ThinkPad 390, i Series 1720, i Series 1721
Overview
ThinkPad 390, i Series 1720, i Series 1721: 390: Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz; 390: 12.1" TFT display with 800x600 or 14.1" with 1024x768 resolution.
Historical context
Interfaces: 390: (2) Type II CardBus slots or (1) type III | I1720: (2) Type II CardBus slots or (1) type III | I1721: (2) Type II CardBus slots or (1) type III. Options vary by configuration.
Specifications
Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
- Processor
- 390: Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz; Intel Mobile Pentium II 233 or 266 MHz | I1720: Intel Mobile Pentium II 266 MHz | I1721: Intel Mobile Pentium II 300 MHz
- Memory
- 390: 32MB PC-66 memory standard | I1720: 64MB PC-66 memory standard | I1721: 64MB PC-66 memory standard
- Graphics
- 390: Neomagic MagicMedia256AV with 2.5MB; Neomagic NMA2 Audio controller | I1720: Neomagic MagicMedia256AV with 2.5MB; Neomagic NMA2 Audio controller | I1721: Neomagic MagicMedia256AV with 2.5MB; Neomagic NMA2 Audio controller
- Storage
- 390: 3.2 or 4.3GB HDD | I1720: 4.3 or 5.4GB HDD | I1721: 4.3 or 5.4GB HDD
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight1
- Display
- 390: 12.1" TFT display with 800x600 or 14.1" with 1024x768 resolution | I1720: 13.3" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution | I1721: 14.1" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery2
- Ports
- 390: (2) Type II CardBus slots or (1) type III | I1720: (2) Type II CardBus slots or (1) type III | I1721: (2) Type II CardBus slots or (1) type III
- Connectivity
- 390: IrDA 1.1 | I1720: Lucent 56K Modem | I1721: Lucent 56K Modem
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features1
- Positioning
- 390: Notebook | I1720: Notebook | I1721: Notebook
Manuals
2 documentsThinkPad Notebooks 1992–2001 withdrawn
Official source · 1.2 MB
Open PDFReference details
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Drivers & Software
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Audio9
Audio driver diskette for DOS - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Audio driver diskette for OS/2 Warp - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Audio driver diskette for OS/2 Warp - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Audio driver diskette for Windows 3.1 - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Audio driver diskette for Windows 3.1 - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Audio driver for Windows 95/98 - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Audio driver for Windows 95/98 - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Audio driver for Windows NT 4.0 - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Audio driver package for Windows NT - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Graphics and video7
Monitor File for Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP - ThinkPad General
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Video driver (NM2200) for OS/2 Warp - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Video driver (NM2200) for OS/2 Warp - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Video driver (NM2200) for Windows 3.1 - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Video driver (NM2200) for Windows 3.1 - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Video driver for Windows 95/98/Me - ThinkPad 390, 172x, 1400 (2611)
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Video driver for Windows NT 4.0 - ThinkPad 390, i Series 1700
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Networking1
ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet - Files
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Bluetooth and modem13
Lotus MDM file for internal Lucent modems - ThinkPad General
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Modem country select package for Windows 95 - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Modem country select package for Windows 95 - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Modem driver diskette for DOS - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Modem driver diskette for DOS - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Modem driver diskette for OS/2 - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Modem driver diskette for OS/2 Warp - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Modem driver diskette for Windows 3.1 - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Modem driver diskette for Windows 3.1 - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Modem driver for Windows 95/98 - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Modem driver for Windows NT - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Modem ring diskette for Windows 95/98/Me - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Modem ring driver for Windows 95/98/Me - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Power and battery3
APM Support Diskette for Windows NT - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90APM Support Diskette for Windows NT 4.0 - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Fuel Gauge utility for Windows NT - ThinkPad 390
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Keyboard and pointing devices4
TrackPoint Accessibility driver for Windows 98/SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 - ThinkPad
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90TrackPoint driver disk I for OS/2 - ThinkPad General
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90TrackPoint driver for Windows XP, 2000 - ThinkPad
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90TrackPoint driver I for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT - ThinkPad General
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Optical drives1
USB and FireWire2
8MB USB Memory Key - Files
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90MultiPort USB Hub - Files for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Operating system and updates5
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 for Windows 2000, XP - Desktops / Notebooks
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90REGDEL - Windows 95 fix for no logon prompt
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Windows 95/98 installation supplement files - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Windows installation supplement files for Windows Me - ThinkPad General
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Windows XP installation supplement files - ThinkPad General
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Applications and utilities20
CardSoft for DOS - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90CardSoft PCMCIA drivers for DOS - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90CardWizard for Windows 3.1 - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90CardWizard for Windows 3.1 - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90CardWorks for Windows 95 - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Configuration utility for Windows Me - ThinkPad 390
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90DVD video player upgrade for Windows Me - ThinkPad 1400, 1500 (2611, 2621, 2651), 390/E/X, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90DVD-Video player upgrade for Windows 2000 - ThinkPad 390, 172x, 1400 (2611), 1500(2611)
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90DVD-Video player upgrade for Windows 95/98/2000 - ThinkPad 390/E/X, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90NiMH battery conditioning tool - ThinkPad 390/E/X
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90OS/2 Warp 4 updated installation diskettes - ThinkPad General
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90PC Card Director for OS/2 - ThinkPad General
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Portable Drive Bay - Files
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Portable Drive Bay 2000 driver - ThinkPad General
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90RingCentral Fax - ThinkPad 390/E, 1400, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Utility driver for DOS - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Utility driver for DOS - ThinkPad 390E
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Utility driver for Windows 2000/XP - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Utility driver for Windows 95/98 - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Warm Swap Driver for Windows 95/98 - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Recovery1
Patch for ConfigSafe version 2.00.06 or earlier - ThinkPad General
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90BIOS & Firmware
3 packagesOptical drives2
CD-ROM firmware update utility (Bootable diskette) - ThinkPad General
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90CD-ROM firmware update utility diskette - ThinkPad General
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90BIOS and UEFI1
BIOS Update (Diskette) - ThinkPad 390, 172x
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91921dc3538d151c628d880b1e3ae6d9db643ceb2c06a8856b36ea12b9788d90Research & references
ThinkWiki: 390 ThinkWiki: I1720 ThinkWiki: I1721 (Community source)
Date sources & variant notes
Profile sources
- Processor: 390: Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz; Intel Mobile Pentium II 233 or 266 MHz | I1720: Intel Mobile Pentium II 266 MHz | I1721: Intel Mobile Pentium II 300 MHz
Exact model community specification; alternatives vary by configuration and may include documented upgrades. Not all listed options were fitted together.
