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IBM RS/6000 Notebook 860 Offers Power and Performance in a Rugged, Robust
Mobile Workstation
October 8, 1996
Announcement Number: 196-248
At a Glance
This system places workstation power and performance at your fingertips
with features that include:
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Rugged mobile packaging of desktop workstation performance
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PowerPC 603e 166MHz microprocessor
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TFT display (12.1 inches, measured diagonally) with 1024 x 768 resolution
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Fast graphics performance
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System memory up to 96MB
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Up to 2.0GB internal hard disk drive
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Integrated keyboard with TrackPoint III; three-button external mouse, standard
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Integrated CD-ROM (2x), stereo speakers, and microphone
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SCSI-2, parallel, serial, external display all standard
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Energy Star compliant
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Operating system supported:
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AIX Version 4.1.5 for Clients
Overview
A more powerful, more robust notebook workstation is now available in
the RS/6000(TM) family for mission-critical workstation applications. The
RS/6000 Notebook 860 offers fast CPU performance, a large display, fast
graphics performance, and large disk capability to workstation mobile users.
Enhancements from the ThinkPad(R) Power Series 850(TM) include:
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PowerPC 603e(TM) 166MHz microprocessor that offers faster CPU performance.
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Large size, 12.1-inch (maximum viewable area measured diagonally) active
matrix Thin Film Transistor (TFT) color display for improved 1024 x 768
resolution. An external monitor of up to 1280 x 1024 resolution can be
connected.
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Built-in GT20 Graphics Adapter for improved graphics performance, featuring
video input capability, with motion video capture and play back.
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Increased internal hard disk drive capability up to 2.0GB capacity.
RS/6000 Notebook 860 features include:
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32MB base memory expandable to 96MB
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Integrated CD-ROM drive (2x)
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PCMCIA slots (two Type II) available for telecommunications
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SCSI-2 port available for external device connection
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Space-saving keyboard with an integrated TrackPoint III(TM) (two button)
pointing device; external three-button standard
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Built-in stereo speakers and microphone
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Power management functions incorporated with operating systems
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Energy Star compliant
By offering IBM's award-winning AIX(R) operating system, users can choose
from thousands of outstanding industry-leading applications.
Intended Customers
The RS/6000 Notebook 860 is intended for the following customers/applications:
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Drawing view and analysis for MCAD/ECAD user
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Portable sales tools for business partners/ISVs
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Map view and analysis for GIS user, GAS, and TELCOM
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Hospital Patient Care user
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On-site consulting user, application development
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Mobile workplace, work at home
Key Prerequisites
RS/6000 Notebook 860 requires the following operating system:
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AIX Version 4.1.5 for Clients
Planned Availability Date
November 8, 1996