ThinkPad 750
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Predecessor | ThinkPad series |
| Founded | September 1993 |
| Products | Notebook computers |
The IBM ThinkPad 750 lineup consists of notebook computers within IBM's ThinkPad series.
Features
This series included support for Cellular digital packet data (CDPD) and incorporated a distinctive pop-up keyboard mechanism. Memory upgrades could be achieved through an IC DRAM Card utilizing Hitachi integrated circuits.
Models
- 750: Equipped with a 33 MHz 486 processor and a monochrome STN screen
- 750C: Features a 33 MHz 486 CPU and a 10.4" TFT color display
- 750Cs: Contains a 33 MHz 486 processor paired with a 9.5" DSTN color screen
- 750P: Offers a monochrome touchscreen display compatible with stylus input, convertible between laptop and tablet configurations
- 750Ce: The final iteration equipped with a 50 MHz 486 DX2 CPU and a 10.4" TFT screen
Comparison
| Model | Launch Date | Discontinuation Date | Starting Price | Display Options | Processor Specifications | Memory (standard - maximum) | Graphics Controller | Sound Controller | Storage Options | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750 | September 1993 | September 1994 | $3,199 | DSTN 9.5" VGA 640x480 Monochrome | 80486 SL - 33 MHz, Integrated Coprocessor, 8 KB Cache | 4 - 20 MB (70 ns) | Western Digital WD90C24, 1 MB DRAM, AT Bus | Cirrus CS4248 | 170 MB / 340 MB Hard Drives; 2.88 MB Floppy disk drive; Data/Fax Modem; CDPD; Ni-HM Battery (5.3 hours) | |
| 750Cs | November 1993 | September 1994 | $2,599 | DSTN 9.5" VGA 640x480 Color | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above; Battery life (3.5 hours) | ||
| 750C | September 1993 | September 1994 | $4,699 | TFT 10.4" VGA 640x480 Color | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above; Battery life (3.4 hours) | ||
| 750P | September 1993 | September 1994 | $2,599 | DSTN 9.5" VGA 640x480 Monochrome, Pen-enabled display | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above; Battery life (5.1 hours) | ||
| 750Ce | February 1994 | Date unknown | ||||||||
| TFT 10.4" VGA 640x480 Color | 80486 DX2 - 50 MHz Integrated Coprocessor, 8 KB Cache | Same as above | (Limited edition model featuring a faster GPU compatible with VESA Local Bus) | (Identical to previous models; Battery life (5.1 hours)) |
Reception
A review by the Los Angeles Times praised the 750C for its outstanding display quality and the innovative lift-up keyboard design but also pointed out its premium cost.