| © 2006 Lenovo ThinkPad Z61 Disclosure Announcing October 17th, 2006 ThinkPad Z61t ThinkPad Z61m Stylish Notebooks for Work and Life ThinkPad Z61m

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ThinkPad Z61 DisclosureAnnouncing October 17th, 2006

ThinkPad Z61t

ThinkPad Z61m

Stylish Notebooks for Work and Life

ThinkPad Z61m

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UserUser

Increasing Mobility

ThinkPad XTZR Alignment with User and Mobility

PositioningPositioning

Simplifiers & Day

Extenders

R Series

Mainstream Features and Performance

T Series

Global Travelers

Perfect Balance of Performance and Portability

Global Travelers

X Series

Ultimate mobility in a

choice of versatile

Ultraportables

Z Series

Stylish Notebooks for Work and Life

Simplifiers & Day

Extenders

ThinkPad Z61m

ThinkPad Z61 t


Z61t Market SegmentationLE Prioritiesƒ Ease of doing business, responsiveƒ More extensive workhorse offeringsƒ Big screens, long batt. life & dockingƒ Stability, consistency, qualityƒ Flexible configs & custom preloadsƒ Transitions, commonality, TCO & bids ƒ Connectivity centric LAN/Wireless

Middle Market Prioritiesƒ Prefer VAR/Reseller, external S&Sƒ Decentralized Campus/Mobile Usersƒ Ability to maintain user productivityƒ TCO - small dedicated support staffƒ Service & Support Coverageƒ Small budget for e-business tools/apps

Small Business Prioritiesƒ Ability of small business customer to customize offerings, CTO direct

ƒ Depth and breadth of portfolio of products at competitive price, choice

ƒ Ability to better leverage e-business tools/technology

ƒ Service and support coverageƒ EOU, simplicity & Design valued

Individual Prioritiesƒ Targeting "Productive Individuals"ƒ Productivity & career focusedƒ Repeat purchasers, tech savvyƒ Spend more on personal technologyƒ Require less expensive systems than LE but tuned to meet specific needs

ƒ Internet focused & buy online often

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Day Extenders Simplifiers Global Travelers Status

Seekersƒ analytical/numericƒ Download large documents

ƒ Best Performanceƒ Latest PC Tech.ƒ Large form factorƒ Experienced Usersƒ 19% of Market

ƒ Take work home (limited travel)

ƒ Want one PC for home and work

ƒ Heavy Internet useƒ Need affordabilityƒ Novicesƒ 11% of Market

ƒ Travel & Simplicityƒ Need Organizationƒ Space saving & portability

ƒ Want one PCƒ Security & Brandƒ Novicesƒ 9% of Market

ƒ Very mobile usersƒ In Planes & Hotelsƒ Need performance & small form factor

ƒ High connectivity, access everywhere

ƒ Experiencedƒ 28% of Market

ƒ Image consciousƒ Prestigious to compute anywhere

ƒ Small & thin = coolƒ Want advanced technology

ƒ Novicesƒ 12% of Market

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ThinkPad Z61 – What’s New - Announcing 10/17/2006

14.1W 15.4 W

Z61t Z61m Z61p

15.4 W 15.4 W

Z61e

Merom Duo Core Processors – 64 Bit

T7600(2.33GHz)T7400(2.16GHz)T7200(2.0GHz)T5600(1.83GHz)T5500(1.63GHz) Celeron 430

Vista Capable Support

Hard Drive 60 GB 7200 rpm (Bids) 120GB 5400 rpm

DVI Support (Via Mini Dock/ Dock)

ThinkPad MIMO WLAN 2X3 WLAN

Expanded WWAN CoverageCingular

4 Year Warranty (Bids only)




Hard Drive 60 GB 7200 rpm(Bids) 120GB 5400 rpm

ThinkPad MIMO WLAN 2X3 WLAN

Expanded WWAN CoverageCingular

4 Year Warranty (Bids only)


T7600(2.33GHz)T7400(2.16GHz)T7200(2.0GHz)T5600(1.83GHz)T5500(1.63GHz)



ThinkPad MIMO WLAN 2x3WLAN





ThinkPad MIMO WLAN 2x3 WLAN


Z61t Objectives and Offering Enhancements Business Objectives

Z61t minor Refresh of Napa platform.– Enables Merom processors for seamless upgrade to Intel Napa platform – Merom 64 - Bit Processors (with 4MB L2 Cache) to support next generation OS– Vista Capable Support– Note: Current Z61 WH customers can stay on Yonah processors

