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 310
IBM ThinkPad 310ED
Manufacturer
TypeNotebook Computer
Release dateJune 1997; 27 years ago (1997-06)
Introductory priceStarting at US$1,600 (equivalent to $3,037 in 2023)
Operating system
CPU
Pentium I @ 133 or 165 MHz
Memory16-32 MB

Features

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All models shipped with Windows 95 OSR2 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. Models with a CD-ROM drive had a proprietary external floppy disk drive port on the back.

Models

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  • 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[2][3][4] — 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.

Comparison

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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. For more detailed specifications and most model versions: https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/twbook.pdf
Model Introduction

Date

Withdrawal

Date

Base

Price

Display

Options

Resolution CPU Memory Video

Controller

Audio

Controller

Hard Drive

Options

Misc

Info

DSTN TFT
310

(EMEA)

Jun 1997 Jan 1998 ? 11.3"

Color

11.3"

Color

640x480

800x600

Pentium I - 133 MHz

66 MHz Bus

256 KB cache

16-64 MB

60 ns

EDO

CT65550

1 MB DRAM

PCI 2.1

Yamaha

YMF715

1.08GB 2.1GB 1.44 MB FDD

NiHM Battery - 2.5 hr

310D

(EMEA)

? 12.1"

Color

12.1"

Color

Ext. 1.44 MB FDD

10x CD-ROM

NiHM Battery - 2.5 hr

310E

(EMEA)

Nov 1997 Jul 1998 ? 12.1"

Color

11.3"

Color

Pentium I - 133 or 150 MHz

MMX

66 MHz bus

256 KB cache

1.6GB 2.1GB 3.2GB 1.44 MB FDD

NiHM Battery - 3 hr

310ED

(EMEA)

? 12.1"

Color

- Ext. 1.44 MB FDD

10x CD-ROM

NiHM Battery - 3 hr

310E

(EMEA)

(Spring 1998)

Mar 1998 Sep 1998 ? 12.1"

Color

12.1"

Color

Pentium I - 166 MHz

MMX

66 MHz bus

256 KB cache

2.1GB 3.2GB 1.44 MB FDD

NiHM Battery - 3 hr

310ED

(EMEA)

(Spring 1998)

? 12.1"

Color

- Ext. 1.44 MB FDD

20-8x CD-ROM

NiHM Battery - 3 hr

310ED

(Retail)

Nov 1997 Sep 1998 ? 12.1"

Color

- Pentium I - 133 or 166 MHz

MMX

66 MHz bus

256 KB cache

1.6GB 2.1GB 3.2GB Ext. 1.44 MB FDD

10x or 20-8x CD-ROM

NiHM Battery - 3 hr

References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ Manes, Stephen (1998-03-24). "PERSONAL COMPUTERS; Low-Cost Portables With Personality". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  3. ^ Karhu, Tuomas. "IBM ThinkPad 310 ED". Tivi (in Finnish). Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  4. ^ "Блокнотные ПК для охотников за дешевизной". osp.ru. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
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