The Micro Center WinBook X500 is notebook that is powered by the Intel® Pentium M line of processor that provides users with up t0 400 MHz speed. The notebook runs the Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional to provide users with optimal computing platform for everyday business utilities. The 512 MB DDR-RAM memory powers the notebook to handle everyday task of pulling together presentations, document processing, office application and more. All this is viewed on its 12.1 inch WXGA TFT display that supports Active Matrix technology with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution support that is powered by an Intel 855GME graphics card. The WinBook X500 also also comes with a 80 GB hard disk drive for users to store important documents and files. Users can also burn documents and files onto DVDs or CDs via it Nero Express utility that comes bundled with the notebook, via its CDRW / DVD combo optical drive that provides users with up to 24x (CD-ROM)/8x DVD-ROM read speeds and 24x CD-R/CD-RW / 8x DVD+R/4x DVD-RW/DVD-R/2x DVD-RW write speeds. Additional memory storage ca be expanded via the 4-in-1 memory card reader that supports MMC, SD, MS and MS-Pro memory cards. Business professionals can also utilize the notebook to check their everyday emails via the WinBook X500’s IEEE 802.11 g wireless LAN support. It also supports 10/100 Ethernet WLAN to connect the notebook to a network.
Specifications
Processors, Operating system and memory
The Micro Center WinBook X500 is powered by the Intel® Pentium® M line of processors with 400 MHz (100MHz Quad-pumped) Front Side Bus speed. The notebook runs Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system. It is supported by up to 512 MB (one 512 MB module) on a dual slot memory (that is expandable to 1GB) DDR-RAM 266/333 (PC2100/PC2700) memory with 2 MB Advanced Transfer On-die Cache.
Video
Video graphics is supported by Intel 855GME as well as four AGP Graphics.
Hard Disk Drive
The Micro Center WinBook X500 has an 80 GB ATA100 Hard Disk Drive that measures 9.5 mm thick and is end user upgradeable.
Display
It sports an Active Matrix TFT LCD display that measures 12.1 inch (WXGA, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution).
Optical Drive Options
The Micro Center WinBook X500 supports optical drive options such as CDRW/DVD Combo (24x CDR, 8x DVD-ROM, 24x CDRW), DVD+-RW Dual Drive with a maximum read speed of 8x for DVD-ROM / 24x for CD-ROM and a maximum write speed of 24x for CD-R, 24x for CD-RW, 8x for DVD+R, 4 x for DVD-RW, 4x for DVD-R and 2x for DVD-RW.
Connectivity
The Micro Center WinBook X500 supports connectivity options such as an internal V.90 56K Fax/Modem, 10/100 Ethernet and IEEE 80211.g Intel Pro Wireless LAN.
Ports
The Micro Center WinBook X500 supports the following input and outputs: two USB 2.0, one Firewire (IEEE 1394a) mini-jack, one S-Video (TV Out), one PCMCIA Type I/II, one RJ-45 LAN, one RJ-11 Modem, one Mic, one VGA, one audio jack and one memory card slot that supports MMC, SD, MS and MS-Pro memory cards.
Battery
The Micro Center WinBook X500 is powered by a 6 cell Lithium Ion battery with 4000 mAH capacity that provides users with up to 2 hours of computing time with power management. The battery required 3.5 hours (with System Off) of charging time (fast charge).
Dimensions
The Micro Center WinBook X500 measures 11.4″ x 9″x 1.2″ and weighs 4.55 lb.
Additional Software
It comes bundled with CyberLink PowerDVD V5 for DVD playback, Nero Express DVD burning utility and Norton Anti-Virus 90-Day Trialware.
Security
The unit also features Kensington Lock Support and BIOS Password Setup and Boot Options.
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