A detailed list of technical data, specifications, ratings and expert review of Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243). Get a comprehensive look at your chosen laptop and see if this is the one that will best suit your needs. You can also use the comparison feature to compare with other competing laptops.

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 25.5 cm x 3.4 cm
Weight 2.7 kg
Colour Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
Screen Size (Type) 15.4"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Widescreen Yes
Colour Support 16.7 million colours
Features Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 / 2.53 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 3 MB
Front Side Bus 1066 MHz
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel GM45 Express
Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2
Features Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Acceleration, Intel Trusted Execution Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1066 MHz / PC3-8500
Rated Speed 1066 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 80 GB SSD SATA 3Gb/s
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM removable
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel GMA 4500MHD
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Camera Yes
Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec CX20561
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1
Wireless Controller Intel WiFi Link 5100
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
MODEM
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 2
Battery Life Up to 6.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Slim
Slots 1 x CardBus (1 free)
1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 2.0
VGA
Modem
LAN
4-pin FireWire
Headphone output
Microphone input
DisplayPort
Dock
Memory Card Reader 7 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, SDHC Card, xD-Picture Card Type H)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / XP Professional downgrade
Software Included ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkPad Utilities, Lenovo System Toolbox, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Adobe Reader, Fingerprint Software, ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, ThinkVantage System Update, Roxio My DVD, Windows Live Toolbar, McAfee VirusScan Plus with SiteAdvisor (30days of virus definitions), Corel WinDVD, Roxio Creator Business Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243)
Dockable Yes
Integrated Options ThinkLight
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage
Compliant Standards MPR II, BSMI, GOST, cUL, MPR III, NOM, SASO, VCCI-II, UL 60950, CB, FCC Part 15 B, CER, CCC, MIC, RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year

Similar Laptops

Other Lenovo Laptops

Other projects: