IBM ThinkPad R40: A Time Capsule of Design Ideas

While the R40 might appear uninteresting, there is a lot going on in terms of its design that makes it an excellent time capsule of ThinkPad engineering. Hardware Maintenance Manual: https://thinkpads.com/support/hmm/hmm... Related news articles: https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/articl... https://www.forbes.com/2003/01/28/cx_...   / laptopretrospe1   https://laptopretrospective.com Looking for one yourself? Check eBay and your local classifieds. By purchasing from the links below, as an eBay Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases that go to supporting the channel. eBay: https://ebay.us/SyO8aT Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:02 R40 and T41 Compared 2:30 Interview Segment 6:18 Unique Features 7:49 Specs and Configuration 10:09 The TrackPoint Cap 10:51 Ports and Features 12:33 Disassembly 16:26 ThinkPad Port Replicator II 18:11 Exploring the R40 18:34 Conclusions #ThinkPad #Retro #Computers