IBM ThinkPad R50e Key Model Specifications
 Feature  IBM Durable Design

Processor/Speed (MHz)

  Intel Celeron M 1500 MHZ, 400MHz Front Bus, 512mb L2 Cache
 Display  14inch TFT Active Matrix XGA Display, Intel 855GM video chipset 64mb memory

Hard disk size

 30GB Ultra DMA EIDE =30000mb

Memory (std/max) (MB)

  512 MB of 333mhz Fast DDR memory, expandable up to 2000 MB

CD-ROM speed

  24x CDRW/DVD Drive internal
 Wireless  internal 802.11G wireless
 Fax/Modem Speeds  Modem with 56 K V.90 technology and 10/100 Network card internal
 Multimedia  Sound Blaster compatible stereo sound with two speakers and a built-in microphone
 Other  USB 2.0 Ports
 Weight  5.7 lbs
 Operating system  Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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ibm thinkpad r50e


The IBM ThinkPad R50e features the Intel celeron M technology 1500MHz processor and 512 L2 Cache, 512MB of 266MHz DDR memory expandable to 2000MB and a Fast 30GB hard drive. Watch your favorite movies on the big screen with the S-Video Out port and the removable /DVD  drive, The IBM ThinkPad R50e also utilizes the ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 video with the 14.1-inch XGA LCD and massive 16MB or 32mb DDR Video memory for clear, crisp and beautiful graphics. The IBM ThinkPad R50e gives you a complete communications solution with, 56k modem and broadband-ready 10/100Mbps NIC, and the Latest operating systems from Microsoft, The Windows XP operating system. This New ThinkPad R50e is a complete and affordable portable solution!

  • Intel(R) Mobile Celeron(R) technology processor at 1500 MHz featuring battery-optimized performance

  • Slim 1.4 inch thin profile and light weight 5.7 lb.

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

  • Easy one-button access to information on your system via portals to the Web with the new ThinkPad button

  • 400 MHz front-side system bus with 266 MHz memory modules

  • 512 MB of DDR memory is standard

  • 30.0GB EIDE hard disk drive (HDD)

  • Integrated Mini-PCI V.90 modem and 10/100 Ethernet LAN connection

  • integrated Wireless 802.11G

  • Brilliant display 14 inch TFT display with 1024 x 768 resolution

  • CDRW/DVD drive

  • Many optional features to enhance flexibility and function

  • Advanced system manageability

  • USB2.0
Processor Performance: abound in highly portable ThinkPad R50e notebooks, which start at about 1.4" thin and have a travel weight starting at only 5.7 lb. new ThinkPad R50 models offer 15" TFT displays that are ideal for viewing spreadsheets, presentations, Web pages and more and are still only 1.4" thin. They offer one of the latest Intel® Celeron® M processors

Access Connections

 Access Connections Switch between wired and wireless environments and manage security settings and other location-specific settings automatically.

