((link)) — Ibm X24

There is an interesting historical look on Hacker News regarding why the 80x24 character display became a standard, tracing back to sonic delay lines and early terminal designs.

The IBM ThinkPad X24 is a legendary ultraportable laptop from the early 2000s. Released in 2002, it represents the pinnacle of IBM’s X-Series before the transition to the X30/X40 lines. For retro-computing enthusiasts, it is highly prized for its excellent keyboard, robust build (titanium composite lid), and perfect balance of performance for Windows 98 SE / Windows 2000 / Windows XP gaming and productivity. ibm x24

The X24 utilized a slice docking station called the UltraBase. There is an interesting historical look on Hacker

Collectors still use these machines today; while they work with classic drivers, enthusiasts on the Vintage Computer Federation Forums discuss modern driver solutions for Windows 10 and 11. For retro-computing enthusiasts, it is highly prized for