IBM Thinkpads now in Titanium

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

IBM Thinkpads now in Titanium

Posted by CmdrTaco on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @12:14AM from the good-enough-for-jets dept.

Darksoftnet writes "Lenovo (who now owns IBM's PC business), has introduced a new shade to the Thinkpad range with the launch of a Z-Series laptop that comes both in a "classic black" case or a "special-edition" brushed titanium cover."

15 of 265 comments (clear)

yay!!! wait... by jigjigga · 2005-09-21 00:16 · Score: 5, Funny

Whoopty doo?
1. Re:yay!!! wait... by Anonymous Coward · 2005-09-21 09:38 · Score: 1, Funny
  
  ... the launch of a Z-Series laptop ...
  So, it comes with Z/90 OS making it a micro-mainframe?
In Related News: by Artie_Effim · 2005-09-21 00:16 · Score: 5, Funny

The on keypad volume now goes to 11 !!
1. Re:In Related News: by lullabud · 2005-09-21 04:52 · Score: 4, Funny
  
  But... this one goes to eleven.
TiPad by LittleGuernica · 2005-09-21 00:19 · Score: 5, Funny

If there is a big Lenovo sticker on the lid right in the middle, that looks like it's covering something up, something fruitlike, then don't buy them....they could be a few years old..
Re:Picture? by Willeh · 2005-09-21 00:19 · Score: 4, Funny

Yeah, here you go: http://www.apple.com/powerbook . This should spawn a whole new version of those commercials where they drop someone's laptop computer on the ground. They might have to drop Steve Jobs' Laptop, and then the dude would say "That's not my notebook". Oh, the hilarity!
You might cringe, but at least it beats the free Opera dupe story that was originally here.

--
Will wank off Linus Torvalds for fame.
Whoa!!! What a great idea!!! by bossesjoe · 2005-09-21 00:25 · Score: 2, Funny

I wish Apple had thought of this

--
There is no replacement for displacement.
do those ppl know... by C0vardeAn0nim0 · 2005-09-21 00:28 · Score: 4, Funny

that titanium is flamable ???

ok, it takes in excess of 4000C to ignite it, but with the heat those things are putting out i believe they'll soon have to recall the notebooks and replace the titanium by asbestos or ceramic compounds...

--
What ? Me, worry ?
1. Re:do those ppl know... by justforaday · 2005-09-21 00:44 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  Mmmm...AsbestosPad...
  
  --
  I'll turn into a supernova and burn up everything. Well I'll turn into a black little hole and you'll turn into string.
Those who refuse to learn from history... by UpLateDrinkingCoffee · 2005-09-21 00:29 · Score: 4, Funny

From the article (about how Thinkpads that are anything but black will be rejected by consumers):
IBM in 1999 offered individual buyers "optional coloured covers" for laptops in Mars Red Metallic, Andromeda Green or Polaris Blue for an extra US$30. The idea did not take off.
Uh, maybe because the charged $30 extra? Also, the color names sound like they are marketed to 8 year olds. Considering who buys these things, they would have been better off with "Merger Magenta" or "Big-bonus Blue". Seriously, titanium is not that extreme.
1. Re:Those who refuse to learn from history... by mydigitalself · 2005-09-21 01:29 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  in 1999 it was only 8 year olds who knew how to use laptops....
  
  *sigh*
2. Re:Those who refuse to learn from history... by Rude+Turnip · 2005-09-21 02:42 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  They should have offered additional "flavors" instead of plain old "colors"...would have sold 'em like hotcakes!
  
  --
  Bill Clinton: Pimp we can believe in. - The Shirt!!!
What next? by CrazyTalk · 2005-09-21 00:52 · Score: 3, Funny

What next, a black iPod? Oh wait...
zseries laptop? by joib · 2005-09-21 01:05 · Score: 1, Funny

I have to say, I find it hard to imagine a market for a mainframe laptop. ;-)
i'm sure the question on EVERYONE's mind is by iggymanz · 2005-09-21 04:33 · Score: 2, Funny

if I become disgruntled and use my super-geek skills to commandeer a secret government earthquake producing satellite while on board a train, and ex-Navy seal turned chef shoots me in the laptop I hold in front of my heart, WILL IT STOP THE BULLET??!!