The new ThinkPad R30 notebook computers deliver the ideal blend of portability and essential features. These easy to use notebooks are perfect for frequently mobile users who want the mobile computing essentials, including a large display and removeable drive bay in a light-weight notebook. These notebooks are ideal for users who want easy, ready to run computing.

Outstanding features

1. Powerful Intel(R) Mobile Pentium(TM) III processors at 1GHz(2) and 2 256KB of on-board cache or Intel Celeron(TM) processors at 900MHz(2) and 128KB of on-board cache
   Celeron 800MHz models available for Japan
   
2. Brilliant active matrix displays:
   
   • 337.8-mm (13.3-in) TFT with 1024 x 768 resolution
   • 358.1-mm (14.1-in) TFT with 1024 x 768 resolution
     
3. Communications:
   
   • Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet on all models
     
   • 56K V.90 modem(3)(V.92(4) capable) on all models
     
   • 802.11b wireless LAN/modem combo card on selected models
     
4. 2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

ThinkPad benefits

1. Sleek(5) design; 36 mm (1.41 in) slim.
   
2. Up to 14.1 inch TFT display
   
3. Integrated Trident CyberBlade 3D AGP graphics with 8MB of Unified Memory architecture (UMA) graphics memory
   
4. New easy-loading Ultrabay Plus modular drive bay, optional ThinkPad Port Replicator, and PC card slot.
5. ThinkPad button
   
6. ThinkLight(TM) keyboard light
   
7. Individual volume up, down, and mute buttons
   
8. TrackPoint(R) with Press-to-Select, Internet scroll, and magnifying glass features for accurate and convenient control
   
9. Integrated wireless LAN solution via mini PCI card on select models
   
10. Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet and 56K V.90 modem (V.92 capable) 2 on all models
    
11. RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors standard on all systems
    
12. A collection of Standard ports including S-video out and two USB ports.

NOTES:

1. Refer to the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for terms governing IBM support obligations. For a copy of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, customers can contact their authorized IBM Business Partner or IBM customer representative. Battery is covered by separate one-year limited warranty.
2. MHz or GHz only measures microprocessor internal clock speed, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance.
3. The V.90 modem can receive data at up to 56Kbps from a compatible service provider and transmit data at up to 31Kbps. Public networks currently limit maximum download speeds to about 53Kbps. Actual speeds depend on many factors and are often less than the maximum possible.
4. Requires download of V.92 microcode, when available, and country approval.
5. Thickness may vary at certain points on the system.
6. Actual weight may vary depending on vendor components, manufacturing process, or options. Weight includes battery and optional travel bezel.
7. You may be asked certain diagnostic questions before a courier is sent. Your PC purchase includes this depot repair service, available in the U.S., during the limited warranty period.
8. (United States, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa) Certain Microsoft software products included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the soft ware products or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).
9. Expandable to up to 1.0GB of system memory. Memory options up to 512MB SDRAM SO DIMMs each can be added in the two available slots for memory expansion. In order to get the 1GB maximum memory, it will be neccessary to remove the standard 64MB or 128MB module and replace it with a 512MB module.

Trademarks

IBM ThinkPad, IBM Business Partner, Ultrabay, ThinkLight, and TrackPoint are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.

Intel is a registered trademarks and Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Other company product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

At a glance
The new ThinkPad R30 notebook delivers the best blend of portability and 2 essential features. Features include:

• Fast Intel(R) Mobile processors: Intel Mobile Pentium III processors at 1GHz or Intel Mobile Celeron processors at 900MHz
• Ultrabay Plus modular drive bay on all models
• Innovative ease of use:
  • ThinkPad button;
  • modular Ultrabay Plus;
  • ThinkLight
• ThinkPad Port Replicator support
• Intergrated wireless LAN solution via mini PCI card on select models
• Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet and 56K V.90 modem (V.92 capable) on all models
• RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors standard on all systems
• 2 USB ports
• (United States, Latin America, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Africa) One-year, limited warranty
• Award-winning IBM service and support:
  • International Warranty Service (IWS)

ThinkPad R30 features

• Processor: Systems include either a Mobile Celeron processor at 900MHz and 128KB of on-board cache or a Mobile Pentium(TM) III processor at 1GHz and 256KB of on-board cache.
• Japan has a Mobile Celeron processor at 800MHz model available
• Memory: Systems have standard system memory of 64MB or 128MB of 133MHz, non-parity, 64-bit SDRAM SO DIMM memory. This is expandable to a maximum of 1GB with 64, 128, 256, or 512MB SO DIMMS. There are two internal slots for memory modules, one for the 64MB or 128MB of standard memory and one for a memory upgrade. To obtain the maximum 1GB to which memory can be expanded, replace the 64 or 128MB card with a 512MB card and add another 512MB card in the extra slot.
• PC Card: Type III slot can accommodate one Type I, one Type II, or one Type III PC card via the lower connector in the slot. Both 16-bit and 32-bit cards are supported.
• Storage: Standard 10, 15, or 30GB HDD, depending on model. These HDDs issue an alert if a failure is pending.
• (United States, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Canada) Optional 15, 30GB HDDs for system unit. Optional 15, 30, and 48GB hard disk drive (HDD) are also available for use in the Ultrabay Plus. The optional second HDD adapter is required. Two HDDs can be used concurrently. These HDDs issue an alert if a failure is pending.
• Audio: Excellent sound quality and volume control
  Audio jacks:
  • One for external stereo speakers or headphone
  • One for microphone-in
  • One for line-in (on port replicator)
  • One for line-out (on port replicator)
• Other features:
  • Power
  • Infrared
  • 2 USB ports
  • Parallel port
  • CRT
  • S-video
• There are no Serial, or PS/2 ports but these can be obtained by getting the optional ThinkPad Port Replicator.