IBM
ThinkPad 370C (non-US) - withdrawn
IBM ThinkPad
Processor type
Processor speed
Memory cache
Coprocessor socket
Processor / L2 upgrade
Removable diskette
Removable CD-ROM
Price
Type - model
Removable disk - size
Hard drive - speed
Available date
Withdrawn date
Display - type
Display - colors
Display - techology
Display - diagonal size
Graphics - controller
Graphics - vendor
Graph - arch/data path
Memory - std / max
Mem - sockets empty
Mem - options available
Keyboard / # of keys
Fn key functions
Keyboard slope
Mouse/pointing
Ext keyboard support
Dimensions
Cubic inches
Color
Weight (with battery)
Battery - type
Batt - life (per battery)
Charge time - on / off
Architecture
Docking Station
Port replicator
PCMCIA 2.1 slots
Serial / parallel ports
Other features
Audio support
Security
Preinstalled software
Warranty
Warranty options
The ThinkPad 370 family has the same
physical design as the ThinkPad 360, 750, and
755 family.
PC Card Director (EasyPlaying) is preinstalled
and on the utility diskette for DOS, Windows and
OS/2. It provides:
automatic config of many PCMCIA cards;
visual/audible confirmation of insertion/
removal of cards;
ability to automatically launch an appl (e.g.
async emulation) when card inserted;
status and info on PCMCIA cards installed.
Easy-Setup is entered by holding F1 when
turning on. Easy-Setup, BIOS, and diagnostics
are located in flash memory.
ThinkPad 370C supported batteries:
- 750 NiMH battery
- 750 Quick Charger
ThinkPad EasyServ : customer calls 1-800-565-3344 in Canada, courier service picks up
ThinkPad at any location, IBM repairs and mails back (no shipping charges, most shipping is
overnight, 3 business day average turnaround).
= Upgradeable;
= Removable;
370C
TFT color
IntelDX4
75/25 MHz / 3.3 volt
16 KB internal (no L2 cache)
Integrated in DX4
None
3.5" 1.44 MB
/ supports internal 2.88 MB diskette
None
9545-QPC
9545-QPD
340 MB
540 MB
14 ms
14 ms
May 1995
May 1995
May 1996
May 1996
VGA color / 640 x 480
256 simultaneous colors
Black Matrix TFT - active matrix
10.4 inch / 100 to 1 contrast ratio / 180 degree tilt
WD90C24A Rev B with 1 MB DRAM
Western Digital / External SVGA to 1024 x 768 with 256 colors (up to 75 Hz)
VL-Bus local bus / 32 bit / Simultaneous LCD and CRT
4 MB / 36 MB 70 ns / non-parity / 5 volt
1 socket
2, 4, 8, 16 MB ICs or 4, 8, 16 MB DIMMs that
work on optional Memory Module Adapter
Full size alp/num / 85 keys
8 (in any appl)
Yes (legs pop out)
TrackPoint II
Yes (with optional cable)
11.7 x 8.3 x 2.0"
194 inches
Black
6.3 pounds
Nickel hydride (NiMH) / intelligent
2.9 to 8 hours
2 hrs / 1.5 hr
AT bus (ISA)
Dock I and II
Port Replicator I and II
2 Type I or 2 Type II or 1 Type III
Yes (one 9 pin) 16550B / Yes (EPP)
APM-aware BIOS / Selectable boot
AC adapter, 35 watts, worldwide, 3 pin, not wallmount
Audio beep only
Power-on password / Hard disk password / Supervisor Password / Hardware
security loop (secures unit and prevents opening keyboard) /
PCMCIA card lock / Optional Security Base
IBM DOS 7.0, Windows 3.11, and all appls listed to right:
1 year - ThinkPad EasyServ only
Onsite via special bid only
Compatible in all 360 family, 370 family, 750
