IBM ThinkPad 355 - withdrawn
IBM® ThinkPad®: | 355 |
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Processor type | All: 80486 SX (no math coprocessor) |
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Processor speed | All: | 33MHz 3.3 volt (SL Enhanced) |
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Memory cache | All: | 8KB internal (no L2 cache) |
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Coprocessor socket | All: | No |
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Removable diskette | All: | 3.5" 1.44MB ❍ |
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Price (retail USD) | $ 1,899 |
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| $ 3,749 |
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Removable disk - size | 125MB ? |
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| 125MB ? | 250MB ? |
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Hard drive - speed | 15ms ❍ |
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Available date | June 94 |
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| Display - type | VGA mono |
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Display - grey scales | 64 greyscales640x480 | 256 colors 640 x 480 |
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Display - techology | STN |
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Display - light source | LCD - Backlit |
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Display - size (diag) | 9.5 inch |
| 9.5 inch Dual scan |
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Display - contrast ratio | 18 to 1 |
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180 degree display tilt | Yes |
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Graphics - controller | All: | WD90C24A2 with 1MB DRAM / Graphics WinMarks 4.0 = 3.7 |
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Graphics - vendor | All: | Western Digital / External SVGA to 1024x768 with 256 colors |
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Graph - arch/data path | All: |
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| (CDPD), ③ (355C only) to insert TV Tuner | ||||||||||||
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Memory - std / max | All: | 4 / 20MB | 70ns |
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Mem - sockets empty | All: | 1 socket |
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Mem - options available | All: 4, 8, 16MB ICs (5.0 volts) |
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Keyboard / # of keys | All: Full size alp/num/ 85 |
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| Fn + F2 = Fuel guage | Fn + F7 | = Ext display/LCD | ||||||||
Fn key functions | All: 10 (in any appl) |
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| Fn + F3 = Standby | Fn + F8 | = Reverse video (mono) | ||||||||
Keyboard slope | All: Yes (legs pop out) |
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Mouse/pointing | All: | TrackPoint II™ |
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Ext keyboard support | All: Yes (with optional cable) |
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| Fn + F6 = Audio on/up | Fn + F12 = Hibernation mode | |||||||||
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Dimensions | 11.7 x 8.3 x 1.7" | 11.7 x 8.3 x 2.0" |
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Cubic inches | 165 inches |
| 194 inches |
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Carrying case | Many options |
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Color | Black |
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Weight (with battery) | 5.6 pounds |
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Battery - type | Nickel hydride |
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Batt - life (per battery) | 4.6 to 10 hours | 3 to 7 hours |
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Charge time - on / off | 2 hrs / 1.5 hr |
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Architecture | All: AT bus (ISA) |
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Docking Station | All: No |
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Port replicator | All: No |
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Data/fax modem | All: 2400 data / 4800 receive fax / 9600 send fax |
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PCMCIA 2.01 slots | All: 1 Type I or 1 Type II or 1 Type III |
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Serial / parallel ports | All: Yes (one 9 pin) / Yes |
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Other features | All: |
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| All: Wallmount AC adapter without powercord with retractable prongs, 30 watts |
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| All: Hibernation mode saves memory to disk and shuts off system |
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Preinstalled software | All: MS DOS 6.21, Windows 3.1, Demo, and 8 applications: |
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| ① Works for Windows, ② ThinkPad Fitness, |
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| ③ ThinkPad Index, ④ Official Airline Guide Flight Disk® 1.0, |
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Warranty |
| ⑤ Triton CoSessions™ Host, ⑥ PRODIGY®, ⑦ America OnlineSM, ⑧ SofNet FaxWorks™ 3.0 | |||||||||||||
All: | 1 year - carry in to retailer or EasyServ (optional onsite for $40) |
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The ThinkPad 355 family has the same physical design as the ThinkPad 360, 750, and 755.
EasyPlaying (PC Card Director™) is preinstalled and on the utility diskette for DOS, Windows and OS/2; it provides status and info on PCMCIA cards installed. In Windows and OS/2, it can register an appl for PCMCIA cards and execute them automatically. Auto Configurator and Memory Device Driver enables supported PCMCIA cards by sensing them automatically (so do not need to install their device drivers). This utility ships with
ThinkPads 355, 360, 510Cs, and 755 family.
turning on.
are located in Flash memory.
Compatible in all 355, 360, 750, and 755 family:
-Hard disks (170, 250, 340, 540, 810MB)
-1.44MB diskette drive
-CDPD Mobile Communications Module
-Keyboard/mouse connector
-355 battery does not work in ThinkPad 750/ 755, but 750/755 battery will work in 355
-Quick Charger
-AC Adapter
Memory from ThinkPad 350, 500, and 510Cs is NOT compatible in 355 (or 360).
IC Memory from ThinkPad 700, 720, 750, and 755 will work but without parity.
ThinkPad 750 and 755 options
compatible ONLY in ThinkPad 355C:
- TV tuner
FEATURES
3 power saving modes: standby, suspend,
and hibernation
Personalized nameplate in molded indentation
External VGA is ISO capable (75Hz)
Upgradeable disks: 170MB, 250MB, 340MB,
540MB, 810MB (all 2.5 inch)
Battery life indicator
US EPA Energy Star compliant
IBM or retailer warranty/service 30 day money back guarantee 24 hour / 7 day fax support
24 hour / 7 day bulletin board support
24 hour / 7 day telephone support at
ThinkPad EasyServ™: customer calls
shipping is overnight). STN = Super twisted nematic; = Upgradeable; ❍ = Removable All models withdrawn effective May 1995
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners No warranties are expressed or implied in this summary (355) Compiled by Roger Dodson, IBM. August 1998