Z61t continues to be a leadership offering for the growing 14” widescreen notebook opportunity

– Product Highlights: Performance

– Intel dual core – Merom 64 Bit processors– 4MB L2 Cache– Integrated graphics with DVI Support (via Advanced Mini Dock and Dock)

Choices of TFT– 14.1 WXGA (185nit)– New 14.1 WXGA+ (200nit)

Connectivity– Expanded WWAN Coverage Cingular /Verizon(US)/VodaPhone(EMEA-AP)– MIMO

Multimedia– Integrated Camera and Stereo Microphone– xD and MMC media support added

Low Cost Planar offered – Non Supported Functions– No Camera, SC, FPR, 1394, IR, WWAN, 14.1WXGA+ TFT ThinkPad Z61t


Product Overview - ThinkPad Z61t: Stylish Notebooks for Work and Life

Design Leadership 1.1” thin(28mm) and 4.5lbs (2kg) with a full-sized keyboard and optical

Long battery life (up to 5.5 hours on 7 cell), choice of 4 cell or 7 cell batteries New DVI pass through support on mainstream models New Cingular Integrated 3G Wireless WAN New MIMO (select Models) 2X3 WLAN – ThinkPad MIMO 802.11n

Optimized Features Integrated Camera and Stereo Microphone (Select Models) 3-1 Card Reader (SD, xD, MMC), WWAN(select models) Choice of Titanium or Black Hardware switch for wireless shutoff Three USB 2.0 ports, 1394, Stereo Speakers PC Card – Type I or 1 Type II ThinkPad Roll Cage Latest TVTs, FPR, ESS, APS, Shock Mounted HDD Supports Docking Products (Essential Port Rep, Advanced Mini Dock, Advanced Dock

Core Technology

• Intel “Napa” platform

• Intel Merom 64-bit Core 2 Duo Processors w/ 4MB L2 Cache•DDR2 memory running at 667MHz

•Integrated Graphics available 945 GM Chipset up to 128 MB graphics

•DVI Pass through support on mainstream models

•Dual Layer DVD Multi-Burner (Rambo V) and SATA HDDs

•Five connectivity options: WLAN MIMO 2x3, WWAN (select models), Bluetooth (Select Models), GB Ethernet, Modem

ThinkPad Z61t


Z61m Objectives and Offering Enhancements

Business Objectives Z61m minor Refresh of Napa platform

– Enables Merom processors for seamless upgrade to Intel Napa platform – Merom 64 - Bit Processors (with 4MB L2 Cache) to support next generation OS– Vista Capable– Note: Current Z61 WH customers can stay on Yonah processors on Napa platform

Z61m continues to be a mainstream offering for the growing 15.4” widescreen notebook opportunity

Product Highlights: Performance

– Intel dual core – Merom 64 Bit processors– 4MB L2 Cache

Connectivity– Expanded WWAN Coverage Cingular /Verizon(US)/VodaPhone(EMEA-AP)– MIMO

Multimedia– Integrated Camera and Stereo Microphone– xD media support added

ThinkPad Z61m


Product Overview - ThinkPad Z61m: Stylish Notebooks for Work and Life

Versatile Desktop replacement Versatile 1.4”(35.5mm) and 6.6lbs (3.0kg) with a full-sized keyboard and optical

Long battery life (up to 6 hours on 9 cell), choice of 6 cell or 9 cell batteries

Optimized Features New Cingular Integrated 3G Wireless WAN New MIMO (select Models) 2X3 WLAN – ThinkPad MIMO 802.11n Integrated Camera and Stereo Microphone (Select Models) 4-1 Card Reader (SD,XD, MMC,MS) WWAN Titanium or Black models Choice of Integrated and Discrete Graphics 15.4 TFTs; WXGA, WXGA MaxBright, WSXGA+ Wireless on/off switch Three USB 2.0 ports, 1394, Stereo Speakers PC Card Express Card 34/54mm Type ThinkPad Roll Cage Latest TVTs, FPR, ESS, APS, Shock Mounted HDD Supports New Docking (Essential Port Rep, Advanced Mini Dock, Advanced Dock

