ThinkPad T60
| Industry | Computer hardware |
|---|---|
| Products | ThinkPad T60 series laptops |
Hardware
Lenovo was responsible for designing and producing the ThinkPad T60 along with its high-performance p variant series (such as the T60p), while maintaining the IBM branding on these models.
Originally, the series was offered in two chassis sizes—a 14-inch 4:3 aspect ratio and a 15-inch 4:3 format. Subsequently, a 15-inch widescreen version with a 16:10 aspect ratio was introduced, featuring a unique motherboard configuration, whereas the 4:3 versions shared interchangeable motherboards.
The T60 marked the debut of Intel's Mobile Core Duo "Yonah" and later Core 2 Duo "Merom" processors within the T-series ThinkPads, also bringing widescreen display options to this lineup. Its BIOS included VMX virtualization support, allowing complete virtual machine environments through platforms like Xen or VMware when paired with compatible processors. Although the system could accommodate up to 4 GB of DDR2 memory, chipset constraints limited usable RAM to approximately 3.25 GB.
Chicony Electronics supplied the keyboards for these models. The 14-inch variant incorporated a magnesium composite material for its top cover, while the 15-inch version utilized PBRF plastic; all T60 units were built with an internal magnesium frame to enhance structural strength.
Accessories
Every T60 variant is compatible with ThinkPad UltraBay peripherals; however, prior to IDE support, bay SATA transfer rates were restricted. Docking solutions include the Advanced Mini-Dock, which offers 15 connection ports including DVI-D and RS-232 interfaces, and the Advanced Dock that provides PCI-E card compatibility with support for up to a single bus speed.
See also
- ThinkPad R60 – entry-level model
- ThinkPad X60 – compact (12-inch) model