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Evolved from the T61p, the ThinkPad W500 is a business class workstation laptop. Based on the new Centrino 2 platform, the W500 is a powerhouse with support for the newest and fastest 45nm Core 2 Duos and DDR3 ram. Targeted to professionals that need all the performance they can get, the W500 includes an ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 for advanced 3D and 2D rendering, essential for those like engineers and designers.

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extremely inexpensive ($1350!) considering the quality hardware and performance (T9400, FireGL V5700, etc...)
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relatively inexpensive to upgrade through manufacturer compared to some other professional/prosumer laptop manufacturers
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ThinkPad bodies and keyboards are second to none for quality and productivity
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a good desktop replacement for those that need the power and features of a high end PC
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higher screen resolution than Apple equivalent (upgradeable further)
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latest Intel platform includes support for latest 45nm processors and DDR3
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includes displayport and firewire
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Blu-ray optional
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default build only comes with 1GB of ram and 160GB drive
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DVD writer costs $70 extra - should be standard
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no wireless N by default, costs $20
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heavy and power hungry - not good for portability
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Features

  • Platform: Centrino 2, Intel 45nm C2D
  • Graphics: 15.4" Widescreen (1680×1050 or 1920×1200 depending on selected option) powered by ATI Mobility FireGL V5700
  • Network connectivity: ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III (Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 or 5300 optional) 1Gb Ethernet Card, built-in WWAN (3G optional), Bluetooth optional
  • I/O & Expansion: 3x USB2, 2x audio, 1x D-Sub, 1x DisplayPort, 1x FireWire, 1x ExpressCard 54, 1x PCMCIA II, 1x RJ-45, 1x RJ-11, DVD+/-R/RW
  • Battery: 6-cell or 9-cell

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1 comment about Lenovo ThinkPad W 500

1.  avatar yale  Oct 20, 2008 11:56am

Today I just noticed they're selling the default W500 for $1350! This is an unbeatable deal if you need a desktop replacement - especially if you can really appreciate the processing/graphic performance, a high resolution screen, and ThinkPad keyboard/build. Upgrades do cost extra, but they generally seem worth it in most cases.
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    Key Features:

    CPU Speed 2.53 GHz
    CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo
    Laptop Use Corporate Business, Small Business
    Manufacturer Lenovo
    MSRP $1,904.00
    Product Line Lenovo W Series
    Release Date Jul. 15, 2008
    Screen Size 15.4 "
    Weight 5.8 lb

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    Created: 08/11/2008 - 13:33
    Modified: 11/10/2008 - 17:59
    Model # variations:

    W, 500, W500