Client Security Solution

 Client Security Solution This unique hardware-software combination helps protect your vital security information.
Helpcenter IBM Service and Support is always there for you. A range of award-winning Service and Support solutions is available in 164 countries, including Access IBM with unique self-help tools for 24/7 online support, as well as on-system support.
F11 Rescue and Recovery software  provides a one-button recovery solution that lets you restore your previously saved system image including data, applications and operating system. It also includes a set of self recovery tools to help users diagnose, get help and recover from a software crash, even if the primary operating system will not boot.
Active Protection System Active Protection System provides unique data protection. Using an integrated, user-configurable motion sensor, it safeguards your valuable data by continuously monitoring your ThinkPad notebook and temporarily stopping the hard drive to help prevent some hard drive crashes when a fall or similar event is detected — providing up to four times greater impact protection than systems without this feature.
Easier computing Easier computing: Focus on the task at hand
ThinkPad notebooks (select models) offer the TrackPoint® pointing device, ThinkPad UltraNav™ multi-pointing device and touchpad, hinkPad keyboard lets users work with standard-sized keys and the TrackPoint center button allows users to move in any direction. The full-screen magnifier on ThinkPad notebook screens gives users the ability to easily see small fonts and details.
Ethernet High-speed Ethernet connectivity is featured on select ThinkPad R Series notebooks. The 10/100 Ethernet standard provides speeds of 10/100 Ethernet technology, helping to transfer information quickly and increase productivity.
Connection ports Optimized for connectivity, ThinkPad R Series notebooks feature up to five built-in communications capabilities: Wi-Fi wireless, technology, Ethernet, 56K V.92 modem and Infrared port. RJ-45 and RJ-11 ports are standard on all models.
Wireless networking High-performance wireless networking  ThinkPad R Series models offer a variety of integrated Wi-Fi wireless solutions, allowing you to experience the freedom of wireless networking when you're ready using one of the new optional Wi-Fi adapters. IBM notebooks are rigorously tested by a Cisco Systems®-authorized test facility to verify they'll work with appropriate Cisco products. The Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) Program for wireless LAN devices provides proven compatibility with key security features of Cisco infrastructure products
Ultrabay drive Flexible optical and storage solutions available in ThinkPad notebooks include an integrated, easy-loading modular bay for fast swapping of optional Ultrabay™ optical and storage devices. Ultrabay optical and storage device options let you tailor your ThinkPad notebook to meet your computing needs.
Meets people's needs Meets people's needs: Your wants, needs and frustrations
ThinkPad notebooks offer a long battery life allowing users to work anywhere; Battery MaxiMiser software that prevents interruptions due to "sleep" mode during presentations, and thin and light notebooks ease the burden of taking your notebook home with you.
UltraConnect antenna UltraConnect antenna — just one of the wireless performance features on ThinkPad R50 Series notebooks — is built into the display cover for optimal signal reception. This combined design supports 802.11b wireless to help maximize coverage and performance for improved wireless LAN connectivity around the world.
ThinkLight ThinkLight keyboard light allows you to work in low-light conditions. Located on the top edge of the display, this tiny LED illuminates your keyboard to let you keep working. ThinkPad notebooks are the only notebook family with the ThinkLight keyboard light
   
   

 Front Side View
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1-Power switch: The power switch can also be programmed to shut down the computer or put it into standby, sleep, or hibernation.
2-Access IBM button: Press the Access IBM button to open the ThinkVantage Productivity Center,
3-Volume control buttons: quickly adjust the volume or mute the sound from your ThinkPad computer.
4-Volume control buttons
5-Volume control buttons
6-TrackPoint stick: The keyboard contains the unique TrackPoint cursor-pointing device. Pointing, selecting, and dragging are all part of a single process that you can perform without moving your fingers from typing position.
 7-TrackPoint buttons
8-TrackPoint buttons

 Right Side View 
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1-Ultrabay Slim bay
The ThinkPad computer has a bay for Ultrabay devices. The drive that comes with the computer, either a DVD drive or a CD-RW/DVD drive, is installed in the bay.
2-External monitor connector
An external monitor or a projector can be attached to the ThinkPad computer to display computer information.

  Left Side View
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1-Security keyhole:The ThinkPad computer comes with a security keyhole. You can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole.
2-USB connectors 2.0: The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors are used for connecting USB interface-compatible devices, such as a printer or digital camera. USB 2.0 is 40x faster then conventional USB
3-Modem connector: Connect your computer to a telephone line with the modem connector.  bay.
4-Ethernet connector: Connect your computer to a LAN with the Ethernet connector.
5-headphone jack : Experience sounds by connecting a headphone or speakers to the headphone jack.
6-Microphone jack: Capture sound by connecting an external audio device (microphone) to the microphone jack.
7-PC Card slots: In the two PC Card slots, you can insert numerous PC Cards, such as modem, data storage, network, and SCSI connector cards.
 

 

 Rear Side View
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1-Li-Ion battery: Use your computer with battery power whenever ac power is unavailable, Use the Battery MaxiMiser wizard to adjust your power setting as needed.
Power jack
The ac adapter cable connects to the computer power jack to provide power to the computer and charge the battery.

