ThinkPad Z60m
| Company type | Laptop computer model |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Founded | September 2005 |
| Products | Laptop computers |
ThinkPad Z60m represents the second release within the Lenovo ThinkPad Z series, debuting in September 2005 alongside the 14.1-inch Z60t model. These units marked Lenovo's initial ThinkPads to feature a widescreen display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, designed specifically for business professionals requiring increased screen space.
Equipped with built-in WiFi and housed in a magnesium alloy frame, the Z60m integrates Lenovo’s exclusive ThinkVantage Technologies. Certain variants offer additional features such as a fingerprint scanner and Bluetooth support. A limited edition version included an upscale brushed titanium exterior.
The device provides connectivity through both PCMCIA and ExpressCard interfaces. Some configurations also incorporated integrated WWAN functionality via Verizon Wireless’s Evolution-Data Optimized network in the United States, enabling mobile broadband connectivity for users frequently on the go.
Specifications
- Operating System: Windows XP Home SP2 or Professional SP2
- Memory: ECC DDR2 SO-DIMM options of 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB; upgradeable to 2GB
- Storage Drives: SATA hard disks spinning at 5400 RPM, available in 40GB, 60GB, 80GB, or 100GB sizes
- CPU: Intel Pentium M models (740, 750, 760) or Intel Celeron M variants (360J, 370)
- Chipset: Intel 915PM
- Display Options: WXGA (1280x800) or WSXGA+ (1680x1050) TFT panels with a widescreen 16:10 ratio
- Graphics Solutions: ATI Radeon X300 (64MB dedicated), ATI Radeon X600 (128MB dedicated), or Intel GMA900 (224MB shared); ATI GPUs can utilize system RAM to supplement video memory
This feature set established the Z60m as a flexible business notebook that balanced robust performance, comprehensive connectivity, and portability.
Battery recalls
On September 28, 2006, Lenovo and IBM initiated a recall affecting roughly 526,000 batteries from multiple ThinkPad models including the Z60m following a battery fire incident at Los Angeles International Airport. Subsequently, on March 1, 2007, Lenovo announced another recall involving approximately 205,000 nine-cell batteries from the ThinkPad lineup due to overheating hazards caused by physical impact. These recalls targeted Lenovo’s extended-life battery units and were essential measures to ensure user safety and protect brand integrity.
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