New ThinkPad Information and Pictures!

Looks like 51nb has lots of pictures and information on the new ThinkPads!

ThinkPad SL Series:



The ThinkPad SL series will feature:
Centrino 2 platform
DDR2 667Mhz RAM
Turbo Memory
Intel X4500 or nVidia GeForce 9300
AntiGlare or VibrantView screen
Fixed optical drive with optional Blu-Ray
Optional 320GB 5400rpm hard drive
Gigabit Ethernet, WWAN, WiMax, WLAN, Bluetooth




ThinkPad T Series:



The ThinkPad T series will include:
Centrino 2 + vPro processors up to 2.8Ghz
DDR3 memory
SSD option
Up to 320GB 5400rpm or 200GB 7200rpm hard drive
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 (T400) / 3650 (T500)
256MB graphics cards
Hybrid graphics
LED Backlit screen
GPS, WLAN, WiMax, UWB, Bluetooth
7-in-1 card reader
Optional 9-cell battery, 8.2 hours battery life
T400 weighs 2.2kg and T500 weighs 2.6kg
DisplayPort on the T500

ThinkPad R Series:



The ThinkPad R series will feature:

Montevina Core 2 Duo processor or Celeron processor
Cantiga (PM / GM / GL) chipset
GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics processor / ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 (128MB)
80-320GB 5400rpm hard drives or 80-200GB 7200rpm hard drives
Maximum 4 GB DDR3 memory
Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, WiFi
USBx3, ExpressCard, VGA, 1394a, etc.
Optional built-in camera
Magnesium alloy framework
ThinkVantage software

ThinkPad X Series:



The ThinkPad X200 will feature:
Centrino 2 + VPro technology platform up to 2.4Ghz
DDR2 (667MHz) or DDR3 (1067MHz) RAM
12-inch WXGA LCD screen
64GB SSD or up to 320GB 5400rpm/200GB 7200rpm hard drive
Full size T Series keyboard
Optional 1.3-megapixel camera
USBx3, Express Card,3 in 1 card reader
Magnesium alloy lid and chasis
9-cell battery, up to 9.6 hours
WiMax, GPS, etc.
Starting from 1.32 kg

http://www.51nb.com/viewnews-37927
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http://www.51nb.com/viewnews-37929

NOTE: 51nb states that these pictures are renderings/photoshop jobs so these pictures are NOT of the real laptops

--Colin Zhang

 

Oh yeah, can the mods or admin put this in the news section?

Edit: looks like Lenovo changed their site a little

 

SL looks good. Nice to see HDMI.

 

Excellent find. I'm waiting on a T500. The July 15 date was a little disappointing but expected. Specs as expected. 8.2 hr battery life with a 9 cell is much better then I expected. I was wanting 4-5 hrs. Probable will be just over 5 with a 6 cell.

 

Really not liking the shiny screen bezel or the metal grille for the speakers on the SL, but otherwise this looks to be pretty awesome news. I'd love to see a tablet version of the X200 though. If this happens, I'll be getting it as a compliment to my T61p. Hopefully these LED screens can match the quality of the Thinkpads this go around.

 

I think I'll leave it here where it I think will generate more interest unless you have a strenuous objection.

Thanks for the picks. I been jonesing for a new notebook since the screen on my R60 is horrid. I was kind of thinking about a X since I so rarely burn on my notebook and I wouldn't mind going lighter, but the screen bezel on the x200 looks hideous. I guess the proof will be when it comes out.

 

Anyone know what the chances are that the new batteries will be compatible with the T61/p's?

 

I can't quite place my finger on it, but something doesn't seem right about these Thinkpads aesthetically. Don't get me wrong though, I'm sure they'll be great lappies.

 

I agree... I think it might be the bezels?
Can't quite place my finger on it either though

 

Hm, always some information missing for every model.

 

well if you look at pictures of x300 from the same site, the bezels look the same as other models here, but it looks normal in life.

any prediction on the price of x200?

 

How come the R series doesn't have the same multimedia feature ???
Nice to see LED backlit and HDMI, wonder if T series will have the same.
Excellent find mate.
Edit: here is the picture of the unconfirmed W series.
Keyboard picture.

 

Headphone Jack in the front still

SL 13W or T400 Hmm...

 

I bet the X200 will stay with simple VGA, no HDMI or DisplayPort. That may be the deal breaker...

 

Yeah if the X200 stays VGA only I might pass on it.

 

Love the specs on the new SL series. However the compromised keyboard might be a deal breaker. How could they even think about changing the legendary Thinkpad keyboard?

Right now I'm caught between the T400 and the SL300. Here's hoping that the T400 will also show up with HDMI.

 

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=63144

 

Ech, no LED on the X200. I'll pass.

