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

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