New IBM ThinkPad X41

Building on trends in biometric adoption, identity verification costs and government compliance, IBM today announced the ThinkPad X41 ultraportable notebook -- its lightest and smallest ThinkPad with a built-in fingerprint reader. And IBM also announced new ThinkPad software that automatically performs a complete system hardware check and installs the latest drivers, BIOS, and options required for peak performance. Weighing in at only 2.7 pounds(1), the new X41 combines advanced biometric capabilities with an ultraportable design and extended battery life, providing road warriors and traveling business users with power, performance and versatility. Without passwords that could be stolen, lost or misplaced, fingerprint identification helps reduce the number of help desk calls and costs associated with password resets and system lock out, which can be extremely costly for business travelers. Havertys Furniture, an Atlanta-based company with more than 115 showrooms in 16 states, uses ThinkPad notebooks equipped with fingerprint readers to add an extra layer of security as well as restrict access to sensitive data and customer information. The ThinkPad notebooks have also helped improve employee productivity and reduce PC downtime for the furniture and accessories company. "We have employees who work both in the office and on the go and the ThinkPad with integrated fingerprint reader enables them to quickly access files without the hassle of keying-in passwords, helping ensure that our intellectual capital and company information are protected on the PC," said Pat Zurica, Director of Technical Services at Havertys Furniture. "The fingerprint reader is an added layer of security and peace-of-mind, allowing us to remain focused on our top priority, customer service." Since the deployment of the first ThinkPad T42 notebooks with the integrated fingerprint reader, customers have told IBM that the new technology helps people identify themselves without remembering complex passwords, helps them meet new regulatory compliance requirements, and helps reduce the number of calls to help desks for password resets. Prices for the ThinkPad X41 start at $1,999. ThinkPad - The Traveling IT Help Desk IBM today unveiled new Thinkpad software that can automatically perform a check of your system's software and compare it to a list of available updates. Users will be able to obtain available files such as drivers and BIOS updates or even updates to system utilities. The new software helps each user obtain the
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most up-to-date and critical system upgrades that are available (2). Combined with the latest version of Rescue and Recovery, a ThinkVantage Technology preloaded in an embedded, pre-boot emergency system providing one-button access to tools that can recover from a software failure, the new downloadable tool further empowers users to be self-sufficient by enabling them to easily update and monitor their PCs and repair their software images. Improved Performance, Ease-of-Use and Serviceability The new ThinkPad X41 is equipped with the Intel Pentium M Processor, Intel 915GM chipset with 400MHz front side bus, and robust graphics capabilities through the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900. Supporting all of the power and graphics capabilities, the ThinkPad X41 includes the ThinkPad Power Manager, allowing end-users to have control over the thermal management of their notebook PC, specifically the processor speed and the speed of the fan that cools the processor, two devices that significantly impact battery life. Power Manager also includes additional power management features that let users create battery schemes tailored for their specific computing needs. Along with the cost saving benefits of the complete suite of ThinkVantage Technologies, the ThinkPad X41 shares a common image with the ThinkPad T43 and ThinkPad R52, helping businesses to simplify integration of the new ThinkPad X41 into their PC environment, and helping reduce the overall total cost of PC ownership. Today's announcement also includes a number of options that enhance the mobile computing experience. The ThinkPad X41 is designed to work with the optional X4 UltraBase Dock, providing an additional expansion option for mobile workers while bringing the combined weight to only 4 pounds. With the X4 UltraBase Dock, people have the flexibility of UltraBay Slim devices such as additional batteries, CD or DVD optical drives, added media options and increased storage capacity. ThinkPad X41 Express Models Swipe Away Costs for SMBs Express models of the ThinkPad X41 notebook announced today help small- and medium-sized businesses reduce the costs associated with password management and resets. The IBM Think Express program, part of the broad IBM Express Portfolio, combines select ThinkPad notebooks with aggressive pricing and good availability to meet limited budgets and quick delivery requirements.

