The Lenovo Thinkpad R500, desktop replacement laptop, under review has the following configuration:
- Processor: 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (1066MHz FSB, 3MB Cache)
- Graphics: Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
- Screen: 15.4" WXGA, Anti-Glare (1280 x 800)
- Memory: 2GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
- Storage: 160GB SATA HDD (5400rpm)
- Optical Drive: DVD Recordable 8x Max Ultrabay Enhanced
- Wireless and Communications: ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III
- Battery: 6-cell Li-Ion
- Dimensions: 14.1" x 10.2" x 1.4"
- Weight: 6.6lbs with battery
- Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
- Warranty: 1-year
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Despite its problems, the Lenovo Thinkpad R500 is an easy recommendation for anyone desiring a laptop for basic tasks. It delivers more than enough performance for these programs and runs Vista without any problems. The overall build quality would make the R500 safe for travel, yet its weight and size hinders its portability. Still, its cooling system is best I have ever seen. As long as gaming is not high on your priorities, the Thinkpad R500 should be on your short-list for laptops under $1,000.
Pros:
- Great cooling system
- Nice screen
- Overall build quality
- Good value
Cons:
- Too heavy and big
- Keyboard flex is disappointing coming from a Thinkpad
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