IBM ThinkPad R Series
- Starting Price: $1,249
- Processor: Mobile Intel Pentium III processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology at up to 1 GHz or a Mobile Intel Celeron processor at up to 900 MHz
- Memory: 64 MB or 128 MB/1 GB PC 133 SDRAM
- Screen: Up to 14.1" XGA TFT display 
- Size: 1.41" thick, starts at 5.5 lbs.
- Storage: Up to 30 GB hard drive; Ultrabay Plus with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or CD-RW.
- Communications: 56K V.92 modem and integrated Ethernet. Some models feature Wi-Fi certified integrated 802.11b wireless technology, including a dual antenna system built into the display.
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 98 or Windows XP Home
- Other: ThinkLight keyboard allows you to work in low-light conditions; optional ThinkPad Port Replicator provides flexible docking and easy cable management.
- Contact Information: (800) 320-8377, www.ibm.com
This article originally appeared in the 11/01/2001 issue of THE Journal.