Core Technology


•New Intel Merom 64-bit Core 2 Duo Processors w/ 4MB L2 Cache•DDR2 memory running at 667MHz

•Discrete or Integrated Intel graphics with up to 128MB of graphics memory


•Five connectivity options: WLAN MIMO 2x3 (select models), WWAN (select models), Bluetooth, GB Ethernet, Modem

ThinkPad Z61m


Z61e Objectives and Highlights Business Objectives

Z61e is a new low cost 15.4 widescreen platform.– Enables Merom processors for seamless upgrade to Intel Napa platform – Merom 64 - Bit Processors (with 4MB L2 Cache) to support next generation OS

Z61m continues to be a mainstream offering for the growing 15.4” widescreen notebook opportunity– Optimized for customers who only require the essentials

Product Highlights: MIMO (select Models) 2X3 WLAN – ThinkPad MIMO 802.11n 3 USB, 4-1 Card reader, 1394 PC Card WLAN, TPabg, Intel abg Stereo speaker, Mono Microphone Track point pointing device

Z61e Low Cost Offering – Non Supported Functions No Integrated Camera and Stereo Microphone No WWAN ,Security Chip ,Finger Print Reader No UltraNav Touch Pad No IR, Express Card No 2nd HDD No 2nd Battery No docking (Essential Port Rep/Advanced Mini Dock/Dock) Fixed Optical only

ThinkPad Z61e


Product Overview - ThinkPad Z61p Work Station

Versatility and Performance Desktop performance, notebook mobility New Intel Core Duo processors Mobile Workstation Models with 4GB Memory Support (3GB addressable) High Speed SATA Hard Drives (100GB 7200 rpm) New ATI Fire GL V5200 with 256MB VRAM ISV Certifications

Optimized Features New MIMO (select Models) 2X3 WLAN – ThinkPad MIMO 802.11n Three USB 2.0 ports 4-1 Card Reader (SD,XD, MMC,MS) Express Card 34/54mm Type More durable system design with ThinkPad Roll Cage Save your data with the IBM Active Protection System and ThinkPad Shock

Mounted Hard Drive Perform system maintenance tasks on your schedule with Away Manager 15.4 TFTs; WUXGA Wireless on/off switch Latest TVTs, FPR, ESS, APS, Shock Mounted HDD Supports New Docking (Essential Port Rep, Advanced Mini Dock, Advanced Dock

Core Technology


•New Intel Merom 64-bit Core 2 Duo Processors w/ 4MB L2 Cache•DDR2 memory running at 667MHz

• ATI Mobility 5200v Fire GL 256MB dedicated video memory


•Five connectivity options: WLAN MIMO, WWAN (select models), Bluetooth(Select Models), GB Ethernet, Modem

ThinkPad Z61p


Access Connections Marketing Messages

Access Connections High Level Marketing Messages:

•Easiest wireless and wired connectivity

•No other single utility manages the diversity of hardware and network settings

•Continues to improve ThinkPad wireless usability

•Most secure client

•Key component of our ThinkVantage differentiation

•Responds to latest hardware requirements from our customers

New Access Connections 4.2 :• Access Connections manages integrated WAN for anywhere connectivity• Automatic WAN-LAN-WLAN switching for seamless roaming• Improved LE wireless security with CCX V4• iPass support for enhanced public connectivity


Selling Strategy Z61 Series - SMB

■ The Z60 series is targeted to SMB/Home users who require a stylish computer for work and life■ Use Z60 series to increase our addressability and SMB/Home share

●Leadership 14W notebook in its class!

●Z61t is sleek and stylish and will turn heads!

●Z61t is for highly mobile users who want a widescreen notebook.

●While users are on the road, they can uitlize the new camera for work and life needs.

● Z61m Versatility – This all in one notebook provides performance good enough for a desktop replacement but mobile enough for on the go.

●Z60m offers models with discrete graphics and SXGA+ TFTs!

●Z61m offers a better multimedia experience!

●Z61m offers an enhanced viewing experience with MaxBright screen!

●New Z61e for more value

Why Z61t? Why Z61m/e?

Stylish, durable, and easy to use design. Models with innovative Titanium covers.Versatile to meet users work and life demands.Choice of new 14W or 15W solutions depending

on your mobility and performance needs.Protect the investment with ThinkPad TVTsConnect anywhere with integrated WWAN

Z- Series “Stylish Notebooks for Work and Life”


Selling Strategy Z61 Series – LE/MM■ The Z Series will appeal to Enterprise (LE/MM) customers who value ThinkPad technology leadership, reliability and the

benefits of a widescreen TFT

● Leadership 14W notebook in its class!

