IBM thinkpad A31 laptop overview

Key Model Specifications

 Feature  Slick all in one Design

Processor/Speed (MHz)

 Intel Pentium 4 1900 MHZ 
 Display  14.1"-inch TFT Active Matrix XGA Display with ATI Mobility

Hard disk size

 40gb =40000mb

Memory (std/max) (MB)

 512 MB , expandable up to 512 MB,

CD-ROM speed

 CDRW/DVD internal / removable
 Floppy Drive  FDD Drive internal / removable
 Fax/Modem Speeds  Modem with 56 K V.90 technology internal
 Multimedia  Sound Blaster compatible stereo sound with two speakers and a built-in microphone, Crystal Sound Fusion WDM Audio
 Other  wireless pc card, 10/100 Network card internal
 Weight  7.4 lbs
 Operating system  Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 Warranty type More info  Grade A Refurbished with 90 Days Warranty Parts & Labor including battery More info
 Options .
 Memory Options More info  Upgrade Memory to 512mb + $59
 Carry Cases More info  IC Gear Standard Nylon Case + $19
 IC Gear Syntactic Leather Executive Case + $29
 IC Gear Backpack Case + $29
 Port Rep More info  Add a Port Replicator + $29

The IBM ThinkPad A31 laptop features the Intel Mobile Pentium 1900MHz processor, 512MB of SDRAM memory and a 40gb hard drive. with A31 all in one design you never need to attach external drives floppy drive and CDRW are internal at the same time, you can also expand the capabilities of A31 by taking advantage of IBM ultra bay 2000 to add a CDRW/DVD Drive, with optional DVD drive, unlike any other IBM Thinkpad the A31 laptops give you 2 Ultra bay 2000 so with addition of the DVD drive this unit can accommodate a DVD drive and a FDD drive at the same time, The IBM ThinkPad A31 also utilizes the ATI Radeon video with 16mb DDR Memory and the 14.1"-inch XGA LCD for clear, crisp and beautiful graphics. The IBM ThinkPad A31 laptop gives you a complete Internet communications solution with the integrated 56k modem and broadband-ready 10/100Mbps NIC, and the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system. The ThinkPad A31 laptop is a complete and affordable portable solution!


  Front Side View
IBM thinkpad A31 laptop front view

The ThinkPad A31 features:

  • Intel(R) Mobile Pentium(R) 4 processor at 2000 MHz featuring Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology for both maximum and battery-optimized performance

  • Sleek all in one design with 2 ultra bay 2000

  • Microsoft (R) Windows (R) XP professional

  • Easy one-button access to information on your system via portals to the Web with the new ThinkPad button

  • 400 MHz front-side system bus with 266 MHz memory modules

  • 512 MB of memory is standard, upgradeable to 1024mb

  • 40.0GB hard disk drive (HDD)

  • Integrated Mini-PCI V.90 modem(3) or Intel or 3Com combination V.90 56Kb modem and 10/100 Ethernet LAN connection

  • Brilliant display  (14.1"-in) TFT display with 1024 x 768 resolution

  • internal CDRW/DVD or floppy drive

  • Many optional features to enhance flexibility and function

  • Advanced system manageability

  • wireless pc card included


Keyboard View 
IBM thinkpad A31 laptop keyboard view
 

     Left Side View
IBM thinkpad A31 laptop side view
 

 Rear Side View
IBM thinkpad A31 laptop side view
 
IBM thinkpad A31 laptop detail

The ThinkPad(R) A31 laptop computer continues the IBM tradition of innovative desktop alternative notebooks with the addition of integrated communications. With the Ultrabay 2000, you can freely interchange optical devices, mass storage drives, diskette drives, or a second battery. The Ultrabay Plus offers an optional numeric keypad or a WorkPad cradle for synchronizing the ThinkPad with a WorkPad while the WorkPad charges. The communications bay allows up to three types of integrated communications:

  • V.90 modems
  • 10/100 Ethernet LAN

The ThinkPad A31 computer is the ideal mobile solution for a wide variety of user needs.

