IBM ThinkPad 310 explained

IBM Thinkpad 310
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Type:	Notebook Computer
Os:	Windows 95
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Memory:	16-32 MB

IBM ThinkPad 310 was a notebook computer series introduced in 1997 by the IBM corporation into the market as part of their ThinkPad laptop series. It was succeeded by the ThinkPad 380 series.

Features

All models shipped with Windows 95 OSR2 but were capable of running up to Windows XP, if they have a sufficient RAM upgrade, as well as several Linux variations. They could also run older operating systems such as Windows 3.1.

All models featured a Socket 7 Intel Pentium I or MMX processor running at 133 to 166 MHz, a CT-65550 video chip with 1 MB of video memory, and a Yamaha YMF715 audio controller. The standard memory size was 16 MB, with up to 32 MB max if upgraded.

The ThinkPad models ending with a D included a CD-ROM drive; the rest included a 1.44 MB floppy disk drive. Models with a CD-ROM drive had a proprietary external floppy disk drive port on the back.

Models

• IBM ThinkPad 310 — The base model released only in Europe, it featured an Intel Pentium I running at 133 MHz, 16 MB of soldered EDO RAM, standard 1.08 GB hard drive, and a non-removable 1.44MB floppy disk drive. It also had an 11.3" 800x600 DSTN display with the additional option of an 11.3" 800x600 TFT display. Other features included: NiHM battery, Trackpoint, (2) Type II CardBus slots or (1) type III.
• IBM ThinkPad 310D — Released alongside the 310 but available worldwide, it had essentially the same specifications as the base 310 model, with the only difference of a CD-ROM drive over the 1.44 floppy disk drive. It also only had an 11.3" 800x600 DSTN display over the base 310's additional TFT display option.
• IBM ThinkPad 310E — Made available late 1997, the E had a few new features. It featured an Intel Pentium MMX 166 MHz processor, 16 MB of soldered EDO RAM, 1.6 or 2.1 GB hard drive size options, and a 1.44 MB floppy disk drive. It came with a larger 12.1" 800x600 DSTN display with the additional option of an 11.3" 800x600 TFT display. It also came with a NiHM battery which could last up to 2.8 hours on one charge.^[1] Other features included: Trackpoint, (2) Type II CardBus slots or (1) type III.
• IBM ThinkPad 310ED^{[2] [3] [4]} — The last model in the series also available late 1997, it was basically the same as the 310E, with the only difference of a CD-ROM drive and only offering a 12.1" 800x600 DSTN display option. The 310ED introduced the additional option to come standard with 32 MB of ram.

Comparison

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IntroductionDate	WithdrawalDate	BasePrice	DisplayOptions		Resolution	CPU	Memory	VideoController	AudioController	Hard DriveOptions			MiscInfo
DSTN			TFT
310(EMEA)	Jun 1997	Jan 1998	?	11.3"Color	11.3"Color	640x480800x600	Pentium I - 133 MHz66 MHz Bus 256 KB cache	16-64 MB60 ns EDO	CT655501 MB DRAM PCI 2.1	YamahaYMF715	1.08GB	2.1GB		1.44 MB FDDNiHM Battery - 2.5 hr
310D(EMEA)			?	12.1"Color	12.1"Color									Ext. 1.44 MB FDD10x CD-ROM NiHM Battery - 2.5 hr
310E(EMEA)	Nov 1997	Jul 1998	?	12.1"Color	11.3"Color		Pentium I - 133 or 150 MHzMMX 66 MHz bus 256 KB cache				1.6GB	2.1GB	3.2GB	1.44 MB FDDNiHM Battery - 3 hr
310ED(EMEA)			?	12.1"Color	-									Ext. 1.44 MB FDD10x CD-ROM NiHM Battery - 3 hr
310E(EMEA) (Spring 1998)	Mar 1998	Sep 1998	?	12.1"Color	12.1"Color		Pentium I - 166 MHz MMX 66 MHz bus 256 KB cache				2.1GB	3.2GB		1.44 MB FDDNiHM Battery - 3 hr
310ED(EMEA) (Spring 1998)			?	12.1"Color	-									Ext. 1.44 MB FDD20-8x CD-ROM NiHM Battery - 3 hr
310ED(Retail)	Nov 1997	Sep 1998	?	12.1"Color	-		Pentium I - 133 or 166 MHzMMX 66 MHz bus 256 KB cache				1.6GB	2.1GB	3.2GB	Ext. 1.44 MB FDD 10x or 20-8x CD-ROM NiHM Battery - 3 hr

External links

• Thinkwiki.de - 310
• Thinkwiki.org - 310

Notes and References

1. Web site: IBM ThinkPad 310E 2600 - 12.1" - P MMX - Win95 - 16 MB RAM - 2.1 GB Series Specs. CNET. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515235051/https://www.cnet.com/products/ibm-thinkpad-310e-2600-12-1-p-mmx-win95-16-mb-ram-2-1-gb-series/. 15 May 2020.
2. News: Manes. Stephen. 1998-03-24. PERSONAL COMPUTERS; Low-Cost Portables With Personality. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-04-19. 0362-4331.
3. Web site: Karhu. Tuomas. IBM ThinkPad 310 ED. 2021-04-19. Tivi. fi.
4. Web site: Блокнотные ПК для охотников за дешевизной. 2021-04-19. osp.ru. en.