IBM Thinkpad T23 laptop overview

IBM ThinkPad T23 Key Model Specifications

 item  #583 IBM T23
 Feature  Slim Design, DVD drive

Processor/Speed (MHz)

 Intel Mobile PIII 1000 MHZ, 133MHz Front Bus, 512kb Cache
 Display  14.1-inch TFT Active Matrix XGA Display, 16mb SGRAM S3 Super Savage Video, 4X AGP

Hard disk size

 15GB UltraDMA EIDE =15000mb

Memory (std/max) (MB)

 256 MB of 133mhz memory, expandable up to 1024 MB

CD-ROM speed

 DVD drive
 Floppy Drive  optional
 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  10/100 Network card internal
 Weight  5.2 lbs
 Operating system  Original Factory Load Microsoft Windows 2000 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 + $49
 CD-RW/DVD Option More info  Upgrade to CD-RW/DVD + $59
 Wireless Options More info  ADD Wireless PC Card + $19
 Carry Cases More info  IC Gear Standard Nylon Case + $19
 IC Gear Syntactic Leather Executive Case + $29

The IBM ThinkPad T23 laptop features the Intel Pentium III 1000MHz processor with 133MHz Front Bus Speed and 4X AGP Support, 256MB of 133MHz memory expandable to 1024MB and a Fast 15GB hard drive. Watch your favorite movies on the big screen with the S-Video Out port and the removable DVD drive. The IBM ThinkPad T23 also utilizes the S3 Super Savage video with the 14.1-inch XGA LCD and massive 16MB SGRAM Video memory for clear, crisp and beautiful graphics. The IBM ThinkPad T23 laptop gives you a complete Internet communications solution with the integrated 56k modem and broadband-ready 10/100Mbps NIC,  and the Microsoft Windows XP 2000 operating system. The ThinkPad T23 is a complete and affordable portable solution!

The ThinkPad T23 laptop features:

  • Intel(R) Mobile Pentium(R) III processor at 1000 MHz featuring Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology for both maximum and battery-optimized performance

  • Sleek profile and light weight

  • 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

  • 133 MHz front-side system bus with 133 MHz memory modules

  • 256 MB of memory is standard (512mb Upgrade Available for $59)

  • 15.0GB EIDE 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 358.1-mm (14.1-in) TFT display with 1024 x 768 resolution

  • Enhanced graphics enabling multiple monitor(4) support

  • DVD drive (CDRW/DVD option Available for $59)

  • Many optional features to enhance flexibility and function

  • Advanced system manageability

  • S-Video out port (TV out) 

 Slim Design

The IBM ThinkPad T23 laptop is 33.1 mm (1.3 in) thin with optimal travel configurations weighing 2.1 kg (4.6 lb). Its dimensions are 304 x 250 mm (20.0 x 9.8 in). The new titanium composite cover gives you added strength(11).

 

  Front Side View
IBM Thinkpad T23 laptop front view
1. UltraPort Connector

All ThinkPad T23 laptops come with an UltraPort connector on the edge of the top panel. This innovative port supports an optional digital camera and power-management functions required by Bluetooth(TM) wireless options. The location of the port allows optimal performance for both applications.
2. Display panel
:.
XGA 1024X768 Resolution
3. LED Status display .
4. Volume Control : .
5. ThinkPad Buttons :
 one-button access to information you need, along with ThinkPad portals for mobile solutions, service, support, and more.
6. TrackPoint IV :
7. Mouse & Scroll Button
Press-to-Select and Release-to-Select features allow tapping of the TrackPoint pointing device to speed icon launches and reduce keystrokes.
8. UltraBay 2000

 Right Side View 
IBM Thinkpad T23 laptop side view
1.  UltraBay 2000

With the Ultrabay 2000, fast and easy hot- and warm-swapping of many components gives you the flexibility to configure the system.

     Left Side View
IBM Thinkpad T23 laptop side view
1. Cooler
2. 2PC Card slots :
3. Infrared 
4. Headphone jack : 
5. Line in
6. Microphone jack :

   Rear Side View
IBM Thinkpad T23 laptop rear view
1. Security Lock slot : 
2. S-Video out
3. Serial port
4. Parallel port : 
5. External Display port : 
6. RJ-11 Modem port : 
7. RJ-45 LAN port :
8. AC jack : 
9. USB port : 
10. PS/2 port :
 
IBM Thinkpad T23 laptop detail

Latest processor technology

  • The new ThinkPad T23 laptops feature the Intel(R) Mobile Pentium(R) III processor at 1000 MHz plus 512 KB of onboard cache, and floating-point decimal for exceptional performance. All models include Intel SpeedStep(TM) technology with two performance modes:

    • Maximum performance mode for top performance while connected to AC external power using the AC power adapter.

    • Battery-optimized performance mode for balance between performance and battery life when operating on battery power. In this mode the MHz speed is reduced to approximately 80% of the maximum performance with approximately 50% of the power consumption to conserve battery power.

Operating system

  • Preinstalled Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional

Communications

  • 3Com Mini-PCI V.90 56Kb modem and 100/10 Ethernet Combination card

Multimedia

DVD movie playback does not require complementary graphics hardware on ThinkPad T23 systems that have a DVD drive and
Windows 2000 installed.

LCD TFT display

  • 358.1-mm (14.1-in) TFT display with 1024 x 768 resolution.

