IBM ThinkPad R51 notebooks

Mainstream performance and features 

IBM ThinkPad R51 notebooks 

Highlights 

� Count on excellent wireless 

performance and extended 

battery life with Intel ® 

Centrino Mobile Technology 

(select models). 

� Go anywhere. At 33mm (1.3") 

thin 1 with a travel weight 2 of 

2.6kg 2 (5.6 lb) 

� Crystal clear images and 3D 

graphics with ATI Mobility 

RADEON 7500 32MB DDR 4X AGP 

graphics or ATI Mobility RADEON 

9000 32MB DDR 4X graphics 

(select models). 

� Guard data against drop damage. 

The IBM Active Protection System 

provides the hard disk drive up to 

4 times greater impact protection 

than in notebooks without it. 

� Hit the blue button. IBM Rescue 

and Recovery software helps 

users recover system images by 

themselves. 

� IBM 802.11a/b/g 3 tri-mode 

technology provides flexibility 

so you can connect in all Wi-Fi 

environments to help increase 

mobility and productivity. 

IBM recommends Microsoft ® 

Windows ® XP Professional 

for Business. 

For everyone in the office 

Introduce your organization to the 

affordable IBM ThinkPad ® R51 

notebook with Intel Centrino Mobile 

Technology (select models) and easy- 

to-use system recovery software. 

Certain models also include great 

wireless options. Others feature 

advanced graphics capabilities. 

The latest breakthrough 

Like airbag technology, the new IBM 

Active Protection System features 

built-in motion sensors. When a fall is 

detected, this innovation helps guard 

the hard disk drive. That makes it less 

likely data on your hard disk drive will be 

lost because of some bumps or drops. 

Business advantage. It's in here. 

To help decrease expenses, look 

inside for IBM ThinkVantage 

Technologies and ThinkVantage 

Design elements. You’ll see how 

to work more confidently and 

efficiently—and gain more time to 

focus on strategic goals. 

For important warranty information, 

see page 4. 

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Get the edge: IBM ThinkVantage Technologies and Designs 

• Support your mobile workforce 

with select wireless ThinkPad 

R51 notebooks and IBM Access 

Connections software. It’s the 

easiest way to switch between 

wired and wireless networks. 

• Deploy the most secure wireless 

notebooks in the industry with the 

IBM Embedded Security 

Subsystem 2.0. It offers built-in 

hardware and downloadable 

software-based protection. No 

other manufacturer offers stronger 

security as a standard feature. 

• Improve signal reception with the 

IBM UltraConnect Antenna. To 

maximize range, this antenna is built 

into the display of ThinkPad R51 

notebooks. Plus, it supports multiple 

frequencies to optimize coverage 4 . 

• Point and click two ways with the 

IBM ThinkPad UltraNav multi- 

pointing system. It features 

touchpad technology and the 

TrackPoint ® pointing device. 

Wireless security made easy. 

• Put online 5 and on-system information 

at your employees’ fingertips with 

Access IBM. With the push of 

a button, staff and colleagues 

can gain answers to common IT 

questions by themselves. 

• Give your help desk a break. Meet IBM 

Rescue and Recovery software. 

It’s preloaded on ThinkPad R51 

notebooks. With this enhanced, 

one-button solution, staff can 

restore system images themselves 

in the event of a software crash— 

often without a call to the help desk. 

• Brace for impact. Like a bumper, the 

IBM Hard Disk Drive Shock 

Absorber helps protect 

the hard disk drive against 

damage from some 

drops and falls. This 

technology provides 

up to 30% more 

protection than the 

system case alone. 6 

Control wireless access and strengthen network security with select 

ThinkPad R51 notebooks that support Cisco Compatible Extensions. 

You’ll get a PC that’s tested to run at the highest levels of performance in 

a secure, Cisco wireless environment. That includes wireless network 

password protection and dynamic encryption capabilities available 

only to users connected to Cisco Aironet wireless networks. 

The IBM ThinkPad R51 notebook has been tested in accordance with test criteria set 

by Cisco and is compatible with Cisco Aironet access points running software versions 

12.01, 12.02, 12.03, 12.2(8)JA or 12.2(11)JA. 

IBM recommends Microsoft ® 

Windows ® XP Professional 

for Business. 

Service in São Tomé? Sure. 

Rely on award-winning IBM 

Service and Support. Choose an 

IBM ThinkPad R51 notebook. 

With just a few clicks, workers 

can enjoy a wealth of on-system 

and online resources. Plus, 

they’ll have support in more than 

160 countries 7 worldwide, from 

São Tomé to Sri Lanka. 

IBM ThinkPad R51 

notebook with optional IBM 

ThinkPad Port Replicator II.

IBM ThinkPad R51 notebook specifications 

Processor 8 (Processor speed, 

Level 2 cache, FSB) 

For important warranty information, see page 4. 