ThinkWiki — Category:390 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1720 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1721 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Graphics: 390: Neomagic MagicMedia256AV with 2.5MB; Neomagic NMA2 Audio controller | I1720: Neomagic MagicMedia256AV with 2.5MB; Neomagic NMA2 Audio controller | I1721: Neomagic MagicMedia256AV with 2.5MB; Neomagic NMA2 Audio controller
Exact model community specification; alternatives vary by configuration and may include documented upgrades. Not all listed options were fitted together.
ThinkWiki — Category:390 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1720 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1721 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Display: 390: 12.1" TFT display with 800x600 or 14.1" with 1024x768 resolution | I1720: 13.3" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution | I1721: 14.1" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
Exact model community specification; alternatives vary by configuration and may include documented upgrades. Not all listed options were fitted together.
ThinkWiki — Category:390 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1720 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1721 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Memory: 390: 32MB PC-66 memory standard | I1720: 64MB PC-66 memory standard | I1721: 64MB PC-66 memory standard
Exact model community specification; alternatives vary by configuration and may include documented upgrades. Not all listed options were fitted together.
ThinkWiki — Category:390 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1720 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1721 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Storage: 390: 3.2 or 4.3GB HDD | I1720: 4.3 or 5.4GB HDD | I1721: 4.3 or 5.4GB HDD
Exact model community specification; alternatives vary by configuration and may include documented upgrades. Not all listed options were fitted together.
ThinkWiki — Category:390 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1720 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1721 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Connectivity: 390: IrDA 1.1 | I1720: Lucent 56K Modem | I1721: Lucent 56K Modem
Exact-model community list of alternatives; some items are optional or fitted only to selected models. Do not assume every listed item is installed.
ThinkWiki — Category:390 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1720 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1721 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Ports: 390: (2) Type II CardBus slots or (1) type III | I1720: (2) Type II CardBus slots or (1) type III | I1721: (2) Type II CardBus slots or (1) type III
Exact-model community list of alternatives; some items are optional or fitted only to selected models. Do not assume every listed item is installed.
ThinkWiki — Category:390 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1720 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations · ThinkWiki — Category:I1721 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Positioning: 390: Notebook | I1720: Notebook | I1721: Notebook
Exact model community specification; alternatives vary by configuration and may include documented upgrades. Not all listed options were fitted together.
ThinkWiki — ThinkPad History · IBM-era exact model row, month-year column; event subtype not stated - Documented by: November 1998
390: month-year listed by the community history; not independently established as announcement versus availability, and no worldwide-first claim.
ThinkWiki — ThinkPad History · IBM-era exact model row, month-year column; event subtype not stated - Availability: November 1998
390; United States; availability of listed 2626-20U/50U/70U configuration(s), not a worldwide first-launch claim.
IBM Personal Systems Reference — twbook.pdf · PDF page 35; 390; availability column; 2626-20U/50U/70U - Availability: November 1998
ThinkPad i Series 1720; United States; availability November 1998 for 2627-720, the exact type-model printed in the page column. Not a worldwide-first claim.
IBM Personal Systems Reference — tiwbook.pdf · PDF page 20; i Series 1720; type-model 2627-720 and November 1998 availability - Documented by: July 1999
I1720: month-year listed by the community history; not independently established as announcement versus availability, and no worldwide-first claim.
ThinkWiki — ThinkPad History · IBM-era exact model row, month-year column; event subtype not stated - Documented by: July 1999
I1721: month-year listed by the community history; not independently established as announcement versus availability, and no worldwide-first claim.
ThinkWiki — ThinkPad History · IBM-era exact model row, month-year column; event subtype not stated
Identity, dates & original listings
Names & variants: ThinkPad 390 / ThinkPad i Series 1720 / ThinkPad i Series 1721
- Lenovo retired-product model selector Official source
- ThinkWiki model history Community source