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First New ThinkPad Since Lenovo Bought IBM PC Division
Lenovo yesterday announced the newest member of the ThinkPad portfolio the ThinkPad X41 Tablet, creating a new alternative in tablet computing without compromises in weight or function. Previous tablets required people and businesses to make a choice. Either they picked a heavy convertible including both tablet slate and keyboard or they picked a lighter tablet slate without a keyboard. The ThinkPad X41 Tablet offers a new trifecta in tablet innovation writable slate, full-size keyboard, and light weight. Starting at 3.5 pounds and 1.14-inches thin, the ThinkPad X41 Tablet is nearly 20 percent lighter than its closest competitor and delivers the longest standard battery life of any 12-inch convertible tablet.
In their drive to improve all aspects of patient health care, professionals at the University of Virginia Health System consider the deployment of tablet PCs to be an important next step. For example, tablet PCs provide immediate access to extensive patient information at the point-of-care, including past history, medical tests, treatment, diagnosis, and educational material. In addition, secure mobile tablets in a complete network solution can eliminate the need to re-enter patient data on a stationary terminal, helping to drive down administrative costs, reduce errors in patient data, and liberate physicians to spend more time in patient
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care. "We expect tablets to become an integral component of our health care process," said Corb Ardrey, information systems manager, University of Virginia Health System, which is evaluating the ThinkPad X41 Tablet for possible use in more than 100 clinics in Charlottesville and throughout the state. "Equipped with state-of-the-art wireless, security, and the full power and functionality of a traditional notebook PC, tablets will help enable our health care professionals to be productive in ways that better serve our patients." A convertible tablet PC offers mobile professionals the choice of working in two ways as a tablet with digital pen, or as a traditional notebook PC. Equipped with the ThinkPad signature full-size keyboard, the ThinkPad X41 Tablet provides 170-degree viewing, an optional integrated fingerprint reader for unsurpassed security, the latest ThinkVantage Technologies for reliability and convenient wireless connectivity, and flexible one-step expandability through the optional new ThinkPad X4 Dock. The tablet also offers standard anti-reflective and anti-glare coatings to maximize indoor viewability. Significant Milestone for Tablet PC Platform "The launch of the ThinkPad X41 Tablet marks a significant milestone for the Tablet PC platform and is a well-timed response to the growing demand were seeing for Tablet PC functionality," said Bill Mitchell, Corporate Vice President responsible for mobile PC computing at Microsoft Corporation. "The ThinkPad brand has a distinguished history of industry-leading design and innovation and is a great notebook PC by itself but augmented with Tablet PC features it really shines, especially in the enterprise market." Select models of the ThinkPad X41 Tablet boast the longest standard battery life of any 12-inch convertible tablet, at up to 6.3 hours on select models with the optional 8-cell battery. For mobile workers who demand anytime and anywhere access, users can combine the ThinkPad X41 Tablets unique battery options to deliver all-day computing, offering up to 8.5 hours of battery life with the optional 8-cell system battery and separate Extended Life Battery. The ThinkPad X41 Tablet relies on ThinkVantage Technologies to make the difference for todays mobile worker. These include the Active Protection System, an integrated motion sensor that can detect sudden changes in movement and temporarily park the hard drive to help protect valuable data from some falls or drops. Also, Rescue and Recovery is a one-button solution that includes a set of self recovery tools to help users diagnose, get help and recover from a software crash, even if the primary operating system will not boot. Wi-Fi wireless connectivity is provided through optional 802.11 a/b/g/ and Access Connections, an award-winning software utility that simplifies the management of wireless and wired connections. Combining Lenovos hardware- and software-based security solution and integrated fingerprint reader, select models of the ThinkPad X41 Tablet are the most secure tablet PCs available today. The Embedded Security Subsystem includes an integrated security chip and Client Security Software, helping to protect and encrypt vital proprietary information and security passwords, encryption keys and electronic credentials. A Reliable and Powerful Tool The ThinkPad X41 Tablet comes equipped with Microsofts newest operating system, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. This builds on Windows XP Professional, extending the core operating system with capabilities that support digital pen input, handwriting recognition, speech input and the tablet PC form factor.

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The new operating system comes with Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technology, which provides an enhanced security infrastructure that helps defend against hackers, viruses, and other security risks, along with increased manageability and control for IT professionals. The new ThinkPad X41 Tablet is available with the Intel Pentium M Low Volt or Ultra Low Volt processors for longer battery life, Intel 915GM chipset, up to 1.5 GB of PC2-4200 DDR2 memory, and robust graphics capabilities through the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900. Designed Into the ThinkPad Portfolio The ThinkPad X41 Tablet is available with the new ThinkPad X4 Dock, which provides the same functionality as the ThinkPad X4 Ultrabase Dock in a stationary form factor. Offering additional expansion options for mobile workers, the new dock provides increased functionality, flexible expansion and cable management, and is compatible with the ThinkPad X40, ThinkPad X41 and ThinkPad X41 Tablet. The ThinkPad X4 Dock includes 3 USB 2.0 ports, legacy ports, Ultrabay Slim device bay, 56W AC adapter and integrated key lock and cable lock slot for added security. Its price is $219. Also available today, the ThinkPad X41 Tablet Sleeve allows individuals to use the ThinkPad in tablet mode, anywhere, anytime. With 0.4-millimeter-thick plastic cover that users can write through using the provided digital pen, LED/power access, and excellent venting and access ports, the ThinkPad X41 Tablet Sleeve is the perfect companion to the ThinkPad X41 Tablet, and is priced at $49. The ThinkPad X41 Tablet will be available on June 14 through select resellers and through www.lenovo.com and www.ibm.com. Lenovo personal computers are also available through select business partners. Prices for the ThinkPad X41 Tablet start at $1,899.
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