IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15"
Resolution
1024 x 768 (XGA)
CPU
Intel Pentium M 1.5 GHz
GPU
AGP 4x - ATI Mobility Radeon 7500
RAM
256 MB
Storage
60 GB HDD

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.2 cm x 26.9 cm x 4 cm
Weight 3 kg
DISPLAY IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
Screen Size (Type) 15"
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Widescreen No
Features FlexView
PROCESSOR IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
CPU Intel Pentium M 1.5 GHz
Cache L2 - 1 MB
Front Side Bus 400 MHz
Chipset Intel 855PM
Platform Technology Intel Centrino
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology
MEMORY IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
RAM 256 MB
Max RAM Supported 2 GB
RAM Type DDR SDRAM
Speed 333 MHz / PC2700
Rated Speed 333 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 60 GB HDD
Optical Drive DVD-RW / DVD-RAM removable
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 8x (CD) / 1x (DVD-RW) / 2x (DVD-RAM)
AUDIO & VIDEO IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AGP 4x - ATI Mobility Radeon 7500
Video Memory 32 MB DDR SDRAM
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec AD1981B
Compliant Standards DirectSound, AC '97, SoundMAX
COMMUNICATIONS IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
Wireless 802.11b
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Remote Management Protocol DMI 2.0, CIM
MODEM
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
BATTERY IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
Technology Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 2
Battery Life Up to 4.7 hours
AC ADAPTER IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 72 Watt
INPUT IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
Expansion Bays 1 x front accessible -
Slots 2 x memory (1 free)
1 x CardBus (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - S-video output
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
1 x infrared IrDA
1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x docking / port replicator
SOFTWARE IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Software Included Drivers & Utilities
MISCELLANEOUS IBM ThinkPad R50 (1829)
Integrated Options ThinkLight
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), system password, hard drive password, power-on password, Asset ID, Security Chip, ThinkVantage Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
Compliant Standards Plug and Play, ACPI 2.0, ACPI 1.0b, FCC Class B certified, MPR II, BSMI, VCCI Class B ITE, CISPR 22 Class B, CCIB, IEC950, NOM, SASO, CSA 22.2 No. 950, CCEE, CER, JATE
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
Max Altitude Operating 3 km
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - carry-in
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year

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