Lenovo ThinkPad T40 2373 - Pentium M 1.5 GHz - RAM 256 MB - HDD 40 GB - CD-RW / DVD - Mobility Radeon 7500 - Win XP Pro - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

Driven by a 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium M processor with Intel's new Centrino technology (Centrino processors offer improved battery life and more power than similarly rated non-Centrino CPUs) and a minimal alloent of 256 MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM memory, the ThinkPad T40 (23737CU) will adequately run most any standard mobile task, but may have trouble in instances of complex multitasking. Fortunately, a quick RAM upgrade -- the unit supports up to 2 full GB -- will solve that potential hitch. The system's graphics controller, an ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 with 32 MB of dedicated video memory, will more than suffice for midlevel 3-D applications but shouldn't be counted upon for high-end 3-D games and design.

Tipping the scales at a scant 4.5 pounds and measuring just 12.2 by 10.0 by 1.0 inches, the ThinkPad T40 (23737CU) is exceptionally easy to transport and operate. IBM has equipped the unit with a midsize 40 GB hard disk for your everyday file and program access, a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive through which you can listen to and burn audio CDs and watch DVD movies, and a 14.1-inch TFT display screen (1400 by 1050 maximum resolution). In its stock configuration, the unit does not support DVD playing or CD burning, though other ThinkPads certainly do.

The ThinkPad T40 (23737CU) is home to many unique and practical perks, including a nifty keyboard-illuminating ThinkLight for low-light situations, an S-Video out port, two high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast interaction with external peripherals, and a full-size keyboard featuring IBM's user-friendly ThinkPad UltraNav multi-pointing system. An IEEE 1394 FireWire connection, typically used for downloading data from digital camcorders, is not part of the package.

Communication options include a low-speed 56K fax/modem, a standard 10/100 Ethernet connector for high-speed network access, and provisions for wireless upgradeability. Battery life is estimated at an impressive 5.4 hours under ideal conditions.

Product Description
The ThinkPad T40 notebooks are a new benchmark of computing performance, battery life and mobility. Work unplugged longer by combining the ThinkPad T40 high-capacity battery with the optional ThinkPad Ultrabay Slim Li polymer battery for all-day computing (up to 9.5 hours).The unique Embedded Security Subsystem, a ThinkVantage Technology, is available on select models. This hardware and software solution can help safeguard data with encryption to virtually lock private information. Rapid Restore PC, another ThinkVantage Technology, is preloaded - giving you the power of a one-button recover and restore solution to save time and frustration. The ThinkPad T40 notebooks include the UltraConnect Antenna built into the cover. This can improve signal reception whether you choose models with integrated 11a/b Wi-Fi wireless, Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b or when used with compatible options on wireless-upgradeable models.Choose ThinkPad T40 notebooks - the perfect balance of performance and portability.