To commemorate the occasion, the technology company seeks to inspire people to think better for the future
On October 5, 1992, American vocal harmony group Boyz II Men’s song End of the Road reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. As its lyrics described the closure of a chapter, elsewhere in the US, one brand was starting its journey to becoming an icon.
The ThinkPad made its debut the same day, introduced by its then-owner, the technology company IBM. The personal computer (PC) brand would later become widely known for its technology and innovation and sell more than 200 million units worldwide. Since 2005, the brand has been under Lenovo, which acquired IBM’s PC and laptop business.
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Remembering the past, thinking of the future
When the first ThinkPad laptop launched, it was considered cutting-edge in design and technology. One of its features stood out more than others—a red nub in the middle of the keyboard that had never been seen on a laptop before. Officially called the TrackPoint, the mouse solution has since become a signature design of ThinkPad laptops.