Laptops are very rarely described as ‘cult objects’, much less Windows laptops. While the MacBook Air might come up trumps as a memorable mobile device, alongside the original late 1990s iBook G3, there’s very little in the way of historic design innovation in the Windows sphere.
One brand name stands out for its unswerving commitment to quality, reliability and corporate conformity. We’re talking about the IBM ThinkPad, a laptop with 30 years of history, 200 million units sold, and as solid a following as any piece of essential office equipment can possibly garner.
