The ThinkPad R50e notebook works right out of the box. Productivity and ease of use are enhanced for novices as well as experienced users. Ergonomic features include: Access IBM button launches Access IBM: Access the online help (requires Internet access, not included) and on-system information you need to help you set up, learn about, and enhance your ThinkPad notebook. Access Connections manages your connectivity environments by saving the settings for wired connections, if applicable, and easily switching between them.

Specifications

Key Features
Processor  Celeron M 1.4 GHz 
Installed Memory  256 MB (DDR SDRAM) 
Hard Drive  40 GB EIDE, 4200 RPM 
Display  15 in. TFT Active Matrix 
Operating System  Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 
Mobile Technology  Intel Centrino Mobile Technology 

Processor
Processor Type  Celeron M 
Processor Manufacturer  Intel 
Processor Speed  1.4 GHz 

Motherboard
Bus Speed  400 MHz 

Memory
Installed RAM  256 MB 
RAM Technology  DDR SDRAM 
Max Supported RAM  2.048 GB 
RAM Speed  266 MHz 
Installed Cache Memory  1024 KB 

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity  40 GB 
Hard Drive Rotation Speed  4200 RPM 
Storage Controller Type  EIDE 

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type  CD-RW/DVD-ROM 
Optical Drive Read Speed  24x (CD) • 8x (DVD) 
Optical Drive Write Speed  24x (CD) 
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed  10x (CD-RW) 

Display
Display Tech  TFT Active Matrix 
Display Size  15 in. 
Display Color Support  24-bit (16.7 million colors)   
Display Max. Resolution  1024 x 768 

Video
Graphic Processor  Intel Extreme Graphics 2 
Graphic Bus Interface  AGP 
External Video Resolution  2048 x 1536 

Audio
Audio Output Type  Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) 
Audio Input Type  Line In (3.5mm) • Microphone 

Operating System
Operating System  Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 
Recommended Use  Home Use 
Platform  PC 

Technical Features
Expandability  1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot 
Expansion Ports  2 x USB 2.0, VGA out, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (NIC) 
Security Features  HDD Password, Power-On Password, Administrator Password, IBM Security Slot 
Input Method  Keyboard • Trackpoint 

Networking
Networking Type  Integrated 10/100 Network Card • Integrated Wireless LAN 
Data Link Protocol  Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g 

Modem
Modem Type  Fax / Modem 
Analog Modulation Protocol  ITU V.92 

Battery
Battery Technology  Lithium ion 

Dimensions
Width  13.1 in. 
Depth  10.6 in. 
Height  1.5 in. 
Weight  6.52 lb. 

Warranty
Warranty  1 Year 

Review

Pros: Great price, fast, good company, good software suite
Cons: Hard to configure, design flaw causes too much flex in case

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