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Lenovo ThinkPad T500 2056 (T9400)

Rated:
90
  • Intel Core 2 Duo
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 80 GB hard drive
  • 15.4 " Screen
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Business

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ThinkPad T Series leads the way: best processors, fastest graphics, and durable, reliable data storage. It is why T Series notebooks have earned a place on the desks and in the briefcases of business leaders worldwide. The T500 series has added graphics performance capabilities for presentations and multimedia, yet is still thin and light for mobile computing.

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Review summary of Lenovo ThinkPad T500


10/20/2009
Rated:
90
alaTest.com

Verdict: Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 162896 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad T500 from international magazines and websites.

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Summary

Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 / 2.53 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Ram
2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz - PC3-8500 ( 2 x 1 GB )
Hard Drive
80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
CD/DVD
CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - removable plug-in module
Graphics
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 / Intel GMA 4500MHD
Screen
15.4" TFT 1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Weight
6 lbs
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Manufacturers Warranty
3 years warranty

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General

Platform Technology
Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology
Windows Vista Certification
Windows Vista Premium Ready
System Type
Notebook
Built-in Devices
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight, Bluetooth antenna, cellular antenna, SIM card reader
Embedded Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader
Width
14.1 in
Depth
10 in
Height
1.3 in
Weight
6 lbs
Localization
English

Processor

Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 / 2.53 GHz
Multi-Core Technology
Dual-Core
64-bit Computing
Yes
Data Bus Speed
1066 MHz
Features
Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Acceleration, Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Chipset Type
Mobile Intel GM45 Express

Cache Memory

Type
L2 cache
Installed Size
6 MB

Ram

Installed Size
2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance
PC3-8500
Form Factor
SO DIMM 204-pin
Configuration Features
2 x 1 GB

Storage Controller

Type
Serial ATA
Serial ATA Interface
Serial ATA-300

Storage

Hard Drive
80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm

Optical Storage

Type
CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - removable plug-in module
Read Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed
24x
Rewrite Speed
24x

Card Reader

Type
7 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards
SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, SDHC Memory Card, xD-Picture Card Type H

Display

Display Type
15.4" TFT
Max Resolution
1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Color Support
24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Features
Anti-glare

Video

Graphics Processor / Vendor
PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 / Intel GMA 4500MHD
Video Memory
256 MB

Audio

Audio Output
Sound card
Audio Codec
CX20561
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio
Audio Input
Microphone

Input Devices

Type
Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features
Spill-proof

Telecom

Modem
Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.90
Service Provider
Cellular wireless ready
Features
V.92 upgradable

Networking

Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Wireless NIC
Intel WiFi Link 5100
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0

Expansion Connectivity

Expansion Bays
1 x Ultrabay Slim
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
2 ( 0 ) x memory - SO DIMM 204-pin ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - type I/II ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire ¦ 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ¦ 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x display / video - DisplayPort - 20 pin DisplayPort ¦ 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11 ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x docking / port replicator - 168 pin docking

Power

Power Device
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery

Technology
6-cell lithium ion
Installed Qty
1 / 2 (max)
Run Time (Up To)
6.3 hour(s)

Operating System/Software

OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Office Ready
Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
Software
PC Doctor, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkPad Utilities, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Adobe Reader, Fingerprint Software, ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, ThinkVantage System Update, Windows Live Search, Windows Live Toolbar, Microsoft Office 2007 (60 days trial), McAfee VirusScan Plus with SiteAdvisor (30 days of virus definitions), Roxio Creator Business Edition

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
3 years warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year ¦ Limited warranty - parts and labor - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day


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