IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15"
Resolution
1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
CPU
Intel Pentium III-M 1.2 GHz
GPU
AGP 4x - ATI Mobility Radeon
RAM
128 MB
Storage
48 GB HDD
Battery Capacity
3.2 Ah

Get the key specs, technical data, ratings and full review of IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653) all in one place. Compare your selected model with other alternatives and give your decision on the best laptop a solid base with our comprehensive overview.

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33 cm x 27.2 cm x 4.6 cm
Weight 3.5 kg
Colour Black
DISPLAY IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
Screen Size (Type) 15"
Screen Resolution 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Widescreen No
Compliant Standards CSA, VCCI-II, FCC-B, MPR-II, CISPR22 Class B, IEC950, NOM, BCIQ, CCIB, UL1950, SASO
PROCESSOR IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
CPU Intel Pentium III-M 1.2 GHz
Cache L2 - 512 KB - Advanced Transfer Cache
Front Side Bus 133 MHz
Chipset Intel 830MP
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology
MEMORY IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
RAM 128 MB
Max RAM Supported 1 GB
RAM Type SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 133 MHz
Rated Speed 133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 144-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 48 GB HDD
Optical Drive 1 x CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo removable
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD)
Write Speed 4x
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 4x
Compliant Standards 2nd generation, Kodak PhotoCD, CD-DA, CD-XA, CDi, Video CD
AUDIO & VIDEO IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AGP 4x - ATI Mobility Radeon
Video Memory 32 MB DDR SDRAM
Video Output Supported NTSC, PAL
Supported Display Graphics VGA (640x480), XGA (1024x768), SVGA (800x600), SXGA (1280x1024), UXGA (1600x1200)
Sound Microphone
Signal Processor Intel 830MP
Compliant Standards Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster 16/Pro, DirectSound, DirectSound3D, AC '97
COMMUNICATIONS IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11b
Wireless Controller CDC
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Remote Management Protocol DMI 2.0
MODEM
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92, Hayes AT command set
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
BATTERY IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
Technology Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 3.2 Ah
Battery Life Up to 2.5 hours
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
Input AC 110/220 V ± 10% (50/60 Hz)
Output 72 Watt
Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
INPUT IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
Expansion Bays 2 x front accessible - (1 free)
Slots 2 x memory (1 free)
1 x CardBus (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 4 pin USB Type A
1 x serial - RS-264D - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x infrared IrDA
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10/100 - RJ-45
1 x docking / port replicator
1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone mono 3.5 mm
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) 6 PIN FireWire
1 x display / video - S-video input - 4 pin mini-DIN
1 x display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN
SOFTWARE IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 2000
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Acrobat Reader, ConfigSafe, Lotus SmartSuite Millennium, PC Doctor, IBM Update Connector, Lotus Notes Client 5, MediaMatics DVD Express, VERITAS RecordNow MAX, MGI VideoWave 4, Access ThinkPad III
MISCELLANEOUS IBM ThinkPad A30p (2653)
Cables Included S-Video - composite cable
Integrated Options Stereo speakers, keyboard, display, TrackPoint
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Security Chip
Compliant Standards ACPI 2.0, ACPI 1.0b, FCC Class B certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 80%
Max Altitude Operating 3 km
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - carry-in
Technical support - phone consulting - 3 years

Similar Laptops

Other IBM Laptops

Other projects: