what does the P stand for?

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PadThinker · #1 Post by **PadThinker** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:35 pm

so i was reading up on some posts, and ppl mention the laptops that are T41P, X4xP...What does the P stand for? thanks!

qviri · #2 Post by **qviri** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:38 pm

Performance, I think. These laptops would typically have a faster CPU, and, perhaps more importantly, a workstation-class graphics card for stuff like CAD.

Turbo Audi · #3 Post by **Turbo Audi** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:08 pm

qviri wrote:Performance, I think. These laptops would typically have a faster CPU, and, perhaps more importantly, a workstation-class graphics card for stuff like CAD.

I am quite sure it is indeed performance.

#4 Post by **ryengineer** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:19 pm

qviri wrote:These laptops would typically have a faster CPU, and, perhaps more importantly, a workstation-class graphics card for stuff like CAD.

Just to add more, one of the 1st thinkpad with p model (A31p) was the 1st in line to introduce 15 inch UXGA "FlexView" screen display as well.

#5 Post by **K. Eng** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:47 pm

Performance and Price

PadThinker · #6 Post by **PadThinker** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 7:57 pm

so i was on the ibm.com website and saw that the x41 has a "s" next to it. what does the s mean? small? SLOW? hahah. sorry, im a total noob when it comes to thinkpads.

qviri · #7 Post by **qviri** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:51 pm

X41 did not come in an s version. If you meant an X61s, then the "s" is supposedly for "slim". It's a bit smaller than the X61 (thickness and weight-wise), and also offers a lighter - and brighter - UltraLight screen. (Correct me if I'm wrong here - can an X61 get this screen as well?)

The tradeoff is that you get slower, low-voltage CPUs. Which of course are still more than adequate for office tasks, but if you need the latest and greatest, X61s is not for you.

#8 Post by **ryengineer** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:33 pm

Actually they referred X41s to as X41 series that would include tablet and non tablet editions as well. This is not to be confused with "s" we see beside X6x series, the logic behind it, is explained in detail by Matt here: http://www.lenovoblogs.com/insidethebox/?m=200707

tebore · #9 Post by **tebore** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:35 pm

The P is also known for Professional. I think that's what the official designation is. I've heard it called that by reps.

#10 Post by **ryengineer** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:38 pm

tebore wrote:The P is also known for Professional. I think that's what the official designation is. I've heard it called that by reps.

Wikipedia says something else...

#11 Post by **Harryc** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:43 pm

In any documentation that I've seen, 'P' was/is IBM/Lenovo's model designation for their 'mobile workstation' models.

tebore · #12 Post by **tebore** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:52 pm

ryengineer wrote:
tebore wrote:The P is also known for Professional. I think that's what the official designation is. I've heard it called that by reps.
Wikipedia says something else...

Not saying it's wrong but it's not cited. I sometimes notice small mistakes on wiki especially regarding technology history. Genernally Wiki's dead on.

hdahl · #13 Post by **hdahl** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:23 pm

tebore wrote:
ryengineer wrote: Wikipedia says something else...
Not saying it's wrong but it's not cited. I sometimes notice small mistakes on wiki especially regarding technology history. Genernally Wiki's dead on.

In a video from IBM's www site it was said "p for Performance", so shouldn't we just assume that p stands for performance and the rest is just interpretations and derivatives.

Best regards,

Henrik Dahl

hdahl · #14 Post by **hdahl** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:10 pm

hdahl wrote:
tebore wrote: Not saying it's wrong but it's not cited. I sometimes notice small mistakes on wiki especially regarding technology history. Genernally Wiki's dead on.
In a video from IBM's www site it was said "p for Performance", so shouldn't we just assume that p stands for performance and the rest is just interpretations and derivatives.

Best regards,

Henrik Dahl

One more comment:

Let's assume p actually stood for professional, which target audience would you then think the non-p model was meant at?

Best regards,

Henrik Dahl

SaberX · #15 Post by **SaberX** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:57 pm

ryengineer wrote:
qviri wrote:These laptops would typically have a faster CPU, and, perhaps more importantly, a workstation-class graphics card for stuff like CAD.
Just to add more, one of the 1st thinkpad with p model (A31p) was the 1st in line to introduce 15 inch UXGA "FlexView" screen display as well.

Dont forget the A20P/21P/22P's.
I now have the A22P with the 1Ghz cpu and UXGA screen(1600x1200).

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