Notebook Computer offers one-button recovery.

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ThinkPad® R51 features Intel Pentium M processor with Intel SpeedStep technology at 1.5, 1.6, or 1.7 GHz, and 1.0 MB of on-board L2 cache. It offers 14.1 in. XGA TFT display or 15.0 in. XGA or SXGA+ TFT display, integrated Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, Access IBM button, and 56 K V.90 modem. User can choose ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 or 9000 video chipset. Bluetooth wireless technology and IEEE 1394 serial bus are available on selected models.



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IBM ThinkPad R51 Notebook Computers - Mainstream Performance and Features



At a glance
The new ThinkPad R51 notebook delivers outstanding features,
including:
o Powerful Intel Pentium M processor with enhanced Intel
SpeedStep technology at 1.5, 1.6, or 1.7 GHz with Intel
SpeedStep technology and 1.0 MB of on-board L2 cache
o Wireless-enabled or upgradable
o IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus on selected models
o Bluetooth wireless technology on selected models
o UltraConnect(TM) antenna
o Access IBM button, modular Ultrabay Enhanced, and ThinkLight
o Support for optional ThinkPad Dock II, ThinkPad Mini-Dock, or
ThinkPad Port Replicator II
o Brilliant 381-mm (15-inch) active matrix FlexView display
on selected models
o Integrated Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
o 56 K V.90 modem (V.92-designed)
o RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors; two USB 2.0 ports; infrared port
o Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Trusted Computing Group
(TCG)-compliant (requires download of security software from IBM)
o Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore; EasyServ on-site pickup and delivery; IBM Universal Manageability (UM) solutions
o IBM Support Center at 800-IBM-SERV(426-7378)

Overview
The new ThinkPad® R51 notebook computer delivers exceptional
computing power for business users.

Feel the power
o Powerful Intel Pentium M processor with enhanced Intel
SpeedStep technology at 1.5, 1.6, or 1.7 GHz and 1.0 MB of on-board L2 cache
o Integrated Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
o 56 K V.90 modem (V.92-designed)
o System memory expandable to a maximum of 2 GB

Count the benefits
o One-button recovery and restore solution with Rescue and
Recovery(TM) with Rapid Restore(TM)
o Sleek design; 34 to 37 mm (1.35 to 1.46 in) or 37 to 40 mm (1.46 to 1.58 in) slim
o 358.1 mm (14.1-in) XGA TFT display or 381 mm (15.0-in) XGA or SXGA+ TFT display
o Choice of ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 video chipset or ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 video chipset
o Easy-loading Ultrabay(TM) Enhanced modular drive bay
o Support for optional ThinkPad Dock II, ThinkPad Mini-Dock, or
ThinkPad Port Replicator II
o PC card slot (type I-, II-, and III-compatible)
o Access IBM button; ThinkLight® keyboard light; individual volume up, down, and mute buttons

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.

Exciting new technology
The IBM Active Protection system, a ThinkVantage® technology, helps protect your HDD from some damage that could be caused by shock. A system board-mounted sensor continuously monitors your ThinkPad notebook for sudden movement, and temporarily stops the HDD when a fall or similar damage event is predicted.

Excellent service
o EasyServ on-site pickup and delivery
o One-year limited warranty with 24-hour, 7-day-a-week IBM

Support Center support for warranty issues during the warranty period (response times may vary; may exclude some holidays)

Planned availability
April 2004

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