Lenovo Thinkpad R500

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• Intel(R) P8400 Core 2 Duo Centrino technology processor at 2260 MHz featuring Fast 1066 MHZ Bus
• Brilliant 15.4" Wide screen with 1280x800  resolution
• Slick Slim Wide profile
• Roll Cage and Shock-Mounted Hard Drive
• 1066 MHz front-side system bus with 1066 MHz memory modules
• 4GB of DDR3 memory is standard upgradeable to 8GB
• 160.0GB fast SATA hard disk drive (HDD) 5400 rpm
• Integrated Mini-PCI V.90 modem
• integrated Gigabyte 10/1000 Ethernet LAN connection
• integrated wireless A/GN
• CDRW/DVD drive
• industry famous Thinkpad T Keyboard, Most Comfortable Keyboard in a laptop
• Metal frame and hinges for unparalleled durability
• Easy one-button access to information on your system via portals to the Web with the new ThinkPad button
• Many optional features to enhance flexibility and function
• Advanced system manageability
• 6 cell Lithium ion Battery up  to 4 hours battery life
• Display port digital video (TV out) 
• 3 USB 2.0 Ports and fire wire port
• Refurbished Grade A Minus condition (very good) with 1 year warranty

Lenovo R500 Performance and value

R Series models offer affordability and great performance, backed by the legendary ThinkPad design. Available in a variety of display sizes and form factors, R Series has something to meet most every business or home office need.

Small business and home office models

R series notebooks are equipped specifically for home office buyers. No IT department? No problem. These systems provide easy-to-use and easy-to-manage security, connectivity and other features critical to working in today's networked world.

Core technology

R Series notebooks are available with Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology – including the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor – which can deliver greater performance, enhanced manageability, improved energy efficiency and longer battery life.

Other technology features available on ThinkPad R Series notebooks include:

• Intel Turbo Memory – Boosts performance and speeds boot times.

• Integrated or discrete graphics – Intel® integrated graphics are ideal for Web browsing and business applications. Or for extra horsepower such as 3D applications, try the discrete graphics solutions from NVIDIA.

Battery life

R Series notebooks are built for ease-of-use and portability – and their long battery life lets you roam away from the power outlet without fear.

R Series models also offer greater, more individual control over battery life with BatteryStretch, a new feature that allows temporary selections in extreme situations to extend battery life beyond what your regular Power Manager settings might produce. With this easy interface, you can, for example, minimize the display refresh rate or disable certain wireless communications devices to help preserve the power you need to finish your work unplugged.

Wired and wireless connectivity

R Series features multiple ways to connect to different networks whether at the office or on the road:

• WLAN

• Bluetooth

• Modem

No matter where your business or leisure takes you, you can always be connected. With the help of Access Connections, the network is literally just two button presses away. At the office or at home you can get rid of all kinds of cables and cords and enjoy the benefits of being wireless.

Lenovo is committed to protecting the environment and keeping your energy costs low. In addition, we are especially proud that the R400 and R500 earned an EPEAT Silver rating from the Green Electronics Council. To earn a silver rating, the  R400 and R500 had to pass a set of 23 required environmental performance criteria and 14 optional criteria including energy conservation, environmentally sensitive materials selection, end of life management, and packaging. The ThinkPad R Series' ENERGY STAR® 4.0 label also attests to its energy efficiency and low emissions.

The ENERGY STAR® 4.0 label requires that discrete graphics models in idle state consume less than 22W power, integrated graphics models less than 14W. This lowers operating costs, obviously. However, it also means reduced energy costs and heat emissions, making the ThinkPad R Series notebook a wise choice for the environment and your business.

Service and support

Lenovo is known worldwide for the unique support tools and other services we provide for our systems and the customers who buy them.  

• ThinkVantage™ Productivity Center provides unique self-help tools and is accessible from a dedicated keyboard key.

• Online e-support gives you 24-hour access to product documentation and driver downloads.

• ThinkPlus Maintenance and Protection Services offers enhanced coverage for special needs.

Durable design

• A new cooling system, larger vents and more efficient fans make R400 and R500 the coolest and quietest R Series models ever.

• On 14.1" widescreen models, the Top Cover Roll Cage gives extra protection to the display. Combined with the ThinkPad Roll Cage in the notebook body, this innovative new feature enhances the R Series reputation for toughness and durability.

• Featuring carbon-fiber reinforced plastic and other advanced materials, the R Series is designed to be lightweight without compromising durability.