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    thinkpad design

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by claus1225, Oct 15, 2006.

  1. claus1225

    claus1225 Notebook Guru

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    Hi All,

    Somebody told me that thinkpads have always been designed by japanese. Is it true?

    chris
     
    claus1225, Oct 15, 2006
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  2. I'm Confused?

    I'm Confused? Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, the Thinkpad design was inspired (designed by a Japanese company too) by a Japanese luncbox apparently. If you want one, I would recommend one upfront. ope tis answers your question :)
     
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  3. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    The Wikipedia article on ThinkPads states that their "design [was] inspired by the Shōkadō bentō, a traditional black-lacquered Japanese lunch box."
     
    Fred from NYC, Oct 16, 2006
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