Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, DVD-/+ R/W, Vista Business)

Manufacturer: Lenovo Part number: 76591LU

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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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Intro: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad T61 is a 5.3-pound, mainstream notebook computer.Compared to other general-purpose notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,100.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Noteworthy Features: Has a plug-in module media bay, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the average cost of a product with this favorable a media bay is $1,465.Also, this notebook comes with Microsoft Windows Vista business 64-bit Edition and Microsoft Windows Vista OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with a comparable set of OS is $1,420.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 considerably less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook has only a 80GB hard drive, which is considerably smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Toshiba Satellite M305-S4826, a 5.3-pound notebook at around $1, 050, has a 250GB hard drive.The Lenovo ThinkPad T61 comes with entry-level word processing software ? if you often create complex documents you will likely need to upgrade to a full-fledged office suite.This notebook's Intel GMA X3100 graphics chip uses system RAM, which sometimes results in slower performance.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Bring along your favorite movies and watch them on your notebook with the included DVD player.This computer also has a CD writer, allowing you to compile your own mp3 CDs or video CDs.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.

Value: In general, this notebook has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of mainstream products with a similar screen size is considerably more -- in fact around $1,279.Generally, not targeted at the gaming crowd, this computer will likely fulfill more modest notebook needs.

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 Web more conveniently from any room.(2) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital video camcorders and other equipment to rapidly upload data to the notebook hard drive.

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Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 76591LU
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.

General
Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
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.)
Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 / 1.8 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 2 MB
RAM
Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB
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
Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
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
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
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 ExpressCard/54, 2 Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II
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
Power
Power device form factor External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
Technology 4-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
Environmental Standards
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
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