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Performance and value
R Series models offer affordability and great performance, backed by the legendary ThinkPad design.  Available in a variety of display sizes and form factors, R Series has something to meet most every business or home office need.



Small business and home office models
ThinkPad R series notebooks are equipped specifically for home office buyers. No IT department? No problem. These systems provide easy-to-use and easy-to-manage security, connectivity and other features critical to working in today's networked world.
 
Core technology
ThinkPad R Series notebooks are available with Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology - including the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor - which can deliver greater performance, enhanced manageability, improved energy efficiency and longer battery life.

Other technology features available on ThinkPad R Series notebooks include:



  • Intel Turbo Memory - Boosts performance and speeds boot times.
  • Integrated or discrete graphics - Intel® integrated graphics are ideal for Web browsing and business appplications.  Or for extra horsepower such as 3D applications, try the discrete graphics solutions from NVIDIA.
  • High-resolution widescreen displays - Bright, easy-to-view displays up to 14.1'' WXGA+ (1440x900) and 15.4'' WSXGA+ (1680x1050).


Battery life
R Series notebooks are built for ease-of-use and portability - and their long battery life lets you roam away from the power outlet without fear.
ThinkPad R Series models also offer greater, more individual control over battery life with BatteryStretch, a new feature that allows temporary selections in extreme situations to extend battery life beyond what your regular Power Manager settings might produce. With this easy interface, you can, for example, minimize the display refresh rate or disable certain wireless communications devices to help preserve the power you need to finish your work unplugged.
Wired and wireless connectivity
R Series features multiple ways to connect to different networks whether at the office or on the road:
  • WLAN
  • Wireless USB over Ultra Wideband (R400)
  • Bluetooth
  • Modem

No matter where your business or leisure takes you, you can always be connected. With the help of Access Connections, the network is literally just two button presses away. At the office or at home you can get rid of all kinds of cables and cords and enjoy the benefits of being wireless.
Environmental commitment



Lenovo is committed to protecting the environment and keeping your energy costs low. In addition, we are especially proud that the ThinkPad R400 and R500 earned an EPEAT Silver rating from the Green Electronics Council, which is affiliated with the EPA. To earn a silver rating, the ThinkPad R400 and R500 had to pass a set of 23 required environmental performance criteria and 14 optional criteria including energy conservation, environmentally sensitive materials selection, end of life management, and packaging. The R Series is the first ThinkPad offering with post-consumer recycled plastics. The ThinkPad R Series' Energy Star 4.0 label also attests to its energy efficiency and low emissions.

The Energy Star 4.0 label requires that discrete graphics models in idle state consume less than 22W power, integrated graphics models less than 14W. This lowers operating costs, obviously. However, it also means reduced energy costs and heat emissions, making the ThinkPad R Series notebook a wise choice for the environment and your business.
Service and support
Lenovo is known worldwide for the unique support tools and other services we provide for our systems and the customers who buy them.
  • ThinkVantage™ Productivity Center provides unique self-help tools and is accessible from a dedicated keyboard key.
  • Online e-support gives you 24-hour access to product documentation and driver downloads.
  • ThinkPlus Maintenance and Protection Services offers enhanced coverage for special needs.
Durable design
A new cooling system, larger vents and more efficient fans make R61, R400 and R500 the coolest and quietest R Series models ever.
Durable designOn 14.1" widescreen models, the Top Cover Roll Cage gives extra protection to the display. Combined with the ThinkPad Roll Cage in the notebook body, this innovative new feature enhances the R Series reputation for toughness and durability.
Featuring carbon-fiber reinforced plastic and other advanced materials, the ThinkPad R Series is designed to be lightweight without compromising durability.
Built-in-solutions and security
ThinkPad R61 is the most secure R Series ever. Select models are available with one or more of the following:
Built-in-solutions and security
Need more? Lenovo's exclusive Learn more about ThinkVantage® Technologies maximize security and convenience. They include:
Additional features
R Series notebooks are available with a variety of convenience and multimedia features and software, including:
ThinkPad Privacy Filter Option ThinkPad Privacy Filter Option
Blocks your private on-screen information from those around you, utilizing 3M's® unique microlouver privacy technology. Designed to fit specifically into the R400 and R500 bezel.
Integrated camera Integrated camera
SXGA resolution camera is perfect for video conferencing, VoIP, and even just chatting with your friends online.
Full-size, ergonomic keyboard Full-size, ergonomic keyboard
R Series features the famous ThinkPad keyboard, renowned for its full array of keys and excellent feel.
Accessories Accessories
Lenovo offers a full line of accessories, including docks, port replicators, wireless mice and extra batteries.
ThinkLight? ThinkLight®
A tiny LED in the top edge of the display ights the keyboard so you can keep working even in the dark.
ThinkLight? Trackpoint®
ThinkPad is famous for the little red TrackPoint in the center of the keyboard.
2007 Microsoft? Office 2007 Microsoft® Office
Add a 2007 Microsoft Office suite to your system purchase. It's the most significant update to the Office interface in more than a decade.
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