With its outstanding performance, function, and ergonomic features, this new ThinkPad notebook is ideal for small businesses as well as large enterprises that are looking for a low-cost desktop replacement with large displays.

Features

• Systems include a Intel Mobile Celeron processor at 600 MHz or 700 MHz and 128 KB of on-board cache.
• Large, brilliant active matrix displays, including 381-mm (15.0-in) TFT with 1024 x 768 resolution.
• Mini-PCI modem with 56 K(3) V.90 technology or modem/Ethernet combo(depending on model) US, LA, CAN, EMEA

Benefits

• Thin, lightweight package
• Desktop expansion with integrated, easy-loading modular Ultrabay 2000, PC Card slot and optional ThinkPad Port Replicator.
• IBM ThinkPad Button, Access ThinkPad, and ThinkPad Assistant
• ThinkLight(TM) keyboard light
• Individual volume up, down, and mute buttons
• TrackPoint with Press-to-Select, Internet scroll, and magnifying glass features for accurate and convenient control
• User-installable mini-PCI options; modem only or modem-LAN combination
• Wireless LAN solution via optional PC Card
• RJ45 and RJ11 connectors standard on all systems

Award winning service
AP, LA, CAN, EMEA

• Worldwide IBM service and support

US

• EasyServ door-to-door depot repair service via courier
• One-year limited warranty(6) with 24-hour, seven-day-a-week, toll-free IBM Support Center support during the warranty period

Notes:
(1) MHz only measures microprocessor internal clock speed, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance.
(2) The V.90 modem can receive data at up to 56 Kbps from a compatible service provider and transmit data at up to 31.2 Kbps. Public networks currently limit maximum download speeds to about 53 Kbps. Actual speeds depend on many factors and are often less than the maximum possible.
(3) Thickness may vary at certain points on the system.
(4) Actual weight may vary depending on vendor components, or manufacturing process, or options. Weight includes battery and optional travel bezel.
(5) 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.

Key prerequisites
None

At a glance
The new ThinkPad A21e delivers unprecedented flexibility in a value notebook and these benefits and features:

• Cutting-edge design: fast Intel processors; thin, light design
• Innovate ease of use: ThinkPad Button, Access ThinkPad, and ThinkPad Assistant; modular Ultrabay 2000; ThinkLight
• Optimized for connectivity: versatile mini-PCI communications bay; RJ45 and RJ11 connectors standard on all systems
• SystemXtra support services and financing

Asia Pacific, Latin America, EMEA

• Award-winning IBM service and support: International Warranty Service; IBM Universal Manageability solutions; IBM PC Lifecycle Care program
  

US, Latin America, Canada, EMEA

• One-year, limited warranty
  

US

• Award-winning IBM service and support: International Warranty Service; EasyServ door-to-door depot repair; IBM Universal Manageability solutions; IBM PC Lifecycle Care program

Thin all-in-one design

The ThinkPad A21e is an ultra-affordable desktop replacement with large displays and the latest technology in a thin all-in-one package. The ThinkPad A21e represents one of the most versatile and affordable ThinkPad offerings to date.

Commonality with the ThinkPad T21, A21M, and A21P
The ThinkPad A21e shares many common features with the ThinkPad T21, A21m, and A21p series. They can share common Ultrabay 2000 options and standard devices such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, SuperDisk (LS-120), CD-R/W, hard disk drives (HDDs), and batteries.

Innovative ease of use
With its convenient all-in-one design, integrated CD-ROM drive, HDD, diskette drive, and modem or modem--Ethernet combination, (depending on model) the ThinkPad A21e works right out of the box. Productivity and ease of use are enhanced for novices as well as experienced users with ergonomic features that include:

• ThinkPad Button for one-touch access to ThinkPad Assistant
• Internet scroll bar for effortless scrolling through Web pages or large spreadsheets
• Full-size keys with TrackPoint pointing device, spacious palm rest, and sloped design for comfortable typing
• One-button access to Access ThinkPad and ThinkPad Assistant with the new ThinkPad Button
• Modular Ultrabay 2000

  The ThinkPad A21e Ultrabay 2000 offers great flexibility. The integrated, easy-loading modular bay allows you to add functions with a variety of optional devices. You can use the device you need:

• Second battery
• Second HDD
• DVD-ROM
• CD-ROM
• CD-R/W
• SuperDisk (LS-120)
• Zip drive 250 MB

ThinkLight keyboard light
The ThinkLight allows you to keep working in low-light conditions, enabling you to take your work virtually anywhere.

Optimized for connectivity

• The communications bay accepts mini-PCI options for communications and networking.
• Wireless LAN connection via an optional IBM High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card and an IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point.
• Network ready (Select models) RJ45 and RJ11 connectors allow for modem and LAN support when the
  mini-PCI modem-LAN combination is installed.

ThinkPad A21e features
LCD Display
The A21e ThinkPad family includes a large 381-mm (15.0-inch) and a 307.3-mm (12.1-inch) active matrix display. Resolutions are shown in the following tables.

Video Modes
For ThinkPad A21e 2628-Cxx - 307.3-mm (12.1-in) TFT with resolution of 800 x 600

(4 MB SDRAM)

Video Modes

For ThinkPad A21e 2628-Jxx
Jxx = 381-mm (15.0-in) TFT with resolution of 1024 x 768

(4 MB SDRAM)

Keyboard and TrackPoint with Press-to-Select
The keyboard has the familiar layout of a ThinkPad notebook with function keys that allow quick access to system functions, such as power management control. Use the TrackPoint with Press-to-Select to select objects by pressing the TrackPoint cap.

Processor
The systems have a Mobile Celeron processor at 600 MHz or 700 MHz with 128 KB of on-board cache.

Memory
Standard system memory is 64 MB of 100 MHz, Non-parity, 64-bit SDRAM SO DIMM memory. Expandable to a maximum of 256 MB with 64 or 128 MB DIMMs. Two internal slots are available for one extra memory module for customers who require a memory upgrade. The 64 MB card can be replaced with a 128 MB card plus add another 128 MB card to the extra slot.

PCMCIA
The Type III slot can accommodate one Type I or 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.

PC Card Support Software
The auto configurator and memory device driver enable supported PCMCIA cards by sensing them automatically.
PCMCIA cards supported by the auto configurator and memory device driver are listed in the Sales Manual.

Storage
Standard 10 GB optional 10, 20, and 32 GB HDDs are also available. Two HDDs can be used concurrently to offer expanded storage. These HDDs issue an alert if a failure is pending.

Audio
Excellent sound quality and volume control

Two audio jacks:

• One for external stereo speakers or headphone
• One for line-in

Other features
Enhanced parallel, external display, pointer keyboard-keypad, serial, and universal serial bus (USB) ports. Additional connector supports the optional Port Replicator.