Video Modes -- T23 (16MB SGRAM)

Laptop internal screen resolution 1024X768

External resolution 166x1200

Colors 16,000,000

Keyboard and TrackPoint with enhanced features
The keyboard has the familiar layout of a ThinkPad system with function keys that allow you to quickly access system functions such as power-management control.

The TrackPoint with enhanced features incorporates the Press-to-Select and Release-to-Select function.

Just tap the TrackPoint to speed icon launches and help reduce keystrokes. The new programmable center button enables fast scrolling of Web sites and documents or fast panning across wide spreadsheets. Switch to the innovative magnifying glass feature to enlarge screen views in any application.

Memory
The system has 256 MB of 133MHz memory standard and can be configured for up to 1024 MB of addressable memory.

PC Card
The Type III slot accommodates either two Type I, | two Type II, or one Type III PC card. The slot supports CardBus adapters, PC card, and Zoomed Video (ZV) adapter.

Storage
the customer-removable HDD 20.0 standard.

Drives
a DVD drive is installed in the system.

An optional SuperDisk (LS120) drive, or a second HDD in the Ultrabay 2000, expands storage. The second HDD option, requiring an adapter, can be used with all ThinkPad T23 models. The 1.44 MB diskette drive (FDD) can be plugged directly into the ThinkPad T23 Ultrabay 2000 or attached externally for added flexibility by using an optional adapter and cable available at ordering

Audio
Full-duplex audio on the system board and the integrated microphone allow voice annotation and audio. The system is equipped with audio in/out jacks for stereo speakers, headphone, or external microphone. The system supports Sound Blaster audio applications.

Video
Models with Windows 98 Second Edition support a system display and an external monitor simultaneously while different applications are on each screen. Move the cursor from one screen to the other and drag and drop items from the application on one screen to the application on the second screen.

Infrared
The system has one fast IR transceiver (up to 4 Mbps) for wireless file and data transfer and printing. The ThinkPad T23 is designed for compliance with the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) IR data link specification Version 1.1.

Other features
The ThinkPad T23 systems include these ports:

  • Enhanced parallel (ECP/EPP)

  • Serial (9-pin 16550A)

  • External display

  • Microphone

  • Line in

  • Headphone

  • 2USB port

  • RJ 11

  • RJ 45

  • S Video-out

  • Infrared

  • Expansion bus

  • Ultraport Connector

The USB port, which connects external drives and other devices, is supported by Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, or Windows 95 OSR2.1, or later. Video out port (TV out) is standard.

The 240-pin connector supports these optional docking solutions:

  • ThinkPad Port Replicator for simple port replication and cable management

 
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IBM Thinkpad laptop cheap cdrw options

internal  CDRW/DVD for only $59.00

Play DVD Movies and Record your own CD's (music, data or video cd) with the optional CDRW/DVD Combo drive ( the optional High speed CDRW/DVD now available for $59)

When you order your IBM Thinkpad T23 laptop With the CDRW/DVD upgrade, we will install the CDRW Drive along with extra utilities and software for all CD burning need, We also test the upgrade before we ship your order,  this will not delay the shipping of your order


Upgrade Memory to 512mb for $49.00

Your IBM Thinkpad T23 laptop come with ample amount of memory for everyday applications, however customers with more demanding use can Double the amount of memory to 512mb for $49.
When you order your IBM Thinkpad T23 With the 512mb memory upgrade, we will install and test the memory upgrade before we ship your order, this will not delay the shipping of your order.


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


IC Gear Standard Nylon Carry Case for $19.00

Soft Polyester, outer shell, Front compartment for accessories, Mid compartment for documents and laptop computer, Extra zipper enclosed compartment, Expandable!
Dimensions: L39 x W29 x H15 (cm

IC Gear executive Coskin Carry Case for $29.00

Durable coskin casing, Matte silver detailing, Front compartment for accessories, Mid compartment for documents & laptop computer, Adjustable shoulder strap
Dimensions: L39 x W29 x H15 (cm)

 
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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
Returns: Return for full refund (excluding shipping costs) available within two business days after date received (requires contact with omni systems for RMA No)
Return for full refund (excluding shipping costs and %15 restocking fee) available within 30 calendar days after date received (requires contact with omni systems for RMA No)
  • Hardware: 
    warranty covers all hardware for the warranty period (for warranty issues on batteries please refer below), warranty covers repair or replacement of defective products only.
    To ensure you do not receive any defective products All hardware is tested 3 times in separate testing process before shipment. however if you receive a DOA Product (defective on arrival) or missing Items, we will pay for all shipping cost for quick repair or replacement.
    customers with defective hardware products within their warranty period should contact support to verify and obtain a RMA No.
  • Software: 
    To ensure all hardware function properly we also make sure the software that runs/operates the hardware also function properly therefore when you receive your order all operating software should also be functioning properly
  • Laptop Batteries: unlike most other companies who do not provide warranty on laptop Batteries (which can be very expensive) we not only provide working batteries with all laptops, we also provide warranty on the batteries itself, all laptop batteries are tested warranted to hold charge for minimum 30 minutes when fully charge
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  • Additional Information:  Warranty does not cover misuse or mishandling of equipment and user-installed parts & upgrades. Shortages, missing or damaged items must be reported to Omni Systems within 2 days of receipt. All returns must have RMA# by OMNI SYSTEMS prior to shipping/returns. Purchaser is liable for one way shipping costs (after DOA period), for all merchandise returned to OMNI SYSTEMS for exchange or warranty repairs
 

 

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