●An alternative for highly mobile users who need an optical

●Z61t offers desktop expansion

●Z61t will offer a WH model (black only)

Why Z61t for Enterprise customers Why Z61m for Enterprise customers

Stylish, durable, and easy to use design. Models with innovative Titanium covers.Versatile to meet your work and life demands.Choice of new 14W or 15W solutions

depending on your mobility and performance needs.

Protect the investment with ThinkPad TVTsConnect anywhere with integrated WWAN

Z- Series “Stylish Notebooks for Work and Life”

● Z61m provides a verstaile 15.4 TFT with desktop replacement performance

●Z61m offers desktop expansion

●Z61m will offer a WH model (black only)


Amount of data on-screen (“data space”)The color coding and outlines below show how many default-sized Excel columns and rows will be shown in each display resolution at 100% view. Note, this graphic does not represent the size of the display contents. For widescreen resolutions, the “data space” will exist in the same physical size display (higher resolutions have smaller contents). See previous charts for DPI and ISO compliance with character size.


Workstation Application Certification Status – Z61p

Subject to Change – Certifications are pending

Windows Certifications (Projected)

ISV Application VersionCAD

Dassault-Systems Catia V5UGS I-deas NX 12

UGSTeamcenter Visualization 2005

UGS Unigraphics NX 2, 3, 4UGS Solid Edge V18Dassault-Systems / SolidWorks SolidWorks 2005/2006Autodesk Inventor R11PTC Pro/E Wildfire 2.0 , 3.0

DCC

Co|Create

OneSpace Designer Modeling 2006

Autodesk/Alias Maya 7.xAutodesk/Alias Studio Tools V12Autodesk/Discreet 3ds Max 8Avid Xpress StudioAvid/Softimage Softimage XSI 5Side Effects Houdini

Oil & GasSchlumberger Patrel

Life ScienceAccelrys Discover Studio 1.5

TriposBenchware 3D Explorer


Z61e vs. N100 Comparison

3000 Family Comparison

N100( 15.4”W) Z61e(15.4”W)

Screen Size 15.4” WXGA, WSXGA+ 15.4” WXGA

Screen Type Glossy, Anti Reflective Anti Reflective

Dimensions/Wgt 363.7(W)x 264.5(D)x 31-38.4 mm

6.6lbs

357(W)x 263(D)x 37.3 -40.2 mm

6.6lbs

Graphics Integrated/Discrete 64/128 Integrated

Battery 6, 9 Cell 6, 9 Cell

Card Slot One PC Card Slot One PC Card

Keyboard 6 Row 7 Row

Pointing Device TouchPad Track Point only

Optical Bay CD, Combo, DVD Multiburner CD, Combo, DVD Multiburner

USBs & 1394 4 USBs & 1394 3 USB & 1394

S-Video Yes Yes

Docking/Port Rep Lenovo USB Port Rep Lenovo USB Port Rep(TBD)

Lenovo Care Yes No

ThinkVantage Technologies No Yes

802.11 / Bluetooth Intel or Lenovo a/b/g, Bluetooth (Optional) ThinkPad a/b/g or Intel 3945abg

Camera 1.4 Megapixe lYes (Select Models) No

Fingerprint Reader Yes (Select Models) No

Microphone Mono Microphone Mono Microphone

Card Reader 4 in 1 4 in 1

Processors Intel Yonah NV Processors945 GM/PM

Intel Yonah NV Processors945 GM

Memory DDRII 667MHz DDRII 667MHz

Warranty 1 year depot (3 year upgrades) 1/3 year depot, 1/3 Year Onsite

Platform Cost -0603 cost tape


ThinkPad Z61e and R60e ComparisonFamily Comparison R60e( 15.1”) Z61e(15.4”W)

Screen Size 15.1” XGA 15.4” WXGA

Screen Type Anti Reflective Anti Reflective

Dimensions/Wgt 332(W)x 269(D)x 37.3-40.2 mm

6.5lbs

357(W)x 263(D)x 37.3 -40.2 mm

6.6lbs

Graphics Integrated Integrated

Battery 6, 9 Cell 6, 9 Cell

Card Slot One PC Card One PC Card


Pointing Device Track Point only Track Point only


USBs & 1394 3 USB 3 USB & 1394

S-Video No Yes

Docking/Port Rep Lenovo USB Port Rep Lenovo USB Port Rep(TBD)

