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The ThinkPad W700ds features a retractable 10.6” screen that expands the display area by 39 percent. Dual-screen functionality enables users to work in multiple applications simultaneously without switching views, for enhanced productivity.
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ThinkPad 15.4'' widescreen W500 Series notebooks

The ThinkPad W500 features an Intel® Core™ 2 processor, OpenGL graphics, NVIDIA Quadro® FX with ample VRAM, 15” WUXGA display, and more—for the uncompromised performance you demand in a mobile workstation.

ThinkPad W700 Series notebooks

Our most powerful ThinkPad ever, the ThinkPad W700 offers exceptional performance and cutting-edge technology in the ultimate 17" mobile workstation.

ThinkPad W700ds

Offers all the performance and technology features that make the W700 the ultimate mobile workstation, plus a second, retractable 10.6” screen that expands the display area by 39 percent for enhanced, dual-screen productivity


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The ultimate mobile workstation  
       
 

Our ThinkPad W Series includes the new ThinkPad W500 as well as the new ThinkPad W700. Both offer lightning-fast Intel® Core™2 Duo technology, advanced NVIDIA® Quadro® FX MXM based graphics, cutting-edge technology features, and the durability and rock-solid reliability you expect from Lenovo—making the W Series the ultimate mobile workstation.

Ultimate performance
performance

  • Powerful Intel® Core™2 processors with Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) offer superior performance along with enhanced management and security.
  • Built for Windows Vista® to enable a premium user experience.
  • Hard drives up to 320GB 5400rpm and up to 200GB 7200rpm with Full Disk Encryption (FDE) offer maximum security and storage.
  • Solid State Drives (SSD) offer improved performance, reliability, and battery life.
  • High-performing DDR3 memory lowers power consumption.
  • Intel® Turbo Memory helps speed boot time, loads applications faster, and saves power

Ultimate graphics experience

graphics
  • ThinkPad W700 mobile workstations feature the NVIDIA® Quadro FX® MXM based graphics solution for unsurpassed mobile graphics processing and performance.
  • OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) with up to 1GB of dedicated video memory enables graphic-intensive applications.
  • High-resolution, premium WSXGA+ or WUXGA panels provide for an improved viewing experience. The W500 features a 15.4” display, and the W700 features a 17” display.
  • Next-generation DisplayPort technology provides clearer, crisper images and a larger viewing area.
  • ThinkPad W700 mobile workstations offer X-Rite® PANTONE® color calibration for greater image accuracy, more precise color matching, and a consistently true display.

Palm-rest digitizer and pen Palm-rest digitizer and pen
ThinkPad W700 mobile workstations offer a 120mm x 80mm Wacom® palm-rest digitizer and pen, ideal for digital content creation and CAD/CAM applications. The digitizer can be configured to map to the entire screen or a user-defined area, and is compatible with a wide range of applications, from Windows® Paint to Adobe® Photoshop®.
Dual-screen functionality
The ThinkPad W700ds features a second, retractable 10.6” screen that expands the display area by 39 percent. Dual-screen functionality enables users to work in multiple applications simultaneously without switching views or compromising their workspace. Enhance your productivity and enjoy a more desktop-like computing experience with the dual-screen W700ds mobile workstation.
Dual-screen functionality
ISV certification

ISV certifications
Industry professionals require proven performance and stability with today's demanding applications. An extensive independent software vendor testing and certification process verifies that your ThinkPad W Series mobile workstation can run some of the most demanding, graphics-intensive workstation applications.

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Built-in-solutions and security

The Lenovo Advantage includes great warranty protection and superior support and services.  But there's more, such as our exclusive ThinkVantage® Technologies – tools, software and services that help you deploy, connect, protect and support your Lenovo notebook.  Among them are:
  • Rescue and Recovery™ :  Recover from system crashes quickly, even if the primary operating system will not boot.
Active Protection System™ :  Like an airbag's sensor, Active Protection System can detect sudden changes in motion and temporarily stop the hard drive to help protect it from damage (not applicable to models with Solid State Drives).

solutionsIn addition, numerous security features promise to keep your system secure and your data protected.

W Series models come equipped with an Integrated Fingerprint Reader and 32-byte pre-boot password protection to help guard against external threats.   Together with preloaded ThinkVantage Client Security Solution software, you have an integrated security solution right out of the box.  There is even an option to disable all input and output ports on the BIOS level, as a final layer of protection for your information.

 

Connectivity options

Power and portability mean little if you can’t get—and stay—connected.  So ThinkPad W Series mobile workstations offer a wide range of connectivity options.

  • Wireless LAN
  • Wireless WAN
  • Bluetooth
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Wireless USB (USB over UltraWide Band)
  connectivity options

Built-in-solutions and security
In today’s environment, information security is more critical than ever for small businesses. Select models are available with one or more of the following security features:


Learn more about high-speed EvDO Wireless Wide Area Network broadband access (WWAN)


Like all ThinkPad models, W Series notebooks come with convenient Access Connections™ software to manage your connectivity options as you move from location to location.

Environmental commitment
Lenovo is committed to protecting our natural environment; our products have long been known for being environmentally friendly. And now we're especially proud that our latest notebooks carry the new Energy Star 4.0 label attesting to their superior efficiency and low emissions.
Energy Star

ThinkPad W Series mobile workstations are environment friendly, featuring improvements in energy efficiency and using environmentally-responsible materials and packaging. Equally reassuring is the fact that it enjoys worldwide, round-the-clock service and support and comes with an industry-leading warranty.

The ThinkPad W500 received an EPEAT Silver Energy Star 4.0 qualification and Climate Savers certifications. This new ThinkPad also consumes 25% less power when compared to previous generation notebooks. In addition, the ThinkPad W500 is one of the first in the industry to have a GREENGUARD Air Quality certification.

What else makes the ThinkPad W Series so “green”?

  • Some of the industry’s first PCs with GREENGUARD Air Quality certification.
  • Increased power efficiency with Battery Stretch feature.
  • Less power consumption with Solid State Storage Drives compared to standard hard drives.
  • Greater use of recycled plastics.

Additional features
W Series mobile workstations are available with a variety of convenience and multimedia features and software, including:
     
     
Full-size ergonomic keyboard   Full-size, ergonomic keyboard
The famous ThinkPad keyboard is renowned for its full array of keys and excellent feel. The ThinkPad W700 adds a 10-key numeric keypad with additional data entry options.
     
     
features_trackpoint_70x70   Trackpoint®
ThinkPad is famous for the little red TrackPoint in the center of the keyboard.
     
     
features_trackpoint_70x70   ThinkLight®
A tiny LED in the top edge of the display lights the keyboard so you can keep working even in the dark.
     
     
features_integratedcam_70x70   Integrated camera
SXGA resolution camera is perfect for video conferencing, VoIP, and even just chatting with your friends online.
     
     
features_cd-dvd_70x70   Blu-ray optical drive
The next revolution in optical storage solutions is available using Blu-ray media – up to 25GB / 50GB (single/dual layer). This storage solution also supports HDCP for reliable Hi-Definition video and Blu-ray Disc (BD) high definition movie playback.
     
     
features_accessories_70x70   Accessories
Lenovo offers a full line of accessories, including docks, port replicators, wireless mice and extra batteries.

Genuine Windows® software is published by Microsoft and licensed and supported by Microsoft or an authorized licensor. Genuine software helps protect you from the risks of counterfeit software, provides you with special benefits and the experience and support you expect. Learn more by visiting www.microsoft.com/genuine
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