Outstanding features

  • Powerful Mobile Intel(R) Mobile Pentium(R) 4 Processor-M at 1900 MHz with enhanced Intel SpeedStep(TM) technology and 512 KB on-board L2 cache memory
  • Large, brilliant 14.1"-in active matrix TFT display with XGA (1024 x 768) resolution
  • 40 GB HDD
  • 512 MB of memory, expandable up to 1024 MB
  • Modem with 56 K V.90 technology (V.92 capable), 10/100 Ethernet, DVD, 24x CD drive, or DVD/CDRW combo drive. (Options depending on model)

ThinkPad benefits

  • Desktop expansion with integrated, easy-loading modular Ultrabay(TM) 2000, Ultrabay(TM) Plus, PC card slots, and optional ThinkPad Port Replicator and ThinkPad Dock
  • ThinkPad Button, newly enhanced Access ThinkPad, Access Connections, and ThinkPad access help(TM)
  • ThinkLight(TM) keyboard light
  • Individual volume up, down, and mute buttons
  • TrackPoint(R) with Press-to-Select, Internet scroll, and magnifying glass features for accurate and convenient control
  • New, innovative, easy-to-use Web navigation keys for quick and simple Web browsing (total of eight keys, with three customizable to your needs)

Flexible, innovative design

The ThinkPad A31 laptop computer is an outstanding desktop alternative with ex- ceptional versatility for mobile users who need the flexibility to take work with them. It offers desktop expansion with two modular bays (Ultrabay 2000 and Ultrabay Plus), two PC card slots, and support for both the ThinkPad Port Replicator and the ThinkPad Dock. It features excellent graphics with the ATI Radeon with 16 MB VRAM and a large 15"-in active matrix TFT display with XGA (1024 x 768) resolution.

The ThinkPad A31 notebook computer is a mobile solution whose cutting-edge design includes these features:

  • S-Video-out port
  • Stereo audio with 3D sound and speaker technology
  • Dual-mode, high-performance Mobile Intel Pentium III processor-M with enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology

The ThinkPad A31 computer shares many common options across the ThinkPad family:

  • UltraBay 2000 and Ultrabay Plus devices
  • ThinkPad Port Replicator and ThinkPad Dock
  • 72 W power adapter
  • System memory
  • HDDs
  • Mini-PCI options and CDC communications alternatives
  • External battery charger

Innovative ease of use

With its flexible design, the ThinkPad A31 laptops work right out of the box. Productivity and ease of use are enhanced for novices as well as experienced users with ergonomic features that include:

  • ThinkPad button for one-touch access to newly enhanced Access Thinkpad, Access Connections, and ThinkPad access help (requires Internet access account available separately)
  • Internet scroll bar for effortless scrolling through Web pages or large spreadsheets
  • Keyboard with full-size keys, a TrackPoint pointing device, spacious palm rest, sloped design for comfortable typing and the new, easy-to-use Web navigation keys for quick and simple Web browsing (total of eight keys, with three customizable to your needs)

Modular Ultrabay 2000

The easy-loading modular bay allows you to add function with the fast swapping of a variety of devices. Choose any of the standard or optional devices you need:

  • Second battery
  • Second HDD
  • DVD-ROM
  • CD-ROM
  • CD-RW
  • DVD/CD-RW
  • SuperDisk (LS-120)
  • Zip drive 250 MB

Integrated Ultrabay Plus

With the Ultrabay Plus you can include an optional numeric keypad or cradle for the WorkPad with charging and synchronization capability. An Ultrabay Plus device carrier is required.

ThinkLight keyboard light

With the ThinkLight you can keep working in low-light conditions and take your work virtually anywhere.

Other freatures

  • Intuitive volume control: Individual volume up, down, and mute but- tons offer easier volume control.
  • RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors enable modem or LAN support. These connectors are duplicated in the ThinkPad Port Replicator and ThinkPad Dock to enable modem and LAN support without cable or card swapping.

