ThinkPad 25th anniversary edition
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| Also known as | ThinkPad 25th anniversary edition |
|---|---|
| Developer | Lenovo |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| Type | Classic Business Laptop |
| Release date | 2017 |
| Introductory price | $1,899.00 |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
| CPU | 7th Gen Intel Core i7-7500U (2.7Ghz, 4MB) |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe SSD |
| Display | 14" FHD antiglare (1920 x 1080) IPS multitouch |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX 2GB GDDR5 |
| Sound | Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium |
| Input | Match-on-Chip Touch fingerprint reader Windows Hello with facial recognition Classic ThinkPad Keyboard With Blue Enter Key Special edition ThinkPad logo |
| Camera | 720p HD IR Camera with dual array (noise cancelling) microphones |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Connectivity | 3 x USB 3.0 1 x USB-C with Intel Thunderbolt 3 1 x 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Mechanical docking 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD, MMC, SDHC, SDXC) Smart Card Reader |
| Power | 48 Whr up to 13.9 hours of battery life |
| Dimensions | 336.6 mm x 232.5 mm x 19.95 mm 13.25" x 9.15" x .79" |
| Weight | 3.48 lbs / 1.6 kg |
The Lenovo ThinkPad 25th anniversary edition is a laptop manufactured by Lenovo for the 25th anniversary of the ThinkPad line.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Development
[edit]The idea for what would become the ThinkPad 25th anniversary edition was first shared on Lenovo's "Design Matters" blog in June 2015 by David Hill showing renders of a "Retro ThinkPad."[8][9][10] Several subsequent posts on the blog asked readers to answer poll questions to guage interest and features they wanted to see on this possible design.[11][12][13][14][15] On June 21, 2017, the ThinkPad 25th anniversary edition was officially confirmed on the "Design Matters" blog.[16] Leaked images showcased the hardware in September 2017[17][18] before it officially was made available for purchase in limited quantities in October 5, 2017.[19]
Hardware
[edit]This model was based on a ThinkPad T470 model and has a limited compatibility of case parts.
It came packaged with several extras such as additional TrackPoint caps and a special 25th anniversary edition of book ThinkPad Design: Spirit & Essence written by David Hill.[20]
References
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- ^ Warren, Tom (2017-10-05). "Lenovo unveils retro ThinkPad for 25th anniversary". The Verge. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ Ngo, Allen. "Lenovo ThinkPad 25 Anniversary Edition Laptop Review". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ "Lenovo ThinkPad 25 Anniversary Edition Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ Howse, Brett. "ThinkPad Anniversary Edition 25: Limited Edition ThinkPad Goes Retro". www.anandtech.com. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ Piltch, Avram (2017-10-05). "Lenovo ThinkPad 25 - Full Review and Benchmarks". LaptopMag. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ Dignan, Larry. "Lenovo's ThinkPad turns 25: Here are 25 facts to mark the anniversary". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ "ThinkPad Time Machine?". Lenovo Blog. Archived from the original on 2017-05-20. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Lenovo wants you to decide if it should build this retro ThinkPad". Engadget. 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Altavilla, Dave. "Lenovo Looks For Feedback On ThinkPad X300 Retro Design With Modern Chops". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Weigh in on Retro ThinkPad". Lenovo Blog. Archived from the original on 2017-05-09. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Retro ThinkPad Survey 2: Displays, Keyboard, and More". Lenovo Blog. Archived from the original on 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Retro ThinkPad Survey 3: What's Under the Hood?". Lenovo Blog. Archived from the original on 2017-06-02. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Retro ThinkPad Survey 4: Miscellaneous". Lenovo Blog. Archived from the original on 2017-05-23. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Retro ThinkPad: Time to Think". Lenovo Blog. Archived from the original on 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Retro ThinkPad: It's Alive". Lenovo Blog. Archived from the original on 2019-04-26. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Casey, Henry T. (2017-09-25). "Lenovo's 25th Anniversary ThinkPad Leaked". Laptop Mag. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Coppock, Mark (2017-09-15). "First image leaks of Retro ThinkPad show off its old-school style". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Parrish, Kevin (2017-10-05). "It's real! Lenovo unveils 25th Anniversary ThinkPad with retro keyboard, styling". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Churbuck, David (2017-11-15). "25 Years of ThinkPad". Churbuck.com. Retrieved 2025-07-05.