Lenovo Transform: 25 Years of ThinkPad Models and Their History (Gallery)

Richard Hay, Senior Content Producer

June 21, 2017

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Lenovo Transform: 25 Years of ThinkPad Models and Their History (Gallery)

 

Earlier this week I was in New York City for Lenovo Transform where the company made announcements in two key enterprise/business related areas for their new data center offerings and PC as a Service (PCaaS) including the new ThinkStation P320 Tiny desktop computer.

Although Transform was not a consumer event, there was a great display of several ThinkPad laptops because the company is celebrating 25 years of the brand in 2017. This October, which is the official anniversary month, they are planning to release a limited edition commemorative model that will take from both the brand's past and look to its future.

I shared several images of these devices on Twitter during the event and the reaction from those who have used the ThinkPad was great and understandable as they were truly iconic in many ways.

 

 

 

 

The walk down memory lane was terrific and I certainly used more than one of these models over my many years in the Navy. Those early hefty models could take a beating and just keep working. I hope you enjoy the gallery - let us know about your favorite ThinkPad from over the years in the comments below.

Note: The author ​was provided transportation and accommodations by Lenovo to attend Transform in New York City.

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About the Author

Richard Hay

Senior Content Producer, IT Pro Today (Informa Tech)

I served for 29 plus years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in November 2011. My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well with what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.

My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and WindowsObserver.com is the result of the work I have done on that site since 1995.

In January 2010 my community contributions were recognized by Microsoft when I received my first Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the Windows Operating System. Since then I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP each subsequent year since that initial award. I am also a member of the inaugural group of Windows Insider MVPs which began in 2016.

I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST for 10 years and 317 episodes and now host a new podcast called Faith, Tech, and Space. 

I began contributing to Penton Technology websites in January 2015 and in April 2017 I was hired as the Senior Content Producer for Penton Technology which is now Informa Tech. In that role, I contribute to ITPro Today and cover operating systems, enterprise technology, and productivity.

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