IBM ThinkPad 310
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.
![]() IBM ThinkPad 310ED | |
Manufacturer | IBM |
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Introduced | 1997 |
Discontinued | Late 1997 |
Processor | Intel Pentium I/Pentium I MMX |
Frequency | 133-166 MHz |
Memory | 16-32 MB EDO RAM |
Features
All models shipped with Windows 95 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. Ones that had 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 — 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.
Model | Release | Display Options | Video Controller | Audio Controller | CPU | RAM | HDD | Floppy/CD Drive |
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310 | June 1997 | 11.3" 800x600 DSTN
11.3" 800x600 TFT |
CT-65550/1 MB | Yamaha YMF715 | Intel Pentium I 133 MHz | 16 MB | 1.08 GB | 1.44 MB FDD |
310D | June 1997 | 11.3" 800x600 DSTN | CT-65550/1 MB | Yamaha YMF715 | Intel Pentium I 133 MHz | 16 MB | 340 MB
540MB |
CD-ROM Drive |
310E | Nov 1997 | 12.1" 800x600 DSTN
11.3" 800x600 TFT |
CT-65550/1 MB | Yamaha YMF715 | Intel Pentium I MMX
165 MHz |
16 MB | 340 MB
540 MB |
1.44 MB FDD |
310ED | Nov 1997 | 12.1" 800x600 DSTN | CT-65550/1 MB | Yamaha YMF715 | Intel Pentium I MMX
165 MHz |
16 MB
32 MB |
340 MB
540 MB |
CD-ROM Drive |
Note - the "D" in the model number signifies the machine had the updated chassis with provision for fitment of a CD-ROM drive, or when using an adapter plate, an internal floppy disk drive. The models without the "D" didn't officially come with the updated chassis. |
References
- "IBM ThinkPad 310E 2600 - 12.1" - P MMX - Win95 - 16 MB RAM - 2.1 GB Series Specs". CNET. Archived from the original on 15 May 2020.