IBM Thinkpads now in Titanium

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IBM Thinkpads now in Titanium 265

Posted by CmdrTaco on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @08:14AM 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."

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yay!!! wait... (Score:5, Funny)

by jigjigga ( 903943 ) writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @08:16AM (#13612439)

Whoopty doo?

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In Related News: (Score:5, Funny)

by Artie_Effim ( 700781 ) writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @08:16AM (#13612440)

The on keypad volume now goes to 11 !!

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TiPad (Score:5, Funny)

by LittleGuernica ( 736577 ) writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @08:19AM (#13612455) Homepage

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..

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Re:Picture? (Score:5, Funny)

by Willeh ( 768540 ) * writes: <rwillem@xs4all.nl> on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @08:19AM (#13612456)

Yeah, here you go: http://www.apple.com/powerbook [apple.com] . 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.

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Whoa!!! What a great idea!!! (Score:2, Funny)

by bossesjoe ( 675859 ) writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @08:25AM (#13612492)

I wish Apple had thought of this

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do those ppl know... (Score:5, Funny)

by C0vardeAn0nim0 ( 232451 ) writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @08:28AM (#13612509) Journal

that titanium is flamable ???

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

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Those who refuse to learn from history... (Score:5, Funny)

by UpLateDrinkingCoffee ( 605179 ) writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @08:29AM (#13612511)

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.

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Re:do those ppl know... (Score:3, Funny)

by justforaday ( 560408 ) writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @08:44AM (#13612587)

Mmmm...AsbestosPad...

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What next? (Score:4, Funny)

by CrazyTalk ( 662055 ) writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @08:52AM (#13612632)

What next, a black iPod? Oh wait...

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zseries laptop? (Score:2, Funny)

by joib ( 70841 ) writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @09:05AM (#13612712)

I have to say, I find it hard to imagine a market for a mainframe laptop. ;-)

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Re:Those who refuse to learn from history... (Score:3, Funny)

by mydigitalself ( 472203 ) writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @09:29AM (#13612893)

in 1999 it was only 8 year olds who knew how to use laptops....

*sigh*

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Re:Those who refuse to learn from history... (Score:2, Funny)

by Rude Turnip ( 49495 ) writes: <valuation.gmail@com> on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @10:42AM (#13613624)

They should have offered additional "flavors" instead of plain old "colors"...would have sold 'em like hotcakes!

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i'm sure the question on EVERYONE's mind is (Score:3, Funny)

by iggymanz ( 596061 ) writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @12:33PM (#13614563)

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??!!

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Re:In Related News: (Score:5, Funny)

by lullabud ( 679893 ) writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @12:52PM (#13614745)

But... this one goes to eleven.

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Re:yay!!! wait... (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Wednesday September 21, 2005 @05:38PM (#13617180)

... the launch of a Z-Series laptop ...
So, it comes with Z/90 OS making it a micro-mainframe?

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yay!!! wait... (Score:5, Funny)

In Related News: (Score:5, Funny)

TiPad (Score:5, Funny)

Re:Picture? (Score:5, Funny)

Whoa!!! What a great idea!!! (Score:2, Funny)

do those ppl know... (Score:5, Funny)

Those who refuse to learn from history... (Score:5, Funny)

Re:do those ppl know... (Score:3, Funny)

What next? (Score:4, Funny)

zseries laptop? (Score:2, Funny)

Re:Those who refuse to learn from history... (Score:3, Funny)

Re:Those who refuse to learn from history... (Score:2, Funny)

i'm sure the question on EVERYONE's mind is (Score:3, Funny)

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Re:yay!!! wait... (Score:1, Funny)

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