ThinkPad W500

SKU announcement
5 August 2008
Series
W

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad W500 as a 15.4-inch graphics-oriented mobile workstation 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: T9400, T9600
Memory
2GB, 3GB, or 4GB std / 8GB max / PC3-8500 1066MHz DDR3, non-parity, dual-channel capable, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
Graphics
Switches between discrete and integrated graphics (Vista only), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (GMA 4500MHD), in GM45, and ATI Mobility FireGL V5700, PCI Express x16, 512MB memory, digital monitor support via DisplayPort (supports single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915)
Storage
80GB Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 1.8" wide, 8mm high 160GB (7200 rpm), 200GB (7200 rpm) Full Disk Encryption [FDE], 250GB (7200 rpm) Full Disk Encryption [FDE], or 320GB (7200 rpm) / SATA 1.5Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 9.5mm high
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
15.4"; 1680x1050, 1920x1200; CCFL backlight
Dimensions
6-cell 15.4W" (WxDxH): 14.1" x 10" x 1.2–1.3"; 357.5mm x 255mm x 30–34mm
Weight
9-cell: starting at 6.2 lb (2.8kg)
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: Intel 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection (Boazman), PHY, PCIe x1; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 wireless, LED indicator; WWAN upg: Some: Wireless WAN upgradable, requires Verizon (43R9151) or AT&T (43R9152)
Battery
Lithium Ion 9-cell, supports unique 2nd battery in Ultrabay Slim
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows XP / Windows Vista preloads or downgrade licensing, depending on listed SKU.
Positioning
Mobile workstation
Features
Keyboard: 89-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys; Ultrabay Slim: One modular bay for interchangeable devices (right side), 9.5mm high bay, flat bezel; Security chip: Trusted Platform Module, integrated in ICH9M, TCG 1.2-compliant

Manuals

2 documents
MaintenancePDF

T500, W500 — Hardware Maintenance Manual

Official source

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Reference details
Source
Official source
Source model designation
ThinkPad T500, W500
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: W500 (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2008 · ThinkPad W500
Profile sources
Identity, dates & original listings

Manufacturer model matrix