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General
Model name 2897B4U
Description ThinkPad R40 (IBM Think Express Program)
IBM Web Price* $1,449.00
SuccessLease® for Small Business*** $52.00/mo. for 36 mos.
Software[12]
Operating system provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Communication/networking[9] IBM Update Connector; Adobe Acrobat Reader; IBM Access Connections
Device drivers/utilities PC Doctor diagnostics; ThinkPad Configuration Utility; IBM Rapid Restore PC; Norton AntiVirus 2003 OEM Version
Productivity applications Access IBM
Other applications provided IBM Drive Letter Access;
Supported operating system Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Architecture
Bus type/architecture PCI
Bays Ultrabay Plus
Indicator light Yes
PC Card support T3
Display/Graphics subsystem
External display supported Yes
Simultaneous external display Yes
Screen type description TFT
Viewable image size (diagonal) inches 15.0
Screen illumination Backlit
Max colors or gray shades 16777216
Maximum Resolution 1024x768
Graphics subsystem
Video RAM std/max 32MB / 32MB
Description ATI Mobility RADEON 7500
Graphics type XGA
Video RAM type DDR SDRAM
Max resolution (with max video RAM) 2048x1536 16777216 colors
Max colors (with max video RAM) 16777216
Graphics bus interface AGP 4X
Max resolution external display 2048x1536 16777216 colors
Video on Planar Yes
Processor
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium M processor
Processor internal clock speed[1] 1.40 GHz
Front side bus 400 MHz
Internal L2 Cache Size 1 MB
Memory
Memory (RAM) std/max[8] 256MB / 2GB
RAM slots total 2 SODIMM
RAM slots available 1 SODIMM
RAM speed supported 266 MHz
RAM Type DDR SDRAM
Module Specifications PC2100
Hard disk
Hard disk size (GB)[4] 40 GB
Hard disk type ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Platter RPM 4200
Optical device
Optical device CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo IV
Device interface EIDE
Audio
Integrated speakers 2
Speaker power rating 1.0 Watts
Volume control buttons Yes
Speaker Quantity 2 (Internal Speakers)
Number of speakers 2
Audio chipset SoundMAX
Audio data width n/a
Audio on Planar Yes
Communications
Fax/modem 56K V.92 designed modem
Fax/modem speed[3] 56Kbps data/14.4Kbps fax
Infrared port Yes
Infrared port speed 4Mbps
Wireless type LAN
Wireless standard[10] Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection 802.11b
Wireless speed 11Mbps
Network card 10/100 Ethernet - Integrated
Network interface Ethernet-Integrated
Network on Planar Yes
Accessories
A/C adapter 72 watt
Worldwide A/C compatibility Yes
Port replication Optional
Standard features
Pointing Device Type IBM ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard type[11] Full size
Keyboard light Yes
Power management
Heat emissions 72 W
Sound emissions 40dB
Battery life min/max[6] 6.1 Hrs (with 1 battery)
Battery type(s) 8 Cell Lithium-Ion
Charge time (on/off) 3.0 Hrs/ 3.0 Hrs
Expansion options
Plug and play support Yes
Parallel Port Type 1 (EPP), 1 (IEEE 1394)
Planar Expansion Port Type 2 USB 2.0, AC adapter, Expansion Bus port (for Mini Dock or Port Replicator), External Display, External microphone, Headphone/Line out, IEEE 1394, Infrared, Line in, RJ-11, RJ-45, S-Video out
Slots total (free) and type 1(0) PC Card
Security Chip IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
BIOS Type Flash ROM
Core Chipset Intel 855PM
Infrared Support Yes
Weight & dimensions
Weight[2] 6.7 lbs
Height 1.59 in
Depth 10.5 in
Width 13.0 in
Travel weight 6.30 lbs
Security
Security features Hard disk drive password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, IBM Security Slot, Power-on password, Supervisor password
Limited warranty[7]
Type of service[13] Customer Carry-in Repair or ThinkPad EasyServ
Warranty Period One year parts and labor (system battery: one year)
Adeed 512 ram and three year warrantyl