Thinkpad Story- must see

[Lyle]

Why build a laptop that is 3 inches thick, weighs almost as much as you and looks like a brick?

If I were going to buy a Windows-based notebook, I sure wouldn't want one that was 3 inches thick, weighed almost as much as me and looked like a brick either. I'd probably buy a ThinkPad instead.

 

[2nyRiggz]

Yeah, whats wrong with that, we like Apple. I'm not sure why you would want a product like that unless you needed a computer that was going to get knocked around a lot. Why build a laptop that is 3 inches thick, weighs almost as much as you and looks like a brick?

So you are telling me u would not like a laptop that can stand up to a knock...dont get me wrong i love apple computers but you must give respect where it is due......have u ever seen a ThinkPad? those things are thin.

Bless

 

[Raid]

After watching this all I can think about is what similar stories from compaq must be like...

(Here's one loosely based on my experience)
"Dear Compaq, At work I use one of your laptops, but never take it out of the dock. One day as I was working on a document and without warning the hard-drive craped out. It looks like I'm not alone as a third of my co-workers have had similar experiences too. One co-worker can't connect anything to her USB ports anymore as they only work for 15 minutes after boot up then fail to respond. She is now seeking physotherapy for her carpal tunnel syndrome need after using the cramped keyboard and near useless trackpad your product comes with. Thank-you for keeping all of our techies gainfully employed and for all the missed deadlines your wonderful product has caused."

Thank God I use a Mac at home.

 

[jcolman]

So you are telling me u would not like a laptop that can stand up to a knock...dont get me wrong i love apple computers but you must give respect where it is due......have u ever seen a ThinkPad? those things are thin.

Bless

Just an FYI. The latest offerings from ThinkPad include Active Protection System which automatically locks the hard drive if it senses that the computer is falling or getting bounced around. Pretty cool.

 

[mkrishnan]

Just an FYI. The latest offerings from ThinkPad include Active Protection System which automatically locks the hard drive if it senses that the computer is falling or getting bounced around. Pretty cool.

Yes. In fact, IBM implemented their version of this feature before Apple did. And the Thinkpad line has an impeccable record. If I wanted a Windows laptop, I think I would engage in one-stop shopping....

 

[jcolman]

Yes. In fact, IBM implemented their version of this feature before Apple did. And the Thinkpad line has an impeccable record. If I wanted a Windows laptop, I think I would engage in one-stop shopping....

I bought each of my daughters a ThinkPad when they started college. Even though I've been a mac user since the mid 80's, I believe in the ThinkPad product....







...and I'm also the director who made the Legends of ThinkPad videos.

 

[YS2003]

So, who's up to making the similar infomercial on our sturdy iBook! I heard so many comments on this forum iBooks survived the fall from the second floor, beverage spillage, casual drop from the hands or desks, just to name a few.

 

[jcolman]

*giggles at the acting*...I think they recruited out of the same talent pool that does Cable-TV-only commercials.

Sometimes you have to work within a budget and other restraints.

 

[mkrishnan]

Sometimes you have to work within a budget and other restraints.

Mmmm...I'm sorry.

Well, talent and budget issues aside, you did demonstrate a nice point. And well, we made a thread about you.

 

[jcolman]

Mmmm...I'm sorry.

Well, talent and budget issues aside, you did demonstrate a nice point. And well, we made a thread about you.

Thanks.

I'm....um......"looking forward" to seeing threads about the other videos in the series. Oh, and keep your eyes open for a new one that will be finished soon.