 

Well, this site ( http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=63144 , slide 15) shows information that the new X UltraBase will have a DisplayPort! YES! I love more and more the X200!

 

I've heard that the 1GB Mobility 3650 only has DDR2 memory, and may not even outperform the FX570

 

I'm a little confused about the SL series. How big/heavy is it compared to the other series? Is it supposed to be desktop replacement or something?

 

So no information on the W series so far?

Hmm, 8 hr of battery life with the 9 cell?

 

No workstation card for the T-series? Whats up with that?

 

Wait for the P variant on the T series. Oh man, those SLs really do make the decision to choose a new T series harder...

 

The workstation T series will be replaced by the W series.

 

Rye updated his thread at thinkpads.com with the details for the T, W and R series. See note above for link.

 

Ahh, so it is T61p-->W500 fireGl V5700

 

None of the thinkpads smaller than 15" come with DisplayPort. So Lenovo is still trying to force people into paying $200 for their docks. I will wait for Dell's Centrino 2 laptops that will be out in July. They said they will definitely come with DisplayPort. Saves $200 right there on that alone.

 

I'm curious about the battery location for the new lineup. Will they still be in the back? I find that the extended life batteries tend to become loose overtime.

 

Yeah, I think I will buy T61p if W500 - T61p > $100 Only a bit longer battery life can be a factor.

Anyway - there is no fear for Lenovo to suffer from Osborne effect

 

I was really looking forward to a 14'' or smaller T Series. Since they've completely ignored the market for a 13.3'' T Series that only leaves the cut down 14/15'' T Series models.

The 14'' only advantage over the old generation is the introduction of a 9-cell. We don't know how bright these LED backlit displays are going to be either.

No Display Port on the 14'' model and only carrying an HD 3470 make me really question whether I want to invest in one.

Why are we forced to use the 15'' model if we want the features? I think the SL400 has Display Port.

 

But the SL series doesn't have a roll cage... Ahh compromises. I'm also starting to question whether or not I want one either now too as all I cared about were the 14" models.

 

Are you sure? See http://www5.pc.ibm.com/cr/products.nsf/$wwwPartnumLookup/_43R2499?open&OpenDocument&epi=web_express

 

Quite correct menos. However these are not widely available in my experience. It is very hard to find a model to buy that includes a 9-cell. Whereas if you want to buy a T61p the models usually come with the 9-cell.

 

According to Notebookcheck, the Radeon 3650 only score 3327 at 3D Mark 2006 with Core 2 Duo T9300 while Quadro FX 570m goes over 4300 with the same CPU.

 

No surprise on the FireGL 5700 for the workstation people (unknown perfromace unfortunately). I am happy the non-workstation 500 has the ATI 3650, though it seems that the outgoing FX750m still offers a bit more performance. I like the LED screens, but I haven't seen them of course so who knows. Like the battery life estimates: even if they are inflated by an hour, that's still incredible battery life. The 9 cell is supposedly internal and that rocks.

I like what I see, but I think the price of the T61p really makes me lean towards it.

 

How would the Radeon 3650 compare to the crippled 128MB FX570M in the 14" screen T61p?

 

The SL series has the new design keyboard as well

the top row Fn keys comes in a straight line

 

the T series i've been waiting on is going to cost liek $2.5k. might as well buy the Macbook Pro.

 

Headphones jacks on the front. :/ The sides are better in my opinion.
Tim

 

How do you know the price? What are the specs? MBP won't be as durable and battery life won't be as good.

 

Exactly, plus the price of the MBP doesn't justify its value, Thinkpad on the other hand, worth every penny IMO.

 

how do i know? its called DDR3. these are going to be crazy. LED screens, and better video cards. SSD, and the Centrino 2 platform? in a realistic guess, about $2k depending on config.

 

Alright guys, here is some more information and pictures.
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=63144

 

LED isn't that expensive. It's like $100 extra if you want it on a Dell laptop. SSD is also optional. SSD is too expensive to get right now just stick with a 7200 and it will be really fast..

 

anyone still interested in the SL series?

 

WHAT !!!!!!! The SL series will NOT have the Thinklight !!! (Smiles in background). Well, that honestly does kinda suck. It also sucks that it doesn't have a top OR bottom roll cage. However it will come with a Glossy screen so . . .

 

It looks like X and T series have (like top HPs and Macs do) a sensor which adjust LCD brightness to the lighting conditions.
I like it!

 

These brochures are really playing up that the T Series will have 'switchable' graphics, but do you think that it will also be possible to get only integrated on a T?

It kind of sucks too that you can only get an LED screen on the 14.1 T in WXGA

Should be interesting to see what these cost in comparison to the current models, here's to hoping that its reasonably close.