IBM ThinkCentre A51 SFF ($1095)
P4, 3.0 GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, CD-RW, LAN, Win XP Pro, 1 year manufacturers warranty, dimensions (WxDxH) 309 x 359 x 85 mm.
The ThinkCentre A51 systems are one of the smallest ThinkCentre desktop offerings. These systems provide a space-saving small form factor chassis, a highly serviceable design, and a stable, manageable platform. The ThinkCentre A51 systems offer outstanding technologies, superior management capabilities, and IBM quality, service, and support. The ThinkCentre A51 systems include a unique set of software tools to help you manage your desktop computing assets. The ThinkCentre A51 systems have a product recovery program resident on the system hard drive. A hidden service partition will provide preload recovery in the event of loss.
IBM ThinkCentre S50 Ultra SFF ($1250)
P4, 3.0 GHz, 512MB RAM, 40GB HDD, LAN, Win XP Pro, 1 year manufacturers warranty, dimensions (WxDxH) 276 x 273 x 89 mm.
The ThinkCentre S50 desktops feature a tool-free chassis design, which simplifies and enhances usability. Encased in a durable steel chassis, components inside the machine, such as the hard disk and memory, can easily be removed by the customer, making the PC serviceable and upgradeable, helping to limit the downtime and cost associated with on-site support. Cable routing is bundled out of the way for easy access to components and cable ends and user touch points are colored blue to be easily identified by the user. ThinkCentre S50 desktops also feature an innovative "caddy" that surrounds the hard disk drive, locking it into place without the use of tools or screws. Rubber bumpers on the caddy decrease vibration and deliver quieter operation. Other mechanical improvements have been made to the overall design of the ThinkCentre PCs, including improved airflow and reduced noise. The ThinkCentre S50 is a full-feature enterprise PC offering image and platform stability in an extremely small form factor. With dimensions of just 12.2 inches wide by 14.1 inches deep by 3.3 inches high, the ThinkCentre S50 is 62% smaller than a standard IBM desktop. It allows for flexible placement, either horizontally or vertically. The ThinkCentre S50 also features an internal power supply, two full-size PCI slots, three bays, and an industry-standard desktop optical drive. These features allow customization and easy upgrading, which is uncommon for a small form factor PC.
IBM ThinkCentre M51 Ultra SFF ($1395)
P4, 3.0 GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, DVD-RW, LAN, Win XP Pro, 1 year manufacturers warranty, dimensions (WxDxH) 276 x 273 x 89 mm.