Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, Vista Business)

Manufacturer: Lenovo Part number: 76591NU

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Description:: ThinkPad T Series is the perfect balance of performance and portability. Designed for highly mobile users, these notebooks deliver outstanding functionality and long battery life in an easily portable, thin and light design. New ThinkPad T61 models are the most secure, strongest, coolest and quietest T Series notebooks ever, and come in a new, highly mobile 14.1" widescreen form ... Read more

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Product brief

Intro: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad T61 is a 5.3-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,225.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Noteworthy Features: Has a plug-in module media bay, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook comes with Microsoft Windows Vista business and Microsoft Windows Vista OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.The CD-RW/ DVD-ROM combo is housed in a modular plug-in drive bay, which is more upgradeable and gives you more options than an integrated drive.

Weaker Features: Has a CD-RW/ DVD-ROM combo removable disc drive, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook has only a 80GB hard drive, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the ASUSTek Asus M70SA-A1, a -pound notebook at around $1, 270, has a 320GB hard drive.Shared video memory has a negative impact on system performance which may be okay for users with more modest graphics needs.Users with more demanding needs should look to a graphics solution that brings its own muscle.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Bring along your favorite movies and watch them on your laptop with the included DVD player.This notebook also has a CD recorder, allowing you to compile your own mp3 CDs or video CDs.Comes with advanced word processing software; it comes with plenty of features for most writers.Get status reports while on business trips by using this notebook?s built-in Wi-Fi modem to connect to wireless networks in airports and hotels.

Value: In general, this notebook has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital videocameras and other equipment to rapidly upload data to the notebook hard drive.

Vista capable: The Windows Vista Capable logo identifies hardware that delivers the Windows Vista experience at a minimum.

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Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 76591NU
Description: ThinkPad T Series is the perfect balance of performance and portability. Designed for highly mobile users, these notebooks deliver outstanding functionality and long battery life in an easily portable, thin and light design. New ThinkPad T61 models are the most secure, strongest, coolest and quietest T Series notebooks ever, and come in a new, highly mobile 14.1" widescreen form factor. This model features Intel Active Management Technology.

General
Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight, Stereo speakers
Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Width 13.2 in
Depth 10.3 in
Height 1.3 in
Weight 5.3 lbs
Localization English
Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Vista certified system
Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 / 2 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
64-bit processor Yes
Data bus speed 800 MHz
Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology
Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Cache size 4 MB
RAM
Installed Size 1 GB / 3 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
Environmental & energy standards compliance RoHS, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
Storage Controller
Storage controller type Serial ATA
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
Floppy Drive None
Hard Drive 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Storage Removable None
Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Plug-in module
CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed 24x
CD / DVD rewrite speed 24x
Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
Display Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Features Anti-glare
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100
Audio
Audio output type Sound card
Audio codec AD1984HD
Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
Audio Input Microphone

Multimedia Functionality
TV Tuner Type None
Input Device(s)
Input device type UltraNav, TrackPoint
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem - CDC
Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Modem features V.92 upgradable
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC ThinkPad 11a/b/g
Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Slim
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II, 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Docking / port replicator - 240 pin docking, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
Features ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkPad Roll Cage
Compliant Standards CUL, MIC, CE, GOST, CCC, DOC, CB, MPR III, CER, UL 60950, NOM, BSMI, RoHS, ACA, MPR II, SASO, FCC Part 15 B, VCCI-II
Pricing Type Academic
Power
Power device form factor External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
Battery capacity 56.16 Wh
Mfr estimated battery life 5.7 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
Software ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Productivity Center with Away Manager, Diskeeper Home Edition, Norton Internet Security, Adobe Instructor Resource Center, ThinkVantage System Migration Assistant, ThinkVantage System Update, Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, Adobe Reader, Windows Live Search, Microsoft Office OneNote 2007, Adobe Digital School Collection, VitalSource Library School Edition, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, ThinkPad Utilities, Windows Live Toolbar, PC Doctor, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client license
Windows Vista ready The Windows Vista Capable logo identifies hardware that delivers the Windows Vista experience at a minimum.
Environmental Standards
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - Pick-up and return
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 3.9
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3