Notebook Computer features integrated Intel Extreme Graphics.

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Equipped with Celeron® M processor at 1.3 GHz, ThinkPad® R50e features 512 KB on-board L2 cache, 10/100 Ethernet, and 56 K V.90 modem. It offers Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, 30 GB HDD, choice of 14 or 15 in. XGA display, and choice of optical drives including 24x max CD-ROM, 8x max DVD, or 24x-24x-24x-8x max CD-RW/DVD-ROM. Standard ports include 2 USB 2.0, external display, RJ-45, RJ11, and parallel port.



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New IBM ThinkPad R50e Notebook Computer - Mainstream Performance at an Affordable Price



At a glance
The new ThinkPad R50e notebook delivers outstanding features,
including:
o Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3 GHz and 512 KB on-board L2
cache
o Choice of 358.1-mm (14-in) or 381.0-mm (15-in) XGA display
o Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2
o Choice of optical drives: 24x max CD-ROM, 8x max DVD, or
24x-24x-24x-8x max CD-RW/DVD-ROM
o Access IBM button and ThinkLight
o 56 K V.90 modem (V.92-designed) and 10/100 Ethernet
o Standard ports: Two USB 2.0, external display, RJ-45, RJ-11,
and parallel port
o New Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore
o One-year limited warranty
o IBM Universal Manageability (UM) solutions
o Support Center 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
o Windows XP Professional and selected applications installed

Overview
The new ThinkPad® R50e notebook delivers exceptional computing
power at an affordable price.

Feel the power
o Intel(TM) Celeron® M processor at 1.3 GHz and 512 KB on-board L2
cache
o Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2
o 56 K V.90 modem (V.92-designed) and 10/100 Ethernet
o Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM)XP Professional and selected applications installed
o System memory expandable to a maximum of 2 GB

Count the benefits
o Choice of 358.1-mm (14-in) or 381.0-mm (15-in) XGA display
o Sleek design; 34 mm (1.3 in) slim 14-in models or 37 mm (1.5 in) slim 15-in models
o Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2
o Choice of optical drives: 24x max CD-ROM, 8x max DVD, or
24x-24x-24x-8x max CD-RW/DVD-ROM
o PC card slot (type II- and III-compatible)
o 30 GB HDD
o Rescue and Recovery(TM) with Rapid Restore(TM)
o Access IBM button; ThinkLight® keyboard light; individual volume up, down, and mute buttons
o Ergonomic keyboard with palm rest, TrackPoint® pointing device
with Press-to-Select, and Internet Scroll Bar
o Standard ports: Two USB 2.0, external display, RJ-45, RJ11, and parallel port

ENERGY STAR
All models of ThinkPad notebook systems are designed to meet the
EPA ENERGY STAR requirements for using less than 15 watts of power in sleep mode when enabled by the Power Management software provided with the system.

Optional ImageUltra(TM) services
Selected ThinkPad notebooks are enabled for ImageUltra.
For more information, visit http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/
think/thinkvantagetech/imageultra.html

Excellent service
One-year limited warranty with 24-hour, 7-day-a-week Support
Center support for warranty issues during the warranty period (response times may vary; may exclude some holidays)

Availability date
April 6, 2004

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