ThinkPad S30
Overview
A compact 10.4-inch notebook whose keyboard projects beyond the narrow body. The original consumer i Series s30 combined a glossy Mirage Black lid with an ultra-low-voltage 600 MHz Pentium III. Matte-black Windows 2000 business configurations followed in Japan.
Historical context
Its launch presentation emphasized a full-size keyboard, battery endurance and 802.11b networking rather than an internal optical drive. IBM Japan ended s30 production in March 2002 and described a future consolidation with the X series, bringing together the s30’s mobility and the X series’ business focus.
Specifications
Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
- Processor
- Intel Mobile Pentium III 600 MHz CPU
- Memory
- 128MB PC-100 memory standard
- Graphics
- Silicon Motion Lynx3DM with 4MB
- Storage
- 20GB HDD
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight1
- Display
- 10.4" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery2
- Ports
- CF Card slot
- Connectivity
- CDC slot with Modem Daughter Card (MDC); 10/100 Intel Ethernet and FireWire combo card; 802.11b Wireless LAN card
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features1
- Positioning
- Subnotebook
Manuals
1 documentsDrivers & Software
0 packagesNo software linked to this exact entry yet.
BIOS & Firmware
0 packagesNo firmware linked to this exact entry yet.
Research & references
ThinkWiki: S30 (Community source)
Date sources & variant notes
Profile sources
- Processor: Intel Mobile Pentium III 600 MHz CPU
Exact model community specification; alternatives vary by configuration and may include documented upgrades. Not all listed options were fitted together.
ThinkWiki — Category:S30 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Graphics: Silicon Motion Lynx3DM with 4MB
Exact model community specification; alternatives vary by configuration and may include documented upgrades. Not all listed options were fitted together.
ThinkWiki — Category:S30 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Display: 10.4" 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:S30 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Memory: 128MB PC-100 memory standard
Exact model community specification; alternatives vary by configuration and may include documented upgrades. Not all listed options were fitted together.
ThinkWiki — Category:S30 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Storage: 20GB HDD
Exact model community specification; alternatives vary by configuration and may include documented upgrades. Not all listed options were fitted together.
ThinkWiki — Category:S30 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Connectivity: CDC slot with Modem Daughter Card (MDC); 10/100 Intel Ethernet and FireWire combo card; 802.11b Wireless LAN card
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:S30 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Ports: CF Card slot
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:S30 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Positioning: Subnotebook
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 - Announcement: 23 May 2001
Japan: original ThinkPad i Series s30 2639-43J/4AJ; June availability was forecast.
IBM、ピアノ調ボディのサブノート「ThinkPad i s30」 · ThinkPad i Series s30; 2639-43J/4AJ - Documented by: May 2001
S30: 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: 18 June 2001
PC Watch’s 27 June follow-up explicitly says the original consumer i Series s30 had been on sale since 18 June.
IBM、フラットブラックでWindows 2000を搭載したThinkPad s30 · 2639-42J/4WJ - Availability: 29 June 2001
Japan: matte-black Windows 2000 business models 2639-42J/4WJ.
IBM、フラットブラックでWindows 2000を搭載したThinkPad s30 · 2639-42J/4WJ - Period review price: 218000 JPY
Japan IBM Direct launch quotation for 2639-43J; open retail pricing, not a fixed universal list price.
IBM、ピアノ調ボディのサブノート「ThinkPad i s30」 · ThinkPad i Series s30; 2639-43J/4AJ - Period review price: 228000 JPY
Japan IBM Direct launch quotation for 2639-4AJ; open retail pricing, not a fixed universal list price.
IBM、ピアノ調ボディのサブノート「ThinkPad i s30」 · ThinkPad i Series s30; 2639-43J/4AJ - Markets
ThinkWiki describes this model as specific to Asia-Pacific (mainly China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea). This records the community geographic statement; exclusivity is not resolved.
ThinkWiki — Category:S30 · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations - Markets
Japanese launch and local configurations documented by PC Watch. This evidence does not establish Japan-only distribution or settle conflicting retrospective claims.
IBM、ピアノ調ボディのサブノート「ThinkPad i s30」 · ThinkPad i Series s30; 2639-43J/4AJ · IBM、フラットブラックでWindows 2000を搭載したThinkPad s30 · 2639-42J/4WJ - 日本IBM、ThinkPad s30の生産を中止 · Production discontinuation, March 2002
Identity, dates & original listings
- Lenovo retired-product Hardware Maintenance Manuals index Official source