ThinkPad 570
| Company type | Notebook computer series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Predecessor | IBM ThinkPad 560 |
| Founded | April 1999 |
| Founder | IBM |
| Defunct | February 2001 |
| Fate | Discontinued |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | North America |
| Products | Notebook computers |
| Owner | IBM |
| Parent | IBM |
The IBM ThinkPad 570 represents a series of notebook computers within IBM's ThinkPad portfolio, introduced to the North American market in April 1999 and discontinued by February 2001. It followed the IBM ThinkPad 560 model and was distinguished by its modular architecture, enabling the keyboard to be detached so the screen could function as a tablet. This series was primarily designed for business users who required a combination of mobility and desktop-level performance.
Equipped with Intel processors, the ThinkPad 570 lineup included options such as Pentium II CPUs running at 333 or 366 MHz, Pentium III processors at 450 or 500 MHz, and Celeron models at 500 MHz. Memory configurations ranged from 64 MB up to 320 MB of SDRAM. Storage capacities were supported by internal EIDE hard drives varying between 4 GB and 12 GB. The display choices featured either a 12.1-inch or a 13.3-inch TFT panel, with resolutions available in SVGA (800x600) or XGA (1024x768), driven by NeoMagic NM2200 graphics hardware equipped with 2.5 MB SGRAM and utilizing an AGP 1x interface.
For connectivity, the system offered integrated modem capabilities and LAN support through PCMCIA expansion cards. Audio processing was managed by Crystal Semiconductor CS4280/CS4297 chips. Input devices consisted of an integrated keyboard along with IBM’s signature TrackPoint pointing device. The operating systems supported included Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.
Comparison
| Model | Launch / Discontinuation | Display | Graphics | Audio | Processor | RAM | Storage | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 | April 1999 / July 2000 | 12.1-inch TFT SVGA (800x600) or 13.3-inch TFT XGA (1024x768) | NeoMagic NM2200, 2.5 MB SGRAM, AGP 1x interface | Crystal Semiconductor CS4280/CS4297, 16-bit audio | Intel Pentium II at 333 or 366 MHz, 66 MHz front-side bus, with 256 KB cache | 64 to 192 MB SDRAM, 66 MHz, 144-pin modules | 4.0 or 6.4 GB EIDE hard drive | External floppy drive support, CD-ROM drives ranging from 24x to 10x speeds or DVD-ROM options, TrackPoint device, Lithium-Ion battery providing approximately 3 to 3.5 hours of operation |
| 570E | February 2000 / February 2001 | 13.3-inch TFT XGA (1024x768) | NeoMagic NM2200 graphics with 2.5 MB SGRAM and AGP 1x interface | Crystal Semiconductor CS4280/CS4297 audio chipset, 16-bit resolution | Pentium III processors at either 450 or 500 MHz, featuring a 100 MHz bus and a 256 KB cache | Memory capacity from 64 up to 320 MB SDRAM at 100 MHz, using 144-pin modules | 6.0 or 12.0 GB EIDE storage drives | External floppy disk drive compatibility, CD-ROM drives (24x-10x) or DVD-ROM drives (6x-2x), TrackPoint pointing device, Lithium-Ion battery rated for roughly three hours of use |
| i1157 | June 2000 / Unknown discontinuation date | 13.3-inch TFT XGA (1024x768) | NeoMagic NM2200 graphics adapter with AGP 1x and 2.5 MB SGRAM memory | Crystal Semiconductor CS4280/CS4297 audio processor, supporting 16-bit sound output | Intel Celeron processor running at 500 MHz with a front-side bus speed of 100 MHz and a cache size of 128 KB | 64 MB SDRAM at a frequency of 100 MHz using standard 144-pin modules | 12.0 GB EIDE hard disk drive capacity | Support for external floppy drives, CD-ROM drives ranging from speeds of 24x down to10x or DVD-ROM drives between6x and2x, TrackPoint input device, Lithium-Ion battery offering approximately three hours of runtime |