IBM · 1992
IBM ThinkPad 700C
The first ThinkPad, with the red TrackPoint nub in the middle of the keyboard.
Then vs now
| Maker | IBM |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Processor | Intel 486SLC, 25 MHz |
| Memory | 4 MB |
| Storage | 120 MB hard disk |
| Launch price | $4,350 (about $9,730 in 2024 dollars) |
| Big in | USA, worldwide business |
Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).
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When did the IBM ThinkPad 700C come out?
The IBM ThinkPad 700C was released in 1992 by IBM.
How much did the IBM ThinkPad 700C cost when it was new?
About $4,350 for the base model at launch, roughly $9,730 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the IBM ThinkPad 700C have?
4 MB of memory and a Intel 486SLC processor at 25 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 2,048 times more memory.
How many people had the IBM ThinkPad 700C as their first computer?
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Where was the IBM ThinkPad 700C popular?
It was especially popular in USA, worldwide business.
Can you still buy the IBM ThinkPad 700C?
Only second-hand. Working units turn up on eBay and at retro computing fairs; boxed, tested machines cost the most. Check sold listings rather than asking prices to judge what one is worth.