When one thinks about iconic design, there are certain products that instantly come to mind.

The curvaceous lines of the Coca-Cola bottle.

The smooth, enticing finish of the iPhone.

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The unforgettable, ageless profile of the Porsche 911 - the ThinkPad?!

It continues to capture hearts and minds like its computerized counterpart, the ThinkPad.

The idea is simple: if it’s not broken, why fix it?

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Innovations: ThinkPad’s Hidden Jewels

ThinkPads are not just about a nostalgic appeal.

The butterfly keyboard, for instance, introduced in theThinkPad 701C, was a marvel of engineering.

The list goes on.

Rear of the open Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3

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The Cult of ThinkPad

The ThinkPad fandom can seem baffling to outsiders.

They are built like tanks and meant to withstand the rigors of professional life with aplomb.

It’s not fancy, but it always gets the job done.

Arranged Street shot of an historic Porsche 911.

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The ‘Porsche 911’ of Laptops

So, the ThinkPad is the Porsche 911 of laptops.

Both have stayed true to their design languages and evolved gradually over the years.

They’ve both built cult-like followings that thrive on the unique offerings of their beloved products.

TrackPoint on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 8)

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I fully expect to see the classic design of the ThinkPad outlive every laptop design that’s fashionable today.

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