.
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