The M500 Projector includes the following features:

• Bright (1,700 lumens in normal mode and 1,400 in economy mode)
• Contrast ratio: Up to 2000:1 (full on/full off)
• Micro-portable, 2.5 lb (1.1 kg) and 2.1-in (53-mm) thin
• Compact size: (H x W x D) 53 x 195 x 162 mm (2.1 x 7.7 x 6.4 in)
• XGA (1024 x 768) native resolution
• Resolution compatibility: SVGA, XGA, SXGA, VGA
• Three Year Warranty
• HDTV compatibility
• Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology by Texas Instruments
• Off-to-go: Power off and unplug in only 10 seconds
• Vertical keystone correction, +/- 15 degrees
• Long lamp life(1) (5000 hours in economy mode and 4000 hours in normal)
• Quiet operation (36 dB and only 32 dB in eco mode)
• Aspect ratio: 4:3 and 16:9
• Brightness uniformity: 80%
• Audio: 0.5-watt mono speaker
• Remote control: Integrated laser pointer, mouse control, and Page Up/Down functions
• Video connection: DVI-I connector, S-video,composite video (via a 3.5 mm mini-jack connector)
• Video compatibility: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDTV (480i), EDTV (480p), HDTV (720p, 1080i)
• Security lock slot: Locks projector to a secure surface with optional locking cable to reduce chance of theft (cable lock sold separately)
• Passcode security: Creates a passcode to prevent unauthorized usage
• Projection method: Front, rear
• Elevator and leveling feet, tethered lens cover
• Carrying case, remote with laser pointer, and cables required to connect your PC, DVD, HDTV tuner, VHS, or digital camera (VGA, s-video, composite, and audio cables included), Quick Start Guide, and CD-ROM User's Guide
• Business black

3 year Limited – Customer Carry-In exchange or Rapid Replacement Service Mail-In (Projector)
3 months Limited – Customer Carry-In exchange or Rapid Replacement Service Mail-In (Lamp)

• Announce date: 28 Feb 2006 (Worldwide)
• Planned availability date: 17 Mar 2006 (Worldwide)

The M500 Projector is supported on ThinkPad and ThinkCentre systems and other PCs capable of conforming to VESA standard modes.

Note: Some configurations may not be compatible.

• M500 Projector
• Power Cord (Unique to Country)
• Standard
  • Computer cable, DVI-DB15pin
  • Audio cable
  • Video Cable
  • S-Video Cable
  • AC Power Cable
  • Remote Control with batteries
  • Quick Setup Guide
  • User's Manual in multi-language as OSD (CD only)
  • Compac Disc (inf.file, cover artwork as DLP generic)
  • Carrying Case
  • Lens Cap
• Optional
  • Mac Adapter
  • Video Cable: RCA x 1 to RCA x 1 (yellow)
  • DVI-YPbPr Cable
  • Computer cable, DVI-DVI
  • Replacement Lamp Unit