Lenovo Care No No

ThinkVantage Technologies Yes Yes

802.11 / Bluetooth Intel or ThinkPad a/b/g, Bluetooth (Optional) ThinkPad a/b/g or Intel 3945abg, Bluetooth (Select Models)

Camera No No

Fingerprint Reader No No

Microphone Mono Microphone Mono Microphone

Card Reader No 4 in 1

Processors Intel Yonah NV Processors945 GM/940 GML

Intel Yonah NV Processors945 GM


Warranty 1/3 year depot, 1 Year Express 1/3 year depot, 1/3 Year Onsite


ThinkPad R60 vs. Z61m Notebook Comparison

Comparison R60(15.1) Z61m(15.4)

Screen Size 15” XGA , 15” SXGA+ 15.4 ” WXGA, WXGA(300nit), WSXGA+

Screen Type Anti Reflective Anti Reflective

Dimensions/Weight 332(W)x 269(D)x 37.3-40.2 mm

6.5lbs

357(W)x 263(D)x 37.3 -40.2 mm

6.6lbs

Battery 6 and 9 Cell 6 & 9 Cell

Card Slot PC Card/Express Card Slot PC Card/Express Card Slot


USBs & 1394/S-Video/GB/ BT/IR 3/Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes/No 3/Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes

Docking/Port Rep Yes Yes

ThinkVantage Technologies Yes Yes

Camera/Stereo Mic No/No Yes/Yes (Select Models)

Fingerprint Reader Yes (Select Models) Yes (Select Models)

WAN Yes (Select Models) Yes (Select Models)

Roll Cage/APS Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Multi- Card Reader No 4-1

Processors Intel Core Duo Napa and Celeron Processors945 GM/PM

Intel Core Duo Napa and Celeron Processors945 GM/PM

Memory 667MHz 667MHz

Warrant 1yr, 3yr, 4yr depot /on site 1 and 3 year depot / on site

R has mono speakers


3000 N100 vs. ThinkPad Z60t and Z60m Notebook Comparison3000 Family Comparison

N100 (14.1”W and 15.4”W) Z60t (14”W) and Z60m (15.4”W)

Screen Size 14.1” WXGA, 15.4” WXGA, WSXGA+ 14.1” WXGA & 15.4” WXGA, WSXGA+

Screen Type Glossy, Anti Reflective Anti Reflective, Bright Screen (15.4”W)

ID Sliver Top, Silver Bottom, Stylish Design Titanium and Black Cover

Graphics Integrated (14.1”), Discrete 64/128 (15.4”) Integrated (14”W), Discrete 64/128 (15.4”)

Battery 6, 9 Cell 4 & 7 Cell (14”W) and 6 & 9 (15.4W)

Card Slot One PC Card Slot One PC Card (14”W) & PC and One Express Card Slot (15.4”W)


Pointing Device TouchPad Ultra/Nav/TrackPoint

Optical Bay CD, Combo, DVD Multiburner CD(15.4”) Combo, DVD Multiburner

USBs & 1394 4 USBs & 1394 3 USBs & 1394

S-Video Yes Yes

Docking/Port Rep Lenovo USB Port Rep Yes

Lenovo Care Yes No

ThinkVantage Technologies No Yes

802.11 / Bluetooth Intel or Lenovo a/b/g, Bluetooth (Optional) ThinkPad a/b/g only (14”W) Intel or ThinkPad a/b/g (15.4”W), Bluetooth (Optional)

Camera Yes (Select Models) Yes (Select Models)

Fingerprint Reader Yes (Select Models) Yes (Select Models)

Fingerprint Companion Chip No (Authentec) Yes (UPEK)

Mic Yes, Mono Yes, Mono/Stereo

Card Reader 4 in 1 3-1 (14”W), 4-1card reader (15.4”)

Processors Intel Yonah NV ProcessorsCalistoga Chipsets

Intel Yonah NV ProcessorsCalistoga Chipsets


Warranty 1 year depot (3 year upgrades) 1/3 year depot, 1/3 Year Onsite

R has mono speakers

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