Phase 3 Hardware Prizes

CPU Support:

• Intel Core 2 Duo/Dual Core Extreme/Quad Core Extreme

Memory:

• PC3-8500 1066MHz

Supported OS:

• Windows Vista Business 32
• Windows Vista Business 64
• Windows XP Professional
• Windows XP 64
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2

Graphics:

• Discrete OpenGL Graphics
• NVIDIA Quadro FX3700M
• NVIDIA Quadro FX 2700M

HDD Support:

• 5400rpm and 7200rpm SATA and SSD

Optical Drives:

• CD-RW/DVD-ROM
• Multiburner
• Blu-ray

Display:

• WUXGA (400nit) - 1920x1200 17.0"
• WXGA+ 1440x900 17.0"

Battery Life:

• 9-cell battery models starting at 2.1hr

Available Integrated Communications:

• Gigabit Ethernet
• Ultra WideBand (UWB) - US & Japan Only
• Bluetooth 2.0
• WiMAX

Ports and Slots:

• IEEE 1394
• VGA
• DisplayPort
• Dual Link DVI
• Microphone/Line in
• Headphone/line-out
• Multimedia Card Reader (7-in-1)
• 34mm ExpressCard
• 54mm ExpressCard (Optional)
• SmartCard Reader (Optional)
• Compact Flash Reader (Optional)

ISV Certs:

• Autodesk - AutoCAD, Softimage and Maya
• Dassault Systemes - CATIA, SolidWorks
• PTC - Pro/Engineer, UGS NX)

Features:

Legendary ThinkPad Design, Extreme Mobile Performance

• Best-in-Class Spill-Resistant Full-sized Keyboard

• Dual LEDs Illuminates Your ThinkPad in Dark Environments

• Magnesium Alloy Roll-Cage Protects Key Components from Damage

• Unmatched Wireless Reception

• ThinkVantage Technologies Simplifies and Accelerates Your Work

Superior Graphics Experience

• NVIDIA Quadro FX MXM based graphics

• Brilliant 17" WUXGA display and 400nit high-brightness

• Integrated Pantone color calibrator

Live on the Cutting-Edge

• Support for top end Intel CPUs including mobile dual-core and quad-core Core 2 Extreme CPUs

• Integrated 128x80mm Wacomn digitizer and pen with over 500 levels of sensitivity

• Dual Link DVI-D and DisplayPort digital monitor connectivity