IBM ThinkPad R51 software 

Supported operating systems 17 Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 

Included software 18 (preloaded) • Access IBM 

• Access Connections 

• Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader 

• IBM RecordNOW and IBM DLA 

powered by Sonic products 

(DVD-RW or CD-RW/DVD 

models only) 

• IBM Rescue and Recovery 

(downloadable) • IBM Client Security Software 

• IBM Director Agent 

• InterVideo WinDVD (CD-RW/DVD, 

DVD-RW or DVD models only) 

• InterVideo WinDVD Creator 

(DVD-RW model only) 

• Norton AntiVirus 2004 

with 90 days of virus definitions 

• PC-Doctor 

• ThinkPad Utilities 

• Update Connector 19 

• Software Delivery Assistant 

(license–CD not included) • Lotus ® SmartSuite ® • Lotus Notes ® Stand-alone Client 

Certified operating systems For a listing of completed Linux certifications, visit 

http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-48NT8D.html 

September 2004 

Machine types 1829, 1830, 1831, 1836 Machine types 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889 

Intel ® Centrino Mobile Technology (select models) 

• Intel Pentium ® M Processor 755 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2, 400MHz), 

Intel Pentium M Processor 745 (1.8GHz, 2MB L2, 400MHz), 

Intel Pentium M Processor 735 (1.7GHz, 2MB L2, 400MHz) or 

Intel Pentium M Processor 725 (1.6GHz, 2MB L2, 400MHz) 

• Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection 802.11b/g 3 or 

Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection 802.11b 

Preloaded operating system 9 Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Professional or 

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 

Display/Resolution 14.1" TFT XGA/1024x768, 15" TFT XGA/1024x768 or 15" SXGA+ 

with IPS (1400 x 1050) 

Intel Centrino Mobile Technology (select models) 

• Intel Pentium M Processor 755 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2, 400MHz), 

Intel Pentium M Processor 745 (1.8GHz, 2MB L2, 400MHz), 

Intel Pentium M Processor 735 (1.7GHz, 2MB L2, 400MHz) or 

Intel Pentium M Processor 725 (1.6GHz, 2MB L2, 400MHz) 

• Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection 802.11b/g or 


Intel Celeron ® M Processor 360 (1.4GHz, 1MB L2, 400MHz), 

Intel Celeron M Processor 350 (1.3GHz, 1MB L2, 400MHz), 

Intel Celeron M Processor 340 (1.5GHz, 512KB L2, 400MHz) or 

Intel Celeron M Processor 330 (1.4GHz, 512KB L2, 400MHz) 

Microsoft Windows XP Professional or 

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 

14.1" TFT XGA/1024x768 or 15" TFT XGA/1024x768 

Hard disk drive 10 20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB,80GB or 40GB High Speed 20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB, 80GB or 40GB High Speed 

Memory (std 11 /max 12 ) 256 or 512MB/2GB PC2700 DDR SDRAM 128, 256 or 512MB/2GB PC2700 DDR SDRAM 

Optical drive 13 DVD-RW, CD-RW/DVD Combo, 8X Max DVD or 24X Max CD DVD-RW, CD-RW/DVD Combo, 8X Max DVD or 24X Max CD 

Video graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON 7500 32MB DDR 4X AGP or ATI 

MOBILITY RADEON 9000 32MB DDR 4X AGP 

Integrated communications Modem, 10/100 or Gigabit Ethernet 

IBM 11a/b/g II (select models) 


(select models) 

Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection 802.11b/g 


Bluetooth 14 (select models) 

Wireless upgradeable with IBM Options 

Li-Ion battery life 15 up to 4.7 hrs up to 4.5 hrs 

With optional extended life battery up to 6.9 hrs up to 6.6 hrs 

Intel Extreme Graphics 2 

Modem, 10/100 or Gigabit Ethernet 

IBM 11a/b/g II (select models) 



Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection 802.11b/g 


Wireless upgradeable with IBM Options 

Ports Infrared, 2 USB 2.0; parallel; S-video out; dock/port replicator; external display; AC adapter; RJ-11, RJ-45; 

audio: headphone, external microphone, 1394 (select models) 

Slots 1 Type II PC Card or 1 Type III PC Card 1 Type II PC Card or 1 Type III PC Card 

IBM Embedded Security 

Subsystem 2.0 

yes yes 

Keyboard Ergonomic keyboard with palm rest, IBM ThinkPad ® UltraNav multipointing system including TrackPoint ® pointing device 

with “Press-to-Select”, Internet Scroll Bar 5 , intuitive volume and Access IBM button 

Dimensions 1 14": 314 x 260 x 33mm (12.4 x 10.2 x 1.3") or 

15": 332 x 268.4 x 37mm (13.1 x 10.6 x 1.5") 

Travel weight 2 14: starting at 2.6kg (5.6lbs) 

15: starting at 2.8kg (6.2lbs) 

Port replicator/dock support yes/yes yes/yes 

14": 314 x 260 x 33mm (12.4 x 10.2 x 1.3") or 

15": 332 x 268.4 x 37mm (13.1 x 10.6 x 1.5") 

14": starting at 2.6kg (5.6lbs) 

15": starting at 2.8kg (6.2lbs) 

Limited warranty 16 3 years or 1 year/1 year battery 3 years or 1 year/1 year battery 

Enhance performance. 

IBM ThinkPad Port Replicator II 

74P6733 

Quickly connect ThinkPad notebooks 

to key peripherals with one easy step. 

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IBM ThinkPad R51 notebooks

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