family, and 755 family:
- Disks: 170 MB IDE
- Dock I (1 slot / 1 bay)
- Dock II (2 slot / 2 bay)
- Port Replicator I (w/ PCMCIA) 66G3510
- Port Replicator II
- 1.44 MB diskette
- 2.88 MB diskette
Options for 370C:
- TV Tuner
- CDPD Mobile module
66G2846
- Car Battery Adapter
66G2843
- FDD External Attachment Kit 66G3618
IC DRAM memory from ThinkPad 700, 720,
750, and 755 will work but without parity
= withdrawn from marketing
4 MB DIMM w/ Parity
8 MB DIMM w/ Parity
16 MB DIMM w/ Parity
4 MB IC DRAM 70 ns Parity
8 MB IC DRAM 70 ns Parity
16 MB IC DRAM 70 ns Parity
4 MB IC DRAM 70 ns non-Parity
8 MB IC DRAM 70 ns non-Parity
16 MB IC DRAM 70 ns non-Parity
Memory upgraded via
1 open socket for IC mem-
ory card for 20 MB max or
DIMM technology for max
of 36 MB with 4, 8, or
16 MB JEDEC 72 pin SO
DIMMs on optional Memory
Module Adapter
Fn key functions:
- Fuel guage (battery)
- Standby mode
- Suspend mode
- Audio beep on
- Audio beep off
- LCD or CRT or both
- Power mode switching
- Hibernation mode
66G2847
250 MB IDE
84G2391
340 MB IDE
66G2849
540 MB IDE
84G2150
810 MB IDE
84G8250
1.2 GB IDE
85G8562
3545001
3546001
66G3520
std in newer
66G0108
66G3689
71G2560
49G2167
ThinkPad 370C is positioned between
the ThinkPad 360 and ThinkPad 755 family
Advantages over ThinkPad 360CE
DX4 75/25 MHz
(vs DX2 50/25)
10.4" color TFT
(vs 8.4" color TFT)
Black Matrix TFT
(vs not Black Matrix)
36 MB max mem
(vs 20 MB max memory)
84G2152
ALL 370C MODELS
84G6539
Liftable (pop-up) keyboard to
84G2153
access and remove diskette
92G7232
drive, disk, battery, and
92G7233
memory
92G7234
92G7236
The removed diskette drive can be used
92G7237
externally via the optional 'FDD External
92G7424
Kit' (includes cable and enclosure) to the
Port Replicator Model I and II and Dock I
and II.
Diskette drive can be removed
to reduce weight
to insert cellular modem (CDPD)
to insert TV Tuner (for on screen TV
and VCR playback)
to insert 2.88 MB diskette
to add other third party options
PREINSTALLED APPLICATIONS
- IBM PC DOS 7.0
- Windows 3.11
- IBM PC Card Director for PCMCIA
- IBM ThinkPad Demo
- Online Users Guide
- ThinkPad features; Diskette Factory
1. Lotus cc:Mail, for the IBM Global
network,
2. Lotus Organizer 1.12
3. Lotus ScreenCam 1.0,
4. Official Airline Guide Flight Disk 1.0
5. Triton CoSession Host,
6. PRODIGY
7. SofNet FaxWorks 3.0
8. Farallon Replica
9. AlphaNet FollowFax
10. Sedona REPRINT
11. COMPEL Personal Edition
12. Video for Windows 1.1 Runtime
FEATURES OF 370C FAMILY
3 power saving modes: standby, suspend,
and hibernation
Personalized nameplate in molded indentation
External VGA is ISO capable (75 Hz)
Upgradeable disks: 170 MB, 250 MB, 340MB,
540 MB, 810 MB, 1.2 GB (all 2.5 inch)
Battery life indicator
Non-disruptive battery exchange
US EPA Energy Star compliant
HELPWARE
International Warranty Service
24 hour / 7 day telephone, bulletin
board, fax, and electronic support
IBM or dealer warranty/service
Online Housecall (remote diagnostics)
30 day money back guarantee
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners
No warranties are expressed or implied in this summary
(370) Compiled by Roger Dodson, IBM. June 1996