ThinkPad R500

SKU announcement
17 March 2009
Series
R

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad R500 as a 15.4-inch business notebook built around Intel Core 2 Duo.

Historical context

Ultrabay supported a modular optical/storage workflow rather than a sealed appliance design. Its VGA / DisplayPort outputs connected office displays, while USB 2.0 handled local peripherals.

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Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo: T6570, T6670
Memory
2GB std / 4GB max / PC3-8500 1066MHz DDR3, non-parity, dual-channel capable, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
Graphics
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (GMA 4500MHD), in GM45, digital monitor support via DisplayPort (supports single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915)
Storage
250GB (5400 rpm) / SATA 1.5Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 9.5mm high, removable, upgradable, supports 2nd disk
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
15.4"; 1280x800; CCFL backlight
Dimensions
6-cell 15.4W" (WxDxH): 14.1" x 10.2" x 1.4–1.5"; 358.6mm x 260mm x 36–39mm
Weight
6-cell: starting at 6.4 lb (2.93kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Three USB 2.0, external monitor 11 (VGA DB-15, DisplayPort), modem (RJ-11), ethernet (RJ-45), IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 (4-pin connector; 1394a-2000 standard)
Connectivity
Ethernet: Gigabit ethernet, Broadcom BCM5787M (MAC/PHY), PCIe x1, PXE; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 wireless, LED indicator
Battery
Lithium Ion 6-cell, supports unique 2nd battery in Ultrabay Enhanced
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows XP / Windows Vista preloads or downgrade licensing, depending on listed SKU.
Positioning
Business notebook
Features
Keyboard: 89-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys; Ultrabay Enhancd: One bay for removable devices, Ultrabay Slim-compatible, 12.7mm high; Security chip: Trusted Platform Module, integrated in ICH9M, TCG 1.2-compliant

Manuals

2 documents
MaintenancePDF

R500 — Hardware Maintenance Manual

Official source

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Reference details
Source
Official source
Source model designation
ThinkPad R500
File size
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Product referencePDF

Lenovo Product Specifications Reference: ThinkPad Notebooks 2005–2013 withdrawn (December 2013)

Official source · 24.1 MB

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Reference details
Source
Official source
Source model designation
R40, R50, R51, R52, R60, R61, T41, T42, T43, T60, T61, X31, X32, X40, X41, X60, X61, G40, G41, Z60, Z61
File size
24.1 MB

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Drivers & Software

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BIOS & Firmware

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Research & references

ThinkWiki: R500 (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2008 · ThinkPad R500
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Identity, dates & original listings

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