IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15"
Resolution
1400 x 1050 (SXGA+)
CPU
Intel Pentium M 740 / 1.73 GHz
GPU
PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon X300
RAM
512 MB (1 x 512 MB)
Storage
40 GB HDD / 4200 rpm

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.2 cm x 26.9 cm x 4 cm
Weight 3 kg
Colour Black
DISPLAY IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
Screen Size (Type) 15"
Screen Resolution 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+)
Widescreen No
Image Aspect Ratio 4:3
PROCESSOR IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
CPU Intel Pentium M 740 / 1.73 GHz
Cache L2 - 2 MB
Front Side Bus 533 MHz
Chipset Mobile Intel 915PM Express
Platform Technology Intel Centrino
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability
MEMORY IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
RAM 512 MB (1 x 512 MB)
Max RAM Supported 2 GB
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM
Speed 533 MHz / PC2-4200
Rated Speed 533 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 40 GB HDD / 4200 rpm
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable
AUDIO & VIDEO IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
Graphics Processor (GPU) PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon X300
Video Memory 64 MB DDR2 SDRAM
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec AD1981B
Compliant Standards DirectSound, AC '97
COMMUNICATIONS IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g
Wireless Controller Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Remote Management Protocol DMI 2.0, CIM
MODEM
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
BATTERY IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 2
Battery Life Up to 3.6 hours
AC ADAPTER IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 72 Watt
INPUT IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, TrackPoint, UltraNav
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
Slots 2 x memory (1 free)
1 x CardBus (1 free)
1 x PCI Express x1 (1 free)
1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x docking / port replicator
1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-in/microphone - mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x infrared IrDA
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) 4 PIN FireWire
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
SOFTWARE IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Software Included Adobe Acrobat Reader, PC Doctor, ThinkVantage Access Connections, Access IBM, Norton Antivirus 2004 (3 months subscription), ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
MISCELLANEOUS IBM ThinkPad R52 (1848)
Integrated Options ThinkLight
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years

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