 

Processor
  • Available processors are Intel Mobile Celeron M at 1.5 GHz
  • Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology
  • All models have 512 MB onboard L2 cache memory

Memory
  • 64-bit Double Data Rate (DDR) non-parity SDRAM memory , PC2700 at 333MHz , Two 200 pin SO-DIMM memory slots, one slot is pre-populated with 256MB or 512MB, leaving one socket available
  • Supports up to two 1GB SDRAM SO DIMMs , Supports maximum memory up to 2GB

Hard disk drive (HDD) features
  • Standard  30GB,HDD
  • Supports one additional HDD which can be used concurrently to offer expanded storage in the Ultrabay Slim
  • S.M.A.R.T technology to issue an alert if a hardware failure is pending , ATA Bus Interface

Optical drive
  • 24x/24x/24x/8x CDRW/DVD

Floppy drive
  • Only available using USB

Display

  • 14.1-in TFT display 1024x768

Graphic Controller

  • 64MB intel 855G

Audio
  • Analog Devices AD1981A AC'97 SoundMAX Codec (Full-duplex), AC97 2.2 compatible
  • Speaker technology Stereo speaker
  • Volume up, down, and mute buttons
  • Two audio jacks: One for external stereo speakers or headphone , One for external microphone

Keyboard
  • 86 key keyboard with imbedded numeric keypad  featuring TrackPoint for the ultimate in pointing flexibility, 90 DBCS key keyboard with imbedded numeric keypad
  • ThinkPad button, ThinkLight keyboard light, individual volume up, down, and mute buttons
  • The keyboard has a Fn key which is a special key and is located in the lower left corner. The Fn key allows the user to instantly activate the following operational features by pressing the Fn key and a designated function key: Standby/Suspend/Hibernation , Switching between Display device

Mouse
  • All systems come with TrackPoint  for the ultimate in pointing flexibility is a part of the keyboard. The TrackPoint features Press-to-Select, Internet scroll, and magnifying glass for accurate and convenient control.

Modem
  • Selected models have a modem communication daughter card (CDC) , K56Flex v.92

Network
  • 10/100 Ethernet or 1Gb Ethernet installed on systems via the system board
  • intel Wireless 802.11b/G

Bays
  • One integrated, easy-loading modular Ultrabay Slim
  • One Mini PCI IIIb slot (not CRU) , One CDC slot (not CRU)

External ports
  • Two USB ports version 2.0
  • One parallel (EPP, ECP) compatible
  • Two audio ports: One for external stereo speakers or headphone, One for microphone-in
  • CRT port for external monitor
  • Built-in RJ-11 and RJ-45 connectors for telephony and LAN connections

PC Card
  • The Type III slot can accommodate two Type I, two Type II, or one Type III PC card , Both 16-bit and 32-bit cards are supported. , PCMCIA 2.1 standard

Physical specificaitons System:

  • Width: 332 mm (13.1 in) Depth: 269 mm (10.6 in) Height: 37 mm (1.46 in)

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  • Configured system weight (with weight saver or CDRW/DVD-ROM ): (5.7 lb- 6.2 lb)
 Physical specificaitons Accessories:
  • Battery pack (Li-Ion): 325 g (0.72 LB) AC adapter: 360 g (0.795 LB) DVD drive: 345 g (0.76 LB)

AC Adapter
  • AC adapter: This ac-to-dc converter supplies the necessary power to the computer. The ac adapter also charges the battery pack when it is installed in the computer. Universal AC adapter (72 W): Input is 100/240V AC, 1.4/0.7A, 50/60Hz  Output is 16 V dc, 4.5 A

Battery
  • The battery pack is an internal power source to the computer when the ac adapter is not available. The battery pack is rechargeable and is charged using the ac adapter with the system.
  • A six cell Li-Ion battery pack is shipped with the system.

System
  • Locking device in the security slot provides physical security.
  • The Embedded Security Subsystem (TCPA compliant) provides for authentication and encryption of data communications. The integrated 802.11G wireless lets you connect to a LAN without wires or cables. To connect to the Internet, the optional ThinkPad High Rate Wireless Access Point 500 and an Internet phone number are required.

Operating system
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 with USB 2.0 support

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 ADD a USB Floppy Drive + $29

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The IBM R50e is entitled to laptopcloseout 90 days technical support, customers with difficulties or questions regarding hardware operation of the laptop can email tech support support@laptopcloseout.com or call toll free at 1-800-473-7991, tech support is available 6 days a week within business hours.
 

Warranty Details IBM Thinkpad R50e
Period: 90 days
Type: Parts and labor, back to depot for repair or replacement
Includes: All hardware components including battery
Cosmetics: this item is factory refurbished