Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, Vista Business)

Intro: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad T61 is a 5.3-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other consumer level notebooks on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,500.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.Features NVIDIA quadro NVS 140M graphics with 128MB of video memory.

Noteworthy Features: Has a plug-in module media bay, which is more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook has 1440 x 900 native screen resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced notebooks.Has a modular media bay -- meaning its DVD? RW(? R DL) / DVD-RAM drive is removable, allowing you easily to swap it out for alternative or upgraded units.

Weaker Features: Has only 1 GB RAM, which is less than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the HP Compaq 6535b, a 5.3-pound notebook at around $1, 420, has 3 GB RAM.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Preserve favorite home movies for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD writer.Includes office-grade word processing software -- capable of producing all the complex documents you may need to publish.With 128MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do OK with some games and multimedia applications, but will fall short of satisfying the serious gaming enthusiast.Develop your digital darkroom technique using the photo editing software bundled with this laptop.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.

Value: Despite its relatively expensive price, 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) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Part number: 76631TU

• General

• Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Premium Ready
• System Type Notebook
• Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna, ThinkLight, Stereo speakers
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , SmartCard reader, Fingerprint reader
• Width 13.2 in
• Depth 9.3 in
• Height 1.3 in
• Weight 5.3 lbs
• Localization English
• Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
• Screen type Wide-screen
• Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, Bluetooth

• 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, Intel Dynamic Acceleration, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology
• Chipset type Mobile Intel PM965 Express

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 4 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 1 GB / 3 GB (max)
• Technology DDR II 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
• Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
• Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
• Sound Emission 36 dB

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Standard

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Plug-in module
• CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 2x (DVD-R DL) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW) / 3x (DVD-RAM)

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Display

• Display Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Features Anti-glare

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M PCI Express x16
• Video Memory 128 MB

• 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, Keyboard

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem - CDC
• Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
• Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
• Modem features V.92 upgradable

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter - PCI Express
• 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, Bluetooth 2.0, 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 Hard drive password, Power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, Administrator password, 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
• 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 37.44 Wh
• Mfr estimated battery life 3.8 hour(s)

• 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

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Windows Vista Business
• 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 Access Connections, ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Productivity Center with Away Manager, Diskeeper Home Edition, Adobe Instructor Resource Center, ThinkVantage System Migration Assistant, ThinkVantage System Update, Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, Adobe Reader, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription), Windows Live Search, Microsoft Office OneNote 2007, Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0, Fingerprint Software, VitalSource Library College Edition, Google Picasa, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, ThinkPad Utilities, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, Windows Live Toolbar, PC Doctor, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client license

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• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3

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