The IBM Thinkpad 350 series was a notebook computer series introduced in 1993 by IBM as part of their Thinkpad laptop series. It was the successor to the IBM ThinkPad 300.[1] With only 2 models ever made in the series, it was succeeded in 1994 by the IBM Thinkpad 360 series.
Both models in the series came with an Intel 486SL running at 25 MHz, and a CT-65530 video controller with 1 MB of video memory. Both models also had a standard 4 MB of RAM that was on a proprietary IC DRAM Card. If a user wanted to upgrade the ram, the 350 ThinkPads supported an IC DRAM Card size up to 20 MB.
Both in the series came with a 125 or 250 MB standard hard drive, and a non-removable 1.44 MB floppy drive. Both models also had a battery life up to 9 hours.[4]
In March 1994, IBM cut the prices by 12%.
The 350 is identical to the PS/Note 425 and the 350C is identical to the PS/Note 400SL/25.
Models
IBM ThinkPad 350 — The first model in the series, it introduced a Intel 486SL running at 25 MHz, a monochrome 9.5" STN display with 640x480 resolution, 4 MB of ram on an IC DRAM Card, a non-removable 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy drive and a 250 MB hard disk drive. The 350 weighed 5.2lb in total, and started at $2,099. Other features included: Trackpoint II, Type II PCMIA slot.[4]
IBM ThinkPad 350C, also branded as PS/Note 425
IBM ThinkPad 350C — Basically the same as the first, and also the second and last in the series, it only had 1 notable change to a 9.2" STL LCD 640x480 256 color display. It also added the additional option of a 125 MB hard drive alongside the 250 MB option. It weighed 5.7lbs, a .5lb gain from the base 350 model. The 350C started at a price of $1,999 with the highest being $2,399.[4]
A review by the Los Angeles Times considered the ThinkPad 350 not an impressive machine due the fact it was bundling IBM DOS instead of MS-DOS or Microsoft Windows.[5] A review of the 350C by InfoWorld noted the good screen and the relatively short battery life.[6]
References
^"The IBM ThinkPad: 15 years old today • The Register". The Register. Retrieved April 19, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^"IBM subnotebook to sport PCMCIA slot". InfoWorld. June 14, 1993.
^ abcPC World Volume 12 No. 7. USA: IDG. 1994. pp. 292.
^J. Magid, Lawrence (September 16, 1993). "Finally, an IBM That's Worth Craving". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 2165-1736. from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
^"Benchmark Tests: Color portables - IBM ThinkPad 350C". InfoWorld. December 21, 1993. p. 243.
thinkpad, thinkpad, series, notebook, computer, series, introduced, 1993, part, their, thinkpad, laptop, series, successor, thinkpad, with, only, models, ever, made, series, succeeded, 1994, thinkpad, series, thinkpad, 350an, sitting, open, manufactureribmtype. The IBM Thinkpad 350 series was a notebook computer series introduced in 1993 by IBM as part of their Thinkpad laptop series It was the successor to the IBM ThinkPad 300 1 With only 2 models ever made in the series it was succeeded in 1994 by the IBM Thinkpad 360 series IBM Thinkpad 350An IBM ThinkPad 350 sitting open ManufacturerIBMTypeNotebook ComputerRelease dateJune 1993 29 years ago 1993 06 Lifespan1993 1994Introductory priceStarting at US 2 099 equivalent to 3 937 in 2021 DiscontinuedSeptember 1994MediaFloppy DiskOperating systemMS DOS 5 0CPU80486SL 25 MHzMemory4 20 MBStorage125 250 MB internal hard driveDisplayTypes 9 5in DSTN 640x480 Mono 9 2in DSTN 640x480 ColorGraphicsChips amp Tech 65530InputBuilt in Keyboard TrackPoint 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port 1 x Parallel port 1 x PS 2 port 1 x RJ portConnectivityBuilt in modem LAN Adaptor via PCMCIA card MassUp to 5 7lbPredecessorIBM ThinkPad 300SuccessorIBM ThinkPad 360Websitewww wbr ibm wbr comContents 1 History 2 Features 3 Models 3 1 Comparison 4 Reception 5 ReferencesHistory EditThe 350 was announced in June 1993 2 The 125MB disk version started shipping in June 1993 the 250MB version started shipping in July 3 Features EditThe 350 series shipped with IBM PC DOS 5 02 as the included operating system Both models in the series came with an Intel 486SL running at 25 MHz and a CT 65530 video controller with 1 MB of video memory Both models also had a standard 4 MB of RAM that was on a proprietary IC DRAM Card If a user wanted to upgrade the ram the 350 ThinkPads supported an IC DRAM Card size up to 20 MB Both in the series came with a 125 or 250 MB standard hard drive and a non removable 1 44 MB floppy drive Both models also had a battery life up to 9 hours 4 In March 1994 IBM cut the prices by 12 The 350 is identical to the PS Note 425 and the 350C is identical to the PS Note 400SL 25 Models EditIBM ThinkPad 350 The first model in the series it introduced a Intel 486SL running at 25 MHz a monochrome 9 5 STN display with 640x480 resolution 4 MB of ram on an IC DRAM Card a non removable 3 5 1 44 MB floppy drive and a 250 MB hard disk drive The 350 weighed 5 2lb in total and started at 2 099 Other features included Trackpoint II Type II PCMIA slot 4 IBM ThinkPad 350C also branded as PS Note 425 IBM ThinkPad 350C Basically the same as the first and also the second and last in the series it only had 1 notable change to a 9 2 STL LCD 640x480 256 color display It also added the additional option of a 125 MB hard drive alongside the 250 MB option It weighed 5 7lbs a 5lb gain from the base 350 model The 350C started at a price of 1 999 with the highest being 2 399 4 Comparison Edit Model 350 350CIntro Disc Date Jun 1993 Sep 1994Display VGA 9 5in DSTN 640x480 64 Greyscale VGA 9 5in DSTN 640x480 256 ColorVideo Controller Chips amp Tech CT 65530Audio Controller NoneProcessor Intel 80486SL 25 MHz 8 KB CacheMemory 4 20 MB 80 ns non parityHard Drive 125 MB 15 ms 250 MB 12 msMisc 1 44 MB FDD TrackPoint IINiHM Battery 2 7 hours 1 44 MB FDD TrackPoint IINiHM Battery 2 hoursReception EditA review by the Los Angeles Times considered the ThinkPad 350 not an impressive machine due the fact it was bundling IBM DOS instead of MS DOS or Microsoft Windows 5 A review of the 350C by InfoWorld noted the good screen and the relatively short battery life 6 References Edit The IBM ThinkPad 15 years old today The Register The Register Retrieved April 19 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link IBM subnotebook to sport PCMCIA slot InfoWorld June 14 1993 Lee Yvonne June 21 1993 IBM subnotebook uses 486 InfoWorld p 31 a b c PC World Volume 12 No 7 USA IDG 1994 pp 292 J Magid Lawrence September 16 1993 Finally an IBM That s Worth Craving Los Angeles Times ISSN 2165 1736 Archived from the original on May 7 2021 Retrieved May 7 2021 Benchmark Tests Color portables IBM ThinkPad 350C InfoWorld December 21 1993 p 243 Preceded byIBM ThinkPad 300 IBM ThinkPad 350 Succeeded byIBM ThinkPad 360 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title IBM ThinkPad 350 amp oldid 1133706786, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