LCD Display

The A31 ThinkPad family includes large 14.1"-inch active matrix displays with resolution of 1024 x 768. Resolutions are shown in the following tables.

Resolution LCD External monitor (CRT only)
TFT 85hz 75hz 60hz
640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M
800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M
1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M
1280 x 1024 N/A 16M 16M 16M
1130 x 1200 N/A 16M 16M 16M
2048 x 1536 N/A N/A N/A 64K

Keyboard and TrackPoint with Press-to-Select

The spill-proof key- board with Web-centric keys have the familiar layout of a ThinkPad laptop with function keys that allow quick access to system functions. Use the TrackPoint with Press-to-Select to select objects by pressing the TrackPoint cap.

PCMCIA

The Type III slot can accommodate two Type I or two Type II, or one Type III PC card. Both 16-bit and 32-bit cards are supported.

Communications bay

Mini-PCI and communication cards for integrated network and communications.

PC Card support software

The auto configurator and memory device driver enable supported PCMCIA cards by sensing them automatically. PCMCIA cards supported by the auto configurator and memory device driver are listed in the Sales Manual.

Storage

  • Standard 40  GB

Optional 48 GB HDDs are also available. Two HDDs can be used concurrently to offer expanded storage.

Audio

Excellent sound quality with two stereo speakers, 16-bit stereo audio supporting Sound Blaster Pro, built-in stereo speakers, and volume control.

Three audio jacks:

  • One for external stereo speakers or headphone
  • One for an external microphone
  • One for line-in

Infrared (IR)

IR transceiver for wireless file and data transfer and printing. IBM ThinkPad A31 laptop models are compatible with the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) IR data link specification with speeds up to 4 Mbps.

Other features

Enhanced parallel, S-Video out, external display, pointer-keyboard-keypad, serial, and two USB ports. Additional connector supports the optional Port Replicator and dock.

AC Adapter

This ac-to-dc converter supplies the necessary power to the computer. The ac adapter also charges the battery pack when it is installed in the computer.

Li-Ion Battery Pack

A 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery Pack is shipped with the ThinkPad A31 laptops. The battery pack is an internal power source to the computer when the ac adapters not available.

The battery pack is rechargeable is charged using the ac adapter with the system. The Li-Ion battery approximate operation hours and charging hours are:

Condition IBM ThinkPad A31
Power off/suspend charging** 1.5 to 2.5 hr
Charging during operation** 2.0 to 3.0 hr
Battery operation * 3.2 hr

Protect and maximize your IT investment in the ThinkPad A31 notebook with programs such as:

  • Wake on LAN
  • Alert on LAN
  • UM Services
  • LANClient Control Manager (LCCM)
  • DMI
 
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Add a Port Replicator for only $29.00

The new ThinkPad Port Replicator provides easy cable management and ThinkPad port pass-through capability with one easy snap for ThinkPad A, X and T Series users. You can reduce the inconvenience of individually connecting to multiple devices, and get true desktop like convenience. The ThinkPad Port Replicator offers pass-through connection to RJ11, RJ45, serial, parallel, keyboard, mouse, floppy disk drive, monitor, USB, DVI, line-in, line-out, and place for optional cable lock.

This convenient and efficient Port Replicator gives you the best of both worlds. You maintain the mobility afforded by your ThinkPad notebook while allowing quick and easy access to desktop peripherals at the office. The cable locking feature provides an added security benefit by allowing users to lock both the ThinkPad Port and ThinkPad system.
Weight
1.3 lbs, Height 1.8 inches, Width 10.6 inches, Depth 3.6 inches


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Warranty Details

Period: 90 days (as of date received) 
Type: Parts and labor, back to depot for repair or replacement
Includes: All hardware components including battery
Battery: Tested for minimum half hour run time when fully charges (with all power management features off) Note: Omni Systems does not test batteries for maximum run time
Cosmetics: Refurbished Grade A: No major cosmetic defects are allowed
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