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*Intel Pentium MMX 166 MHz CPU (soldered to the mainboard, not replaceable) | *Intel Pentium MMX 166 MHz CPU (soldered to the mainboard, not replaceable) | ||
*8MB EDO RAM standard onboard, 104MB max with 64MB module(Intel 430MX chipset) | *8MB EDO RAM standard onboard, 104MB max with 64MB module(Intel 430MX chipset) | ||
* | *12.1" TFT display (800x600 resolution, 100:1 contrast ratio) | ||
*Trident Cyber9385 video controller 1MB VRAM, 16bit colour upto 800x600 resolution | *Trident Cyber9385 video controller 1MB VRAM, 16bit colour upto 800x600 resolution | ||
*ESS1688 Audio Card, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation | *ESS1688 Audio Card, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation | ||
*2.1, 3 or 5.1GB 4200rpm PATA HDD | *2.1, 3 or 5.1GB 4200rpm PATA HDD | ||
*UltraBayThick with 1.44MB Floppy or CD-ROM drive | |||
=== Other === | === Other === | ||
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*VGA Output | *VGA Output | ||
*10.8V 4800mAh Li Ion rechargeable battery | *10.8V 4800mAh Li Ion rechargeable battery | ||
*Dual PS/2, Serial, Parallel ports | *Dual PS/2, Serial, Parallel, Infrared ports | ||
* | *20V power supply (separate) | ||
*Windows 3.1, IBM OS/2 and Windows 95 support (slightly slow on Windows 98) | *Windows 3.1, IBM OS/2, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95 support (slightly slow on Windows 98) | ||
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[[Image:IBM | [[Image:IBM 760XL.jpg|IBM 760XL 12.1"]] | ||
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== Best retro purpose == | == Best retro purpose == | ||
Early Windows 95 era gaming released before 1997 or as office computer. Unfortunately, despite the somewhat adequate CPU speed, the video chipset is very slow (designed in 1994) and only DOS era games run reasonably fast and only those that do not require SVGA resolution and operate only on VGA, MCGA, 320x200 in 256 colors. The good RAM size expansion options are great for vintage gaming purposes. | Early Windows 95 era gaming for titles released before 1997 or as an office computer. Unfortunately, despite the somewhat adequate CPU speed, the video chipset is very slow (designed in 1994) and only DOS era games run reasonably fast and only those that do not require SVGA resolution and operate only on VGA, MCGA, 320x200 in 256 colors. The good RAM size expansion options are great for vintage gaming purposes. | ||
== Benchmarks == | == Benchmarks == | ||
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== Durability and Repair-ability == | == Durability and Repair-ability == | ||
Good plastic quality means that cracks of internal plastic are less common than on other models but the model by itself is not immune. Although the hard-drive is not as easily accesible as on more modern Thinkpads, it is quite easy to remove, requiring full disassembly of the entire chassis is highly annoying. Going further with bad design choices, the LCD screen lamp is mounted vertically and it is very difficult to replace, requiring a full disassembly of the display. This means that you rarely can repair a screen without damaging or affecting something else with dust or slight manipulation mistakes. | Good plastic quality means that cracks of internal plastic are less common than on other models but the model by itself is not immune. Although the hard-drive is not as easily accesible as on more modern Thinkpads, it is quite easy to remove, requiring full disassembly of the entire chassis is highly annoying. Going further with bad design choices, the LCD screen lamp is mounted vertically and it is very difficult to replace, requiring a full disassembly of the display. This means that you rarely can repair a screen without damaging or affecting something else with dust or slight manipulation mistakes. | ||
== Greatest features & flaws == | |||
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| Very good colour gamut for TFT screen (great backlight) || Degrading rubberized case coating | |||
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| Compact, flexible configuration (two RAM slots, removable drives) || Somewhat small palmrest | |||
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| Good speakers, easy access to RAM and drives|| Rare (proprietary) four pin power supply connector | |||
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== Review == | == Review == | ||
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The CPU implementation is reasonable. Compared with older IBM Thinkpad 760 models the CPU is actively cooled, reducing unpleasant heat accumulation even though fan noise is noticeable. | The CPU implementation is reasonable. Compared with older IBM Thinkpad 760 models the CPU is actively cooled, reducing unpleasant heat accumulation even though fan noise is noticeable. | ||
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It seems that the platform was actually designed in the first edition Pentium processors era, around 1994, explaining the quirks of its implementation, such as no USB support. The keyboard is durable and with good tactile feedback. The trackpoint is mediocre in terms of reliability clearly below the level of the classic, renowned IBM quality. | It seems that the platform was actually designed in the first edition Pentium processors era, around 1994, explaining the quirks of its implementation, such as no USB support. The keyboard is durable and with good tactile feedback. The trackpoint is mediocre in terms of reliability clearly below the level of the classic, renowned IBM quality. | ||
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[[Category:IBM]] | [[Category:IBM laptops]] | ||