IBM R32 Laptop User Manual


 
IBM ThinkVantage Technologies
IBM has launched a new ‘Think’ strategy to recognise a new approach to end-user computing. It’s an approach that goes beyond
‘just the box’ and instead helps customers with issues such as implementing new technology and software, reducing downtime and
support complexity.
Most analysts agree that of total end-user computing costs, less than 20% covers hardware and software, with about 80% going to
deploying, managing and supporting PCs. IBM and its Business Partners can help customers lower that 80%. With “Think”, IBM is
committed to expanding its tradition of innovation beyond products to business solutions, and from notebooks to an entire portfolio
of technologically advanced offerings.
"...it is IBM's ability to design, build, and manage the parts into whole solutions that positions it as the IT industry's most formidable
and influential player." - Intelligent Enterprise (January 2002)
"After surveying 385 multi-vendor end-users and conducting a comprehensive on-site review of IBM's quality initiatives, IBM is the
industry's quality leader" - Technology Business Review (October 2000)
Innovative ThinkVantage Technologies help customers in:
• managing the cost of deploying new end-user systems
• providing secure technology implementation
• implementing new technologies (like wireless computing)
• lowering IT costs and increasing productivity
Some examples include:
IBM Embedded Security Subsystem: the industry’s first hardware- and software-
based security offering consisting of an integrated security chip and downloadable
IBM Client Security Software
Rapid Restore PC: one-button recovery solution for your operating system,
applications and user data in the event of a software failure
ImageUltra Builder: creates, simplifies and manages images to eliminate the need
for manual application installation
System Migration Assistant: facilitates moving or upgrading clients by saving user
settings, so no re-creation is necessary
Access Connections: simplifies management of multiple connectivity environments
for easy switching and saving of settings
Access IBM: simplifies access to a universe of online and on-system information,
resources, and helps to set up, learn about and enhance your computer
ThinkVantage Technologies are designed to help businesses get ahead. Use this guide to learn more about what IBM offers and
how you, as an IBM Business Partner, can help your customers get ahead. Our products have won over 1,100 awards related to
leadership design, ease of use and management with innovations such as IBM TrackPoint, HDD Shock Absorber, UltraNav and
the ingenious ThinkLight. All of which result in a better computing experience for end users. Make it count for you.
Think strategy ibm.com/pc/europe/think
Client security solutions ibm.com/pc/europe/security
Client data migration and manageability solutions ibm.com/pc/europe/migration
Client wireless solutions ibm.com/pc/europe/wireless
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And the winner is...
As of the end of 2002, IBM
ThinkPad notebooks had won
a staggering 1,000 national
and international awards for
design, performance and
usability. And the awards list
grows monthly. As for
NetVista desktops, they have
already collected over 100
awards after three years on
the market.